Bushy Run Battlefield has announced that at the upcoming battle reenactment, they will rename a hill on its 218-acre property to a more culturally appropriate name. The Trib reports that the hill is informally known as Iroquois Hill and was meant to refer to indigenous people who took part in the battle from five nati...

The National Weather Service has put a heat advisory out for most of Westmoreland County from noon till 8:00 tonight. High temperatures combined with the humidity levels will have the heat index up to 103 degrees, and that could cause some heat illnesses. The NWS advises people to stay hydrated, stay in air-condition...

Governor Josh Shapiro and U.S. Senator Dave McCormick are slated to appear at an upcoming artificial intelligence summit in Pittsburgh. AI Horizons 2025 is happening at Bakery Square on September 11th and 12th. Tech professionals will be joining the elected leaders to discuss ways that AI-based systems will be able t...

One person was hospitalized after a crash in Sutersville yesterday afternoon. WTAE-TV reports that the crash happened near the intersection of Knox Avenue and 4th Street. A three-wheeled vehicle allegedly rear-ended a parked car. The severity of the injuries is unknown. State police are investigating.

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held last week for the Church View Senior Residences in Mt. Pleasant Township. The Trib reports that the affordable senior housing units will be located on a two-acre portion of land next to St. Florian Parish. The project is fully funded with money from the housing authority, the state...

The mother and the person that Kort Eckman tried to kill in October of 2023 is asking a judge that her son, the accused murderer, to receive a special kosher diet in line with his religious beliefs. The Trib reports that police accused Eckman of trying to stab his mother, believing that she was a Nazi war criminal. E...

A Delmont man, who is charged with his wife in the torture and death of their adopted son, wants a separate trial. The Trib reports that the attorney for Jacob Maloberti said that evidence suggests that Lauren was the person who beat and killed five-year-old Landon in early 2024. Police said that the boy's injuries w...

The wife of Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman says she wouldn't support her husband if he ran for higher office. In a recent podcast interview, Gisele Fetterman said she wouldn't be supportive when asked about the prospect of her husband running for president. Senator Fetterman has been mentioned as a possible 2028...

Peoples Library in Lower Burrell is partnering with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre for a free program this week. Called "Dance the Story", the session is planned for tomorrow at the library on Wachter Street starting at 1:30 p.m. Kids will get a chance to dance with a teaching artist and see a costume from t...

The Penn-Trafford community is mourning the death of one of its high school football coaches. The Trib reports that 41-year-old TJ Detruf, the assistant freshman coach at Penn Trafford, died Saturday at his home in Hempfield. Detruf previously coached at Jeannette, where he played quarterback. The Penn-Trafford Footb...

Some nighttime ramp closures and detours will start tonight on I-70 at the Fayette City exit. The Trib reports that the closures will run from 6 PM to 6AM to allow crews to patch concrete pavement, make drainage repairs, and replace barriers on the off-ramp and on-ramp. The work is expected to wrap up by Friday. Det...

Officials in Avonmore have started cleanup efforts after rain caused flash flooding in the borough. The Trib reports that multiple cases of flash flooding were reported through town, effectively overwhelming the borough's drainage system. Emergency crews spent several hours pumping out basements. In addition to the ...

A man who was involved in an incident in Ligonier Township on Saturday died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Trib reports that police were trying to pull over the unidentified victim near Route 30 and Baywood Road. When police encountered the man, gunshots were heard. It was not explained why the man was bei...

Multiple fire crews are on the scene of a fire in Vandergrift this morning. Westmoreland County 911 confirmed over 20 fire companies from Westmoreland, Indiana and Armstrong counties were called at 8:00 this morning, including Iselin-West Lebanon fire department. Officials confirmed that the fire set off ammunition t...

Grow Westmoreland, co-founded by Westmoreland County Commissioner Sean Kertes, has a major benefit event on the calendar designed to fund scholarships for students studying a skilled trade. Learn about a "A Toast to the Trades" coming up on August 28 by listening to Westmoreland Community Connections, Sunday ...

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 July 19th, there were more than ten-thousand first time filings in the state. That number is down by more than 34-hundred filings compared to the week prior. Nation...

The West Leechburg Fireman's Festival is planned for tomorrow. It is happening at the fireman's recreation grounds on Gosser Avenue from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be food and drinks, various vendors, raffles and more. The event also includes a car cruise with an entry fee of five dollars.

Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a bank in downtown New Kensington. The Trib reports that a Ford Ranger crashed into the First National Bank on Kensington Square around 2:13 PM. The driver was taken to the hospital for observation, while a customer in the bank was treated for an inju...

An East Huntingdon nursing home will be one of six facilities in the Western PA region going up for auction this year. The Trib reports that Scottdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center will be auctioned off in September along with facilities in Jefferson, Clearfield, McKean, Allegheny and Beaver counties. The nurs...

State police arrested a Florida man on drug charges after a traffic stop on the PA Turnpike. The Trib reports that an SUV was pulled over by State Police at Mile Marker 83 on the Turnpike in Mt. Pleasant Township. The driver, Miguel Rodriguez of Orlando, was found with over 37 pounds of suspected cocaine in a hidden c...

Monessen High School was evacuated after work crews accidentally hit a gas line Thursday morning. The Trib reports that first responders were sent to the school at 10:20 AM as crews hit a gas line connecting to the school. The gas was shut off by noon and the situation was made safe. No injuries were reported.

Electric bills in Pennsylvania could rise even more come next year. The regional power grid operator PJM has announced that bills are expected to increase following the latest capacity auction earlier this week, where the cap was set at about 329-dollars-per-day. That's an increase of almost 22-percent from the cap t...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is criticizing New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for not condemning what he calls "blatantly antisemitic" rhetoric. Shapiro told Jewish Insider that Mamdani needs to speak with moral clarity and reject extremist language from his supporters. Mamdani is challengin...

The Steelers arrived yesterday at Saint Vincent College for training camp. WTAE-TV reports that businesses are ready for the fans who will make their way to the college to watch the team train. Restaurants and bars in the area anticipate a spike in business during camp. Fans are reminded that the parking gates open ...

State police are looking for information on an explosive device placed underneath a lawn tractor in Salem Township. KDKA-TV reports that the explosion happened just after 8:00 PM Sunday at a home along Route 22. Trooper Steven Limani said that the incident was an isolated one and there is no danger to the public. He...

A Mt. Pleasant Man was in court yesterday one week after he was denied transport from the county jail for not taking off his yarmulke. The Trib reports that last week, 49-year-old Kort Eckman refused to take off the cap as he is observing Jewish traditions, but officials saw it as a concern related to potential contra...

Four Hempfield fire departments are taking steps to dissolve their charters and move towards township management. The Trib reports that the Carbon and Hempfield #2 fire companies announced their intent to do so in June, with approval of that first step expected for Monday. Grapeville fire department will also be on t...

A judge has dismissed a case of fraud against a Leechburg Contractor saying the prosecution had insufficient evidence. The Trib reports that 42-year-old Dawayne Redmond was accused of bilking customers in a $59,000 home improvement project in Unity in 2022. Authorities claimed he took the money, but never completed t...

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is revealing the cause of the statewide 9-1-1 outage earlier this month. PEMA says the 9-1-1 system went down on July 11th due to a defect in an operating system that was not related to a cyberattack. The outage lasted several hours before crews were able to get the system...

Officials say mine subsidence is to blame for a sinkhole in Monessen that has prompted a local emergency disaster declaration. WTAE-TV reports that the sinkhole developed on State Road between the intersections with Pennsylvania Avenue and Route 906. The hole measured around 10 feet by 15 feet on the surface and arou...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reporting to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe today as this summer's training camp gets underway. Their first open practice will be happening tomorrow afternoon. Fans can attend the practices for free but mobile tickets are required. The team will hold a night practice at Latrobe Memorial...

A Belle Vernon man was ordered to serve two and a half years in federal prison for failing to pay employment taxes for illegal aliens. The Trib reports 28-year-old Andy Ha ran Prosperity Services, Inc., but investigators say that he provided employment, housing and transportation for over 25 people who were illegally ...

The man who robbed a Unity Township pizza shop was sentenced yesterday in Westmoreland County Court. The Trib reports that 25-year-old Austin Lewis pleaded guilty in April to two counts of robbery and related misdemeanors in connection with the January, 2024 robbery of the Sugar Shack Pizza and Pastry shop just outsid...

The family of a South Greensburg man hit by a snowplow in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Westmoreland Landscapes LLC the company contracted to clear the parking lot where the crash happened. The Trib reports that 73-year-old Paul Tucci was killed as he was walking to his vehicle on January 5th afte...

State officials say mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus are spreading across Pennsylvania. The Department of Environmental Protection says the virus has been detected in more than half of the counties in the Commonwealth, including all of the Susquehanna Valley. The CDC says most people do not develop symptoms after ...

Plans are in place to move the entire Pennsylvania Turnpike over to open road tolling. Planners for the route say the full system will be set up by January of 2027. This means that overhead scanners will read license plates and EZ-Pass transponders in order to collect tolls along the roadway, eliminating the need for...

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is looking for volunteers. They need people to help them as they look after homeless pets at the shelter in New Kensington. Opportunities range from dog and cat care to building maintenance, office work, and event planning and fundraising. Anyone who is interested can find conta...

Some area attorneys are planning to participate in a free legal clinic for parents and families in Westmoreland County. The event will focus on child custody and legal issues related to school and education. Summit Legal Aid and the Westmoreland Bar Association are hosting the session on August 1st at the association...

A woman who has reportedly worked in a number of Western Pennsylvania health care facilities as a nurse in recent years is facing allegations. Shannon Womack was pulled over for a traffic stop in Washington County back in April and reportedly provided officers with three different names. Investigators say they have l...

A Westmoreland County couple convicted of assaulting a teenage boy to the point of permanent disfigurement is learning their fate. State police went to the Derry Township home of Charles and Jamie Harr in September of 2023 to perform a welfare check on the boy. The victim was taken for treatment when officers noticed...

A North Huntingdon girl drowned in a kayak accident in Presque Isle Bay Friday night. The Trib reports that the Erie County Coroner identified the victim as 17-year-old Madison Gallagher. Gallagher was kayaking with a man on Friday when their boats overturned. A man operating a jet ski was able to save the man, but ...

A Jeanette man charged with a fatal shooting outside the city's high school football stadium is looking to withdraw his guilty plea. The Trib reports that 46-year-old Greg Harper told a county judge yesterday that his then-defense attorney promised he would get a sentence of no longer than two years in prison for a gu...

No injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle crash in Derry Township this morning. The crash was reported at 7:12 AM at the intersection of Route 981 and Lee-Valley Road. Three vehicles were involved. The road was closed for over two hours this morning. Details on how the crash happened have not been released.

Pennsylvania is sending reinforcements to crews battling wildfires in the Western U.S. Wildland firefighters with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are being deployed to Colorado, where multiple fires have burned thousands of acres. The group gathered in Dauphin County Saturday before beginning the...

The family of an Avonmore man who died from injuries in a truck crash last Thursday thanked those who tried to save him. The Trib reports that 71-year-old Carl Noonan died Friday afternoon at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. The day before, his truck rolled over near the Route 119/Route 66 interchange in New Stanto...

A tip from a messaging application led state police to charging an Irwin man with child pornography possession. The Trib reports that 34-year-old Joshua Ward now faces 10 counts of dissemination of child sexual abuse material and related crimes. The tip came from the messaging service Kik, which contained a video fil...

A road resurfacing project gets underway today in parts of Westmoreland County. The Trib reports that the $11.3 million project will affect parts of Routes 30 and 130, Pittsburgh Street, Youghiogheny Street and Hancock Avenue. Work will take place between 7-5 each day from now until late October. The work is being d...

A Lower Burrell man is accused of having inappropriate content involving minors. The Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office has charged 29-year-old Christian Tominello with 100 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Police launched an investigation after they were notified that files possibly showi...

A woman from Beaver Falls is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in lottery scratch-off tickets from a convenience store in Mt. Pleasant. KDKA-TV reports that 29-year-old Susan Decker allegedly took $5000 worth of tickets between February and March. The Westmoreland County District Attorney's office said they ha...

Hempfield Parks and Recreation has a slew of events on the calendar this summer and fall including movie nights, concerts and family nights out. And some of the fall programming will be at the new Hempfield Municipal Complex along Route 30. Listen to Westmoreland Community Connections Sunday at 7am and 11pm as host Jen...