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  1. PENS SIGN KOIVUNEN TO EIGHT-YEAR CONTRACT

    The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Ville Koivunen to an eight year contract worth $4 million a year. Koivunen spent his time last season p...

    WCCS Radio

  2. MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD PORN CRIMES WANTED ON BENCH WARRANT

    A Duncansville man is wanted by Indiana County's Court System for failing to show up for a criminal call hearing last month. Court documents list the ...

    WDAD

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    ARIN IU28

  4. SLUMPING PIRATES CAN’T CONNECT AGAINST BREWERS

    The numbers paint a grim picture for the Pirates. Before the All-Star break, they were 50-47 and averaging 5.3 runs per game. Since the All-Star break...

    U92.5

  5. TWO BRUSH FIRES REPORTED BY INDIANA COUNTY 911 ON WEDNESDAY

    Two brush fires were reported yesterday in Indiana County, bringing the number for the year up to 30. The first was at 8:18 PM on Route 286 East in Gr...

    Cat Country 106.3

  6. FORMER COWBOYS SAFETY EXPECTED ON THE FIELD AT ST. VINCENT

    Several sources report the Steelers will sign former Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu, who played for head coach Mike McCarthy from 2021 to '23 after bei...

    WCCS Radio

  7. INDIANA BOROUGH OFFICIALS INVITE PUBLIC TO HISTORIC DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE

    Indiana Borough officials are inviting the public to an open house on August 11th to talk about the proposed nomination of the borough's historic dist...

    WDAD

  8. VIRTUAL PUBLIC PLANS DISPLAY ON RT 119 BRIDGE IN EAST MAHONING TOWNSHIP

    A virtual public plans display is now active for a PennDOT bridge replacement project in East Mahoning Township. The project will replace a bridge tha...

    U92.5

  9. CURVE BLOW BIG LEAD, LOSE TO SEAWOLVES

    Altoona took a 7-0 lead with a seven-run fourth inning yesterday at Erie, but the SeaWolves fought back and won the game 10-7. Murf Gray hit his fourt...

    Cat Country 106.3

  10. PSAC NEWS: FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY TODAY, NEW ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER NAMED

    PSAC Football Media Day is today. It's a virtual event at which the preseason coaches poll will also be released. The videos and polls will be posted ...

    WCCS Radio

  11. AMAZON CONSIDERING HOMER CITY REDEVELOPMENT SITE FOR POSSIBLE AI DATA CENTER

    Amazon is considering turning to Indiana County to host an AI data center. According to a TribLive.com right to know request, a company spokesperson s...

    WDAD

  12. IUP receives grant to address underage, dangerous drinking behaviors

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Student Wellness has received a two-year, $40,970 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board through the PLCB’s Bureau of Alcohol Education’s Reducing Underage Drinking and Dangerous Drinking initiative.

    The Indiana Gazette

  13. PIRATES RELEASE OZUNA, RECALL RONNY SIMON

    Multiple sources report the Pirates have released Marcell Ozuna after the former Cardinals and Braves slugger signed a $12 million contract prior to t...

    U92.5

  14. IUP’S STUDENT WELLNESS OFFICE RECEIVES TWO-YEAR GRANT FROM PLCB

    IUP's Office of Student Wellness has received a donation as part of the Impact 150 campaign. The two-year $40,970 grant from the state Liquor Control ...

    Cat Country 106.3

  15. MOTORCYCLIST AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH ON ROUTE 422

    A motorcyclist was injured in a crash yesterday in Young Township. Indiana County 911 sent both the Pine Township and Cherryhill Township fire departm...

    WCCS Radio

  16. PIRATES SLOG THROUGH LOSS TO BREWERS

    The Pirates offense was unplugged last night and Jared Jones said his pitching was ""Just about any word you can think of that means bad," as the Bucs...

    U92.5

  17. McCARTHY UPS THE TEMPO EVEN MORE AT ST. VINCENT

    The Steelers were cracking the pads at St. Vincent yesterday and will be back at it today, but the session today will be closed to both fans and the m...

    Cat Country 106.3

  18. MAN CHARGED IN TROOPER-INVOLVED SHOOTING DUE FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING

    A preliminary hearing is scheduled for today for a man charged in a shooting involving state troopers in Young Township. State police were sent out to...

    WCCS Radio

  19. CURVE PITCHERS STELLAR IN SHUTOUT WIN OVER ERIE

    Altoona pitchers retired sixteen consecutive batters and gave up just four hits in the game, and Callan Moss gave the Curve all the offense they neede...

    WDAD

  20. PSP REPORTS: MAN THREATENS PARENTS WITH AK-47, SHELOCTA MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

    An Indiana man is charged with threatening his parents at gunpoint late last month. State police said on July 30th, 33-year-old Christian Smith report...

    U92.5

  21. PANTHERS OPEN TRAINING CAMP TODAY

    Coach Pat Narduzzi opens his twelfth season at Pitt with the start of training camp today. The Panthers were 8-5 overall, 6-2 in the ACC last year, go...

    Cat Country 106.3

  22. INDIANA BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES PENNVEST REQUISITION FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES

    Tuesday night, Indiana Borough Council approved a PennVEST requisition as part of ongoing infrastructure financing. PennVEST, or the Pennsylvania Infr...

    WCCS Radio

  23. HOMER CITY BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS ALONG MAIN STREET

    Tuesday night, the Homer City Borough Council approved a contract for the demolition of some buildings along main street. Borough Manager Tonya Weller...

    WDAD

  24. CURVE RELEASES 2027 HOME SCHEDULE

    From the Altoona Curve The Curve are excited to unveil the 2027 home schedule at Peoples Natural Gas Field. After a three-game road trip to start the ...

    U92.5

  25. IUP Receives Grant to Address Underage, Dangerous Drinking Behaviors

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Student Wellness has received a two-year, $40,970 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) through the PLCB’s Bureau of Alcohol Education’s Reducing Underage Drinking and Dangerous Drinking initiative.

    IUP News

  26. RODGERS BLASTS FAUCI DURING APPEARANCE ON PAT MCAFEE SHOW

    Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is blasting Dr. Anthony Fauci over his Senate hearing last month. Rodgers was appearing on The Pat McAfee Show live...

    Cat Country 106.3

  27. Committee Updates - August

    Program Join the Program Committee for an exciting evening at the Wax Museum on August 7, 2026 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. As you walk through the Clark House, the museum, and Memorial Park, you will meet historic figures who will share their stories, which are a part of Indiana County’s early history. The evening will offer you a chance to learn more about the settlers who were part of our county’s history. While our presenters will be giving presentations throughout the evening, we recommend that...

    Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County

  28. TRUCK DESTROYED BY FIRE IN ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP

    No injuries were reported in a vehicle fire on Route 422 east in Armstrong Township last night. (Photo courtesy Indiana Fire Association) The Indiana ...

    WCCS Radio

  29. ICMESA FACES LAWSUIT FROM EAST WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS

    The Indiana County Municipal Emergency Services Authority is facing a lawsuit from East Wheatfield Township officials. The lawsuit claims that the tow...

    WDAD

  30. INDIANA BOROUGH POLICE TO HOST NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT

    Indiana Borough Police will host "National Night Out" activities tonight. The event will be held at IRMC Park from 5-7 tonight and will give people a ...

    U92.5

  31. BIG MONDAY FEATURES TRADES, MAJOR INJURY, AWARD…AND A WIN

    The Pirates rebuilt their bullpen yesterday on Major League Baseball's trade deadline day, and then without their new teammates, the guys in the bullp...

    Cat Country 106.3

  32. NOT MUCH HITTING DURING STEELERS’ FIRST PRACTICE IN PADS

    The Steelers took it relatively easy on their first day practicing in pads yesterday at St. Vincent. Coach Mike McCarthy said the team was in "restric...

    WCCS Radio

  33. IUP HAS FOUR GOLF ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLARS

    Four IUP golfers have been named Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars. Seniors Alex Swinnerton and Guillermo Salazar, and sophomores Ben De Castro and Tr...

    WDAD

  34. Back to School Shopping: What's Trending This Year

    Backpacks, notebooks, and fresh first day outfits are flying off the shelves, and the excitement is building. This year's back to school season is full of great finds, fun surprises, and reasons to shop in person. Here's what's trending, an

    Indiana Mall

  35. CENTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS DISCUSS ICMESA FEES, LOAN FOR NEW TRUCK

    Monday night, Center Township Supervisors discussed the ICMESA $75 fees that residents need to pay. A resident brought in their bill from Berkheimer a...

    U92.5

  36. PIRATES PICK UP TWO MORE RELIEVERS BEFORE TRADE DEADLINE

    The Pirates landed potentially big-time bullpen help Monday before the 6 pm trade deadline when they acquired Luke Weaver from the Mets. But the Bucs ...

    Cat Country 106.3

  37. REPORT: PIRATES SWING TRADE WITH METS, PICK UP POSSIBLE CLOSER

    MLB.com is reporting that, citing a source, the Pirates have acquired relief pitcher Luke Weaver from the New York Mets in exchange for the Pirates No...

    WCCS Radio

  38. URSEL MAIER, 96

    Ursel Ingeborg (Meyer) Maier, 96, of Indiana, Pa., passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026 in Indiana PA. She was born on the 13th of January 1930 in...

    WDAD

  39. LOIS ANDERCHIN, 76

    Lois Ann Anderchin, 76 of Indiana (formerly Starford) passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at her home. She was the daughter of Lewis and Ann (Jakubo...

    Cat Country 106.3

  40. IUP Hosting Forensic Archaeology Public Day Aug. 5 at IUP Forensic Outdoor Research Station

    IUP Hosting Forensic Archaeology Public Day Aug. 5 at IUP Forensic Outdoor Research Station

    IUP News

  41. JEFFREY LONG, 63

    Jeffrey Bruce Long, 63 of Indiana, PA., passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana. He was the son of Robert B. ...

    U92.5

  42. CHRISTOPHER PUZAK, 37

    Christopher John Puzak, 37, of Blairsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026. Born November 17, 1988, Chris was the son of Joyce and Jo...

    Cat Country 106.3

  43. TAMMY AIKENS, 60

    Tammy E. Aikens, 60 of Clymer, Pa passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, Pa...

    U92.5

  44. IUP, IRMC Continue Season Four of “Rural Health Pulse” Podcast with Episode on Connections Between Rural Health and Local Farming and Conservation

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Regional Medical Center’s joint podcast, “Rural Health Pulse,” continues season four with a conversation focused on the connection between agriculture, conservation, and rural health.

    IUP News

  45. RAIN FAILS TO DAMPEN SPIRIT OF 14TH ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR FUN RIDE

    For the first time in 14 years, a steady rain dampened but did not cancel the annual Red Knights' Teddy Bear Fun Ride. The bad weather may have affect...

    Cat Country 106.3

  46. TRACTOR-TRAILER OVERTURNS ON ROUTE 22 NEAR DEAN’S DINER

    Authorities are on the scene right now of a vehicle crash in Burrell Township. Indiana County 911 sent the Black Lick and Blairsville fire departments...

    WCCS Radio

  47. FIVE PUMPING DETAILS REPORTED DURING SUNDAY’S RAINSTORMS

    Severe thunderstorms last night brought a lot of water to the area, and first responders were busy helping out. Five pumping details were reported in ...

    U92.5

  48. PRELIMINARY HEARING SET FOR DRIVER IN INCIDENT OF MAN FALLING OUT OF TRUCK WINDOW

    A preliminary hearing is set for a man charged with an accident that resulted in an injury to someone else. Court documents show that 46-year-old Loui...

    Cat Country 106.3