Minneapolis officer killed in ambush while responding to shooting scene

 Posted on May 2, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  642 words  |  Christie Applegate

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis police officer responding to a shooting call was ambushed and killed Thursday when he stopped to provide aid to a man who appeared to be a victim. That man instead wound up shooting the officer, authorities said. The death of Officer Jamal Mitchell happened during a chaotic situation involving two crime scenes two blocks apart that left three people dead, two others hospitalized in critical condition and another officer and a firefighter with less serious injuries. [Read More]

Pittsburgh Penguins Mike Sullivan named U.S. mens hockey coach for 2026 Milan Olympics

 Posted on May 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  457 words  |  Delta Gatti

Mike Sullivan was selected U.S. coach for the 2026 Milan Olympics on Saturday, an expected move that puts the two-time Stanley Cup champion in charge of the country’s bid for its first gold medal since the “Miracle On Ice” in 1980. USA Hockey also announced the Pittsburgh Penguins coach will be behind the bench for the Four Nations Face-Off next year, a tournament the NHL will showcase in February 2025 for a taste of international competition leading up to the Olympics. [Read More]

School apologizes for assignment asking 5th grader to 'pretend to be a white slave master'

 Posted on May 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  548 words  |  Delta Gatti

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Two Somerset County parents say they were surprised to find what they say is an "alarming assignment" brought home by their fifth-grade daughter last week. Conemaugh Township elementary parents Shannon and Kenneth Poole say their daughter brought home an assignment last week instructing students to “pretend to be a white master looking to buy a slave.” “On Thursday morning, we got an assignment in our daughter’s schoolwork folder, and it was basically a colored in worksheet that was titled ‘auctions, winnings to the highest bidder. [Read More]

Continued rainfall delays investigation into landslide that closed Johnstown roadway

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  28 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Continued rainfall delays investigation into landslide that closed Johnstown roadway

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Court recommends pre-trial release for '8 Passengers' YouTuber Ruby Franke

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  257 words  |  Christie Applegate

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A district court in Utah recommended the release of Ruby Franke, known for her '8 Passengers' YouTube channel, who was charged with six counts of second-degree felony child abuse, pending trial. A public safety assessment report suggested Franke's release before trial with restrictions, including monthly check-ins by phone. As of Wednesday, both Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt, remained in custody at Washington County Jail but in separate areas. [Read More]

Discussing the history and future of radio with WRSC's Jeff Byers

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  621 words  |  Christie Applegate

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. -- It is National Radio Day, a celebration held on August 20th since the early 1990s. This day recognizes the first device to allow for mass communication, transferring information far and wide...and changing the world forever. If you ask Jeff Byers of WRSC, or any other radio host for that matter, they will tell you the importance of radio is to be able to reach through the speakers and touch the lives of your audience. [Read More]

Family of Anna 'Mo' Wilson files lawsuit against her convicted killer, Kaitlin Armstrong

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  432 words  |  Christie Applegate

AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — Nearly two years after her death, the family of Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her convicted killer, Kaitlin Armstrong. Armstrong is currently serving a 90-year prison sentence for the murder of 25-year-old Wilson. "When you shot Moriah in the heart, you shot me in the heart," said Karen Wilson when addressing Armstrong, moments after a jury sentenced her to decades in prison and a $10,000 fine. [Read More]

Services begin at UPMC Ebensburg facility

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  139 words  |  Christie Applegate

EBENSBURG, Pa. - The UPMC outpatient center in Ebensburg has opened. The facility project was announced in January of 2017 and brings both UPMC family practice and specialty care physicians and outpatient testing and therapy services to Cambria County. Cambria Township engineer Jack Schaffer said he signed off on the final inspection Tuesday, and the facility opened Wednesday. He said some general maintenance, like cleaning up debris, filling cracks in pavement and street-sweeping, needs to be completed. [Read More]

Somerset votes to increase taxes; residents share mixed responses

 Posted on May 1, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  318 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Increasing taxes was at the forefront of discussion at the Somerset Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. Residents shared their frustrations with commissioners, who explained why they say they are raising taxes. The decision goes both ways as there are people who say they understand, while others say they don’t want things to change. Somerset County commissioners passed a motion Tuesday to increase taxes for residents. “I want to know where the money is going,” one resident said. [Read More]

Altoona nurses travel to UPMC headquarters, demand leaders address 'growing care crisis'

 Posted on April 30, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  615 words  |  Christie Applegate

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Healthcare workers across the United States have been caring for others in the midst of a nationwide staffing shortage. Nurses from UPMC Altoona took took their fight to the steps of UPMC Headquarters on Wednesday morning to address the staffing crisis they say is facing their hospital. "This is unacceptable." That's what Sandy Wagner -- a Registered Nurse in the ICU at UPMC Altoona -- said during her speech at the kick-off press conference. [Read More]