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HERE'S WHY IT'S SO HOT THIS WEEK
From the US National Weather Service 🔥Why the heat? High pressure ridges cause air to sink. Sinki...
6h ago
PEOPLE ADVISED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS FOR WARM WEATHER DURING HEAT WAVE
Indiana County is now under a heat advisory until Friday night and people are being advised to take ...
8h ago
STATE POLICE TEAM UP WITH PENNDOT FOR "OPERATION YELLOW JACKET"
Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT are teaming up for Operation Yellow Jacket today and tomorrow ...
10h ago
HEAT INDICES EXPECTED TO CLIMB BEYOND 100 DEGREES TOMORROW, THURSDAY
From the US National Weather Service Our first heat wave of the year starts today. Dangerous heat wi...
12h ago
ONE INJURED IN CRASH IN CENTER TOWNSHIP
One person was injured in a car crash in Center Township last night. (Photos courtesy of Homer City ...
12h ago
PART OF PHILADELPHIA STREET TO CLOSE TODAY AS DONNA'S DINER ARRIVES
UPDATE PLACING DONNA'S DINER ON ITS FOUNDATIONReported earlier today ... A portion of Philadelphia S...
13h ago
HEAT ADVISORY TO START TODAY AS HEAT WAVE ARRIVES IN AREA
The National Weather Service's heat advisory for Indiana, Westmoreland, Armstrong and Jefferson Coun...
13h ago
PSP IDENTIFIES INDIVIDUAL WANTED IN HIT-AND-RUN CASE
State police are thanking the public for their help in identifying an individual wanted in a hit-and...
13h ago
TEENAGER SENTENCED FOR CAR BREAK-INS IN INDIANA BOROUGH
A Lucernemines teen was ordered to serve probation for breaking into cars in Indiana Borough. Court ...
13h ago
HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL APPOINTS CHRIS SASALA AS NEW COUNCIL MEMBER
Homer City Borough Council last night voted Chris Sasala as the new member of council. Matt Lewis ha...
22h ago
RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BUDGET, MOVE TO PAY 2025-26 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION LOAN
Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board approved the district budget and the repayment of the 2...
23h ago
INDIANA COUNTY CORONER IDENTIFIES SUSPECT IN OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING
Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman, Jr. has identified the suspect in a police-involved shooting i...
Jun 29, 2026
STATE POLICE SEEKING HELP TO FIND SUSPECT IN HIT-AND-RUN INCIDENT
From Pennsylvania State Police The Pennsylvania State Police are seeking to identify the pictured ma...
Jun 29, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY PUT UNDER HEAT ADVISORY
From the US National Weather Service Our first heat wave of the year is on the way. Dangerous heat w...
Jun 29, 2026
STATE POLICE CONFIRM SUSPECT KILLED, BOROUGH OFFICER INJURED IN SHOOTING SUNDAY NIGHT
State police have confirmed that a suspect was killed and an officer was hurt in a police-involved s...
Jun 29, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE INVESTIGATE ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING ON PHILADELPHIA STREET
As Indiana Borough Police were investigating the officer-involved shooting on North Cherry Lane, pol...
Jun 29, 2026
PENNDOT WARNS OF WIDE LOADS AS DINER MAKES ITS WAY TO DOWNTOWN INDIANA
PennDOT is warning drivers of two wide loads being transported today from Mercer County to Indiana C...
Jun 29, 2026
IBPD CHIEF ISSUES STATEMENT ON OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING
The investigation continues into an officer-involved shooting Sunday night in Indiana Borough. See o...
Jun 29, 2026
HEAT WAVE TO HIT INDIANA COUNTY AHEAD OF INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
A heat wave is expected to start today in Indiana County and run until the 4th of July holiday. Accu...
Jun 29, 2026
TEEN CHARGED IN STRING OF THEFTS FROM CARS TO BE SENTENCED TODAY
A teenager from Lucernemines will go before a judge today for a sentencing hearing connected with ve...
Jun 29, 2026
HOMER CITY BOROUGH TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT
Homer City Borough Council is holding a special meeting tonight to appoint a new member of the counc...
Jun 29, 2026
DEFENDANT: "EVIDENCE DOES NOT SUPPORT VERDICT" IN ROBSON MURDER CASE
One of the defendants found guilty of the December 2023 murder of an elderly New Florence area woman...
Jun 29, 2026
SHOOTING REPORTED IN INDIANA BOROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT
UPDATE AT 10:10 PM: State Police have issued a statement saying the Troop A Major Case team is inves...
Jun 29, 2026
SUNDAY EXCESSIVE RAINFALL OUTLOOK
From the US National Weather Service Slow moving showers and thunderstorms this afternoon will bring...
Jun 28, 2026
GROUP SEEKS TO RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT POWER PLANT APPEAL
An organization called "WHEN Justice" has launched a campaign to raise money in support of...
Jun 28, 2026
BRIDGEWORK TO BEGIN IN INDIANA BOROUGH
Indiana Borough this week will begin work on five bridges, all of them over Marsh Run. The Indiana B...
Jun 28, 2026
TRAFFIC CHANGES ON PHILADELPHIA STREET TO TAKE EFFECT THIS WEEK
Indiana Borough Manager Nicole Sipos told Indiana In the Morning on WCCS last week that "we nee...
Jun 28, 2026
RIVER VALLEY TO ATTEMPT BUDGET PASSAGE ON MONDAY
It's a very limited school board schedule this week across Indiana County. River Valley's school boa...
Jun 28, 2026
FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO MULTIPLE SATURDAY DISPATCHES
It was an active Saturday for the county's first responder, who were dispatched for nine incidents, ...
Jun 28, 2026
ROADWORK THIS WEEK INCLUDES PAVING PROJECTS, CROSS-PIPE INSTALLATION
PennDOT projects of note this week include the pipe replacement on Girty Road near Elderton, schedul...
Jun 28, 2026
IRMC'S SECOND FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY CLASS HOLDS GRADUATION CEREMONY
(Dr. Siriluk Fiorina, Dr. Amanda Kostryk, Dr. Tauseef Akhlaque, Dr. Hythem Bishtawi, Dr. Kelly Meyer...
Jun 28, 2026
PAVING PROJECT ANNOUNCED FOR ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP
PennDOT will begin work next month on a paving project at a railroad crossing in Armstrong Township....
Jun 27, 2026
POLICE RELEASE DETAILS ON BANKS TOWNSHIP CRASH
State police have released more information on a crash last week in Banks Township. Troopers from th...
Jun 27, 2026
PA DEP HONORS INDIANA COUNTY CONSERVATION WITH GOVERNOR'S EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has recognized a project from the Indiana Co...
Jun 27, 2026
CHAMBER TO RE-ESTABLISH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ORGANIZATION
At this week's meeting of the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber President announced th...
Jun 27, 2026
VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY HONORED WITH CEREMONIES AT MEMORIAL PARK
(Photos by Mark Bertig and Josh Widdowson) Indiana County paid tribute to veterans and active servic...
Jun 27, 2026
TRAFFORD RESIDENT CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO DO HOME IMPROVEMENTS BY BLAIRSVILLE POLICE
Blairsville police have accused a Trafford resident accused of not performing home improvement work ...
Jun 26, 2026
PROBABILITY OF EXCEEDING ONE INCH OF RAINFALL THIS WEEKEND
From the US National Weather Service The latest model run shows the axis of heavier rainfall has shi...
Jun 26, 2026
STATE SENATE PASSES HOUSE BILL TO CUT TAXES ON ELECTRIC BILLS, CREATE EDUCATION SALES TAX HOLIDAY
The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill to cut taxes on electric bills and school supplies, streng...
Jun 26, 2026
GRACETON-CORAL SPORTSMEN'S CLUB TO HOST INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION TOMORROW
Independence Day celebrations are coming a week early as the Graceton-Coral Sportsmen's Club will ho...
Jun 26, 2026
GAS PRICES CONTINUE DOWNWARD TREND
Gas prices continue to creep down as the summer driving season continues. Triple A reports that the ...
Jun 26, 2026
SHEETZ IN WHITE TOWNSHIP TO CLOSE NEXT MONTH FOR RENOVATIONS
One Sheetz store in our area is getting ready to shut down for major renovations as another location...
Jun 26, 2026
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY TO HOLD SALUTE TO VETERANS TONIGHT
The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County will present a Salute to Veterans tonight ...
Jun 26, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY UNDER SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
From the US National Weather Service A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued through 1am tonight...
Jun 25, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY UPGRADED FOR SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL LATER TODAY
From the US National Weather Service An "upgrade" to a Slight (2/5) Risk for severe storms...
Jun 25, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE ISSUE ARREST WARRANT FOR SECOND SUSPECT IN IUPATTY'S SHOOTING
Indiana Borough Police have identified the second suspect involved in the shooting last March. Polic...
Jun 25, 2026
TWO HURT IN CRASH ON NEWPORT ROAD
Two people were hurt in a crash this morning in Burrell Township. Blairsville, Blacklick and Aultman...
Jun 25, 2026
COUNTY OFFICIALS WARNING PEOPLE OF PROPERTY SCAM
Officials with the Indiana County Register and Recorder's office are warning people of a property sc...
Jun 25, 2026
TODAY'S SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service Hope you've enjoyed the nice weather the last couple of days, b...
Jun 25, 2026
PENNDOT ALERTS MOTORISTS ABOUT TWO-DAY PROJECT ON GIRTY ROAD NEXT WEEK
PennDOT is alerting motorists about a pipe replacement project near Elderton Borough in Armstrong Co...
Jun 25, 2026
INDIANA BOROUGH PREPARING TO IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL CHANGES ON PHILADELPHIA STREET
Indiana Borough has announced preparations to implement changes to the traffic signals along the Phi...
Jun 25, 2026
SOUTHWEST PA COMMISSION APPROVES 2027-2030 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission has announced the unanimous approval of the 2027-2030 Trans...
Jun 25, 2026
WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE ALL-WAY STOP AT LOCAL INTERSECTION
Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors approved a new ordinance concerning stop signs a...
Jun 24, 2026
COMMISSIONERS ASK PUBLIC TO COMMENT ON SALDO AMENDMENT
Wednesday morning, Indiana County Commissioners Chairman Mike Keith asked people to comment on an am...
Jun 24, 2026
FIRST-EVER RODEO AT THE KCAC ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER
A special event will be coming to the KCAC this September. The complex will play host to the next &q...
Jun 24, 2026
WET START TO THE WEEKEND, FOLLOWED BY POSSIBLE 90S NEXT WEEK
From the US National Weather Service Wednesday though Thursday morning should be dry. The next wet p...
Jun 24, 2026
CREEKSIDE MAN CONVICTED ON SIMPLE ASSAULT, HARASSMENT CHARGES
A Creekside man was found guilty yesterday of two counts connected with an assault in 2025 in Washin...
Jun 24, 2026
DERRY MAN DUE FOR SENTENCING HEARING
A Derry man is due in court today for a sentencing hearing in connection with an incident in White T...
Jun 24, 2026
RIVER VALLEY TABLES BUDGET APPROVAL, CONDEMNS COMMENTS OF FORMER SUPERINTENDENT, ACTIONS OF CURRENT BOARD MEMBER
Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board voted to table the 2026-27 budget. The proposed budget ...
Jun 24, 2026
YMCA OF INDIANA COUNTY: LIFEGUARD REVIVES YOUNG SWIMMER IN DISTRESS AT MACK PARK POOL
The YMCA of Indiana County reported a lifeguard rescue of a swimmer at Mack Park Pool this afternoon...
Jun 23, 2026
STATE POLICE WARN OF PHONE SCAM IN THE AREA
State police have issued a warning regarding a phone call scam that may be circulating in the area. ...
Jun 23, 2026
PAVING OPERATIONS START TODAY IN PLUMVILLE
PennDOT is alerting drivers of paving operations going on in Plumville. Starting today and going to ...
Jun 23, 2026
PA SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADERS ISSUE STATEMENT ON BUDGET PROGRESS
Pennsylvania Senate Republican Leaders have issued a joint statement concerning the ongoing budget n...
Jun 23, 2026
THREE-DAY FORECAST
From the US National Weather Service After the Monday rain and thunderstorms, sunshine returns by th...
Jun 23, 2026
FILM ABOUT ROSSITER HIGHLIGHTS FREE SCREENING EVENT AT PUNXSUTAWNEY THEATER
More than 100 people attended a free screening at the Jackson Theater in the Punxsutawney Area Commu...
Jun 23, 2026
INDIANA POLICE CHIEF ISSUES STATEMENT ON INDIANA PRIDE FESTIVAL
Indiana Borough Police Chief Justin Schawl issued a message concerning the Indiana Pride event last ...
Jun 23, 2026
RIVER VALLEY TO APPROVE 2026-27 BUDGET, ACTING SUPERINTENDENT TONIGHT
The River Valley School Board will consider the 2026-27 budget tonight. The budget comes to $37,240,...
Jun 23, 2026
INDIANA COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES NEW DRONE TRAILBED PLATFORM
Indiana County's Emergency Management Agency has announced the acquisition of a new trailbed platfor...
Jun 23, 2026
INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BUDGET WITH TAX INCREASE
Monday night, the Indiana School Board approved the 2026-27 budget with a tax increase. Josh Widdow...
Jun 23, 2026
CARROLLTOWN WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY IN CONTROLLED BUY OF METHAMPHETAMINE
A Carrolltown woman pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver in In...
Jun 22, 2026
INJURY REPORTED IN VEHICLE CRASH ON ROUTE 119 BYPASS
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash this morning on the Route 119 bypass in White Tow...
Jun 22, 2026
TODAY'S SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service Heads up! Severe thunderstorm potential today mainly between 2 ...
Jun 22, 2026
CAR CRASH, FIRE ALARM, STUCK ELEVATOR AMONG CALLS FOR INDIANA FIREFIGHTERS SUNDAY
Father's day was a busy Sunday for members of the Indiana Fire Association. The first of three calls...
Jun 22, 2026
JURY SELECTION FOR THREE TRIALS TO START TODAY IN INDIANA COUNTY COURT
Jury selection will start today for three trials in Indiana County Court, including one for a Johnst...
Jun 22, 2026
FIRE BURNS UP SHRUBS, BUT HOUSE IS SPARED
Indiana firefighters have had a busy week, capped on Saturday by a summons for a possible structure ...
Jun 21, 2026
INDIANA, MARION CENTER BOARDS SET TO ENACT SCHOOL BUDGETS
The Indiana Area School Board will meet on Monday night, with adoption of a $69.7 million budget on ...
Jun 21, 2026
BUDGET DEADLINE NEARS WITH NO RESOLUTION IMMINENT
With the budget deadline now just nine days away, both the state House and Senate will be in session...
Jun 21, 2026
REPORT: SHAPIRO'S "LIGHTNING PLAN" COULD DOUBLE ELECTRICITY BILLS BY 2035
A new report by The Commonwealth Foundation says several elements of the state's renewable energy po...
Jun 21, 2026
ONLINE PORTAL FOR COMMENTS ON HCG, AI DATA CENTERS OPEN
Those who have concerns about the Homer City Generation project and A.I. data centers will have a pl...
Jun 20, 2026
LINES DOWN, CAR CRASH REPORTED FRIDAY BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Indiana county's first responders dealt with four calls yesterday. The county's 911 reported two cal...
Jun 20, 2026
BURRELL TOWNSHIP PARKS AND REC TO HOST "FUN IN THE PARK" TODAY
Burrell Township's Parks and Recreation department will hold its 4th annual Fun in the Park event at...
Jun 20, 2026
WEEKEND FORECAST FOR JUNE 19-21
From the US National Weather Service Good morning! Today will be mainly dry but an isolated afternoo...
Jun 19, 2026
PA INSURANCE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDING POLICY REVIEWS
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is encouraging state residents to review insurance coverage as...
Jun 19, 2026
FEDERAL, STATE OFFICES CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
Today is Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It specific...
Jun 19, 2026
INDIANA BRANCH OF NAACP TO HOST JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION TODAY
The Indiana branch of the NAACP will celebrate Juneteenth with a special event tonight at Mack Park....
Jun 19, 2026
POLICE ASKING FOR INFO ON HIT-AND-RUN CRASH AT ROSE INN
State police in Indiana are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Rayne Township on Tuesday. Troopers...
Jun 19, 2026
HEAVY-DUTY PICKUP RESPONSIBLE FOR PULLING DOWN POWER LINES IN CANOE TOWNSHIP
State police say a heavy-duty pickup was responsible for pulling lines down in Canoe Township on Tue...
Jun 19, 2026
HOMER-CENTER APPROVES BUDGET, RECEIVES "GREAT PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL" AWARD FROM PSBA
Thursday night, the Homer-Center School Board approved the budget for next year with a minor tax inc...
Jun 19, 2026
DOWNED POWER LINES SPARK BRUSH FIRE IN CLYMER BOROUGH
A call for utility lines down in Clymer Thursday afternoon turned into a brushfire call. Clymer fire...
Jun 18, 2026
WIND FOR THE REST OF YOUR THURSDAY
From the US National Weather Service Here is an update on the winds expected today and where a Wind ...
Jun 18, 2026
STATE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE GOES UNCHANGED FOR FOURTH MONTH IN A ROW
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry released unemployment statistics in the state for ...
Jun 18, 2026
IRMC TO WELCOME RIZIKI CAFE AS NEW COFFEE, REFRESHMENT SUPPLIER
Indiana Regional Medical Center will get a new coffeehouse. Earlier this year, Commonplace Coffee an...
Jun 18, 2026
S&T BANK EXCEEDS GOAL FOR ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND FUNDRAISER
S&T Bank's fundraiser for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has broken records. (Photo provided b...
Jun 18, 2026
ONE INJURED IN CRASH IN CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIP
First responders were busy early this morning with a motor vehicle crash reported in Cherryhill Town...
Jun 18, 2026
HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS BUDGET TONIGHT
Budget season continues for area school districts with the Homer-Center School Board tonight. The Ho...
Jun 18, 2026
S&T BANK NAMED TO FORBES AMERICA'S BEST IN-STATE BANKS LIST
S&T Bank has been named to Forbes Magazine's America's Best In-State Banks list for 2026. The re...
Jun 18, 2026
PA HERO WALK TO COME INTO INDIANA COUNTY TODAY
The annual Pennsylvania Hero Walk is in Westmoreland County this morning and will make its way into ...
Jun 18, 2026
CITIZENS TURN OUT FOR BLAIRSVILLE OPEN HOUSE ON INCREASED TRUCK TRAFFIC
About 70 people came out to voice their concerns about the increase in heavy truck traffic in Blairs...
Jun 18, 2026
PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES 2026-27 BUDGET THAT CONTAINS TAX INCREASE
Wednesday night, the Penns Manor School Board approved the 2026-27 budget, which contains a tax incr...
Jun 18, 2026
IUP SIGNS FOUR CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENTS FOR FUTURE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has signed four new clinical training agreements for its future C...
Jun 17, 2026
