Category Archives: Regional/State News

JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE VICTIM IDENTIFIED
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal structure fire that occurred Monday evening in Henderson Township, Jefferson County. Jefferson County Coroner Brenda Shumaker confirmed the deceased a...
Renda Media Nov 20, 2025

KENNYWOOD ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE FOR 2026 SEASON
Operators of Kennywood are sharing an opening date for the spring and summer season next year. The park will be welcoming guests on April 18th of 2026. Sandcastle and Idlewild & SoakZone will launch t...
Renda Media Nov 20, 2025

INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM TO MERGE WITH WVU HEALTH
Several hospitals in Western Pennsylvania are being acquired by the West Virginia University Health System soon. Independence Health System is set to merge with WVU Health by the fall of next year. In...
Renda Media Nov 20, 2025

WESTMORELAND COUNTY VAPE SHOP RAIDED
The Westmoreland County D.A.'s office is reporting results from the raid yesterday of a Youngwood vape shop. Law enforcement says that more than 100-thousand dollars in illegal drugs were recovered fr...
Renda Media Nov 20, 2025

GAME COMMISSION SEARCHING FOR DEER STUCK IN A PLASTIC JAR
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is searching the South Hills to find a deer that has a plastic jug stuck on its head. Game wardens say the animal is a young doe that seems to have gotten into trouble...
Renda Media Nov 20, 2025

ARMSTRONG COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING CHILD
An Armstrong County man is accused of sexually abusing a child. State police say 60-year-old John Toy assaulted the victim between 2022 and this year. Toy was arrested last month on a list of charges ...
Renda Media Nov 20, 2025

TEEN DIES AFTER COLLAPSING DURING BASKETBALL PRACTICE
A teen has died after collapsing during basketball practice at Imani Christian Academy in Pittsburgh. A school spokesperson says 14-year-old Jaiquawn Jay became unresponsive while taking a break durin...
Renda Media Nov 20, 2025

MAN ACCUSED IN BEATING DEATH OF GIRLFRIEND IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
An investigation is underway after a man allegedly beat his girlfriend to death in Westmoreland County. On Monday, the body of 66-year-old Jacqueline Pryber was found inside a vehicle on Turkey Ridge ...
Renda Media Nov 19, 2025

MORE DETAILS OUT ON DERRY TOWNSHIP SHOOTING
More details are emerging about a deadly Saturday shooting in Derry Township. State Police say they were called to a James Street home for a domestic matter -- the fifth time they had been called to t...
Renda Media Nov 19, 2025

HUNTER DIES FROM FALL IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Officials in Westmoreland County are reporting the death of a man following a hunting accident. Reports say the man fell yesterday in a wooded area of South Huntingdon and suffered injuries that prove...
Renda Media Nov 19, 2025

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











