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We look at how local animal shelters and low-cost spay and neuter programs are working to address cat overpopulation across Westmoreland County. We also cover an upcoming vacancy on Ligonier Borough Council following Councilmember Nancy Pleskovitch’s resignation, and we talk about a temporary closure planned for the Monastery Drive Extension in Unity Township. Plus, we continue the countdown to St...

We cover the opening of Mystic Thrift Emporium in downtown Latrobe, a dramatic rescue demonstration featuring firefighters, EMS crews and a medical helicopter at the Chestnut Ridge Community Volunteer Fire Company Fair, and a Derry Area alumna who has earned a spot on Team USA for the upcoming International Baton Twirling Federation World Championships in Paris. Plus, we turn to local sports with...

We cover the Ligonier Country Market’s temporary move to downtown Latrobe and why officials say the partnership has gone well so far. We also look ahead to Westmoreland County Camp Cadet, where 12- to 15-year-olds will get a weeklong, disciplined introduction to law enforcement, military service and public safety careers. Plus, we turn to local sports with the Steelers move-in day countdown at Sai...

We cover U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick’s visit to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport as officials work to bring commercial airline service back to Unity Township. We also look at possible county-level guardrails for data center development in Westmoreland County, and how the Evergreen Drive-In Theatre is supporting the community with toy and food drives during its 2026 season. Plus, District 31 American Le...

We recap Latrobe’s Fourth of July Celebration as the city marked America’s 250th birthday with a packed parade, community festivities at Legion-Keener Park and tributes to veterans. We also hear from the 2026 Miss Fourth of July court, including Queen Kennedi Foster and runners-up Melissa Polinsky and Haley Glitsky, and we share what Independence Day means to area children who took part in the cel...

We cover Dawna Bates’ 50 years of helping carry Latrobe’s Fourth of July traditions forward, including her work with the Patriotic Interfaith Service and a massive flag for this year’s parade. We also visit Fort Ligonier, where a Flag Sojourn America 250 event brought Scouts, historical interpreters and community members together for a special patriotic ceremony. Plus, in sports, Derry 10U Blue ba...

Fairfield Township considers a proposed 20-million-dollar solar farm near Fort Palmer Road and Route 711, Canvas and Crumb Cafe opens inside the Latrobe Art Center, and fire crews respond to a ceiling fire at Pace Industries in Derry Township. Plus, in sports, Ligonier native Garrett Smithley prepares to race the Number 42 car at Chicagoland Speedway, and we run down Thursday’s local sports schedu...

We cover the rescue of three passengers after the Wild Mouse ride at Idlewild and SoakZone malfunctioned, a Donegal Township fire that caused significant damage to a home, and the St. Vincent Basilica Parish Festival’s return to a two-day tradition and chicken dinners. Plus, we turn to local sports with the Steelers move-in day countdown featuring Daryl Porter Jr. and A.T. Perry, along with the We...

This morning we cover the fourth annual Firefly Fest at St. Xavier Nature Preserve, where families learned about fireflies, native insects and conservation through hands-on activities. We also look at the Union Mission’s “Meals in a Bag” initiative, a partnership with local churches to provide easy, budget-friendly meal kits for people facing food insecurity. Plus, we turn to local sports as Derry...

We cover Derry Area School District’s final 2026-27 budget, which includes no tax increase for the sixth year in a row. We also look at the Palace Theatre’s centennial year in Greensburg and the community support that has helped preserve it for generations. Plus, LaRue Orthodontics is expanding with a new office planned for Unity Township, and in sports, the Steelers training camp move-in day coun...

We cover the community effort to restore Whitney Ballfield after a major facelift and the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s annual Build A Bike event, where volunteers assembled bikes for children in need. Plus, in sports, the Steelers training camp countdown reaches 32 days and honors the legacy of Franco Harris. We also have today’s Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League schedule. Today’s podc...

We cover SpectroDolce’s return to Westmoreland Mall, where the sweets business is pairing chocolates, milkshakes and waffles with a mission to create employment opportunities for adults with autism. We also follow St. Vincent College’s Bearcats on Bikes trip, a 360-mile ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., that raised more than $16,000 for the Students First Fund. Plus, we turn to sports with...

We visit You Are Here Gallery in Jeannette, where the “Rethinking Fiber and Fabric” exhibit explores memory, reuse and creativity through fabric-based artwork. We also cover more than $179,000 in state safety and security grants awarded to local private schools, including Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic School, Adelphoi Education and the Valley School of Ligonier. Plus, we have the latest court...

We cover Derry’s 3rd Street Ethnic Food Festival, which brought food vendors, America 250 celebrations and local history to East Third Street. We also have the latest on a federal Snapchat hacking case, where Michael Paul Yackovich of West Newton was sentenced to four years in prison. Plus, Kennedi Foster is crowned Latrobe’s Miss 4th of July, and in sports, the Rockies and Red Sox are set to meet...

We cover Independence Health System’s new adult behavioral health inpatient ward at Latrobe Hospital, the PA Hero Walk’s stop in Ligonier Borough after a 245-mile journey from Philadelphia, and a Young Innovators AI Camp coming to the YWCA Westmoreland County in Greensburg. Plus, we turn to local sports with a strong week for the Latrobe Jethawks and Unity Bulldogs in American Legion baseball, fol...

We cover the Latrobe Rotary Club’s scholarship awards honoring five outstanding local graduates and the first Ligonier Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting since January. Plus, we turn to local sports with baseball results from the Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League and Latrobe Little League, along with the latest Steelers training camp countdown featuring linebacker Malik Harrison and today’s loca...

We cover Greater Latrobe School District’s newly approved 2026-27 budget, which includes no tax increase despite rising costs and the addition of a new dean of students position. We also highlight Greater Latrobe’s final Wildcats of the Month, Mae Mullen and Cameron Mikulsky, and preview Derry Borough’s America 250 celebration and parade. Plus, we remind listeners about the upcoming Miss 4th of Ju...

We cover the strong community response to Caldwell Memorial Library’s annual used book sale as questions about the library’s future continue. We also look at a major federal funding package that will bring new public safety technology to Westmoreland County, and we preview the annual St. Emma Flea Market and Food Fair. Plus, in sports, we continue the countdown to Steelers training camp with a loo...

We preview the upcoming Derry Borough viewing party for Union Pacific’s historic "Big Boy" 4014 steam locomotive and look at why rail fans across the country are excited about its visit. We also share the story of a Unity Township couple who discovered three sisters in their family tree who became Benedictine nuns in the late 1800s, and we spotlight a Ligonier Township woodworker whose handcrafted...

We take a look at the role beavers play in shaping the ecosystem at Keystone State Park and why park officials recently worked to relocate some of the animals. We also cover a community effort that produced 143 hygiene purses for schoolgirls in Zambia, far surpassing organizers’ original goal. Plus, Idlewild & SoakZone launches its first-ever Spookley’s Summer Celebration, bringing new family...

We meet Unity Township teen Kaden Shannon, who turned a passion for building rockets into a prestigious NASA internship opportunity. We also preview the Latrobe Art Center’s upcoming A Taste of the Neighborhood fundraiser and highlight local students and an Independence Health System employee who received scholarship awards. Plus, we turn to local sports with a recap of the Unity Bulldogs’ recent...

We cover the opening of the new Derry Curiosity Shop & Emporium, a unique business that combines antiques, local history and community gathering space. We also discuss the Ligonier Valley Police Commission’s newly approved code of conduct and the resignation of an officer. Plus, Derry Borough moves toward a public hearing that could allow skill games in its business district, along with severa...

We cover concerns about the future of charter flights at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, a surprise recognition for Latrobe Police's Beth Straka, and a weekend DUI enforcement effort by Pennsylvania State Police. Plus, we turn to local sports with a big win for the Red Sox in Latrobe Little League, results from the Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League, and today’s local sports schedule. Your Bulle...

A Derry Township man is facing a difficult situation: His condemned home is slated for demolition, and he doesn’t know where he’ll live next. We also look back at another successful Mister Rogers Family Days celebration in Latrobe, where families gathered to honor the legacy of Fred Rogers and remember Joe Negri. In Unity Township, a priest’s sex crime charges are headed to a higher court after a...

We cover the Derry Area School Board’s decision to table a vote on the future of Caldwell Memorial Library after significant community input. We also visit St. Vincent College, where a special tribute concert celebrated the legacy of Fred and Joanne Rogers using the couple’s own pianos. Plus, we take a look at the latest developments at Ligonier Beach as township officials work through a 90-day im...