Judge nixes request for AI lawyer in pending New Kensington murder case
A Washington County man charged with the 2022 murder of a New Kensington man told a Westmoreland County judge Friday he wants to represent himself at his upcoming trial with the help of an artificial intelligence lawyer. Larry Osborn Nix II, 42, of West Brownsville is awaiting trial for criminal...
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit looks to borrow millions, warns of possible layoffs during budget impasses
The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit wants to borrow $2 million to keep services and programs operating during the ongoing state budget crisis, the organization’s leader said. If the Intermediate Unit board of directors approves borrowing the money through a revenue anticipation loan, it can avoid disruptions through the remainder of the...
Southwest Greensburg man charged in flagpole altercations at ‘No Kings’ protest
Charges were filed Friday against a Southwest Greensburg man who police said was involved in an incident that injured a woman at the No Kings protest outside the Westmoreland County courthouse. Jeffrey C. Greece, 58, is facing two misdemeanors, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief, and a summary offense of harassment....
Argument leads to shooting in Point Breeze, school lockdown
A man was hospitalized Friday following a midday shooting that prompted a nearby school to go into lockdown. Police said officers were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. to the 200 block of East End Avenue in the city’s Point Breeze neighborhood. A call came in about an argument followed by gunshots....
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh offers dental, vision and hearing care at free clinic
About 1,800 professional and non-professional volunteers helped patients with limited resources or access to care receive free dental, vision, and hearing services at the Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh clinic Friday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. The free clinic will continue on Saturday. The clinic operates roughly...
Tip about Mt. Oliver killing led to arrest in Georgia with case now heading to trial
An anonymous tip this spring from a 412 “burner phone” helped detectives crack open a cold case: the Mt. Oliver home invasion that ended in the fatal shooting of Damon Lincoln. On Friday afternoon, the case took another step forward when a judge bound suspected gunman David Barlow, now 28,...
New podcast shares voices of those impacted in Tree of Life shooting
It has been seven years since a gunman entered a Pittsburgh synagogue and killed 11 Jewish worshippers during a Shabbat service. Now, Jewish oral historians Aliza Becker and Noah Schoen are making sure no one forgets the stories of those impacted by the attack. On Sunday, Becker and Schoen released...
Holiday tours at Hartwood Acres canceled as Pa. budget impasse continues
Holiday tours of the mansion at Hartwood Acres will be canceled this year because of the state budget impasse, Allegheny County spokeswoman Abigail Gardner told TribLive. The cancellation, announced Friday, is part of a spending freeze because the county is dealing with a $100 million shortfall because the state has...
Incumbent Brian Nolan challenged by former councilwoman Carrie Fox for Tarentum seat
Two familiar faces will vie for a four-year term on Tarentum Council. Carrie Fox, a Democrat who previously served eight years on council, came out of retirement to seek another term because she missed being involved in the day-to-day business of the borough. Brian Nolan, a Republican, is an incumbent...
Family-owned Hillcrest Volkswagen to close at the end of the month
The only foreign car dealership in the Alle-Kiski Valley, Hillcrest Volkswagen in Lower Burrell will close at the end of the month. Owner Bob Bordonaro said Hillcrest made a mutual decision to sell back the franchise to Volkswagen. “After 40-plus years, we made a decision that it was time to...
Staring at life without a paycheck, federal workers rally in Pittsburgh against shutdown
Saturday should be payday for local Internal Revenue Service workers like Elizabeth McPeak. But because of a federal government shutdown, she’s one of about 250 local IRS workers and about 1.4 million federal workers nationwide who won’t receive a paycheck this weekend. “Tomorrow is payday but there won’t be a...
As data center proposal looms, 8 candidates seek seats on Springdale Council
Packed with incumbents and familiar faces, this year’s Springdale Council race is set before the backdrop of ongoing hearings about a massive proposed data center in the borough. Eight candidates — five of whom sit on council — will face off for four open seats. Two of those same candidates...
Salem man accused of driving drunk in Route 22 crash that injured 3 others
A Salem man is accused of driving drunk and rear-ending an SUV on Route 22 in Murrysville, sending three people to a hospital with serious injuries, according to police. Wynn Noll, 63, was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, reckless endangerment and related offenses. Murrysville...
5 candidates compete for 4 open seats on Franklin Regional School Board
Five candidates will compete for four open seats on the Franklin Regional School Board in the Nov. 4 election, and their goals and concerns cover a wide range of topics. All candidates are running for a four-year term. Shannon Venditti received the highest number of votes on the Republican ballot,...
South Buffalo’s Clinton Bridge reopens after monthslong closure
The 115-year-old bridge that carries vehicles to South Buffalo’s riverside Clinton neighborhood is finally reopen. The span, which carries Clinton Road over a set of railroad tracks, was closed after an inspection in July called for “critical repairs” to its structure. The bridge is owned by Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad,...
5 Deer Lakes School Board candidates make case for 4 open seats
Voters in the Deer Lakes School District have many options to choose from when considering their next school board members in November. There are five candidates in the running for four open seats. Incumbents Jeremy Love, 49, and Kristi Minnick, 55, are cross-filed with newcomer, Darlene Lutty, 55. After being...
NFL and Pittsburgh leaders discuss massive 2026 Draft preparations
Acrisure Stadium will be the focal point of the NFL Draft fan experience, officials announced Friday, as the region begins ramping up preparations for the April event. Robert Morris University hosted a panel to discuss logistics for the upcoming NFL Draft, featuring NFL Director of Event Operations Steve Farago and...
United Steelworkers elects its 1st woman president
The United Steelworkers union, a Pittsburgh-based giant of organized labor, has selected its next leader. International Vice President Roxanne Brown secured the presidency in a unionwide election, the United Steelworkers announced Friday. Brown, a Black woman, is the 10th person to hold the top job — and the first who’s...
Bark or Treat at Hartwood Acres Park
What’s cuter than a dog? A dog in a Halloween costume, of course! Dog owners jumped at the chance to show off their costumed canines during the annual Bark or Treat event Oct. 18 at Hartwood Acres Dog Park. The pups participated in a “trick-or-treat” experience, searching the park for...
Incumbents face same Democratic challenger in race for 2 East Huntingdon supervisor seats
East Huntingdon incumbent supervisors Jeff Keefer and Justin Morrow have the same job. They also have the same opponent in separate races for two seats on the township’s governing board. Keefer, 55, a Republican, is seeking a four-year term. A former member of the township’s road crew, Keefer was appointed...
Variety of Halloween-themed events on tap in Pittsburgh
With a week until Halloween, Pittsburgh is in the midst of spooky season. From twilight hikes to a haunted speakeasy, here are some upcoming Halloween attractions: Schenley Park twilight hikes The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is hosting a series of twilight hikes with Pittsburgh park rangers next week. The first, scheduled...
Proposed Sharpsburg budget contains no tax hike, borough sewer fee change
Sharpsburg property owners should not expect a tax hike as part of next year’s budget. Council unanimously voted Oct. 23 to advertise the 2026 budget, but they did not immediately release it. No date to do so was set at the meeting, so it was unclear when the plan would...
Uniontown man convicted of 1st-degree murder in wife’s 2023 death
A Fayette County man was convicted of first-degree murder Thursday for killing his wife, according to Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele. Arthur E. Guty, 57, of Uniontown was immediately sentenced to a term of life imprisonment in connection with the December 2023 death of Nicole Zambrano, 26, Aubele said....
Morning Roundup: Man stabbed in Pittsburgh’s East Hills; officials warn of scam targeting SNAP users
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Oct. 24: Man stabbed in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood A man was stabbed during an altercation early Friday morning in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood. Public safety officials said police were dispatched to the 7900 block of Frankstown Avenue...
Social media’s impact on children topic of panel discussion on ‘Anxious Generation’
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg communications professor Jessica Ghilani likens the design of social media platforms to casinos without windows. The introduction of algorithmic sorting to Facebook in 2009 paved the way for social media platforms to generate endless streams of content for users — a system Ghilani describes as...
