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SHAPIRO REJECTS HARRIS MEMOIR DEPICTION
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is pushing back on former Vice President Kamala Harris' depiction...
9h ago
TWO TEENS ACCUSED OF BEATING MAN DURING PARTY IN THE WOODS
Two 18-year-olds are facing felony aggravated assault charges after state police say they pulled a m...
14h ago
WESTMORELAND COUNTY COUPLE ACCUSED OF TAKING KIDS TO DRUG DEAL
A Westmoreland County couple is accused of taking their kids with them when they went to North Versa...
15h ago
GREENSBURG VFD BLOODHOUND TEAM SAYS GOODBYE TO FORMER CANINE MEMBER
In Westmoreland County, first responders are saying goodbye to a former canine colleague. Lucy was a...
15h ago
WESTMORELAND COUNTY MAN WHO OPENED FIRE ON STATE POLICE SENTENCED TO PRISON
Sentencing is being ordered for an East Huntingdon man who fired shots at Pennsylvania State Police....
15h ago
MAN THREATENS WOMAN WITH KNIFE, BARRICADES HIMSELF IN APARTMENT
A Falls Creek (Jefferson and Clarion Counties) man was jailed after state police said he threatened ...
Dec 03, 2025
SETON HILL CONSIDERING INDOOR ATHLETIC FACILITY
Seton Hill University is looking to develop an indoor athletic facility at its Greensburg campus. Th...
Dec 03, 2025
CHEESE SOLD IN PA RECALLED
Shredded cheese sold in Pennsylvania is being recalled. The FDA says more than one-point-five-millio...
Dec 03, 2025
MAN FACING CHARGES FOR STALKING NUMEROUS WOMEN IN SEVERAL STATES, INCLUDING PA
A Pittsburgh man is facing charges for allegedly stalking and harassing nearly a dozen women in seve...
Dec 03, 2025
PSP RELEASE THANKSGIVING WEEKEND TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT NUMBERS
Pennsylvania State Police are providing number from their traffic enforcement efforts over the Thank...
Dec 03, 2025
APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ENERGY BILLS BEING ACCEPTED
Western Pennsylvania residents and others around the state can now begin applying for aid to help co...
Dec 03, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY MAN TO BE TRIED FOR DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS
Charges against a New Kensington man connected to a pair of drug overdose deaths are being held over...
Dec 03, 2025
TRIAL BEGINS FOR 911 COORDINATOR ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING CHILDREN
In Somerset County, trial proceedings for a 9-1-1 coordinator accused of sexually abusing children a...
Dec 03, 2025
LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST WESTMORELAND HOSPITAL, FORMER NURSES OVER PATIENT PHOTOS
A family member of one of the patients who was photographed by staffers at a Greensburg hospital las...
Dec 02, 2025
ICE TAKES CUSTODY OF THREE BURGLARY SUSPECTS IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY
ICE has taken custody of three suspects detained in connection with a Monday burglary in Armstrong C...
Dec 02, 2025
ELECTRICITY PRICES GO UP TODAY ACROSS PA
Electric prices are now rising across Pennsylvania. This comes as the Pennsylvania Public Utility Co...
Dec 01, 2025
GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO BE HIGHER THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE IN PA
Gas prices across Pennsylvania continue to climb higher than the national average. Triple A says the...
Dec 01, 2025
PA LEGISLATURE STILL UNSETTLED ON REGULATING SKILL GAMES
Pennsylvania lawmakers again failed to reach a deal to regulate slot-like skill games during this ye...
Dec 01, 2025
PUNXSUTAWNEY WOMAN ACCUSED OF STEALING RENT PAYMENTS
A former Jefferson County public housing property manager is facing felony theft charges after alleg...
Dec 01, 2025
HUNTER INJURED IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY FALL
A hunter is recovering from injuries suffered in an Armstrong County fall. The accident happened Sat...
Dec 01, 2025
RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES ON THE RISE IN WESTERN PA
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise across Western Pennsylvania. The latest data from the Pennsylv...
Nov 28, 2025
WHAT'S THE MOST POPULAR CHRISTMAS SONG IN PA?
If you're putting up the Christmas tree this weekend, you'll most likely be listening to a song name...
Nov 28, 2025
WOMAN'S BODY FOUND IN PITTSBURGH
Police are investigating after a woman's body was found in downtown Pittsburgh yesterday. Officials ...
Nov 28, 2025
WESTERN PA RETAILERS OPENING EARLY FOR BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING
Many retailers in Western Pennsylvania are opening early this morning to allow holiday shoppers to g...
Nov 28, 2025
FIREFIGHTERS SAVE MOM'S HOME, THEN PROVIDE THANKSGIVING DINNER
A mother and her daughter in Westmoreland County had first responders to give thanks for yesterday a...
Nov 28, 2025
POWERBALL JACKPOT ROLLS OVER TO MORE THAN $700 MILLION
The massive Powerball jackpot is rolling over again with no grand prize winner in Wednesday night's ...
Nov 27, 2025
PA LAWMAKERS OFFER REACTIONS TO D.C. SHOOTING
Pennsylvania lawmakers are sharing their reaction to the shooting of two National Guard officers in ...
Nov 27, 2025
UNEMPLOYMENT UP ACROSS PA
First time filings for unemployment are increasing across Pennsylvania. That's according to the U.S....
Nov 26, 2025
CONDIMENT-HAULING TRUCK OVERTURNS IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
A tractor-trailer hauling fast food condiments overturns on I-70 West. The incident occurred near mi...
Nov 26, 2025
STRIP MALL IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY EVACUATED FOR GAS SMELL
A strip mall in Westmoreland County is cleared out after the smell of gas was detected. The smell wa...
Nov 26, 2025
WINNING LOTTERY TICKET PURCHASED IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
The Pennsylvania Lottery says that someone who recently purchased a Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket in...
Nov 26, 2025
ELECTROCUTED WORKER IDENTIFIED
Officials are sharing the name of a woman who died after a workplace accident in Butler County. Stat...
Nov 26, 2025
FBI WANTS TO SPEAK TO LAWMAKERS WHO APPEARED IN VIDEO
The FBI is asking to speak with Pennsylvania Congressman Chris Deluzio and five other lawmakers who ...
Nov 26, 2025
MAN CHARGED IN DEATH OF 11-YEAR-OLD SON
Fayette County prosecutors are charging the father of an eleven-year-old boy who died last summer. T...
Nov 26, 2025
THANKSGIVING TRAVELING? BLIZZARDS COULD BE A FACTOR
Parts of the Upper Midwest and the Northeast are expecting blizzard warnings and whiteout conditions...
Nov 26, 2025
JUDGE CONSIDERING RETRIAL REQUEST IN MURPHY TRIPLE HOMICIDE CASE
A judge in Westmoreland County is considering a request for a new trial for a triple homicide in Loy...
Nov 26, 2025
ELECTRIC PRICES TO GO UP IN PA
Electric prices will soon rise across Pennsylvania. This comes as the Pennsylvania Public Utility Co...
Nov 25, 2025
WOMAN KILLED IN FARM ACCIDENT
A woman is dead after a farming accident in Butler County. The incident happened Saturday morning at...
Nov 25, 2025
PITTSBURGH GIANT EAGLE EVACUATED FOR BOMB THREAT
There is nothing suspicious to report after a Pittsburgh Giant Eagle store was shut down due to a bo...
Nov 25, 2025
POLICE LOOKING FOR SUSPECT IN LATROBE DEADLY STABBING
Police are looking for a man in connection with a murder in Latrobe this past weekend. Local Police ...
Nov 25, 2025
THREE PAGANS CHARGED IN OCTOBER DEADLY SHOOTING
Three members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club are being charged over a deadly October shooting in Whit...
Nov 25, 2025
ANOTHER MAN ACCUSED OF SENDING SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MESSAGES TO 'MINORS'
A Clearfield County man was jailed after allegedly exchanging sexually explicit messages with what h...
Nov 25, 2025
DUBOIS MAN ACCUSED OF SETTING FIRE TO GARAGE WHILE BROTHER WAS IN ADJOINING HOUSE
A DuBois man is facing aggravated arson and related charges after police say he admitted to setting ...
Nov 25, 2025
PUNXSUTAWNEY COUPLE FACES SEVERAL CHARGES FOR LEAVING KIDS IN CAR
A Punxsutawney couple is facing multiple charges after state police say they left two young children...
Nov 25, 2025
COVID-19 CASES ON THE RISE IN PA
COVID-19 cases are climbing in Pennsylvania. That's according to the CDC which is recommending COVID...
Nov 25, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY MAN, ACCUSED IN STABBING DEATH OF MOTHER, REJECTS PLEA DEAL
An Arnold man charged in the stabbing death of his mother is rejecting a plea deal offered by prosec...
Nov 25, 2025
WORKER DIES AFTER BEING ELECTROCUTED
An investigation is underway into a deadly workplace accident in Butler County. State Police say a 2...
Nov 25, 2025
MAN STRUCK, KILLED BY TRAIN
An investigation is underway after a person was struck and killed by a train in Pittsburgh's Elliot ...
Nov 24, 2025
TURKEY COSTS HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR IN PA
The average cost of a Thanksgiving turkey is higher this year than last in Pennsylvania. That's acco...
Nov 24, 2025
PUNXSUTAWNEY WOMAN ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING MAN
A Punxsutawney woman has been charged with assault after authorities say she struck a man in the fac...
Nov 24, 2025
CLEARFIELD MAN SENTENCED FOR MOLESTING YOUNG GIRL
A Clearfield man convicted of molesting a young girl has been sentenced to state prison. According t...
Nov 24, 2025
PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN INJURED IN VEHICLE CRASH BEHIND SCHOOL BUS
An 83-year-old Punxsutawney man was taken to Penn Highlands DuBois with minor injuries Tuesday morni...
Nov 24, 2025
FORMER GREATER JOHNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE ACCUSED OF TRYING TO MEET TEEN GIRL
Authorities in Jefferson County say a former Greater Johnstown School District cafeteria worker has ...
Nov 24, 2025
MULTIPLE PEOPLE CHARGED AFTER FIGHTS DURING PITTSBURGH LIGHT UP NIGHT
A number of people are facing charges after fights and unruly behavior broke out at Pittsburgh's Lig...
Nov 24, 2025
DOG LICENSES TO GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK
Annual dog licenses for the 2026 year will be available for purchase starting next Monday. Dogs must...
Nov 24, 2025
POLICE INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS DEATH IN LATROBE
Latrobe police are investigating after a woman was found dead in her apartment yesterday morning. Th...
Nov 24, 2025
BOMB THREAT TARGETS OFFICE OF PA CONGRESSWOMAN IN ANTI-TRUMP VIDEO
An investigation is underway after a Pennsylvania Congresswoman's office was targeted by a bomb thre...
Nov 24, 2025
MARBLES USED TO DECIDE 216 ELECTIONS IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Two-hundred-sixteen outstanding elections have now been decided in Westmoreland County. Those tied c...
Nov 24, 2025
SEARCH FOR EVIDENCE CONTINUES IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY KILLING
The search for evidence continues in the killing of a Rostraver Township woman. Twenty-four-year-old...
Nov 24, 2025
PROSECUTORS SEEKING DEATH PENALTY FOR WOMEN CHARGED IN GIRL'S DEATH
Prosecutors say they plan to seek the death penalty for two women charged in the death of a young Fa...
Nov 24, 2025
POLICE CHASE REACHES SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 100 MPH
Authorities are searching for a man accused of reaching speeds of more than 100-miles-per-hour durin...
Nov 21, 2025
WOMAN'S WALLET FOUND AT WALMART, BUT WITH LOTS OF CASH MISSING
Pennsylvania State Police in Punxsutawney are investigating a theft after a woman's wallet, accident...
Nov 21, 2025
MORE GOVERNMENT CUTS, LAYOFFS COULD BE COMING TO WESTMORELAND COUNTY
More government spending cuts and layoffs may be on the way in Westmoreland County. Commissioners re...
Nov 21, 2025
COUPLE ACCUSED IN TODDLER'S OVERDOSE DEATH
A Monessen couple is facing charges after a toddler reportedly overdosed at their home. Counts inclu...
Nov 21, 2025
FETTERMAN CRITICIZES TRUMP OVER CALLING DEMOCRATS 'TRAITORS'
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is criticizing President Trump over his online posts calling Dem...
Nov 21, 2025
ROAD CONSTRUCTION FLAGGER HIT BY VEHICLE
A road construction flagger is recovering after being struck by a vehicle in Fayette County this wee...
Nov 21, 2025
DOMESTIC DISPUTE OVER DOGS LEADS TO VIOLENCE
A domestic dispute over the treatment of dogs escalated to violence involving a stun gun, leading to...
Nov 20, 2025
ONE PERSON INJURED IN SCHOOL BUS CRASH
A person is injured following a school bus crash in Fayette County. The crash happened Thursday morn...
Nov 20, 2025
UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN ACROSS PA
First time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Pennsylvania. That's according to the U.S....
Nov 20, 2025
JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE VICTIM IDENTIFIED
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal structure fire that occurred Monday evening in Hen...
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 p...
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 ...
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 va...
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 ...
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 To...
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...
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 Coun...
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 ...
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. Repo...
Nov 19, 2025
BEAR CHASES BOY INTO STORE
A boy is ok after a black bear recently chased him into a Family Dollar store in Fayette County. Ele...
Nov 19, 2025
NAMES TO BE DRAWN FROM JAR TO SETTLE WESTMORELAND COUNTY RACES
Members of the Westmoreland County Board of Elections are planning to draw names to break more 200 t...
Nov 19, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY MAN ACCUSED IN HIT-AND-RUN THAT KILLED E-BIKE RIDER
A man is charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed an e-bike rider in Hempfield ove...
Nov 19, 2025
MORE DETAILS RELEASED ON OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN DERRY
More details are emerging about a deadly Saturday shooting in Derry Township. State Police say they...
Nov 19, 2025
FIRE KILLS ONE PERSON IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
One person was killed Monday evening after a house fire erupted on Desire Road in Henderson Township...
Nov 18, 2025
PUNXSUTAWNEY MAN JAILED AFTER MAKING VIOLENT THREATS
A Punxsutawney man is in jail after allegedly making repeated, violent threats toward a local family...
Nov 18, 2025
WOMAN ACCUSED OF EXPOSING HERSELF TO PASSING TRAFFIC
Authorities in Clearfield County say a woman was jailed Monday after allegedly exposing herself to t...
Nov 18, 2025
PENNSYLVANIA-AMERICAN WATER REQUESTS RATE INCREASE
You may see your water and sewage bills go up in the near future. Pennsylvania American Water has re...
Nov 18, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER PASSES INSPECTIONS
It looks like all is well with the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center. The facility passe...
Nov 18, 2025
MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR RECORDING, SHARING UNDERAGE SEX VIDEOS
A Murrysville man is spending time behind bars for recording and sharing inappropriate videos involv...
Nov 18, 2025
WOMAN ACCUSED OF BRINGING LOADED, STOLEN GUN INTO HOSPITAL
A woman is accused of bringing a loaded and stolen gun into Butler Memorial Hospital. Authorities sa...
Nov 18, 2025
SUSPECT CHARGED AFTER INFANT'S OVERDOSE
Charges are being filed against a woman following the overdose of a baby in Westmoreland County. New...
Nov 18, 2025
MAN DIES AFTER EXCHANGE OF GUNFIRE WITH STATE POLICE IN DERRY TOWNSHIP
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal incident that followed a domestic dispute in Der...
Nov 18, 2025
PA AMERICAN WATER REPORTEDLY FILES RATE INCREASE REQUEST WITH PA PUC
You may see your water and sewage bill go up in the near future. Pennsylvania American Water has rep...
Nov 18, 2025
FIREFIGHTERS INJURED BATTLING BLAZE
Fire crews are investigating a rowhouse fire in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood which left two f...
Nov 17, 2025
REPORT: PA HOSPITALS SAFER THAN HOSPITALS IN MOST OTHER STATES
A new report claims that most hospitals in Pennsylvania are safer than hospitals in other states. Le...
Nov 17, 2025
PUNXSUTAWNEY EXITS PIAA PLAYOFFS AFTER GREAT SEASON
From Ed Gaydosh Yep, hard to get a 'dub' when you commit 6 turnovers ... Oil City rolled to a 47-14 ...
Nov 17, 2025
NEW PA BUDGET REDIRECTS CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Pennsylvania's new state budget boosts education funding by $900 million but cuts payments to cyber ...
Nov 17, 2025
TRIAL ORDERED FOR TWO WOMEN ACCUSED OF KILLING YOUNG GIRL
The case against two women charged in the death of a young Fayette County girl is moving forward. Ni...
Nov 17, 2025
YOUNG BOY INJURED WHEN GUN GOES OFF
Authorities are investigating the apparent accidental shooting of a boy in Beaver County. Police say...
Nov 17, 2025
MAWC LOOKING FOR STATE FUNDING TO REPAIR UNDERGROUND STRUCTURE IN SCOTTDALE
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County is looking for state funding to repair an underground...
Nov 17, 2025
