(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of Tenaris)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Koppel, PA) According to a release from Tenaris, they restarted heat treatment and finishing operations this month at its manufacturing facility in Koppel to reinforce its commitment to supply steel pipes that are domestically produced for the energy sector in the United States. One effect of this development is bringing back over 80 jobs. The facility in Koppel produces drill pipe, line pipe and oil-country tubular goods used in the natural gas and oil industry.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press and Business Wire, Caption for Photo: These are senior leaders from Nordion, PSEG and Westinghouse who attended the signing ceremony.)

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 27, 2026– Westinghouse Electric Company, Nordion (Canada) Inc., a Sotera Health company, and PSEG Nuclear LLC today announced key milestones in their joint initiative to establish the first commercial-scale production of Cobalt-60 in U.S. Pressurized Water Reactors (PWRs).

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Cobalt-60 is a critical isotope used to sterilize more than 16 billion single-use medical devices each year in the United States, deliver life-saving cancer treatments through stereotactic radiosurgery, and enhance food safety through irradiation. The first commercial-scale implementation of Cobalt-60 production in PWRs signals a transformative step toward a secure, diversified domestic Cobalt-60 supply.

Milestone achievements include:

• Long-term Commercial Agreements Supporting Deployment at PSEG’s Salem Nuclear Generating Station – Westinghouse, Nordion and PSEG have entered into long-term agreements to implement newly developed Cobalt-60 production technology for PWRs at PSEG’s Salem nuclear generating station (Units 1 and 2) in New Jersey, with Cobalt-60 planned to be supplied to Nordion.
• NRC Review Underway; Parties Target 2026 Implementation – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reviewing PSEG’s License Amendment Request (LAR). The parties are targeting implementation of the technology in 2026, subject to NRC authorization and plant operating schedules.

“Creating a robust domestic source of Cobalt-60 builds on our longstanding ability to ensure reliability of supply for our customers,” said Riaz Bandali, President of Nordion. “Our collaboration with Westinghouse and PSEG comes at a critical time as demand for Cobalt-60 is increasing while accelerator-based irradiation technology is facing significant challenges in deployment and adoption.”

“PSEG is proud to participate in a project that highlights the versatility and value of nuclear energy,” said Charles McFeaters, President and Chief Nuclear Officer at PSEG Nuclear. “Producing Cobalt-60 at the Salem nuclear generating station while providing safe, reliable, carbon-free electricity showcases innovative opportunities for nuclear energy and an important new role in strengthening global healthcare.”

“Deploying Cobalt-60 production technology into pressurized water reactors marks a significant milestone, extending Cobalt-60 production to a new reactor platform for the first time,” said Sophie Lemaire, Interim Co-President of Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel. “This advancement strengthens global supply and demonstrates how commercial nuclear energy can support critical healthcare infrastructure.”

The successful implementation of this technology at Salem will lay the groundwork for broader deployment across the global PWR fleet, which makes up more than 70% of the world’s commercial reactors, and will help anchor a scalable, resilient Cobalt-60 supply network.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Taken from Video Posted on Facebook on January 27th, 2026 by WPXI-TV Pittsburgh, Photo Courtesy of WPXI-TV Pittsburgh)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A vehicle became stuck this morning after a small sinkhole was formed due to a water main break in the Strip District neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The water main break occurred on 29th Street, right near the Penn Avenue intersection. A water main break was reported in the same area on Sunday. Crews were able to get the vehicle out and onto a tow truck. Pittsburgh Water stated that they would repair a pipe once the water was shut off and the road will be closed until further notice while Pittsburgh Water makes repairs.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the City of Pittsburgh)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) UPMC Passavant recently revealed an investment of $10 million into its UPMC Hillman Cancer Center with the addition of new equipment that can pinpoint target radiation into areas of the body that are previously unavailable at the hospital. This new advanced linear accelerator will begin treating patients early next month after a procurement of nearly twelve months and construction process at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center which included lead-lined rooms and installation of the equipment. According to UPMC Passavant President Dr. Elizabeth Piccione and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center-Passavant Medical Director Dr. Kiran Mehta, the linear accelerator is able to pinpoint and focus on cancer more quickly with fewer sessions. Dr. Piccione also stated that the location of the linear accelerator is crucial to the patients that are in the North Hills and beyond who would previously have had to go to Pittsburgh for treatment, particularly of brain cancer.

(File Photo of a Sign for the Borough of New Brighton)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) New Brighton Borough is still cleaning up operations following the major winter storm that recently impacted that region as Public Works crews remained mobilized and focused on plowing alleys throughout the municipality and removing accumulated snow from the Downtown parking areas. Once the alleys and the Downtown district are cleared, maintenance work will transition to the snow piles being removed from intersection corners to widen turning radiuses, which ensures safer navigation for turning vehicles and emergency apparatus and will then proceed to removing snow from on-street parking areas within residential neighborhoods. New Brighton Borough maintains a public road system that spans just over 25 miles and this process will take a considerable amount of time and require the community’s continued patience due to the volume of snow and the extent of the road network. New Brighton residents are reminded that municipal crews will not clear access to driveways, private driveways, or sidewalks. Property owners have a responsiblity for clearing their own driveways, driveway access and walkways and residents are asked not to shovel snow from private property back into the street, because this creates hazards for other motorists.

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(West Mifflin Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release today that thirty-three-year-old Darius Dudley of Duquesne was arrested for possessing drugs in West Mifflin Borough on the evening on January 19th, 2026. At 5:15 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on the 3900 block of Kennywood Boulevard and Dudley was found with possession of marijuana. Charges were filed against Dudley, who had a felony/misdemeanor arrest warrant out of Allegheny County. Dudley was taken into custody and was transported to the Allegheny County Jail without incident. 

(File Photo of a Pennsylvnaia State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release today that charges were withdrawn from that twenty-two-year-old Renee Krager of Mingo Junction, Ohio after a crash occurred in Findlay Township on Wednesday afternoon. At 1:04 p.m., Krager was driving on US 22 West at the McDonald/Midway exit, and she lost control of her vehicle while negotiating a left curve on that road which was partially covered with snow and hit a concrete barrier. Krager was transported by Northwest EMS ambulance to Allegheny General Hospital for further evaluation of her injuries. 

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Marshall Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release today that eighteen-year-old Ashtin Campbell of New Castle was charged after a single-vehicle crash in Marshall Township occurred on Thursday morning. At 6:06 a.m., Campbell was driving on I-79 going south and lost control of his vehicle and hit a guide rail end before driving into a ditch.