Category Archives: Local News

The vice chairman of Japan's Nippon Steel is again promising major investment in the Mon Valley and Western Pennsylvania now that the merger with U.S. Steel is approved. Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori pe...

Governor Josh Shapiro is honoring the state troopers who responded to the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump in Butler County last summer. The state police Presidential Rally Inciden...

Commissioners in Westmoreland County are expected to approve funding aimed at helping to improve high-speed internet access for low-income residents. A vote on a proposed digital technology grant prog...

Latrobe city officials have announced the paving schedule and awarded the contract for the project. The Trib reports that Derry Construction was awarded the $367,343 contract. The schedule includes ex...

The Westmoreland Historical Society and Hempfield officials are coordinating a meeting with county officials to address speeding in Historic Hannas Town. The Trib reports that vehicle traffic is regul...

A North Carolina woman was paroled from Westmoreland County Jail on Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges of extortion and operating an online theft related to an incident last year. The Trib rep...

A heat advisory is once again in effect for Westmoreland County. The National Weather Service issued the advisory that will run until 8:00 tomorrow night. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause ...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration over sweeping cuts to federal funding for states. The lawsuit filed yesterday by 20 states and Washington, DC a...

Officials in Derry Borough are planning to discuss lifeguard shortages at their community pool. Councilman Nathan Bundy says they have only six lifeguards on staff and have had to alter hours for safe...

An investigation is underway after a large amount of copper was stolen from a West Penn Power substation in Westmoreland County. The incident happened at the substation on Hickory Avenue in Derry Town...