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Police identify suspect in armed robbery at Westmoreland County vape shop

The suspect in an armed robbery that happened at a vape shop in Westmoreland County has been identified.

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

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Dump truck overturns on Route 119, shutting down lanes for a time in East Huntingdon

A dump truck loaded with gravel collided with a car along Route 119 in East Huntingdon on Thursday afternoon, overturning and spilling the contents on the highway. That resulted in the closing of the northbound lanes for more than an hour. The collision occurred around 2 p.m., just north of...

East Huntingdon Township, PA · 2d

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Dog rescued from house fire in Westmoreland County

Emergency crews responded to a house fire Thursday in Westmoreland County.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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Home renovator accused of stealing from client in Westmoreland County

A woman is accused of stealing from a client she was working for in Westmoreland County.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Massive fire sparks explosions, destroys Washington County contracting business

Large flames could be seen at Maund Industries in California Borough early Friday morning.

Washington County, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Person injured in crash involving gravel truck, van

A gravel truck and van crashed in Westmoreland County on Thursday.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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Uniontown City Council member charged with fraudulently obtaining public benefits

A Uniontown City Council member is facing criminal charges after investigators accused him of collecting nearly $7,000 in public assistance while failing to report more than $166,000 in employment income.

Uniontown, PA · 22h

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Brownsville Area School District reports student had knife on campus

The Brownsville Area School District sent a message to parents alerting them that a student had been in possession of a knife on campus.

Brownsville, PA · 1d

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Hearing in drug case tied to Westmoreland County vape shops to resume in January

Testimony in a marathon preliminary hearing will resume in January after one witness testified Thursday over more than 10 hours about the seizure of $18 million and thousands of illegal drug-laced products from warehouses in Plum and Eastern Pennsylvania. State attorney general agent Molly Galizia said the investigation was prompted...

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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After anxious moments, Belle Vernon surges past Somerset into state quarterfinals

For the first time since 2011, the Belle Vernon boys soccer team is moving on in the state playoffs. WPIAL champion Belle Vernon scored three goals in the second half to come away with a 3-0 win over District 5 champion Somerset and advance to the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals Saturday.

Belle Vernon, PA · 2d

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‘When I saw that barrel, I started shooting’: Ex-McKeesport police lieutenant describes shootout with accused cop killer

Former McKeesport police Lt. Robert Eastman doesn’t remember who fired first. What he does remember about his exchange of gunfire with the man accused of killing McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski just two minutes earlier is that as Johnathan Morris pointed a 9 mm Taurus handgun at him, he knew he had to stop the threat.

Mckeesport, PA · 1d

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Police warn of slippery conditions on local roadway

Police are warning of slippery conditions on a local roadway.

North Versailles, PA · 2h

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With ‘eyes for the end zone,’ Ameer Nelson leads Washington past Beth-Center in Class A quarters

In a backfield full of talented athletes, it was Washington junior Ameer Nelson’s time to shine. With senior Jamarie Walker returning after missing last week due to an injury, Nelson took advantage of the opportunities given to him Friday night. Nelson racked up 116 yards on nine carries and...

Charleroi, PA · 22h

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Pitcairn woman charged after adult son with autism found naked in closet

False imprisonment and felony charges have been filed against a Pitcairn woman after police said her 35-year-old son, who is autistic, was found in poor health, huddled naked inside a closet in her filthy home.

Pitcairn, PA · 1d

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Letter to the editor: Westmoreland County mismanagement

Westmoreland County Commissioner Ted Kopas seems to be the spokesperson for the commissioners, and often directs the word “mismanagement” at the county sheriff’s office. He should look in the mirror. The commissioners claim the county is in a financial crisis and there is a need to eliminate...

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

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West Mifflin woman wanted on 2 warrants arrested after unexpectedly giving birth

A West Mifflin woman who had two warrants out for her arrest has been charged after unexpectedly giving birth in her bathroom.

West Mifflin, PA · 1d

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Former McKeesport officer testifies about day Sean Sluganski was killed

Former McKeesport police Officer Chuck Thomas took the witness stand Thursday, describing the moments he was shot and the realization that his fellow officer, Sean Sluganski, had been killed.

Mckeesport, PA · 1d

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Shenango grinds down Monessen in Class A quarterfinals

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. For Shenango coach Casey Hilton, that has been his team’s motto through its undefeated season. Coming into Friday’s Class A quarterfinal matchup, the Wildcats had only passed the ball 25 times the entire season but had carried a whopping 385 times.

Monessen, PA · 1d

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Horses are the key to Grace Harwood’s happiness and standardbreds opened the door

Grace Harwood loved working with horses; that much she was sure of. Standardbreds, however, were more of a question mark — at least initially. When she began working at Amulet Equine, a rehabilitation and conditioning center in Belle Vernon, PA, in the spring of 2023, Harwood found herself surrounded by a breed she wasn’t familiar with.

Belle Vernon, PA · 1d

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Westmoreland happenings: Spaghetti dinner, meetings, craft night, more

• The 14th annual Verna Montessori School Italian Dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the St. Pius X Church social hall, 224 Summit St., Mt. Pleasant. Menu: Meatballs, sauce, spaghetti, salad, Italian bread, homemade desserts and beverage. Dine in or takeout. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Cost: $15; 8 and younger, $8.

Westmoreland County, PA · 17h