Category Archives: Local News
JUDGE SETS BOND FOR CHICAGO MAN CHARGED IN WESTMORELAND CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS
Bail was set for a Chicago man who is allegedly part of a multicounty catalytic converter theft ring. The Trib reports that 32-year-old Christian Buie was ordered to serve three $250,000 straight cash...
Jul 26, 2023
TRAFFORD COUPLE PLEAD GUILTY ON PROSTITUTION CHARGES
A couple from Trafford pleaded guilty to charges related to the operation of a sex business from their home this year. The Trib reports that 53-year-old Robert Wargo pleaded guilty to three misdemeano...
Jul 26, 2023
CREWS CALLED OUT TO FIRE IN FORMER SOUTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP COFFEE SHOP
Firefighters were on the scene last night of a fire at a former coffee shop in South Huntingdon Township. The Trib reports that fires were found in both the basement and attic of the former Breaktime ...
Jul 26, 2023
FORMER INDIANA COUNTY WOMAN DIES IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN MT. PLEASANT TOWNSHIP
Two people died Tuesday night in a motorcycle crash on Route 819 in Mt. Pleasant Township. The Trib reports that the motorcycle crashed into a home at 7656 Route 819 in the area of Hunker, according t...
Jul 26, 2023
DEFENSE WITNESSES CALLED TO STAND AGAINST ROBERT BOWERS
Six defense witnesses were called to the stand yesterday for the trial of Robert Bowers. WTAE-TV reports that Bowers was convicted earlier this year of killing 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life Synag...
Jul 25, 2023
PAVING IN YOUNGWOOD BOROUGH STARTS TODAY
A single lane restriction starts today for drivers in Youngwood Borough. The Trib reports that paving will take place from 6 AM to 5 PM every weekday through august 4th on a section of 4th street in t...
Jul 25, 2023
DERRY TOWNSHIP MAN FALLS VICTIM TO GIFT-CARD SCAMMER
A Derry Township man fell victim to a gift-card related scam earlier this month and is now out $1000. The Trib reports that the man believed he was buying an enclosed trailer from a seller in Montana ...
Jul 25, 2023
MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS TESTIFY IN FATAL SHOOTING TRIAL
Two mental health experts testified yesterday in a hearing for a now 16-year-old boy charged in connection with a fatal shooting last summer in New Kensington. The Trib reports that Avian Molter of Pi...
Jul 25, 2023
SOMERSET COUNTY MAN SENTENCED FOR VEHICULAR HOMICIDE
A man from Somerset County was sentenced yesterday for killing a Hempfield man while he was riding his bike. The Trib reports that 45-year-old Adam Ulrich pleaded guilty in May to charges of vehicular...
Jul 25, 2023
WESTMORELAND COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICE TO GALLERIA AT PITTSBURGH MILLS TEMPORARILY CUT OFF
Westmoreland County Transit's service to the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills will be temporarily cut starting today. The Trib reports that the Route 14 bus service that goes through New Kensington and th...
Jul 24, 2023
