• Daphy Michel, 31, of Charleroi was charged with terroristic threats and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state. • Stephenson Vergin, 25, of Charleroi was charged...

America’s housing crisis has changed the tune of how people perceive affordable housing, according to a new survey. The poll of 1,000 U.S. adults found more than half believe what they pay monthly for...

Death of the fun budget: Americans say their discretionary spending has dropped by 42% in the last year, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 American adults found that many are looking for...

• Stephenson Vergin, 25, of Charleroi was charged with disorderly conduct engaged in fighting, harassment and simple assault on Tuesday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial D...

By MATTHEW LEE AND MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and the United States on Wednesday agreed during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to keep collaborating on cross...

For the MVI September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and Westmoreland County libraries invite residents to discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. Residents can also visi...

The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Nicholas Robert Greco, 29, and Ashley Marie Beck, 26, both of Rostraver Township • Colton Lee Schm...

Thursday Events • Bike night, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m. • Line dancing, H Lounge, Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, North Strabane Township, 8 p.m. • Renzie Market, McKeesport Fire...

LONDON (AP) — When pop groups and rock bands practice or perform, they rely on their guitars, keyboards and drumsticks to make music. Oliver Mc-Cann, a British AI music creator who goes by the stage n...

• Travis Samuel Hunter, 26, of Donora was charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, harassment and disorderly conduct engaged in fighting stemming from an alleged incident Monday, court records s...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will direct federal law enforcement intervention to combat crime in Chicago and Baltimore, despite staunch opposition from elected leaders...

The president told reporters he was “very active” over the weekend as online speculation swirled about his condition. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sometimes it feels like barely an hour can go by without hearing...

Recent travel news trends indicate an increase in hiking and camping tours. Travel and World Tour reported that sales of camping and hiking gear have increased recently, indicating a fast-growing mark...

• Elijah A. Feight, 18, of Elizabeth Township was charged with simple assault and strangulation stemming from an alleged incident Sunday, court records state. • Michael Lloyd, 28, of Glassport was cha...

The Mon Valley Independent won’t produce an electronic edition on Monday, Sept. 1 due to the Labor Day holiday. Monday’s television guide and horoscope can be found in today’s electronic section on pa...

Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the l...

• Ori Paryente, 24, listed as homeless was charged with criminal trespassing and possession of an instrument of crime stemming from an alleged incident Thursday, court records state. A preliminary hea...

(Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of our annual Labor Day editorial.) ON MONDAY, WE SALUTE THE WORKER. When it comes to the reasons for Monday’s Labor Day holiday, the U.S. Departmen...

Family Features Hearty or light, spicy or mild, this Taco Salad is all imagination. Make it to your loved ones’ content and top with favorites like chopped lettuce, sour cream and shredded cheese to k...

By the MVI After deliberating for four hours, a federal jury in Pittsburgh found Tre Robert Goins guilty of one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, Acting Unit...