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 McKees Rocks Borough Council has approved a lot consolidation plan for the redevelopment of the Hays Manor public housing project, allowing a partnership to create a 50-unit community. Critics express concerns about public housing management and potential negative impacts, emphasizing the need for improved oversight.
McKees Rocks Borough Council Tuesday night will consider approval of a plan to consolidate lot lines for the redevelopment of the Hays Manor site into a 50-unit rental community. Construction is expected to get under way in the spring and take 14 months to complete.
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.
Allegheny County Police detectives were investigating a Sunday morning shooting that left a woman hospitalized in critical condition. The shooting took place in the 100 block of Jane Street in McKees Rocks.
A comprehensive strategy to reduce gun violence in McKees Rocks and Stowe has significantly decreased homicides, resulting in zero gun-related deaths in 2025. This initiative, driven by community partnerships, emphasizes prevention programs, outreach, and support services, fostering safer neighborhoods.
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.