Category Archives: Local News

DISPUTE CONTINUES OVER THE USE OF THE CLUB AT BLACKTHORNE
As a dispute continues over the use of The Club at Blackthorne, the establishment was sold to new owners. The Trib reports that Anthony and Leah Cifelli, owners of bar service company Ace Bartenders, ...
Cindy Perino Feb 09, 2026

FIRE IN NORTH HUNTINGDON
First responders were sent to a fire yesterday in North Huntingdon. KDKA-TV reports that the call first went out at 1:30 PM for the fire on Broad Avenue. Three homes were involved in the fire. No one ...
Cindy Perino Feb 09, 2026

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10AM
A cold weather advisory remains in effect for Westmoreland County until 10:00 this morning. The National Weather Service says prolonged exposure to the cold temperatures could cause hypothermia After ...
Cindy Perino Feb 09, 2026

STANKO TRIAL CONTINUES TODAY
The trial of Thomas Stanko is expected to continue today. The Trib reports that he is charged with the death of Cassandra Gross, his former girlfriend who was last seen in April of 2018. Friday's witn...
Cindy Perino Feb 09, 2026

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: HEART HEALTH AWARENESS - CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
Join Jennifer Miele as she discusses Heart Health Awareness with Cardiologist Dr. Leanne Woiewodski (Wawodski) and Pharmacist Scott Alexander from Independence Health System. They're continuing the sp...
Cindy Perino Feb 06, 2026

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO WEST NEWTON CRASH
Investigation continues into a crash in West Newton involving a train and a box truck that resulted in the truck being pushed into a structure. WTAE-TV reports it happened about 5:30 yesterday morning...
Cindy Perino Feb 06, 2026

CLAIRTON COKE WORKS PREPARES TO BRING FINAL COKE BATTERY BACK ONLINE
Six months after an explosion at US Steel's plant in Clairton left two people dead and ten others injured, the company says they are preparing to bring the final coke battery back online. Battery 14 w...
Cindy Perino Feb 06, 2026

ANOTHER COLD WEEKEND IN STORE FOR WESTERN PA
Another cold weekend is expected in our area. The National Weather Service has scheduled a Cold Weather Advisory starting at 1:00 tomorrow morning and running until 10:00 AM Saturday. Wind chills arou...
Cindy Perino Feb 06, 2026

NEW KEN FIRE RULED ELECTRICAL IN NATURE
A fire in New Kensington Wednesday night was ruled electrical in nature. The Trib reports that crews were sent to the 600 block of Clyde Street in the Valley Heights section of the city just after 11:...
Cindy Perino Feb 06, 2026

WESTMORELAND COUNTY NURSE HAS LICENSE SUSPENDED DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP AT TORRANCE STATE HOSPITAL
A Westmoreland County Nurse working for Torrance State Hospital had her license temporarily suspended in connection with allegations that she had sexual relations with a patient. The Trib reports that...
Cindy Perino Feb 06, 2026








