Author: Beaver County Radio

Concealed Weapons Permits Flood Beaver County Sheriff’s Office After San Bernardino Shooting

A day after the deadly attack in San Bernardino, California, dozens of people lined up inside the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office to apply for permits to carry concealed firearms. Beaver County Sheriff George David tells Beaver County Radio’s Pat Septak that his office has been overwhelmed with permit requests for weeks after the recent terrorist attack in Paris. Sheriff David says concealed weapons permits have nearly tripled in the last three weeks…with between 60 and 70 applications a week, up from 15 to 20 a week.

Christiana Criticizes Governor Wolf On Spending During Budget Impasse

Republican lawmakers gathered in Harrisburg yesterday to voice their dissatisfaction with the spending practices of the Wolf  Administration during the protracted budget impasse. According to a report issued on Thursday, more than $30 Billion were spend in the first four months of the fiscal year, with only $4 Billion having been reported to the PennWATCH website, a portal which allows public scrutiny of all state government spending. State Rep. Jim Christiana of Beaver County is among those questioning the governor’s spending and transparency during the budget impasse.

Toomey’s Gun Control Measure Rejected In Senate

The Senate has again refused expanding background checks for more gun purchases. Senator Patrick Toomey and West Virginia’s Joe Manchin co-authored the measure, which was identical to a proposal also rejected in early 2013, shortly after the Sandy Hook school massacre.

Detailed Agreement on A State Budget Remains Elusive

A detailed agreement on a state budget to end a five-month impasse remains elusive, with legislative leaders saying they expect to hear details today as they meet with Governor Wolf. The spending plan is being negotiated alongside major changes to state pension benefits and state wine and liquor sales.

Good News and Bad News for Jim Boeheim

The NCAA has rejected the appeal of Syracuse Basketball Coach. His suspension for academic  miss doings, can start right  now.  The 71-year-old legendary coach will miss six non-conference games and three ACC games.  One of the games will the December 30th against Pitt at the Peterson Event  Center.  He will return for the January 9th game against  North Carolina.  Assistant Coach Mike Hopkins will direct the team.  That starts Saturday against Georgtown.  In other college basketball news. There was a huge  upset Thursday Night.  UCLA knocked off #1 Kentucky 87-77. The Bruins were lead by Thomas Welsh’s 21 points. It is UCLA’ first win over a #1 team since 2003.

City Game Tonight

Coming off their best start in eight years, the Duquesne Dukes face their cross town rival Pitt tonight. It is THE CITY GAME.  The Dukes are 6-1 including a 26-point romp over Penn State a couple of weeks ago.  The Panther are coming off a  loss to #11 Purdue Tuesday night.  The Panthers have won the last 14-games in a row.  Dukes coach Jim Ferry says that has not come up during his preparation for the game. The Game is at the Console Energy Center with tipoff at 7pm.

 

Steelers Injuries for Colts Game

The Steelers may have to start a  rookie at tight end Sunday Night against the Indianapolis.   Penn State graduate Jesse James may start.  Tight End Heath Miller did not practice Thursday. He suffered a rib injury during the Seahawks Game last Sunday.  Matt Spaeth is nursing a knee injury.  James played a little on Sunday . Also not practicing was safety Will Allen (ankle) and linebacker  Sean Spence (hamstring). Ben Roethlisberger and linebacker Ryan Shazier who are in the NFL concussion protocol.  They were concussed in the Seattle.  Both practiced on Thursday.  The Steelers and Colts game is on WBVP-WMBA. The pregame is 6:30

Big Game At Reeves

The  PIAA Quarter Finals in Football start tonight .  The AA Game Aliquippa vs Karnes City will be played at Reeves Stadium Geneva College. WBVP-WMBA airtime is 6:30pm. KIckoff is 7:00pm.  Meanwhile the Aliquippa Girls Basketball Team is in New York City for a weekend tournament.