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BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. — Sheldon Jeter Jr., 22, was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday. Jury deliberating in murder trial of Sheldon Jeter Jr. in Beaver County. Jeter was charged with the May 15, 2020, killing of 30-year-old Tyric Pugh. Jeter allegedly fired his .380 semiautomatic handgun seven times, striking Pugh five times in the head, once in the upper left chest, and once in the wriest.

(New Beaver, PA) – Pennsylvania State Police have reported via release that on June 23rd, 2021 at approximately 1:12 a.m., they responded to a business alarm at Ferrante Upholstering at 3384 State Route 18 in New Beaver. Upon entering the scene, State Police discovered one of the outside panes of glass on the west face of the business was shattered by unknown reasons, causing approximately $300.00 worth of damage. If anyone has any information or could provide surveilance footage regarding this incident, or any similar incidents in the area, please contact Pennsylvania State Police – New Castle at 724-598-2211 and reference the following incident number: PA21-854537.

BEAVER — A Beaver County jury will decide whether a high-profile Aliquippa man should be convicted of fatally shooting his close friend. The two-week Sheldon Jeter criminal homicide trial concluded Tuesday afternoon following a short defense argument and closing statements. Jurors began their first full day of deliberations Wednesday morning.

PITTSBURGH — Three men from the western Pennsylvania area have been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol. Federal investigators have charged Mitchell Vukich, of New Brighton; Samuel Fox, of Mount Pleasant and Nicholas Perretta, of Baden. All are charged with entering a restricted building...

Two Beaver County men were taken into custody today on federal charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Mitchell Paul Vukich of New Brighton and Nicholas J. Perretta of Baden face charges related to criminal activity that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.

New data shows the pandemic has created a “baby bust” as the national birth rate has plummeted. But that’s apparently not the case here in Pittsburgh.

Darnell Wofford was shot and killed outside the Black Pearl Bar on North Dallas Avenue in Homewood West on May 16. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 412-323-7161 or call 9-1-1.

PITTSBURGH — The city of Pittsburgh has announced details for its annual Fourth of July celebration, highlighted by a giant fireworks show to end the night. Point State Park will once again feature live music, food vendors and family activities, as the Independence Day festivities return after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.

An election reform bill is on its way to the state Senate after passing the House of Representatives. There are a number of major overhauls in the bill that would alter how Pennsylvania administers its election—including requiring voter ID. “Really what I heard from my constituents was voter ID. When...

Facing potential losses in the Pennsylvania economy estimated at as much as $324 million annually and 2,800 jobs from the uncontrolled spread of the spotted lanternfly, state, federal and university officials recently provided an update on the battle against the non-native invasive insect. They gathered at Eichenlaub Inc., a landscape...

There were three new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths reported by the state for Butler County on Wednesday. That continues the relatively low number of new cases locally. Statewide numbers are following that trend as well. There were 174 new cases reported by the Department of Health Wednesday...

Every U.S. city's rank is lower than last year in Mercer's 27th annual Cost of Living survey that includes 209 worldwide.

ELLWOOD CITY — Borough mayor Anthony Court's Beautification Awards have returned this year. The first award was presented to Emrica Shaffer and Michael Frisk of 232 Hazel Ave. "Looks great!" said Court. "They did a beautiful job all around." The second award was presented to David and Kelli Collette of...