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INJURIES REPORTED IN HIT-AND-RUN CRASH NEAR PLUMVILLE
State police are looking for the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash near Plumville Thursday nig...
6h ago

INDIANA COUNTY IN SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA
From the US National Weather Service 3PM Update: The Severe Thunderstorm Watch was expanded northeas...
10h ago

GRAPHIC SHOWS TIMING OF TODAY'S EXPECTED STORMS
From the US National Weather Service The main focus for severe weather today will be during the afte...
13h ago

CONSTRUCTION DELAYS CONTINUE ON WAYNE AVENUE
Due to an ongoing project by Peoples Natural Gas, traffic delays continue on Wayne Avenue, between L...
16h ago

STRONG STORMS COULD HIT THE AREA AGAIN TODAY
While it's not expected to be as severe as Tuesday, storms this afternoon and evening could be sever...
18h ago

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR MAY 1, 2025
Due to Tuesday night's storms and the resulting damage and power outages, here is the status of scho...
18h ago

UPDATE: PROGRESS MADE IN POWER RESTORATION IN INDIANA COUNTY
Penelec and REA energy crews are working to restore power to their respective customers after Tuesda...
19h ago

FIRST RESPONDERS REMAIN BUSY ON WEDNESDAY
After the storms on Tuesday, first responders remained busy on Wednesday with 10 calls for utility l...
19h ago

POSSIBILITY OF SEVERE STORMS RETURNS THIS AFTERNOON, EVENING
From the US National Weather Service Another low pressure system will lift northeast into the Great ...
19h ago

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO JOINING MULTI-STATE LAWSUIT CONCERNING CUTS TO AMERICORPS
Governor Josh Shapiro is joining a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration over recent ...
19h ago

A LOOK AT HOW EARLY MAY IS SHAPING UP
From the US National Weather Service May is almost here. Let's take a quick look at how the early pa...
May 01, 2025

RED CROSS ISSUES SAFETY REMINDERS AMID WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES IN PA
From the American Red Cross Many Pennsylvania residents are experiencing power outages after Tuesday...
Apr 30, 2025

CLEAN UP CONTINUES FROM STORMS
The cleanup continues today from the powerful storms that came through Indiana County last night. In...
Apr 30, 2025

IRMC ISSUES INFORMATION ON POWER OUTAGES
From IRMC Due to last evening's storm, several of our offsite locations are currently experiencing p...
Apr 30, 2025

INDIANA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CHILD PORN POSSESSION CHARGES
An Indiana man pleaded guilty yesterday to all 10 counts of child pornography possession and a count...
Apr 30, 2025

CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS FOR APRIL 30
Events and business for today have been affected by storms from last evening and overnight. We are p...
Apr 30, 2025

TREE FALLS ON OCCUPIED VEHICLE DURING STORM
An SUV was involved in an accident in Blairsville yesterday during the storm. Police responded to th...
Apr 30, 2025

PEOPLE DEALING WITH BLOCKED ROADS, POWER OUTAGES THIS MORNING
Many people are waking up having to deal with the damage from last night's storms. Many calls for po...
Apr 30, 2025

APARTMENT DESTROYED BY FIRE IN INDIANA YESTERDAY
On top of the calls to get trees and power lines to safe places, firefighters were called out to a f...
Apr 30, 2025

FLOOD, WATER PROJECT GRANTS COMING TO INDIANA COUNTY
State officials have announced that funding will be coming to Indiana County to help with flood reha...
Apr 30, 2025

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS FOR APRIL 30, 2025
Due to last night's storms and the resulting damage and power outages, here is the status of schools...
Apr 30, 2025

RIVER VALLEY RECEIVES $1 MILLION AI GRANT FROM YOUNGWAY LEARNING
River Valley School District will be the first school district in the nation to receive a $1 million...
Apr 30, 2025

RIVER VALLEY SIGNS NEW FOOTBALL COACH TO THREE-YEAR CONTRACT
Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board hired a new head football coach. Ed Dalton is a familia...
Apr 30, 2025

BRUSH FIRE REPORTED IN BRUSH VALLEY TOWNSHIP
Two fire companies were sent this morning for a brush fire in Brush Valley Township. Indiana County ...
Apr 29, 2025

CAMP CADET ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Indiana County Camp Cadet Graduate Scholarship. I...
Apr 29, 2025

DERRY TOWNSHIP MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH STANDOFF
A Derry Township man faces charges connected with a standoff on Sunday night after he allegedly fire...
Apr 29, 2025

INDIANA MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD PORN POSSESSION DUE FOR PLEA HEARING
An Indiana man is due in court today to enter pleas to charges related to images of child sexual abu...
Apr 29, 2025

IUP, WCCC, PA HIGHLANDS TO RECEIVE GRANTS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
Fifteen higher education institutions across Pennsylvania will share $14 million in grant funding to...
Apr 29, 2025

FOUNDER OF LEFDAHL FUNERAL HOME PASSES AWAY
When you visited John Lefdahl, you never knew what you might see. It might be his collection of Civ...
Apr 29, 2025

CARS, SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AS PART OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BANQUET
The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce awarded two cars and several scholarships at the 3rd Annual I...
Apr 29, 2025

UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT
An investigation is underway into alleged inappropriate behavior at the United High School. State po...
Apr 28, 2025

UPDATE: HIGH WIND, HAIL, EVEN POSSIBLE TORNADO INCLUDED IN TUESDAY SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK
From the US National Weather Service Here is the latest update on the potential for severe storms on...
Apr 28, 2025

TWO CRASHES REPORTED IN INDIANA COUNTY THIS MORNING
First responders were busy with two vehicle crashes this morning. The first was reported at 6:37 AM ...
Apr 28, 2025

MAN CHARGED IN HARDWARE STORE THEFT DUE FOR SENTENCING TODAY
Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas will be busy today with plea and sentencing hearings, includi...
Apr 28, 2025

ELECTION REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NEXT MONDAY
An important election deadline is coming next week. Next Monday is the last day to register to vote ...
Apr 28, 2025

PENNDOT HOLDING REAL ID DAY AT DRIVERS LICENSE CENTERS TODAY
PennDOT Drivers License Centers across the commonwealth, including the one in the Indiana Mall, will...
Apr 28, 2025

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BANQUET TO BE HELD TONIGHT
Students and teachers will be honored tonight at the Excellence in Education banquet at the KCAC. Th...
Apr 28, 2025

RISK LEVEL INCREASES FOR SEVERE STORMS TUESDAY IN INDIANA COUNTY
From the US National Weather Service Here is an update regarding the severe risk for Tuesday... Conf...
Apr 27, 2025

STATE POLICE CONFIRM THREE PEOPLE DIED, ONE PERSON WAS HURT IN WARREN ROAD CRASH
Two people and an unborn child were killed and one person was hurt in a crash on Warren Road in Cent...
Apr 27, 2025

UPDATE: THREE DEAD, ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CENTER TOWNSHIP VEHICLE CRASH
From Pennsylvania State Police Troopers are investigating a three-vehicle, fatal crash in Indiana Co...
Apr 27, 2025

NWS: ELEVATED RISK OF BRUSH FIRES THROUGH MONDAY
From US National Weather Service Practice safe outdoor fire tips today (4/27) through Monday (4/28) ...
Apr 27, 2025

ENJOY NICE SUNDAY, MONDAY AS POSSIBLE SEVERE STORMS TO RETURN LATER TUESDAY
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather continues today and Monday with warming temperature...
Apr 27, 2025

ROADWORK RAMPS UP IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
White Township has gotten to work tackling some road projects to kick off the spring. Last week, ro...
Apr 27, 2025

DRISCOLL TELLS CHAMBER ACCREDITATION PROCESS ROLLS ON
At that Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting last week, IUP president Dr. Michael Driscoll...
Apr 27, 2025

COUNTY AGENCIES STUDYING HOUSING, TRAFFIC ISSUES
The Executive Director of the Indiana County Development Corporation and the Office of Planning &...
Apr 27, 2025

STILL AWAITING REPORT ON SERIOUS SATURDAY ACCIDENT IN CENTER TOWNSHIP
No details have been reported yet on a serious accident Saturday afternoon on Warren Road in Center ...
Apr 27, 2025

WILL THE NATION'S LARGEST NATURAL GAS POWER PLANT BE BIG ENOUGH?
One of the early concerns about a new natural gas power plant and associated AI data storage centers...
Apr 27, 2025

5TH ANNUAL ANGELS' WINGS FLEA MARKET AND VENDOR EXPO TO BE HELD TODAY
Today, the S&T Bank Arena will host the 5th Annual Flea Market and Vendor Expo to benefit the An...
Apr 26, 2025

ROUTE 422 OFF-RAMP PAVING PROJECT DELAYED AGAIN
Once again, a paving project has been delayed due to expected bad weather. PennDOT had planned for t...
Apr 26, 2025

CLYMER WOMAN SENTENCED FOR RETAIL THEFT CASES
A Clymer woman was sentenced yesterday in connection with two cases of theft. On top of fines and re...
Apr 26, 2025

NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY TO BE HELD IN TWO LOCATIONS IN INDIANA COUNTY
Today is National Drug Take Back day and there are two opportunities for people to get rid of medici...
Apr 26, 2025

PENNSYLVANIA PUC ACCEPTING COMMENT ABOUT GRID IMPACTS ON HIGH-DEMAND ENERGY GROWTH
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is welcoming comment from the public concerning grid impa...
Apr 26, 2025

PA WOMEN VETERANS CELEBRATION TO BE HELD IN JUNE
Pennsylvania officials are looking for women from the state who served in the armed forces to take p...
Apr 26, 2025

HOW MUCH RAIN COULD WE GET BY 8 AM SATURDAY?
From the US National Weather Service This image shows the probability of 2 inches or more of rain by...
Apr 25, 2025

IUP GRADUATE ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF HER LATE MOTHER
An IUP graduate has established a scholarship at the university in memory of her late mother, Rosali...
Apr 25, 2025

ACCIDENTS, LINES DOWN, SMALL FIRE REPORTED ON THURSDAY
Indiana county's first responders had another busy day on Thursday. At 10:11 AM, Indiana Fire Associ...
Apr 25, 2025

TERRION GATES TO HAVE POST-SENTENCE MOTION HEARING
UPDATE: A man convicted of first degree murder in a fatal shooting near IUP campus in 2020 was back...
Apr 25, 2025

ONE OF THREE CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY TO ENTER PLEA TODAY
Plea and sentencing hearings are on the schedule today for Indiana County Court, including one for a...
Apr 25, 2025

INDIANA, 60 OTHER COUNTIES AT HIGH RISK OF WILDFIRE
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says that most of the Commonwealth...
Apr 25, 2025

RELIANT HOLDINGS CASE DROPPED BY FEDERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION BUREAU
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped its case against White Township-based R...
Apr 25, 2025

GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE ARSON SUSPECT RELOCATED
The suspect in the arson at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is being relocated to a prison wit...
Apr 25, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH, PENNDOT, POLICE TAKE TOUR OF DOWNTOWN INDIANA INTERSECTIONS
Representatives of Indiana Borough, the local police and PennDOT were on a walking tour of some Down...
Apr 24, 2025

IUP GRADS EARN HIGHER SALARIES ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
IUP graduates earn higher salaries than their peers, according to the Carnegie Foundation and the Am...
Apr 24, 2025

ONE PERSON DISPLACED BY HOUSE FIRE IN CLYMER
Four fire departments were on the scene of a fire yesterday at a home in Clymer Borough. Indiana Cou...
Apr 24, 2025

MOTIONS HEARINGS SET FOR TODAY
A motions hearing is set for today for a Glen Campbell man charged with sexual assault. The hearing ...
Apr 24, 2025

FORMER VANDERGRIFT POLICEMAN, HOMER-CENTER SECURITY OFFICER WAIVES HEARING
A Vandergrift man who was a former policeman and security officer in the Homer-Center School Distric...
Apr 24, 2025

FIRES, ACCIDENTS REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON WEDNESDAY
UPDATE: More information on the house fire in Clymer yesterday can be found here. Three vehicle cras...
Apr 24, 2025

WHITE TOWNSHIP APPROVES UPDATED SALDO
Wednesday night, the White Township Supervisors approved the new Subdivision and Land Development Or...
Apr 24, 2025

WARMER THAN NORMAL THURSDAY, RAINY FRIDAY NIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Here are the expected high temperatures for Thursday. The tempe...
Apr 24, 2025

HERE'S HOW YOUR THURSDAY IS LOOKING
From the US National Weather Service Tomorrow is expected to remain dry, however, it will be warmer ...
Apr 23, 2025

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE RESOLUTIONS FOR FOUR APPLICATIONS FOR RACP GRANTS
The Indiana County Commissioners this morning approved resolutions to file for four Redevelopment As...
Apr 23, 2025

HARD TO BEAT THIS FORECAST
From the US National Weather Service Highs in the 70s, low humidity, and sunny skies. Today's foreca...
Apr 23, 2025

CREWS SENT TO GARAGE FIRE IN NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP
First responders from Indiana and Jefferson Counties were called out for a fire this morning in Nort...
Apr 23, 2025

BLAIRSVILLE POLICE LOOKING FOR SUSPECT IN WEEKEND ATTACKS
Blairsville borough police are investigating two separate incidents of assault that may have been co...
Apr 23, 2025

INDIANA HIGH GREEN BANDANA PROJECT ANNOUNCES AFFILIATION WITH NATIONAL PROGRAM
The Green Bandana project at the Indiana Senior High School has announced its recent affiliation wit...
Apr 23, 2025

CHARGES FILED AGAINST ARMSTRONG COUNTY CAREGIVER
Charges are being filed against an Armstrong County caregiver accused of assaulting the person he wa...
Apr 23, 2025

MORE REALID DAYS ANNOUNCED FOR DRIVERS LICENSE CENTERS
PennDOT has announced that drivers license centers across the state, including the one in the Indian...
Apr 23, 2025

PA GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE REOPENS FOR EASTER EGG HUNT
The Pennsylvania Governor's Residence reopened for the first time yesterday since the arson attack j...
Apr 23, 2025

ENJOY NICE WEATHER ... UNTIL FRIDAY PM
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather and rising temperature is forecast through Thursday...
Apr 22, 2025

INVESTIGATION CONTINUING INTO FIGHT AT SHEETZ IN HOMER CITY
State police continue to investigate a fight between two teenagers at the Sheetz near Homer City las...
Apr 22, 2025

MORE CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR INDIANA BYPASS REPAVING PROJECT
Additional work has been scheduled for the Indiana Bypass project, and another interchange will be c...
Apr 22, 2025

BRUSH FIRE, POWER LINES DOWN, VEHICLE FIRE REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Along with the incident on Warren Road yesterday, first responders were kept busy with several calls...
Apr 22, 2025

PROPOSED BILL AIMS TO LIST GAS TAXES AT THE PUMP
A proposed bill is looking to make changes to the state's gas pumps. The legislation would require s...
Apr 22, 2025

PRELIMINARY HEARING DELAYED FOR MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON AT GOVERNOR'S MANSION
A preliminary hearing for a man charged with arson in a fire at the governor's home is being delayed...
Apr 22, 2025

BISHOP KULICK REFLECTS ON LIFE, LEGACY OF POPE FRANCIS
Bishop Larry Kulick of the Diocese of Greensburg spoke with Indiana in the Morning host Todd Marino ...
Apr 21, 2025

SPARK FROM POWER LINES CAUSES BRUSH FIRE, POWER OUTAGE IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
UPDATE: A spark from a power line caused a brush fire this afternoon in White Township. Indiana Fire...
Apr 21, 2025

HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT APPOINTS COREY HESSEN AS CEO
From Homer City Redevelopment Homer City Redevelopment LLC ("HCR") today announced it has ...
Apr 21, 2025

UPDATE: DAMAGING WIND A POSSIBILITY LATER TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Convective Outlook Update: There has been a slight expansion/br...
Apr 21, 2025

LITTLE READ BOOK STORE OPENS IN INDIANA FREE LIBRARY
A new part of the Indiana Free Library officially opened today. The Little Read Book Store can be ac...
Apr 21, 2025

GREENSBURG DIOCESE BISHOP RELEASES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg has released a statement on the death of Pope Franc...
Apr 21, 2025

ONE PERSON INJURED IN DIRT BIKE CRASH IN LUCERNEMINES
Paramedics and Homer City fire officials were on the scene of an accident involving dirt bikes in Lu...
Apr 21, 2025

TWO OTHER CRASHES AND TWO BRUSH FIRES WERE REPORTED SUNDAY
Along with the motorcycle crash on Sunday, there were two other vehicle accidents. The first was at...
Apr 21, 2025

PRELIMINARY HEARING WAIVED FOR APOLLO MAN CHARGED WITH BREAKING INTO BUILDING
An Apollo man accused of trying to break into a business waived his preliminary hearing last week in...
Apr 21, 2025

RAIN RETURNING THIS AFTERNOON, WITH POSSIBILITY OF SEVERE STORM
From the US National Weather Service A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the area l...
Apr 21, 2025

WHITE TOWNSHIP TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON NEW SALDO
White Township will hold a public hearing this week to discuss and take public comment on the propos...
Apr 21, 2025

EARLY MONDAY MORNING STORM A POSSIBILITY
From the US National Weather Service The potential for isolated thunderstorms and rain showers retur...
Apr 20, 2025

HERE'S WHAT THE EASTER BUNNY BROUGHT US FOR TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Looks like the Easter Bunny brought us a cold front overnight. ...
Apr 20, 2025

PUC TO HOLD HEARING ON "LARGE LOAD" ENERGY DEMAND
The Public Utility Commission will hold a hearing this week to "explore the impact of data cent...
Apr 20, 2025

FIREFIGHTERS KEPT BUSY ON SATURDAY
It was an active Saturday for Indiana County firefighters, who responded to a number of incidents. ...
Apr 20, 2025

EVEN AS THE AREA GREENS UP, THE THREAT OF WILDFIRES PERSISTS
In an item posted to its website (indianafire.com) on Friday, the Indiana Fire Association cautions ...
Apr 20, 2025