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Report: Secret Service missed just over 100 urgent messages before 2024 assassination attempt on now President Donald Trump in Butler

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Butler, PA) Government officials stated in a recent report that during President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler back in 2024, Secret Service officials failed to receive more than 100 urgent messages about an active shooter. 

According to a release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General on June 30th, 2026, Secret Service failed to carry out and arrange several security measures during Trump’s then-campaign rally for president at the Butler Fairgrounds on July 13, 2024. 

This report was sixty-four pages and outlined the shortcomings of the Secret Service, and stated that members failed to receive 102 radio transmissions from local authorities concerning an “increasingly intense search for a suspicious person.”

The shooter, who was later identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, shot Trump, who was grazed by a bullet and sustained an injury to his ear. 

The report noted that the Secret Service received only five phone calls and three text messages about Crooks.

These calls included reports that Crooks possessed a range finder and a long gun when he positioned himself on top of the roof of the American Glass Research International Complex.

Fifty-year-old Corey Comperatore was killed and two other attendees were injured as a result of this incident. 

A U.S. Secret Service counter-sniper shot and killed the twenty-one-year-old Crooks.

Authorities confirmed that the Secret Service did not establish a joint communications room with representatives from all law enforcement agencies, which, if it was accomplished, could have prevented injury or harm to Trump and attendees of the rally.

Beaver County and beyond celebrate 250th anniversary of the United States gaining independence

(File Photo of a Fireworks Burst)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Saturday was the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which commemorates the United States of America’s independence from Great Britain.

The document was signed on July 4th, 1776.

Local events like the Fourth of July parade in Midland and shooting off fireworks in communities capped off the semi-quincentennial Independence Day weekend.  

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes makes it to the MLB All-Star Game for the third year in a row

(Credit for  Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Posted on Facebook on July 4th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The 2026 MLB All-Star game rosters were revealed on Saturday and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has made the National League team for the third year in a row. 

The 2025 National League Cy Young Award winner is a part of the reserves for the National League this year after he was the starting pitcher for that league in the 2024 and 2025 editions of baseball’s all-star game.

Skenes is also the only player from this year’s Pirates team to be represented in this year’s MLB all-star game, which will take place in Philadelphia on July 14th.

Skenes’ 2026 statistics going into his next start tomorrow against the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park include 119 strikeouts, a 3.62 ERA, and a 6-8 record.

Braves sign 2013 National League MVP and former Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Texas Rangers designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (4) in the fith inning of a baseball game May 20, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday in their ongoing search for a veteran who can provide offensive help.

The 39-year-old McCutchen was released by the Texas Rangers on May 27 after he hit .192 in 37 games as a designated hitter, pinch hitter and outfielder.

The NL East-leading Braves (50-35) signed first baseman Carlos Santana, 40, to a minor league deal last week. McCutchen, the 2013 NL MVP with Pittsburgh, is expected to soon report to Triple-A Gwinnett. On Thursday, another veteran first baseman, Rowdy Tellez, was designated for assignment as rookie shortstop Jim Jarvis was recalled from Gwinnett.

McCutchen played his first nine seasons in the majors with the Pirates and earned five straight All-Star berths from 2011-15 while becoming one of the team’s most popular players. After stints with five other teams from 2018-22, he returned to the Pirates for the 2023-25 seasons.

In 2025, McCutchen hit .239 with 13 homers and 57 RBIs in 135 games before becoming a free agent. He is a career .271 hitter with 333 homers, 1,157 RBIs and 220 stolen bases in 2,299 games.

Braves manager Walt Weiss said McCutchen is “one of the most respected players in the game. … He’s a pretty cool name to have in a Braves uniform.”

Weiss said McCutchen will be a good leader for young players. “He’s going to impact any room he’s in,” Weiss said.

The Braves on Friday also recalled right-hander Anthony Molina, activated left-hander Danny Young (elbow) from the injured list and optioned right-hander James Karinchak to Gwinnett. Right-hander Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment.

Center Township police looking for suspect connected with a retail theft at a local Walmart

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Center Township Police Department, Posted on Facebook on July 2nd, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) The Center Township Police Department posted on Facebook on Thursday for the public to assist them in identifying the man shown in the photo below.
This suspect is connected with a retail theft that occurred at a Walmart in the township on June 29th.
If you recognize him or have any information that could help, you contact the Center Township Police Department by calling 724-775-0880.

Pittsburgh woman charged after three-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh; Beaver Falls man injured

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported on Friday that twenty-one-year-old Madison Eltschlager of Pittsburgh was charged after a three-vehicle crash occurred in Pittsburgh on June 21st. Eltschlager was driving on I-376 West at Exit 69A at 10:03 p.m. and crossed the white dotted line, hitting the vehicle driven by twenty-one-year-old Ruby Robbibaro of Pittsburgh. Eltschlager’s vehicle went out of control and then was rear-ended by the vehicle driven by thirty-three-year-old Asia Flenory of Beaver Falls. The only person that was injured as a result of this crash was Flenory’s passenger, thirty-seven-year-old Bradley Flenory of Beaver Falls, who was transported to Allegheny General Hospital due to a suspected minor injury.  

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium bringing back Zoo Brew event

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Posted on Facebook on July 3rd, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is bringing back their Zoo Brew event on Saturday, August 22nd.

The event will feature breweries and sellers of spirits stationed throughout the zoo’s Jurassic park.

Food trucks will also be on site and tickets for this event go on sale at 9 a.m. today.  You can click here to get your tickets. 

Route 3089 Clinton Road Intersection Improvement Work Begins Monday in Findlay Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Findlay Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced intersection improvement work on Clinton Road (Route 3089) in Findlay Township will begin today, weather permitting. 

Crews from Michael Facchiano Contracting will conduct intersection improvement activities in several locations as long-term single-lane restrictions with lane shifts will occur around-the-clock through early 2027 on Clinton Road between the I-376 and Route 30 interchanges. 

Here is where the work and restrictions will take place, according to a release from PennDOT District 11:

  • The intersection of Clinton Road and Route 30 for widening activities. 
  • The intersection of Clinton Road and Sweeney Drive for turning lane work. 
  • Eastbound I-376 on-ramp from Clinton Road for intersection updates. 
  • Westbound I-376 off-ramp to Clinton Road for intersection updates. 

Four people hospitalized after shots fired incident in Aliquippa; suspect escapes

(File Photo of a City of Aliquippa Police Department Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Police are searching for a suspect of a shooting that occurred in Aliquippa yesterday at around 12:30 a.m. which sent four people to the hospital.

According to Aliquippa Police, just after midnight, they were called to the 200 block of Linmar Terrace for multiple reports of shots fired.

Officers found four people that had been shot when they arrived and they rendered aid until medics arrived.

All four people that were injured were taken to the hospital for treatment and they are all expected to recover.

Police did not find the suspect after they searched the home and surrounding areas. 

Aliquippa Police requested the assistance of state police, and anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 724-773-7400. 

Lowe and Reynolds hit home runs, Griffin makes two great catches in Pirates’ 11-5 win over the Nationals

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Tyler Callihan runs toward third base on a throwing error by Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli on a pickoff-attempt during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Konnor Griffin had a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Sunday in a game in which he was also spectacular in the field.

Brandon Lowe followed Griffin’s key hit with a three-run homer off Brad Lord (5-2) to extend the lead.

Griffin, the 20-year-old who received a nine-year, $140 million contract in April, showed why the Pirates view him as such an important part of their future. He made a diving stop in the third on Curtis Mead’s grounder, but Mead beat the throw for an infield single.

In the fourth, Griffin had to fight the sun on Keibert Ruiz’s popup to shallow left field, making a diving, backhanded grab. The following inning, he made another backhanded, sliding catch in the outfield, although James Wood was able to tag up and beat the throw home, resulting in a rare sacrifice fly to the shortstop.

Gregory Soto (5-2) got the win in relief. The Pirates blew a 4-0 lead before going ahead for good with their five-run eighth. Bryan Reynolds also homered for Pittsburgh, and Luis García Jr. and Dylan Crews went deep for Washington.

Cade Cavalli, who is appealing a suspension for his role in Tuesday’s bench-clearing dustup at Boston, allowed three earned runs and six hits in 2 1/3 innings. Tyler Callihan opened the scoring for Pittsburgh with a two-run single in the second, and after an error on Cavalli on a pickoff attempt, he scored on Jake Mangum’s single.

Reynolds led off the fourth with his 13th homer of the year to make it 4-0.

García hit a two-run shot — his 19th — in the bottom of the third, and the Nationals scored runs in the fourth and fifth to tie it. Pirates starter Bubba Chandler allowed four runs in four-plus innings.

Griffin’s hit with the bases loaded in the eighth put Pittsburgh up 6-4 and Lowe followed with a drive to right for his 21st homer. Crews went deep for the Nationals in the bottom of the inning.

Henry Davis hit a two-run single in the top of the ninth.

Up next

After an off day, the Pirates send Paul Skenes (6-8) to the mound Tuesday night at home against Atlanta.

Washington hosts Houston on Monday night. Miles Mikolas (2-7) — who also is appealing a suspension — starts for the Nationals.