Category Archives: Local News

Over 500 westmoreland county employees ratified a new union contract with the county on Monday. The Trib reports that the new contract with SEIU Local 668 and Healthcare PA was overwhelmingly approved...

An East Huntingdon man was shot in a confrontation with state troopers on Sunday. The Trib reports that 61-year-old Jim Miller was firing guns throughout the day on Sunday at his home off Route 819. B...

State Police will hold a news conference later today concerning an officer-involved shooting near West Overton Sunday night. The Trib reports that police were called out at 9:30 last night to the area...

The Westmoreland County Register of Wills is facing allegations of contempt of court. The Trib reports that Sherry Margetti Hamilton is accused of not filing adoption records promptly for cases that g...

This year's nominees for the 4th Annual Willie Thrower Award are:   Nolan DiLucia, Peters Township Julian Dugger, Penn Hills Jake Wolfe, Montour Payton Wehner, Central Catholic Logan Kushner, Nor...

Charges have been filed against four individuals picked up Wednesday as authorities investigate this week's burglary of a New Kensington gun store. A suspect drove a truck through the door of RC Firea...

One month after its owner was shot and killed, the victim's bar in Lower Burrell is about to reopen. David Magill, proprietor of Mogie's Irish Pub, was fatally shot last month outside of the business ...

A man wanted in connection with three robberies in the region was picked up Thursday in Hazelwood by Pittsburgh SWAT and other law enforcement officers. The Trib reports that 19-year-old Sean Jones of...

A Latrobe woman is charged with stealing $5000 from a Greensburg man that she was providing care for. The Trib reports that 35-year-old Britnee Sylvis is facing charges of receiving stolen property an...

Officials with the union representing over 500 Westmoreland County workers will vote on a new labor agreement early next week. The Trib reports that officials on Thursday confirmed a tentative agreeme...