Valley News Dispatch category, Page 723
Arnold man accused of crashing into New Ken Subway could face jail time, fines
An Arnold man who police claim crashed a car into a New Kensington Subway last month is facing several traffic citations, but no criminal charges, according to court records. New Kensington police cited Brandon Tyaire Jackson, 22, with reckless driving, failing to drive at a safe speed, failing to report...
Woman rescued after vehicle goes into creek in Washington Township
A woman became trapped in a vehicle that went down a ravine and into a creek in Washington Township late Wednesday morning, according to Westmoreland County 911 dispatchers. The incident happened just after 11 a.m. at Ashbaugh Road and Greensburg Road, also known as Route 366. Emergency crews were called...
Missing Tarentum teen safely returned home
Tarentum police found a 15-year-old teen who had been missing since early Wednesday morning. Police said in a Facebook post that Kazmir Jones voluntarily left her home just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. She was located and returned home unharmed at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Emily Balser is a Tribune-Review staff...
A year after Route 28 crash in O’Hara, parents seek answers in son’s death
It’s been more than a year since Joseph and Deborah Wilkoski lost their son to injuries he suffered in a Route 28 crash. Yet, they’re still seeking an explanation as the crash remains under investigation. “I don’t think it’s fair to any family to have to wait a year to...
Power restored in New Kensington after driver slams into utility pole
More than 2,100 people in New Kensington lost power early Tuesday morning after a truck crashed into a utility pole on Freeport Road. Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reports the unidentified driver hit several parked cars around 2:40 a.m. Authorities told WPXI the driver attempted to flee the scene but was...
2019: Things to watch
With 2018 behind us, it’s time to look ahead at some significant Alle-Kiski Valley stories that figure to develop in 2019. Pittsburgh Mills mall The new year will see some new life at the Pittsburgh Mills mall, but it remains to be seen if new owner Mason Asset Management will...
Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls to increase on Sunday
If you plan to drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, remember to throw some extra cash in your wallet for the rising toll rates that take effect Sunday . Motorists will pay about 6 percent more to drive the turnpike, whether they pay cash or use the E-ZPass system. The Pennsylvania...
