Category Archives: Local News

A member of the Norwin School Board has filed a second federal lawsuit against the district and his fellow directors. The Trib reports that Alex Deschelt claimed that he was retaliated against for exe...

Over $100,000 in illegal drug products were seized in a raid at a Youngwood Vape shop on Wednesday. The Trib reports that as part of the investigation at the Youngwood Tobacco and Vape store, an emplo...

Independence Health System has announced plans to merge with the West Virginia University Health System. The Trib reports that the agreement includes an $800 million commitment from the WVU system ove...

A Wilkinsburg man is now facing homicide charges in connection with a case in Washington Township. The Trib reports that 66-year-old Jacqueline Pryber was found dead outside a home in the 2500 block o...

Police across Pennsylvania are warning families about the so-called "Door Kick Challenge" circulating across TikTok. That's where kids bang on stranger's doors, sometimes causing damage. What's more c...

Officals in Latrobe approved advertising the 2026 budget. The Trib reports that there would be a $19,750 budget deficit. City leaders plan to hold the line on property taxes, keeping them at 21.5 mill...

A hunter died after falling on Tuesday in the Mendon neighborhood of South Huntingdon Township. The Trib reports that the incident happened in a wooded area in the 200 block of McCune Road. County Cor...

A precertification of the 2025 general election results was issued yesterday by Westmoreland County's election board. The Trib reports that over 200 races ended in ties after the tallying of over 22,0...

The investigation continues into an officer-involved shooting in Derry Township that killed one man. The Trib reports that 28-year-old Ryan Hunker was killed as he exchanged gunfire with state police ...

Charges are being filed against a woman following the overdose of a baby in Westmoreland County. New Kensington first responders were dispatched to a home on Friday with reports of a one-year-old who ...