Category Archives: Local News
ENERGY PLAN PREDICTS "TREMENDOUS LOAD GROWTH" ON ELECTRICITY GRID
The state Public Utility Commission has approved the next five-year stage of Pennsylvania's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program. Phase Five of the plan will take effect on June 1st next year an...
Jun 22, 2025
HEAT INDEX: HERE'S HOW HOT IT WILL GET
From the US National Weather Service The heat headlines remain as is and take effect on Sunday through Wednesday. Remember to take heat precautions if you must spend time outdoors and don't forget to ...
Jun 21, 2025
INDIANA COUNTY UNDER HEAT ADVISORY STARTING SUNDAY
From the US National Weather Service An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Allegheny county PA and surrounding areas, with a Heat Advisory for most of the remainder of the area, including Indiana C...
Jun 21, 2025
PA DEP ISSUES CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY DAYS FOR WESTERN PA AREA
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Indiana, Jefferson, Armstrong and the southwest corner of Westmoreland County from 11:00 Sunday morning to 8:00 Wednesday night, but that ha...
Jun 21, 2025
STRUCTURE FIRE, LINES DOWN AMONG CALLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS ON FRIDAY
Indiana County's First Responders were busy on Friday as there were some reports of utility lines down across the area. Last night, utility lines were reported down on Richmond Road in East Mahoning T...
Jun 21, 2025
PA PUC OFFERS TIPS TO KEEP COOL
Summer officially started late last night. With the warm weather anticipated, especially over the next few days, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has released some tips to help keep your hou...
Jun 21, 2025
AAA PREDICTS VERY BUSY INDEPNDENCE DAY TRAVEL SEASON
The next major holiday travel period is a week away, but Triple-A is already predicting that roads may be crowded for the 4th of July. The travel agency says that 72.2 million people will travel at le...
Jun 21, 2025
RAIN ON PAUSE AS HEAT SET TO TAKE OVER
From the US National Weather Service An Extreme Heat Watch is currently in effect Sunday into Wednesday across our entire region. Make sure to check up on your family members, friends, and neighbors d...
Jun 20, 2025
STATEWIDE UNEMPLOYMENT HOLDS STEADY IN MAY
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate held steady in the month of May. The state department of Labor and Industry said the rate remained unchanged over the month at 3.9%, which is lower than the nation's u...
Jun 20, 2025
STORM DAMAGE MINIMAL BUT OUTAGES REMAIN
On the final full day of spring, strong rain storms once again hit Indiana County, but the damage was not as severe as last time. There were some reports of trees coming down blocking local roads in L...
Jun 20, 2025
Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
