Category Archives: Local News

The state Public Utility Commission on Thursday approved a "significantly reduced" rate increase for residents using FirstEnergy electricity, including Penelec customers. The five-member commission vo...

After granting a motion last week to continue the murder trial of Ronald Weiss, Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco has scheduled a status conference for December 30th. Weiss is charged with ...

In Indiana County Court tomorrow, 24-year-old Isaiah Moore of Johnstown will be sentenced for his guilty plea to third degree murder in the shooting death of Jaedyn Wright outside the Carriage House a...

Citing the success of the River Valley STEAM Academy, Superintendent Philip Martell has released a letter supporting "expanding school choice and parental involvement in education." Advocating the rig...

The end of the fall semester at IUP is rapidly approaching. The Thanksgiving break begins on Wednesday and the final eight days of classes begin the following Monday, running through Monday, December ...

Despite the cold and rain Friday night, many people turned out for the annual kickoff to the "It's A Wonderful Life Festival" in Downtown Indiana.

As Friday marked the first heavy snow of the season, first responders had to deal with many vehicle accidents. Eleven crashes were reported by Indiana County 911 between 10:22 AM and 7:01 PM. Accident...

Fire crews had to return to the scene of a house fire yesterday as that fire rekindled. The fire was originally reported on Coleman Road in Conemaugh Township, with Saltsburg and Tunnelton fire depart...

State police are continuing to investigate a series of thefts from motor vehicles in Indiana County. On November 17th, troopers from the Indiana Barracks were dispatched for a report of a stolen handg...

State police have announced some details on their upcoming holiday enforcement efforts. Troopers will be out in full force from Wednesday, November 27th to Sunday, December 1st to keep roads safe. Mem...