In its first full year of operation, the West Hills Gazette has built a sizable following among readers in the dozen or so communities that we serve. As 2025 winds to a close, the Gazette revisits the year's top stories and looks to continue serving the community in 2026.
A preliminary hearing for three men charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and other crimes in connection with an incident that police say involved two teenage girls and occurred at home in Kennedy Township earlier this month was postponed until Jan. 6, 2026.
Three men are awaiting a court hearing on charges that they raped and sexually assaulted two teenage girls at a home in Kennedy Township over the weekend. The three were being held in the Allegheny County Jail Tuesday after bail was denied following their arrest Monday.
The author reflects on a lifelong connection to newspapers, tracing their journey from a young reader of comics to a sports journalist, eventually leading to a role in reviving the West Hills Gazette as an online news source.
The West Hills holiday celebrations feature diverse events, including tree lightings, concerts, cookie walks and markets across various locations. Family-friendly activities include crafts, performances, and Santa visits, with many events free of charge for attendees throughout December.
A 26-year-old former Baltimore resident will spend at least the next 16 years – and possibly the next four decades – in prison after being sentenced Tuesday for the murder of a Kennedy Township man who was attacked on the Montour Trail in Moon Township In October 2024.
Around 14,500 West Hills residents may soon receive their November SNAP benefits after a federal court ruling. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that payments are being processed following the restoration of funding, with approximately $100 million allocated to Pennsylvania's residents.