The remains of a local soldier killed during World War Two are returning home today. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency last week announced the identification of Army Private First Class John Walko of Commodore, who was killed in combat in Aachen, Germany in 1944 at the age of 20. That identification was made in 202...

The number of first-time filings for unemployment are increasing across Pennsylvania. That's according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending May 9th, there were over 93-hundred first time filings in the state, which is more than a thousand more filings than the week prior. Nationally, the nu...

Work is getting underway to rebuild the interior of Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue. The Squirrel Hill worship center is being remade as an institution dedicated to the fight against antisemitism. The space will include a theater, sanctuary, classrooms, and a museum where visitors can learn about the deadly 2018 ...

The Hempfield Founders Festival is happening this weekend. It kicks off at Founders Park this evening with a screening of the movie "Zootopia 2". There will be activities for kids, live music, a vendors market and more at the park tomorrow. The event will continue Sunday with a Fun Run and a wellness morni...

Officials in Irwin are working to build a detour around the Colony Drive bridge. The Trib reports that officials are advertising for bids to build a two-lane road to connect Caruthers Lane with Colony Drive. Engineers say The contract bids will be opened in June and a contract could be awarded to start building the t...

Greensburg officials are still working on an agreement with Seton Hill Child Services concerning the public use of a playground. The Trib reports that Mayor Rob Bell gave an update on the Taylor Street Playground City officials are trying to figure out who purchased and installed the playground equipment at the facili...

A Greensburg man was ordered to serve two to four years in state prison along with two years of probation for an armed robbery last year. The Trib reports that 20-year-old William Aultman pleaded guilty in February to charges of robbery and a weapons violation for the robbery on May 4th of 2025. Southwest Greensburg ...

A jury yesterday found a Delmont woman guilty of killing her five-year-old adopted son. The Trib reports that the jury deliberated for three hours in the trial of Lauren Maloberti. She was found guilty of third-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault and single counts of child endangerment and conspiracy in c...

The federal government is reimbursing Pennsylvania hospitals hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars for money spent during the COVID pandemic. U.S. Senator John Fetterman's Office says FEMA will release 600-million-dollars in delayed reimbursement for pandemic costs that were paid out of pocket. Fetterman said the funds are...

A free fishing derby is planned at Northmoreland Park this weekend. The Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation is co-sponsoring the event on Sunday. Various awards will be given in youth and adult divisions and youth participants who are registered by noon will be entered for a door prize drawing. Regist...

Police in Latrobe have charged a Pittsburgh man with attempted rape of a child, unlawful contact with a minor and child pornography. KDKA-TV reports that 67-year-old Michael Sipe reportedly sent explicit images and messages to an undercover agent from Iowa who was posing as a 12-year-old girl, then asked her to run aw...

New Kensington-Arnold School District residents could see a 2% tax increase for the next school year. The Trib reports that the proposed budget was passed earlier this week, and the move would bring in over $220,000 in additional tax revenue. Expenditures for next school year are estimated at nearly $50.4 million. ...

Greensburg City Council has advanced a bill that would amend the city's Home Rule Charter. The Trib reports that the amendments would eliminate the residency requirement for the city administrator and fiscal director, eliminate a requirement for a specific number of fire departments and adjusting the threshold for bid...

The Delmont woman who is charged in the death of her adopted son took the stand in her own defense yesterday. The Trib reports that Lauren Maloberti told the jury that her husband raped and emotionally controlled her and that he was responsible for the injuries that lead to Landon's death in 2023. She also claimed th...

A Scottdale man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. The Trib reports that Mark Hixon was driving a motorcycle on Porter Avenue just before 3:00 PM when he reportedly rear-ended an SUV in front of him near the intersection of Porter Avenue and Cedar Drive. A coroner's report said that Hixon was thrown...

Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman joined Senate Republicans in confirming Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Tuesday, paving the way for his chairman vote. The vote was 51-45 along party lines except for Fetterman, who voted with the GOP majority. Warsh has expressed caution about cutting int...

Westmoreland County Airport Authority officials had to lay off 25 employees at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in the wake of the closure of Spirit Airlines. The Trib reports that not only did the closure strand travellers earlier this month, but it also left the airport without a commercial carrier. TSA has given the...

A new farmers market will call the Loyalhanna Watershed property home. The Trib reports that a permit for the Ligonier Valley Farmer's Market was approved at last night's supervisors meeting. The new event will be held twice a month on Saturdays starting June 13th on the property that formerly hosted the Ligoner Coun...

Ligoner Country Market could utilize the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport as its new home. The Trib reports that the airport authority's solicitor was asked to draft a week-to-week lease for the market. It would allow vendors to set up in a parking lot at the airport. This comes after Latrobe city officials tabled a v...

The trial of Lauren Maloberti continued yesterday with testimony from health experts. The Trib reports that Penn State Hershey Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Lori Fraiser, who specializes in abuse cases, said that Lauren's 5-year-old adopted son Landon was hurt through direct assault and and not a fall. She added th...

The Department of Environmental Protection held a hearing last night concerning a proposed 5.8 mile natural gas pipeline that's planned to feed the new power plant in Center Township. The pipeline would be 30 inches in diameter and run from an interconnect facility in Burrell Township, through Black Lick Township, and...

A member of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court says he's leaving the Democratic Party over what called "anti-Jewish" actions. Justice David Wecht announced Monday he is no longer a registered Democrat, writing that "hateful anti-Jewish invective and actions" are being "minimized, ignored, and even...

The average cost of a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania continues to go up. Triple-A reports this morning that the statewide average is $4.66, up nine cents from last week. The national average is $4.50, up by two cents from last week. Westmoreland County's average this morning is $4.77 a gallon.

Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano is being nominated to become the next U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia. Mastriano was announced Monday as President Donald Trump's nominee for Ambassador to the Slovak Republic. Mastriano has represented Adams and Franklin Counties in the State Senate since 2019, and was the Repub...

While Ligonier Country Market is trying to find a new home, the Loyalhanna Watershed property will have a new market on certain Saturday's this summer. The Trib reports The Loyalhanna Watershed Association is seeking a permit to use the 9-acre field it owns for a twice-monthly farmers market that would focus on local ...

A vote by Latrobe City Council on hosting the Ligonier Country Market has been delayed. The Trib reports that council tabled a vote to approve holding the market in their downtown area. This follows two other municipalities rejecting requests to hold the market there. The Ligonier Country Market has been without a h...

The husband of Lauren Maloberti took the stand yesterday to testify against his wife, who is on trial for the death of their adopted son. The Trib reports that Jacob Maloberti said that he initially believed that five-year-old Landon died in 2023 due to a medical issue and never considered that child abuse or an accid...

A Southwest Greensburg woman is Pennsylvania's newest millionaire after purchasing a scratch-off ticket from the PA Lottery. The Trib reports that a check-presentation ceremony was held Friday for Beth Dudley at Crabtree Gas and Company store on Route 119 . She won the top prize in the lottery's "Win Win Win&quo...

Murrysville council will have a new member. The Trib reports that Bill Csaszar has been appointed to fill the term of former councilman Eli Diacopoulos, who recently moved out of Murrysville. Csaszar, who works in the maintenance department at the Penn-Trafford School District, said he hopes to help bring more busine...

Greensburg's Mayor has said that the Ligonier Country Market will not move to Lynch Field. The Trib reports that Mayor Robb Bell announced Friday that city officials turned down the request, saying that there were numerous logistics issues and concerns about compromising recreational programs. Ligonier Country Market...

The trial of Lauren Maloberti will continue today. The Trib reports that the 36-year-old Delmont woman is charged with killing her 5-year-old adopted son Landon in early February of 2023. On Friday, Landon's Aunt Christy Musser testified that she was told of Lauren hitting Landon with a frypan by her nephew three wee...

U.S. Senator John Fetterman says he has no plans to leave the Democratic Party, despite criticism from within his own ranks, according to the Tribune Review. In an op-ed, Fetterman pushed back on reports that some Republicans are trying to recruit him, saying he'd make a "terrible Republican" and still votes ...

The Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill that would eliminate emissions inspections for non-commercial vehicles, according to the Tribune Review. The proposal passed 29 to 21, with lawmakers largely split along regional lines. Supporters argue modern vehicles are cleaner and the program is no longer necessary. Opponen...

A man accused of robbing an activist outside the Westmoreland County Courthouse says the incident was triggered by PTSD, according to the Tribune Review. Police say 47-year-old Justin Bowser drove onto a sidewalk in March, grabbed an upside-down American flag from a protester, and pushed him before fleeing the wrong wa...

The Westmoreland County Senior Games are back and will continue through May 15, according to the Tribune Review. Organizers say the annual event is designed to promote activity, social interaction, and friendly competition among older adults. Participants can take part in a variety of high- and low-impact events, with ...

A child abuse specialist told a Westmoreland County jury that the injuries suffered by a 5-year-old boy amounted to torture, according to the Tribune Review. Dr. Michelle Clayton testified the child had dozens of bruises, a catastrophic brain injury, and signs of prolonged abuse and neglect before his death in Februar...

Penn Township is moving closer to finalizing a major overhaul of its zoning rules, aimed at attracting more businesses and easing the tax burden on residents, according to the Tribune Review. Officials say the plan is about 80 percent complete, with a final review expected in early June before a vote by commissioners l...

Health officials are monitoring a measles outbreak in central Pennsylvania. According to the Tribune-Review, eleven cases have been confirmed in Lebanon County, with most involving unvaccinated individuals. Three people were hospitalized, prompting contact tracing that uncovered additional mild cases. Officials say non...

A Plum man accused of driving toward a news crew will have his case move to trial. According to the Tribune-Review, 77-year-old Harold Dicer waived his preliminary hearing on charges including simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. Police say Dicer tried to drive his SUV into a television crew outside a cou...

A fatal crash in Ligonier Township has claimed the life of a Latrobe man. According to the Tribune-Review, 49-year-old Robert J. Todd Jr. died Tuesday afternoon when his car went off Four Mile Run Road and struck a tree. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. near Binkey Road. Officials say Todd was not wearing a seat bel...

A winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket was sold in Westmoreland County. According to the Tribune-Review, a Sheetz in South Greensburg sold a Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth $350,000 from Tuesday's drawing. The store on South Main Street will receive a $500 bonus for selling the ticket. Lottery officials say more tha...

A Delmont woman's homicide trial continues in Westmoreland County. According to the Tribune-Review, jurors heard testimony from emergency room staff who treated 5-year-old Landon Maloberti after he was brought in unresponsive in January 2023. Medical workers described the child as covered in bruises with catastrophic i...

Republican gubernatorial candidate and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity says she would veto any bill legalizing recreational marijuana if elected, according to the Tribune-Review. Garrity says she does not support legalization and believes the Republican-controlled state Senate is unlikely to pass such a measure. Her stan...

Pennsylvania State Police and community members gathered in Greensburg Tuesday to honor fallen troopers from Troop A, according to the Tribune-Review. Eleven troopers who died in the line of duty since 1909 were remembered during a memorial outside the Hempfield station. Former Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert sp...

A Texas woman has died following a crash near the New Stanton interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike last month, according to the Tribune-Review. State police say the crash happened April 8 when the driver, a 27-year-old Michigan man, fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle left the roadway, struck an embankment and ro...

Pennsylvania will begin enforcing its ban on handheld cell phone use while driving on June 6, according to the Tribune-Review. Known as Paul Miller's Law, the measure has been in effect for a year, but police have only issued warnings. Starting next month, violators can face a $50 fine. The law prohibits drivers from h...

Testimony is underway in Westmoreland County in the homicide trial of a Delmont woman accused in the death of her 5-year-old adopted son. According to the Tribune-Review, prosecutors say 36-year-old Lauren Maloberti abused the child, Landon, and failed to seek medical care before his death in January 2023. Jurors heard...

A 49-year-old Latrobe man was killed Tuesday afternoon when his car went off Four Mile Run Road in Ligonier Township and struck a tree. According to the Trib, The Westmoreland County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Robert J. Todd Jr. The crash was reported at about 5:15 p.m. According to the coroner's release...

A man was shot by Secret Service agents near the White House after opening fire on officers Monday afternoon. According to the Tribune-Review, agents spotted the armed suspect near the Washington Monument before he fled and began shooting as officers approached. Authorities said officers returned fire, and the suspect ...

Governor Josh Shapiro is pressuring Pennsylvania utility companies to rein in rising energy costs. According to the Tribune-Review, Shapiro warned in a letter that he will strongly oppose what he called "unacceptably high" rate increases, urging companies to change how they set prices and profits. Energy bill...