OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – On Saturday evening, a new Miss Wisconsin was crowned in Oshkosh, qualifying for the Miss America competition in 2025. 22-year-old Mandi Genord of Beaver Dam swept the title among 30 others from across Wisconsin. ‘This is the absolute best job in sports’: Ed Policy named next Packers Chairman, President & CEO […]
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Mandi Genord of Beaver Dam earns Miss Wisconsin 2024 crown and will compete for Miss America 2025 title
OSHKOSH – Mandi Genord will compete for the title of Miss America 2025. The 22-year-old Beaver Dam woman claimed the Miss Wisconsin 2024 crown Saturday evening at Alberta Kimball Auditorium at Oshkosh West High School from a field of 30 contestants from across the state. Genord served as Miss Wisconsin’s Teen in 2018. She is […]
Balloon release held in honor of man who drowned in Beaver County creek
Zaire Ellis was only 21 years old when he drowned in the Connoquenessing Creek a week ago. He was an Ambridge High School graduate and had recently received his HVAC degree along with a job offer. Friday night, those who knew and loved Zaire gathered outside of his alma mater for a balloon release in […]
Versatex to invest $40 million, create 80 new jobs in Beaver County
ALIQUIPPA — Beaver County-based building materials supplier Versatex will invest $40 million to double production capacity and build a new 96,500-square-foot facility in the Aliquippa Industrial Park. The move is expected to create at least 80 new jobs in the region, building on the company’s current 180-person workforce in Aliquippa and 400-person workforce in Scranton. […]
Heartbroken parents mourn loss of man who died swimming in Beaver County creek
Zaire Ellis’ parents say he was with a group of friends when he tried to swim across the Connoquenessing Creek Thursday night. Friday afternoon, divers found his body. Now, his family is remembering the accomplished old soul who never met a stranger. >> Man, 21, found dead in Connoquenessing Creek Brandi Ellis and Anthony Price […]
1 person injured after vehicle crashes into creek in Beaver County
One person was injured after a crash in Beaver County. Beaver County dispatchers say the crash happened on Blockhouse Run Road in New Brighton. Investigators say a vehicle crashed into a creek. One person was flown to a hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time. This is a developing story. Check back for updates […]
Beaver Island celebrates top grads from Class of 2024
BEAVER ISLAND — The Beaver Island Class of 2024 is ready to cross the stage this Saturday. Prior to the graduation, Beaver Island Community School is honoring its top graduates. Aedan Cole Graduating top of his class is Valedictorian Aedan Cole, the child of Rose and Brian Cole. Earning Summa Cum Laude honors, Cole participated […]
2 teens injured after vehicle crashes into tree in Beaver County
Two teens were injured when a vehicle crashed into a tree in Beaver County. Beaver County dispatchers say emergency crews were called to Bocktown Road in Raccoon Township at around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday. Raccoon Township Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle after hitting a patch of gravel and crashed into a […]
2 people flown to hospital from motorcycle crash in Beaver County
Two people were injured in a motorcycle crash in Beaver County. The crash happened in the 500 block of Route 68 just after 9:30 p.m. Two people were flown to local hospitals from the crash. There is currently no word on their conditions. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel […]
Beaver Island Parkway Bridge reopened on Grand Island
May 24—The Beaver Island Parkway Bridge over the thruway’s I-190 in Grand Island reopened to traffic on Friday, ahead of the busy Memorial Day travel weekend. The bridge was replaced as part of an $8.3 million project which included increased vertical clearance, wider travel lanes and new riding surface. “The replacement of the Beaver Island […]
‘Not just a football project.’ Penn State trustees approve $700M Beaver Stadium renovation
The Penn State board of trustees approved $700 million in renovations to Beaver Stadium during a meeting Tuesday morning that was, at time, contentious. Many details of the $700 million makeover have been largely unknown to the public, and only a draft illustration of the exterior was shown in a presentation Tuesday. The design isn’t […]