Missouri Popeyes employee, 17, shoots man inside restaurant

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  88 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Bridgeton, MO — An argument inside a fast food restaurant Saturday in Missouri resulted in an employee shooting a customer, according to police. Bridgeton, Missouri police say a 17-year-old employee at a Popeye’s restaurant shot a customer in the lobby. Investigators say there was an altercation between the customer and a female employee that led up to the shooting. The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and the employee was taken into custody. [Read More]

Mother of toddler found near dead in squalid Ohio apartment found guilty: court docs

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  461 words  |  Delta Gatti

The mother of a toddler who police found clinging to life in a filthy Ohio apartment was found guilty on multiple charges in connection to the case, according to online records. Court documents show Rabyah Muballigh appeared in court Thursday and pleaded no contest. The plea means she a plea she neither admitted to nor disputed the charges and serves as an alternative to pleading guilty or not guilty. Muballigh was previously indicted by a grand jury on felony assault and child endangerment. [Read More]

New nonprofit paying for pet medical bills

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  726 words  |  Christie Applegate

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) - There’s a new nonprofit in Cambria County that's helping families pay for their animal's medical bills, when they can't afford it. They are our best friends, always by our side but owning a pet can tug at your wallet. That’s why Missy LaMonaca from Johnstown and two of her friends started the Fat Cat Emergency Medical Fund in December. “It's kind of funny. We all have different professions; one of is a vet tech, I work in the steel industry, and one's an ER nurse. [Read More]

PA Chick-Fil-A places ban on unaccompanied minors dining in

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  123 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

A Pennsylvania Chick-fil-A is now requiring younger dine-in customers to be accompanied by an adult. The fast-food restaurant in Royersford says anyone can still come in and purchase food to go, but customers younger than 16 that want to eat inside the restaurant need to be with an adult. The owner says they have been dealing with issues such as bad language, mistreatment of property, and disrespect of employees. He says it most often happens on weekends, when teens walk over from a nearby park, unaccompanied. [Read More]

PSU professor accused of stalking, taking 'up-skirt' photos of faculty member

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  474 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Authorities with Penn State University police say a campus professor is facing charges after being accused of stalking and taking "up-skirt" photos of a fellow faculty member. According to the affidavit, police say the victim reported in early August that she believed that a man, who was unknown to her, had been following her around inside the Willard Building and attempting to take photos of her " [Read More]

4 homicide victims in Clearfield County in 2017

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  302 words  |  Christie Applegate

CLEARFIELD - Officials said there were four homicide victims in Clearfield County in 2017. "We ended 2017 with a higher than normal number of intentional deaths," Clearfield County District Attorney Bill Shaw said. According to statistics from the Clearfield County Coroner, there were only two active homicides from 2000-2011, two in 2012, three in 2013, zero in 2014, three in 2015 and one in 2016. “It’s a trend that we don’t like to see," [Read More]

Altoona VA celebrates Women's History Month; will host public forum on women's healthcare

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  186 words  |  Brenda Moya

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — The James E. van Zandt VA Medical Center is celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting female veteran's achievements and contributions to our history, culture, and society. This year marks the 100th year for veteran's affairs caring for the women who've served in our military. Officials say several events are being planned throughout the month, including a virtual women's public health forum, for female veterans, which will be held on Thursday. [Read More]

Mother arrested after 7-year-old daughter's body found decaying in apartment closet

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  126 words  |  Brenda Moya

WASHINGTON (TND) — The mother of a 7-year-old girl was arrested and is facing charges after her daughter's body was found decaying in a vacant apartment closet. Alondra Hobbs, 27, was charged with felony murder and cruelty in the second degree, DeKalb County Police Department said. The department's spokesperson told The Associated Press that Hobbs was at a hospital. According to a police report, the body of Alivia Hobbs-Jordan was discovered by officers at the Hidden Valley Apartment Complex outside of Atlanta on June 25 after a neighbor reported the dead child in the empty apartment. [Read More]

Toxic, self-cloning species of 'jumping worms' invading the US

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  218 words  |  Christie Applegate

WASHINGTON (TND) —A new species of toxic worms has been making its way through the United States. These worms, known as hammerhead worms, were reportedly spotted last fall in the country and have been causing mayhem in soil and gardens. As reported by Bangor Daily News, these worms prey on earthworms, which help keep soil healthy by turning organic materials into useful compost, increasing soil nutrients and moisture intake. Native to Japan and the Korean Peninsula, this invasive species of " [Read More]