(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported on Saturday that no charges were filed after a four-vehicle crash occurred in Pittsburgh on May 23rd. Thirty-year-old Jessica Nitkiewicz of Monaca was driving on I-376 East at 11:42 a.m. while negotiating traffic and rear ended the vehicle driven by sixty-six-year-old Tina Fidurski of New Brighton. The impact caused the vehicle driven by twenty-three-year-old Anna Feustel of Weirton, West Virginia to hit the vehicle of forty-five-year-old Bobbi Henry of Waynesburg. There were no reported injuries.

(Credit for Photo: A new report found between 2006-2021, Pennsylvania saw a decrease of youth in congregate care placements from 58% to 33%, a marked shift with a comparable increase in kinship care placements. (Adobe Stock)

Reported by Danielle Smith, Keystone News Service

(Harrisburg, PA) For young people with serious behavioral health challenges, a new report shows Pennsylvania’s congregate-care settings may be the best option, but some challenges still exist. 75 percent of surveyed providers report that youth tried an average of 4 to 6 services before a congregate care placement. Jackie Libonate from the Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth, and Family Services says the state has been working to reduce congregate care placements in favor of community-based settings. The report acknowledges that some youth need congregate care to learn the skills necessary to transition back to the community successfully. Libonate says the report recommends that congregate care providers receive regular funding increases to keep pace with rising costs, adopt better technology to reduce workforce burdens, and improve discharge planning. She adds that stronger involvement from family and guardians during transitions helps youth sustain the skills they developed in congregate care.

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) The City of Aliquippa Police Department conducted a coordinated crime suppression operation throughout the city on Friday in response to an increase in calls for service, incidents related to firearms, complaints of shots fired, disturbances, and other criminal activity. 

This operation was conducted through the efforts and assistance of the Beaver County 911 Center and Medic Rescue, Beaver County District Attorney’s Office Detective Unit, Beaver County Drug Task Force and the Beaver County Sheriff’s Department,

Officials maintained an increased presence throughout the City. Arrests were made for drug offenses, disorderly conduct-related charges, illegal firearm possession and outstanding warrants. All of the minor violations were handled with warnings and discretion.  

The primary focus of the City of Aliquippa Police Department remains apprehending wanted individuals, addressing violent crime and maintaining a visible police presence to enhance the safety and quality of life for its businesses, residents and visitors. 

The efforts are part of an ongoing commitment to restoring and maintaining law and order within the City of Aliquippa. More enforcement details and proactive operations will continue. 

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Chippewa Tonwship, PA) The Chippewa Township Police Department confirmed that Darlington Road is back open after a tree fell down in the area. At the time of the closure, there was a road closed sign in the middle of the road right after Yolanda’s Restaurant (Chippewa Location) and St. Monica Catholic Church. The closure occurred early this morning and it occurred because of the recent storms and severe weather.  

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of WPXI-TV Pittsburgh, Posted on Facebook on June 14th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) Locals got tattooed for a good cause yesterday. 

The Beaver County Humane Society paired up with Flesh Mechanics in Monaca for a flash tattoo event. 

You could get a custom tattoo for $50 and the money would go toward the shelter. 

The humane society confirmed that the money raised from the event will help with rescuing the animals, classes for training, spay and neutering procedures and vaccinations. 

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, Posted on Facebook on June 14th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) Multiple tornado warnings were issued across Western Pennsylvania yesterday as an intense storm knocked down trees onto a home and onto roads. 

A WTAE reporter was in Ambridge that evening to get a look at the damage. 

A massive tree was knocked over onto one side of the road and over a barrier on Ohio River Boulevard. Only a portion of the road was still open and damage was seen. 

A tree appeared to have crashed into the side of a house in the same area. 

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published June 15, 2026 12:05 P.M.

(File Photo of a Police Siren Light)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Brighton Township, PA) One person was injured in a shooting in Brighton Township today. 

Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Fox Water Trail shortly before 5 a.m. 

Beaver County dispatchers confirm that a person was shot and was taken to a hospital from the scene. Their condition is currently unknown at this time. 

(File Photo: Caption for Photo: PennDOT, PSP, PTC, Construction Industry Highlight National Work Zone Awareness Week)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that a shoulder and lane restriction on I-376 between Findlay Township and North Beaver Township in Lawrence County will occur today. 

 A shoulder and single lane restriction will occur on I-376 in each direction between the Airport (Exit 53) exit in Findlay Township and Moravia (Exit 20) exit in North Beaver Township, Lawrence County as needed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 

Additionally, during this time the following roads will also have restrictions:
 

• Route 551 (Wallace Run Road) between Stitt Road and 37th Street Extension in Darlington Township in Beaver County 

• Route 3007 (Broadhead Road) between Hoover Boulevard and Ridge Road in Center Township in Beaver County 

• Route 288 (Wampum Road) between Jockey Moore Road and Alice Street in Wayne Township in Lawrence County