SCASD reveals preliminary sketches, areas of focus for elementary renovations
STATE COLLEGE - The State College Area School District has released the preliminary sketches for the elementary school renovations that were approved Monday night.
Ed Poprik, director of physical plant for the district, said these projects are long overdue.
Radio Park Elementary School, the newest of the three schools to be renovated, was built in 1962.
"When you look at a building that's in excess of 50 years old, you're really beyond the age of maintenance and into the area where you need to replace the building or renovate it,"
Theo Johnson's controversial punch at fraternity party
The Penn State football team off to another fine season, back in the national spotlight.
As we’ve seen over the years, that spotlight can follow players off the field as well.
Earlier this year, we heard about an incident involving one of the star players, where a punch was thrown, and charges filed.
What really happened, and what was the follow up?
Number 84 for Penn State is Theo Johnson.
Man faces over 130 years behind bars for multiple sex crimes against children in York Co.
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A York County man has been sentenced to 66.6 years to 133.2 years in State Prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children under the age of 16, according to officials.
The York County District Attorney's Office says 43-year-old Brody Kline, of Dover, was also determined to be a sexually violent predator. Kline was convicted last year of sexually assaulting multiple children under the age of 16.
Penn State releases 2020 football schedule, will open season at Indiana
Hollidaysburg Little League team advances to regional final
Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Still alive! The Hollidaysburg Little League team has advanced to the Mid-Atlantic regional final of the Little League World Series.
Hollidaysburg defeated the team from Washington D.C., by a score of 13-0, Thursday afternoon.
They will now face off against the team from Delaware Friday afternoon, with the winner advancing to the Little League World Series in Williamsport next week.
Friday's game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.
5 dead, dozens injured in fatal crash that has closed PA Turnpike
2nd UPDATE:WESTMORELAND/SOMERSET CO, Pa (WJAC) — According to the PA Turnpike, a portion of the eastbound lane is now reopen.
The eastbound section of the crash scene is before the Donegal exit and motorists can now enter the highway at the Donegal, Somerset and Bedford exits. Westbound lanes are still closed from Breezewood to New Stanton.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UPDATE:NBC Affiliate WPXI is reporting that 5 people have died in the crash that occurred around 4 a.
One injured after vehicle crashes into abandoned structure in Patton
Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — 911 officials in Cambria County say one person was injured early Tuesday morning after a vehicle reportedly crashed into an abandoned structure in Patton Borough.
Emergency officials say the crash occurred just after 5 a.m. along the 500 block of Magee Avenue.
Authorities say one person was transported to UPMC Altoona with unknown injuries.
Officials say multiple area departments were dispatched to the crash scene and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Moneyman plans "Johnstown's $10,000 Scavenger Hunt Presented by Ameriserv" 2021
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — If you're from the Johnstown area, you've probably heard of "The Moneyman."
This person has a secret identity and gives the community the chance to win cash & prizes.
He's now planning "Johnstown's $10,000 Scavenger Hunt Presented by Ameriserv."
It will be held Saturday, July 31st with check in beginning at 9:00 AM at the Galleria.
As the anonymous anonymous explains -- you can play in teams of two.
Pennsylvania SPCA recovers over 170 dogs from home
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. (WOLF) — The Pennsylvania SPCA rescued more than 170 dogs from a home on Friday.
The PSPCA was called to the home under the PA Bureau of Dog Law after an individual in the home passed away.
The initial number of animals recovered was 70, but more searches led officials to locate a total of 170 dogs. There were so many dogs in the home that they had to make a second trip on Saturday.
Police investigating early morning shots fired incident in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Altoona police are investigating an early morning shots fired incident near a local bar.
Police say officers were dispatched to the area near Zach's Sports Bar, located along 6th Ave., just before 1 a.m. Thursday, for multiple reports of shots being fired.
Officers say several individuals fled the area when police arrived.
Police say officers did recover shell casings in the bar's parking lot.
No injuries were reported in the incident and anyone with further information is asked to contact Altoona police detectives at 814-949-2564.