Category Archives: Regional/State News

Sentencing is being ordered in Westmoreland County for a man convicted on drug and weapons charges. Prosecutors say that Trafford resident Vondae Freeman sold illegal drugs to undercover police office...

Leaders with Laurel Highlands Schools are looking into an emotional outburst from a woman who teaches at the district high school. Superintendent Jesse Wallace has confirmed a video that has been circ...

Pennsylvania officials say the state is experiencing its worst avian flu outbreak in decades. More than five-million birds have been affected by avian flu in the Commonwealth, which Secretary of Agric...

A popular heartland rock star is bringing his new tour to PPG Paints Area in Pittsburgh for the first time since 2024. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band and the "Land of Hope and Dreams American...

Another lawsuit is now filed against Westmoreland Hospital and four former staff members over the alleged mistreatment of patients. The latest litigation is centered on incidents involving patient Shi...

Higher-than-expected repair bids for the Punxsutawney Community Center's fitness center roof have left the project's future in limbo. The Punxsutawney Spirit reports, Borough Manager Dr. William Spenc...

Officials at the ATI chemical plant in Vandergrift say that two people were taken for medical evaluation after a workplace incident on Tuesday. According to the report, third-party contractors were co...

A Greensburg police officer convicted on federal crimes is being ordered to repay her pension benefits. Former officer Regina McAtee pleaded guilty in 2024 to charges of conspiracy to distribute and p...

Charges are being filed against a Westmoreland County nurse accused of having sexual relations with a patient. Police say that Dana Coxon was working at Torrance State Hospital in 2014 -- in a unit th...

The University of Pittsburgh is stepping up the venue size for spring commencement this year. The ceremony will be held at Acrisure Stadium on May 3rd. Pitt officials say the change will allow everyon...