Western PA Local News category, Page 2
State police continue to offer $5K reward for man who went missing in Kiski Township
Albert Leroy Copper III’s wife said not much credible evidence has emerged that would help find her husband, who disappeared almost 13 years ago. His wife, Christie, confirmed a $5,000 reward remains for anyone who has information that solves her husband’s disappearance. Pennsylvania State Police, too, are reminding residents of...
Greensburg Salem to vote on comprehensive plan
Greensburg Salem School Board will vote Wednesday on its next three-year comprehensive plan, which would guide district operations. The state Department of Education requires all 500 of the state’s public school districts to submit a comprehensive plan every three years. Greensburg Salem’s plan focuses on literacy, engagement, work-based learning and...
Hempfield Area hires principal for Fort Allen Elementary
Hempfield Area will have a new principal at Fort Allen Elementary School next school year. Ross Houston, a principal at the Greater Johnstown Middle School, was hired Monday by the Hempfield Area School Board in a unanimous vote. Houston will receive an annual salary of $135,000 for the 2026-27 school...
Morning Roundup: Man injured in Lawrenceville shooting; passenger found with gun at Pittsburgh airport
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, April 21: Man injured in Lawrenceville shooting A man was shot in Pittsburgh’s Central Lawrenceville neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Police were dispatched to Butler Street near Stanton Avenue for reports of a shot fired down the road, public...
Draft Bash featuring Black-owned businesses earns city approval after permit feudVideo
An event featuring Black-owned businesses during the 2026 NFL Draft has earned city approval after a dispute over the event permit. Event organizer William “B” Marshall, known for hosting large Juneteenth events in the city each year, on Monday evening sent TribLive a screenshot showing the city approved his permit...
The Stroller, April 21, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Want to track NFL Draft traffic? There’s a specialized 511PA website for that
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is rolling out a specialized website for tracking traffic around the 2026 NFL Draft. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to descend on Pittsburgh’s North Shore and Point State Park this week — and that is certain to impact traffic patterns. “Hosting this major...
Faces of the Valley: Arnold outdoorsman takes on caretaker role for Rachel Carson TrailVideo
Levi Wilson is a trailblazer. No, really. Wilson, 40, of Arnold is responsible for maintaining the hundreds of blazes that guide hikers and runners through the rugged 46.2-mile Rachel Carson Trail. And that’s only one of his responsibilities. A floor manager at Aloma Shim and Manufacturing Co. in Penn Hills...
Lawsuit targets Pirates and security guard over 2025 ballpark altercation
Nearly a year after a PNC Park security guard was suspended for fighting with a fan, that man and the Pittsburgh Pirates are facing a lawsuit. Patrick Egan alleges that security guard Raymond Stroud III hit him and struck him with a belt, according to a lawsuit filed in Allegheny...
Pennsylvania to expand hunter program as crop damage climbs from deerVideo
While the Pennsylvania Game Commission prepares to take its Certified Hunter Program statewide to combat agricultural losses, some veteran farmers say the move is “too little, too late” to save their fields from a skyrocketing deer population. The commission recently approved the expansion of the program, which was piloted last...
Judge rules kids can testify against Delmont mother charged with adopted son’s murder
Two surviving biological children and a stepchild can testify next month against a Delmont woman charged with the death of her 5-year-old adopted son. Jury selection in the trial for Lauren Maloberti, 36, is scheduled to begin May 4 in connection to allegations she tortured, intentionally injured and failed to...
‘Pittsburgh is ready’: Airport gussies up for 2026 NFL Draft
After more than a year of planning and hype that’s built to a crescendo in recent weeks, elected leaders gathered Monday afternoon at Pittsburgh International Airport to officially kick off 2026 NFL Draft Week. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor, flanked by a bevy of public servants, called the upcoming draft “historic”...
Brashear teacher and student chosen to announce an NFL Draft pickVideo
A Brashear High School teacher and student will be on the clock for the NFL Draft. Health and physical education teacher Megan Perfetti and student Damon Richie, 17, will announce the Buffalo Bills’ fifth-round draft pick on Saturday. It will be the 165th pick overall. The NFL Draft takes place...
Point State Park readies for NFL Draft with Steelers fan hub, red carpet
Massive concrete blocks and metal framing — accentuated by a sprawling red carpet — are taking over Pittsburgh’s Point State Park for the NFL Draft. Forklifts were shuttling heavy equipment Monday, while workers continued erecting giant tents and a stage. Steelers Country, the team’s official fan hub, is taking shape...
9/11 survivor Stanley Praimnath shares message of faith, grace at Shaler Area High SchoolVideo
About a year after widespread power failures canceled his appearance, a survivor of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center made good on his promise to speak at Shaler Area High School on Monday. Stanley Praimnath, 69, of Long Island, N.Y., was one of only 18 people who were...
Judge reduces bail for former South Greensburg fire chief accused of theftVideo
A Westmoreland County judge reduced bail Monday for former South Greensburg fire Chief Matthew White, potentially clearing the way for his release as he awaits trial on charges he stole $170,000 from the volunteer fire department. Police in February charged White, 49, of Hempfield with one felony count of theft....
Billboard warns participants in sex trafficking with influx of NFL Draft attendees headed to Pittsburgh
One group is playing no games when it comes to the potential for an increase in sex trafficking activities ahead of the NFL Draft — and D.C.-based human rights advocacy group Rights4Girls has purchased a digital billboard on I-79 North to prove it. The billboard, located south of the city...
Springdale man previously charged with abusing dogs, selling marijuana gets probation
Most of the charges against a Springdale man previously accused of abusing two dogs and running a marijuana operation have been dropped after he agreed to a negotiated guilty plea. Joshua Pawlak, 36, was sentenced to a year of probation by Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski after he pleaded guilty to...
Former Steelers stars to headline NFL draft festivities at Live Casino Pittsburgh
Former Steelers stars Santonio Holmes, Ryan Shazier, Louis Lipps, Mike Merriweather and Robin Cole will headline a series of draft festivities at Live Casino Pittsburgh this week, offering fans a way to celebrate the NFL Draft away from the congestion of Downtown Pittsburgh. While the city prepares for an influx...
Paving prep work postponed on well-traveled West Leechburg road
Work that was scheduled to start Monday on Bell Avenue, a well-traveled road in West Leechburg, has been postponed. According to Kayla Visnovsky, West Leechburg Borough Secretary and treasurer, People’s Gas conducted gas line repair work on Bell Avenue and surrounding streets last fall. She said that while there was...
Unruly teen behavior put on notice as NFL Draft approaches
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials on Monday said they welcomed juveniles interested in participating in NFL Draft festivities this week – but warned them to do so responsibly. A month after dozens of juveniles were involved in a fight in Market Square, city officials — in conjunction with Pittsburgh Public Schools...
Breeze Airways delays restart of Pittsburgh-Los Angeles direct flights
Breeze Airways will delay the relaunch of nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles. Spokesman Ryne Williams said the seasonally available route was initially scheduled to resume on May 7. That has now been pushed back to June 2, “due to rising fuel costs,” he told TribLive Monday....
Armstrong County magistrates cover cases after Kittanning judge suffers medical issue
Three Armstrong County magistrates will step into District Judge Kenneth Bussard’s courtroom to preside over cases as Bussard recovers from a medical issue. Bussard’s magisterial court sits in Manor Township directly next to its municipal border with Kittanning. His district covers Kittanning and much of central and northern Armstrong County....
Lower Burrell plans $16M replacement of sewage pump station
Lower Burrell officials are planning to borrow $15.8 million to stop untreated sewage from spilling into a creek and onto properties during heavy rains. The project will replace the sewage pump station at the foot of Edgecliff Road and the 50-year-old line through which it pumps sewage to the treatment...
Westmoreland Garden Council prepares for annual May Mart plant sale
Every year, Bullskin resident Glenda Gebert looks forward to the conversations she will have with fellow gardeners at the Westmoreland Garden Council’s annual May Mart plant sale. “I like talking to people and telling them how you do this, how you do that and what works for me and what...
