NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — The father of a man charged with killing a New Kensington police officer two years ago will remain jailed until his son’s capital murder trial is completed. Gregory Baucum is facing witness intimidation charges stemming from his son’s case. Authorities say he sent multiple intimidating messages to a witness in January. Baucum’s lawyer argued Thursday that he’s entitled to be released on nominal bond under the state’s speedy trial rules. But a judge called Baucum a danger to the community.

NEW YORK (AP) — Chelsea Clinton is quashing the rumor that she might run for the New York congressional seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Nita Lowey. Clinton said on the talk show “The View” that she is not considering running for Lowey’s seat. Lowey announced last week that she would not be seeking reelection next year, prompting speculation that Clinton might run for the run for the open seat. Clinton’s Manhattan home is outside Lowey’s district but her parents’ home in Chappaqua, New York, is in the district. The daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said people have been asking her whether she was planning to run for office….ever since she was 3 or 4 years old.

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania will distribute free Carbon Monoxide Detectors at the Beaver Borough Volunteer Fire Department tomorrow. Beaver County Radio News intern Alex D’itri has more…

Senate Bill 350, introduced in the General Assembly this week, contains strong social-equity provisions that its backers say would benefit those most affected by marijuana prohibition. Andrea Sears reports…

On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public hearing in Dallas, Texas, on its proposal to roll back regulations controlling methane emissions from oil and gas facilities. Its decision will have consequences for Pennsylvania, as the nation’s second-largest methane producer. Andrea Sears reports…

A bill from Congressman Conor Lamb to rename the Hookstown post office in honor of a local airman killed in November 2018 passed the House on Wednesday. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has more. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

A Beaver County man is being accused of ripping off unsuspecting car buyers. State police say Brian Frazin doctored the odometers on several vehicles before selling them for more than they’re worth. Ten people have been victimized over the past 18 months, but troopers believe there are more victims.

Tomorrow could be your day if you’ve ever wanted to own a bomb squad vehicle. Saturday, there will be 15 vehicles up for auction that were abandoned at Pittsburgh International Airport as well as some other county vehicles during the airport’s annual auction. Beaver County Radio News Intern Alex D’Itri has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Alex’s report…

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A more energy-efficient heating system is coming to Aliquippa’s historic B.F. Jones Memorial Library…. thanks to a $40-thousand-dollar Keystone grant from the state Department of Education. State Rep. Rob Matzie made the announcement yesterday.

Matzie said the funding will enable the library, built in 1928 and added to the National Register of Historic Places 50 years later, to replace its aging boiler….

Matzie added that the new system will save taxpayers money by cutting operational costs.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Premiums for health insurers’ individual policies in Pennsylvania for 2020 will reflect an aggregate statewide increase of 4%, with an increase of 10% in the small group market. The Pennsylvania Department of Insurance said Thursday that the new plans will be available when open enrollment starts Nov. 1. Premiums for individual health insurance policies dropped in the current year, after increases the two years before that averaged over 30% in Pennsylvania.