What is ketamine, the drug reported on Matthew Perry's autopsy?

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  378 words  |  Brenda Moya

WASHINGTON (TND) — Friends actor Matthew Perry died due to the “acute effects” of ketamine, according to the results of an autopsy report. Ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance – meaning it’s only available from pharmacies with a prescription – that has been used for decades in humans and animals as an anesthetic during medical procedures. In 2019, the FDA approved ketamine infusions to treat depression and anxiety, and it has also been prescribed to treat substance-use disorders. [Read More]

'LITTLE RASCALS' | Group of kids rob a bank, still at large

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  122 words  |  Delta Gatti

HOUSTON (WOAI/KABB) — A group of kids, between the ages of 14 and 18, robbed a Wells Fargo Bank, and are still on the run. The official FBI Houston account on X (formerly Twitter) made a post on Thursday that instantly gained traction, deeming the robbers "Little Rascals." The robbery happened Thursday afternoon, when the group of teens walked into the Wells Fargo location near Interstate 45 and West Road, near Greenpoint on the city's North Side. [Read More]

5 animals killed in Boswell house fire; firefighter transported

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  104 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Somerset County say five animals were killed in a house fire Friday morning in Boswell. 911 officials say crews from Cambria and Somerset counties were dispatched to the blaze, located along the 300 block of Allegheny Street, just before 9 a.m. According to Boswell Deputy Fire Chief Michael Sopich, the home suffered extensive damage. Officials say the residents were not home at the time and a state police fire marshal has been called in to investigate. [Read More]

Abortion rally in Johnstown following March for Life in Washington D.C.

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  261 words  |  Brenda Moya

The annual March for Life in Washington D.C. took place on Friday, 51 years after the original Roe v. Wade decision, rallying people taking a pro-life stance on abortion from around the nation. “The democrats have found their voice. They have made this a top priority,” president of Susan B. Anthony pro-life America Marjorie Dannenfelser said. “Our guys, not so much. The abortion issue can really advantage our candidates if they step up and say the right things. [Read More]

Central PA Festival of the Arts preps for post-Covid return in July

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  405 words  |  Delta Gatti

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — In less than a month, the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts will return to the streets of downtown State College. But after two years away, there's a lot in store for art-lovers in our region. "It's a five-day celebration of the arts with performing in visual arts takes place right here in downtown State College," the festival's executive director, Rick Bryant, told 6 News on Wednesday. [Read More]

New report says Freeh report "flawed"

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  721 words  |  Christie Applegate

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) — An internal report by seven Penn State trustees questions the findings of the 2012 Freeh Report and the methods used to draw its conclusions. The document, officially titled, “Report to the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania State University on the Freeh Report’s flawed methodology and conclusions” was completed and presented to the full trustee board in the summer of 2018. The seven trustees who commissioned the report said the full board decided to not make its findings public. [Read More]

Toys R Us to close its doors

 Posted on May 8, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  436 words  |  Delta Gatti

One of the country's most well-known toy store chains is closing its doors. Toys R Us is exploring a plan to liquidate the company, closing hundreds of stores and laying off some 30,000 people. The retailer announced Wednesday that it filed to liquidate and close all its 735 stores nationwide. The company's CEO saying in a statement that, "This is a profoundly sad day for us as well as the millions of kids and families who we have served for the past 70 years. [Read More]

'He was always friendly' Family of Charles St. shooting victim remembers Clifton Earl Johnson

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  334 words  |  Christie Applegate

Somerset County, PA — It was a horrifying realization to friends and family of Johnson. State police say they found his body “partially” under the door of this barn on Charles Street in shade township. Now loved ones are speaking out. “I knew him since he was a kid. We kind of grew up together.” says longtime friend of Cliff Johnson, Rick Lohr. Him and others say they are remembering who he was as a person. [Read More]

Danville content creator raises over $80k for children's org on Twitch

 Posted on May 7, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  580 words  |  Brenda Moya

One form of fundraising that's become more popular recently is live-streaming. Folks ranging from politicians to average people in their homes have seen the fundraising potential for charity streams on various platforms. A content creator from Danville, DGR Dave, raised tens of thousands of dollars for a foundation that helps sick or injured children have a more joyful experience during their treatment. He did all that while streaming himself playing video games on the platform Twitch. [Read More]