Category Archives: Local News
FIRE DAMAGES THREE ROOMS AT NEW STANTON BUDGET INN
Fire damaged three rooms at the Budget Inn in New Stanton on Friday. The Trib reports that multiple fire departments were sent out at noon on Friday. No word on how the fire started. Several people we...
Nov 10, 2025
POLICE USE CELL PHONE PINGS TO TRACK SUSPECT IN TRANSIENT'S DEATH
Police say they used cell phone towers to track the suspect in the death of Robert Friend. The Trib reports that 47-year-old Joseph Zvara was traced from locations in Greensburg to Loyalhanna Township...
Nov 10, 2025
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: CHILDREN'S TUMOR FOUNDATION
When Liam Hoffman of Penn Township was just 10 years old, his family received a rare diagnosis that causes tumors to grow under his skin. Now 14, Liam is turning his journey into a mission - raising f...
Nov 07, 2025
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO TEAMS UP WITH PUC TO SECURE COMMITMENT FROM UTILITY COMPANIES
Governor Josh Shapiro announced this week that his administration teamed up with the Public Utility Commission to secure a commitment from utility companies that makes sure homes eligible for the low-...
Nov 07, 2025
DOWNTOWN LATROBE SPONSORING ANNUAL HOLLY JOLLY GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST
Downtown Latrobe is sponsoring the annual Holly Jolly Gingerbread House Contest. Kids, adults, and groups are free to participate. Those who would like to enter a gingerbread house need to submit an e...
Nov 07, 2025
TERRELLE PRYOR BEING SUED FOR ROLE IN SOUTH SIDE CRASH
A former Jeannette football standout and NFL player is being sued for his reported role in a crash on Pittsburgh's South Side last year. WTAE-TV reports that on May 31st, Terrelle Pryor allegedly swer...
Nov 07, 2025
HOMICIDE CHARGES FILED IN MAN FOUND DEAD ON STATE GAME LANDS
Homicide charges were filed in the case of a man found dead on state game lands in Westmoreland County. KDKA-TV reports that Joseph Zvara of Greensburg is accused of criminal homicide and abuse of a c...
Nov 07, 2025
PROSECUTORS SAY WOMAN TRIED TO KILL ROOMMATE BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY
Westmoreland County prosecutors say jealousy was the reason a woman tried to kill her roommate over three years ago in Penn Township. The Trib reports that 36-year-old Leah Gillis of North Versailles ...
Nov 07, 2025
JEANNETTE CHASE SUSPECT PLEADS GUILTY
The suspect in a chase two years ago in Jeannette entered a guilty plea in court on Wednesday. The Trib reports that 36-year-old Lance Frederick was charged in connection with a chase in October of 20...
Nov 07, 2025
STATE POLICE PROGRAM FOR LOCAL TEENS INTERESTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER
Local teens interested in a career in law enforcement will get the chance to see what it is like through a program with the state police. WPXI-TV says Troop A of the state police will hold its annual ...
Nov 06, 2025
