Category Archives: Local News
BUDGET HEARINGS CONTINUE THIS WEEK IN HARRISBURG
At budget hearings this week in the State Capitol, the House will hear from the Attorney General's office, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, a...
Mar 01, 2026
FIORENTINO HIGHLIGHTS VALUE OF STATE SYSTEM EDUCATION
In his new blog, State System of Higher Education Chancellor Christopher Fiorentino writes that the state-owned universities have regained their affordability advantage, leading to an increase in firs...
Mar 01, 2026
SUNDAY PRECIPITATION: WHERE DO WE FALL?
From the US National Weather Service Cold air filtering in from the north overnight will precede a period of light precipitation early Sunday morning. Snow to the north and rain to the south (with a r...
Feb 28, 2026
COLD FRONT BRINGING RAIN OR SNOW TONIGHT, COLDER SUNDAY
From the US National Weather Service Tonight, a cold front will move through the area which will result in rain or snow for most, however, some could see a little sleet or rain/snow mix. By Sunday mor...
Feb 28, 2026
TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK
From the US National Weather Service After a few morning clouds and sprinkles, mostly sunny skies are expected today. Rain and snow will move across the region tonight, with patchy freezing rain also ...
Feb 28, 2026
SUSPECT SENTENCED TO UP TO SIX YEARS FOR VEHICLE THEFTS LAST SEPTEMBER
A North Apollo man charged with two separate incidents of vehicle theft on consecutive days in September of last year was ordered to serve time in state prison. Court officials say 39-year-old Jacob P...
Feb 28, 2026
TWO CRASHES, UNKNOWN FIRE REPORTED ON FRIDAY
After a busy Thursday, Indiana County's first responders had a relatively calm day on Friday, but two vehicle accidents were reported. The first was at 9:20 in the morning when a crash was reported on...
Feb 28, 2026
RISING TEMPERATURES NEXT WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Above normal temperature Saturday will fall below normal Sunday into Monday due to a passing cold front. Temperature is very likely to rise the rest of next week w...
Feb 27, 2026
INDIANA MAN TO SPEND UP TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR GUN THEFT
Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi says a 28-year-old Indiana man will spend up to five years in state prison for stealing and trying to sell a firearm. Brett Derck pleaded guilty in three ...
Feb 27, 2026
LATEST ON SUNDAY-MONDAY SNOW
From the US National Weather Service It's becoming more likely that the majority of the area sees little accumulating snow through Monday night with the best chance confined to northern West Virginia.
Feb 27, 2026
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
