Trina Orlando
Trina Orlando joined the KDKA news team in August 2008 as the Westmoreland County Bureau Chief. She returned home to Pittsburgh from Erie, where she was the morning and noon anchor at WJET/WFXP.
Trina graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. While there, Trina was honored by the Broadcast Educators’ Association for her anchoring of a college newscast.
Since 2007, Trina has been active as a Big Sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister program. She has also worked with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Northwestern Pennsylvania Autism Society.
Trina grew up in Westmoreland County and graduated from Mount Pleasant Area High School. She spent many summers taking classes at Saint Vincent College.
After three years in Los Angeles and three more in Erie, Trina is thrilled to be back covering her home turf.
When she’s not working, Trina enjoys vegetarian cooking, working out and visiting her friends around the country.
Woman Charged With Stalking Man Who Fixed Her Car
A North Huntingdon woman is charged with stalking her car repairman.
Man Enters Penn Twp. Business, Threatens To Kill Employees
A man who allegedly walked into Penn Township business with an AK-47 and threatened to kill the employees Thursday morning has turned himself into police Monroeville Police.
Charges Re-Filed Against Mother In Boy’s Drowning Death
An Indiana County woman is once again facing charges in the death of her young son.
State Police Seek Suspect In Walmart Pharmacy Robbery In Latrobe
State police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed a Walmart pharmacy in Westmoreland County.
Victims Of 2011 Hempfield Tornado Praying For Oklahoma
People whose homes were destroyed in the Hempfield Township tornado in 2011 are reacting to the devastation in Oklahoma.
Man Charged With Homicide In Indiana Co. Child’s Death
The stepfather of a 20-month-old boy is now charged with homicide in relation to his death.
Police Investigate Alleged Beating Of Blairsville Toddler
A young boy is in critical condition after he was allegedly beaten overnight at a home in Indiana County.
Suspect In Seton Hill U. Stalking Case Sentenced To 5 Days To 23 Months In Prison
A man who pleaded guilty to stalking a Seton Hill University student and repeatedly breaking into her apartment will likely spend just five days behind bars.
Woman Sentenced In Fatal 2011 Westmoreland Co. Crash
A woman who was driving drunk at the time of a car crash that killed her friend will spend at least three years behind bars.
Ferry Usage Down Since Opening Of Mon-Fayette Expressway Bridge
The Fredericktown Ferry has been carrying people and their cars across the Monongahela River for decades.
Teen Stirs Controversy In West Newton By Taking Fire Truck To Prom
He’s the West Newton fire chief’s son. Dustin Sanner basically grew up at the department, so when it came time for senior prom, he thought it would be neat to trade in a limo for a fire truck.
State Police Seek Suspects In Grapeville Bar Break-In
State police are asking for help from the public in identifying the suspects in a recent break-in at a bar in Westmoreland County.
Felony Charges Dropped Against Mother Of Drowned Toddler
The felony charges against an Indiana County mother accused of fatally drowning her toddler were dropped Monday.
Family Of Man Convicted In Deaths Of Mom, Sister & Aunt Believe In His Innocence
Kevin Murphy’s family believes in his innocence, and thought the trial would set him free. But now, as he heads to death row, they are speaking out about what they think happened.
Indiana Co. Men Accused Of Stealing $16K From Work
Two Indiana County men are facing charges after they stole thousands of dollars from their employer.
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