Category Archives: Local News

ALL ZEROES FOR INDIANA
From the US National Weather Service Expect a pleasant day! While a few stray showers are possible late this evening south and west of Pittsburgh, it should otherwise be a nice one.
Jul 24, 2026

PA HOUSE, SENATE REMAIN AT ODDS OVER SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CONVICTIONS
The State House and Senate remain at odds on how sentencing should be handled for those convicted of second-degree murder. The State Supreme Court ruled in March that mandatory life in prison without ...
Jul 24, 2026

CHARGES HELD IN BABY DROPPING CASE
Charges connected with a case where a Kittanning man reportedly dropped his young daughter were held for court during a preliminary hearing yesterday. Court documents show that District Judge Anthony ...
Jul 24, 2026

THREE CRASHES REPORTED ON THURSDAY BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Three vehicle accidents were reported on Thursday by Indiana County 911. The first was reported at 3:07 PM on Warren Road in White Township. State Police were sent out along with Citizen's Ambulance a...
Jul 24, 2026

PITTMAN JOINS OTHERS IN URGING HOUSE TO ACT ON SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CONVICTION CHARGES
At a news conference Thursday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman joined other local lawmakers in urging House Democrats to make a move on Senate bill 1400, which would change how second-deg...
Jul 23, 2026

VERIZON OUTAGE HITS INDIANA COUNTY FOR SECOND TIME IN AS MANY WEEKS
For the second time in as many weeks, Verzion customers in Indiana County are experiencing a service outage. Verizon's outage tracker states that there is a known outage in the area and crews are work...
Jul 23, 2026

KITTANNING MAN ACCUSED OF HITTING A CHILD DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING TODAY
A Kittanning man is due in Indiana County District Court today on charges of assaulting a child. Court documents show 22-year-old Jakob Hankey faces felony counts of aggravated assault-attempts to cau...
Jul 23, 2026

PITTMAN LAUDS PA SUPREME COURT DECISION UPHOLDING PRIVACY, PROPERTY PROTECTIONS
The state supreme court has sided with Punxsutawney Hunting Club and the Pitch Pine Hunting Club concerning warrantless land searches. In a 7-0 unanimous decision, the court ruled that warrantless sea...
Jul 23, 2026

HIGH FRICTION SURFACE TREATMENTS TO TAKE PLACE ON OFF RAMPS ON ROUTES 422, 268
PennDOT has announced that there will be some road work on the Route 422 west off-ramp to Route 268 and on the Route 268 on-ramp to Route 422 East in West Kittanning. Starting August 3rd, crews will b...
Jul 23, 2026

ROSSITER WOMAN HITS DEER, SUV CATCHES FIRE
A Rossiter woman escaped injury after her SUV struck a deer and caught fire Tuesday evening in Bell Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers said the crash occurred around 8:17 p.m. ...
Jul 23, 2026

Election Day!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are a registered voter, do you plan to cast a ballot?
Yes, in person at my precinct.
Yes, by mail.
No, I do not plan to vote.
I'm not sure if I will or will not vote
Voting Ends: Never









