US Poised to Begin Immigration Enforcement Operation

CHICAGO (AP) — A nationwide immigration enforcement operation targeting people who are in the United States illegally is expected to begin this weekend after it was postponed last month by President Donald Trump. That’s according to two administration officials and immigrant activists. It’ll target people with final orders of removal, including families whose cases had been fast-tracked by judges. It’s expected in 10 major cities. The officials say the operation is in flux and could begin later.

Prosecutors, Law Enforcement Officials Fighting For Proposed Supervised Drug Injection Site

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — More than 60 prosecutors and other law enforcement officials have filed a court brief in support of a proposed supervised drug injection site that Philadelphia’s top federal prosecutor is trying to block from opening. The officials say that Safehouse’s proposed injection site would prevent overdose deaths and help reduce the burden on the criminal justice system. U.S. Attorney William McSwain argues that it would normalize the use of deadly drugs like heroin and fentanyl.

PA Atty General Increasing Efforts To Clamp Down on Gun Violence

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania attorney general’s office says it wants to improve the management and use of firearms-sales databases so that law enforcement can clamp down on gun violence. Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Thursday that he wants police to enter serial numbers from every crime gun into a law-enforcement database. His office says most crime guns aren’t being entered, as the law requires. The effort comes amid a surge in gun violence in Philadelphia.

PA Court Says Security Risks for Abortion Clinic Workers Justify Redacting Names from Government Records

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania court says security risks for people who work in abortion clinics justify redacting names and license numbers before making government records public. Commonwealth Court said Thursday the Health Department acted properly when it removed professional license numbers and the names of people on abortion clinic facility applications. The court ruled against Jean Crocco with the Pro-Life Action League, who told the court she sought the names to ensure patients receive proper care.

Franklin Man Recovering After Being Attacked by a Rabid Bobcat That Was Hiding Beneath His Home

FRANKLIN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man is recovering after he was attacked by a rabid bobcat that was hiding in a crawl space beneath his home. Alex Fink tells KDKA-TV he was reaching into the crawl space outside his Jackson Township home when the animal attacked. He says the bobcat’s face was covered in porcupine quills. Fink’s arms, head and upper torso were scratched and bitten by the animal. Pennsylvania Game Commission officers put the bobcat down, and tests showed it was rabid.

Suspect Hiding from Police Passes Gas So Loudly That it Gives Up Their Hiding Spot

Police in Liberty, Missouri, were able to “sniff out” a hiding suspect after authorities say the suspect passed gas so loudly, it gave away their hiding spot. In a Facebook post, Clay County, Missouri, authorities say police were looking for a person who had a felony warrant out for arrest. The suspect was wanted for possession of a controlled substance. That’s when they say the suspect passed gas, leading police right to the suspected culprit.

Cake Decorator Confuses Moana with Marijuana on Cake; Birthday Girl Still Loves It

SAN ANTONIO – It was supposed to be a Moana cake, but a young woman instead received a birthday cake featuring a marijuana leaf and a ‘My Little Pony’-themed character smoking marijuana. 25-year-old Kensli Davis shared a picture of the unusual cake on social media. The post reads, “So my mama called and ordered me a cake telling them how much I loved Moana. (Because really I do) Well needless to say these people though she said marijuana.” Davis laughs off the miscommunication and adds, “That ice cream cake was still good though, also telling a Georgia media outlet she was impressed with the cake decorator’s design capabilities.

Fearless Dog Chases Bear from Neighbor’s Yard in New Jersey

WEST MILFORD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man is promising to give his neighbor’s dog a steak for chasing a black bear from his backyard. Mark Stinziano tells WABC-TV his home security camera captured what happened Tuesday night when the bruin decided to snack on the bird feeder behind his West Milford home. The video shows the bear pulling down the bird feeder when the neighbor’s dog, Riley, races into the yard. Riley slammed into the startled bear, which scrambled to escape. Riley’s owner, Alan Tlusty, says his dog always chases the bear whenever he sees him in the yard. Stinziano says Riley also checks on his children when they’re in the pool.

Beaver County Commissioners Honor Laughlin Memorial Free Library

THE BEAVER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HONORED THE LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL FREE LIBRARY AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING THIS MORNING. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

Aliquippa Council Approves Resolution for Transportation Grant

ALIQUIPPA COUNCIL HAS APPROVED A RESOLUTION FOR A TRANSPORTATION GRANT FROM THE STATE. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…