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Butler County woman, 85, hit by 2 vehicles while getting her mail

An 85-year-old Butler County woman was hit and killed Saturday as she was trying to get her mail along Whitestown Road, according to Butler Township police.

Butler County, PA · 17h

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Butler Man, 45, Accused Of Racial Slurs, Baseball Bat Threat In Brown Avenue Fight

A 45-year-old Butler man is facing criminal charges after an argument on Brown Avenue turned into a chilling threat, with the man accused of yelling racial slurs and warning he would beat the other man with a baseball bat and dump his body in the river. John Kelly posted $10,000 bail after being charged with terroristic threats and disorderly conduct.

Butler, PA · 19h

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Man facing charges after drug task force searches his Westmoreland County home

A Westmoreland County man is facing charges after police served a drug task force search warrant at this home.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

KDKA News Radio

New Kensington man sentenced in violent cell phone store robbery

Trey Bell sentenced to prison for violent New Kensington AT&T cell phone store robbery. Stole over $47,000 in devices at gunpoint.

New Kensington, PA · 19h

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Knoch Athletic Hall of Fame unveils 2026 Class

The Knoch High School Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting its 2026 class of honorees on Friday night, December 18th with a special reception prior to the Knoch vs. Highlands varsity basketball game. The class of 2026 includes:. –Lee Leslie, a 1976 graduate who excelled in basketball and was...

Saxonburg, PA · 2d

WBRE

Suspect in custody as PSP investigate shooting

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a suspect is in custody as after a reported shooting in Butler Township Tuesday evening. PSP say that at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, they were called to help the Butler Township Police Department with a shooting on Edge Rock Drive in Butler Township, Luzerne […]

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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More Details Emerge In Butler City Shooting

Police have released more details about last week’s shooting in Butler City, which now has led to one man being arrested. The shooting happened last Thursday around 6:45 p.m. in the 400 block of West North Street. According to charging documents, a fight broke out between five juveniles and...

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Pittsburgh man held for court on attempted homicide, arson in connection to New Kensington fire

Jasmine Bell said the backpack, black with a colorful pattern, was left on the couch of her New Kensington home a week before the fire. It made its way to the floor when she cleaned, but it was still there when she went to bed around 3 a.m. on March 29, she testified on Tuesday at a preliminary hearing.

New Kensington, PA · 1d

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Police Identify Woman In Fatal Crash

Butler Township Police have identified the woman who died in a fatal crash Saturday night. The accident happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Whitestown Road. Dispatchers said a vehicle hit a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they declared 85-year-old Marilyn Fazzino of Butler deceased at the scene. Police...

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Dog rescued after being abandoned along Westmoreland County road; charges pending

A dog named Baby is safe after being found abandoned along County Line Road in Avonmore. Local authorities have identified a suspect in the incident and charges are pending the outcome of an ongoing state police investigation.

Avonmore, PA · 1d

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Online Predator Group Helps Lead To Center Twp. Man’s Arrest

An online predator organization helped State Police in their investigation into a man who thought he was messaging underage children.file. On Monday State Police charged 33-year-old Tyler Gunthner of Center Township. According to charging documents, Gunthner was messaging a group called Oklahoma Predator Prevention thinking it was a 14-year-old. In...

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Breeze Airways Jobs: Flights Begin soon at Arnold Palmer Regional

Breeze Airways launches new service from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to Myrtle Beach and Orlando in 2027. Find $49 fares & job openings.

Arnold, PA · 22h

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Suspect in Indiana County smoke shop robbery arrested

A Saltsburg man faces multiple criminal charges in connection with a commercial robbery at a Burrell Township business.

Indiana County, PA · 2d

CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh-area elected officials, police, and businesses call for immigration reform

As many western Pennsylvania police agencies have agreements with ICE, now, many are calling for changes in the immigration system.

Pittsburgh, PA · 15h

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Morning Commute Delayed After Rt. 8 Crash

Traffic was delayed for a time this morning after a crash in Center Township. The accident happened around 6:15 a.m. on Route 8 North near the intersection with Mahood Road. Dispatchers say a car hit a utility pole and went onto its roof. The pole was damaged and wires were hanging low.

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New Kensington Fire Suspect Faces Arson Charges

Anthony Mohamed is accused of setting a New Kensington duplex fire that sent six people, including three juveniles, to the hospital. The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office listed charges including attempted homicide and arson. A preliminary hearing was postponed after Mohamed fired his public defender, according to TribLIVE.com. The...

New Kensington, PA · 1d

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VFW posts pleased with memberships

Veterans organizations in Butler County use events, activities and word-of-mouth to recruit members and are pleased with the results. VFW Post 117 in Butler has relied on several of these methods. The post uses its billboard on Main Street, newsletter, bingo and word-of-mouth to bolster its membership, according to Post 117 adjutant Dean Noechel.

Butler County, PA · 1d

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State Police: Establishments In Compliance With Skill Game Ban

State police say an overwhelming number of businesses are complying with the skill game ban. Since the skill game deadline hit on October 13th, state police have visited over 12,000 establishments. They found less than 100 have not complied and seized 14 machines, which works out to an over 99 percent compliance rate.

Butler, PA · 1d

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Crews Respond To Fire Near East Butler

Crews were called to battle a fire last night at a business near East Butler. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center around 6 p.m. for a fire at Butler Color Press, which is located in the Bonnie Brook Industrial Park on East Butler Road. Dispatchers say a...

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