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UPDATED LOOK AT SNOW FORECAST FOR SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
From the US National Weather Service We continue to watch the evolution of expected snow totals Sund...
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SLICK TRAVEL THIS MORNING, MORE SNOW BY SUNDAY NIGHT
From the US National Weather Service 9am: There have been reports of a glaze of ice on some sidewalk...
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SCHOOL STUDENT VAN INVOLVED IN ROLLOVER CRASH ON FRIDAY
A school van was involved in an accident on Friday in Grant Township. The accident was reported at 4...
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EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES ON THE WAY
While temperatures will get up into the upper 30s and we'll see some rain, Indiana will see a three-...
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U.S. MARSHALS, INDIANA COUNTY OFFICERS ARREST MAN WANTED FOR MURDER IN OHIO
A man charged with killing an up-and-coming rapper in Cleveland was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Ind...
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ONE SUSPECT IN ACE HARDWARE STORE THEFT IDENTIFIED
One of the two suspects in the theft of goods from a hardware store in Indiana has been identified. ...
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REAL ID GOES INTO EFFECT LATER THIS YEAR
Federal Real ID will go into effect in 108 days and state officials are reminding people to make sur...
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RAIN, SNOW, THEN BRUTUALLY COLD TEMPERATURES BEGIN SUNDAY NIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine and warmer temperatures ...
Jan 17, 2025
TECHNICAL ISSUE IMPACTING CAPITAL ONE USERS
Capital One says a technical issue with a third party vendor is impacting some of its customers. The...
Jan 17, 2025
CAR DESTROYED BY FIRE NEAR HOMER CITY
A car was destroyed by a fire Friday morning in Homer City. Indiana County 911 dispatched Homer City...
Jan 17, 2025
SNOWFALL TOTALS FOR THURSDAY, JAN. 6
From the US National Weather Service Here is a look back at the snowfall seen across the region yest...
Jan 17, 2025
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS TIKTOK BAN
The Supreme Court is upholding the law that will ban TikTok if it's not sold to a U.S. company. The ...
Jan 17, 2025
TROOPERS INVESTIGATING THEFT OF COMPUTER IN GLEN CAMPBELL
PSP-PUNXSUTAWNEY State police from the Punxsutawney barracks are investigating a theft from Glen Cam...
Jan 17, 2025
INVESTIGATION INTO THEFT AT UPSTREET ACE HARDWARE UNDERWAY
Ace Hardware and Indiana Borough Police are looking for people who stole items from the store yester...
Jan 17, 2025
SUSPECT IN WESTERN PA DRUG RING SENTENCED YESTERDAY IN FEDERAL COURT
One of the suspects in a major drug ring in Indiana and Cambria counties that was broken up in 2021 ...
Jan 17, 2025
PACE OF FLU CASES STARTING TO SLOW FOR 2024-25 SEASON, BUT IT MAY SPIKE AGAIN
While flu activity remains high in Pennsylvania, the pace is starting to slow down. The PA Departmen...
Jan 17, 2025
PA PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE PROGRAM APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS
Governor Josh Shapiro yesterday announced the opening of the application period for the state's Prop...
Jan 17, 2025
HOMER-CENTER SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVES ANNUAL FUTURE READY PA REPORT
Thursday night, the Homer-Center School Board received reports on student progress from the Future R...
Jan 17, 2025
SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR JAN. 17, 2025
The following schools and school districts are closed or under a two-hour delay for Friday, Jan. 17,...
Jan 17, 2025
CRASHES REPORTED IN CENTER, CANOE TOWNSHIPS
One person was hurt in a crash Thursday afternoon in Center Township. Firefighters from Homer City, ...
Jan 16, 2025
IUP TABS HOMER CITY NATIVE AS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTOR
IUP has named Homer City native Carly Padasak as the new director for Environmental Health and Safet...
Jan 16, 2025
WHEN WILL CURRENT SNOW END?
From the US National Weather Service Here is the most updated storm total snowfall forecast. The ons...
Jan 16, 2025
PENNS MANOR SUPERINTENDENT RECEIVES "PROFICIENT" RATING FROM SCHOOL BOARD
The Penns Manor School Board last night approved a good report card for Superintendent Daren Johnsto...
Jan 16, 2025
NWS ISSUES WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR INDIANA, SURROUNDING COUNTIES
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for our area that will run until 4...
Jan 16, 2025
SECRETARY OF STATE NOMINEE MARCO RUBIO SAYS FOGEL'S RELEASE WILL BE TOP PRIORITY
During his senate confirmation hearing yesterday, secretary of state nominee Marco Rubio said that h...
Jan 16, 2025
THREE CALLS FOR SERVICE REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 YESTERDAY
Further details on a crash yesterday morning in Green Township have not been released. Indiana Count...
Jan 16, 2025
U.S. ATTORNEY ERIC OLSHAN ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
A U.S. Attorney has announced he will step down. Attorney Eric Olshan announced that his resignation...
Jan 16, 2025
PRELIMINARY HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
Preliminary hearings are on the schedule today for Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas. Among the...
Jan 16, 2025
SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR JAN. 16, 2025
The following schools are closed today due to weather and road conditions: Apollo-Ridge School Distr...
Jan 16, 2025
SNOW: HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
From the US National Weather Service Another round of accumulating snow is expected on Thursday morn...
Jan 15, 2025
UNITED SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNANCE FROM THE PSBA
Last night, the United School Board approved the Principles of Governance from the Pennsylvania Scho...
Jan 15, 2025
THINK IT'S BEEN COLD? HERE'S WHAT'S COMING NEXT WEEK
From the US National Weather Service We are expecting very cold temperatures during the first half o...
Jan 15, 2025
WATER TO BE RESTORED IN HOMER CITY THIS AFTERNOON
Homer City Borough Manager Rob Nymick says water will be restored to residents before 2 o'clock this...
Jan 15, 2025
REPORT: TIKTOK TO SHUT DOWN ON SUNDAY
TikTok is planning to shut down its app for U.S. users on Sunday. That's according to Reuters. That'...
Jan 15, 2025
CONFINEMENT REPORTED IN GREEN TOWNSHIP CRASH
First responders are heading to the scene of a crash in Green Township. Indiana County 911 summoned ...
Jan 15, 2025
IUP SAFETY SCIENCE RANKED FIRST IN PENNSYLVANIA, SECOND IN NATION
IUP's Safety Sciences and Environmental Engineering program recently received honors from a national...
Jan 15, 2025
PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS POLICY REVISIONS, SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
The Penns Manor School Board will meet tonight and on the agenda are some changes to the district ca...
Jan 15, 2025
MOTION HEARING FOR SUSPECT IN HAYDEN GAREFFA KILLING DUE IN COURT TODAY
Motions hearings are on the docket today for Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas, including one f...
Jan 15, 2025
NEXT WINTER DISTURBANCE TO BEGIN TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service The next disturbance will impact the region late tonight throug...
Jan 15, 2025
WATER MAIN BREAK REPORTED IN HOMER CITY
Some areas of Homer City may see a drop in water pressure this morning due to a water main break las...
Jan 15, 2025
AESTIQUE FOUNDER GIVES $50,000 TO START IUP SCHOLARSHIP
The founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery has established a scholarship at IUP. (Dr. Theodore Lazzaro ...
Jan 15, 2025
ALDI ISSUES RECALL FOR FROZEN TAQUITOS THAT MAY HAVE METAL IN THEM
Aldi is recalling frozen taquitos that have been sold in a number of states, including Pennsylvania....
Jan 15, 2025
WHITE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW
Tuesday night, the White Township Planning Commission approved the 2024 commission report. According...
Jan 15, 2025
INDIANA MAN FLOWN TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING CRASH IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY
An Indiana man was taken to a hospital following a crash Monday afternoon in Plumcreek Township, Arm...
Jan 14, 2025
SNOW RETURNS BEFORE WEDNESDAY, WHILE COLD TEMPERATURES PERSIST
From the US National Weather Service This afternoon around 3PM-4PM, the area is looking at some ligh...
Jan 14, 2025
PURCHASE LINE TO START AVIATION INTRODUCTORY COURSE
The Purchase Line school board Monday night approved adding a new course for the 2025-26 academic ye...
Jan 14, 2025
UNITED SCHOOL BOARD TO APPROVE HIRING SEVERAL COACHES TONIGHT
The United School Board will meet tonight and sports-related hirings are on the agenda. Among them a...
Jan 14, 2025
INDIANA MAN ARRESTED FOR DRUG, PARAPHERNALIA POSSESSION
Indiana Borough Police charged an Indiana man with drug-related crimes connected with an incident Su...
Jan 14, 2025
IUP, CNX ENTER AGREEMENT TO HOLD MUNICIPAL POLICE ACADEMY TRAINING AT SOUTHPOINTE FACILITY
IUP's Criminal Justice Training Center has entered into an agreement with CNX Resources to serve as ...
Jan 14, 2025
MARK ZILINSKAS NAMED INDIANA HEAD COACH IN SPLIT VOTE
The Indiana School Board Monday night voted 5-4 to name Mark Zilinskas as the new head football coac...
Jan 14, 2025
FIRE DESTROYS KITCHEN IN HOMER CITY APARTMENT BUILDING
A kitchen was destroyed inside a Homer City apartment building on Monday. Firefighters from Homer Ci...
Jan 13, 2025
UPDATE: COLD WEATHER ADVISORY EXPANDED
From the US National Weather Service UPDATE: The Cold Weather Advisory has been expanded to include ...
Jan 13, 2025
DOUBLE-WIDE TRAILER IN NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP RAZED BY FIRE
A mobile home in North Mahoning Township was destroyed by a fire Monday morning. Indiana County 911 ...
Jan 13, 2025
EXPECTED TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY WIND CHILLS TO DIP BELOW ZERO
From the US National Weather Service The National Weather Service has not yet issued any advisories ...
Jan 13, 2025
PRELIMINARY HEARINGS TO BE HELD TODAY
Eight preliminary hearings are scheduled for Indiana County's District Courts today, including one f...
Jan 13, 2025
PSP SEEKING SURVEY RESPONDENTS AS PART OF ACCREDITATION
State police are seeking input from the community as part of the accreditation process through the C...
Jan 13, 2025
PENNIE DEADLINE COMING THIS WEDNESDAY
There are two days before the deadline for open enrollment for health insurance through Pennie passe...
Jan 13, 2025
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN MIGHT CHALLENGE SHAPIRO FOR GOVERNOR
Pennsylvania might have its first Republican challenger to incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapir...
Jan 13, 2025
COLD TEMPERATURES MIDWEEK DOMINATE THE WEATHER PICTURE
From the US National Weather Service We have a several more chances for light snow this week, but th...
Jan 12, 2025
BARN SUSTAINS HEAVY DAMAGE IN MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP FIRE
Eight fire companies battled a barn fire at a farm along Wilgus Road in Montgomery Township yesterda...
Jan 12, 2025
INDIANA, PURCHASE LINE, MARION CENTER BOARDS TO MEET
The Indiana Area School Board has an extensive agenda for Monday night, including a number of change...
Jan 12, 2025
JUDGE SCHEDULES ANOTHER STATUS CONFERENCE FOR WEISS RETRIAL
Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco last week scheduled another status conference for the p...
Jan 12, 2025
REPORT: RETAIL THEFTS UP IN PENNSYLVANIA, INDIANA COUNTY
A new report by PACourts says retail theft is steadily on the rise in Pennsylvania, and it is almost...
Jan 12, 2025
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING
The National Weather Service has placed Indiana County under a winter weather advisory until 1:00 to...
Jan 11, 2025
D.A. MANZI ISSUES STATEMENT ON SENTENCING FOR LARA BROWN
Indiana County's District Attorney issued a statement after a woman who embezzled over $50,000 from ...
Jan 11, 2025
PA ATTORNEY GENERAL RELEASES GUIDELINES CONCERNING BIG LOTS CLOSURES
Despite news that Big Lots has been purchased by Gordon Brothers in a deal that will preserve the br...
Jan 11, 2025
UNITED SENDS LETTER CONCERNING POWERSCHOOL CYBER SECURITY BREACH
The same day that Indiana School District issued a letter concerning a cyber security incident conce...
Jan 11, 2025
SECURITY ISSUE AFFECTS THIRD-PARTY CYBER VENDOR FOR INDIANA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Indiana Area School District officials are asking for patience as they tackle a cyber security incid...
Jan 10, 2025
UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT AWARDED STATE FARM BILL GRANT FUNDS
An Indiana County school district will receive a share of Farm Bill Grant funds, awarded by the Shap...
Jan 10, 2025
FORMER UNITED BAND BOOSTERS TREASURER SENTENCED FOR EMBEZZLING TRIP MONEY
A Mount Pleasant woman charged with stealing more than $50,000 from the United band boosters was sen...
Jan 10, 2025
UPDATE ON EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT/EARLY SATURDAY SNOW
From the US National Weather Service A light, steady snow arrives in the area tonight Friday night. ...
Jan 10, 2025
INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
Indiana borough police charged an Indiana man with assault for an incident last Saturday. Officers w...
Jan 10, 2025
TORETTI NOMINATED AS TRUMP'S ENVOY TO SWEDEN
President-elect Donald Trump is going with an Indiana-area woman as his envoy to Sweden. Trump annou...
Jan 10, 2025
WOMAN CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLING FROM UNITED BAND BOOSTERS TO BE SENTENCED TODAY
Plea and sentencing hearings are scheduled for today in Indiana County Court, including a hearing fo...
Jan 10, 2025
FIRST RESPONDERS DEAL WITH TWO CRASHES, THREE AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARMS ON THURSDAY
Indiana County first responders were busy yesterday afternoon and evening. Two vehicle accidents wer...
Jan 10, 2025
SENATOR FETTERMAN TO TALK WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP AT MAR-A-LAGO THIS WEEKEND
John Fetterman is heading to Mar-a-Lago. The Democratic Pennsylvania Senator says that Donald Trump ...
Jan 10, 2025
RETIRED IUP ADMINISTRATOR GIFTS $30,000 TO UNIVERSITY FOR STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS
A retired IUP administrator has gifted $30,000 to the university for its ongoing student success ini...
Jan 10, 2025
CAMBRIA COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR KILLING BLAIRSVILLE WOMAN IN 2016
A Cambria County man who killed a Blairsville woman in 2016 was ordered to serve life in prison with...
Jan 09, 2025
NEXT STORM MOVING IN FRIDAY NIGHT - WHAT TO EXPECT
From the US National Weather Service Looking at our winter weather tomorrow night, we are expecting ...
Jan 09, 2025
FLU CASES SEE DRAMATIC INCREASE IN PA, INDIANA COUNTY
The Pennsylvania Department of Health says the number of flu cases in the state continues to increas...
Jan 09, 2025
$500,000 IN CASH STOLEN FROM HOME IN CANOE TOWNSHIP
State police from the Punxsutawney Barracks are investigating a burglary in northern Indiana County ...
Jan 09, 2025
FORMER DERRY SWIM CLUB PRESIDENT CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT
The former president of the Derry Area Aqua Club is accused of embezzling money from the club for ga...
Jan 09, 2025
TROOPERS INVESTIGATING BURGLARY ON JANUARY 5TH IN WEST MAHONING TOWNSHIP
On top of the New Year's Eve incident, burglars were also able to break into a home in West Mahoning...
Jan 09, 2025
SOME CLOSURES TODAY FOR NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING FOR JIMMY CARTER
Today marks a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died December 29th at ...
Jan 09, 2025
SNOW BY 8 AM THURSDAY MORNING; 10-DAY TEMPERATURE OUTLOOK
From the US National Weather Service Images below depict the probability of measuring 0.5" vs. ...
Jan 09, 2025
VOCELLI'S PIZZA OPENS FOR BUSINESS IN INDIANA
Indiana's newest pizzeria opened its doors to the public Wednesday afternoon. Vocelli Pizza welcomed...
Jan 08, 2025
COMMISSIONERS APPROVE EXTENDING AGREEMENTS CONCERNING ICDC
Earlier today, the Indiana County Commissioners approved extending two agreements concerning the Ind...
Jan 08, 2025
PRELIMINARY HEARING CONTINUED FOR KITTANNING MAN CHARGED WITH HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD
A Kittanning man accused of failing to follow through on a home improvement contract had his prelimi...
Jan 08, 2025
USPS TO HALT OPERATIONS ON THURSDAY TO HONOR FORMER PRESIDENT CARTER
The United States Postal Service will suspend operations on Thursday for a National Day of Mourning ...
Jan 08, 2025
HOMER CITY ROAD CREWS DEALING WITH DAMAGED EQUIPMENT, LOWER THAN USUAL SALT SUPPLIES
Homer City street crews are starting the new year with some problems. At Tuesday night's council mee...
Jan 08, 2025
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED TONIGHT IN EASTERN INDIANA COUNTY
From the US National Weather Service Snow showers will bring accumulating snow to the ridges and por...
Jan 08, 2025
PRELIMINARY HEARING SCHEDULED FOR KITTANNING MAN ACCUSED OF HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD
A Kittanning man accused of failing to follow through on a home improvement contract will go before ...
Jan 08, 2025
PITTMAN, STRUZZI SWORN IN YESTERDAY AS 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION STARTS
State Senator Joe Pittman took the oath of office yesterday for his second full term representing al...
Jan 08, 2025
IUP ALUMNUS STARTS RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
IUP has announced that a graduate of the Cook Honors College and the Madia Department of Chemistry, ...
Jan 08, 2025
INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES PRIDE EVENT FOR JUNE 14TH
Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council approved a request for the third annual Pride festival to be ...
Jan 08, 2025
BOX TRUCK HITS GUIDE RAIL IN YOUNG TOWNSHIP
Fire crews were called out this morning as a box truck crashed into a guide rail in Young Township. ...
Jan 07, 2025
OFFICIALS REVIEWING SECURITY PLANS FOR FUTURE NFL DRAFT
Authorities in Western Pennsylvania are reviewing security plans in light of the New Year's morning ...
Jan 07, 2025
COLD SNAP TO HANG ON THROUGH SATURDAY
From the US National Weather Service Just to give you an idea on how persistent this cold is, here i...
Jan 07, 2025
FOUR TEENS FACE CHARGES CONNECTED WITH RIOT AT YOUTH FACILITY IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Four teenagers are facing adult charges connected with a riot at a youth facility in Fairfield Towns...
Jan 07, 2025
PSP RELEASE MORE INFO ON COW-CARRIER CRASH
State police released more information on a crash involving a tractor-trailer carrying cows in North...
Jan 07, 2025
