High winds, snow showers close out 2025 in Western Pa.
Thousands of residents were left without power Monday after a windstorm tore through the region, snapping tree limbs and forcing the early closure of the Westmoreland County Courthouse. The powerful system, which saw gusts peaking between 45 mph and 55 mph, left about 10,000 customers in the dark across Westmoreland...
So long 2025: Here are some events to ring in the New Year
Ready to put 2025 in the rearview mirror? New Year’s Eve is fast approaching, and it’s a great time to put on a fancy outfit, raise a glass and look forward to all of the good things 2026 will bring. If First Night isn’t for you, here are a few...
18-year-old accused of shooting his parents in Greene County apprehended in West Virginia
An 18-year-old Greene County man accused fatally shooting his mother and wounding his father on Friday was apprehended in West Virginia, according to Pennsylvania State Police. West Virginia State Police arrested Jarrod Noll without incident Saturday, Pennsylvania State Police said. Pennsylvania State Police said Noll had fled on foot after...
Iconic Terrible Towel has been waving for 50 yearsVideo
The Terrible Towel has lasted so long — half a century — that you might think it was made of steel. There are few places, if any, where a simple piece of cloth has carried such weight. The gold towel first unfurled at Three Rivers Stadium on Dec. 27, 1975,...
1 person flown to hospital after West Kittanning crash
One person was injured in a vehicle rollover early Friday, authorities said. Armstrong County dispatchers said a person was flown by medical helicopter to a local hospital after a crash at about 7 a.m. in West Kittanning. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Route 268 and Butler Road....
Pa. reports record high monthly gambling revenue, citing rise in sports wagering income
Anthony Procida enjoys betting on his favorite sports teams — namely the Minnesota Vikings and Penn State Nittany Lions. But Procida, 35, of Irwin said he knows himself too well to try out online sportsbooks, which accounted for 95% of sports bets in 2024, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control...
Robotic-assisted technology diagnoses lung cancer more quickly
When Leslie Keebler contracted the flu last winter, early-stage lung cancer was not on her radar. The 62-year-old from Munhall, a former smoker, underwent breathing treatments and a round of steroids before a lung scan revealed a suspicious spot. Her physicians at Allegheny General Hospital on Pittsburgh’s North Side recommended...
Majority of job hunters turn to AI to help land next gig
Mallory Helbling turned to her own professional advice when she found herself laid off in December 2024. Among them: using artificial intelligence tools to assist in her job search as a career coach. “I was able to get my first contract role in February 2025,” said Helbling, 37, of Sharpsburg,...
Icy road conditions on tap Friday for Pittsburgh-area motorists
Roads in the Pittsburgh area are about to get icy. The second of two clippers — storm fronts starting in Canada and sweeping past the Great Lakes into Western Pennsylvania this week — has led the National Weather Service to put Pittsburgh under a winter storm watch. Up to a...
Oakmont Elks lodge Christmas dinner blends tradition, community, holiday spirit
The dozens of meals that volunteers served at an Elks lodge in Oakmont on Thursday afternoon felt as much about tradition as they did the spirit of Christmas Day. About 50 people gathered to break bread at 2 p.m. in the Washington Avenue lodge’s dining room — and the details...
Travelers on Friday will face tough weather conditions, PennDOT to limit speed on interstates
It looks like Pittsburghers won’t get a White Christmas this year. But meteorologists warn that Mother Nature is set to unleash ice, sleet and “a little bit of snow” just a day later — and the officials in charge of Pennsylvania’s roads are gearing up for a winter storm amid...
PJM’s power auction shortfall could lead to increased blackout risks in Pa., other states
Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection says people in Pennsylvania and 12 other states may face increased blackout risks as data centers soak up electricity. In its annual generation capacity auction, PJM asked power producers to guarantee more than 152,000 megawatts of electricity could be available at one time from June...
More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block
Pennsylvania Western University could end more than 100 academic programs as the college prepares to adapt to demographic and enrollment declines impacting schools nationally. In a Dec. 12 email to faculty and obtained by TribLive, Interim Provost James Fisher recommends more than 100 academic programs to be placed in moratorium...
All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas
Every student in Clairton City School District went home with a $50 grocery gift card to help fill their pantry over the holidays thanks to a partnership between two local nonprofits. The Will Allen Foundation, founded by the former safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, along with the Eden Hall Foundation,...
Pedestrian struck and killed in Brownsville
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday evening along Route 40 in Brownsville, according to TribLive news partner, WTAE. The victim was identified as Mark Smith, 30, according to the Fayette County District Attorney’s Office. The driver initially kept going, allegedly unsure of what she hit, according...
New oral weight loss medication expected to be cheaper and more accessible
A pill version of the GLP-1 weight-loss drug Wegovy is expected to debut in the U.S. in early January. But how will the pills stack up against the already widely used injectables? Doctors in Western Pennsylvania said the pills will be a welcome addition to GLP-1 drug options for their...
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Dream on
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas in Western Pennsylvania this year … keep dreaming. No snow is in the forecast for Thursday, according to Andrew Kienzle, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon. Highs in Western Pennsylvania are expected to be in the upper 40s — which will...
Cranberry approves next step for Meijer superstore development
Cranberry supervisors have moved forward with plans for Henderson Crossing, a mixed-use development anchored by a Meijer grocery store and a Meijer Express gas station. A proposed development would give Meijer a 159,000-square-foot supercenter in the township, officials previously told TribLive. After a public hearing, supervisors on Dec. 11 granted...
Experts worry federal nursing designation could stifle professional pipeline
A move by the Trump administration to exclude nursing from a list of professional degrees for student loan purposes could have far-reaching impacts on the future of the profession, medical experts say. “Nursing is a serious profession that is about lifelong learning,” UPMC Chief Nurse Executive Maribeth McLaughlin said. “The...
Kiski School sued for racial discrimination alleged by Black ex-employees
A Black couple who spent more than two decades working at The Kiski School have sued the 137-year-old private school and its headmaster, claiming racial discrimination. The civil rights lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Pittsburgh, alleges “racial discrimination and retaliation for opposing racial discrimination,” as well as violations...
Study of water contamination from road salt flags problems in Washington County
Rock salt, or sodium chloride, is widely used to prevent ice and reduce winter driving accidents, but scientists warn that its excessive application is causing environmental damage and contaminating drinking water in parts of Southwestern Pennsylvania. A study conducted by the Stroud Water Research Center, a Chester County nonprofit, revealed...
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio on mission to investigate concession prices at sporting events
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio can’t stomach the prices fans are paying for hot dogs and other concessions at professional sporting events. Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, introduced a bill directing the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a nationwide study of concession pricing practices. U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman, a Democrat from New York,...
‘The curse’ of the Terrible Towel is real
For Steelers Nation, there is magic to the Terrible Towel. So when other teams disrespect or mistreat the beloved towel, sometimes bad things happen. Those consequences are often referred to as “the curse of the Terrible Towel.” “You can’t disgrace the Terrible Towel,” said U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and four-time...
International priests fill vital roles in keeping Diocese of Greensburg operating
After more than a decade of educating aspiring Catholic priests in his native Philippines, the Rev. Jay Jacinto was ready for a change. Jacinto, 48, was ordained in 2005. He worked in the Philippines for 17 years before volunteering to serve abroad in 2022. A year later, the bishop of...
Amazon launches Western Pa. same-day delivery facility
The first-ever Amazon same-day delivery facility in Western Pennsylvania has launched in Imperial — aligning with last-minute holiday shopping. The fulfillment center is 191,000 square feet, and it will bring over 100 full- and part-time jobs across Allegheny County, according to Amazon. “The opening of this new facility in Imperial...
