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.
$25K Heart Pump Battery Stolen From Man’s Car, Then Returned
Police are searching for a missing heart pump, crucial to a man’s life.
Man Accused Of Threatening Same State Trooper Twice
A man out on bond for alleged threats against a state trooper is now in trouble for allegedly threatening the same trooper again.
Man Accused Of Using Video Of 18-Year-Old In Skype Extortion Attempt
State police in Westmoreland County are looking into an apparent extortion attempt by a man using Skype. It was an online interaction that went terribly wrong for a local high school student.
Rape Trial Brings Media Frenzy, Protestors To Steubenville
It’s a case that ignited a media frenzy like no other for the small Ohio town of Steubenville. As the trial begins for two teenage boys, news satellite trucks and protestors surround the courthouse.
Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend, Hiding Body In Woods Ordered To Stand Trial
A man accused of strangling his former girlfriend and then leaving her body in the woods is expected in court this afternoon.
Delmont Man Charged With Allegedly Threatening Girlfriend, Boy
A Delmont man is behind bars after gunfire rang out at his mobile home.
Budget Cuts End Westmoreland Co. Air Show, Could Impact Latrobe Airport
Republicans and Democrats want the across-the-board budget cuts repealed, but neither side has a plan to do so and the effects are already being felt in our area.
Jury Sentences Smyrnes To Death Penalty
A jury has sentenced the man who investigators call the ringleader of the so-called “Greensburg 6” to the death penalty. The group is accused in connection with the torture and murder of woman in 2010.
Closing Arguments To Begin Thursday In Smyrnes’ Penalty Phase
Closing arguments will begin Thursday morning in the penalty phase of the trial for the alleged ringleader of the so-called “Greensburg 6.”
Heroin Found After Penn Twp. School Bus Crash
Police are investigating a crash in Westmoreland County, in which a driver reportedly threw drugs from the car.
Prosecution’s Psychiatrist Paints Smyrnes As A Liar
A psychiatrist for the prosecution painted Ricky Smyrnes as a liar who repeatedly contradicts himself.
Victim’s Family Gives Impact Statements As Smyrnes Penalty Phase Continues
Jurors heard victim impact statements on Tuesday from the family of murder victim Jennifer Daugherty. This comes on day two of the penalty phase trial of Ricky Smyrnes.
Penalty Phase Begins In Trial Of Alleged ‘Greensburg 6′ Ringleader
The penalty phase begins today in the trial of the alleged ringleader of the so-called “Greensburg 6.”
Layoffs Likely Unavoidable For Cash Strapped Jeannette
Jeannette City leaders say layoffs will likely be unavoidable as the city struggles to fix its financial problems.
Woman Accused Of Shooting Up Bar Owned By Uniontown Mayor
A woman is charged following a shooting at a Uniontown bar Thursday.
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