Westmoreland County, PA

NEW FLORENCE, Pa. — Two residents were evaluated by paramedics, but not taken to the hospital, after fire broke out in a home in New Florence, Westmoreland County. The fire was reported around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday at a house on 17th Street. Crews were still on the scene three...

Two people are facing charges in connection with more than two dozen vehicle break-ins across Westmoreland County, according to court papers. Troopers said the suspects — Shelby Lynn Stamm, 26, of Youngstown and John Mitchell Hughes, 30, of Orlando, Fla. — stole cash, guns, designer sunglasses, wallets and other items.

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...

Kira, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, has been on the job at the Westmoreland County Prison since she was a puppy. On Monday, the county’s prison board took the drug-detecting dog out of service after her handler said she is struggling with anxiety issues related to the electronics at the jail and can no longer perform her duties at the Hempfield lockup.

LIGONIER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Road Toad Restaurant in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, announced on social media it is reducing its days of operation. The restaurant said, due to a labor crunch, it will now be closed on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They said they will be open Thursday...

He’s accused of telling the woman “Go back to where you came from you Mexican.”

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) - At least two people have been shot in Westmoreland County. Dispatch has confirmed to KDKA that at least two people have been shot in Rostraver Township. Police have been on the scene since around 2 a.m. this morning. The shooting took place in the 1700 block of Rostraver Road and the condition of the two people shot is unknown at this time. Stay With KDKA.com For More Details

ROSTRAVER, Pa. — Two people were hurt in a shooting early Sunday morning in Rostraver. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW. According to Westmoreland County 911, the shooting took place at Sweeney’s Steakhouse on Rostraver Road. Dispatch said the call came in...

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two people are facing charges for their alleged connection to the shooting of two people overnight, near a restaurant in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. The victims are stable after being rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds, Rostraver Township police Chief John Christner said. "It's...

He’s the lone man standing at one of downtown Greensburg’s busiest intersections. A statue of a Civil War soldier, perched atop a tall pedestal, now gazes out over construction activity spread across the remainder of the Courthouse Square space at Main and Otterman streets. Situated on solid ground...

It was a whirlwind night in the Mon Valley Independent Summer Basketball League as Dax Thomas State Farm pulled off a trade with Union Cleaners to avoid a forfeit, but head coach Naz Victoria’s team was still unable to pull off a short-handed win. To read the rest of...

Michelle McFall knows just how difficult a job she has. McFall, 53, of Murrysville was elected to lead the Westmoreland County Democratic Committee, an organization that in recent years has seen its influence in local politics erode as voter registration numbers plunge and ballot box losses mount. “We’re now the...

Conlan Greene, who was instrumental in Penn-Trafford football’s championship last season, made his college choice last week. Greene, who excelled at both defensive end and tight end, and also served as the backup QB for the Warriors, pledged to Temple University on Friday. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound rising senior is listed as an edge rusher according to 247 Sports. His relationship with the Owls developed quickly, as he received an offer in late May, and made an official visit to campus just days before committing. His other notable offers included Duquesne, Saint Francis (PA), Central Michigan, and Maine.

Josh Spiegel became a fixture in the Penn State baseball lineup this season and put together an all-conference junior year. A Penn-Trafford graduate, Spiegel was named to the All-Big Ten second team. He played in all 55 games for the Nittany Lions (26-29) and started 53 of them as either...

Established in 1936, cfsbank still remains an independent, community bank 86 years later. The bank launched as Charleroi Federal Savings and Loan, and originally had only one teller window. It has since expanded from its home in the Mon Valley to include 10 branches in Fayette, Washington, Westmoreland and Butler...

The virus that causes covid-19 has mutated again and again, and experts say new variants will continue, in part because of the nature of the virus and also because large swaths of the population choose not to be vaccinated. “Should we expect more variants? The answer is yes,” said Dr....