Category Archives: Local News
ONE PERSON KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
One person was killed over the weekend in a motorcycle crash in Allegheny Township. KDKA-TV reports that the crash happened just after 7:30 PM on Saturday in the 300 block of Markle Road. 32-year-old ...
Jun 24, 2024
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: "VETERANS BENEFITS: GET WHAT YOU DESERVE"
Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., served as Under Secretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from May 2018 to January 2021. He is the author of "Veterans Benefits for You: Get What Y...
Jun 21, 2024
LATROBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO FEATURE SCREENING OF "FRED ROGERS - IN HIS OWN WORDS"
The Latrobe Historical Society will have a presentation into the early life of television legend Fred Rogers. The Trib reports that the presentations will be held today and tomorrow at the society's h...
Jun 21, 2024
WESTMORELAND COUNTY MAN BEHIND BARS
A Westmoreland County man is behind bars after he allegedly tried to meet up with a teen for sex. An organization called 814 Pred Hunters, who work to expose online predators, says 31-year-old Ryan Ga...
Jun 21, 2024
LIGHTNING STRIKE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRE THAT DAMAGED MONESSEN HOME
A Monessen couple says a lightning strike is responsible for sparking a fire that left their home damaged this week. Chris Vaccaro says his wife was out in the backyard of their property and saw a bol...
Jun 21, 2024
NEW TURNPIKE MAINTENANCE COMPLEX APPROVED BY PENN TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS
A new turnpike facility was approved by Penn Township officials. The Trib reports that the new maintenance complex will be located on a nearly 42-acre property along with an entrance on Route 130 and ...
Jun 21, 2024
GREENSBURG-SALEM SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BUDGET
The Greensburg-Salem school board approved the 2024-25 budget last night, but the tax hike that went with it is not the one recommended by the business manager. The Trib reports that the 2.5 mill incr...
Jun 21, 2024
JEANNETTE WOMAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT BY VEHICLE
A Jeannette woman was charged with hitting another woman with her SUV. The Trib reports that 23-year-old Jenna Ann Pippins was charged with aggravated assault by vehicle, reckless endangerment and oth...
Jun 21, 2024
CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT EXTENDED TO 4PM TODAY
An Air quality action alert for Westmoreland County was extended yesterday. The PA Department of Environmental Protection extended the Code Orange Air Quality Alert until 4:00 this afternoon. A code O...
Jun 21, 2024
RUSSIAN DETAINEE'S MOTHER SUES GOVERNMENT
The mother of a Pennsylvania man currently serving time in a Russian prison camp has sued the U.S. Government to try to get her son home. KDKA-TV reports that Marc Fogel was taken into custody three y...
Jun 20, 2024
