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2 Indiana County schoolchildren die in house fire
Two United School District students died in a fire early Sunday morning in Indiana County. “A young person’s death is always tragic, and the sudden loss of life can have a profound effect on surviving students,” United Superintendent Richard Lucas said in a statement. The fire was at a home...
Light snow and chillier temperatures predicted for Monday morning
It’s still fall, but winter is getting revved up. Unseasonably cold air is expected to sweep into the area overnight into Monday and bring with it the potential for November snow showers. National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Frazier said on-and-off rain on Sunday could change over to snow flurries between...
Colleges grapple with lukewarm perception of their importance
Joel Bauman has been involved in college admissions for 30 years, and he can’t remember a more challenging time than what he faces today. “It has become more cynical,” said Bauman, senior vice president for enrollment management at Duquesne University, “but you can’t blame families, given the financial situation.” Colleges...
Western Pennsylvania teachers get creative with classrooms in learning
Jessica Pilyih rarely sits at her desk. And her students don’t sit at theirs, either. “I am not a desk person,” Pilyih said as she sat at one of the semi-circular round tables inside her fifth-grade classroom at Holiday Park Intermediate School in the Plum Borough School District. “I have...
Arbitrators wield nearly unchecked power to return disgraced police to duty
Keith Edmonds zapped an unarmed homeless man so many times with his Pittsburgh police-issued Taser that the city paid an $8 million court settlement after the man died. Aaron Fetty, another Pittsburgh police officer, was accused of sexually assaulting a co-worker while off duty. Philadelphia police Lt. Marc Hayes texted...
Coroner: Both drivers die in Interstate 70 crash in Washington County
Both drivers died who were involved in a crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 70 in Washington County. Both people, a man and a woman, were from West Virginia; they were traveling by themselves. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified woman as Donna K. Havens, 59, of Wheeling. Warco said Havens...
Hospital revenue a bright spot as Independence Health grapples with outstanding losses
Independence Health has seen some positive financial results at its five hospitals while still working to reduce overall losses in eight figures for its multi-county health care system. According to a presentation Independence Health shared this week with TribLive, revenues exceeded expenses at each of its hospitals for the 12...
How to help food banks cope with increasing demand
Amid food banks and local pantries stepping up to fill the gap left by lack of SNAP benefits, here are ways to donate throughout the region. Armstrong County Community Action Food Bank Armstrong County Community Action Food Bank accepts monetary and food donations. Due to the food bank’s affiliation with...
So far, so good: Pittsburgh airport running smoothly, for now, as flight cuts take effect
Pittsburgh International Airport appeared to be running normally Friday as the Federal Aviation Administration began curtailing flights across the nation in response to the government shutdown. Jackie Ferguson, a customer assistance representative for American Airlines at the airport, said Pittsburgh might not be directly affected until the end of the...
PNC broadens branch expansion plan to more than 300 by 2030
PNC said Friday it will be opening more than 300 new branches by 2030, adding about 100 locations to its earlier plan as it looks to expand its in-person banking footprint. Even as digital banking and online payments have lowered the need for frequent branch visits, several U.S. lenders are...
Washington County DA accuses coroner of withholding autopsy reports
Washington County Coroner Tim Warco has been accused by county District Attorney Jason Walsh of withholding multiple autopsy reports from the DA’s office, and that Warco instead sent an invoice for payment in order to release the reports, according to state police. TribLive news partner WTAE reports that state police,...
As SNAP benefits remain in limbo, grocers brace for potential impact
Grocers who rely on sales from customers using federal food assistance are bracing for financial pain that could amount to millions of dollars in losses. Nationwide, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves an average of almost 42 million participants per month who spend almost $100 billion per year on...
Charleroi food processor could be sold, court overseer says
A Charleroi-area food processing plant scheduled to close by the end of the month could remain open if a deal is reached with a prospective buyer, a federally appointed business receiver said Wednesday. “We are negotiating with the buyer… and expect an agreement with an investment group” within a week,...
2025 Western Pennsylvania election results roundup
The polls closed at 8 p.m. for election day in Western Pennsylvania. The biggest race in the area was for Pittsburgh mayor, while the retention bids of three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices are also getting considerable public attention and financial support. In Westmoreland County all three Common Pleas judges were...
Snow is ‘right on schedule’ to hit Western Pa.Video
Mother Nature isn’t wasting any time after Halloween — the first snow flurries of the season are expected in Western Pennsylvania next week. Andrew Kienzle, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said it looks like rain will turn into snow Sunday night, with the potential to see snow...
Point Park to help Ohio students hit by university program cuts
Students at public universities across Ohio are seeing their majors and programs disappear amid state-mandated restructuring and budget cuts. In response, Point Park University in Pittsburgh is stepping in to help. A new transfer scholarship, the Buckeye Fresh Start Scholarship, will support displaced Ohio students through additional funds and academic...
Through the years: Dick Cheney’s visits to Western Pa.
Western Pennsylvania has seen many appearances from former Vice President Dick Cheney over the years. Cheney, who served as as defense chief under President George H.W. Bush and then as vice president under Bush’s son, George W. Bush, died Monday at age 84. During the early 2000s, he made several...
Attack on UPMC Altoona employee causes cracked skull, brain bleed
A Blair County man is in prison after what UPMC officials deemed a “horrific attack” on one of their employees in Altoona. A patient care technician in the UPMC Altoona emergency department was attacked on Saturday, according to a statement released by UPMC. Bradley S. Lloyd, 40, of Tyrone was...
Morning Roundup: 6 injured in Greene County mine incident; thieves target Hyundai, Kia vehicles
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025: 6 injured in Greene County mine incident Six people were taken to the hospital late Monday night after an incident at a Greene County mine. TribLive news partner WTAE reports that first responders were called...
Election Day storylines: What to watch
About a third of Western Pennsylvania’s voters were expected to cast ballots in today’s election, deciding key races for local, county and state office. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m. Allegheny County spokeswoman Abigail Gardner said there was one report of a delay in opening. Pittsburgh...
Study says long-term melatonin use may pose heart risks
For many, a good night’s sleep is hard to come by. More than 30% of Pennsylvanians sleep fewer than seven hours a night, according to data from the United Health Foundation. In an effort to fight insomnia and get adequate rest, many turn to over-the-counter sleep aids or supplements like...
Giant Eagle doesn’t plan on another penny collection
The turnout was massive, with long lines of customers at Giant Eagle stores across the region carrying containers, boxes and shopping carts full of pennies. But it appears that Saturday was the only event of its kind at the grocery chain — at least for now. Giant Eagle’s double-your-money offer...
Kids home for Election Day? Here are some local activities
Tuesday is Election Day, and in addition to finding some time to cast their ballots, Western Pennsylvania families will also be looking to occupy the kids, as many schools also serve as polling places and are closed. Here are some of the activities taking place across the region on Election...
Bantam Jeep building in Butler destroyed by fire
The former Bantam Jeep factory administration building in Butler’s Lyndora neighborhood was gutted by fire early Sunday morning. Fire crews were called to the former factory, on Bantam Avenue behind Pullman Square, at 1:41 a.m., according to a Butler County 911 supervisor. The fire was so intense it required the...
A nationwide penny shortage leaves businesses in the dark without government guidelines
The penny is having its 15 minutes of fame, even as time runs out for the ubiquitous coin. President Donald Trump in February directed the U.S. Treasury to stop producing new pennies, which cost more than 3 cents to produce. Since then, U.S. mints have stopped production. They delivered their...
