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PITTSBURGH MAN ORDERED TO SERVE PROBATION, HOUSE ARREST FOR CORRUPTION OF MINORS CHARGE
An Allegheny County man was sentenced to serve time in prison for charges connected with an incident...
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THREE CHARGED WITH SELLING METH IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS
Charges were filed against three people who were arrested in separate incidents this year in Indiana...
2h ago
PRESIDENT BIDEN FACES BACKLASH OVER PARDON OF HUNTER, MORE TOP HEADLINES
1. Hunter Biden's demeanor in unearthed video raises new questions. 2. Trump promises 'hell to pay' ...
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GRILL FIRE REPORTED AT 9TH STREET DELI THIS MORNING
Five fire companies were initially called out for a reported structure fire in Downtown Indiana this...
4h ago
NO INJURIES REPORTED IN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP
No injuries were reported as multiple fire companies were called out for a fire in Armstrong Townshi...
5h ago
PSP INVESTIGATED OVER 1000 CRASHES ACROSS PA FOR THANKSIVING WEEKEND
State police announced they investigated 1,075 crashes in Pennsylvania over the five-day Thanksgivin...
5h ago
CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TO HEAR FROM HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT VP TONIGHT
The Center Township Supervisors will hear from a representative of Homer City Redevelopment, LLC ton...
5h ago
NO-CONFIDENCE VOTE TO BE HELD CONCERNING COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
Faculty and coaches at the Lock Haven campus of Commonwealth University are scheduled to take a no c...
5h ago
TEDDY BEAR FUND DRIVE TO TAKE PART IN "GIVING TUESDAY"
Nonprofits in Western Pennsylvania and across the globe are looking for support today, on Giving Tue...
5h ago
BIDEN PARDONS SON HUNTER AFTER PLEDGING THAT HE WOULDN'T, MORE TOP HEADLINES
1. President Biden pardons his son, Hunter. 2. Trump reacts to Biden's surprise pardon. 3. Senator S...
Dec 02, 2024
MORE DETAILS RELEASED FOLLOWING FRIDAY CRASH IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
State police have released more details regarding a crash Friday morning in White Township that left...
Dec 02, 2024
IUP HITS HOME STRETCH FOR FALL 2024 SEMESTER
The end of the fall 2024 semester is in sight for IUP students. Classes resume today after the unive...
Dec 02, 2024
PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR SUSPECT IN SHOTS-FIRED INCIDENT IN CORAL DUE IN COURT TODAY
UPDATE: The preliminary hearing for Jeffrey Renwick has been continued on the request of his attorne...
Dec 02, 2024
PCCD AWARDS GRANTS FOR SCHOOL SAFETY
Nine Indiana County education agencies will receive portions of $100 million in non-competitive scho...
Dec 02, 2024
USPS, PARCEL CARRIERS ADVISE RESIDENTS OF CHRISTMAS DELIVERY DEADLINES
The U.S. Postal Service and the nation's parcel carriers are announcing their shipping deadlines for...
Dec 02, 2024
PENNSYLVANIA STORES INCLUDED IN ARIZONA-GROWN CUCUMBER RECALL
Cucumbers are being pulled from shelves in Pennsylvania after an Arizona produce company issued a re...
Dec 02, 2024
INDIANA COUNTY'S SCHOOL BOARDS WILL ALL MEET THIS WEEK
The arrival of December always means reorganization meetings for various boards and organizations, a...
Dec 01, 2024
PITTMAN, REPUBLICANS CRY FOUL OVER SHAPIRO'S SEPTA PLAN
Senator Joe Pittman says Governor Josh Shapiro's decision to give Philadelphia's SEPTA public transi...
Dec 01, 2024
PENNDOT TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETINGS ON ROAD PROJECTS, RAIL PLAN
DISTRICT 10 A PennDOT survey of public opinion on some specific construction projects in District 10...
Dec 01, 2024
THREE PEOPLE CONNECTED WITH INDIANA ORGANIZATIONS NAMED TO FOREMOST UNDER 40 LIST
Three people connected with Indiana County organizations were named to the Pennsylvania Business Cen...
Nov 30, 2024
TODAY MARKS START OF DEER SEASON
Today marks the first day of rifle deer season in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission est...
Nov 30, 2024
"SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY" TO BE CELEBRATED TODAY IN INDIANA
While shoppers were out at many of the larger chain stores yesterday to start the shopping season, t...
Nov 30, 2024
CRASH REPORTED ON ROUTE 119 NEAR CORAL
Within an hour of the crash on Route 56, fire crews were called out again for another collision Frid...
Nov 29, 2024
ONE INJURED IN CRASH INVOLVING SUV, COAL TRUCK IN CENTER TOWNSHIP
One person was hurt in a crash this morning on Route 56 in Center Township. Indiana County 911 dispa...
Nov 29, 2024
RIFLE DEER SEASON STARTS TOMORROW
Hunters are gearing up for the start of rifle deer season on Saturday. The season starts at sun-up t...
Nov 29, 2024
SOME OFFICES CLOSED FOR BLACK FRIDAY
For many, it's back to work after thanksgiving, but there are still some closures in effect. State o...
Nov 29, 2024
TWO CHARGED WITH KILLING, DUMPING BODY NEAR INDIANA-CAMBRIA BORDER WERE SENTENCED
Two people charged with killing a Johnstown man and dumping his body near the Cambria-Indiana County...
Nov 29, 2024
STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED THURSDAY AFTERNOON
UPDATE: Indiana Fire Officials said a smoke alarm was set off after a belt on a commercial washing ...
Nov 29, 2024
BLACK FRIDAY SEEN AS KICKOFF FOR BIG, SMALL BUSINESSES
Shoppers are already awake and out at the big box stores today for the unofficial start to the holid...
Nov 29, 2024
PENNDOT REMINDS DRIVERS TO BE CAREFUL DRIVING IN SNOWY CONDITIONS
As another blast of winter weather is about to hit our area, PennDOT is reminding people to be caref...
Nov 29, 2024
CLOSURES IN EFFECT FOR THANKSGIVING
Today is Thanksgiving, and there are several closures in effect for this day. Federal, state, county...
Nov 28, 2024
TWO CRASHES, GAS LEAK REPORTED THIS MORNING BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Some of Indiana County's first responders have had an early wake-up call as some calls were reported...
Nov 28, 2024
LOCAL GROUPS OFFERING FREE MEALS THIS THANKSGIVING
While many people may not be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast today, there are some groups offerin...
Nov 28, 2024
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO CHARGES IN INDIANA BOROUGH
Two people were charged with DUI following an incident in Indiana Borough on October 5th. Indiana Bo...
Nov 28, 2024
SHAPIRO'S ALLOCATION OF HIGHWAY FUNDS DRAWS FEEDBACK FROM SENATE REPUBLICANS
Gov. Josh Shapiro's decision to redirect $153 million in federal highway funds to the Southeastern P...
Nov 28, 2024
PENNDOT ACCEPTING FEEDBACK ON DISTRICT 10 PROJECTS
PennDOT is requesting feedback on several projects that took place over the last year. In Indiana Co...
Nov 28, 2024
SCAMMERS INTENSIFYING EFFORTS AS HOLIDAY SEASON RAMPS UP
Cyber scam artists are busy this time of year all over the country. Crime experts say the holidays ...
Nov 27, 2024
10TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT FOR YMCA TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Not only will people be putting turkeys in the oven for Thanksgiving tomorrow morning, but there wil...
Nov 27, 2024
OPERATION SAFE HOLIDAY TO PROMOTE SAFE DRIVING CONTINUES ACROSS STATE
Operation Safe Holiday is continuing across Pennsylvania and the State Police, the Turnpike Commissi...
Nov 27, 2024
PSP INVESTIGATING INDECENT ASSAULT INCIDENTS IN SALTSBURG AREA
State police from the Kiski Valley Barracks are investigating several cases of indecent assault that...
Nov 27, 2024
ARMSTRONG COUNTY PENNDOT WORKERS HONORED WITH INNOVATION AWARDS
Two people from Armstrong County were honored by PennDOT for their work on an attachment for plow tr...
Nov 27, 2024
STATE PUC REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT ELECTRIC PRICES WILL GO UP SUNDAY
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents that the price of electricity will...
Nov 27, 2024
INDIANA COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE JUMPS IN OCTOBER
Indiana County's unemployment rate jumped six-tenths of a percentage point over the month of October...
Nov 26, 2024
TROOPERS SEARCHING FOR MISSING DERRY TOWNSHIP MAN
State police are searching for a Derry Township man after he went missing on November 23rd. Troopers...
Nov 26, 2024
DONATIONS ACCEPTED FOR SALTSBURG FAMILY AFFECTED BY HOUSE FIRE
Members of the community are coming together to help a family whose home was razed by a fire earlier...
Nov 26, 2024
CAR CRASHES INTO HOUSE AFTER GOING DOWNHILL
No injuries were reported as a car crashed into a house this morning in White Township. (Photo by Jo...
Nov 26, 2024
RENDA MEDIA FLAG COLLECTION PROGRAM A SUCCESS
A program to give worn out and tattered American Flags a dignified retirement has been very successf...
Nov 26, 2024
OVER 3 MILLION DRIVERS EXPECTED ON TURNPIKE FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVEL PERIOD
The PA Turnpike is gearing up for some of the busiest travel days of the year. Starting today and go...
Nov 26, 2024
WOMAN CHARGED WITH THEFT, BAD CHECKS SENTENCED YESTERDAY
A woman from Beyer was sentenced for multiple cases yesterday in Indiana County Court. 51-year-old D...
Nov 26, 2024
IUP RECOGNIZED FOR COLLEGE STUDENT VOTING ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS
IUP was recently recognized as one of the Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting in 2024. ...
Nov 26, 2024
RED CROSS OFFERS TIPS FOR SAFE THANKSGIVING COOKING
The American Red Cross is offering up some Thanksgiving safety tips for those working on the big fea...
Nov 26, 2024
CARRIAGE HOUSE SHOOTING SUSPECTS SENTENCED
Two people charged in connection with the fatal Carriage House shooting in 2020 were sentenced Monda...
Nov 25, 2024
TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTED THIS MORNING IN INDIANA BOROUGH
UPDATE: IFA Assistant Chief Bob Henry said that the driver had a medical emergency and his vehicle c...
Nov 25, 2024
PSP, BUREAU OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION REMIND PET OWNERS OF RULES IN WINTER CONDITIONS
As the weather is now getting colder, state police and the animal cruelty unit of the Bureau of Crim...
Nov 25, 2024
INDIANA COUNTY DA, CHIEFS ASSOCIATION SHOW GRATITUDE FOR DINNER EVENT
Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi and the local law enforcement community are expressing...
Nov 25, 2024
HARRISBURG CONFERENCE WILL EXPLORE ELECTRICITY GRID'S FUTURE
The state Public Utility Commission will hold a conference today on the adequacy of Pennsylvania's e...
Nov 25, 2024
PUC APPROVES "SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED" RATE INCREASE
The state Public Utility Commission on Thursday approved a "significantly reduced" rate in...
Nov 24, 2024
START OF WEISS TRIAL DELAYED AGAIN
After granting a motion last week to continue the murder trial of Ronald Weiss, Indiana County Presi...
Nov 24, 2024
DEFENDANTS SCHEDULED FOR SENTENCING INCLUDE MURDERER
In Indiana County Court tomorrow, 24-year-old Isaiah Moore of Johnstown will be sentenced for his gu...
Nov 24, 2024
MARTELL URGES EXPANSION OF SCHOOL CHOICE
Citing the success of the River Valley STEAM Academy, Superintendent Philip Martell has released a l...
Nov 24, 2024
FALL SEMESTER NEARS COMPLETION
The end of the fall semester at IUP is rapidly approaching. The Thanksgiving break begins on Wednes...
Nov 24, 2024
MANY TURN OUT FOR "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE FESTIVAL" KICKOFF DESPITE RAIN, COLD
Despite the cold and rain Friday night, many people turned out for the annual kickoff to the "I...
Nov 23, 2024
FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT FOR 11 VEHICLE CRASHES ON FRIDAY
As Friday marked the first heavy snow of the season, first responders had to deal with many vehicle ...
Nov 23, 2024
FIRE REKINDLES AT HOME IN CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP
Fire crews had to return to the scene of a house fire yesterday as that fire rekindled. The fire was...
Nov 23, 2024
PSP INVESTIGATING STRING OF THEFTS FROM CARS IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
State police are continuing to investigate a series of thefts from motor vehicles in Indiana County....
Nov 23, 2024
PSP WILL BE OUT FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY DRIVING PERIOD
State police have announced some details on their upcoming holiday enforcement efforts. Troopers wil...
Nov 23, 2024
THANKSGIVING TRAVEL EXPECTED TO REACH RECORD HIGH
A record number of Americans are planning to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. Triple-A expects ...
Nov 22, 2024
PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP ANNOUNCES NEW CHOICE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MORE TOP HEADLINES
1. Trump announces new choice for attorney general. 2. Comedian flees the US following Trump's victo...
Nov 22, 2024
INDIANA BOROUGH OFFICERS ADVISE FESTIVAL-GOERS OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Indiana Borough Police have released a statement regarding tonight's "It's a Wonderful Life&quo...
Nov 22, 2024
BUFFINGTON TWP MAN ARRESTED FOR PFA VIOLATION, EVASION CHARGES
A man from Buffington Township was taken into custody yesterday for a Protection From Abuse order vi...
Nov 22, 2024
TONIGHT IS START TO "ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL"
Tonight is the start of the annual It's A Wonderful Life Holiday Festival in Downtown Indiana. Along...
Nov 22, 2024
CASEY CONCEDES ELECTION TO MCCORMICK
Democratic incumbent Bob Casey is conceding Pennsylvania's Senate election to Republican Dave McCorm...
Nov 22, 2024
HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES AGREEMENT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
The Homer-Center School Board Thursday night approved an agreement for behavioral health professiona...
Nov 22, 2024
BIG BALLOON BUILD OPENS AT S&T BANK ARENA
The Big Balloon Build opened Thursday night at S&T Bank Arena to help kick off the holiday seaso...
Nov 22, 2024
INAUGURAL IMPACT AWARDS CAP OFF SUCCESSFUL RURAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
As the Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Health Conference came to a close at the KCAC on Thursday, four ...
Nov 21, 2024
IUP SIGNS FOUR CLINICAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS FOR PROPOSED COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Four health care providers entered into clinical affiliation agreements with IUP for their proposed ...
Nov 21, 2024
APSCUF PRESIDENT CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OR FIRING OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
The head of the union that represents the faculty at state-owned colleges and universities is callin...
Nov 21, 2024
IUP, IRMC HOSTING PENNSYLVANIA MOUNTAINS RURAL HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania and IRMC are hosting the third annual Pennsylvania Mountains ...
Nov 21, 2024
INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH BRINGING LOADED FIREARM INTO PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
An Indiana man is facing charges after a loaded gun was discovered in a carry-on bag at Pittsburgh I...
Nov 21, 2024
TWO BROTHERS ARRESTED FOLLOWING FIGHT IN BLAIRSVILLE
Blairsville Borough Police have charged two people following a fight yesterday evening along North W...
Nov 21, 2024
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR INDIANA COUNTY TO START TODAY
Indiana and Jefferson Counties will be under a winter weather advisory starting at 1:00 this afterno...
Nov 21, 2024
FIRST RESPONDERS BUSY WITH STORM-RELATED CALLS ON WEDNESDAY
As strong storms rolled through the area Wednesday afternoon and evening, first responders and elect...
Nov 21, 2024
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH THEFT INVESTIGATION
Police in Indiana Borough are investigating a tool theft that happened sometime over the last week. ...
Nov 21, 2024
BIG BALLOON BUILD OPENS TONIGHT AT S&T BANK ARENA
After three days of work at S&T Bank Arena, ballon artists from around the world are ready to sh...
Nov 21, 2024
WANTED KITTANNING MAN TURNS HIMSELF IN TO POLICE
State police say 34-year-old Matthew James Wilson of Kittanning, who was wanted for home improvement...
Nov 20, 2024
WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS APPROVE ADVERTISING 2025 BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASE
White Township Supervisors approved advertising next year's budget at their meeting Wednesday, and w...
Nov 20, 2024
COMMISSIONERS APPROVE ADVERTISING 2025 BUDGET WITH .4 MILL TAX INCREASE
The Indiana County Commissioners this morning approved advertising the 2025 budget, which contains a...
Nov 20, 2024
INDIANA COUNTY STATE-MANDATED RECOUNT IN US SENATE RACE TO START TODAY
Indiana County Election officials will start their state-mandated recount of the US Senate Race toda...
Nov 20, 2024
RIVER VALLEY TAKES FIRST LOOK AT DIGITAL SIGNATURE POLICY
The River Valley School Board last night took a first look at a policy concerning electronic signatu...
Nov 20, 2024
PA DEP ELIMINATES MAJORITY OF PERMIT BACKLOG
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has reduced its permit backlog by 75 percent...
Nov 20, 2024
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE TO NEW VOCELLI PIZZA LOCATION
At a meeting Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council approved the transfer of a liquor license into t...
Nov 20, 2024
BLAIRSVILLE BOROUGH APPROVES ADVERTISING 2025-26 BUDGET WITH SLIGHT TAX INCREASE
Blairsville Borough Council approved advertising the 2025-26 budget at their meeting Tuesday night, ...
Nov 20, 2024
SHEETZ OFFERING DISCOUNTED GAS FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Sheetz is slashing its gas prices to help travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday. The convenience...
Nov 19, 2024
PITTMAN: SENATE REPUBLICANS STILL SPEARHEADING PERMITTING REFORM
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman on Tuesday emphasized the importance of permitting reforms champi...
Nov 19, 2024
STATE POLICE SEARCHING FOR KITTANNING MAN ACCUSED OF HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD
The search for a Kittanning man wanted for fraud charges dating back to last year is still on-going....
Nov 19, 2024
NEW SCAM REPORTED BY MAWC
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County is warning customers about a scam. MAWC says several ...
Nov 19, 2024
PENNDOT ASKING DRIVERS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER WEATHER
As snow is predicted to hit our area later this week, PennDOT is announcing that they are getting re...
Nov 19, 2024
SHAPIRO SIDES WITH STATE SUPREME COURT RULING NOT TO COUNT CERTAIN MAIL-IN BALLOTS
From Fox News Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is siding with the state's high court after the justice...
Nov 19, 2024
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFT, UNDERAGE DRINKING INCIDENTS
INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE A Johnstown man is charged with theft and related crimes for an incident in l...
Nov 19, 2024
TWO INJURED AS LOG TRUCK ROLLS OVER IN DERRY TOWNSHIP
Traffic was backed up on Route 217 in Derry Township after a crash involving a log truck. The crash ...
Nov 19, 2024