Monessen native Coolio, "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper, dead at 59

Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop's biggest names of the 1990s with hits including "Gangsta's Paradise" and "Fantastic Voyage," died Wednesday at age 59.

• Sep 28, 2022

Monessen native Coolio, "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper, dead at 59

Coolio died Wednesday at age 59, his manager said.

• Sep 28, 2022

Building collapses in Monessen during storm

A building collapsed in Monessen during a storm.

• Sep 5, 2022

Monessen man accused of turning off fire truck controls during fire at mom's house

A Monessen man is in jail after police say he started turning off a fire truck's controls and hoses during a fire; KDKA's Ross Guidotti reports.

• Aug 24, 2022

No one hurt after car slams into building

A shop in Monessen was damaged after a car slammed into it.

• Aug 21, 2022

Monessen councilman accuses former mayor of libel

Councilman Orzechowski said the statements made by Shorraw were false.

• Jul 28, 2022

Monessen councilman sues former mayor

Councilman Anthony Orzechowski is accusing former mayor Matthew Shorraw of libel.

• Jul 28, 2022

Monessen couple facing charges after 60 animals found 'living in horrendous conditions'

Officials say humane agents removed 60 animals from a home in a hoarding case; KDKA's Ross Guidotti reports.

• Jun 16, 2022

'Didn't think anyone would be watching': Monessen schools superintendent and her partner charged for lewd incident in apartment complex parking lot

The superintendent of Monessen City Schools is facing charges of open lewdness and public drunkenness.

• May 31, 2022