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.
Coraopolis council has decided to terminate a police partnership with ICE, with the decision coming Thursday following an hour of tense public comment in the standing-room-only meeting of roughly 75 residents. The decision came after three new council members had taken their seats, rescinding a cooperative agreement that had been in place since late December.
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.
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.
Kimberly Dominguez, a senior at Slippery Rock University, is showcasing her art at the Martha Gault Art Gallery as she prepares for graduation. Aspiring to be an art teacher, she emphasizes the therapeutic nature of art and values effort over quality in student projects.
Robinson Township officials submitted a $1 million grant request to renovate the Clever Park pool house, addressing issues with sanitary sewer and water lines while aiming to improve space utilization and potential family restroom installations.