President Donald Trump has thrown the Justice Department’s Jan. 6 Capitol riot prosecutions out the window. But a week before Trump became president, the Department essentially did the same to its own...

To the Editor: Moments. Life is made of those occasions often anchored in the most common of places like around a kitchen table. These moments we share become memories that sustain us through our year...

By MARIA CHENG AND WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump used one of the flurry of executive actions that he issued on his first day back in the White House to b...

Cadence Gilmore of Finleyville sweeps snow off the sidewalk Monday morning in front of her mother’s business, Crall’s Flower Shop, on West Main Street in Monongahela. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independ...

Many welcome Donald Trump’s second term as president, but some have concerns about the policies he plans to enact. Donald Trump promised prosperity, a “revolution of common sense” and the start of a g...

He is being remembered as a dedicated family man and a successful legislator. When Matthew Gergely was pitched the idea to run for the state legislature, his immediate response was to talk it over wit...

Alterations are necessary due to the decreased water level in the Monongahela River. On Monday night, the Rostraver Township board of commissioners approved an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of En...

Council hopes to give final approval to the new committee in February. To begin White Oak Borough Council’s meeting Monday evening, Councilwoman Lorree Scharritter held a moment of silence for state R...

Michael May will join Brandon Schwalb, who has been getting good reviews for keeping roads safe during bad weather. North Charleroi council applauded its one-man street crew during Monday’s meeting fo...

It marked a sweeping day of change as he wasted no time taking action after Monday’s inauguration ceremony. WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump issued pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S...

LAST WEEK, LIVE CASINO Pittsburgh in Hempfield had some impressive payouts. It wasn’t because someone bet on black or stayed at the slot machine until a jackpot came up. The awards weren’t paid in pok...

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.” George Washington’s farewell address was unlike the speeches of presidents Jo...

Departing President Joe Biden offered a farewell brag this week to his State Department about how his tenure had improved America’s stature abroad. In his now accustomed weird mix of whispering and fi...

Many have either canceled classes or set flexible instruction days. Almost 300 Western Pennsylvania schools and centers have announced closures, delays and remote learning schedules due to this week’s...

Tammy Boyd of Monessen talks with Mon Valley Paws member Elmer Spiker of Fairhope as the organization held a grand opening Saturday for its new office in the veterinary area of Pet Supplies Plus in Ro...

The McKeesport Democrat was hospitalized after a health emergency and had to miss his swearing-in ceremony. Democratic colleagues announced Sunday night that state Rep. Matthew Gergely, D-McKeesport, ...

Mon Valley residents will feel the harshest wind chills Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. By JEFF HIMLER TribLive Snow falling on Sunday in Southwestern Pennsylvania was the prelude to an Arctic blast w...

The Carroll Township Police Department is attempting to identify two suspects in connection with a stolen car and thefts from other vehicles Thursday in the Donora Road area. According to a Carroll Po...

Instruction in voice, dance and acting will be offered through April 6. For Mon Valley families who want to strengthen their children’s artistic skills, Mon River Arts might have what they’re looking ...

They will go into effect for the 2025-26 school year. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mary Carole Perry gave some educational updates and discussed changes in the program of study for the 2025-26 high sc...