The A-Team, an alternative response program in Allegheny County, uses trained mental health professionals to address 911 calls involving crises rather than relying solely on police. It has expanded to serve 25 municipalities, receiving positive feedback for its effective support and follow-up services.
More than a dozen fire and EMS companies in the West Hills received over $250,000 in state grants to enhance their facilities, equipment and training. Local representatives emphasized the importance of these funds in ensuring first responders are equipped to handle emergencies effectively.
The body of a man who matched the description of a suspect in the shooting of a McKees Rocks woman was found Monday morning on a steep hillside in Kennedy Township.
As a major snowstorm approaches, West Hills communities face a salt shortage affecting road maintenance. Authorities emphasize safety measures, with parking restrictions and plowing policies in place. Allegheny County has sufficient supplies for response efforts, while emergency services remain prepared.
Infrastructure projects in West Hills communities will receive funding through state grants, enhancing water, sewer and transportation systems. Key recipients include Lindy Paving Inc., Moon Township and McKees Rocks Borough, with a focus on improving safety and environmental health in the region.
Three men charged with rape, sexual assault and other crimes in connection with an incident that police say involved two teenage girls and occurred at a Kennedy Township home last month were ordered to answer to those charges following separate preliminary hearings held Tuesday before Allegheny County Magisterial District Judge Carla M. Swearingen-Batch.
Single-lane restrictions on I-79 in Robinson and Kennedy townships will occur on Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for pothole patching. Motorists can check conditions on 511PA. Further updates will be provided for any additional work.