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State police say body found in Aliquippa identified as woman who went missing in 2022
ALIQUIPPA ― Investigators have announced they have confirmed the identity of a body that was discovered in an abandoned city building last week. According to state police, the human remains were first found on April 18 during an investigation of an abandoned building along Aliquippa's Fifth Avenue. Police said dental record checks helped identify the body as 24-year-old Ri'Kiah Griffie, a city resident who was first reported as missing on Oct. 21, 2022.
Ambridge police searching for second suspect in 2023 shooting death of Beaver County teen
AMBRIDGE, Pa. (KDKA) - Charges have been filed against a second suspect in the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Beaver County.Police tell KDKA-TV the teenager was shot execution-style last July.According to police, 15-year-old Asaun Moreland was shot on Church Street in Ambridge. It's been 10 months of heartbreak for the family and frustration for the police. One suspect is in custody, and another is still at large. Investigators say they want the second suspect in custody as soon as possible."Being an ex-combat veteran, I know what an ambush looks like, and that's exactly what happened to my 15-year-old nephew....
Election 2024 Beaver County: Unofficial primary results show potential ballots for November
As polling locations begin to close their doors and tally their votes on Tuesday evening, the unofficial results for several location elections are beginning to take shape. With a primary full of unopposed candidates, the Beaver County Bureau of Elections & Voter Registration Office reporting that local voter turnout was 24.25% of...
Pirates team doctor Patrick DeMeo among witnesses called by Aliquippa in lawsuit against PIAA
Renowned orthopedic surgeon Patrick DeMeo, while testifying for Aliquippa in its lawsuit against the PIAA, said he wanted to see some numbers. “Show me the data,” said DeMeo, who wondered how the PIAA decided its competitive-balance rule doesn’t increase health risks for the teams forced to play against larger schools.
Beaver County rates of medical debt are among state's highest. Is relief on the way?
In Pennsylvania, roughly $1.8 billion in medical debt sits in collections, saddling people who have experienced health problems and sometimes stopping them from paying for housing, food and care. Now, Gov. Josh Shapiro is pushing a plan to dedicate $4 million in state funding to wipe out an estimated $400...
Sentencing set Wednesday for Beloit man man charged in triple fatal crash that killed East Liverpool man
A sentencing hearing is scheduled Wednesday in a Carroll County courtroom for a Beloit man convicted in connection with a crash that killed three people, including an East Liverpool man. Fifty-five-year-year-old Douglas Mackey pleaded no contest to three counts of vehicular homicide in February. The charges stem from a crash...
Death of infant in Beaver Co. prompts PSP investigation
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a three-month-old child was pronounced dead in Aliquippa Saturday afternoon. According to state police, Aliquippa Police Department responded to the 200 block of Beaver Avenue for reports of an unresponsive child just after 1:30 p.m. A press release states that the child was transported...
Woman life-flighted after car crashes with bus in Shenango Township
A woman was flown to a hospital after her car collided with a New Castle Transit Authority bus in Shenango Township. It happened at Route 422 and Willow Brook Road at around 5 p.m. on Monday. The car's driver had to be pulled out by the fire department. Her condition...
Aliquippa fight to stop football promotion to 5A heads to court
BEAVER, Pa. — In court on Tuesday, Aliquippa head football coach Mike Warfield testified that it would be a health and safety issue for his program to move up in classification to play schools with larger enrollments. Safety has been paramount to the Aliquippa School District's argument as it...
Update: Freeze watch issued for part of Pennsylvania until Thursday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated freeze watch at 3:32 a.m. on Wednesday valid from 10 p.m. until Thursday 10 a.m. for Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Jefferson, Beaver, Armstrong and Indiana counties. The weather service says, "Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s possible." "Frost...
Living Treasures Moraine welcomes Clouded Leopard cub
Living Treasure Wild Animal Park in New Castle has announced the birth of a new Clouded Leopard. Clouded Leopard’s are listed as a “vulnerable” species. It is through facilities and programs like ours that they have the best chance for survival.
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