As spotted lanternfly threat spreads, PSU researchers trying to identify natural predators

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  656 words  |  Christie Applegate

CENTRE CO., Pa. (WJAC) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warned people about spotted lanternfly Wednesday. The invasive species has spread to dozens of counties over the years and threatens certain industries. 6 News spoke with a Penn State University PhD student researching this. "Pennsylvania was the epicenter of the spotted lanternfly," Pennsylvania Agriculture Sec. Russell Redding told a Washington County crowd on Wednesday. The first time the species was identified in the United States, he added, was " [Read More]

Columbia student's mic cuts out during anti-Israel commencement speech: 'Dystopian'

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  361 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

NEW YORK CITY (TND) — Columbia University student Saham David Ahmed Ali experienced technical difficulties with her microphone while addressing the graduating class of the college’s Mailman School of Public Health Tuesday. During the speech, Ali touched on subjects such as the Israel-Hamas war, reproductive services and removing New York City Police Department officers from campus. "The silence on this campus and the pressure to say nothing while administration and professors assert that ‘we’re here for you’ while we’re actively witnessing the most televised genocide of our lives made me lose hope," [Read More]

Firefighter killed after motorcycle crash in Cumberland County

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  26 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Firefighter killed after motorcycle crash in Cumberland County

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Johnstown Breast Cancer Awareness | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  377 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Johnstown Breast Cancer Awareness | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 10:07:48 GMT (1717582068398) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS hace 5 años Survivor Story- Maureen KimlinThrough early detection, Maureen Kimlin was able to beat breast cancer and is now using her power of pink knowledge to raise money for theJoyce Murtha Breast Care Center. hace 5 años Survivor Story- Sherri Smay Sherri Smay, breast cancer survivor, talks about the importance of self examination, genetic testing and diligent screenings. [Read More]

Nicktown man accused of sending sexual image to 'citizens group' posing as teen, PSP says

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  157 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Cambria County say a Nicktown man is facing charges after he allegedly sent a sexually explicit image to members of a "concerned citizens group" who were posing as a teenage girl. Troopers say in March, police were contacted by the group, who reportedly "targets the predation of juveniles," and stated that they had been in communication with a man from Barr Township. [Read More]

Alice Cooper loses cosmetics deal after calling transgenderism 'a fad'

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  447 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

WASHINGTON (TND) — A self-described LGBT+-owned cosmetics brand has ended a partnership with rock performer Alice Cooper after he criticized gender transition procedures for minors. Vampyre Cosmetics cut ties with Cooper earlier this month after the singer called "cases of transgender" a "fad” in aninterview with music blog Stereogum. “I’m understanding that there are cases of transgender, but I’m afraid that it’s also a fad, and I’m afraid there’s a lot of people claiming to be this just because they want to be that,” Cooper said in the interview. [Read More]

Firefighters from across Pennsylvania prepare for 'Red Flag Day'

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  480 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Johnstown, Pa — The Pennsylvania Weather Advisory issued a Red Flag Warning for most of the state, including the 6 News coverage area. 6 News spoke with the Nanty Glo Fire Chief about Red Flag Warnings and he says although firefighters train for days like this - he hopes they don’t get called to a fire, but they are prepared if they do. “We prepare for it through our training, we always prepare for the worst-case scenarios,” said Joe LaMantia Jr. [Read More]

Group holds Autism Walk for children, families to raise awareness

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  366 words  |  Christie Applegate

BLAIR CO., Pa. (WJAC) — The Central Pennsylvania Autism Community, a nonprofit, held its annual Central PA Autism Walk and Exposition at the Blair County Convention Center on Saturday for children and parents. All this was to raise awareness about autism and a number of other conditions. 6 News spoke with the group's president about the importance of this event for affected children. It's not exactly walking a mile in someone else's shoes — but walking in stride together is a way to deepen a community's bonds. [Read More]

Rescue kitten Tater Tot becomes internet superstar while on road to recovery

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  402 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A stray Utah kitten with special needs has become the star of a Facebook group dedicated unamused cats - and is capturing hearts across the world. Ash Houghton is Tater Tot's foster mom, and she said she had no idea how much attention he'd get when his photo was added to the THIS CAT IS G R O M P Y page. As of July 25, anyone visiting the group is greeted with a banner – complete with five photos of the disabled kitty – that reads: " [Read More]