1 person dead, multiple injured after Lewistown high-rise fire, officials say
LEWISTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) -- One woman is dead, and several others were injured after an early morning fire at a high-rise apartment building in Lewistown, Mifflin County, according to a fire official.
Lewistown Borough Fire Chief Bob Barlett said they were called to the Kish Apartments on South Main Street just after 5 on Thanksgiving morning for an automatic fire alarm.
His crews quickly discovered fire in an apartment on the third floor with a woman victim inside.
Charges dismissed against former Westmont music teacher accused of raping student
Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Authorities have confirmed to 6 News that charges in one of the two cases against former Westmont Hilltop music teacher Shawn Miller have been dismissed.
During a hearing last week, President Judge Norman Krumenacker III ordered that the charges be withdrawn after prosecutors filed a motion to have them dismissed without prejudice.
Officials with the Cambria County District Attorney's office say "an evidentiary issue arose which made it ethically and constitutionally improper to continue to proceed with the case at this time.
Ex-ABBA members make rare joint appearance at grand opening
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The four former members of iconic Swedish pop group ABBA have made a rare joint appearance for the opening of a Stockholm restaurant inspired by the "Mamma Mia!" musical.
Benny Andersson, Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad showed up Wednesday for the opening night of fellow former band member Bjoern Ulvaeus' Greek taverna, where guests are invited to sing along to ABBA tunes.
However, they did not sing or pose for photos together and rejected suggestions they would ever perform together again, with Andersson saying "
Lancaster Township Fire Department opens new fire station
Lancaster Township Fire Department opens new fire stationWed, 05 Jun 2024 09:04:35 GMT (1717578275643)
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Officials identify cause of hotel blaze in Breezewood
BREEZEWOOD, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials have released more details about the massive fire that broke out at an Econo Lodge in Breezewood this weekend.
The fire began Friday night.
Officials said it was an electrical fire and 13 people were displaced from the hotel that night.
The fire rekindled late Saturday night, engulfing much of the building.
Officials said the building is a total loss.
No injuries were reported.
The fire rekindled again Sunday morning, and crews were on the scene for about three hours to put out the flames.
Steelers parting ways with OC Randy Fichtner, DB coach Tom Bradley
Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are parting ways with offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner, according to a team release.
"Change is a part of our business," said head coach Mike Tomlin during his press conference. "I'll acknowledge the possibility for that. We are just beginning the process of having those types of meaty discussions that usually produce changes or non-changes. It is that time of year. I anticipate those discussions happening and happening rather soon as we plot a course to move forward.
Animal hospital evacuated over X-ray machine leak
VALENCIA, Pa. (AP) — An animal hospital in Pennsylvania has been evacuated over a leaking X-ray machine.
A hazmat team responded to Twinbrook Animal Clinic, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Pittsburgh, on Friday morning.
Crews say the leakage apparently filled a room with fumes and left one worker with a minor burn.
Officials told WPXI-TV that the substance isn't radioactive.
Hazmat crews are ventilating the building. No information has been released about what the substance might be.
New report says Freeh report "flawed"
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.
PA Fish and Boat Commission reminds boaters to wear life jackets
The number of boaters, specifically paddlers, hitting the water is on the rise over the last two years.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding everyone that it's mandatory in cold weather to wear a life jacket.
The policy is in effect now through April 30.
You'll need a Coast Guard approved life jacket while on boats less than 16 feet long, or on any kayak, canoe, or paddle boat.
Projects Johnstown officials are planning in 2024
Johnstown City Manager Ethan Imhoff said the city is planning on progressing several projects in 2024, including possibly making the decision to build a new public safety building.
Imhoff said they were looking at existing buildings throughout this year to move the city’s police and fire departments to. That may no longer be the plan to replace the current building on Washington Street that is nearly 100 years old.
“By the end of 2024 I would like to see completed design drawings and construction plans that we can then shop for funding sources that we can then use to construct a new public safety building,” Imhoff said.