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VisitPITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Films, and U.S. Steel Present the Movie, The Football Town

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) NFL Films, in partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH, the Pittsburgh Steelers and U. S. Steel will present The Football Town, a film which explores the storied football tradition of the region as part of the celebration of Western Pennsylvania’s rich football history leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. It premieres on Saturday, February 28th at Kamin Science Center’s Rangos Giant Cinema, right next door to Acrisure Stadium, and it will run exclusively for two months leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh taking place on April 23rd-25th, 2026. The first-ever immersive format documentary produced by NFL Films, The Football Town, is an approximately 50-minute film that focuses on the unique history of football in Western Pennsylvania, which is a region defined by grit, steel, hard work, three rivers, the Appalachian hills and its community. Pittsburgh area native Pat McAfee will narrate the film and it will feature appearances by Steelers legends Jerome Bettis, Bill Cowher, James Harrison, Joey Porter Sr. and others. Tickets will go on sale beginning on Friday, February 13th and will be available on the Kamin Science Center website by clicking here. The Football Town is presented by U. S. Steel to celebrate its 125th anniversary and its deep roots in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh teenager and seven juveniles face charges after investigation into crimes involving stolen guns

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) A 19-year-old and several juveniles are facing charges in connection with a year-long investigation into stolen guns. According to sources, law enforcement arrested seven juveniles yesterday, and the Allegheny County Police Department arrested 19-year-old Chalais Ramey, of Pittsburgh, in connection with multiple crimes. A criminal complaint states that police believe Ramey and the juveniles conspired to commit burglaries and steal guns to resell them on the street. Multiple local and federal law enforcement agencies, which included the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, investigated this along with Allegheny County police.  A video obtained by KDKA shows a stolen vehicle pulled up to Allegheny Arms and Gun Works in Bethel Park at 4:30 a.m. on January 13th, 2025, and a person shoots a gun at the front window. Once they were inside, the suspects take all of 45 seconds and escape with 56 guns and an armful of ammunition. Court paperwork expresses that before the Allegheny Arms incident, Ramey allegedly took part in a burglary of Iron City R.C. Hobbies in West Mifflin the same day, even though Legion Arms was the target, as the suspects went to the wrong part of the building complex that houses both businesses. Court paperwork also states that Ramey is tied to a break-in on January 19th, 2025, near Youngstown, Ohio as police express that four suspects shot their way into Expert Outfitters Gun Shop and stole 23 guns. Multiple firearms from both gun shops were recovered during the investigation and investigators used seized cell phone data, physical evidence, video surveillance and other measures to solve the crimes. There are also other alleged crimes with this operation, including vehicles that were stolen. A press conference today is expected to shed more light on the investigation.   

City of Pittsburgh demolishes Wilksboro Bridge in its Brighton Heights neighborhood

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The City of Pittsburgh demolished a pedestrian bridge in its Brighton Heights neighborhood. According to the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI), it has finished tearing down the long-closed Wilksboro Bridge. Crews used heavy equipment to collapse the structure yesterday. That bridge was closed in 2007 because of safety concerns.

Pennsylvania House adopts resolutions from State Representative Rob Matzie on government transparency, Pennsylvania charter and multiple sclerosis

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release in Harrisburg from State Representative Rob Matzie’s office, the Pennsylvania House adopted two resolutions yesterday introduced by  Matzie to highlight the importance of government transparency and the unique history of the commonwealth’s government, and a third resolution to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis. Matzie’s H.R. 398 gives a designation for March 15th-21st as “Sunshine Week” in Pennsylvania to promote dialogue about the importance of open government and public access to government documents and meetings. Matzie also introduced H.R. 409 to designate March 8th, 2026 as “Charter Day” in Pennsylvania, to mark the anniversary of the 345th birthday of the commonwealth and to celebrate the significance of the charter which serves as its birth certificate. Finally, the House adopted Matzie’s H. R. 392, designating March 8th-14th, 2026, as “Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania, which encourages people to learn more about the disabling central nervous system disease that is affecting close to 1 million Americans. 

Top NHL prospect and Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Canada forward Gavin McKenna (9) controls the puck during the second period of an IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship bronze medal game against Finland, Jan. 5, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn, File)

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, a freshman center and the presumptive top pick in this summer’s NHL draft, has been charged with felony assault following an incident on Jan. 31.

McKenna, 18, struck a 21-year-old male in the face during the altercation, according to the incident report. The male sustained multiple facial fractures that required surgery. McKenna was also charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct, according to court documents. His representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment by The Associated Press.

McKenna was arraigned and released on $20,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11.

The incident happened in the hours after Penn State lost to No. 2 Michigan State in an outdoor game at Beaver Stadium, home of the Nittany Lions football team.

McKenna, who is from Whitehorse, Yukon, has 11 goals and 21 assists in 24 games this season for the Nittany Lions. He decided to play for Penn State after the NCAA lifted its ban on Canadian Hockey League players competing at the Division I level.

A name, image and likeness deal with the Nittany Lions helped sway McKenna to join a program that has been at the Division I level for less than 15 years.

McKenna recently had four goals and six assists at the World Junior Championships while helping Canada to a bronze medal.

Right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger agrees to minor league contract with Pittsburgh Pirates

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Chicago White Sox’s Mike Clevinger pitches in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Right-hander Mike Clevinger agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will attend big league spring training camp.

The 35-year-old is 60-44 with a 3.55 ERA across nine seasons with Cleveland, San Diego and the Chicago White Sox.

Clevinger has dealt with injuries in recent seasons and struggled with the White Sox last spring after being moved to the bullpen. He bounced back after returning to the rotation with Triple-A Charlotte. Clevinger went 7-3 with a 4.20 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 22 starts in the minors last summer.

The Pirates have a young rotation led by reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, veteran Mitch Keller and rookie Bubba Chandler, who went 4-1 during a stint in the majors at the end of last season.

Clevinger’s best days came with Cleveland from 2017-19 when he was 38-18 with a 2.91 ERA.

Steelers hire Brian Angelichio as their offensive coordinator

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press, Caption for Photo: Minnesota Vikings passing game coordinator/tight ends coach Brian Angelichio walks the sideline wearing a “Salute to Service” shirt before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced yesterday that Brian Angelichio was hired as their new offensive coordinator. Angelichio was the former passing game coordinator and tight ends coach for the Minnesota Vikings. The move will reunite Angelichio with new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, who worked with him for the Green Bay Packers from 2016 to 2018, when Angelichio was serving as the tight ends coach. Angelichio will replace former Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who was hired by Ohio State University on Saturday to work in the same position.  

Injured Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended 20 games by the NHL for violating PED policy

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Pittsburgh Penguins’ Caleb Jones skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Pittsburgh, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL suspended injured Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones for 20 games on Wednesday for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.

Jones, 28, is in his first season with the Penguins. The club placed him on injured reserve in late October with a foot injury, then assigned him to their American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He played one game for Wilkes-Barre in January before sustaining an upper-body injury.

Jones said through a statement released by the NHL Players Association that he believes he was exposed to a contaminated substance while undergoing exosome therapy from an outside provider.

“While I did not use the prohibited substance intentionally or for performance enhancement, I understand that players are responsible for everything that enters their body and accept the discipline imposed by the program,” Jones said. “I’m sorry to have let down my teammates, the Penguins organization, and our fans.”

Jones, the younger brother of Panthers defenseman Seth Jones, had one point in seven games with the Penguins in October after signing a two-year deal with Pittsburgh last summer.

Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said the club “appreciates” Jones’ transparency and that Jones will follow all NHL and NHLPA protocols during the suspension. Dubas added that Jones has the “full support” of the organization.

Man hospitalized after being shot in the abdomen in a home in the Arlington neighborhood of Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A man was found with a gunshot wound to the abdomen inside a home in the Arlington neighborhood of Pittsburgh yesterday afternoon. Authorities were called to a reported shooting around 12:30 p.m. on the 2100 block of Spring Street. When they arrived, they found a man inside a home who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital, which is where he is in critical condition. The investigation into this shooting is ongoing. Further information on a potential suspect or what the cause of the shooting is has not been released at this time.

City of McKeesport appoints Thomas Maglicco as its new mayor and Kevin Kovach as its new fire chief

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(McKeesport, PA) The city of McKeesport now has a new mayor and a new fire chief. Thomas Maglicco was appointed as the new McKeesport mayor and was sworn in at a McKeesport City Council meeting yesterday evening. Maglicco will replace Michael Cherepko, who announced in a statement yesterday that he was retiring after fourteen years. Kevin Kovach was also appointed as the new fire chief of McKeesport at the same city council meeting. Kovach has been a member of the McKeesport Fire Department for 24 years.