GREENSBURG MAN KILLED IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP CAR CRASH
A Greensburg man was killed in a crash in Washington Township on Wednesday. The Trib reports that the crash happened on Greensburg Road also known as Route 366. 37-year-old Andrew Malarkey was driving a car east when he crossed the center line and collided head-on with a tractor trailer truck around 10 AM. Malarkey ...
Apr 18, 2024
SEVERE WEATHER RIPS THROUGH SOUTHWESTERN PA
Severe weather once again ripped through Southwestern PA yesterday, with the national weather service issuing a tornado watch for most of the area for last night. West Penn power reports that over 1200 customers are still without power at this time, but most power will be restored by 9:00 this morning. That estimate ...
Apr 18, 2024
PROPOSED LAW TO INCREASE FINE FOR KILLING BALD EAGLES
It's up to Pennsylvania's governor to sign a proposed law that would increase the penalties for killing bald eagles in the state. Lawmakers last week approved a plan to hike the fine for killing an eagle from 200 to two thousand-dollars. The move comes after a Washington County man admitted to killing an eagle for no r...
Apr 17, 2024
VOLUNTEERS CAN SIGN UP FOR 2025 US OPEN
Volunteers can now sign up to work at the 125th U.S. Open Championship next summer. The United States Golf Association is holding the tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Plum June ninth through 15th, 2025. A variety of positions are available and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Those who are ...
Apr 17, 2024
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN COMING TO PITTSBURGH TODAY
President Joe Biden is coming to the Steel City today. The White House has not released complete details of the president's trip. Reports say that as part of his visit to the city, Biden will meet with folks at the United Steelworkers headquarters downtown.
Apr 17, 2024
COMPUTER GLITCH CAUSES SOME SPIRIT FLIGHTS TO BE CANCELED
A computer glitch caused some Spirit flights between Latrobe and Myrtle Beach to be canceled. WTAE-TV reports that officials with Arnold Palmer Regional Airport said the scheduling system has had some glitches, and was down all weekend, but the issues are now fixed and all flights on that route are available. The glitc...
Apr 17, 2024
NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT WORKING ON BUDGET
Norwin School District officials are working on the 2024-25 budget, and they are projecting a nearly $8 million deficit. The Trib reports that the budget will account for several hires including an autistic support teacher, reading specialists, and others. The district also has about $9.4 million in reserves. The distr...
Apr 17, 2024
JUDGE DECLARES MISTRIAL IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
Westmoreland County Prosecutors say they will no longer pursue sexual assault charges against a former aide at a North Huntingdon nursing home. The Trib reports that in March, 36-year-old Daniel Odu of New Kensington was found not guilty of attempted rape of a 19-year-old co-worker at the Grove in Irwin in 2022, but th...
Apr 17, 2024
FORMER GREENSBURG POLICE CHIEF ENTERS GUILTY PLEAS
Former Greensburg police chief Shawn Denning entered guilty pleas in federal court yesterday to charges related to drug distribution. The Trib reports that Denning pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, with prosecutors dropping six other charges...
Apr 17, 2024
STATE LAW MAKERS ATTEMPTING TO CRACK DOWN ON UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a new way to crack down on unemployment fraud in the state. A proposed bill in Harrisburg would penalize anyone who's receiving unemployment benefits but fails to show up for a job interview. The state's Senate Department of Labor and Industry Committee recently voted unanimously ...
Apr 16, 2024