The man known across Western Pennsylvania as the long-time voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins has died. Team leadership has confirmed legendary broadcaster Mike Lange passed away at his home in Pittsburgh yesterday at the age of 76. The California native spent well over four decades calling Pens games before retiring a...

Someone in Westmoreland County is $500,000 richer as they hit the jackpot in the Cash 5 Game. Lottery officials say the winning ticket was sold at the PT Pit Stop convenience store on Route 130 in Penn Township. The ticket matched all five numbers from Tuesday's draw, which were 11-17-25-26-42. The store will get a ...

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is starting the process of stocking trout for the year. Volunteers were out releasing fish in Deer Creek yesterday. Stocking is getting started a little earlier than usual, as the trout season begins less than a week into April this time around. Officials are planning to sto...

A New Kensington man wanted for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home four years ago was arrested on Tuesday after he was seen riding a vehicle without a seatbelt. The Trib reports that police in Arnold charged 60-year-old Robert Dorsey with three felony counts of aggravated assault and several misdemeanors after pol...

Norwin School Board this week awarded over $6 million worth of contracts for a renovation at the Norwin High School Auditorium. The Trib reports that the work will include the replacement of the acoustics in the auditorium walls and ceiling; accessibility improvements to the seating and restrooms; improvement of stage...

PennDOT District 12 has closed a small bridge in Rostraver earlier than expected due to safety concerns. The Trib reports that Penndot's bridge safety team had noticed some structural changes on the bridge that carries Route 136 over Pollock Run. It was originally scheduled to close on April 1st for a replacement pro...

North Huntingdon Township officials have ended talks with the developers of a proposed sports complex and put a halt to drafting a lease with them. The Trib reports that the vote was 4-3 to end the process that had gone on for nine months. The developers, Josh Zugai and David Ponsonby of NHT Investment Partners, were l...

Butler County native Marc Fogel is back in Western Pennsylvania after spending more than three years in a Russian prison. Loved ones confirmed that Fogel was onboard a flight that landed at Pittsburgh International yesterday afternoon. He was returned to the U.S. last week and had to complete the U.S. State Departmen...

PA CareerLink is hosting a job fair in Lower Burrell tomorrow. It is happening at the VFW post on Wildlife Lodge Road. Job seekers are asked to bring their resumes and to be prepared to interview on the spot. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

An elderly man is recovering after suffering hypothermia while stuck in a crashed vehicle in Lower Burrell. Officials say a person walking their dog spotted the man's SUV stuck in a ditch near the Hill Crest Country Club around eight o'clock yesterday morning. The driver told officials he had been trapped since aroun...

A Maryland man is charged with credit card fraud after he used a card belonging to the Richmond, Virginia Redevelopment and Housing Authority to book a hotel in Unity Township. The Trib reports that 47-year-old Patrick Rooney tried to book two rooms for seven days at the Springhill Suites using a different last name a...

A South Greensburg man accused of assaulting a hunter in a private field last year is seeking dismissal of the charges. The Trib reports 33-year-old Cody Ostrosky was originally charged last summer with misdemeanor shooting at a human while hunting and illegal hunting for the incident on December 4th that resulted in ...

A Hempfield man charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill his estranged sister wants to rescind his guilty plea. The Trib reports that 64-year-old Peter Cute pleaded guilty to one count of criminal solicitation to commit homicide back in October, but his public defender, Sara Reeb, said that he didn't understand th...

PennDOT is setting aside dedicated windows of time at drivers license centers throughout the state to help folks who need to acquire a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or photo ID. The IDs will be required to be shown -- starting May 7th -- by anyone who wants to board a domestic commercial flight. Regionally, the ...

The Latrobe Art Center is featuring a new exhibit exploring the influences on Mr. Rogers. The long-running popular children's program, Mister Rogers Neighborhood, was created and hosted by Latrobe native Fred Rogers who died in 2003. The exhibit is called "Friends in the Neighborhood: A Study of Fred Rogers' Men...

Applications are being sought for the annual Race for Grace on April 5th. The Trib reports that the event raises money for families and children battling pediatric brain cancer nd supports research on a fast-growing incurable type of brain cancer. The event is held in memory of Grace Ekis, a 5-year-old girl who lost ...

Work is starting on the open tolling system for the PA Turnpike on the Western side of the state. WPXI-TV reports that stone poles, called gantries, have started to go up along the turnpike's western side. The gantries will hold the EZ pass readers and cameras to capture your license plate for toll by plate options. ...

Hempfield School board last night formally accepted the resignation of the former Boys Basketball Coach from his position as guidance counselor. The Trib reports that Bill Swan will retire effective June 2nd. He was placed on administrative leave from the coaching and counseling positions on January 14th as the distr...

Frigid temperatures continue to affect portions of Westmoreland County. The National Weather Service has a cold weather advisory in effect until 10 AM. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero are expected and that could result in hypothermia if proper precautions are not taken. People are advised to wear proper clothing...

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Westmoreland County until 10 this morning. The National Weather Service says by the time the winter storm ends, we'll have an inch of snow, and winds will gust to 40 miles an hour. Roads, especially bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous, and that coul...

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is backing a bill in Congress meant to fight the fentanyl crisis. The A-G recently voiced his support for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would put fentanyl-related drugs in the same Class One scheduling as fentanyl under the Controlled Substance Act. Sunday said drug trafficker...

A man was shot while police were serving a warrant in East Vandegrift Friday morning. State police and U.S. Marshals were joined by ATF officials in the raid on an apartment above the post office in the 200 block of McKinley Avenue around 7 AM. State troopers say that shots were fired, and the suspect, identified onl...

West Leechburg will receive 24/7 police coverage as part of a deal with Allegheny Township. The Trib reports that the arrangement begins in March, as Allegheny Township will provide round the clock coverage for roughly the cost that West Leechburg is paying to keep its three-officer police force going on a part-time b...

Traffic will be restricted this week over the New Kensington Bridge this week. PennDOT officials say that the two lane bridge connecting East Deer and New Kensington over the Allegheny River will be reduced to one lane from 9 AM to 3 PM today through Friday. Crews will be installing railings during that time. Flagge...

A former second deputy in the county Register of Wills office has announced she will run for the leading position. The Trib reports 60-year-old Himberly Horrell makes the third candidate to enter the race. She had served under Sherry Margetti Hamilton from 2016 until resigning in 2018 due to leadership concerns. She...

A developer has sued North Huntingdon Township officials over the rejection of a subdivision plan near the Altman Farms Neighborhood. The Trib reports that Maronda Homes of Robinson said that township officials had no right to deny approval based on traffic and safety concerns, and are asking the judge to overturn the...

Authorities are charging a Latrobe man following the death last year of a man who suffered a drug overdose. Investigators say that 39-year-old Joseph Bowser sold illegal drugs to 29-year-old Jonathan Campbell the night before the victim's death. Charges against Bowser -- who was arrested on Friday -- include drug del...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is suing the Trump Administration over the federal funding freeze. The lawsuit claims the state is still unable to access over one-billion-dollars in federal funds, with another 900-million requiring a review before it can be sent out. This is despite multiple orders from federal ju...

Rising costs and a lack of volunteer participation are being cited as the reasons for the cancelation of this year's Rostraver Township Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry. The annual event has historically served as a major fundraiser for the department. This year marks the first time the event has been canceled.

The Plum School Board is planning to decide on a contract to replace their high school tennis courts this month. A vote on a construction proposal is expected during the meeting on February 25th. The courts are in such poor shape right now that students will be playing their matches at Boyce Park this upcoming season...

Westmoreland leaders are pointing out workforce, shelter, and high-speed internet needs as part of this year's State of the County address. Officials gathered for the annual luncheon yesterday to talk about the potential for growth in the area. Commissioner Sean Kertes told the group more young people need to be enco...

Westmoreland County authorities recovered two stolen guns while they served two protection from abuse and eviction orders in New Kensington on Wednesday. The Trib reports that a .45 caliber Glock and 9mm Taurus along with additional ammo and a loaded extended magazine were found in the home of 18-year-old Ralph Earl S...

Drug and weapon charges filed in New Kensington against a former member of the Pagans motorcycle gang have been dismissed. The Trib reports that 44-year-old Bill Rana of Sharpsburg had charges dismissed after a preliminary hearing on Thursday. He and three others were charged in October after state, county and local ...

Two men who police say stabbed each other in an Arnold apartment on Sunday are giving differing motives for the incident. The Trib reports that police charged 43-year-old Michael Holliday of Arnold and 54-year-old William Johnson of Homewood with aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault and drug offenses in conn...

Three Joann Fabrics locations in our area are on the list of 500 stores across the United States that will close. WTAE-TV reports that the company filed for bankruptcy for a second time last month. The Greensburg, Monroeville and Indiana locations are three on a list of 30 in Pennsylvania to shut down. No word on wh...

No dairy cows in Pennsylvania have contracted bird flu. That's according to the USDA, which has granted the commonwealth the status of being Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza-free. The designation means ongoing testing of the milk supply in Pennsylvania has not shown any sign of bird flu in dairy cattle. Pennsylvani...

New Kensington planners have recommended that a home on Carl Avenue be changed from a residential property to a commercial one. The Trib reports that Jack Bellone made the request for the change to the property, which sits next to two commercial properties he owns. The final decision on the rezoning request will sit ...

The former Hempfield High School boys basketball coach announced he will retire from his position as guidance counselor in the district. The Trib reports that Bill Swan's resignation was announced at the Hempfield School Board meeting earlier this week. Swan was on unpaid administrative leave from the coaching and gu...

No one was hurt in a fire yesterday in Jeannette that left a home with extensive damage. The Trib reports that fire crews were called out around 12:30 PM to the intersection of Chestnut and Lavelle Streets. The fire was first seen in two back rooms on the first floor. One person was home at the time, but they were a...

An Oakmont teacher held prisoner in Russia since 2021 is a free man today. Marc Fogel was arrested in Russia four years ago for carrying a small amount of prescribed medical marijuana. He was subsequently sentenced to serve 14 years in a penal colony on a conviction for drug trafficking. President Trump's National S...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says President Trump's proposal for Gaza is "disrespectful." During a recent interview with sports media personality Stephen A. Smith, Shapiro called Trump's idea for the United States to take over the Palestinian territory "unserious," and would violate internati...

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Westmoreland County is $600,000 richer. The PA lottery said that someone picked up a winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket at The Little Store on Seventh Street Road in Upper Burrell. The ticket matched all five balls drawn on Monday, which were 7-16-18-37-38. The winner has a ...

Spirit Airlines is resuming daily flights to Florida from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. The Trib reports that the flights were cut back in the fall amid a reduced flight schedule as the carrier worked through bankruptcy concerns. Airport Authority Executive Director Gabe Monzo said the decision will help the airpor...

The new county register of wills and judge were sworn into office Tuesday. The Trib reports that 43-year-old Jon Wian was installed as the new row office leader while Judge Matt Schimizzi was officially made a Common Pleas court judge. Wian, who previously was the chief of staff for Commissioner Sean Kertes, replaces...

A Former Latrobe Wildcat football player is now the district's athletic director. The Trib reports that last night, the school board promoted Tyler Gustafson to the position from assistant athletic director. He takes over for Zac Heide, who resigned after serving the district for nine years. Gustafson graduated from...

A Westmoreland County Judge has delayed a decision on a plea deal connected with a two-vehicle crash in North Huntingdon that seriously injured one person. The Trib reports that Judge Scott Mears requested the criminal and driving history for 22-year-old Nolan Mullen of North Huntingdon. He was accused of speeding ju...

A lawyer for a New Kensington man facing a potential death sentence said on Monday in court that a defense-hired expert must review medical evidence before the case can proceed to trial. The Trib reports that Keith Lilly, Jr. is charged with criminal homicide and other crimes in connection with the death of 3-year-old...

Child pornography charges filed against a Hempfield man are being thrown out. The Trib reports that sixty-two-year-old Thomas Hibbard had faced 270 federal charges in the case that began with an investigation by a Texas-based vigilante group called Predator Poachers. Hibbard was busted in 2023 after an adult member o...

Westmoreland County Community College has a new president. The Trib reports that the board of trustees last night hired Kristin Mallory to take the position on a permanent basis. She is the vice president for academic affairs at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, Maryland. David Dever will continue to serve as ...

The Norwin School Board last night voted to censure one of its directors over what the majority of the board deemed to be offensive language in a social media post aimed at other school board members. The Trib reports that Alex Deschelt was targeted for language used in a post on his Substack page in late January. Th...