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McKees Rocks Police Department warns families and juveniles about recent trend regarding kids kicking doors repeatedly before running away

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County radio News

(McKees Rocks, PA) The McKees Rocks Police Department is now reminding residents that they should be aware of a trend in which young people kick front doors repeatedly before running away. That police department’s Facebook post on Thursday also confirms that parents should talk to their kids about this and discourage that behavior immediately. They are actively investigating several incidents regarding the trend, and when these juveniles are identified, they will be held accountable.   

Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins

 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks on after he faced off with Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Logan Thompson stopped 24 shots, and the Washington Capitals kept their slim playoff hopes alive by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 Sunday in perhaps the final home of Alex Ovechkin’s brilliant career.

To reach the postseason, the Capitals must defeat Columbus in the season finale Tuesday night and hope Philadelphia fails to win either of its last two games.

The 40-year-old Ovechkin intends to wait until the offseason to decide whether to retire or return for a 22nd season. The all-time NHL leader in goals with 929, Ovechkin has played in every game this season and leads the Capitals in goals (32) and points (63).

The spirited, sellout crowd saluted Ovechkin during the game with chants of “One more year!” and “Ovi! Ovi! Ovi!”

Ovechkin helped seal the victory by picking up an assist on an empty-net goal by Connor McMichael, who scored earlier in the third period.

Pittsburgh last week clinched a postseason berth and home-ice advantage in the opening round. But the rivalry between these teams runs deep, and the Penguins tried hard to throw a wet blanket on the Capitals’ playoff hopes and Ovechkin’s big day.

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was back on the ice after he and several teammates received a day off Saturday when Washington won in Pittsburgh 6-3. This was the 100th — and perhaps final — matchup between Ovechkin and Crosby, two of the game’s biggest names.

To mark the occasion, the two stars lined up at center ice for the opening faceoff. It was only the 175th career faceoff for Ovechkin, counting playoffs, compared to No. 32,131 for Crosby.

The game was scoreless until Trevor van Riemsdyk jammed the puck under Pittsburgh goalie Stuart Skinner’s right leg at 12:22 of the second period.

That was enough offense for Thompson, who notched his fourth shutout of the season.

Up next

Penguins: Close the regular season at St. Louis on Tuesday night.

Capitals: At Columbus on Tuesday night.

 

Sewickley Borough named the Best Small Town in the Northeast for 2026 by USA Today’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Sewickley Borough, PA) Sewickley Borough was recently named the Best Small Town in the Northeast for 2026, according to people that voted for the USA Today 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. USA Today noted on its website that Sewickley is “known for its leafy streets and upscale boutiques” and it also features architecture that is well-preserved. The town also has a thriving scene for culture which is started by places including the Sweetwater Center for the Arts. 

Aliquippa man apprehended after escaping traffic stop conducted by police in Aliquippa

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release today that twenty-two-year-old Lester Flores Gutierrez of Aliquippa was apprehended on Saturday after escaping police in his vehicle following a traffic stop in Aliquippa. The traffic stop was conducted by police on Brodhead Road and Mill Street at 1:11 a.m. Gutierrez escaped from the scene and he ultimately became disabled on mile marker 50 of I-376. He was taken to the Beaver County Jail without incident and his court hearing is pending.

Aliquippa man not charged after two-vehicle crash occurs in Allegheny County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release that sixty-five-year-old Robert Beerhalter of Aliquippa was not charged on Saturday after a two-vehicle crash in Allegheny County. Beerhalter was driving on I-79 North in Marshall Township at 11:52 a.m. when he changed lanes to go in front of the vehicle of thirty-year-old Kevin Speelman of Pittsburgh, which caused Speelman to hit the vehicle of Beerhalter. There were no injuries. 

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Captures Convicted Sex Offender and Sex Assault Suspect Charged by Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Charlotte, NC) The U.S. Marshals Service, Western District of Pennsylvania announced the arrest of fugitive Earl Kenney Jr., which occurred on Friday in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is charged by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with rape of a juvenile, endangering the welfare of children, and failure to register as sex offender. These charges stem from an incident which occurred in Pittsburgh in August of 2025. Kenney was also wanted by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for a parole violation warrant stemming from an involuntary deviant sexual intercourse charge and conviction back in 2008.The U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force received a request from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and Pennsylvania Department of Corrections asking for assistance in locating and apprehending Kenney. Through their investigation, the Fugitive Task Force developed information that he may have fled to North Carolina. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Task Force ultimately arrested Kenney in Charlotte. 

HBO Max Honors Real-Life Heroes from AHN Allegheny General Hospital in “THE PITT” Art Recreation

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) HBO Max has partnered with Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) and Pittsburgh-based photographer, Chancelor Humphrey (@keeppittsburghdope), to recreate character art  for the show titled “The PITT” with real medical professionals. This powerful collaboration not only underscores the deep connection between the series and the real-world heroes who inspire its narratives, but it also celebrates them. The compelling photo series is captured in the same cinematic, powerful and emotionally focused style as the series’ season 2 key art and it features staff from the AGH emergency department. The accompanying behind-the-scenes video reel also features heartfelt comments from staff about how they relate to the show. The photos and video were shared on Friday evening via HBO Max’s social media channels following release of the season’s latest episode. All content was captured by Humphrey, whose “Keep Pittsburgh Dope” brand aims to showcase Pittsburgh’s people and their unique style. His hallmark candid interactions with everyday individuals and local happenings are featured regularly on his social media platforms.

Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge Steel Erection Begins Today in Potter Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Potter Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that steel erection on the Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge replacement project in Potter Township will begin today, weather permitting. Short-term traffic stoppages of 15 minutes or less for steel girder placement will occur as needed from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. today, this Wednesday and next Monday. 

Busch ends 0-for-30 slide with tying single, Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Pirates 7-6

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, left, scores past Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart during the seventh inning of a baseball game, in Chicago, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch ended an 0-for-30 slide with a tying, two-run single in the eighth inning and Carson Kelly had a winning single in the ninth as the Chicago Cubs overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Sunday.

Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam and a solo homer off Jameson Taillon, and Oneil Cruz homered leading off the game for Pittsburgh, which led 5-0 before third-inning solo homers by Dansby Swanson and Moisés Ballesteros against Bubba Chandler.

Lowe’s fifth-inning homer boosted Pittsburgh’s lead to 6-2 but Chicago closed on Alex Bregman’s sacrifice fly in the bottom half. Swanson scored from third in the seventh on an infield fly by Bregman as Lowe, the second baseman, fell while catching the ball in short right field.

Busch, benched from the starting lineup, pinch hit for Matt Shaw with two outs in the eighth after a pair of walks by Justin Lawrence and looped an opposite-field single into short left that tied the score 6-6.

Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto doubled off Jose Urquidy (0-1) leading off the ninth and, with the bases loaded and one out, Kelly hit a 381-foot drive that landed on the right-center warning track.

Daniel Palencia (1-0) pitched around a walk in the ninth.

Chicago had been 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position before Busch’s single after going 1 of 23 in the previous two losses to Pittsburgh.

Taillon struck out 10, allowing six runs, six hits and two walks in six innings.

Lowe had his second multi-homer game this season.

Chicago placed reliever Hunter Henry on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with right triceps inflammation, and he became the eighth Cubs pitcher on the IL. Chicago selected the contract of left-hander Charlie Barnes from Triple-A Iowa. He has not appeared in a major league game since 2021.

Up next

Pirates: RHP Paul Skenes (2-1, 5.25) will be on the mound Monday at Pittsburgh, opposed by Washington RHP Cade Cavalli (0-0, 2.51).

Cubs: RHP Javier Assad (1-0, 0.00 ERA) starts Monday at Philadelphia, which starts Cristopher Sánchez (1-1, 1.65).

Reward offered to arrest suspect or suspects guilty of arson fire that destroyed beehives in Industry

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Industry, PA) The Beaver Borough Police have issued a recent news release in relation to an arson fire that destroyed honey bee hives. The hive owners are offering a $2,500 reward and Crime Solvers of Beaver County will match that reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the fire. Officers were contacted on December 27th, 2025 regarding extensive damage to beehives located at the former Rivers Edge Golf Course property in Industry. Officers confirmed that nearly all of the beehive boxes had been burned and destroyed upon inspection. The hives were owned by a local beekeeper who reported that all of his beehive boxes had been intentionally set on fire. If you have any information about this act which is being investigated as a deliberate act of property destruction, call 724-775-0880. Tips can also be submitted anonymously.