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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Lawyers spar in Johnstown courtroom over government effort to deport Venezuelan
A skirmish in a nationwide battle over the Trump administration’s push to deport immigrants it claims are criminals played out Monday in a Western Pennsylvania courtroom. Attorneys for a Venezuelan man accused of being part of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang asked a federal judge in Johnstown to bar...
Flash flood warnings for Alle-Kiski Valley Sunday night
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for the region, especially in the Alle-Kiski Valley, through 11:30 pm Sunday. The areas include Vandergrift, Apollo, Lower Burrell, Harrison, Leechburg, Sarver, Freeport, North Apollo, West Leechburg, Orchard Hills, Oklahoma, East Vandergrift, Hyde Park, North Vandergrift, Crooked Creek Lake Park and...
2 pedestrians hit by Pittsburgh work truck, suffer minor injuries
A city of Pittsburgh work truck hit two pedestrians while backing up in the city’s Friendship neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. in the 5600 block of Baum Boulevard. According to public safety, the work truck was clearing the roadway when it...
Human remains found in wooded area off I-70 in Washington County
Human remains were found Sunday near Interstate 70 East in Washington County, county Coroner Tim Warco’s office said. A passerby found the remains in a wooded area off of the interstate around 10:30 a.m. The death did not appear to be suspicious, Warco’s office said. No other information about the...
Woman critically hurt after being hit by pickup in Stowe
A woman was in critical condition on Sunday morning after being hit by a vehicle in Stowe, Allegheny County Police said. The collision in the 2100 block of Robinson Boulevard was reported shortly before 10:30 a.m. The woman was hit by a pickup. The driver remained on scene, county police...
Power outage update: Pittsburgh locations to be restored by late Tuesday, other areas sooner
While Duquesne Light anticipates restoring power to certain municipalities by about mid-day Monday, Pittsburgh residents without electricity might not have service restored until late Tuesday, a week after destructive storms hit the region. In an update Sunday, Duquesne Light said areas expected to be restored by 12:30 p.m. Monday include...
Duels in St. Clair Park? Fencing group practices centuries-old sport in Greensburg
It’s not just the agile and quick movements of fencing that draw Tom Huwalt to the centuries-old sport, but also the historical preservation aspect of the motions. “I’ve been obsessed with history and swords since I was a kid,” said the South Greensburg man. William Moore of Hunker also expressed...
Westmoreland happenings: Spaghetti dinners, bingo fundraiser, turkey dinner, more
Church News • Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations...
Fetterman video shows argument with airplane crew about seatbelt
A video filmed earlier this year showing Sen. John Fetterman in a tense exchange with an airline crew member over his seatbelt on a flight to Pittsburgh has gone viral online — after a New York Magazine report raised new concerns about his health. The video of the senator’s exchange...
Pittsburgh Marathon complete; Feyissa and Bareikis take first-place wins
Thousands of runners from around the region, country and world descended on Pittsburgh before dawn Sunday to pound the pavement in search of accomplishment. Mulegeta Birhanu Feyissa of Ethiopia was the first to cross the finish line in the Men’s Elite race with an unofficial time of 2 hours, 14...
Lower Burrell native’s curiosity leads to groundbreaking Mars research
Even at a young age, Benjamin Tutolo was interested in the cosmos. It’s a curiosity that never waned. In fact, it led to the 36-year-old taking a deep dive into all things Mars for the past three years. Tutolo, a Lower Burrell native, was a participating scientist studying NASA’s Curiosity...
5 candidates compete for 4 seats on Murrysville council
The five Republicans who will compete for four open seats on Murrysville council are all casting an eye toward the municipality’s future — in particular, how it will grow. “One of the biggest challenges is maintaining our infrastructure while thoughtfully and conservatively managing growth,” said incumbent Jason Lemak, 47. “I’ll...
Westmoreland historical society hires new leader; museum hires deputy director
A longtime executive director is leaving the Westmoreland County Historical Society’s top post and will be replaced by an experienced leader in nonprofits. Meanwhile, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art has a new fundraiser and external affairs representative. The historical society will have a change in leadership for the first...
New Ken veterinarian shocked by ‘callous,’ ‘two-faced’ funeral director accused of mishandling remains
Following the sudden death of her cat, CrackerJack, earlier this year, Dr. Betsy Kennon said what she got back from the funeral home that cremated him was so lovely that she was moved to thank the man responsible in person. “I thought he was warm, he was friendly, he was...
Fort Allen Farm Equipment Association continues event showcasing skills, trades and history
The Fort Allen Farm Equipment Association’s annual Hammer-In and Plow Days continues Sunday at the association’s demonstration site near West Overton Village in East Huntingdon. The event aims to educate visitors and give them a taste of skills, trades and history. There is old-fashioned farm equipment on display, including plows,...
Family says Pirates fan who fell over Clemente Wall at PNC Park is awake, alert, able to speak
The 20-year-old Pirates fan who fell from the stands onto the field at PNC Park on Wednesday is making progress toward recovering, friends and family said on social media Saturday. Kavan Markwood had been listed in critical condition after falling 21 feet from the Clemente Wall in the park’s right...
Crews continue making progress restoring power following destructive storms
Power outages across the Pittsburgh region stemming from Tuesday’s destructive storms had fallen to about 72,000, according to power utilities Duquesne Light and West Penn Power. Duquesne Light said it expects to restore power to all of its customers by 11 p.m. Tuesday, but that most customers are expected to...
Pittsburgh man sentenced for 2013 slaying of man who tried to stop a robbery
The man police say was responsible for killing a grocery store customer during a 2013 bank robbery in Washington County has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in a state prison, according to Trib news partner WTAE. Keith D. Wilk, 41, of Pittsburgh, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and...
Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy code-breaker during World War II, dies
Julia Parsons, a U.S. Navy code-breaker during World War II who kept a military secret about her assignment for decades, including from her Army husband, Don, died April 18 A longtime resident of Forest Hills, she was 104. “Julia was a pioneer for women’s roles in American Society,” said Todd...
7 candidates seek party nods to run for 4 seats in Leechburg Area School Board race
The May 20 primary ballot will feature some familiar faces vying for four open seats on the Leechburg Area School Board. Incumbents Darius Lovelace, 73; Candi Stewart, 68; Ashley Coudriet, 45; and Jimmy Feudale, 65, are seeking to keep their seats. They are being challenged by Neill Brady, 76, and...
WESA, WYEP, WQED will persist despite Trump’s executive order, their leaders say
President Donald Trump’s attempt to defund NPR and PBS may remove about 5% from the budgets of television and radio stations contributed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. All things considered, it also would represent a minuscule cut in the federal budget, said Terry O’Reilly, president and CEO of Pittsburgh...
Fetterman’s ex-chief of staff warned doctor of mental health concerns, report says
The former chief of staff to U.S. Sen. John Fetterman grew so concerned about the Pennsylvania Democrat’s behavior last year he wrote a detailed letter to Fetterman’s doctor, warning that the politician appeared to be experiencing significant mental health challenges that could pose serious risks to his well-being, according to...
Ligonier Valley School Board member Joseph Vella dies suddenly at home
The Ligonier Valley School District community was shocked this week by the unexpected death of school board member Joseph Vella. Vella, 54, who was midway through his first term on the board, died Tuesday at his Ligonier Township home. The cause of death has yet to be determined, according to...
Prayers pour in for Pirates fan hurt in fall from PNC Park stands
A 20-year-old Pirates fan who fell 21 feet from the Clemente Wall in right field of PNC Park during Wednesday’s win against the Chicago Cubs remained in critical condition Friday. Friends and family of Kavan Markwood, who has ties to several Mon Valley towns including McKeesport and Liberty, didn’t respond...
Detour announced for Hulton Road in Oakmont
PennDOT officials have announced a detour implemented for Hulton Road, which is closed between Allegheny Avenue and Fifth Street in Oakmont. The state road was among many devastated by Tuesday’s storms. Police Chief Michael Ford said he anticipated the main thoroughfare to be closed for at least a few days...


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