Upgrades in Allegheny, Westmoreland and Washington counties are among those approved. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will invest nearly $53 million in 30 rail freight improvement projec...

As low temperatures and built-up snow continue to impact the region, PennDOT has some tips for local residents to maintain their mailboxes and driveways. PennDOT allows property owners to place mailbo...

A 24-hour “Code Orange” alert was issued for Clairton, Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln and Port Vue. An air pollution warning was issued Saturday for the Mon Valley. According to an alert released by Alle...

There’s been no trace of the aircraft since it sank in the river on Jan. 31, 1956. By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive It’s been 70 years since a B-25 bomber ran out of fuel, splashed down on the Monongahe...

• U.S. Steel SOAR Chapter 15-7 meeting, Local 2227 USW Union Hall, 1301 Philip Murrya Road, West Mifflin, 1 p.m. • Soup sale, Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, 6 to 7:30 p.m...

Organizer Mona Lisa Spirko said the event will be held in Tampa again this year. By the MVI The date has been set for the 45th annual Mon Valley Florida reunion, just in time for snowbirds to enjoy th...

Attorney general: Money was used for personal bills, shopping, car payments and bathroom remodel. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive The former director for the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League who ...

Luciano Janvier received the degree in conflict resolution from PennWest University last month. Haitian immigrant Luciano Janvier is trying to carve a path for himself and many in his Charleroi commun...

• Brooklynn Ruggles, 18, of Chicora was charged with DUI stemming from an alleged incident on Jan. 24, court records state. • Trayvon Grogan, 33, of Charleroi was charged with simple assault and haras...

Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the l...

A New Jersey man is behind bars after state police said he was transporting approximately 40,000 stamp bags of suspected fentanyl on the Pennsylvania Turnpike through Westmoreland County, according to...

Officials said elevated hydrogen sulfide levels were reported near the plant. By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive The Allegheny County Health Department has found no indication of a long-term health emergency...

Carriers are facing delays and disruptions from the lingering snow. By JACK TROY TribLive Waiting on an important letter or package? It could be a few more days. The U.S. Postal Service continues to f...

A Rostraver Township mom is being charged with child endangerment after an alleged incident last month. Ashley Clendenen, 37, of Rostraver Township was charged with endangering welfare of children - p...

By Haley Daugherty TribLiveA Pittsburgh woman is dead after her vehicle went off the Parkway East and into the Monongahela River on Thursday afternoon. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified...

• Samuel Henstock, 20, of North Versailles was charged with prohibited acts stemming from an alleged incident on Sunday, court records state. • Brittany May, 38, of Clairton was charged with driving u...

Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas and Pennsylvania has some of the highest concentrations in the nation. By the MVI Testing for radon in Westmoreland County will be as easy as checking ...

Five local organizations were recently presented $500 donations from the AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial Fund. The charitable organization recently rededicated the AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial in Don...

The proposed legislation would prohibit ICE or Border Patrol from housing immigrant detainees at the Allegheny County Jail. By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive Six Allegheny County Council members on Tuesday ...

• Sadie Lynn Bednarczyk, 44, of Fayette City was charged with intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered and use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alle...