Category Archives: Local News

Seton Hill University was on lockdown for about 90 minutes while state police in the area were looking for a man who fled after police tried to take him into custody on a warrant. The Trib reports tha...

State police are reporting charges of arson have been filed against an Indiana County man in relation to a recent fire at a White Township apartment building. Reports say that 28-year-old Kailum Jamal...

A woman from Arnold arrested on suspicion of assault was tased multiple times after police said she fought with officers inside a New Kensington holding cell on Saturday. The Trib reports that 29-year...

A fire department in Hempfield has suspended all services effective immediately. WTAE-TV reports that High Park fire department took to its Facebook page to announce the suspension of services, saying...

The suspect in the killing of a pub owner in Lower Burrell will have a preliminary hearing this morning. The Trib reports that 45-year-old Nathan Salem is charged with first-degree murder and criminal...

Greensburg City Council has approved a resolution that allows city workers who are volunteer firefighters to respond to calls during the workday. The Trib reports that this is similar to legislation p...

The cause of a fire that destroyed a multi-story wooden house last Friday in South Huntingdon township remains unknown. The Trib reports that the 10 fire companies brought in to fight the fire at a ho...

A Westmoreland County Judge is granting an appeal on harassment citations for Rostraver Commissioner John Lorenzo. Judge Richard McCormick upheld one conviction and dismissed two other citations durin...

The Norwin School Board is considering hiring an executive search firm to find its next superintendent. The Trib reports that at a recent school board meeting, the personnel committee was authorized t...

As schools across the state continue to struggle with teacher shortages, some Western Pennsylvania districts are launching initiatives to attract more educators. It's called the Aspiring Educators pro...