Category Archives: Local News

A new poll suggests that people in Pennsylvania are open to some, but not a lot of new regulations on fracking. The Ohio River Valley Institute and a progressive polling firm say more than 90-percent ...

A fire station in New Kensington has been renamed in honor of a firefighter who died in the line of duty. The Trib reports that the city's Number 4 fire station was renamed the Eric L. Mangieri statio...

A runaway sheep and its owner were reunited on Monday. The Trib reports that Storm, the runaway sheep from Plum spent three weeks away from home with sightings from Lower Burrell to Tarentum. He was e...

Religious officials in the Mon Valley are denouncing hateful messages that have targeted immigrants in area communities recently. Several pastors and other faith leaders gathered at Mount Cavalry Bapt...

An Allegheny Township man will not face a possible death penalty when he goes to trial on charges of killing his ex-girlfriend at their workplace in Blawnox in March. The Trib reports that 43-year-old...

Westmoreland County Commissioners have given final approval for a tax break for developers wanting to revitalize dilapidated structures in Trafford Borough. The Trib reports that back in June, borough...

Giant spiders which are rumored to have the ability to fly are now making their debut in Pennsylvania. Joro spiders are invasive, venomous spiders which originate from parts of Asia. Female Joro spide...

Two Indiana County children are hospitalized in critical condition after a fire that destroyed their family's home. Flames ignited at around 1 a.m. Monday at the Seigh family's home on Caroline Street...

State Police from Greensburg have charged four people with obstructing the administration of law and disorderly conduct happening at the Blackburn Center for domestic violence. Troopers accused center...

The bridge carrying William Penn Highway over Turtle Creek in Murrysville will close next week for repairs. The Trib reports that the closure will start October 14th. The work is expected to bring the...