Gov. Wolf calls PA Senate's refusal to seat Jim Brewster 'unethical and undemocratic'

 Posted on May 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  244 words  |  Delta Gatti

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Gov. Tom Wolf is calling Republicans’ refusal to seat Democrat Jim Brewster in the Pennsylvania State Senate “unethical and undemocratic.” Both the House and Senate chambers swore in their newly elected members Tuesday. Republicans, who hold majorities in both chambers, refused to seat Sen. Jim Brewster of Allegheny County as the duly elected Senator from the 45th Senate District. Brewster’s election has been certified by the state but is being contested by Republican challenger Nicole Ziccarelli over mail in ballots. [Read More]

Hundreds of Kmart and Sears stores set to close

 Posted on May 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  217 words  |  Brenda Moya

PENNSYLVANIA – More Sears and Kmart stores around the area are closing after "Sears holdings" filed for bankruptcy Monday morning. The company currently operates more than 700 stores but has been struggling the last few years and recently closed stores in Johnstown and State College. Now, 142 more stores will be closing. The list of store closures includes this Kmart here in Altoona. Also on the list is the Sears in Dubois. [Read More]

Man breaks into Somerset County home, claims he is God

 Posted on May 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  292 words  |  Christie Applegate

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Somerset County say a man is behind bars after he reportedly broke into a home earlier this week and told the homeowners that he was God. According to the affidavit, troopers were dispatched early Monday morning for a reported burglary at a residence in Black Township. Police say the caller reported that is she was passing by the home and noticed that all of the lights were on inside. [Read More]

Biden filling out top White House team with campaign veterans

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  28 words  |  Christie Applegate

Biden filling out top White House team with campaign veterans

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Coroner IDs victim of deadly Adams Township fire

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  417 words  |  Christie Applegate

UPDATE | CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — During a press conference Thursday morning, Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees identified the victim of Wednesday's fatal house fire in Adams Township. Lees said officials identified the victim, via dental records, as 47-year-old April Baxendale. Investigators say Baxendale died as a result of toxic smoke and gas inhalation, as well as thermal injuries, including burns on 75-percent of her body. Authorities say Baxendale and a relative were reportedly sleeping in a portable tent, in the first-floor living area of their Mount Airy Drive residence, when flames broke out. [Read More]

Marco Gonzales traded to Pirates, 2 days after he was acquired by Braves

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  135 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Marco Gonzales' time with the Atlanta Braves lasted just two days, ending when the pitcher was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates along with cash Tuesday night for a player to be named or cash. Atlanta acquired the 31-year-old left-hander from the Seattle Mariners on Sunday night along with outfielder Jarred Kelenic, infielder Evan White and $4.5 million for right-handed pitchers Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar. Gonzales started 148 games over seven seasons with Seattle and had a 4. [Read More]

Restoration work continues at historic Centre Co. church

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  242 words  |  Delta Gatti

CENTRE CO, Pa (WJAC) — In Centre County, restoration work continues at a historic church that still draws attention, even though the last regular service there was nearly 100 years ago. In a small cemetery next to Egg Hill Church, one of the gravestones is for a revolutionary war veteran. The church was first built in the 1830's, was rebuilt in 1860 and got its name because it sits on a remote, Potter Township hill that the locals thought was egg shaped. [Read More]

Steelers practice under the lights at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  45 words  |  Brenda Moya

LATROBE — The Pittsburgh Steelers left their usual training camp home at St. Vincent College for a night.

The team practiced at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 2.

Watch the video above to see what head coach Mike Tomlin liked about the workout.

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Surveillance footage of gas purchase leads to arson, double homicide arrest

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  341 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

PHOENIX (TND) — A woman who was arrested in connection to an arson and two murders was seen in surveillance footage showing "a very small amount of gas" being purchased at gas station. Katisha Susan Smith, 44 was arrested last week for her involvement in the April 27 arson at a Phoenix building that killed two people. Sheriff's investigators found a deceased person inside J&J Sofa Manufacturing while processing the scene after the fire was extinguished, according to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. [Read More]

$4 million awarded to John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to develop access road

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  313 words  |  Christie Applegate

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — $4 million has been awarded to the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to develop an access road. The announcement was made by local, state, and federal representatives Thursday afternoon inside the airport. Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson secured the money for the improvement project. "Our local airports -- and I'm talking about the small, regional ones like we're standing in right now -- are essential to the economy," [Read More]