Westmoreland County DA's Office Former New Kensignton Cop faces criminal charges after Westmoreland County DA’s investigation October 19, 2026 Westmoreland County, Pa. – Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli recently announced criminal charges have been filed against former New Kensington Police Officer Nathaniel Cochran, 25. Cochran was being…
Arnold Crash EMS Fire Arnold crash sends one person to the hospital October 13, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Arnold, Pa. – One female driver was injured and transported to the hospital after a 2-vehicle crash in the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 14th street…
Allegheny Township Fire Fire in Allegheny Township; dog rescued October 12, 2026 Image Courtesy Allegheny Township Fire Department Allegheny Township, Pa. – Allegheny Township firefighters responded shortly after 2:00 am Sunday alerted to the 800 block of Indian Hill Rd for reports…
Police Vandergrift Vandergrift Police File Charges: DoorDash Scam Backfires October 10, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Vandergrift, Pa. – According to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, a North Carolina man is facing criminal charges after police said he scammed a DoorDash…
Natrona Heights New Business Drive-thru packed at “Seven Brew” in Natrona Heights October 9, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Natrona Heights, Pa. – The drive-thru at a newly opened coffee shop, Seven Brew was filled with customers early Friday morning along Freeport Road in Natrona…
Crash EMS Police 1 injured in 3-vehicle crash in Creighton October 9, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Creighton, Pa. – One person sustained a head injury after a vehicle crash just south of the New Kensington Bridge in front of Simpson Tire Service…
AK Valley Events EMS Fire Mini Students learn fire prevention from local first responders October 9, 2026 Alle-Kiski Valley, Pa. – Fire Prevention week is an essential for pre-school students to learn about firefighters duties and how to be safe with this years theme of “Charge Into…
New Kensington Construction moving fast on new Chipolte in New Kensington October 9, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers New Kensington, Pa. – A check on the building progress of the new Chipolte structure in New Kensington is moving right along as construction crews poured…
AK Valley Events Lower Burrell Police “Coffee with aCop” at the Lower Burrell Police Department October 8, 2026 From Left to Right: Officer Cole Spear, Detective Sgt. Zachary Beam, Chief John Marhefka, and Sgt. Scott Miller Lower Burrell, Pa. – The Lower Burrell Police Department held it’s 7th…
Harrison Township Police Harrison Township Police: Lock your car doors! October 8, 2026 Harrison Township, Pa. – Police in Harrison Township are investigating overnight vehicle entries and two vehicle thefts primarily targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles in the Township. If you live on…
Crash EMS Police Vehicles sustain heavy damage in Arnold crash October 8, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Arnold, Pa. – Arnold Police Chief Rob Haus said there were no injuries to report or charges filed after single vehicle crash on Constitution Boulevard near…
Crash EMS Police Another E-bike crash in New Kensington October 5, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers 2026 New Kensington, Pa. – New Kensington Police and EMS responded to another E-Bike incident/crash about 4:30 pm Monday afternoon near the New Kensington Post Office.…
Crash Firefighter faces charges after deadly crash in Monroeville October 5, 2026 Allegheny County, Pa. – The Allegheny County Police Department has filed charges in connection with a deadly crash in Monroeville on October 21, 2025 involving a volunteer firefighter. The crash…
Fatal Crash Woman dies after crash in Harrison Township October 5, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Harrison Township, Pa. – The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office released the following information after a serious crash in Harrison Township Sunday afternoon just before 3:00…
Crash EMS Fire State Police Vehicle accident in Harrison Township: Multiple roads shut down – avoid the area. October 4, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers 2026 Harrison Township, Pa. – Multiple police, EMS and fire units responded to SR 908 and Exit 16 just before 3:00 pm Sunday. Police in the…
Shooting Westmoreland County DA: Two plead guilty in Vandergrift bar shooting October 2, 2026 Greensburg, Pa. – Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli announced the guilty plea of Brydon Williams-Chambers and John Booker after a shooting in a Vandergrift bar that left 3 persons…
Drugs Police Large amount of crack cocaine seized in New Kensington September 27, 2026 New Kensington, Pa. – Local Police, Agents from the State’s Attorney General’s Office and members of the Westmoreland County Task Force executed a search warrant on a residence in New…
Crash Fatal Crash State Police Fatal crash in Armstrong County September 26, 2026 Armstrong County, Pa. – Armstrong County Coroner Brian Myers released the following information after a fatal wreck occurred in Rayburn Township before 4:00 pm, September 24, 2026. Coroner Myers said…
AK Valley Events Crash Arnold E-bike crash sends youth to the hospital September 25, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Arnold, Pa. – A male juvenile was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital and is in stable condition after an E-bike crash at the intersection of McCandless…
AK Valley Events Goodwill store coming to Lower Burrell September 25, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Lower Burrell, Pa. – A new Goodwill Store is coming to Lower Burrell and is projected to open sometime in January on 2027. Goodwill stores sell…
AK Valley Events Donut Connection no more ! September 24, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers New Kensington, Pa. – Donut Connection along Tarentum Bridge Road was once a consistant stop for early morning drivers and locals who used to slip off…
Police Lower Burrell man arrested: accused of sexually assaulting toddler in a video chat September 22, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers 2026 Lower Burrell, Pa. – Police in Lower Burrell arrested a Lower Burrell man after receiving information from the FBI Child Exploitation Unit that Child Sexual…
Police Police Officer resigns in New Kensington after excessive force investigation September 22, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers New Kensington, Pa. – A New Kensington Police officer has resigned after being on suspension due to possible use of excessive force on July 27th, 2026…
Steelers Steelers lose 20-3 against the New England Patriots on Sunday September 21, 2026 Foxborough, Ma, – The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped to 1-1 after a dismal 20-3 loss to the New England Patrriots in Gilette Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Pittsburgh offense struggled to produce…
Weather The Weather is Changing in the AK-Valley September 21, 2026 AK-Valley, Pa. – Where’s the sunshine? Current weather in the Valley and for the next week does not look promising for nice weather as the seasonial shift is on the…
AK Valley Events NTSB investigating accident at Norfolk Southern railway yard September 9, 2026 Baden, Pa. – One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital aftter being struck by a train near Route 65 in Baden. Sources reported the incident happened just after 7pm…
AK Valley Events Motorcycle Crash in Armstrong County – 2 hurt September 5, 2026 Rayburn Township, Pa. – Two people were hurt after a motorcycle crash in Armstrong County at the intersection of SR 286/66 and Tickle Lane about 4:30 pm Saturday afternoon. Emergency…
AK Valley Events Train vs. Tractor Trailer in Harmarville September 3, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Harmarville, Pa. – A Norfolk Southern Eastbound train collided with a tractor-trailer @ 811 Freeport Road about 10:00 am Thursday morning. There were no injuries reported.…
AK Valley Events Crash EMS Fire 2 Patients transported after early morning crash on the Tarentum Bridge September 3, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Tarentum, Pa. – An early morning crash at 7:29 am reportedly sent two patients to the hospital after 911 dispatch reported a 4 vehicle crash on…
AK Valley Events Two patients evaluated after crash on residential streets in New Kensington August 26, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers New Kensington, Pa. – At least two patients were evaluated by New Kensington EMS after a two-vehicle crash in the intersection of Orchard Avenue and North…
Crash EMS Police Driver out of control – man arrested after vehicle rolls on its side in Tarentum. August 26, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers Tarentum, Pa. – One person is arrested after crashing his vehicle multiple times in the early morning hours just before 2:00 am at the intersection of…
AK Valley Events Fire Multiple fire crews respond to Planet Fitness in Natrona Heights August 25, 2026 Natrona Heights, Pa. – Local fire crews responded to the Heights Plaza, Planet Fitness for smoke in the structure just about 4:30 pm Tuesday. Crews arrived on scene and the…
AK Valley Events Police Brackenridge couple denied bail over alleged child abuse August 23, 2026 Brackenridge, Pa. – While investigating an alleged complaint of child abuse, authorities found grenades and other items located at a residence in Brackenridge on Friday evening, August 21, 2026. Allegheny…
AK Valley Events Youth transported to the hospital after E-bike/scooter accident on Industrial Blvd. August 20, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers New Kensington, Pa. – One person sustained what appearred to be minor injuries after an e-bike/scooter crash in the intersection of 7th Street and Industrial Boulevard…
Crash EMS Police Motorcyclist transported from scene in New Kensington August 19, 2026 Image Copyright Lowes Computers New Kensington, Pa. – New Kesnington Police/EMS quickly arrived to the scene of a motorcycle crash on Freeport Road in front of Costa’s Italian store Wednesday…
PA State Penn State fraternity members and pledges accused in cocaine trafficing operation. August 18, 2026 University Park, Pa. – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the leader of a cocaine-trafficking ring involving Penn State University students and two student fraternities surrendered Tuesday morning. Agostino Abbatiello,…
Missing Persons Police Missing Person Brighton Heights August 18, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pa. – From Pittsburgh Public Safety Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 32-year-old woman. Amanda Maloney is described as approximately 5’4″, 95 lbs, with a shaved…
Police Deceased kittens thrown from vehicle in Bethel Park August 16, 2026 Bethel Park, Pa. – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUEST Today Saturday, August 15th, between approximately 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., the Bethel Park Police Department received calls regarding an individual throwing items…
AK Valley Events Leechburg man faces felony sexual assault charges August 14, 2026 Leechburg, Pa. – A Leechburg man is accused and charged with sexual assualt crimes after an investigation by authorities. Joseph Hesketh, age 34 of Leechburg, faces the following charges filed…
EMS Lower Kiski Ambulance Service Awards August 14, 2026 AK Valley – Lower Kiski Ambulance Service is proud to congratulate Paramedic Ramos and EMT Lowman on receiving the Russel Davis Valor and Service Award from the Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s…
Steelers Steelers win big over Packers in season pre-game August 14, 2026 Pittsburgh – Steeler’s Coach Mike Mcarthy has got a pre-season win under his belt after the Steelers played the Packers last night winning 28-9 over the Packers. Steelers Rookie Drew…
Highways Move Over, Slow Down: It’s the Law August 13, 2026 Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law requires drivers approaching an emergency response area who are unable to safely merge into a lane farther away from the response area to “pass the emergency…
Steelers Pre-Season Packers vs. Steelers August 13, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pa. – Tonight is the start of the Steelers pre-season football game against the Packers. Kickoff time: 7:00 pm The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2026 NFL season under head…
Crash Fire Police E-Bike incidents in the AK-Valley August 12, 2026 Alle-Kiski Valley, Pa. — Recent E-Bike crashes in the Alle-Kiski Valley has sent at least 2 persons to the hospital, one with minor injuries in a New Kensington crash at…
AK Valley Events Officer Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship Ride August 12, 2026 · CORRECTIONS! The correct date is August 15, 2026 Registration starts at 8:30 am Kickstands Up at 10:00 am We will be back from the ride between 12:00 – 12:30…
Police AKV Back the Blue Presents Check to LB Police August 11, 2026 Lower Burrell, Pa. AKV Back the Blue was proud to present a check for $2000 to the City of Lower Burrell Police Department at the Lower Burrell Council meeting last…
