Monday night’s meeting featured another prolonged argument with Supervisor Dave Levdansky. The Loomis Bros. Circus left town a few weeks ago, but anyone in the audience of Forward Township’s meeting M...

First responders were called to the scene of a one-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 70 Monday morning. The crash occurred near the Lover exit around 9 a.m. Multiple reports were made to Washington...

Many students who learn trades are able to land well-paying jobs without having college debt. By VICKIE BABYAK McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Area School District offers career and technical...

Capt. Kara Martin emphasized that all donations will stay local. The Mon Valley Salvation Army will host an open fundraiser to support its youth programs and is asking everyone in surrounding communit...

Borough officials want to ban signs that pose a danger or a nuisance. During White Oak’s workshop meeting Monday, Solicitor Ashley Puchalski discussed possible changes to the borough’s sign ordinance....

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Proposals that would let survivors of childhood sexual abuse file lawsuits in Pennsylvania beyond the state’s current statute of limitations passed the state House on Monday, th...

Members of the Mon Valley YMCA Swim Team sold bubble tea and lemonade during Saturday’s Fleatique on the Mon. From left are Elizabeth Anderson, Rachel Anderson, Alyssa Heidelbach and Nicole Heidelbach...

His mother offered thanks to first responders in a social media message. A child is recovering after being rescued Sunday from the Monongahela River in California. According to a report from Washingto...

A disaster emergency was declared Saturday in Allegheny County. As more rain soaked the region over the weekend, communities are still cleaning up flood-damaged areas. On Friday, a heavy rain event be...

The nearly $1 million award was presented by the Dual Credit Innovation Grant program. PennWest University announced last week that it received $999,931 to expand its dual enrollment program for high ...

Detours are set up for drivers in the areas of Sections 53A1 and 53A2. Construction on Section 53A1 and Section 53A2 of the Mon/Fayette Expressway will continue this week, according to the Pennsylvani...

The experience can be empowering for survivors and caregivers. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive After getting a little help with his footing, Jay Perino used his legs to push his body up the rock wall, r...

The canceled funds were supposed to teach digital skills and make laptops available at low or no cost. By CHARLOTTE KEITH Spotlight PA Pennsylvania will lose out on more than $35 million in federal fu...

Monessen High School graduates Ava Petruska, Rayne Hall and Jadyn Bradley led their classmates, staff, alumni, family and friends in the singing of the alma mater at the end of Friday’s commencement. ...

Emilia Bednar adjusts the tassel on Grace Vaughn’s cap as Frazier High School seniors prepare backstage for Friday evening’s commencement ceremony. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

Cheyenne Whiteskunk of California and Bailey Miller of Coal Center show off their graduation cap artwork at California Area High School. See more from these ceremonies in our online photo gallery at w...

The rivers remained below flood stage, but many streams and creeks were overflowing. After a stormy Friday that brought wide-spread flooding to the area, the potential for more flooding exists through...

Entertainment and theme days are planned every Friday through Sept. 5. The Monongahela Farmers Market is gearing up for a busy season. The first market will be held June 13 at Chess Park, kicking off ...

The Interact Clubs were honored for their community service projects throughout the school year. For the MVI The Belle Vernon Area Rotary recently honored both of its sponsored Interact clubs from Bel...

McKeesport Area High School hosted its commencement ceremony Thursday evening for the Class of 2025 at Weigle-Schaeffer Memorial Stadium. There were 210 graduates this year. Photo by Kyle Nelson / McK...