Kirstin Kennedy
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Beaver County native works to solve cold cases across the country
Laura Pettler, a Beaver County native turned North Carolinian, is a forensic investigator and cold-case specialist. → Read More
Ambridge woman charged in stabbing
AMBRIDGE – A woman was charged after she stabbed a 16-year-old boy in the hand, police said.According to a police report, officers were called at about 11:45 p.m. June 7 to the home of Heavin Cheuvront, 40, of Ambridge for a report of a woman threatening people with a knife. Police said three boys at the home told officers Cheuvront, 40, pulled a knife and cut one of them.A 16-year-old boy was… → Read More
Aliquippa officials name interim police chief
An acting police chief has been officially named amid a shake-up at the Aliquippa Police Department. → Read More
Teen dies in Ellwood City drowning on Memorial Day
A 17-year-old male died in a drowning incident at the Connoquenessing Creek in Ellwood City on Monday afternoon, police said. → Read More
State police seek information on couple missing nearly two years
Nearly two years since his son disappeared near Crawford’s Camping Park in South Beaver Township, James Freed is still looking for answers. → Read More
Aliquippa man found guilty of murder in double homicide
Lawrence "Pooh Rat" Reddick Jr. was found guilty Monday morning of first- and second-degree murder, robbery in 2016 Aliquippa double homicide. → Read More
New Brighton man grateful for late childhood friend's kidney
Andrew Dietz could always rely on his childhood friend Ryan Minett.“Honestly, if you needed a hand, he was there to help you,” Dietz, 27, said.While he was out fishing Saturday afternoon, Dietz received a call from his dad: Minett had been critically injured after an incident Friday in Cranberry Township where he was dragged from the back of a car.As the Minett family coped with what turned out… → Read More
Light snow, cold weather expected in the first days of spring
The first day of spring will bring anything but warm weather to western Pennsylvania, according to officials at the National Weather Service in Moon Township. → Read More
Nonprofits adapt in the digital age
When Michael Rubino joined the United Way of Beaver County as its executive director in 2014, the organization didn’t have a website.It might sound unusual. After all, the United Way is a prominent nonprofit organization not only in Beaver County but across the country. Unlike national chapters, however, countywide nonprofits face a challenge when it comes to operating in the digital age:… → Read More
Bomb squad called to Nova Chemicals; no threat found
POTTER TWP. — Emergency officials, including three members of the Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad, were called to the Nova Chemicals plant Tuesday after the word “bomb” was discovered painted on the side of a rail car.According to Center Township Police Chief Barry Kramer, no threat or explosive device was discovered. Center Township police patrol Potter Township, where the Nova Chemicals plant is… → Read More
Man arrested in Beaver Falls shooting
BEAVER FALLS — A man trying to sell his car over a social media site shot and seriously injured a potential buyer in Beaver Falls, police said. → Read More
Gov. Wolf hosts opioid discussion, plans to tour the state
Gov. Wolf hosted a panel discussion on opioid abuse Wednesday at the governor's residence in Harrisburg, which featured members of law enforcement, treatment programs and the medical field. → Read More
Beaver Falls mother relieved by state House passage of medical marijuana bill
A Beaver Falls mother who has advocated for medical marijuana expresses relief at the state House's passage of bill addressing the issue. → Read More
Humane society: Eight dogs rescued from 'filthy' Koppel home
Eight dogs were rescued from a Koppel home after they were found living in dirty and unsafe conditions, authorities said. → Read More
Spring break travelers advised to follow Zika recommendations
Vacationers planning to travel to Mexico, the Caribbean or countries in South America for spring break are advised to follow guidelines to avoid the spread of the Zika virus. → Read More
Beaver Falls man sentenced for charity fraud
The former executive director of a Beaver-based nonprofit will serve 18 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to using charity donation money for personal expenses. → Read More
Boy's best friend: Service dog helps Brighton Twp. family in more ways than one
After their son was diagnosed with autism, a Brighton Township family sought out the help of a service dog turned best friend. → Read More
Officials discuss long-term problem of sexual assault in schools, colleges
Last month, Gov. Tom Wolf announced plans to kick-start It's on Us PA, a statewide campaign engaging leaders of school districts and higher education institutions, as well as students, teachers → Read More
Beaver County officials to track, address overdose crisis
With heroin and prescription drug overdose death rates in Beaver County unclear, local officials are working to piece together the complicated picture of addiction across the region. → Read More
State and county initiatives aim to reduce prescription drug, heroin use
Local and state initiatives have been proposed to help officials address a heroin and prescription drug crisis. → Read More