A preliminary hearing to determine if Stanley Eugene West Jr. must stand trial for homicide in the fatal shooting of a Robinson Township motel clerk in October has been postponed to March 25, 2026. The hearing had been rescheduled twice previously and was set to take place Friday, Dec. 19.
Allegheny County police departments diverging on 287(g) agreements for ICE cooperation, with Stowe renewing, Springdale retaining, controversies over oversight, and a related Mount Washington arrest.
Boyce Park will open its winter facilities for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing on Saturday, Dec. 20, pending weather conditions. Various areas will be accessible, while the South Park Ice Rink will also open that day, with North Park delayed due to maintenance.
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.
Stephanie Heakins, now director of Riverview Children’s Center, faced a four-month budget impasse that severely affected early childhood education funding in Pennsylvania. Providers struggled without state payments, leading to loans and budget adjustments, while advocates continue to push for better support and staff retention.
Hundreds of shoppers attended the grand opening of the new Goodwill superstore in Moon Township, transforming the former Big Lots into a vibrant store. The facility provides jobs, supports local community services and enhances the regional retail offerings, embracing sustainability.
The largest Goodwill store in the region opens in Moon Township on Dec. 6, featuring a 17,500-square-foot sales floor. The store aims to enhance community sustainability and opportunity, while offering a welcoming shopping experience. The grand opening includes festivities and promotions for shoppers.