Category Archives: Local News

IUP ANNOUNCES PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR JULY 4TH
IUP has announced that they will continue to follow past precedent when it comes to parking during the Fourth of July holiday. The university will not restrict access to the KCAC Wayne Avenue, Stadium...
Jul 2, 2026

BOND DENIED FOR MAN SUSPECTED OF PLANTING BOMB UNDER LANDLORD'S MOWER
Bond was denied on Tuesday for a man suspected of planting a bomb in an attempt to kill his landlord in June of 2025. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge Scott Mears said that he felt 55-year-old J...
Jul 2, 2026

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 2, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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 1, 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









