Category Archives: Local News

First time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Pennsylvania. That's according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending November 15th, there were over ten-thousand-500...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says President Trump is "deepening the divides" in the U.S. after the president's social media post calling for a group of Democrats to be tried for "seditious behav...

Senator John Fetterman is criticizing President Trump over his online posts calling Democrat lawmakers "traitors." Trump posted on social media, accusing six members of Congress of displaying "seditio...

Hempfield Supervisors are looking over two versions of the 2026 budget, with one due for preliminary approval on Monday. The Trib reports that one version keeps property taxes at 3 mills, but the othe...

Layoffs and spending cuts could come at the county level to help trim a $30 million deficit in the 2026 proposed budget. The Trib reports that Commissioners approved advertising the spending plan, whi...

A couple from Monessen faces felony charges after a two-year-old overdosed from cocaine and fentanyl. The Trib reports that Sable Ford and Travis Holmes are charged with child endangerment, criminal c...

A Latrobe man was ordered yesterday to serve up to 17 years in prison for possession of child pornography. The Trib reports that 46-year-old Joshua Clawson pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts in connec...

A bill that would ban hair discrimination in Pennsylvania is headed to the governor's desk. The State Senate voted 44-3 yesterday to pass the CROWN Act, which amends the Human Relations Act to prohibi...

Over 1000 American flags were burned during dignified flag retirement ceremonies held by the American Legion post in Monessen. The Trib reports that flags in worn out or poor condition are given one l...

A Westmoreland County Commissioner has refuted claims that the criminal prosecution of the county's former purchasing director was an effort to cover up actions taken outside official channels. The Tr...