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Canadian wildfires pose threat of smoke to Western Pa. once again
Pennsylvania skies could be clouded by wildfire smoke again this summer, according to meteorologists. Canada’s wildfire season has begun, and air quality alerts have spread across the United States. Air quality alerts are in effect across northern Iowa, and as the smoke spread southward and eastward Monday, parts of Minnesota...
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to attack on IUP officer
A Pittsburgh man pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with an attack on an Indiana University of Pennsylvania police officer who was investigating a false report about a robbery, according to Indiana County District Attorney Robert F. Manzi Jr. Cameron Raubaugh, 20, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and false reports. State...
New Castle police chief says noise complaint may have led to fatal shooting
A deadly shooting Tuesday afternoon in New Castle may have been spurred by a noise complaint, according to New Castle Police. Officials said officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired along East Washington Street at 4:17 p.m. Officers found an adult man, who has not yet been identified,...
If it seems like more tornadoes are striking Western Pa. — they are
A spate of tornadoes have spun up in Western Pennsylvania with unprecedented frequency this spring. The National Weather Service in Moon’s coverage area, which includes Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia, has already seen 14 tornadoes in 2024, which is more than double the annual average of six...
Show’s over for northern lights in Western Pennsylvania
The northern lights put on a show over the weekend in Western Pennsylvania — but that could be the end of it. Shannon Hefferan, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said as of now, there’s nothing projected around here in the future. Late Friday and early Saturday, residents...
IUP prepares for academic overhaul with proposed college name changes
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is poised to undergo an academic restructuring that would include name changes for three of its five colleges, discontinuing low-enrolled programs and identifying areas for future growth. Those moves and others will be reviewed by the State System of Higher Education in Harrisburg in the coming...
17-year-old driver killed in Mercer County crash
A 17-year-old driver was killed in a crash Sunday in Mercer County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The driver, who was not immediately identified, died from injuries sustained in a crash just before 8 p.m. in Green Township. State police said the driver traveled into the oncoming lane while navigating...
Online dashboard helps track tickborne illnesses
The Pennsylvania Department of Health this week announced a new online dashboard that will provide people with information about tickborne illnesses. The dashboard will show people where ticks are prevalent so they can take appropriate precautions while outdoors, officials said. It also will display the latest tickborne disease activity, tracking...
Local parks could see projects completed through Pennsylvania Parks Fund
A new grant program from the Pennsylvania Parks Fund could provide some TLC to local spaces. The program provides participating parks with a grant up to $50,000, said PPF Project Director Justin Spencer. Participating parks submitted a grant proposal which can be found online at PennsylvaniaParks.org. Spencer said PPF created...
1 killed, 2 injured in Uniontown shooting
One person was killed and two others injured Sunday in a shooting in Uniontown. The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. around Austin Street near Collins Avenue, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. Fayette County Coroner Bob Baker identified the victim as Shaquisa Sims, 32, of Uniontown. WTAE reported Jasmine...
Morning Roundup: Police say fired car dealership worker threatened extortion
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, May 13: Police say fired car dealership worker threatened extortion A former car dealership employee in Indiana County, who had been fired from his job, allegedly threatened to release customer data if the dealership didn’t give him more...
As low attendance persists, school districts weigh the role of the magistrate
Students who habitually log unexcused absences could be in for more than a trip to the district judge. Instead, they might get a teacher-mentor, access to a licensed therapist or a home visit from a social worker — all steps that school leaders are taking in hopes of reversing a...
Police: Uniontown man charged after attacking paramedic
A Uniontown man faces criminal charges after state police say he attacked a paramedic while first responders were attempting to render aid to him. Eric Parker, 24, had passed out at a Dollar General in North Union, Fayette County. Parker faces a felony charge of aggravated assault, misdemeanor charges of...
Names revealed of latest offspring of Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis
A special announcement came out of Punxsutawney on Sunday — and it had nothing to do with the weather. Reading from scroll, Dan McGinley, vice president of The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, announced via Facebook video that Punxsutawney Phil’s children have been named — a girl, Sunny; and a boy, Shadow....
Western Pennsylvanians recall treasured advice bestowed by their moms
“Don’t talk with your mouth full.” “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “I’ll give you something to cry about.” “Because I said so.” There’s no shortage of well-known motherly advice in the parenting universe, and some of those mom-isms end up seared into our memories well beyond childhood. In honor of...
University of Pittsburgh faculty ratifies 1st union contract
About 3,500 University of Pittsburgh faculty represented by the United Steelworkers have ratified their first contract with Pitt, and it includes a $60,000 salary floor for full-time professors, yearly raises and enhanced job protections. The union Saturday announced results from weeklong voting on the main Oakland campus and branches at...
Northern lights’ colorful display dazzles skygazers in Western Pennsylvania
Residents from around Western Pennsylvania enjoyed a colorful sky show late Friday and early Saturday as a strong solar storm sparked a display of the northern lights in many areas around the United States. WTAE meteorologist Jill Szwed said it’s the strongest geomagnetic storm since Halloween 2003 and offered an...
Wilkinsburg annexation failure reflects merger hurdles for Pa.’s 2,560 municipalities
With its 400-odd residents, Rosslyn Farms is one of Allegheny County’s tiniest places. It has its own council and mayor — elected by just 189 people — but other local governments provide police, fire and ambulance services. One day, if the little borough gets tired of going it alone and...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: May 10
The following is a new feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. On Wednesday, an EF-1 tornado shook the Ligonier area in Westmoreland County and created considerable damage. According to the National Weather Service, what were the peak speeds of the wind? A/ 80 mph B/ 90 mph C/...
Fungi enthusiasts turn entrepreneurs with Bounty Beneath Mushrooms in Armstrong County
Fungi-loving friends Michael Zaccano and Nicholas Wadding are growing their specialty mushroom business in Armstrong County. They co-own Bounty Beneath Mushrooms, a gourmet mushroom farm housed above ground on the second floor of a former 1800s-era wool factory in Worthington. Zaccano of Springdale and Wadding of Kittanning met at a...
Area organizations offer creative and performing arts summer programs for kids of all ages
For kids with a creative streak, the summer can be a great chance to expand their horizons and learn new skills. In the Southwestern Pennsylvania region, many arts organizations are offering programs for the summer of 2024 that will entice and engage students, from 2-year-olds all the way up to...
Mother-daughter bond encircled with permanent jewelry
When Kim Francese looks at the shiny bracelets around her wrist, she immediately thinks of her daughter Abby. They have matching accessories on their arms every day — keeping them connected when they are apart. This jewelry is permanent, just like their mother- daughter bond. Jewelers measure a customer’s wrist...
Pittsburgh man charged in $25,000 regional theft scheme at Lowe’s stores
A Pittsburgh man was arrested Thursday in connection with what state police described as an organized retail theft scheme involving $24,800 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s stores in Westmoreland, Butler and Allegheny counties. Jesus A. Serna-Real, 38, of the city’s Knoxville neighborhood, is accused in a number of retail thefts...
Events in Westmoreland, Allegheny counties will mark Migratory Bird Day
Avian admirers in southwestern Pennsylvania will mark World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday. In Westmoreland County, the Westmoreland Bird and Nature Club is encouraging residents to take part in the Global Big Day, hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and its eBird app. Participants are asked to observe and...
Morning Roundup: Alligator found in Beaver County creek; house fire in Carrick
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, May 10: Alligator found in Beaver County creek A small alligator was found swimming in a Beaver County creek on Wednesday afternoon. It was safely captured and taken to an area pet store. Bystanders spotted the 2½-foot gator...
