Category Archives: Local News

ONE KILLED IN NEW KEN SHOOTING
One person was killed in a shooting in New Kensington early Saturday morning. The Trib reports that county detectives were called out to the Elks Lodge at 3:30 AM. The victim, identified only as a 46-...
Cindy Perino Dec 08, 2025

SPRINGDALE POLICE CHARGE MONESSEN MAN WITH SHOOTING
Police in Springdale charged a Monessen man with a shooting at a borough business Saturday night. The Trib reports that 22-year-old Armando Antonio Diaz was charged with robbery, theft, aggravated and...
Cindy Perino Dec 08, 2025

GREENSBURG MAN ORDERED TO SERVE PRISON TIME
A Greensburg man was ordered to serve time in prison for possession of child pornography. The Trib reports that 26-year-old Trent Sullivan pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts after police found multipl...
Cindy Perino Dec 08, 2025

PENN TOWNSHIP HOME GUTTED BY FIRE
A house in Penn Township was gutted by a fire Saturday night. The Trib reports that crews were called out to the home in the 300 block of Murrysville Road at 10:30 PM. State police fire marshals are i...
Cindy Perino Dec 08, 2025

COOK TOWNSHIP HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE
A home was destroyed by a fire sunday afternoon in Cook Township. The Trib reports that the fire was at a home on Hoods Mill Road. The fire set off ammunition inside the home. No injuries were reporte...
Cindy Perino Dec 08, 2025

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: JOHNSON'S HEATING AND HEROES NEVER ALONE
Jennifer Miele hosts Westmoreland Community Connections on WHJB this Sunday - and we're shining a light on an incredible opportunity for one deserving veteran in the Pittsburgh region. Hear the detail...
Cindy Perino Dec 05, 2025

RITZ PEANUT BUTTER CRACKER SANDWICHES RECALLED
Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches are being recalled due to a labeling error. Mondelez Global LLC issued a recall for 70 cases of the cracker sandwiches after a mix-up where peanut butter crackers...
Cindy Perino Dec 05, 2025

PRESIDENT TRUMP TO TRAVEL TO PA NEXT WEEK
President Trump is set to travel to Pennsylvania next week for remarks on the economy and inflation. The president is looking to discuss his economic agenda as polls consistently show Americans are co...
Cindy Perino Dec 05, 2025

HOLLY JOLLY CELEBRATIONS BEGIN IN LATROBE
Last night was light-up night in Latrobe as the community tree at Rogers Park was lit for the first time this season. Events continue tonight with a concert at Saint Vincent College, and a full day of...
Cindy Perino Dec 05, 2025

UPPER BURRELL OFFICIALS LOOKING TO SETUP NOTIFICATION APP
Officials in Upper Burrell are looking to set up a notification app for residents in the township. Supervisors Chairman Ross Walker the Third says an account with Savvy Citizen should be ready to go s...
Cindy Perino Dec 05, 2025








