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Death penalty prosecution can continue against New Kensington man accused of child's murder

By lowber on January 4, 2024

A Westmoreland County judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors have enough evidence to bring a New Kensington man to trial and seek the death penalty for…

Morning Roundup: Police say gunfire ends in vehicle crash in Penn Hills; ambulance crashes in Lawrenceville

By lowber on January 4, 2024

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Jan. 4: Source: The Tribune-Review

Westmoreland DA wants to review police video before it's released to public

By lowber on December 28, 2023

Four months after police released body camera video showing an officer shooting a Ligonier Township man, the Westmoreland District Attorney’s Office is asking local police…

Tradition of Christmas caroling alive and well in Western Pennsylvania communities

By lowber on December 18, 2023

When Jena Arcuri, Michael Sawhook and Kris Choltco were brainstorming fun family ideas for the holidays in their New Kensington neighborhood last year, they realized…

Retailers, shoppers gear up for final holiday rush

By lowber on December 16, 2023

Shoppers had their pick of products and parking Friday ahead of what retailers hope will be a chaotic and profitable weekend — the last full…

Westmoreland County, state police search for teens who fled juvenile detention center

By lowber on December 10, 2023

Two teenagers escaped from the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center in Hempfield Saturday night. Source: The Tribune-Review

Christmas presents for Ukrainian orphans made possible by Arnold church and area high school students

By lowber on December 9, 2023

Ten-year-old Nastya Shytnikova has a short Christmas list. Source: The Tribune-Review

Toys for Tots chapters collecting donations, signing up more families in need

By lowber on December 6, 2023

Donations are keeping pace with increased demand in the Toys for Tots program, according to coordinators for chapters serving the Alle-Kiski Valley and Westmoreland County…

Rain fails to ease concerns over falling water level at Beaver Run Reservoir

By lowber on December 4, 2023

Heavy rains over the past two weeks have had little impact on water levels at the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County’s Beaver Run Reservoir. …

Drought watch declared in Westmoreland, voluntary water conservation continues

By lowber on December 1, 2023

State officials on Friday declared a drought watch in Westmoreland County as a voluntary water conservation order remains in effect for some customers of the…

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