Southwestern Pennsylvania is in the grips of a severe heat wave this week. A heat advisory for the entire area started at 11 a.m. Monday and will continue through 8 p.m. Friday, according to WTAE-TV m...

Paving in the area is scheduled to begin today. The new playground at Heritage Hill Park in White Oak is expected to be open for the public in approximately two weeks, barring any unforeseen delays in...

By JUSTIN VELLUCCI Trib Total Media A New Castle man is headed to Common Pleas court on charges that he shot a man during an argument at a Memorial Day Weekend family cookout in McKeesport. Allegheny ...

A warrant was issued for an Elizabeth Township man after police found a naked woman he allegedly beat, burned and restrained with rope and tape walking along a busy roadway. Elizabeth Township police ...

The blaze at Jenny Lind and Federal streets is under investigation. By MEGAN SWIFT Trib Total Media A weekend fire in McKeesport destroyed one house and damaged four surrounding buildings Sunday — and...

Dangerously hot temperatures are expected in the area this week. By the MVI A severe heat wave is coming to southwestern Pennsylvania this week. WTAE-TV meteorologist Jill Szwed said an intense heat w...

Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation awarded the district the $855,000 grant. The McKeesport Area School District received an $855,000 grant from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation to hire and develop a...

A strawberry social will also be held during the event set for June 28 at Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church. Those driving along White Oak’s Lincoln Way might see a familiar sign in front of a local...

By BILL SCHACKNER AND MEGAN SWIFT Trib Total Media The gap between Penn State University’s sprawling main campus and its 20 branches can be measured these days in ways more personal and profound than ...

The lawsuit argues the current system leaves too many cases for too few attorneys. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania has failed to live up to its constitutional responsibility to provide an effective defense ...

Many are planning events that will last throughout the summer break. The Mon Valley has several libraries that offer more than books during the summer. Rostraver Public Library is offering “Summer Rea...

Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent Aleea Bruce, 7, of Belle Vernon and Sienna Trump, 6, of Charleroi carry the banner for Regimental Fife and Drum of Charleroi, sponsored by the Mon Valley Academy f...

The latest incident includes broken windows and damage to a portable bathroom. Vandalism is again becoming a problem at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon. The park, which is one of the area’s ...

High temperatures in the 90s are in the forecast for all of next week. By TANYA BABBAR and HALEY MORELAND Trib Total Media Summer utility bills are expected to swell as temperatures jump into the 90s ...

Many experienced severe damage to their homes in a flood last month. A group of residents who live near Mounds Park are calling upon Monongahela city officials to take action after their homes were fl...

By QUINCEY REESE Trib Total Media Ashley Kertes had a love for the Greensburg community and a desire to make it better. Kertes served as executive director of the Greensburg Community Development Corp...

Father Michael Crookston was beloved for the friendly atmosphere he brought to Epiphany of Our Lord and St. Sebastian. Hundreds of people gathered Thursday at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Monessen t...

A mining company store and post office were recreated for the display. By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Coal mining is an important part of the history of Rostraver Township and the Mon Valley, and a new muse...

Zachary Just is the current principal at Rostraver Elementary School. South Allegheny High School students will be greeted by a new face next school year. The school board recently hired Zachary Just ...

Donations of clothing are also being accepted. The community is rallying to help families affected by a fire Wednesday in Donora. The fast-moving blaze, which started around 4 p.m., damaged three home...