NASCAR commissioner Phelps resigns

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States and a nasty federal trial in which inflammatory texts he sent during contentious revenue-sharing negotiations were revealed.

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Yough foundation’s Shop With a Principal provides kids with new clothes — and smiles

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 9, 2026

The event was organized by the Yough Helping Hands Foundation, which supports students and families in the school district. Pink sweatpants, fuzzy jackets, colorful hoodies and a few hard decisions fi...

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Employee files federal lawsuit against MAWC, coworker, union for workplace harassment

By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com

October 9, 2026

The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, John Lorenzo and Utility Workers Union Local 164 are named as defendants. A Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County employee filed a federal lawsuit ...

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McKeesport company to invest $21M in expansion

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

October 9, 2026

A $3.06 million state loan supports the construction of a 25,000-square-foot facility. Pennsylvania is investing over $3.9 million to support the gas pressure vessel manufacturer’s growth in McKeespor...

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Valley firefighters stress safety during Fire Prevention Week

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

October 9, 2026

Firefighters have been visiting classrooms and engaging with the community to promote safety. To mark Fire Prevention Week, firefighters around the Mon Valley have been busy visiting classrooms to tea...

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authority instead demanded unnecessary medical information

October 9, 2026

authority instead demanded unnecessary medical information, failed to engage in a good-faith interactive process, offered an ineffective alternative and denied reasonable available accommodations. Lou...

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key boxes available to all Rostraver Township residents

October 9, 2026

key boxes available to all Rostraver Township residents. “Implementing community risk-reduction strategies is one of the fire department’s most important functions, helping prevent emergencies, protec...