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MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN CRASH
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Westmoreland County. Authorities say that on Tuesday aft...
16h ago
MAN ACCUSED OF RUNNING INTO PUNXSUTAWNEY TRAFFIC WHILE ON METH
A 38-year-old Pittsburgh man is facing multiple charges after allegedly running into traffic in Punx...
May 13, 2026
STUDENTS CAN PROTEST ICE, BUT THERE ARE RULES
Pennsylvania students have a First Amendment right to protest immigration enforcement policies at sc...
May 13, 2026
STRUCTURE FIRE IN PUNXSUTAWNEY
A fire at a rear structure on the property of Famco Machine in Young Township was quickly contained ...
May 13, 2026
STAFFERS LAID OFF AT ARNOLD PALMER AIRPORT, TSA ENDING SERVICE
The shutdown of Spirit Airlines is taking its toll on Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Spirit ended i...
May 13, 2026
CLOSING ARGUMENTS COULD BEGIN TODAY IN TRIAL OF WOMAN ACCUSED OF KILLING ADOPTED SON
Closing arguments could begin today in the Westmoreland County trial of Lauren Maloberti. Maloberti ...
May 13, 2026
FETTERMAN VOTES TO CONFIRM WARSH TO FED BOARD OF GOVS
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman joined Senate Republicans in confirming Kevin Warsh to the Fede...
May 13, 2026
PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN ACCUSED OF SELLING TWO "BUNS" OF FENTANYL
A Punxsutawney man is facing felony drug charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he sold fentany...
May 12, 2026
78 YEAR-OLD MAN PUNCHES JEEP
A 78-year-old Marienville man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he damaged anoth...
May 12, 2026
STATE SENATOR DOUG MASTRIANO NOMINATED AS AMBASSADOR TO SLOVAKIA
Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano is being tapped by President Trump to serve as ambassador ...
May 12, 2026
HUSBAND OF WOMAN CHARGED IN ADOPTED SON'S DEATH TESTIFIES
Jurors in Westmoreland County on Monday heard testimony from the husband of a Delmont woman charged ...
May 12, 2026
LATROBE LEADERS TABLE DISCUSSION ON HOSTING LIGONIER COUNTRY MARKET
Local leaders in Latrobe are not making a decision on whether the community will host the Ligonier C...
May 12, 2026
PA SUPREME COURT JUSTICE LEAVES DEMOCRATIC PARTY OVER "ANTI-JEWISH" ACTIONS
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice and Pittsburgh native is citing growing antisemitism as his rea...
May 12, 2026
FORMER PUNXSUTAWNEY TEACHER FILES FEDERAL GENDER DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT AGAINST PASD
A former elementary school administrator has filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit against t...
May 11, 2026
TOMORROW LAST DAY TO REQUEST MAIL-IN, ABSENTEE BALLOTS BEFORE PA PRIMARY
Tomorrow is the last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot before the Pennsylvania primary. Co...
May 11, 2026
MALOBERTI TRIAL CONTINUES IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Jurors are continuing to hear testimony in the trial of Lauren Maloberti. Maloberti is charged Westm...
May 11, 2026
CHARGES MOVING FORWARD AGAINST DEFENDANT IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY BAR SHOOTING
Homicide charges filed against a man in a recent deadly bar shooting are being held for trial. One p...
May 08, 2026
SPECIALIST TESTIFIES IN TRIAL OF WOMAN ACCUSED IN DEATH OF ADOPTED SON
In Westmoreland County, the trial of Lauren Maloberti continues. Maloberti is charged in the death o...
May 08, 2026
MAN ACCUSED OF TRYING TO INTIMIDATE ASSAULT VICTIM FACING CHARGES
Charges are being filed against a Tarentum man accused of a man police say was the victim of a Janua...
May 08, 2026
TEEN MISSING
UPDATE: Prunty has been located. "Chandler has been located, safe, and not injured," said ...
May 07, 2026
MAN WHO DIED AFTER LIGONIER TOWNSHIP CRASH IDENTIFIED
Authorities are sharing the name of a man who died after a Tuesday vehicle crash in Ligonier Townshi...
May 07, 2026
CASH FIVE WITH QUICK CASH TICKET SOLD IN WESTERN PA HITS FOR $350K TUESDAY NIGHT
The Pennsylvania Lottery has produced another jackpot winner in Westmoreland County. A Cash Five wit...
May 07, 2026
MOTHER'S DAY SHOPPING MAY HIT RECORD
Sunday is Mother's Day and Pennsylvanians may spend a record amount on the special women in their li...
May 07, 2026
NO INJURIES FOLLOWING FIRE
No injuries are being reported following a large house fire in Westmoreland County. The fire broke o...
May 06, 2026
MAN KILLED AFTER CRASHING INTO TREE
A Latrobe man is dead following a crash in Westmoreland County. Authorities say that on Tuesday even...
May 06, 2026
SISTER-IN-LAW OF WOMAN CHARGED IN ADOPTED SON'S DEATH TESTIFIES
Jurors have begun hearing testimony in the trial of a Delmont woman charged in the death of her adop...
May 06, 2026
THIRD LAWSUIT ALLEGES MISTREATMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
A third lawsuit is claiming mistreatment of special education students in Greensburg-Salem School Di...
May 06, 2026
JUVENILE ACCUSED OF HAVING KNIFE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Authorities in Clearfield County, say a female juvenile was taken into custody Monday after allegedl...
May 05, 2026
PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN ANNOYS 9-1-1 CALL CENTER
A man in Punxsutawney is facing misdemeanor charges after police said he repeatedly called 911 for n...
May 05, 2026
SHAPIRO URGES UTILITY COMPANIES TO CURB EXPENSE, AS HE IS POWERLESS OVER PRICING
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is urging utility companies to curb what he calls excessive rate incr...
May 05, 2026
STATE RECOMMENDS MERGER FOR SOME WESTMORELAND COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS
State officials are recommending a merger for a few fire departments in Westmoreland County. A repor...
May 05, 2026
JURY SELECTION BEGINS IN TRIAL OF DELMONT WOMAN CHARGED IN ADOPTED SON'S DEATH
Proceedings are underway in the trial of a Delmont woman charged in the death of her adoptive son. P...
May 05, 2026
REPORT: MAN INTENTIONALLY STARTED FIRE AFTER FIGHT WITH STEPBROTHER
A suspect is being charged in connection with a March fire in New Kensington. Six people were injure...
May 05, 2026
LAYOFFS COMING AT ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT
It looks like layoffs are coming at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Westmoreland County. The count...
May 05, 2026
LAWMAKERS DEBATING SUSPENSION OF PA GASOLINE TAX
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are continuing to debate a potential suspension of the state's gas tax, on...
May 04, 2026
MAN SMASHES THROUGH HOSPITAL WALL, RUNS NAKED INTO WOODS
A 50-year-old Gouldsboro man faces multiple charges after police say he smashed through a wall at Pu...
May 04, 2026
SPIRIT AIRLINES SHUTDOWN IMPACTS ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT
A spokesperson for the Westmoreland County Airport Authority says they are continuing to pursue othe...
May 04, 2026
AIR DISASTER DRILL PLANNED THIS WEEK AT PALMER REGIONAL
An air disaster drill is coming up this week at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. The training session...
May 04, 2026
MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER TO BE SENTENCED
Sentencing will take place today for a man convicted of murder in Westmoreland County. Earlier this ...
May 01, 2026
PA TO BEGIN ENFORCING NEW CELLPHONE LAW TODAY
Pennsylvania officials on Friday began enforcing "Paul Miller's Law," which bans the use o...
May 01, 2026
FAMILY OF WOMAN WHO DIED WHILE LOOKING FOR CAT FILES LAWSUIT
The family of a Westmoreland County woman who died while searching for her cat is filing a lawsuit. ...
May 01, 2026
CLEARFIELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: NO AUTHORITY OVER MO-VALLEY PROCESS CENTER
Clearfield County commissioners say they have no authority over the Moshannon Valley Processing Cent...
Apr 30, 2026
NJ MAN ACCUSED OF HARASSING CHILDREN AT PUNXSUTAWNEY SCHOOL BUS STOP
A 26-year-old New Jersey man is being held without bail after allegedly threatening children at a sc...
Apr 30, 2026
MILLION-DOLLAR LOTTERY TICKET SOLD IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
A scratch-off lottery ticket recently sold in Westmoreland County is a million-dollar winner. The ti...
Apr 30, 2026
FORMER TREASURER OF DERRY TOWNSHIP RESCUE FACILITY PLEADS GUILTY
The former treasurer of a Derry Township animal shelter is pleading guilty to animal neglect charges...
Apr 30, 2026
MINNESOTA GAMER REPORTS JUVENILE FOR MAKING THREATS
Charges are being filed against a juvenile accused of making threats against the Belle Vernon Area S...
Apr 30, 2026
MORE THAN TWO DOZEN DOGS FOUND ABANDONED IN CAGES AT GREENSBURG JUNK YARD
State police are investigating after more than two dozen dogs were found abandoned at a junkyard in ...
Apr 30, 2026
PA TRAFFIC CRASH DEATHS REACH HISTORIC LOW IN 2025
Traffic crash fatalities in Pennsylvania hit a historic low last year. According to Penn-DOT, there ...
Apr 30, 2026
PA HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES PUSH TO END DEATH PENALTY
A Pennsylvania House committee approved a bipartisan push to abolish the death penalty, moving two b...
Apr 29, 2026
MAN ACCUSED OF POSING AS ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER, ENTERING WOMAN'S APARTMENT
Authorities in Punxsutawney have charged a 62-year-old man after he allegedly posed as an animal con...
Apr 29, 2026
TEEN DRIVER INJURED IN ONE-VEHICLE CRASH
A 19-year-old driver was injured after losing control of her vehicle on a wet roadway in Jefferson C...
Apr 29, 2026
MOTHER HEADED TO PRISON FOR LEAVING CHILDREN IN FILTHY HOME
A mother in Irwin is set spend time behind bars for leaving seven kids in filthy conditions at a loc...
Apr 29, 2026
TWO WOMEN ACCUSED OF SHOPLIFTING FOOD AT PUNXSUTAWNEY STORE
Two women are facing theft-related charges after police say they were caught on surveillance video s...
Apr 28, 2026
CAPACITY DOUBLED AT WESTMORELAND COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Capacity is now doubled at the juvenile detention center in Westmoreland County. Executive Director ...
Apr 28, 2026
DAYTON MAN INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT
A 33-year-old Dayton man was injured Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Farmington Townsh...
Apr 28, 2026
MAN PREVIOUSLY CONVICTED IN GUN STORE ROBBERY FACING NEW CHARGES
A man on parole after being convicted in connection with the robbery of a New Kensington gun store i...
Apr 28, 2026
WESTMORELAND OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS REVITALIZATION EFFORTS THIS WEEK
Officials and citizens in Westmoreland County are set to discuss efforts to improve local communitie...
Apr 28, 2026
FORMER GOVERNORS CALL FOR LAWMAKERS TO ENSURE GOV. SHAPIRO'S SAFETY
All living former Governors of Pennsylvania are calling on the state legislature to ensure the safet...
Apr 28, 2026
SCHOOL VAN INVOLVED IN CRASH IN LATROBE
At least one person is injured following a crash involving a school van in Westmoreland County. The ...
Apr 27, 2026
1 DEAD, 3 INJURED AFTER ARMSTRONG COUNTY SHOOTING, SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
One person is dead after a weekend bar shooting in Armstrong County. Thirty-four-year-old Jessica Ly...
Apr 27, 2026
WESTMORELAND CULTURAL TRUST TO HONOR STUDENT ARTISTS NEXT MONTH
The Westmoreland Cultural Trust is set to honor student artists across the county next month. The 28...
Apr 27, 2026
WOMEN ACCUSED OF STEALING MILLIONS FROM RELATIVE PLEAD GUILTY
Two women accused of stealing millions from the estate of another relative are pleading guilty to ch...
Apr 27, 2026
PA OFFICIALS RESPOND TO SHOOTING AT WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER
Pennsylvania officials are responding to the shooting that happened during the White House Correspon...
Apr 27, 2026
WOMAN HOSPITALIZED FOLLOWING SUV CRASH
A Westover woman was hospitalized after her SUV left Sylvis Road and struck several trees in Clearfi...
Apr 24, 2026
NFL DRAFT THEATER REACHES CAPACITY IN PITTSBURGH
The NFL Draft theater on Pittsburgh's North Shore reached capacity Thursday night as Round one got u...
Apr 24, 2026
93 ANIMALS REMOVED FROM HOME
Police say 93 animals were removed from a Lancaster County home during an animal cruelty investigati...
Apr 24, 2026
MAN SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST CHILD
A New Kensington man is spending time behind bars for sexually abusing a pre-teen girl. A judge sent...
Apr 24, 2026
PA TREASURER SAYS HER OFFICE WILL NOT PAY FOR SECURITY WORK AT GOVERNOR SHAPIRO'S PRIVATE HOME
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity says her office will not pay about one-point-one million dollar...
Apr 24, 2026
MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO SEXUALLY ASSAULTING GIRL
A Westmoreland County man is pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a pre-teen girl. In 2022, now 50...
Apr 23, 2026
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO FELONY CHARGES FOR ARMSTRONG COUNTY MAN
A 47-year-old Armstrong County man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic...
Apr 23, 2026
MT. PLEASANT TOWNSHIP MOBILE HOME DAMAGED IN FIRE
There has been no word on the cause of a Wednesday morning fire in Mt. Pleasant Township. A Joyce Dr...
Apr 23, 2026
GREENSBURG MAN SENTENCED ON ANIMAL CRUELTY CONVICTION
Sentencing is being ordered for a Hempfield man convicted on animal cruelty charges. Greensburg poli...
Apr 23, 2026
SPIRIT AIRLINES COULD SEE FEDERAL RESCUE PLAN
A federal rescue package is being put together for Spirit Airlines that could give the U.S. governme...
Apr 23, 2026
GREENSBURG SALEM BOARD TO VOTE ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Greensburg Salem School Board is expected to vote on the district's next three-year comprehensiv...
Apr 22, 2026
BOND REDUCED FOR FORMER SOUTH GREENSBURG FIRE CHIEF
Bond is now reduced for the former South Greensburg fire chief accused of stealing almost 300-thousa...
Apr 22, 2026
WINNING POWERBALL TICKET PURCHASED IN UNITY TOWNSHIP
Lottery official say a winning Powerball ticket was recently sold in Westmoreland County. The ticket...
Apr 22, 2026
LATROBE STORE AMONG WESTERN PA WALMARTS TO BE REMODELED
Western Pennsylvania Walmarts are among 32 Walmarts around the state that the retailer says will be ...
Apr 22, 2026
POLICE: PUNXSUTAWNEY DRIVER FALLS ASLEEP, VEHICLE HITS UTILITY POLE
A Punxsutawney man was cited after police said he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a parked...
Apr 21, 2026
REWARD OFFERED FOR MISSING PERSONS CASE IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY
A $5000 reward is being offered by Pennsylvania Crimestoppers for information in a missing person ca...
Apr 21, 2026
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESPOND TO ICE PROCESSING CENTER REPORTED HUNGER STRIKE
Clearfield County commissioners are disputing claims of a hunger strike and contaminated food at the...
Apr 21, 2026
MAN WITH SWORD THREATENS TO BURN DOWN NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE
A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly being caught on a doorbell camera holding a large s...
Apr 21, 2026
BAIL REDUCED FOR FORMER SOUTH GREENSBURG FIRE CHIEF ACCUSED OF THEFT
Bail is being reduced for a former South Greensburg fire chief accused of stealing from the departme...
Apr 21, 2026
CHILDREN TO TESTIFY AGAINST WOMAN CHARGED IN DEATH OF ADOPTED SON
Three children can testify against Delmont mother Lauren Maloberti, charged in the 2023 death of her...
Apr 21, 2026
JEFFERSON COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING YOUNG CHILD, INJURING ANOTHER
A 31-year-old Jefferson County man is being held in jail after authorities allege he injured an infa...
Apr 20, 2026
PSP OFFERING REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON MAN MISSING FROM ARMSTRONG COUNTY
Pennsylvania State Police are offering a cash reward for information that solves a years-old missing...
Apr 20, 2026
FLIGHT TO NYC DIVERTED TO PITTSBURGH OVER REPORTED THREAT
Everyone is ok after a flight to New York City was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport over...
Apr 20, 2026
PA'S NEWEST STATE PARK OPENING IN FAYETTE COUNTY THIS WEEK
Pennsylvania's newest state park is opening in Fayette County this week. Laurel Caverns State Park, ...
Apr 20, 2026
ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSIDERING ALL-DAY CELL PHONE BAN FOR STUDENTS
Leaders with Allegheny Valley Schools are considering an all-day cell phone ban for students. The sc...
Apr 20, 2026
TOURISM OFFICIALS ENCOURAGE LOCAL RESIDENTS TO COME DOWNTOWN FOR NFL DRAFT
Tourism leaders are encouraging local residents to come to Downtown Pittsburgh to enjoy the NFL Draf...
Apr 20, 2026
TRUCK CRASHES INTO BUSINESS
A pickup truck crashed into a local business in Clearfield County on Thursday morning, damaging the ...
Apr 17, 2026
MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TODDLER
A Clearfield County man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say a toddler reported b...
Apr 17, 2026
NUCLEAR CLEANUP IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY EXPECTED TO TAKE AT LEAST SIX YEARS
The cleanup of a nuclear waste site in Armstrong County is expected to take at least six years. That...
Apr 17, 2026
ARMSTRONG COUNTY WOMAN ACCUSED OF KILLING HER FOUR INFANTS GIVES BIRTH TO NO. 5 IN JAIL BEFORE TRIAL
An Armstrong County woman accused of killing and concealing the deaths of four infants will have her...
Apr 16, 2026
HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN CLARION
Pennsylvania State Police in Clarion are investigating a reported human trafficking incident involvi...
Apr 16, 2026
WOMAN ASSAULTS OFFICERS
A Clearfield County woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she assaulted two police ...
Apr 16, 2026
MURRYSVILLE ATTORNEY ON TRIAL IN ROAD RAGE CASE
A Murrysville attorney is facing trial in a road rage case this week. Brad Funari is accused of tryi...
Apr 16, 2026
JEANNETTE INCREASING PAY FOR NEW POLICE OFFICERS
The City of Jeannette is taking a step it hopes will help to fill open positions on its police force...
Apr 16, 2026
JEANNETTE OFFICIALS LOOKING TO INSTALL CAMERAS IN CITY PARKS
Jeannette officials are looking to have cameras installed at five city parks. Local leaders are requ...
Apr 16, 2026
DERRY TOWNSHIP MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING PET CAT
A Derry Township man is accused of killing a pet cat. State police say 27-year-old Tyler Rost-Maioli...
Apr 16, 2026
PA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES STATEMENT ON LIVE NATION CASE
Pennsylvania's Attorney General has issued a statement on a recent ruling concerning Live Nation and...
Apr 16, 2026
