Brady Tkachuk slames TikTok video as ‘clearly fake’

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

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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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U.S. Steel to hold hiring fair next week

October 9, 2026

In an effort to accelerate the hiring process, qualified candidates will be able to learn more about career opportunities, meet directly with hiring managers and sit for an interview. By the MVI U.S. ...

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Port Vue celebrates Vigilant Hose Co. No. 1 life members

October 9, 2026

The 25 and 50-year volunteer firefighters were honored by council. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI With decades of service to their community, six life members of Vigilant Hose Co. No. 1 were honored b...