Category Archives: Local News

Officials with Peoples Natural Gas are encouraging customers to take advantage of assistance initiatives as cold weather moves into Western Pennsylvania. The federally-backed LIHEAP program can help s...

A new sign was unveiled to help point the way to Legion-Keener Park in Latrobe. The Trib reports that the sign is located near the intersection of Jefferson and Chestnut Streets. Since the park's many...

New Kensington's proposed budget will hold the line on property taxes. The Trib reports the $11.4 million budget would keep property taxes at 32.03 mills. There is a 5.7% increase in spending, mainly ...

Several people are opposed to proposed zoning changes in Penn Township. The Trib reports that the changes are connected with plans from the PA Turnpike to build a new interchange. Proposed changes inc...

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents that the price of electricity will go up on Sunday. Energy supply prices for PUC-regulated utilities increase starting on December Fir...

Local officials in Jeannette are warning residents about car burglaries and thefts that have happened this week. Police say four vehicles were taken on Monday night and another four were gone through....

A Lower Burrell man is charged with shooting through his apartment wall at his neighbors on Saturday. The Trib reports that 23-year-old Khalil Pryor is facing charges of attempted homicide, aggravated...

A New Kensington woman was charged with hitting another woman with her SUV in a Giant Eagle parking lot on Monday. The Trib reports that 29-year-old Tyonna Kirk faces aggravated assault, aggravated as...

Westmoreland County's Coroner was called out to the New Kensington Number 5 firehall on Camp Avenue. The Trib reports that a call went to Westmoreland County 911 just after 4:30 PM saying there had be...

An Arnold man charged with stabbing his mother last Summer has been ruled competent enough to stand trial. The Trib reports that 38-year-old Brian Rebold is charged with criminal homicide and first-de...