NEW YORK, NY  – The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced its 2026 Inductees, spotlighting a standout group of artists whose impact has left a lasting mark on music and culture. Revealed live on ABC and Disney+ by Ryan Seacrest and 2022 Inductee Lionel Richie during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode of “American Idol,” the announcement kicks off the countdown to celebrate music’s highest honor.

Performer Category:

Early Influence Award:

Musical Excellence Award:

Ahmet Ertegun Award:

“Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honor. We look forward to celebrating these remarkable artists at this year’s ceremony – it’s going to be an unforgettable night”, said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

To be eligible for induction, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Phil Collins, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan are first-time nominees. Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, and Sade have all been nominated in the past.

The Induction categories include:

●       Ahmet Ertegun Award: non-performing industry professionals who have had a major influence on the creative development and growth of rock & roll and music that has impacted culture.

The Inductees were announced live on ABC and Disney+ this evening by Ryan Seacrest and 2022 Inductee Lionel Richie during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode of “American Idol,” where the Top 11 American Idol finalists took on songs from legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees as America voted live for the Top 9. The episode will be available to stream tomorrow on Hulu and Disney+.

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction will tape on Saturday, November 14th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The 2026 ceremony will then debut in December on ABC and Disney+. In 2027, the Induction Ceremony will return to Cleveland.

Ticket on-sale information for the 2026 Induction Ceremony will be announced at a later date. Select Rock & Roll Hall of Fame donors and members receive exclusive Induction ticket opportunities. Donate or join by June 30, 2026 to be eligible. Visit rockhall.com/membership to learn more.

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published April 13, 2026 11:12 P.M.

(Rochester, Pa) A relatively recent addition to Rochester has announced they will not continue to operate.

The Pretzel maker broke the news in a Facebook post Monday.

Philly Pretzel Factory on Adams Street say their last day will be April 18th, adding “we will continue to make our hot fresh pretzels until the minute that we close our doors.”

As for the reason of the closure, the business stated “The sales simply are not there and the closing of Adams St is the dagger that killed us.”

They also stated operations have been expensive, noting “We typically saw 10-15 donation requests per week looking for something to be donated from our store. We helped a lot of these people support their cause through gift card, soft pretzel donations and even cash donations. We are now seeking your support with the pile of bills we now have in front of us.”

The shop first opened around 2 years ago.

Ownership says “We really, truly enjoyed the people and the welcoming support from our core customers. We will miss you.”

The road project taking place on Adams Street is expected to keep the street closed until at least November.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are a penny higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $4.19 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has been falling over the past few days and is now a penny more than last week at $4.12. The last time the national average was over $4 per gallon was in early August of 2022. Crude oil prices remain high, even as they have fluctuated in recent days after the announcement of a 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The price for a barrel of crude oil dropped below $100 but then rose again, which highlights the volatility of oil markets and fluidity of geopolitical events. The report states that the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Western Pennsylvania at this time a year ago was around $3.60 and the average price that you can expect for a gallon of regular unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $4.20. According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas:

$4.178      Altoona
$4.199      Beaver
$4.125      Bradford
$3.918      Brookville
$4.141      Butler
$4.188      Clarion
$4.165      DuBois
$4.333      Erie
$4.160      Greensburg
$4.191      Indiana
$4.215      Jeannette
$4.179      Kittanning
$4.178      Latrobe
$4.388      Meadville
$4.217      Mercer
$4.107      New Castle
$4.171      New Kensington
$4.197      Oil City
$4.179      Pittsburgh
$4.099      Sharon
$4.187      Uniontown
$4.399      Warren
$4.148      Washington

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported via release today that fifty-three-year-old James Frigge of Avon, Ohio was not charged after crashing his vehicle in Cranberry Township on Wednesday. Frigge was traveling on I-76 East when he hit a pig that was in the left lane of the road. He was not injured and he refused transportation. 

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(North Sewickley Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported via release today that charges are pending investigation against an unidentified driver after a two-vehicle crash occurred in North Sewickley Township on Friday. The driver was traveling on I-76 East and hit the vehicle of fifty-year-old Dawn McElhinney of Pittsburgh when changing from the right lane to the left lane. McElhinny was not injured and it is unknown if the driver who caused the crash was injured. 

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Sewickley Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported via release today that thirty-two-year-old Taylor Shaftic of New Castle was not charged after she crashed her vehicle in New Sewickley Township on Saturday. Shaftic was traveling on I-76 West when three deer ran in front of her vehicle. She hit one of them with her vehicle at 7:39 p.m. There were no injuries. 

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BEAVER — A bookstore is planned for downtown Beaver.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, on May 4, 2021.
Effective immediately, the Internal Revenue Service will end its decades-old policy of making unannounced home and business visits — in a nod to worker safety and combatting scammers who pose as IRS agents. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) The Internal Revenue Service reminds last-minute tax filers that the April 15 tax deadline is this week. The IRS encourages those who still need to file to use free tools and resources on IRS.gov to file on time or request an extension. According to a recent release from the IRS, here are some tips they offer to file your taxes and resources to do so:

• From refund status and getting tax preparation assistance to researching tax law and finding answers to frequently asked questions, IRS.gov offers resources to help individuals and businesses meet the deadline.
• For last-minute filers looking for free filing resources, IRS Free File remains an option for qualified taxpayers to file their return.
• Taxpayers with questions about the new tax provisions in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill can find eligibility information and guidance on IRS.gov. The site also offers tools to help taxpayers understand how these changes could affect their tax return.

Key IRS.gov resources

• IRS.gov/ITA Click here to access it. The Interactive Tax Assistant asks a series of questions and provides answers on a variety of tax topics based on the taxpayer’s responses.
• Forms and Instructions Click here to access this. Find forms, instructions, and publications that reflect the latest tax changes, along with interactive links for additional help. This includes the new Schedule 1-A, Additional Deductions, used to claim tax deductions related to four major OBBB provisions.
• Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax Click here to access this. This publication explains tax law to help ensure taxpayers pay only the tax they owe.

Get personalized account services and faster refunds

• IRS Individual Online Account by clicking here. Access tax information 24/7 through a secure IRS Individual Online Account. Taxpayers can view tax account information and transcripts, interact with the IRS, and manage payments, refunds, and communications.
• Direct Deposit by clicking here. The fastest way to receive a refund. The IRS is phasing out paper tax refund checks and encourages taxpayers to choose direct deposit.

Get an extension to file

Taxpayers who cannot file their return by April 15 should request an extension by clicking here by that date to avoid a failure to file penalty. An approved extension gives taxpayers until Oct. 15 to submit their return. However, any tax owed is still due by April 15. An extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay.  All taxpayers can also use IRS Free File by clicking here to request an extension electronically.

Some taxpayers qualify for automatic extensions

• U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad
• Members of the military on duty outside the United States and Puerto Rico. Those serving in combat zones have at least 180 days after they leave the combat zone to file returns and pay any taxes due. Details are available in Publication 3, Armed Forces’ Tax Guide by clicking here.
• Taxpayers residing in a federally declared disaster area.

Taxpayers who do not qualify for an automatic extension can request one by the April 15 deadline. They should still pay as much as they can by the deadline to minimize interest and penalties.

Having trouble paying? IRS has options

Taxpayers who owe taxes have several payment options.

Those unable to pay in full by April 15 may qualify for online payment plans, including short- and long-term installment agreements. The IRS urges taxpayers to file their tax return and pay what they can, even if they cannot pay the full amount owed.

Interest and late-payment penalties will continue to accrue on unpaid balances after April 15. However, the failure to pay penalty is reduced by half while an installment agreement is in effect. More information is available on IRS.gov under About Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request by clicking here.

Taxpayers can find these resources and more on the Let Us Help You section of IRS.gov by clicking here, which provides quick access to filing assistance, refund information, payment options, and answers to common questions.