Category Archives: Local News
SUPERLOAD TRAVELING THROUGH WESTERN PA TODAY
A superload is expected to travel through Western PA today. PennDOT says that it will start in Allegheny County on Tri-Boro Expressway, 130, 48, and William Penn Highway to Indiana County on Routes 22...
Apr 17, 2025
STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO SECURITY AT GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE
Pennsylvania State Police are announcing an independent review into security at the Governor's Residence following the arson attack last weekend. State Police say they are hiring a third-party expert ...
Apr 17, 2025
US JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ASSISTING IN ARSON ATTACK INVESTIGATION
The U.S. Justice Department is assisting with the investigation into the arson attack at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence. Attorney General Pam Bondi told reporters yesterday the fire at the home...
Apr 17, 2025
SECOND MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH 2023 JEANNETTE SHOOTING
A second man has been charged in connection with a 2023 fatal shooting in Jeannette. The Trib reports that 27-year-old Deshawn Russell was awaiting arraignment on charges of first and second degree mu...
Apr 17, 2025
MAWC HIRES GEORGIA-BASED COMPANY TO PAY ITS VENDORS
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has hired a Georgia-based company to pay its vendors. The Trib reports that this is a trial run with Repay of Atlanta that could bring the authority up t...
Apr 17, 2025
REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE TO IMPLEMENT CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FEES
The Westmoreland County Register of Wills office will implement fees for those who makes a payment with a credit card. The Trib reports that the fees will apply for those filing wills, estate document...
Apr 17, 2025
MORE INFORMATION RELEASED ON SHOOTING DEATH IN ROSTRAVER
More information has been released on the shooting death of a Rostraver woman last Friday. The Trib reports that Jennah Sibert's fiancee, Bryan Murray, reported the death to police, and met them outsi...
Apr 17, 2025
TRUCK CRASH IN UNITY TOWNSHIP
A portion of Route 30 was closed last night in Unity Township due to a truck crash. The Trib reports that first responders were dispatched to Route 30 eastbound near Johnson Road just before 8 PM for ...
Apr 17, 2025
TSA PRECHECK ENROLLMENT EVENT AT ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT
The Transportation Security Administration is hosting a PreCheck enrollment event at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport starting later this month. The application period will be open on weekdays from Apri...
Apr 16, 2025
BUSY HOLIDAY WEEKEND ANTICIPATED ON PA TURNPIKE
It's expected to be a busy holiday weekend on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Officials project over two-million-drivers will take the Turnpike from Good Friday through the Monday after Easter. The Turnpik...
Apr 16, 2025
