LATEST NEWS
Pittsburgh-area elementary students release trout they raised from eggs
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Kids got a lesson in fish and clean water in Washington County on Thursday. After months of raising trout, students from Trinity Elementary Schools saw their projects come to an end at Mingo Creek Park in Nottingham Township. School buses pulled up to the park filled with fifth graders from Trinity East. The students got off and gathered around three buckets of trout. Eventually, they walked to the stream and released the fish that they've taken care of since this past January.Dumping the trout into the water was a special moment for 11-year-old Madison Galbreth."It was really fun,"...
Update: Tornado watch for Southwest Pa. early Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated tornado watch at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until 4 a.m. for Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties. Tornado watches and warnings: What you need to know. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference between a Tornado watch and a Tornado...
Deer Lakes students could be budding 'Rockhounds'
Cole Protzman was fascinated by the minerals and colorful stones in his Deer Lakes third-grade classroom, but wondered if the program’s host, the Monongahela Rockhounds, had made bigger discoveries. “Have you ever found a T-Rex fossil?” Cole asked Friday at East Union Intermediate Center. Rockhounds member Margaret Robertson...
PennDOT bridge replacements to affect traffic in Rostraver, Murrysville
PennDOT bridge replacement projects are scheduled to begin Monday, triggering detours in Rostraver and a lane restriction in Murrysville. Crews from Golden Triangle Construction Co. will install a precast box culvert to replace the bridge that carries northbound Route 906 (Second Street) over Webster Hollow Run in Rostraver. The $2.2...
TJ Baseball, Softball and Boys Volleyball Squads Learn WPIAL Playoff Opponents
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa.; May 10, 2024 -- The Thomas Jefferson High School baseball, softball and boys volleyball squads have received their first-round WPIAL Championship assignments. All three teams will begin WPIAL playoff action the week of May 13. Section Champion Baseball Earns No. 2 Seed; Meets Ringgold. The Thomas Jefferson...
WPIAL reveals brackets for 2024 softball playoffs
Four defending champions are favored to repeat in the upcoming WPIAL softball playoffs. Reigning champions Hempfield in Class 6A, Avonworth in 3A, Neshannock in 2A and Union in A were among the six teams that received No. 1 seeds when the WPIAL revealed playoff brackets Thursday. The two other top seeds went to Armstrong in Class 5A and Elizabeth Forward in 4A.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Belle Vernon junior officially a ‘Rising Star’
One of the WPIAL’s most prolific scorers over the past couple of years will be part of Roundball Classic history. For the first time, the annual all-star basketball games will feature multiple underclassman games for juniors and sophomores. Belle Vernon junior Zion Moore was selected to play in the...
Man pronounced dead following possible DUI ATV crash in Washington County
DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - A man is dead after a late-night ATV crash in Washington County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash happened just before midnight in Donegal Township on Chicora Fennelton Road near Geibel Road. Troopers said that the driver was attempting to make a turn, lost control, crashed, and ultimately suffered deadly injuries as a result of the ATV rolling over during the crash.He was identified as 39-year-old David Sibenac of Gibsonia. State police do believe that Sibenac was under the influence at the time of the crash.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.