Category Archives: Local News

A longtime Westmoreland County public defender has resigned his position. The Trib reports that the resignation of Wayne McGrew was made official last week. He was chief public defender since April of...

The PA House and Senate will return for sessions in Harrisburg today, one week after the PA budget deadline. Sticking points include the regulation of skills games in the state, and proposed increases...

The 5th Annual Mike Reese Memorial 5k was held on Saturday in Mt. Pleasant. WPXI-TV reports that over 300 people were expected to participate in the event, making it one of the biggest turnouts to dat...

State police are investigating a case of identity theft in Westmoreland County. Troopers say they were initially called in on June 10th to help a 59-year-old Greensburg man as someone used his name an...

The search is now underway for a new superintendent for the Ligonier Valley School District. The Trib reports that the new person will take over for Tim Kantor, who is getting ready to retire The scho...

Export fire department will work with the borough on funding for a new fire station building. The Trib reports that borough council was asked to serve as a sponsor for the department as it applies for...

Motorists in Hempfield will find a single-lane restriction on a portion of Donohoe Road starting today. The Trib reports that crews are completing a slide repair project on a portion of road between G...

The University of Pittsburgh has formally closed its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Officials say it was replaced with the new Office of Institutional Engagement and Well-Being. The U.S. ...

Anthrocon is returning for this year at Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The annual event kicks off today and runs through Sunday, with planners expecting record attendance of over 17...

Independence Day weekend is about here, and there will be fireworks in one local community tonight. KDKA-TV reports that Mt. Pleasant will have fireworks tonight as part of the community's Party in th...