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HEAVY RAIN, FLOOD POTENTIAL IN THE REGION AGAIN TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Showers and thunderstorms are possible today along a stalled bo...
2h ago

MAN CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY TO BE SENTENCED TODAY
Along with the sentencing for Rony Gomez Lopez today is the sentencing hearing for a man who pleaded...
3h ago

PSP INVESTIGATING SCAM AGAINST SMICKSBURG-AREA MAN
State police from the Punxsutawney Barracks are investigating a scam involving a banking app and a p...
4h ago

SHAPIRO CONDEMNS SHOOTING OF STATE LAWMAKERS IN MINNESOTA
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says the shooting of state lawmakers in Minnesota is unacceptable...
4h ago

MISSING COMMODORE MAN FOUND
From Pennsylvania State Police A missing Commodore man has been found safe. Jorden N. O'Donnell, 32,...
17h ago

MORE RAIN FOR DAD'S DAY
From the US National Weather Service Unfortunately, MORE RAIN is on the way this afternoon and eveni...
Jun 15, 2025

BLAIRSVILLE MAN TO BE SENTENCED IN INFANT'S DEATH
Monday's Indiana County Court schedule includes sentencing of a 22-year-old Blairsville man who plea...
Jun 15, 2025

PUC: ELECTRIC COMPANIES, PJM SAY THEY WILL MEET SUMMER ENERGY DEMAND
The Public Utility Commission's summer readiness overview shows electric companies and the PJM Inter...
Jun 15, 2025

TREE PLANTING HIGHLIGHTS INDIANA BOROUGH WORK SCHEDULE
Indiana Borough reports that work crews will be planting trees along Philadelphia Street between Tay...
Jun 15, 2025

SCHOOL BOARDS WILL TACKLE BUSY AGENDAS THIS WEEK
It will be an active week for Indiana County's school boards. Purchase Line's board will vote on a $...
Jun 15, 2025

PASSHE SCHOLARSHIPS REWARD "EXCEPTIONAL" COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS
The State System of Higher Education says it's awarded free two-year tuition to 29 exceptional commu...
Jun 15, 2025

FIRST CLASS OF IRMC RESIDENTS GRADUATES
Four doctors who were part of the first class of IRMC's Family Residency program graduated on Saturd...
Jun 15, 2025

TROOPERS SEARCHING FOR MISSING COMMODORE MAN
UPDATE: Police have still not located Mr. O'Donnell and urge you to call 911 if you have any inform...
Jun 14, 2025

INDIANA PRIDE FESTIVAL MERGES WITH NO KINGS RALLY ON SATURDAY
The light rain on Saturday did not deter people from celebrating at the Indiana PRIDE festival. (Pho...
Jun 14, 2025

FLOODING POTENTIAL TODAY
From the US National Weather Service 11am Radar Update: Areas of locally heavy rain is favored to sh...
Jun 14, 2025

PRIDE FESTIVAL, NO KINGS RALLY TO BE HELD TODAY IN INDIANA
Multiple events are scheduled for Downtown Indiana today, and people are being advised to be aware o...
Jun 14, 2025

ONE HURT IN THURSDAY CRASH IN ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP
One person was hurt in a crash on Thursday in Armstrong Township. State police say the crash happene...
Jun 14, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY HOSTS CCAP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Indiana county paid host this week to the board of directors for the County Commissioners Associatio...
Jun 14, 2025

CLEAN TRUCKS PENNSYLVANIA COALITION RELEASES STUDY ON DIESEL POLLUTION
Tens of thousands of Pennsylvania children are being exposed to dangerous levels of diesel pollution...
Jun 14, 2025

INDIANA HIGH BASEBALL TEAM WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
In a close game, the Indiana High Indians beat Montoursville to claim their first ever PIAA Baseball...
Jun 14, 2025

THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF RAIN (AND MORE COMING SOON)
From the US National Weather Service Do you think you are mowing the lawn a lot? Do you think you ha...
Jun 13, 2025

BLAIRSVILLE POLICE INVESTIGATING PEDESTRIAN VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Blairsville Borough Police are currently investigating a pedestrian vehicle crash that happened yest...
Jun 13, 2025

STATE TROOPERS LOOKING FOR MISSING TEEN
State police from the Indiana barracks are looking for a missing Homer City-area man. Officers are t...
Jun 13, 2025

STATE POLICE LOOKING FOR SUSPECT IN MULTIPLE BURGLARIES
State police are looking to identify a suspect in multiple burglaries in Saint Clair Township in Wes...
Jun 13, 2025

INDIANA HIGH BASEBALL TEAM HEADING OUT TO STATE COLLEGE THIS MORNING FOR PIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Indiana High baseball team will head to State College today for the PIAA Quad-A baseball champi...
Jun 13, 2025

IUP TO CONTINUE WORK AT SITE OF AIRPLANE CRASH DURING WW II IN GERMANY
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is continuing its work at the site of an airplane crash during Wo...
Jun 13, 2025

ROSSITER MAN ACCUSED OF USING TRUCK TO BLOCK, FOLLOW VEHICLE WITH MOTHER, CHILD
A 22-year-old Rossiter man is facing charges after allegedly blocking and following a vehicle carryi...
Jun 12, 2025

PA HIGH IN A DUBIOUS CATEGORY FOR MAIL CARRIERS
Pennsylvania is being ranked as one of the top states in which U.S. Postal Service mail carriers are...
Jun 12, 2025

HEAT NOW, RAIN COMING
From the US National Weather Service With temperatures rising into the mid to upper 80s today, heat ...
Jun 12, 2025

POLICE WILL HAVE EXTRA PRESENCE DURING SATURDAY EVENTS IN INDIANA
In a news release this morning, Indiana Borough Police said downtown Indiana will be active this wee...
Jun 12, 2025

PA COAL ALLIANCE ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ROLLBACK OF EMISSIONS RULES
The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance has released a statement in response to the federal Environmental Pro...
Jun 12, 2025

PSP LOOKING FOR OWNER OF ELECTRIC SCOOTER
State police from the Punxsutawney barracks are looking for the owner of an electric scooter that th...
Jun 12, 2025

WORK UNDERWAY TO BUILD ANTI-CLIMB FENCE AT PA GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE
The work is underway to build an anti-climb fence around the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence after...
Jun 12, 2025

PA ATTORNEY GENERAL JOINS COALITION TO TRY AND BLOCK SALE OF DATA BY 23ANDME
Pennsylvania's Attorney General is joining a bipartisan coalition of 28 Attorneys General in filing ...
Jun 12, 2025

PENNS MANOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES NEW CBA WITH SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS UNION
Wednesday night, the Penns Manor School Board approved a new collective bargaining agreement with th...
Jun 12, 2025

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS UPDATED ON ROOF, PURCHASE TRENCHER
On Wednesday, the White Township Supervisors approved purchasing a new trencher attachment. The tren...
Jun 11, 2025

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH ICDC FOR GRANT FOR WELCOME CENTER
At a meeting this Wednesday morning, the Indiana County Commissioners approved a cooperation agreeme...
Jun 11, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY'S AIR QUALITY COULD BE AFFECTED BY CANADIAN WILDFIRES TODAY
Once again, smoke from wildfires north of the border will affect the atmosphere in Western Pennsylva...
Jun 11, 2025

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TO CONTINUE ROOF DISCUSSIONS AT TODAY'S MEETING
The White Township Supervisors are expected to continue discussions about the township roof at today...
Jun 11, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $3 MILLION FROM DCED TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS
Indiana County will receive $3.82 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic...
Jun 11, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE TO HELP IDENTIFY "JANE DOE" FROM FAYETTE COUNTY CRASH IN 1986
Authorities hope that new technology can help identify a woman killed in a vehicle crash in Fayette ...
Jun 11, 2025

CONTRACT BETWEEN PENNS MANOR, DISTRICT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS UP FOR APPROVAL TONIGHT
A new agreement between the Penns Manor School District and the union representing its nurses, secre...
Jun 11, 2025

WET SATURDAY COMING
From the US National Weather Service A few days of dry weather will be on tap as high pressure will ...
Jun 11, 2025

HOW'S THE REST OF THE WEEK LOOK?
From the US National Weather Service Temperatures expected to be about 5-10 degrees above normal ove...
Jun 11, 2025

INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TO PARTNER WITH SAFE-T SYSTEM TO SUPPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS
Indiana Regional Medical Center has announced a new partnership to help victims of sexual assault. (...
Jun 10, 2025

FIRST RESPONDERS DEAL WITH FIRE, CAR CRASH
Clymer firefighters were called out yesterday afternoon for a reported structure fire yesterday. The...
Jun 10, 2025

PITTMAN SAYS ENERGY BILLS WILL NOT SEE ACTION UNTIL RGGI VERDICT IS IN
State Senator and Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman said that a package of bills pertaining to ener...
Jun 10, 2025

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO SPEAKS OUT AGAINST NATIONAL GUARD INVOLVEMENT IN LOS ANGELES
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and other Democratic governors are calling President Trump's acti...
Jun 10, 2025

PA HOUSE PASSES BILLS TO ALLOW SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEX ABUSE TO FILE AFTER STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS EXPIRES
The state house of representatives yesterday passed a pair of bills to let survivors of childhood se...
Jun 10, 2025

TRACTOR TRAILER, COAL TRUCK INVOLVED IN VIOLENT CRASH ON ROUTE 22
A tractor-trailer truck collided with a coal truck Monday afternoon on Route 22 in Burrell Township....
Jun 10, 2025

HIGH WIND THREAT THROUGH EARLY EVENING
From the US National Weather Service Mesoscale Weather Update thru 7pm: severe storm coverage will b...
Jun 09, 2025

LIGHT POLES TO BE INSTALLED THIS WEEK AT INDIANA HIGH STADIUM AND TRACK
The Indiana Area School District is getting ready for the installation of some light poles this week...
Jun 09, 2025

CHERRY TREE MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH CAMBRIA COUNTY SHOOTING
A Cherry Tree man faces charges connected with a shooting that happened Saturday in Cambria County. ...
Jun 09, 2025

APPROPRIATIONS HEARINGS RAMP UP AS PA BUDGET DEADLINE IS THREE WEEKS AWAY
The budget is due three weeks from today, and state legislators are getting ready to dig into the de...
Jun 09, 2025

FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED OUT TO INDIANA JUNIOR HIGH MONDAY MORNING
Multiple fire departments were sent to the Indiana Junior High School for an automatic fire alarm at...
Jun 09, 2025

THREE CRASHES REPORTED IN INDIANA COUNTY ON SUNDAY
Three vehicle accidents were reported yesterday by Indiana County 911. The first was reported at 3:0...
Jun 09, 2025

BISHOP EMERITUS LAWRENCE BRANDT DIED SUNDAY
A former leader of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg has passed away. Bishop Emeritus Lawrence E. B...
Jun 09, 2025

CDC: MEASLES OUTBREAK IN PA IS OVER
The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is officially over. The CDC says the outbreak has ended after s...
Jun 09, 2025

RAIN: THE HITS KEEP COMING MONDAY
From the US National Weather Service The outlook for tomorrow once again highlights the potential fo...
Jun 09, 2025

EIGHT POACHERS CAUGHT, WILL LOSE HUNTING PRIVILEGES
The state Game Commission last week reported on its Southwest Region Facebook page that eight people...
Jun 08, 2025

THREE INDIANA COUNTY BRIDGE PROJECTS BEGIN ON MONDAY
Three bridge projects are scheduled to begin tomorrow in Indiana County. Meanwhile, PennDOT still h...
Jun 08, 2025

TOWNSHIP ROAD WORK SHOULD NOT INTERFERE WITH TRAFFIC THIS WEEK
It should be just routine work for White Township road crews this week with no new road closures exp...
Jun 08, 2025

AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS RAMP UP PREPARATIONS FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR
With the 2024-25 school year now over and students enjoying the summer off, Indiana County's school ...
Jun 08, 2025

STATE CAMPGROUNDS GROW IN POPULARITY AS FEDERAL CUTBACKS TAKE EFFECT
Federal spending cutbacks have led to the indefinite closures of more than 425 campsites in Pennsylv...
Jun 08, 2025

OVER 200 PENELEC CUSTOMERS IN RAYNE TOWNSHIP AFFECTED BY POWER OUTAGE
People in Ernest Borough and portions of Rayne Township are without power this morning. Penelec repo...
Jun 07, 2025

SENTENCING HEARINGS HELD YESTERDAY IN COUNTY COURT
Two people were sentenced yesterday in Indiana County Court, including one who was caught trespassin...
Jun 07, 2025

TWO GARAGE FIRES REPORTED WITHIN AN HOUR OF EACH OTHER IN INDIANA COUNTY
Indiana County First Responders were busy late Friday morning with two reported garage fires within ...
Jun 07, 2025

CAR CRASH, CAR FIRE AMONG OTHER CALLS REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911
Along with the two garage fires, Indiana County first responders dealt with several different types ...
Jun 07, 2025

U.S. SUPREME COURT REJECTS APPEAL CONCERNING PROVISIONAL BALLOTS IN PA
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Republicans concerning provisional ballots in Penns...
Jun 07, 2025

AMERICORPS FUNDING RESTORED VIA TEMPORARY COURT ORDER
The Trump Administration is being ordered to restore AmeriCorps funding in Pennsylvania. Earlier thi...
Jun 07, 2025

EXPECT STORMS TO RETURN LATER THIS AFTERNOON
From the US National Weather Service Another round of showers and storms is expected this afternoon,...
Jun 06, 2025

INDIANA COUNTY NAACP ANNOUNCES ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
The Indiana County NAACP has released some details on their upcoming Juneteenth celebration. The the...
Jun 06, 2025

CALIFORNIA MAN PLEADS IN CONNECTION WITH WESTERN PA DRUG RING
A man from Long Beach, California pleaded guilty in federal court for his part in a drug trafficking...
Jun 06, 2025

CRIMINAL CALL HEARINGS FOR ACCUSED ABUSER, ACCUSED ARSONIST ON SCHEDULE TODAY
Criminal call hearings are on the schedule today at Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas. Among t...
Jun 06, 2025

BLACK BEAR BREAKS INTO SAINT ANDREW'S VILLAGE
An Indiana nursing home got an unwanted visitor as a black bear broke a window and entered the facil...
Jun 06, 2025

PITTMAN, OTHER SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADERS ISSUE STATEMENT ON SHAPIRO BOND REFINANCING
State senator Joe Pittman joined other Republican Senate Leaders in expressing their opinion on Gove...
Jun 06, 2025

TWO INJURED IN CRASH NEAR CLYMER WEDNESDAY
One person had to be life-flighted after a crash yesterday just outside of Clymer. The crash was rep...
Jun 05, 2025

MOTIONS HEARING TO BE HELD TODAY FOR MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING OFF PORCHES
A motions hearing is set today for a man accused of stealing packages off of front porches across fo...
Jun 05, 2025

7 BREW CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY
Construction is now underway on a new coffee shop on the Oakland Avenue Corridor. Building installat...
Jun 05, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE CHARGE GLENSHAW MAN WITH MARIJUANA POSSESSION
A man from Allegheny County now faces drug-related charges in Indiana Borough for an incident on Tue...
Jun 05, 2025

PLEASANT WEATHER COULD END LATE THURSDAY
From the US National Weather Service Here is the excessive rainfall and severe weather outlooks for ...
Jun 04, 2025

TWO-VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTED IN CHERRYHILL TOWNSHIP
A two-vehicle crash was reported in Cherryhill Township this morning. State police, Clymer fire depa...
Jun 04, 2025

HOMER CITY COUNCIL APPROVES ADVERTISING PAVING ORDINANCE
Last night, Homer City Borough Council approved advertising an ordinance concerning paving in the bo...
Jun 04, 2025

TWO-VEHICLE CRASH TIES UP TRAFFIC ON PHILADELPHIA STREET
A two-vehicle crash in White Township tied up traffic on one of Indiana's main roads this morning. (...
Jun 04, 2025

BLAIRSVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON WARRANT FOR MISSING CRIMINAL CALL HEARING
Police in Blairsville Borough this morning arrested a Blairsville man wanted on a warrant for missin...
Jun 04, 2025

PAUL MILLER LAW BANNING CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING TO START TOMORROW
A law that prohibits using a hand-held device while driving will go into effect tomorrow. The regula...
Jun 04, 2025

PSP: ONE PERSON HURT IN CRASH IN WAYNE TOWNSHIP, ARMSTRONG COUNTY
State police from the Kittanning Barracks say one person had suspected serious injuries connected wi...
Jun 04, 2025

INDIANA BIG LOTS TO REOPEN TOMORROW
The Big Lots store on Philadelphia Street in Indiana is scheduled to reopen tomorrow. The store was ...
Jun 04, 2025

PA HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE PASSES CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING REFORM BILL
The education committee of the state house of representatives this week approved a bill that would r...
Jun 04, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL TABLES MOTION FOR DONATED TIME OFF POLICY
Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council tabled a motion concerning a change to HR policy concerning t...
Jun 04, 2025

IF YOU WANTED HEAT, YOU GOT IT
From the US National Weather Service Our warm-up really begins to kick in today as most of us push a...
Jun 03, 2025

CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS ANNOUNCE VACANCY ON HOMER-CENTER REC BOARD
Last night, the Center Township Supervisors announced a vacancy on the Homer-Center Parks and Recrea...
Jun 03, 2025

FIRST RESPONDERS CALLED TO TWO OTHER FIRES, VEHICLE CRASH
Along with the garage fire, Indiana County's first responders had a busy day on Monday. A second str...
Jun 03, 2025

GARAGE DESTROYED BY FIRE IN RAYNE TOWNSHIP ON MONDAY
Four fire departments were sent to a garage fire yesterday in Rayne Township. Indiana, Marion Center...
Jun 03, 2025

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE INVESTIGATING THEFT AT SKILLS GAME FACILITY
Police in Indiana Borough are looking for someone who robbed a coin-pusher at a skills game attracti...
Jun 03, 2025

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD TO ADDRESS CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM
At last night's school board meeting, Indiana School District Superintendent Robert Heinrich said th...
Jun 03, 2025

GARAGE CATCHES FIRE IN RAYNE TOWNSHIP
Multiple fire departments were sent to the scene of a garage fire late this morning in Rayne Townshi...
Jun 02, 2025

2025 OFFICIAL PRIMARY RESULTS HAVE BEEN RELEASED
Indiana County Election Officials have released the official results of the 2025 primary election. T...
Jun 02, 2025

PA PUC REMINDING PEOPLE TO BE CAREFUL WHEN SHOPPING FOR LOWER ELECTRIC PRICES
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding people to be careful when shopping around fo...
Jun 02, 2025

THREE PEOPLE HURT IN CENTER TOWNSHIP CRASH
Three people were hurt in a crash this morning in Center Township. Indiana County 911 sent the Coral...
Jun 02, 2025