Category Archives: Regional/State News

JEANNETTE MAN CHARGED IN HIT-AND-RUN CRASH THAT LEFT E-BIKE RIDER DEAD
A Jeannette man is charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed an e-bike rider in Hempfield last year is now in custody. Investigators say that William Sever was driving his roommate's ...
Renda Media Feb 02, 2026
PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL TO MAKE GROUNDHOG DAY PREDICTION THIS MORNING
Famed weather prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, is set to give his Groundhog Day prediction this morning. The rodent will let the nation know if there will be an early spring or more cold and snow to...
Renda Media Feb 02, 2026

TOWN HALL PLANNED TO SHARE FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED STATEWIDE SCHOOL CELLPHONE BAN
A town hall discussion is planned for later this month on a proposal to ban cell phones in all Pennsylvania public schools. State Representatives Mandy Steele and Jill Cooper are working on House Bill...
Renda Media Feb 02, 2026

MEDICAL WORKERS GATHER IN PITTSBURGH IN HONOR OF ALEX PRETTI
Some medical workers in Western Pennsylvania are calling for an end to the violence that has stemmed from President Trump's immigration crackdown. SEIU Healthcare PA organized a vigil in honor of Alex...
Renda Media Feb 02, 2026

JURY SELECTION SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY IN THOMAS STANKO HOMICIDE TRIAL
Jury selection is scheduled to begin today ahead of the homicide trial for Thomas Stanko. Stanko is the Unity man accused in the death of his former girlfriend, Cassandra Gross. Investigators claim St...
Renda Media Feb 02, 2026

OFFICIALS URGE PEOPLE TO STAY OFF FROZEN RIVERS IN PITTSBURGH
Officials are urging people to stay off the frozen rivers in Pittsburgh. A number of individuals, including groups of children, where spotted on the Ohio River near The Point on Saturday, according to...
Renda Media Feb 02, 2026

COAST GUARD SHUTS DOWN ALLEGHENY RIVER IN PITTSBURGH REGION
The U.S. Coast Guard is closing the Allegheny River in the Pittsburgh region. The Coast Guard says that due to icy conditions, the river is closed to all traffic, including barges, from where the Mon ...
Renda Media Jan 30, 2026

UPDATE: WOMAN DIES AFTER CAR CRASHES INTO MON RIVER
A woman is dead after crashing her car into the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Officials say the vehicle veered off the Parkway East and ended up in the water between the Tenth Street an...
Renda Media Jan 30, 2026

TROY RIVETTI NAMED PERMANENT U.S. ATTORNEY FOR WESTERN DISTRICT OF PA
The interim U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania now has the job for good. Troy Rivetti has served in the role on a fill-in basis since the resignation of the former U.S. Attorney in...
Hometown2 Jan 30, 2026
GROUNDHOG DAY PREPARATIONS CONTINUE
Thousands of revelers are expected to gather at Gobbler's Knob on Monday as Punxsutawney Phil emerges for his 140th annual weather prediction. Following a massive weekend storm that blanketed Jefferso...
Renda Media Jan 30, 2026

Konnor Griffin
Konnor Griffin is a Bucco! Are you going to go watch him play?
You bet! He's going to put them in the playoffs!
Sure will, but he's not going to make them much better.
Maybe a few games, but he's going to struggle.
Nope! The Pirates have been too bad for too long.
Voting Ends: Apr 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM











