A McKeesport man who pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for fatally shaking his infant son will serve at least 15 years in prison. Michael Barber, 31, pleaded guilty on Aug. 5 before Allegheny Coun...

Two Clairton residents, traveling with five kids, were arrested Monday in Rostraver Township after allegedly failing to comply with police during a traffic stop and assaulting an officer. Eric James A...

A Monongahela man is accused of assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a parking lot. Christopher Lee Anthony, 34, was charged with corruption of minors and indecent assault - without consent of the other, ...

More than 20 people came together to seek divine help as the plant’s closing date nears. When a friend informed Missy Montgomery during a call that the Corelle Brands glass factory in Charleroi will s...

Five bands played at the event, with proceeds going to the Washington Area Humane Society. Rhythm House Studio’s first Halloween party was a treat, especially for the Washington Area Humane Society, w...

Doomsday claims from both parties have many fearful heading into Tuesday’s vote. By ALEXIS PAPALIA, JACK TROY and JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive World War III. A crippled economy. Unbridled immigration. Civ...

Jim Bové documented his exotic experience through photos and drawings. PennWest recognized a professor from its California campus who traveled to the Arctic Circle as part of an artistic expedition. I...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The results on Election Day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and former Pr...

“I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. Not only is it a hobby of mine, it’s a passion.” PATIENCE THOMAS Seasonal crafts of all types are available at the Elizabeth Township shop. Small bus...

Thomas Jefferson defeated West Allegheny on the first night of the WPIAL football playoffs.

Area residents are being asked to reduce their water usage by 5-10%. Drought watches and warnings have been issued for 35 counties across the state, including the entirety of the Mon Valley. On Friday...

It appears to be electrical in nature, according to Fire Chief Delmar Hepple. A woman has been displaced from her Monessen home after a fire early Friday morning. Municipal Fire Chief Delmar Hepple sa...

The court turned down an emergency appeal from Pennsylvania Republicans. DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans that could have led to thousan...

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier is the team’s nominee for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award, the team announced Friday. A running back on the Super Steelers’ four-time Super Bowl champions of ...

Fallowfield Township and the Charleroi Area School District received the Allison Maxwell Outstanding Leadership Award at a Mon Valley Alliance symposium held Thursday. Township supervisors posed for a...

The November courses have already been filled, but more will be available in 2025. The Belle Vernon Area school district will offer CDL training classes for area residents in the upcoming months in an...

A Belle Vernon man surrendered his dog to police after an officer received a report about an “extremely thin dog living in a crate filled with feces.” David Allen Richards, 38, is charged with multipl...

The decision came after a controversial float in the Mt. Pleasant Halloween parade depicted political violence against VP Harris. There was a unity rally planned for political party leaders in Westmor...

At the Rostraver Township Halloween Hike held Thursday at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex, from left, are Hadley Hrach, 8, and 4-yearold twins Tucker and Sawyer Hrach of Rostraver Township. Jeff He...

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