Somerset county business giving away free pizzas to pay it forward

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  310 words  |  Brenda Moya

Windber, PA (WJAC) — A pizza shop owner from Somerset County decided to start a campaign that would bring smiles to the faces of his customers. He believes a simple act of kindness can bring the community together. “Windber and the Johnstown area are filled with kind and brilliant people and we wanted to show that in some sort of way,” says Mimo’s Pizza owner Pino Gallina. “People out there are good and they mean well. [Read More]

Are more charges looming against a motorist arrested in Centre County following chase?

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  241 words  |  Brenda Moya

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The motorist who says he was assaulted by state police prior to his arrest in Centre County could be facing even more criminal charges stemming from the high-speed chase that police say happened before he was arrested. “They're trying to kill me, keeping me locked up.” Dereck Raimey returned to the Centre County Prison this week after his bail was doubled to $100,000. The decision followed a hearing in which his attorney is challenging whether state police had probable cause to charge Raimey last December while he was driving on Interstate 80. [Read More]

Local gun shop honors Windber's mining history

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Christie Applegate

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North Star students return to class; law enforcement investigating 'mysterious' incident

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  332 words  |  Brenda Moya

UPDATE |SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Monday marked the first day back on campus for many students and staff at North Star high school following Thursday morning’s “mysterious” situation where 41 students went to the hospital and were treated for symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Superintendent Louis Lepley says attendance was at a normal rate. Officials say the school is considered safe following an investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency. [Read More]

Over 2 dozen boroughs affected by massive water main break in Pittsburgh

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  30 words  |  Delta Gatti

Over 2 dozen boroughs affected by massive water main break in Pittsburgh

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PennDOT warns of delays and closures

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  183 words  |  Brenda Moya

A major Johnstown-area road project will soon be underway. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is warning local drivers about upcoming road work.. Officials say drivers can expect to see road delays and construction starting next week. PennDOT officials tell us that roadwork will begin throughout Route 56, starting April 8. They say it is part of a new rehabilitation and restoration project throughout Johnstown, as well as Richland and Stoneycreek townships. [Read More]

Pirates open up PNC Park in 2001

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  236 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN — COVID-19 has forced Major League Baseball to postpone its 2020 regular season. The latest WJAC-TV 6 Sports Stories segment features the opening of a new home for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2001, the Pirates left Three Rivers Stadium, and moved into PNC Park. Before the regular season started, the Pirates hosted the New York Mets in an exhibition game. St. Marys High School grad, then rookie pitcher Joe Beimel made an appearance for Pittsburgh. [Read More]

Berlin man accused of assaulting officer after police respond for PFA violation

 Posted on June 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  133 words  |  Brenda Moya

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities say a Somerset County man is behind bars after he allegedly punched a woman and kicked a police officer in the face. Investigators say on Sunday, Windber police were called to a 17th Street home for a report of an unwanted person. Police say 25-year-old Cameron Kenney, of Berlin, was at the home and had reportedly punched a woman there in the face the prior day. [Read More]

Duo charged with homicide after Clearfield Co. man shot during custody exchange

 Posted on June 1, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  853 words  |  Christie Applegate

UPDATE |CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — State police in Clearfield County are providing new details on Saturday's deadly shooting in Morris Township as authorities say two people are now facing homicide charges in the case. According to the affidavit, police say troopers were dispatched to a residence along Albert Lane late Saturday night for a reported fatal shooting. Police say the victim, 33-year-old Kodey Parks, was reportedly found with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. [Read More]

Ranked-choice voting has challenged the status quo. Its popularity will be tested in Nov.

 Posted on June 1, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1233 words  |  Delta Gatti

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska's new election system — with open primaries and ranked voting — has been a model for those in other states who are frustrated by political polarization and a sense that voters lack real choice at the ballot box. Used for the first time in 2022, the changes helped propel the first Alaska Native to a seat in Congress. They could be short-lived. Opponents of ranked voting want to repeal it and are entangled in a legal fight over whether their initiative will be able to remain on Alaska's November ballot. [Read More]