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PSP INVESTIGATING FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BARR TOWNSHIP, CAMBRIA COUNTY
Members of the State Police Troop A Major Crimes Unit are currently investigating a fatal officer-in...
4h ago

HESS TO TESTIFY AT CENTER FOR RURAL PENNSYLVANIA HEARING ON DATA CENTERS
Indiana County Commissioner Sherene Hess is scheduled to testify at a hearing held by the Center for...
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STORMS TO RETURN LATER TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Showery activity along a cold front winds down late this mornin...
4h ago

MAN CHARGED WITH DISORDERLY CONDUCT AT MOOREHEAD TOWERS
Blairsville Borough Police have charged an Armagh man with public urination. Chief Lou Sacco said in...
5h ago

"CLEMENTE" FILM NOMINATED FOR SPORTS EMMY AWARD
A film about Roberto Clemente directed by an Indiana County native is in the running for a sports Em...
6h ago

FLU, RSV ACTIVITY RAPIDLY DECREASING IN PENNSYLVANIA
Over the last week, the rate of flu activity in Pennsylvania has been rapidly decreasing according t...
8h ago

STRUCTURE FIRE IN SALTSBURG, BRUSH FIRE IN WEST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP
A structure fire was reported in Saltsburg last night. Indiana County 911 sent the Saltsburg, Tunnel...
8h ago

MILLER FAMILY RECEIVING AID AFTER FIRE DESTROYS HOME ON MONDAY
The response from the community to help a family who lost everything to a fire on Monday has been ov...
8h ago

RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED FOR JIMMY STEWART BIOPIC
A release date has been announced for an upcoming film about Jimmy Stewart. The biopic "Jimmy&q...
8h ago

INDIANA COUNTY UNDER THUNDERSTORM WATCH
From the US National Weather Storm A new Severe Thunderstorm Watch is out through 1am. Storms will t...
18h ago

UPDATE ON TONIGHT'S EXPECTED RAIN
From the US National Weather Service Severe weather chances are increasing some, for northwest PA, w...
21h ago

TWO-VEHICLE CRASH ON GLEN CAMPBELL ROAD
A 21-year-old Clarington woman was cited after a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Indiana Count...
23h ago

INDIANA MAN SENTENCED TO STATE PRISON ON DRUG CHARGES
District Attorney Robert Manzi says an Indiana County man will spend time in state prison after plea...
Mar 31, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE LOOKING FOR SUSPECT IN THEFT OF PATIO FURNITURE
Indiana Borough Police are investigating a case of theft off a front porch in the borough. According...
Mar 31, 2026

UNITED OFFICIALS CONFIRM WEAPONS-RELATED STATEMENT ON BUS UNFOUNDED
United School District officials have released details on an incident on Monday aboard one of the di...
Mar 31, 2026

HOME, CONTENTS IN YOUNG TOWNSHIP DESTROYED BY FIRE
A house was destroyed in a fire last night in Young Township. The Coal Run/McIntyre and Iselin fire ...
Mar 31, 2026

MULTIPLE COMPANIES CALLED TO PINE TOWNSHIP BRUSH FIRE
The number of brush fires in Indiana County is now up to 20 after activity reported yesterday by Ind...
Mar 31, 2026

T-BONE CRASH REPORTED IN ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP
There were no reported injuries in a crash reported Tuesday morning in Armstrong Township. Indiana C...
Mar 31, 2026

TWO IUP STUDENTS TAKE PART IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY IN HARRISBURG
Two students from IUP took part in the 2026 Undergraduate Research Day at the State Capitol Building...
Mar 31, 2026

MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A MINOR DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
Today marks the second attempt at a preliminary hearing for a Clune man accused of sexually assaulti...
Mar 31, 2026

TWO INDIANA COUNTY MEN CHARGED WITH BURGLARY IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Two men have been charged with felony burglary and criminal trespass following a series of thefts at...
Mar 31, 2026

TODAY'S SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service Thunderstorms are possible ahead of an approaching cold front l...
Mar 31, 2026

RECENT AND UPCOMING RAINFALL
From the US National Weather Service We're looking at a wet stretch of days ahead, but fortunately m...
Mar 30, 2026

ATTORNEY GENERAL SUNDAY AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY MANZI ANNOUNCE LETI EXPANSION AT PRESS CONFERENCE
District Attorney Robert Manzi has announced the expansion of a statewide initiative in Indiana Coun...
Mar 30, 2026

LAW ENFORCEMENT TREATMENT INITIATIVE EXPANDING TOWARDS MENTAL HEALTH
District Attorney Robert Manzi has announced the expansion of a statewide initiative in Indiana Coun...
Mar 30, 2026

BRUSH FIRE, CRASH, PHYSICAL RESCUE REPORTED ON SUNDAY
Sunday turned into a busy day for Indiana County first responders. The day started at 1:30 PM for ut...
Mar 30, 2026

SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK UPDATE FOR TUESDAY
From the US National Weather Service Our next chance for stronger storms will come in the latter hal...
Mar 30, 2026

MARTELL: SERVING RIVER VALLEY "ONE OF THE GREATEST PRIVILEGES OF MY LIFE"
In a public letter to the River Valley School District community, Superintendent Phillip Martell wri...
Mar 30, 2026

WARMER WEATHER RETURNS, BRINGING RAIN ... BUT HOW SEVERE?
From the US National Weather Service Active weather continues this week as we see a warming trend an...
Mar 29, 2026

BODY OF MALE RECOVERED FROM GRANT TOWNSHIP POND
The body of a male was recovered from a pond on Nashville Road in Grant Township Saturday night. A c...
Mar 29, 2026

MAN REPORTED MISSING AFTER OVERTURNED CANOE FOUND IN GRANT TOWNSHIP
Marion Center, Plumville, and Creekside firefighters, along with Punxsutawney's Central Fire Company...
Mar 29, 2026

PEOPLES GAS FILES RATE INCREASE REQUEST
Peoples Gas Company has filed a rate increase request with the Public Utility Commission, seeking an...
Mar 29, 2026

RAIL SAFETY BILL PASSES STATE HOUSE VOTE
The state House las week passed a railroad safety bill that would prohibit trains from blocking cros...
Mar 29, 2026

WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS IN HOMER CITY ON MONDAY
Homer City Borough and the Central Indiana County Water Authority have announced that water service ...
Mar 29, 2026

ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SEASON MOVES FORWARD
Indiana County's road and bridge construction season is gathering steam, with a number of projects u...
Mar 29, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH TO RAISE RECYCLING FEE, ADD DROP BOX FOR CARDBOARD
Indiana Borough Council will meet on April 7th and has scheduled a vote on the 2026 Fee Resolution, ...
Mar 29, 2026

CHILLY TODAY, THEN A WARM-UP
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather is expected into early next week, but we'll be star...
Mar 28, 2026

NO KINGS RALLY PLANNED TODAY IN DOWNTOWN INDIANA
Another "No Kings" rally is planned for this afternoon in downtown Indiana. The event is p...
Mar 28, 2026

CREW CALLED OUT FOR DEBRIS ON ROAD IN EAST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP
First responders had a very quiet day yesterday, with only one call for service. That call was for a...
Mar 28, 2026

IUP WOMEN PLAY IN FIRST NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP IN PROGRAM HISTORY
For the first time ever, the IUP Women's basketball team is headed for the NCAA Division II Champion...
Mar 28, 2026

CEO OF HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT SPEAKS AT ENERGY CONFERENCE
Corey Hessen, CEO of Homer City Redevelopment, headlined a major energy conference in Pittsburgh yes...
Mar 28, 2026

UNITED WAY WRAPS UP ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
The United Way of Indiana County wrapped up its annual fundraising campaign Friday with their Commun...
Mar 27, 2026

HOW MUCH RAIN DID WE GET?
From the US National Weather Service and the Pennsylvania American Water Company Two Lick Filter Pla...
Mar 27, 2026

CORONER RELEASES NAME OF MAN KILLED IN CRASH THURSDAY IN RAYNE TOWNSHIP
Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman, Jr. has released the name of the individual who was killed in ...
Mar 27, 2026

IUP WOMEN ADVANCE TO NCAA D-II CHAMPIONSHIP
For the first time in program history, the IUP women's basketball team will play for the NCAA Divisi...
Mar 27, 2026

CLYMER WOMAN ACCUSED OF ABANDONING DOG TO HEAD TO TRIAL
The case of a Clymer woman accused of abandoning a dog along the side of a road will head to Indiana...
Mar 27, 2026

PRELIMINARY HEARING CONTINUED FOR IUPATTY'S SHOOTING SUSPECT
The preliminary hearing for a Clairton man charged in connection with a shooting last Saturday night...
Mar 27, 2026

SOUTHERN INDIANA COUNTY UNDER FLOOD WARNING
From the US National Weather Service Heads up! We have issued a FLOOD WARNING for portions of the re...
Mar 27, 2026

HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT CEO COREY HESSEN TO SPEAK AT ENERGY CONFERENCE IN PITTSBURGH TODAY
Corey Hessen, CEO of Homer City Redevelopment, will headline a major energy conference in Pittsburgh...
Mar 27, 2026

SECOND VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTED THURSDAY NIGHT
A second vehicle accident was reported Thursday by Indiana County 911. In addition to the first fata...
Mar 27, 2026

UNITED WAY TO HOLD COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION
The United Way of Indiana County will hold its Community Campaign Celebration Brunch this morning. T...
Mar 27, 2026

EXCESSIVE RAINFALL, POTENTIAL FLOODING IN STORE FOR INDIANA COUNTY TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service Not much change in the forecast for tonight/early Friday. A lin...
Mar 26, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY BUMPED UP ONE LEVEL IN SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL TONIGHT
From the US National Weather Service During the overnight hours, the threat for severe storms this e...
Mar 26, 2026

ONE PERSON DIED IN CRASH EARLY THURSDAY MORNING IN RAYNE TOWNSHIP
UPDATE AT 8:55 AM: State police identified the victim as a 41-year-old man from Homer City, but his ...
Mar 26, 2026

PRELIMINARY HEARING SET FOR TODAY FOR REPORTED SHOOTER DURING IUPATTY'S WEEKEND
One of the two individuals involved in a reported shooting during IUPatty's Weekend is due in Indian...
Mar 26, 2026

WOMAN CHARGED WITH ABANDONING DOG DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING
A preliminary hearing is scheduled today for a Clymer woman accused of leaving a dog along a roadsid...
Mar 26, 2026

BILL TO CHANGE HOW PA RECOGNIZES MARRIAGE PASSES STATE HOUSE
A bill that would change how Pennsylvania recognizes marriage has passed the state house and is on i...
Mar 26, 2026

UPDATE ON LATE THURSDAY, EARLY FRIDAY STORM POTENTIAL
From the US National Weather Service The best chance of severe weather Thursday night remains to our...
Mar 25, 2026

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS SET WORK SESSION FOR JUNK VEHICLE ORDINANCE
At their meeting Wednesday afternoon, the White Township Supervisors set a date for a work session c...
Mar 25, 2026

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE NEW OPIOID SETTLEMENT
This morning, The Indiana County Commissioners approved joining a new opioid settlement. The proposa...
Mar 25, 2026

MARYLAND MAN ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED CHASE
A Maryland man was arrested Tuesday after a vehicle chase on State Route 22. Blairsville Borough Pol...
Mar 25, 2026

DRY TODAY, BUT THAT WILL CHANGE THURSDAY
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather is expected today. Rain and thunderstorm chances re...
Mar 25, 2026

IUP ADVANCES TO NCAA DIVISION II WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
It was frustrating at times, but the IUP women were able to pull off an overtime victory over Holy F...
Mar 25, 2026

GAS LEAKS, STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED ON TUESDAY
After multiple gas leaks were reported yesterday, crews from five fire companies were sent out for a...
Mar 25, 2026

IUP SIGNS CLINICAL TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
IUP has signed a clinical training agreement for its proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine with S...
Mar 25, 2026

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE PASSES STATE HOUSE
A bill that would gradually increase the state's minimum wage the State House yesterday and is on it...
Mar 25, 2026

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD ACCEPTS RETIREMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT
Tuesday night, the River Valley School Board accepted the retirement of superintendent Philip Martel...
Mar 25, 2026

ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT SEEKING PEOPLE TO PLAY VICTIMS IN UPCOMING DRILL
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is looking for people to play victims in an upcoming emergency drill....
Mar 24, 2026

PENNDOT ASKS DRIVERS TO TAKE PART IN WINTER SEASON SURVEY
PennDOT is asking state motorists to take part in a 17-question survey that will look back at how th...
Mar 24, 2026

RAIN RETURNS IN OUTLOOK THROUGH FRIDAY
From the US National Weather Service Dry weather is expected through Wednesday as high pressure trac...
Mar 24, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE CONFIRM SECOND PERSON INVOLVED IN ONE OF SATURDAY'S SHOOTINGS
Police say a second person was involved in one of the reported shootings near IUP Campus on Saturday...
Mar 24, 2026

MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING THREATS DURING ST. PATRICK'S PARADE DUE IN COURT TODAY
A man charged with threatening to open fire the Downtown Indiana St. Patrick's Day Parade will go be...
Mar 24, 2026

PENNDOT ANNOUNCES START DATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INTERSECTIONS ON INDIAN SPRINGS ROAD
PennDOT is alerting the public on a project that will start on April 1st and run through October 2nd...
Mar 24, 2026

INDIANA SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSES BUDGET, SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEYS
Monday night, the Indiana School Board had a spirited discussion on the district's budget. Prior to ...
Mar 24, 2026

PENNSYLVANIA FIRE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK STARTS TODAY
From the US National Weather Service 🔥 Pennsylvania's Fire Weather Awareness Week kicks off today...
Mar 23, 2026

POLICE SEEKING INFO ON SECOND REPORTED SHOOTING SATURDAY NIGHT
No new details have been released by Indiana Borough Police concerning the two reported shootings Sa...
Mar 23, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE REPORT 84 CALLS FOR SERVICE SATURDAY NIGHT OF IUPATTY'S WEEKEND
Outside of the two reported shootings, Indiana Borough Police responded to 84 calls for service Satu...
Mar 23, 2026

COLDER TEMPS TO FOLLOW LAST NIGHT'S RAIN
From the US National Weather Service Cooler conditions are expected over the next 24 hours following...
Mar 23, 2026

JURY SELECTION SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY
Jury selection is scheduled today for Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas today. Among the cases...
Mar 23, 2026

INDIANA COUNTY UNDER SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
From the US National Weather Service A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the reg...
Mar 22, 2026

SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL JUMPS UP ONE LEVEL
From the US National Weather Service The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded most of the local area...
Mar 22, 2026

"MOST LIKELY" TIMING FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Heads up for severe weather today! ⚠️ The outlook remains l...
Mar 22, 2026

POLICE IDENTIFY SUSPECT IN INDIANA BOROUGH SHOOTING
Two shootings were reported Saturday night in Indiana Borough. One was confirmed and the second rem...
Mar 22, 2026

LAWMAKERS TO RECONVENE IN HARRISBURG
The state legislature will be at work in Harrisburg this week. The Senate has session days planned ...
Mar 22, 2026

WATER LINE PROJECT MAY INTERRUPT SERVICE ON MONDAY
A note today from Homer City Borough and the Central Indiana County Water Authority that there may b...
Mar 22, 2026

INDIANA BOARD TO CONSIDER SECURITY UPGRADES
The Indiana Area school board on Monday will hold a special meeting, and the actions on the agenda i...
Mar 22, 2026

REA TO RECEIVE GRANT FOR OUTAGE REPORT UPGRADES
REA Energy has received a $1.5 million grant to upgrade its distribution system, thus decreasing the...
Mar 22, 2026

TWO REPORTS OF SHOTS FIRED IN INDIANA BOROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT
Indiana Borough Police have reported two incidents of shots fired Saturday night. The first was repo...
Mar 22, 2026

SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL: SUNDAY
From the US National Weather Service Between 2 PM and 10 PM tomorrow, expect the potential for sever...
Mar 21, 2026

NO MAJOR INCIDENTS REPORTED IN FIRST NIGHT OF IUPATTY'S
UPDATE AT 9:30 AM: While large parties were reported, there were no major incidents reported on the ...
Mar 21, 2026

BRUSH FIRES, ODOR INVESTIGATIONS REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON FRIDAY
Indiana County First Responders had a relatively calm day on Friday with four calls for service, inc...
Mar 21, 2026

SMICKSBURG WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER TRYING TO FLEE POLICE
State police arrested a Smicksburg woman on Thursday after she tried to flee police. Troopers from t...
Mar 21, 2026

ONE HURT IN MONDAY CRASH ON ROUTE 422
One person had possible injuries in a crash on Route 422 near the intersection with Red Mill Road on...
Mar 21, 2026

BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN YOUNG TOWNSHIP TO BEGIN APRIL 6
From the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Pe...
Mar 20, 2026

BLAIRSVILLE WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT AFTER CHILD SEEN PLAYING ON ROOF
Blairsville Police have charged a woman with two counts of child endangerment for an incident last S...
Mar 20, 2026

TRESPASS, DRUG POSSESSION SUSPECTS SCHEDULED FOR PLEA, SENTENCING HEARINGS
Plea and Sentencing hearings are on the schedule today for Indiana County's Court of Common Pleas, i...
Mar 20, 2026

WHEN SEVERE WEATHER IS MOST LIKELY TO STRIKE TODAY
From the US National Weather Service Our severe weather outlook remains largely unchanged for today....
Mar 20, 2026

INDIANA BOROUGH, STATE POLICE READY FOR IUPATTY'S WEEKEND
Authorities are ready for increased activity in and around IUP campus this weekend for IUPatty's. Th...
Mar 20, 2026

GAS PRICES JUMP TO NEAR $4 A GALLON FOR MANY STATIONS IN INDIANA COUNTY
Gas prices continue to dramatically increase in our area and for many stations, they are now at $3.9...
Mar 20, 2026

BRUSH FIRE, ODOR INVESTIGATION REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON THURSDAY
After a quiet day on Wednesday, activity picked up for Indiana County's first responders last night....
Mar 20, 2026








