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Suspect in Clairton stabbing arrested in Rochester, N.Y.
A suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Clairton man was arrested Friday in Rochester, N.Y. Sabr Cree Ellis, 21, of Clairton is accused of killing Anthony Koontz, 55. The stabbing in the 400 block of Mendelssohn Avenue was reported about 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Allegheny County Police said....
Confederate Soldiers, Richard Nixon and Chelsea Manning: a look back at famous presidential pardonsVideo
The list of pardons and commutations issued Wednesday by President Donald Trump includes some household names, like rapper Lil Wayne and political strategist Steve Bannon. They’re not the only notable people to receive clemency from the president. Here’s a look back at some famous examples of pardons past: Every Confederate...
Presidential pardons have roots in Southwestern Pennsylvania
When former President Donal Trump issued more than 140 acts of clemency in his final hours in the White House, he was exercising a presidential power that has its roots in Southwestern Pennsylvania. “George Washington, his first pardons were — ironically enough — two individuals that participated in the Pennsylvania...
Penn-Trafford/Jeannette area logs 63 new covid cases
The Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area had 63 confirmed new covid cases in the last six days, a slight dip from the week prior, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since the pandemic began in March, the six ZIP codes covering most of the three communities have seen a total...
McCullough Elementary School latest in string of Penn-Trafford covid shutdowns
McCullough Elementary School in Penn-Trafford School District was closed Monday due to two positive coronavirus cases, the latest in a string of short-term shutdowns in a district that has seen 113 total covid cases since the start of the school year. One student and one staff member tested positive in...
2 Greensburg organizations receive $20,000 grants for building renovations
The Greensburg Community Development Corporation is giving two local organizations $20,000 each to support renovations of two city buildings. McDowell Associates Insurance and the Westmoreland Bar Association both recently restored vacant buildings to be their new headquarters. They are the second and third recipients of the corporation’s “G-Fund” grant program,...
1 found dead in Beaver County house fire
One person was found dead after crews battled a house fire in Hopewell Township, Beaver County, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. The fire on McIntosh Drive was reported shortly before 3 a.m. Friday. The victim has not been identified. When first responders arrived, they found the house engulfed in...
Firefighter collapses while battling blaze in Greensburg
A Southwest Greensburg firefighter was injured while battling a house fire Friday morning, according to Greensburg Fire Chief Tom Bell. The fire at 231 Painter Street in Greensburg was reported around 2:30 a.m. The firefighter collapsed while on the roof of the home, according to Bell. He was taken to...
Garage fire doused quickly in Derry Township
An early morning garage fire broke out on the 100 block of Flowers Road in Derry Township, according to Westmoreland County 911. The fire was reported shortly after 5 a.m. Friday. New Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department and other neighboring departments responded and had the fire under control within about 30...
No injuries reported in Derry Township house fire
Firefighters battled a blaze early Friday morning at a Derry Township home, according to Westmoreland County 911. The fire on the 600 block of Pizza Barn Road was reported shortly before 4 a.m. Firefighters had it under control before 5 a.m., according to 911. No injuries were reported. Pizza Barn...
5 things to know about your covid stimulus check
The $600 stimulus checks approved by Congress and President Trump last month were meant to provide much-needed economic relief to Americans battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Most already have received their money, but technical glitches and administrative challenges left millions wondering when theirs would arrive. Here’s what you need to...
Police: Gas station robbed in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood
Pittsburgh police are looking for two unknown men who robbed a Sunoco convenience store in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood, according to the city Department of Public Safety. The robbery happened early Wednesday morning. The men, at least one of whom was armed, robbed the convenience store at the corner of Liberty...
Man killed in Wilkinsburg shooting
A man was shot and killed inside a Wilkinsburg home, according to Allegheny County Police. First responders were called to the 1900 block of Wright Street shortly after 3 a.m. Thursday for a report of shots fired. They arrived to find the victim inside a home. He was pronounced dead...
107 new covid cases counted in Penn-Trafford, Jeannette area as of Jan. 13
The Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area had 107 confirmed new covid cases in the last five days, raising the total count for the area by almost 5%, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since the pandemic began in March, the six ZIP codes covering most of the three communities have...
2nd suspect arrested in Nashville killing of Butler County native
Nashville police arrested a second suspect in the killing of Caitlyn Kaufman, a Butler County native who was shot on her way to work as a nurse at a Tennessee hospital. James Cowan, 28, was arrested at a Nashville area apartment complex, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. BREAKING:...
Rare sunny days wash over Pittsburgh — one of the cloudiest cities in the U.S.
Even with a rare weekend with winter sunshine in the Pittsburgh region, with more ahead this week, it still can sometimes feel like the region’s gray days are endless. And that is close to the truth. Pittsburgh has an average of just 59 clear days a year, with 306 cloudy...
A Slice of New York brings Big Apple pizzas to ManorVideo
Sean Jefairjian’s dream of opening a pizza shop was partially because of frustration. “It’s very hard to find a traditional New York pie,” he said. A native of the Bronx, Jefairjian has lived in Southwestern Pennsylvania for 20 years. There are a few places in the region to get pizza...
Hempfield neighborhood raises more than $2,000 for food bank
The residents of the South Meadow at Lindwood development in Hempfield have long been a tight-knit bunch, according to Joseph Lanza, president of the condominium association. In a normal year, many of the neighborhood’s roughly 120 residents gather for monthly social events. When one of them gets sick, their neighbors...
Police searching for escapee from Beaver County Jail
Police are searching for a man who escaped from Beaver County Jail on Thursday morning. John Broman, 41, of Beaver, escaped around 10:45 a.m. according to Hopewell Township Police. He was last seen heading south from the jail on foot. Several law enforcement agencies are involved in the search. Broman...
$1 million scratch-off ticket sold in Monessen
A lucky gas station customer in Monessen bought a scratch-off ticket worth $1 million, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. Eastgate Exxon & Convenience Store on Eastgate Avenue sold the winning Magnificent Millions ticket, which cost $20. The odds of winning the $1 million to prize in Magnificent Millions are 1...
Longtime Greensburg recreation facilities manager to retire
Trudy Ivory’s favorite part of her nearly 30 years with Greensburg’s recreation department has been watching kids grow up. She’s seen 6-year-old hockey players return to the rink every year until they graduate high school — then come back years later with their own children. Ivory will retire from her...
Hunting, fishing licenses will be unavailable next week as Pennsylvania updates system
Pennsylvanians who plan to go hunting or fishing in the next few weeks but have yet to get a license should do so soon, according to the state Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission. Pennsylvania’s Automated Licensing System will be down for several days next week as it undergoes...
Greensburg Salem copes with laptop shortage
When Greensburg Salem School District learned the 1,000 laptops it ordered for the school year would not arrive for months, leaders began looking for other ways to get computers to students. They used money from the CARES act and other grants to buy laptops wherever they could find them, including...
State lottery open for rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon
Whiskey lovers, now is your chance to get your hands on the biggest name in bourbon — but you’ll need plenty of luck to grab a bottle. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board opened the annual lottery for Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery’s bourbons and rye whiskey. The most coveted release...
Group of Greensburg Salem students call for end of senior projectsVideo
A group of Greensburg Salem High School seniors is calling on the district to cancel senior projects because of the coronavirus pandemic. Student Tyler Allen uploaded a video on the subject to YouTube Tuesday. It had been viewed over 6,000 times as of Sunday morning. “It’s been held over everyone’s...
