Category: News

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal

(File Photo: Source for Photo: United States’ players celebrate after a women’s ice hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Milan, Italy) The United States women’s hockey team won the gold medal in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in Italy after defeating Canada yesterday 2-1 in overtime, thanks to a game-winning goal from Megan Keller. Hilary Knight also scored a goal for the U.S. to tie the game at 1-1 with two minutes and four seconds left in the game in her fifth and final Olympic appearance. Four of the players on the 2026 U.S. women’s hockey team also have ties to Pittsburgh. Forward Hannah Bilka, Laila Edwards, who plays on defense, along with goaltenders Ava McNaughton and Gwyneth Phillips, are the four players that once played for Pens Elite, which is the premiere youth hockey league in Cranberry Township and they are all first-time Olympians.

Sidney Crosby’s status for Canada in the gold medal men’s ice hockey game in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games is uncertain

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Canada’s Sidney Crosby (87) is attended to after being injured during the second period of a men’s ice hockey quarterfinal game between Canada and Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Milan, Italy) Sidney Crosby did not play for Canada in their 3-2 victory over Finland today in the semifinals of men’s ice hockey in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games because of the leg injury that he suffered on Wednesday in the second period of the quarterfinals against Czechia. Crosby did not take part in a practice for Canada yesterday. Canada will compete in the gold medal game on Sunday and it is unclear if the 38-year-old captain will be available to play in that game.

Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office offering special Saturday hours this weekend for concealed carry permits

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, Posted on Facebook on January 1st, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office announced special Saturday hours this weekend to get or renew a license to carry. The office that is located at the Allegheny County Courthouse at 436 Grant Street will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Those who attend this opportunity need a valid Pennsylvania ID or driver’s license, a completed application and $20 cash to get or renew a permit. According to the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, these special hours are meant to help people who can’t easily get to the courthouse during regular business hours.

East Palestine man crashes vehicle in Allegheny County by hitting a deer

(File Photo of Police Siren Lights)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release yesterday that a single-vehicle crash occurred in Allegheny County on the evening of February 1st, 2026. At 6:39 p.m., twenty-one-year-old James McEwen of East Palestine, Ohio was driving north on I-79 in South Fayette Township and hit a deer that ran into the road. There were no reported injuries and there were no charges filed. 

Report: Limited liability company owned by Namdar Realty Group buys Pittsburgh Mills Macy’s for $2 million

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Shane Dunlap, TribLive, Caption for Photo: Macy’s at Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills in January.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) While the owner of Pittsburgh Mills is looking for a buyer of the mall, it is acquiring one of the mall’s stores. According to a report from TribLive yesterday, a limited liability company owned by Namdar Realty Group bought the Macy’s store attached to the mall located in Allegheny County for $2 million. The property was previously owned by Macy’s.  

News organizations across southwestern Pennsylvania are working together to help each other survive

(File Photo: Source for Photo: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette logo is displayed on the newspaper’s Pittsburgh office Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) News organizations that are in southwestern Pennsylvania are coming together to help each other survive. It’s a recent collaboration of more than 40 local news operations which includes the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette. This comes after its owner Block Communications, Inc. announced on January 7th, 2026 that the 240-year-old newspaper would publish its final edition on May 3rd, 2026, which will permanently cease its operations.

Pirates announcer gives spring training report on Beaver County Radio

Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown gave his first of several Spring Training reports for Beaver County Radio listeners this morning.

Brown talked about the Pirates new-look lineup, including off-season acquisitions Brandon Lowe, Marcell Ozuna and Ryan O’Hearn, and discussed expectations for 19-year-old shortstop slugger Konnor Griffin.

Check out what Brown had to say:

Listen to Pirates’ announcers reports on Beaver County Radio at 7:40 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the Morning Show with Scott Tady.

Greg Brown, Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster. (photo courtesy Greg Brown)

Application Period Now Open for PSP’s 2026 Law and Leadership Academy

(File Photo of the Pennsylvania State Police Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hazelton, PA) The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that it is now accepting applications for its 2026 Law and Leadership Academy. The free, 15-week program from May–August is for individuals that are 18 years or older who have either graduated from high school or earned their GED and are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Participants will meet twice a week, with occasional Saturday sessions, and they will experience what it’s like to train as a cadet. They will undergo educational and physical fitness training that is similar to what is provided in real-life police academies, and this includes running, swimming, and marching within a paramilitary environment that is structured. The curriculum will include instruction on traffic, criminal investigations, and other police resources. Cadets will also learn self-discipline, teamwork, time and stress management and other critical skills that are necessary to be a successful law enforcement officer. Those that are interested can find more information about this program and apply to one of the following locations at the Law and Leadership page on PSP’s website by clicking here: 

  • Erie
  • Greensburg
  • Hershey
  • Philadelphia
  • State College
  • Wilkes-Barre

The application period for this program is open until April 3rd, 2026.

Injured Sidney Crosby out for Canada vs. Finland in the semifinals at the Olympics

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Canada’s Sidney Crosby (87) is attended to after being injured during the second period of a men’s ice hockey quarterfinal game between Canada and Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

MILAN (AP) — Sidney Crosby is not playing for Canada against Finland in the semifinals at the Olympics on Friday because of injury.

Crosby appeared to injure his right knee in the second period of the quarterfinals against Czechia on Wednesday night. The 38-year-old captain did not practice Thursday, when coach Jon Cooper said Crosby was still being evaluated.

Sam Bennett, who was sick but now is good to go, took Crosby’s spot in the lineup. It was not immediately clear if Crosby would be available if Canada advances to the gold-medal game Sunday.

Connor McDavid will wear the “C” because international rules require a player to be designated captain for each game. Nathan MacKinnon joins Cale Makar as the alternates.

Crosby is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, with wins in 2010 and ‘14, and a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.

Defenseman Josh Morrissey, who has not played since getting injured in Canada’s tournament opener on Feb. 12, is also out.

Finland made a change with its forwards, bringing in Oliver Kapanen and scratching Eeli Tolvanen. Kapanen missed the preliminary round finale against Italy on Sunday while being isolated because roommate Anton Lundell contracted norovirus.

Lundell returned in the quarterfinals and assisted on the overtime goal to beat Switzerland.

State Board of Higher Education Adopts Historic Strategic Plan to Transform Postsecondary Education in the Commonwealth

(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg yesterday from the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education (SBHE), they voted unanimously yesterday in the state to adopt a strategic plan for higher education, which is Pennsylvania’s first in over two decades that is designed to support and align the higher education sector, increase affordability and degree attainment, and strengthen the economic well-being of Pennsylvania communities.