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The son of former Pittsburgh Steelers great Carlton Haselrig was reportedly arrested during a drug bust Tuesday that police say went down in the parking lot of a Westmoreland County Giant Eagle and netted $90,000 in raw fentanyl. Police said that Cortez Haselrig, of Johnstown, was a “heavy supplier of...

ROSTRAVER, Pa. — Sweeney’s Steakhouse in Rostraver Township announced on social media that it will be closing its doors after nearly 26 years. Restaurant owner Debra Hardy posted to the Sweeney’s Steakhouse Facebook page saying in part, “After nearly 26 years of business, we have decided to permanently close our doors, effective immediately. We would like to thank our loyal customers who have supported us throughout the years and will cherish the many wonderful and fun memories that were had.”

A driver’s reason for a 40-mile police chase in which speeds sometimes topped 100 mph is straight out of a movie script. Thomas W. Lee, 39, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, pleaded no contest to two dozen charges stemming from a September chase that began in Hempfield, Pennsylvania, The Tribune-Review in western Pennsylvania reported.

Tips from the public helped state police identify three men who they believe were involved with the theft of 34 catalytic converters worth $50,000 from vehicles at a Salem RV dealer in October, according to court papers. Troopers said several people reported recognizing Kenneth L. Knight Jr., 43, of Jeannette,...

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — A massive two-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged several others, as well as a car, in McKeesport Thursday morning. Flames broke out at a home in the 1800 block of Soles Street around 2:05 a.m. It took firefighters nearly three hours to get the flames under control.

A Jeannette man was released from jail this week after he was sentenced to serve up to 23 months behind bars for an incident that resulted in a 11-hour police standoff in April. Jesse McCurdy, 49, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of risking a catastrophe and illegal possession of...

MCKEESPORT (KDKA) -- Two homes have been destroyed and two more suffered damage following an overnight fire in McKeesport.Firefighters and first responders were called out around 2 a.m. to an area of Soles Street near the intersection of Beaver Street.A resident in the area tells KDKA that he woke up to a fire, got out of his own home and went into an elderly neighbor's house to get the couple out with the help of police.The Allegheny County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.Stay with KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for updates to this developing story as they become available.  

There will, and won’t, be fireworks for the Fourth of July in New Kensington this year. The city will not be launching any because the usual location, the Kensington Plaza Garage on Fourth Avenue, is closed and can’t be used, city clerk Dennis Scarpiniti said. However, a fireworks...

After more than two decades of operating the successful VAL- arena in North Apollo, Fred and Debra Knepshield get to finally hang up their roller skates. The skating rink, named after the first letters of Vandergrift, Apollo and Leechburg, has been an entertainment institution in the Alle-Kiski Valley for 73 years.

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HOMER CITY, Pa. – Troopers are seeking assistance from the public with identifying the suspect and suspect vehicle involved in the theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle offered for sale at a used car lot on Route 119 in Homer City. On June 19, 2022, at approximately...

A fire that broke out in McKeesport early Thursday morning injured two people, according to an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher. The extent of their injuries and the cause of the blaze were unknown, he said. First responders were called to the 1800 block of Soles Street just after 2 a.m.,...

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — Several homes were damaged as fire spread from house to house in McKeesport on Thursday morning. The fire was reported a little after 2 a.m. on Soles Street damaging at least four homes. A man who didn’t want to reveal his name described the chaos.

Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Summer Sparklers” concert is “an opportunity to celebrate a great season and to look forward to the next season,” said Artistic Director Daniel Meyer. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July, the warm days of summer and a...

A traffic detour is to start next week as work begins to rehabilitate the Shaffer covered bridge in Conemaugh Township. The Somerset County Commissioners announced Tuesday that the bridge would be closed to traffic from July 5 until work on the bridge is completed, which is scheduled to take 30 days to 60 days. Thornbury, Inc., of West Sunbury, is the contractor. A traffic detour is to be posted in the area while the work is in progress.

Editor's note: This is a weekly feature of the Daily American scheduled to run in each Thursday's newspaper. The answer to this week's trivia is to appear in the next installment. This week. Last week. Last week's answer: Judge John Hanna.

When it comes to making big plays, Conlan Greene is the player you want on your team. Whether it’s a game-sealing sack or a crucial touchdown pass, Greene answers just about every time he is called upon. He not only makes big plays but he also made a big...

A popular Pennsylvania amusement park recently had to shut down two of its most popular roller coasters for safety reasons. Amusement parks are a great way to enjoy the warm weather and have some fun. However, if you plan on visiting Kennywood in West Mifflin, you should know that two of its most popular rides were recently shut down for safety concerns.

A man was arrested in North Buffalo Township after a state trooper accused him of having cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy and a loaded pistol in his vehicle during a traffic stop for tinted windows and an expired inspection sticker. Warren Paul Greenleaf Jr., 37, of the 300 block of College Avenue...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - State police said the man they believe broke into dozens of cars in Westmoreland County is behind bars in Florida, now accused of doing the same thing there.John Hughes allegedly stole guns, jewelry, and electronics locally and stashed them in the home of a woman who police are calling a co-conspirator.Pennsylvania State Police said it was Volusia County police who said they'd picked up John Hughes for allegedly breaking into dozens of cars, taking thousands in jewelry, guns, and money while driving a vehicle that was registered in Pennsylvania.Troopers were able to contact the owner of the...