Steelers sticking with QB Mason Rudolph's 'hot hand' for playoff trip to Buffalo

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  220 words  |  Brenda Moya

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph's unlikely renaissance will continue into the playoffs. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he is sticking with the former third-string quarterback ahead of a trip to AFC East champion Buffalo (11-6) on Sunday. Rudolph is 3-0 as a starter since taking over for an ineffective Mitch Trubisky before a game against Cincinnati on Dec. 23. While starter Kenny Pickett has fully recovered from right ankle surgery in early December, Tomlin doesn't want to chance derailing the rhythm Pittsburgh's offense has found under Rudolph. [Read More]

Conemaugh health officials provide update on elective surgeries, hospital capability

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  210 words  |  Christie Applegate

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Conemaugh Health System will resume elective procedures this week, Market President Bill Caldwell said. “We’re going to be taking it very thoughtful and deliberately,” Caldwell explained. “We’re not going from 0 miles per hour to 100 miles per hour over night. We’re going to phase this in, especially for elective surgeries over a four to five-week period, but we want to do it in a thoughtful way – we want to be safe for our patients, we want to be safe for our staff. [Read More]

PA death row inmate exonerated after 30 years behind bars

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  303 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Philadelphia, PA (CNN) — A man on death row in Pennsylvania is about to get his first taste of freedom in 30 years. The district attorney dropped all charges against Daniel Gwynn, citing bad and corrupt police work in his case. Gwynn was accused of starting a fire at an abandoned building in west Philadelphia that killed Marsha Smith. According to the DA, the prosecution in Gwynn’s case relied on witness testimony, who told police that he had started the fire. [Read More]

Penn State Class of 2017 reveals unique gift to future students

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  410 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

UNIVERSITY PARK - Penn State's Class of 2017 unveiled its class gift to the university on Wednesday. Instead of donating a physical object of statue, this year’s senior class will provide annual funding for Lion Pantry program on campus. The Lion Pantry provides help to hungry students. Leaders of the program said with the rising cost of tuition, it’s something essential to have in place for those who really need help. [Read More]

Pitt-Johnstown students begin "shelter in place," stop spread of COVID-19 before holidays

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  285 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — With rising COVID-19 case numbers, schools across the region are adjusting their plans and schedules to stop the spread. In Cambria County, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is moving to a shelter in place. This is to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 before students return home for winter break. The university described the shelter in place policy as a way to stop the spread of COVID-19 before the holidays, when majority of their students return home. [Read More]

Steelers activate Spillane, Feiler ahead of Sunday's playoff game

 Posted on June 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  108 words  |  Christie Applegate

Pittsburgh, Pa (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated linebacker Robert Spillane and guard Matt Feiler from the team's injured list ahead of Sunday's playoff game against the Cleveland Browns, according to a team release. Spillane had been out since Week 13 after suffering a knee injury in the Steelers' loss to Washington. Spillane has started seven games this season for Pittsburgh after Devin Bush suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Week 6. [Read More]

Local bar owner discusses effect of coronavirus on business

 Posted on June 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  440 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Local businesses are taking a hit from the coronavirus. 6 News spoke with one business owner in Cambria County and explains who and what drives his business. Since all major sporting events have been canceled due to the coronavirus, business is taking a toll on local sports bars. “We had all the TVs on the other night and there was not one sporting event on any TV. [Read More]

Penn Cambria senior reaches milestone

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

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Pennsylvania is considering an earlier 2024 presidential primary, partly to avoid voting on Passover

 Posted on June 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  527 words  |  Delta Gatti

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania is considering changing the state's 2024 presidential primary to an earlier day, although the proposed move may do little to give the state's voters more say in deciding presidential nominees. State lawmakers plan to vote on legislation Wednesday that would change Pennsylvania's primary from late April to late March. The state is a premier battleground in presidential elections, but it hasn't hosted a competitive presidential primary since 2008, when Hillary Clinton pulled off a win to stay alive against Barack Obama, the leader in delegates and eventual winner of that year's Democratic nomination. [Read More]