(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Pitt Race International Complex)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Wampum, PA) The closure of Pittsburgh International Race Complex on November 9, 2025, surprised many in the local racing community.

According to property records, the land was sold for $50 million.

In a news release, Switch announced plans to build a data center campus on the property. The company said the development would span an area roughly equivalent to 300 football fields.

However, some residents in Big Beaver have raised concerns about the project’s potential impact on local resources, particularly water usage.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, Posted on Facebook on April 13th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) A woman who drove off a snow embankment on Interstate 376 and into the Monongahela River on January 29 had a blood alcohol content above Pennsylvania’s legal limit at the time of the crash, according to Pennsylvania State Police. 

Trooper Rocco Gagliardi said during a news conference yesterday that an autopsy report showed Jacinta Stevens, of Pittsburgh’s West End, had a blood alcohol content above the state’s legal limit of 0.08%. 

Investigators initially worked to determine whether another vehicle may have struck Stevens’ vehicle, causing it to go over the embankment and into the river near UPMC Mercy, Gagliardi said. 

However, investigators found no evidence that another vehicle was involved. Police said a witness reported Stevens passed him in the left lane at an excessive speed before losing control. 

Following the crash, first responders launched a river rescue operation in frigid temperatures. Divers recovered Stevens from the water, and she later died at a hospital. 

Police later recovered the heavily damaged vehicle for forensic testing. Gagliardi described the investigation as tragic and complex and said the case is now considered closed.

(File Photo of CCBC President Roger Davis Speaking)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) The Community College of Beaver County Board of Trustees unanimously approved a contract extension for President Dr. Roger W. Davis through June 2031. 

According to the college, Davis has overseen growth in enrollment, innovation initiatives and national recognition during his tenure. 

College officials said the extension reflects CCBC’s focus on stability and continued development as the institution serves students in Beaver County and surrounding communities. 

(File Photo of Handcuffs)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported that a 33-year-old Beaver Falls man was arrested on drug possession charges in Aliquippa on March 26.

According to police, Kody Schooley was stopped in the 1200 block of St. Titus Alley at about 2:52 a.m. for a vehicle violation.

Police said Schooley was later arrested on drug possession charges.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Vehicles move past signs that indicate payment methods for driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the entrance ramp in Gibsonia, Pa. in this file photo from Aug. 30, 2021. Gov. Tom Wolf gave final approval on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, to legislation aimed at getting owners or operators of some 25,000 vehicles to pay their overdue bills for turnpike usage, The law that could trigger the suspension of thousands of vehicle registrations early next year. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The summer travel season begins this weekend, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said it is preparing for an increase in holiday traffic.

The commission expects nearly 2.18 million drivers to travel the Pennsylvania Turnpike between May 22 and May 25, a 2% increase from last year.

Friday is expected to be the busiest travel day, with an estimated 706,000 vehicles on the roadway.

To help ease congestion, the commission said it will suspend construction projects that impact open lanes from May 21 through May 25. Work on the ongoing Open Road Tolling conversion project will continue.

Officials also shared these several safety reminders for drivers traveling during the holiday weekend:

• Practice safe driving habits, including driving responsibly, powering off your devices and removing unnecessary distractions.
• If you see an emergency responder on the road, follow Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law and move over into an adjacent lane if it is safe to do so, or slow down to a speed of not more than 20 mph less than the posted speed limit.
• Take advantage of the most cost-effective way to travel on the PA Turnpike with E-ZPass. Be sure to properly mount your transponder for a more seamless trip.
• Get ahead of your travel and easily manage your tolls through the PA Toll Pay App.
• Find out exactly how much your toll is going to be ahead of time with the PA Turnpike Toll Calculator.
• Know that help is just a call away, thanks to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Safety Patrol, sponsored by GEICO. Dial *11 via mobile phone to get support or report an incident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike.
• Access your account safely through the PA Toll Pay App or your E-ZPass Account to manage your account activity and avoid interacting with unsolicited texts, calls or emails.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Lottery)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Butler County, PA) A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Butler County won a $1 million prize with a scratch-off ticket, lottery officials said.

According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, Uni Express in Evans City sold the winning “Win Win Win” scratch-off ticket.

The “Win Win Win” game is a $10 ticket with a top prize of $1 million. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Lottery officials said scratch-off prizes expire one year from the date of sale. Winners are encouraged to immediately sign the back of the ticket and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.

(File Photo of Police Siren Lights)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) The Heidelberg Borough Police Department is mourning the loss of its police chief.

In a statement released today, the borough said it was “saddened to announce the sudden and tragic death of Police Chief Dennis Dixon while on duty.”

Officials said Dixon was found dead in his patrol vehicle at about 8:50 p.m. yesterday.

Dixon joined the department in 2008 and was promoted to chief in 2018.

“Our thoughts are with Chief Dixon’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the borough said in the statement.

Allegheny County Police Department is investigating. Information regarding the cause and manner of death will be released later by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.

(Credit and Caption for Photo: A new lion has been born at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium (Megan Swift/TribLive)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium announced on Facebook that a female African lion cub was born April 5. 

According to the zoo, the cub is expected to make her public debut later this summer. 

The cub was born to 9-year-old parents Scarlett and Hondo. Zoo officials said Scarlett and the cub are currently staying in a maternity den while they bond. 

The zoo said it plans to share updates on the cub’s development on social media throughout the summer.