A Charleroi man has been sentenced in federal court to 10 years in prison. Rashawn Ford, 28, was convicted for possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a mixture containing heroin and...

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid on Wednesday aft...

NEW YORK (AP) — Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has been sitting for hours a day in a Manhattan courtroom, where his hush-money trial is nearing its end. On Monday, a trial is set to begin...

• Theresa Shawn Manning, 48, of California, was charged with resisting arrest, false identification to law enforcement, false reports, disorderly conduct and evading arrest stemming from an alleged in...

THE PANDEMIC CHANGED the way many people worked. Specifically, it changed where they could do that work. There was a reason. If people were working from home, they weren’t spreading the virus. Working...

Commissioners are expanding recreation opportunities for township residents of all ages. Elizabeth Township Commissioners broke ground Tuesday on another site for recreational activities. At Highland ...

The organization provides help for Penn State students who have experienced gun violence. McKeesport native and former NFL linebacker Brandon Short will host a fundraiser June 7 at the Omni William Pe...

The potential ordinance stems from complaints about chickens and roosters in the borough. North Belle Vernon will soon regulate how many — and what types — of farm animals are permitted in the borough...

Three abandoned buildings were recently torn down as part of the effort. The appearance of Elizabeth’s downtown area was the focus of Tuesday’s council meeting. Refurbishing efforts have been ongoing ...

Voters rights organizations have sued the secretary of state and elections boards in Allegheny and Philadelphia counties. By MEGAN TROTTER and PAULA REED WARD Trib Total Media Pittsburgh resident Otis...

By AYANNA ALEXANDER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — During the presidential election four years ago, the Equal Ground Education Fund hired over 100 people to go door-to-door and attend festivals, c...

A McKeesport resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal gun laws. The one-count indictment named Jared Abraham Ogrosky, 26, as the sole defendant...

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminded consumers that most electric distribution companies (EDCs) across the state will be adjusting electric generation prices on June 1 for non-sho...

The trial of former President Donald Trump is heading toward a conclusion. For those who at the beginning thought the case was weak and politically motivated, the presentation of the prosecution’s evi...

By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump engaged in “a conspiracy and a cover-up,” a prosecutor told jurors during closing argumen...

MON VALLEY TOWNS have proven repeatedly that they have a special touch when it comes to honoring veterans. Despite the rainy forecast, that was on display again over Memorial Day weekend with services...

Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent Members of the Mon Valley Leathernecks are shown during Memorial Day services Monday at the Monongahela Cemetery hosted by the Monongahela Veterans Counci...

The services were held at the borough’s war memorials and cemeteries. Memorial Day services were held Sunday in Donora to commemorate the borough’s fallen heroes. The services began at noon at the Sou...

Larry Bridges, founder of the McKeesport nonprofit organization wanted to have a “safe space” for kids to celebrate. McKeesport nonprofit Another Shoulder will provide a safe space for students at its...

California Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony for 69 graduates at 7 p.m. Thursday. For the MVI California Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony 7 p.m. Thursday at Troj...