Portland State University faces $750K in repairs after protest occupation of library

 Posted on May 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  242 words  |  Christie Applegate

PORTLAND, Ore. — It could cost between $750,000 and $875,000 to repair Portland State University's publicly-funded Millar Library after it was heavily damaged and vandalized during a protest occupation earlier this month. Millar Library was occupied by pro-Palestine protesters who staged an occupation of the building in late April through early May. READ MORE: KATU's full coverage of the protests and occupation at Portland State University Portland Police previously gaveKATU a look at the extensive damage in the library, which included paint-covered floors, piles of trash, wooden pallets, and tents scattered all over the building. [Read More]

'School Of Rock' actor Kevin Clark dies after being hit by a car

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  31 words  |  Brenda Moya

'School Of Rock' actor Kevin Clark dies after being hit by a car

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2 found dead in Gallitzin home, investigation underway, officials say

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  235 words  |  Brenda Moya

GALLITZIN, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE: The bodies of two people found dead Monday in Gallitzin Borough have been identified. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees says Brett Fowler and Brianna Knopp died of a drug overdose. Lees says there are 12 confirmed overdoses this year in Cambria County and five pending toxicology results. He says the average age for overdoses this year in Cambria County is 41 years old. UPDATE: Police were at a scene Monday morning at a home on Wilson Street in Gallitzin after receiving a call about two bodies inside the home. [Read More]

Coroner IDs victim of fatal motorcycle crash on Route 403 in Indiana County

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  94 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Indiana County, PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Indiana County say a Homer City man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a fatal motorcycle crash in Buffington Township. According to the coroner's report, the man was identified as 26-year-old Steven McCloskey. Investigators say McCloskey was reportedly traveling northbound along Route 403, just before 3 p.m., when an SUV crossed into his lane of travel and struck him head-on. Officials say McCloskey, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene. [Read More]

New brewery to open in DuBois

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  230 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

DUBOIS - A unique nano-brewery will open its doors Saturday in Clearfield County. BoxCar Brew Works is located at the Depot at Doolittle's on Rich Valley Highway in DuBois. Brewer and manager, John Frampton, said the concept is to provide a place for home brewers and secondary brewers to share their products. "It's an original idea. I don't know of any other brewery doing it," Frampton said. "There's a lot of home brewers out there that only brew products for family and friends. [Read More]

Teen asked girl if she thought gun was 'loaded or unloaded' before pulling trigger

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  616 words  |  Brenda Moya

2nd UPDATE |CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police are providing new details about Sunday's shooting in Brady Township, Clearfield County, that involved two juveniles. According to the affidavit, police say the teenager charged in the shooting, 14-year-old Aaron Klingensmith, reportedly asked the victim if she wanted to see his dad's gun. Investigators say Klingensmith then admitted to pickup up the Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm handgun and pointing it at the victim. [Read More]

Woman leaps from pier, swims away from police after caught having sex in public

 Posted on May 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  317 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

NAPLES, Fla. (TND) — A young woman was arrested after she allegedly jumped off a pier and into the ocean. The 20-year-old's escape happened at the Naples Pier after she and a 23-year-old man were caught having sex, according to authorities. On Memorial Day, a Naples police officer responded to the pier in response to calls about a man and woman having sex - one of those calls was from a mother whose children witnessed the alleged act. [Read More]

After appearing on red carpet at Met Gala, Nelly Korda goes for 6th straight LPGA Tour win

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  765 words  |  Brenda Moya

CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Things are going well for Nelly Korda these days, that's for sure. The 25-year-old has won a record-tying five straight tournament starts. She has the No. 1 ranking in the world, along with the 2024 lead in earnings, scoring average and points for the player of the year award. And on top of it all, she got to live out a childhood dream by walking the red carpet at the Met Gala earlier this week. [Read More]

Cameron Co. park seeing increase in visitors ahead of fall camping season

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  165 words  |  Delta Gatti

Cameron County, PA (WJAC) — Visitors to Sinnemahoning State Park have been packing the park this summer despite high gas prices, lack of rain, lower water levels in the streams, and issues with the economy. The park manager says the campground has been full and the park in general has been busy. Space for camping this fall is filling up fast as people flock to our northern tier areas in October. [Read More]

Former UFC star, WWE HOFers highlight Big Time Wrestling's return to Jaffa Shrine

 Posted on May 12, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  331 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — On Friday, pro wrestling returned to Altoona in a big way, as some huge wrestling stars, including two WWE Hall of Famers visited a local building with a rich wrestling history. Big Time Wrestling returned to the Jaffa Shrine for the first time since 2019 and they brought one of wrestling's biggest legends with them. "Four years and four months brother we're back. Finally, four years and four months. [Read More]