Blair County animal shelter closed due to yellow jacket infestation

 Posted on April 25, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  154 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — The Central PA Humane Society in Blair County announced Thursday that the shelter will be closed until further notice due to a large insect infestation. According to a Facebook post from the shelter, a large swarm of yellow jackets has created a hive above the cat kennel area. Officials say the hive has damaged the ceiling area, allowing the wasps to freely enter the shelter. [Read More]

Man sentenced to 4 years for criminal negligence in deaths of 34 aboard scuba boat

 Posted on April 25, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  970 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a scuba dive boat captain to four years in prison and three years supervised release for criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel. The Sept. 2, 2019, blaze was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history, and prompted changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform and several ongoing lawsuits. Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer last year. [Read More]

PSU president announces major budget cuts to help alleviate university's financial deficit

 Posted on April 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  307 words  |  Christie Applegate

University Park, PA (WJAC) — Millions of dollars in funding cuts are in the works at Penn State, according to the university’s president, as work continues on reaching a balanced budget. Penn State officials say the university continues to spend more than it is earning in revenue. University president Neeli Bendapudi stressed that they are working to reverse that trend in a budget update message this week. The reasons for the shortfall range from higher costs and declining enrollment for higher education nationwide, among other reasons. [Read More]

Former Penguins Johnson, Schultz sign with Metro Division rivals

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  112 words  |  Christie Applegate

Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — Friday was opening day for NHL free agency and the Pittsburgh Penguins saw two of their former defenders ink deals with division rivals. According to NHL.com, Jack Johnson, who was recently placed on waivers by Pittsburgh, signed a 1-year contract with the New York Rangers. Additionally, two-time Stanley Cup champion Justin Schultz signed a two-year deal with the Washington Capitals. The Schultz deal is reportedly worth $4 million per year, NHL. [Read More]

Jury in hush money trial finds Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  778 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

NEW YORK (TND) — A New York City jury convicted Donald Trump on all felony counts in his hush money trial Thursday afternoon. A dozen jurors deliberated for hours since they began Wednesday morning. The guilty verdict was returned Thursday after 9 1/2 hours of deliberations. The former president called the trial "rigged" and blamed the Biden administration for Thursday's outcome. He also called Judge Juan M. Merchan "corrupt." "The real verdict is going to be on November 5," [Read More]

Localized flooding causing road closures throughout the area

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  703 words  |  Delta Gatti

Emergency officials throughout our area have received numerous calls for flooded roadways as heavy rainfall continues to fall. Multiple rounds of heavy rain have moved through the area over the past few days. Most of the region has picked up over 2.5 inches of rain in just the past day, prompting flood watches, warnings, and advisories. The steadiest rain will taper off later in the day on Wednesday with just a few lingering showers throughout the rest of the week. [Read More]

Rescue pitbull attacked alleged Altoona burglar, helped restrain him until police arrived

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  287 words  |  Delta Gatti

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Spuds, a nine-year-old pitbull, lives with his family along Third Avenue in Altoona. "Spuds is a protector," his owner, Leroy Rucker, told 6 News. On March 24th, the rescue dog helped rescue his own family, when someone uninvited came knocking. "I was just sitting in here watching TV with the dogs like I always do," Rucker said. That was when an alleged intruder came through the front door. [Read More]

Steelers' training camp returning to Latrobe

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  136 words  |  Delta Gatti

Latrobe, PA (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday that they will be returning to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for training camp. The team has not held training camp at the college for the past two seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are very excited to return to Saint Vincent College for our Training Camp later this summer," said Steelers President Art Rooney II. "We always appreciate the support from Saint Vincent as well as the Latrobe community. [Read More]