Category Archives: Local News

The trial is now underway for a New Stanton man accused of raping a woman during a Halloween Party in 2020. The Trib reports that 28-year-old Anthony Lucas is charged with rape, sexual assault, involu...

Several roads were closed due to flooding in the Ligonier area yesterday due to the heavy storms that rolled through. The Trib reports that the first call for the day came at 4:30 for a flooded vehicl...

Once again, high winds are expected today. The National Weather Service extended a high wind advisory to 7:00 tonight for Westmoreland County and some of the surrounding areas to the north, west and s...

A state court ruling from last year on reimbursing injured workers for the cost of CBD oil is being appealed. The original suit argued that the costly oil derived from cannabis plants should be paid f...

The Plum Borough Council is commending a neighbor for rushing in to help victims of the deadly Rustic Ridge house explosion in August. The council presented Greg Renko with a proclamation during last ...

One state legislative leader says she'll work on getting an increase this year for Pennsylvania's minimum wage. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward says some 22 states raised their minimum wage this...

Voting is open in PennDOT's annual "Paint the Plow" contest. Students from schools in each of the department's districts have entered submissions of snow plows decorated with artwork inspired by this ...

A New Florence man is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and other offenses for a domestic incident Saturday night. The Trib reports that police were called to 19th Street in New Flo...

A Greensburg man pleaded guilty to robbing a bank in Hempfield two years ago. The Trib reports that 31-year-old Jonathan Smith, Jr. pleaded guilty to charges of robbery, theft, receiving stolen proper...

Westmoreland County prosecutors dismissed rape and related crimes against a Blairsville man as the accuser has refused to testify. The Trib reports that 48-year-old Laurence Dornin, Jr. was facing rap...