WTAE: No injuries reported after gunshots fired toward police in Aliquippa
Police in Aliquippa are investigating after county emergency dispatchers said gunshots were fired at police Wednesday night. County dispatchers told TribLive news partner WTAE that multiple shots were fired along Superior Avenue in Aliquippa near the Valley Terrace Apartments. No injuries were reported....
Police shoot man in Wilkins; the suspect, now identified, allegedly fired at officers firstVideo
A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot multiple times by police outside his Wilkins apartment building Wednesday afternoon. The shooting occurred after the man, identified by police as Khalil Collier, 31, of Wilkins, fired his handgun at officers who were responding to a 911 call at...
Murrysville athletic association takes on ‘Kids of Steel’ runnersVideo
Jasper Dawson was excited to see what he called “Pittsburgh City.” His mother, Megan, was excited for her 7-year-old son to join her on a run through the city. Both took part in last year’s “Kids of Steel” run, part of the annual Pittsburgh Marathon. “I’ve done the half-marathon a...
$250,000 winning Cash 5 ticket sold in Unity
A $250,000 prize-winning Cash 5 ticket was sold over the weekend in Westmoreland County. On Friday, Jan. 23, a Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot-winning ticket matched all five balls drawn, 2-18-22-38-43. The winning ticket was sold at Speedway on Village Drive in Unity. Store ownership will receive a $500...
Western Pa. wine, cheesemakers take top honors at 2026 PA Farm ShowVideo
Couples planning for Valentine’s Day could have themselves quite a fancy evening dining solely on some local wine and cheese, which has been judged among the best in Pennsylvania. Western Pennsylvania wine and cheesemakers once again came home with a good deal of accolades from the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show,...
‘Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy’ concert at New Hazlett Theater changes date (again)
The impending winter storm didn’t keep crowds away for Saturday’s debut of “Freedom House,” L.E. McCullough’s play about the country’s first ambulance service staffed by medically-trained paramedics, Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. A day later, with a massive winter storm having dumped more than a foot of...
How to become a National Weather Service reporter in Western Pa.Video
If you have a flat, elevated surface and a ruler, you can help the National Weather Service gather data and refine its forecasts this winter. “When we get snowfall reports, it helps us understand what’s going on and better predict weather in the future,” said NWS meteorologist Jason Frazier. He...
Western Pennsylvania musicians prove age is no barrier to playing liveVideo
It’s been said by many an aging musician that rock ’n’ roll is a young man’s game. Don’t tell that to Joe Grushecky. At 77, Grushecky is a long way from his first gig, where he sang “Woolly Bully” and “Gloria” at the Westmoreland City Fire Hall in the 1960s....
Q&A: Fox Chapel native’s film on human trafficking gets rereleaseVideo
Erin Galey was a long way from her hometown of Fox Chapel when she discovered the story that would inspire her short film, “Brave Girl.” She was a student at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in Singapore, pursuing her master’s degree in film production, when a friend...
Murrysville area: K-9 fundraiser dinner, dress donations, cheer clinic, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Delmont K-9 fundraiser The Delmont Police Department will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for its K-9 program. Held from 2-6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Delmont Volunteer Fire Department, 2360 Route 66, the meal will include an entree, salad, beverage and dessert....
Chilly forecast a boon for Ligonier Ice Fest sculptorsVideo
Even in the dead of winter, nature is the biggest challenge Jared McAlister faces when working with ice. “Rain will melt it. Sunlight will actually heat the ice from the inside and turn it an opaque white color, which we don’t want,” said McAlister, owner of Glacial Ice Works. On...
Esai Aliquo brings Lower Burrell family’s jazz tradition to 3rd generationVideo
Mention the name “Aliquo” to someone in the Alle-Kiski Valley or Pittsburgh, and you’ll likely find yourself in a conversation about jazz music. Don Aliquo Sr., a saxophone player and Lower Burrell resident, has been a fixture in Pittsburgh’s jazz scene for most of the 96 years he’s been alive....
Ruthie’s Diner in Ligonier Township damaged by fire
A fire broke out at Ruthie’s Diner Tuesday night, emergency officials said. Multiple companies were called around 8:10 p.m. for a report of fire coming through the roof at the longtime roadside diner. Route 30 in Ligonier Township was closed in both directions Tuesday night. As of 10:20 p.m., Mutual...
Asian jumping worm threatens U.S. forestsVideo
Some people call it a crazy worm. Some call it an Alabama jumper, although it’s not contained to that state. It’s Amynthas agrestis, one of three main species of earthworm native to southeast Asia that have found their way to North America. It can be distinguished from other earthworms by...
Murrysville area: Cheerleadering youth clinic, comedy night, upcoming meetings, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. FR Cheer youth clinic The Franklin Regional cheer team will host a Feb. 5 youth clinic, and participants will be able to join them to perform at the Feb. 6 Panther boys varsity basketball game. The clinic is for children ages 5-12....
Delmont the latest town to consider switching animal control provider
Delmont officials will consider changing their animal control provider next month. Councilman Chris Bigley invited representatives of Indiana County no-kill shelter Whiskey Acres Rescue and Sanctuary to council’s meeting Wednesday night to give a presentation on their services. Latrobe and Leechburg in recent weeks have opted to change from Salem-based...
Rutter’s opens 1st store in Westmoreland CountyVideo
Rutter’s, the convenience chain founded by members of the Rutter farm family in York, opened its first location in Westmoreland County on Tuesday. The convenience store, gas station and truck stop located at the corner of Interstate 70 and Waltz Mill Road in Sewickley Township also includes a small bar...
Family ties: Local jazz stalwart Don Aliquo, 96, to play gig with son and granddaughterVideo
Don Aliquo Sr. has performed music with his son. He’s performed music with his granddaughter. But on Thursday, the longtime Pittsburgh jazz musician and Lower Burrell resident will get a chance to take the stage with both of them. “It will be great, I can’t wait,” said Aliquo, 96, who...
Murrysville area: Presidents portrayed, Turkey Cup winners, comedy night, more
‘Stars, Stripes & Stories’ The Murrysville Recreation Department will host reenactors portraying three former U.S. presidents during “Stars, Stripes & Stories” at 7 p.m. Feb. 16. George Washington (Bill Choby), Abraham Lincoln (Carl Swick) and Ulysses S. Grant (Ken Serfass) will discuss the successes and lessons that ultimately led to...
Bob Weir: Master of weird rhythm guitar who ‘loved all the chords’Video
I was outside taking a set break during a gig with my band Saturday night, when several members of the group saw the same news on their phones — longtime Grateful Dead, RatDog and Dead & Co. rhythm guitarist and singer Bob Weir had died at the age of 78....
Delmont neighborhood fundraiser will continue through mid-January
The annual Monticello Lights event in Delmont raised more than $12,000 for local charities. Thousands of vehicles drove through the neighborhood in early December. Onlookers could vote for their favorite decorating scheme by making a donation to one of two local charities. The fundraising efforts are expanding this month as...
Western Pa. wineries gear up for annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in HarrisburgVideo
Francesca Howden, owner of La Vigneta Winery with locations in Ligonier and Sarver, always looks forward to the critiques from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges. “We try to make our wines as consistent as possible, but there are always some nuances from year to year in how they turn out,” she...
Comedy fundraisers to benefit county parks, trails
Westmoreland parks and trails will benefit from ticket sales to two stand-up comedy shows coming to the Live Casino in Hempfield. The Venue at the casino will host the comedy fundraisers on March 6 and 7. Proceeds from the first night will benefit the nonprofit Westmoreland Parks and Recreation Citizen...
Panther cheer competition squads prepare for alumni night, national competition in FloridaVideo
As Franklin Regional competition squad cheerleaders prepare for a trip to a national competition in Florida this month, alumni who came before them will get a chance to hit the sidelines one more time. Former Panther cheerleaders can sign up for the alumni night, attend a practice on Jan. 19,...
New year means jump in tax rates for multiple communities in Western Pa.
For a number of communities across Southwestern Pennsylvania, 2026 is arriving with higher property tax bills. Those cities, boroughs and townships have hiked their millage rates for the new year to contend with rising infrastructure costs, inflation and the exhaustion of pandemic-era federal subsidies. In Westmoreland County, many municipalities are...
