Criminal homicide charges filed in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in New Kensington more than two years ago was the first to…
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Exotic animals, Super Bowl team members will greet fans at Latrobe's Steelers Fest
By lowber on July 30, 2025
Visitors to Friday’s annual Steelers Fest in Latrobe will have the opportunity for close encounters with members of past Super Bowl teams and with a…
Hempfield Park set to get additional bathrooms and concession stand
By lowber on July 30, 2025
The Hempfield supervisors have approved the $277,000 purchase of a prefabricated building that will be installed at Hempfield Park. Source: The Tribune-Review
West Nile, Jamestown Canyon viruses found in Westmoreland mosquitoes; Lyme risk high
By lowber on July 30, 2025
Westmoreland Conservation District is urging residents to take precautions against tick and mosquito bites as samples of the pests collected in the county have tested…
Philadelphia men sentenced for drug bust on PA Turnpike
By lowber on July 29, 2025
Two Philadelphia men arrested for possession of an estimated $140,000 in fentanyl-laced heroin during a 2023 traffic stop along the Pennsylvania Turnpike were sentenced Tuesday…
Charges dropped after Kentucky woman pays restitution in Donegal Township B&B case
By lowber on July 29, 2025
A Kentucky woman is no longer facing criminal charges after authorities said she paid restitution to the owners of a Donegal Township bed-and-breakfast. Source:…
Coroner releases identity of man who died by suicide during Ligonier Township traffic stop
By lowber on July 29, 2025
A Ligonier Township man died by suicide Saturday during a traffic stop, according to the Westmoreland County coroner. Source: The Tribune-Review
Citing cultural concerns, Bushy Run to update name of hill during reenactment
By lowber on July 29, 2025
Bushy Run Battlefield in Penn Township is using its upcoming reenactment as an opportunity to right a wrong — giving a more culturally appropriate name…
Delmont man expected to blame wife for son's torture slaying
By lowber on July 28, 2025
A Delmont man charged along with his wife for the alleged torture and murder of their adopted son wants a separate trial, his lawyer said…
Westmoreland inmate accused of stabbing mother should have kosher meals, she says
By lowber on July 28, 2025
Although her son stands accused of trying to kill her, the mother of a Westmoreland County Prison inmate wants him to receive a special kosher…