Little Rock Nine: Where are they now?

 Posted on May 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  594 words  |  Brenda Moya

WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) -- 60 years ago today, nine African-American students entered Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was the first time students of color were permitted on campus after the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation of schools was unconstitutional. Two days before the students were finally able to enter the school, they were faced by a large mob that became violent. 1,000 people cursed and fought against the students being in the same classrooms as white students. [Read More]

Shooting at Halloween attraction kills 1 teen, wounds 2nd

 Posted on May 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  115 words  |  Delta Gatti

NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say gunfire at a popular Halloween attraction in western Pennsylvania killed one teenager and critically wounded another - with another teenager being sought as a suspect. Allegheny County police said the shooting was reported at about 8:15 p.m. Saturday at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles. First responders found two 15-year-old youths shot and took them to hospitals, where one was pronounced dead in the emergency room and the other was listed in critical condition. [Read More]

Three key factors led to riot at Cambria Co. Prison

 Posted on May 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  234 words  |  Christie Applegate

CAMBRIA CO, Pa (WJAC) — According to Warden Christian Smith, preliminary investigation has determined that last Friday's riot at the Cambria County Prison was due to a combination of three factors. (1) The prison had been under a lockdown status for approximately one week due to COVID-19, which led tensions in that unit to be high. (2) The inmates were not satisfied with the meals they were receiving. While still meeting all nutritional requirements, the regular menu had been changed to a more simplified menu for the breakfast and lunch meals. [Read More]

Central Cambria school board approves 'reconfiguration' of elementary school grade levels

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  300 words  |  Delta Gatti

UPDATE |CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Central Cambria school board has voted to approve a plan to "reconfigure" the grade levels of the district's two elementary schools. Effective next school year, Jackson Elementary will remain open but will only consist of kindergarten through second grade students who reside in Jackson Township. The Cambria Elementary School will consist of kindergarten through second grade students who reside in Cambria Township and Ebensburg Borough. [Read More]

Death penalty to be sought in officer's slaying

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  134 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Prosecutors have announced plans to seek the death penalty in the slaying of an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer shot to death in a street confrontation last month. The Allegheny County district attorney's office informed the court Monday of intent to seek capital punishment should 30-year-old Christian Bey be convicted of first-degree murder. Prosecutors also unsealed the homicide and firearms crimes criminal complaint against Bey in the July 14 shooting of 36-year-old Officer Calvin Hall during a street dispute in the Homewood neighborhood as a party was going on. [Read More]

Disney's 'Pocahontas' actor arrested in Ohio

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  210 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

XENIA, Ohio (WKEF) — The actor known as the voice of Pocahontas in the Disney film was reportedly charged with disorderly conduct in Ohio. The Xenia Police Department said 55-year-old Irene Bedard-Wilson, of Dayton, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. EDT on Friday at 29 E. Main St. after reports of two women arguing. Bedard-Wilson reportedly walked into the street, "without any regard for traffic." Police said they made contact with Bedard-Wilson and noticed an odor of alcohol on her breath. [Read More]

Steelers to sign free-agent LB Patrick Queen

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  95 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

PITTSBURGH (AP) — According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly planning to sign free agent linebacker Patrick Queen. The 24-year-old was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2020 after playing collegiately at LSU, where he won a National Championship. Reports indicate that Queen is expected to sign a 3-year, $41 million deal with Pittsburgh. In four seasons with Baltimore, Queen appeared in all 67 career games, where he tallied 454 total tackles, 13. [Read More]

Weakland Farms corn maze, behind and above the scenes

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  314 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Fall is officially here, which means it's time to start enjoying all of your favorite seasonal activities. Whether it takes you a few minutes or even a few hours, going through a corn maze is a staple for fall festivities. But have you ever wondered how those huge maze designs are made? Some corn maze designers go as far as using GPS to get their design just right, but Weakland Farms does it without technology. [Read More]

Boscov's encouraging local nonprofits to participate in 'Friends Helping Friends' campaign

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  116 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Boscov's stores around the area are encouraging local nonprofit organizations to register for their "Friends Helping Friends" campaign. "Friends Helping Friends" raises funds for local nonprofits by donating a percentage of Boscov's sales, on a specified date, to the organizations. Nonprofit organizations have until Sept. 30 to register to participate in the fundraiser event, which will be held on Oct. 14-15. On those days, shoppers are encouraged to mention the name of the registered nonprofit that they are supporting, at check-out, and Boscov's will donate 5% of the sale to the aforementioned organization. [Read More]