The near-record heatwave singeing the greater Pittsburgh region could negatively impact aquatic wildlife and human users by enabling the growth of waterborne bacteria and algae, according to experts. According to Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Natural Resources Program ...
A Fayette County man serving a prison sentence for murdering his girlfriend in 2021 received an additional six- to 12-month prison sentence Thursday for dumping a large amount of waste tires at Ohiopyle State Park. Thomas L. Dean, 53, entered a fast-track guilty plea Thursday to misdemeanor ...
Rivers and creeks across Western Pennsylvania are freezing over thanks to the unrelenting frigid temperatures, but it might be some time before the region has to worry about ice jams and the potential flooding it typically brings. Photos of The Point in Downtown Pittsburgh that are circulating ...
With breath-taking scenery, dozens of trails for biking and hiking, and wildlife spread over more than 20,000 acres, Ohiopyle State Park ranked first among state parks across the U.S. for 鈥済reat value stays鈥� The HomeToGo 2025 State Park Index ranked the top 100 parks on affordability, ...
A 43-year-old man from State College drowned while kayaking in the Youghiogheny River Friday evening, according to Fayette County Coroner Bob Baker. According to officials, Michael Barney drowned while kayaking in Ohiopyle State Park on Friday night. Emergency officials responded to the scene ...
