Category Archives: Local News

THREE THINGS THROUGH SATURDAY
From the US National Weather Service Today's 3 things: 1) Heat risks continue through at least Friday, so continue heat safety practices, including visit weather.gov/heat. 2) Friday has a Marginal Ris...
Jul 02, 2026

HEAT RISK OUTLOOKS, WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service The heat wave continues as the region sees heat indices peak between 100 to 110 during the afternoon hours through Friday. An Extreme Heat Warning for the low land...
Jul 01, 2026

STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUE STATEMENT AHEAD OF 'AMERICA 250' PARADE
State and local law enforcement agencies are reminding the public to plan ahead and stay safe during Friday's America 250 Parade in downtown Indiana. The Pennsylvania State Police, Indiana Borough Pol...
Jul 01, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE ISSUE LETTER ON AMERICA 250 INDIANA PARADE SAFETY
Indiana Borough Police Chief Justin Schawl on Wednesday morning issued a letter on behalf of the joint law enforcement mission of America 250 Indiana parade safety. The parade takes place on Friday, J...
Jul 01, 2026

KROGER ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF GIANT EAGLE
Regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle has reportedly been acquired by the Kroger Company. According to an announcement from Kroger, they have reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Pittsburgh-...
Jul 01, 2026

ICOPD ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARING ON EMERGENCY SHELTER PROJECT PROPOSALS
The Indiana County Office of Planning and Development has announced a public hearing will be held on July 13th to accept Emergency Shelter Project Proposals and Program Comments. The purpose of the he...
Jul 01, 2026

MOST OF INDIANA COUNTY NOW UNDER EXTREME HEAT ADVISORY UNTIL FRIDAY
Most of Indiana County is now under an extreme heat warning for the rest of the week. The upgraded advisory affects all of Indiana county except the higher elevations in the southeast corner of the co...
Jul 01, 2026

STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE ENHANCED ENFORCEMENT FOR JULY 4TH WEEKEND
State police have announced an enhanced enforcement effort for the upcoming holiday weekend. Troopers will be out in full force starting Friday, July 3rd going through Sunday, July 5th as part of thei...
Jul 01, 2026

THREE RESCUED AFTER CAR GETS STUCK ON IDLEWILD'S "WILD MOUSE" RIDE
First responders were sent to Idlewild and Soakzone to rescue people trapped on the Wild Mouse roller coaster. The call went out Tuesday afternoon to the park in Ligonier Township when three riders we...
Jul 01, 2026

TRAFFIC MODIFICATIONS UNDERWAY FOR PHILADELPHIA STREET CORRIDOR
Adjustments are being made to the traffic signals on Philadelphia Street in Indiana as part of the program to make it safer for drivers and pedestrians. The "No Turn on Red" signs at 4th and Philadelp...
Jul 01, 2026










