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MURRYSVILLE, Pa. — Murrysville police are investigating a school bus crash along Longview Court Thursday afternoon. That crash sent the school bus driver to the hospital and the four Franklin Regional Middle School students on board climbed out the back of the bus unscathed. Watch the breaking news report...

Christopher McClellan Timko was charged with two counts of aggravated assault of a child Thursday, after endangering the welfare of a two-month-old infant and obstruction after an infant was admitted to the hospital with broken bones.

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Firefighters were twice called to a home in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The fire chief told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 they were initially called to the home on the 500 block of Webster Hollow Road for smoke coming from a wood-burning stove.

Route 136 reopened around 9 p.m. Wednesday night in Hempfield, after crews knocked down a truck fire which had spread to a nearby mobile home, according to a Westmoreland 911 supervisor. First responders were called to a house trailer near the intersection of Route 136, Ladysmith and Beeno roads around...

A man accused by Arnold police of selling drugs and carrying a gun illegally has been ordered to stand trial on felony charges. Charles Lawrence Bacon, 18, of the 500 block of Marion Street in East Deer was charged Nov. 20 with two counts of possession of drugs with the intent to deliver and a count of illegal possession of a firearm, which are felonies, along with a count of drug possession.

A home remodeling contractor from Pitcairn accused five times in as many years of taking money for work he didn’t do has been ordered to stand trial for charges filed by four Westmoreland County police departments. Daniel Ronald Amodeo, 54, of the 600 block of Wall Avenue was charged...

Greensburg police are investigating the theft of a car and several other vehicle break-ins overnight on Saturday or Sunday. Police are working to determine whether there is a link between incidents reported at the Hawksworth apartment complex along North Main Street and another reported along Culbertson Avenue. A vehicle stolen...

In this article, we explore four delightful cafes in Greensburg. Have you had the chance to visit any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences. Please feel free to share your thoughts and comments below!

A Clairton man convicted in September for possession and sale of fentanyl told a Westmoreland County judge on Thursday he was ready to turn his life around. Anthony Jamison, 34, has been free after he paid $100,000 bail in October 2021, more than five months after his arrest on drug offenses following a police investigation and chase in North Huntingdon.

In this article, we explore three exceptional Chinese restaurants located in Greensburg. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these establishments yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Historic religious buildings like the Old Stone Church are not just architectural marvels; they are the heartbeats of communities, encapsulating resilience and shared histories. In America, these structures, from Cleveland's Old Stone Church to the 1836 edifice now known as Hinterland Hall, undergo meticulous restoration to preserve their historical integrity. Their conservation is a tribute to the cultural and historical epochs they represent, highlighting the dedication to heritage preservation for future generations.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around irwin.

In a letter to families in the district, Dr. Kenneth Bissell the incident, which details were not made available, was “immediately reportedly through ChildLine.”

PENN TWP — Families in the Mandell Trails Mobile Home Park will have to rely on bottled water this Christmas for everything from showers to cooking. And according to residents Harvey and Heather Houtz, issues with the park’s water system have been ongoing since at least midsummer. “It’s...

The Battle of Bushy Run stands out as a defining moment in the tumultuous period of Pontiac's War, fought on August 5-6, 1763, near what is now Jeannette, Pennsylvania. British forces, under the command of Colonel Henry Bouquet, faced off against a confederation of Native American warriors in a struggle that was to have lasting implications for the region. Bouquet's victory not only lifted the siege of Fort Pitt but also resecured vital communication lines between the British frontier and eastern settlements, marking a turning point in the conflict.

A Greensburg man was ordered to serve up to four years in prison for a series of burglaries in the city in late 2019 and early 2020. James E. Dickant Jr., 34, pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges in six separate cases in connection with thefts from local homes in Greensburg and a business in Hempfield.

BOLIVAR, Pa. — In the basement of a former Catholic church, in a tiny Westmoreland County town battling with a drug epidemic, Kim Botteicher risks arrest to help those who are addicted to opioids and other substances. (Photo: Kim Botteicher works in the basement of a Bolivar church. She...

The WPIAL boys basketball season opens Friday. Here are some of the top storylines, teams and players to watch this season in Westmoreland County:. • Several bruisers on the low block appear to be opting out this season. Some local football players decided to throw their basketball shoes over the telephone lines as they build toward college careers. Among them are big-minute players in Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin and Braden Laux, Norwin’s Jackson Pons and Samir Crosby of Greensburg Central Catholic.

Write-in votes have prevailed once again in Latrobe — this time on city council. Dawn Vavick, program and aquatics director at Greater Latrobe Parks & Recreation, started a write-in campaign when she realized there were two names on the ballot for three seats. “I was chatting with friends, and...

The holiday season is in full swing. Instead of bundling up by the fire, here are five things to get you out and about in Westmoreland this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, the annual Holly Jolly Christmas returns to downtown Latrobe. The event will feature a meet-and-greet...