Pittsburgh Public Safety prepares for “Light up Night”
John Blinn, News Editor
November 21, 2019
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Public Safety is preparing the city for the large crowds that are expected to come with the city's "Light up Night." The annual event will take place on Nov. 22 and kick off the holiday season with various bands and other events. “As a native of this region, I am very...
Two men in arrested in Pittsburgh allegedly found with $10 million of cocaine
John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 27, 2019
PITTSBURGH -- Two Philadelphia men were arrested in Pittsburgh and found with 23 kilograms of cocaine. With the assistance North Versailles, Swissvale and Pennsylvania State Police, the District Attorney Narcotics Enforcement Team of Allegheny County made arrests in North Braddock. The arrests...
Amber Alert issued in statewide search for missing teen
Michael Delehanty and Gage Goulding
January 16, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pennsylvania State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing teen from Penn Hills. Police say that 16-year-old Marjani Aquil was allegedly abducted by 19-year-old Jermaine Rodgers. Aquil was last seen on Jan. 16 at approximately 3 p.m. at a residence on Glenbrook Drive. Autho...
South Butler County School District received threat via Snapchat
Soundharjya Babu and Gage Goulding
January 15, 2019
SAXONBURG — Officials at South Butler County School District say they received a threat Tuesday evening. Officials at the school district say that a threat was posted to Snapchat at the end of the school day Tuesday, according to a letter from Superintendent David Foley. According to Foley, school...
Pittsburgh Police prepare for First Night celebrations
Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 30, 2018
PITTSBURGH - Many will gather on New Year's Eve in downtown Pittsburgh to ring in the near year and Pittsburgh Police officers will be right there with them. The department said that the event will attract large crowds in many downtown areas on Dec. 31 as the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will host their...
Slippery Rock University student found dead on campus
Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 13, 2018
SLIPPERY ROCK - Authorities in Slippery Rock are investigating the death of a student at Slippery Rock University. The Butler Eagle reported on Wednesday that both Pennsylvania State Police and Slippery Rock University Police were called to Wally Rose Field at approximately 10:35 a.m. Police say ...
‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign starts with car seat checks
Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2018
PITTSBURGH -- The national "Click It or Ticket" campaign begins on Nov. 19. The Pennsylvania State Police will be conduction high visibility enforcement as part of the campaign and are offering free car seat fitting stations, according to a press release. Members of the department that are certified...
Pittsburgh Public Safety urges safety during Light Up Night
Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Public Safety is asking all attendees to the city's annual Light Up Night to be safe and law-abiding. On Friday, Light Up Night will bring thousands of people from near and far to the cities Golden Triangle to officially start the holiday season, but police in Pittsburgh are...