Category Archives: Local News
GRAND JURY CREATED IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY TO INVESTIGATE UNSOLVED CRIMES
For the first time in more than 30 years, a grand jury will investigate unsolved crimes in Westmoreland County. The Trib reports that Judge Christopher Feliciani approved the formation of the grand ju...
Oct 25, 2023
JEANNETTE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUG CHARGES
A Jeannette man pleaded guilty to drug charges in Federal Court on Tuesday. The Trib reports that 25-year-old Tristin Axton entered guilty pleas in connection with a case from March of this year when ...
Oct 25, 2023
PENN TOWNSHIP SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR KILLING FATHER, AUNT
A Penn Township man was ordered to serve life in prison for killing his father and aunt. The Trib reports that 43-year-old Neal Hubish entered guilty pleas to two counts of first degree murder and was...
Oct 25, 2023
HOUSE DAMAGED BY FIRE IN GREENSBURG TUESDAY
No injuries were reported in a fire Tuesday evening in Greensburg. The Trib reports that the fire was reported around 7 PM at a home at the intersection of Unity Way and Evergreen Avenue. Most of the ...
Oct 25, 2023
FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS MORNING
A frost advisory is in effect for Westmoreland, Allegheny and Indiana Counties until 9:00 this morning. The National Weather Service says the frost this morning could do some harm to sensitive outdoor...
Oct 23, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WELL PAD SCHEDULED FOR UPPER BURRELL
Upper Burrell residents can weigh in on the township's fifth proposed well pad next month. The Trib reports that a public hearing for the Artemis well pad, which would be at 931 Merwin Road, will foll...
Oct 23, 2023
JEANNETTE MAN CHARGED WITH DRUG-RELATED CRIMES BY NEW KENSINGTON POLICE
A man who New Kensington police say admitted to smoking marijuana and then invited an officer to search him has been ordered to stand trial in Westmoreland County on drug charges. The Trib reports tha...
Oct 23, 2023
TURNPIKE ROAD WORK EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAFFIC DELAYS IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Some road work on the Turnpike will cause some delays in Westmoreland County starting tonight. The Trib reports that work to repair a bridge deck joint will close the right-hand Westbound lane of the ...
Oct 23, 2023
HOMEOWNER DIES IN NEW KENSINGTON HOUSE FIRE
One person died and four others are recovering after a fire on Saturday in the Valley Heights area of New Kensington. KDKA-TV reports that the fire was reported around 11:30 Saturday morning at a home...
Oct 23, 2023
JUVENILE CAUGHT AFTER ESCAPING DETENTION CENTER, STEALING CAR IN LATROBE
A juvenile who escaped from a local detention center was arrested after stealing a car in Latrobe. KDKA-TV reports that Latrobe Police Chief Richard Bosco said that four vehicles were stolen over the ...
Oct 20, 2023
