Category Archives: Local News

Norwin School District officials are working on the 2024-25 budget, and they are projecting a nearly $8 million deficit. The Trib reports that the budget will account for several hires including an au...

Westmoreland County Prosecutors say they will no longer pursue sexual assault charges against a former aide at a North Huntingdon nursing home. The Trib reports that in March, 36-year-old Daniel Odu o...

Former Greensburg police chief Shawn Denning entered guilty pleas in federal court yesterday to charges related to drug distribution. The Trib reports that Denning pleaded guilty to conspiracy to dist...

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a new way to crack down on unemployment fraud in the state. A proposed bill in Harrisburg would penalize anyone who's receiving unemployment benefits but fails t...

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against a Monroeville insurance agent accused of swindling customers out of thousands of dollars. The state says that Chad Skena sold...

The Norwin School District is likely moving forward with a plan to demolish and rebuild the home section seating at their high school stadium. Board members are expected to vote in favor of the projec...

A nuisance home in Jeannette is being torn down to make way for a new fire station. Last week, the city council voted to accept the donation of a property on South Second Street. Local officials have ...

A Monessen teenager entered guilty pleas in connection with the death of a 16-year-old classmate. The Trib reports that 17-year-old Terry Newton pleaded guilty yesterday in court to a charge of volunt...

A Greensburg man was ordered to serve up to ten years in prison for raping a child in 2007. The Trib reports that Jared Painter had entered a guilty plea in January to two counts of rape and charges o...

The Yough Communities CARE organization is hosting a panel discussion on the dangers of fracking waste this week. The event is planned for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the West Newton Gymnasium on South Fif...