Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Uniontown women charged in alleged assault
Arrest warrants have been issued for two Fayette County women after an argument in the street allegedly turned violent. Latricia Lewis, 28, of Uniontown and Marquetta Harris, 33, of Allison both face felony charges of aggravated assault as well as other misdemeanor counts following a fight on Collins Avenue in Uniontown on June 9.
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Southwest Pa. Saturday afternoon
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 2:31 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:15 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges as well as Allegheny, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:30 p.m., Doppler radar...
‘I loved the fast pace’: Ken Bisbee leaves Pennsylvania’s Ohiopyle State Park after 10 wild, wet years at the helm
PITTSBURGH - For an outdoorsy kid who grew up on the water in a blue collar Lake Erie shore town, becoming manager of several state parks known for their water thrills is about as good as it gets. After a long career in Pennsylvania park management, Ken Bisbee recently retired...
Copperheads eke out 1-0 win over Oakland
Carmichaels scored an unearned run in the top of the third inning to eke out a 1-0 victory at Oakland (Md.) Thursday night in Fayette County Baseball League action. Carmichaels remains in first place with an 8-1-1 record. Oakland goes to 6-4. Gavin Pratt pitched four scoreless innings to earn...
In the groove: M&R Transit pounds out 13 hits in 11-1 win
HOPWOOD – Three games in as many days and an empty bench caught up with Mill Run Thursday night as M&R Transit pounded out 13 hits for an 11-1 home victory in Fayette County Baseball League action. “Too many games and not enough arms. It was just one of...
Residents in rural western Pennsylvania township say proposed solar farm would ruin their views
GEORGES TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A proposal to build a solar farm in Fayette County is causing misery for residents who live near the site. Residents in Georges Township are angry after being told less than two months ago that an 88-acre solar farm could be built across the rural fields surrounding their homes and ultimately disrupt their serene and quiet lifestyles. "It will surround my property," Georges Township resident Riley Lampe said. "We just built this home. It's going to be right in my backyard." The project entails the installation of industrial-scale solar panels, which will create a sea of black...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Fayette Ridges and Fayette County Wednesday night
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:30 p.m. for Fayette Ridges and Fayette County. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 9 p.m., Doppler radar tracked line of strong thunderstorms along a line from...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.