Category Archives: Local News
TWO FLOWN TO HOSPITAL AFTER ROUTE 380 CRASH
Two people were flown to the hospital after a crash on Route 380 in Murrysville. The Trib reports that one vehicle was pulling out from the Auction Barn when another vehicle going west on 380 collided...
May 16, 2024
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO GIVING MORE EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO STATE EMPLOYEES
Governor Josh Shapiro is giving more employment benefits to people who work for the state. He signed an executive order Tuesday that will expanded childcare services and sick leave for physical and me...
May 15, 2024
WHITE HOUSE ISSUES NEW POLLUTION RULES AFFECTING COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS
The White House has issued new rules that crack down on pollution that will affect power-plants in Pennsylvania. Opponents say they could force many of the country's coal plants to shut down unless th...
May 15, 2024
WESTMORELAND COUNTY LOOKING AT A FEW OPTIONS TO PAY FOR REGISTER OF WILLS CONSERVATOR
Westmoreland County is looking at a few options to pay for the conservator that will oversee the Register of Wills office. The Trib reports that it was suggested by County Controller Jeffrey Balzer th...
May 15, 2024
LOWER BURRELL MAN ACCUSED OF DISRUPTING CHURCH SERVICES
A Westmoreland County man has been arrested and is accused of disrupting several church services in the Pittsburgh region. KDKA-TV reports that Joseph Gorencic, Jr. of Lower Burrell is accused of disr...
May 15, 2024
ONE PERSON INJURED IN LOWER BURRELL CRASH
One person was hurt in a head-on crash yesterday morning in Lower Burrell. The Trib reports that the crash happened around 6 AM at the intersection with Greensburg Road and Dutchman Run Road. One pers...
May 15, 2024
WORK UNDERWAY FOR ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT EXPANSION
Work is underway to prepare sites for expansion at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. The Trib reports that a former airplane hanger will be torn down near the end of the month, and is part of the setup ...
May 15, 2024
MULTIPLE CHARGES FILED AGAINST GREENSBURG MAN FOR TWIN LAKES INCIDENTS
Westmoreland County Park Police have found the man who has been walking in the nude around Twin Lakes Park. The Trib reports that the suspect, 61-year-old Daniel Horrell of Greensburg, showed up at th...
May 15, 2024
LATROBE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES UPGRADES
Latrobe city council has approved a proposal to upgrade heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment at city hall and lighting at the municipal garage and solid waste transfer station. The Trib...
May 15, 2024
WALLETHUB ANALYSIS HIGHLIGHTS POTENTIAL NEED TO CUT PERSONAL INCOME TAX RATE
An analysis released last month by financial website Wallethub highlights the potential need to cut the state's personal income tax rate. Data focused on comparative tax burdens among states and found...
May 14, 2024
