One injured after train collides with SUV in Cambria County

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  122 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say one person was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following a train versus passenger vehicle collision. 911 officials say the incident occurred just after 2 p.m. in the area of Krings Street and Eisenhower Blvd. in Richland. According to a witness, the SUV was reportedly stopped on the tracks when it was struck by a CSX freight train. Flaggers were also reportedly nearby, directing traffic, as that intersection has seen a recent increase in traffic due to a local detour. [Read More]

Son of man accused of abusing father's corpse arraigned in Ohio

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  391 words  |  Christie Applegate

KETTERING, Ohio (WKEF) — A man was accused of gross abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence after a pair of severed legs were found in a home in Ohio. Edgar Keiter Jr., 52, was arraigned at Kettering Municipal Court Monday. The Trotwood Police Department on April 22 reported finding a bag containing two human legs at an apartment in Kettering. Police said the legs belonged to Edgar Keiter Sr. [Read More]

Three men face multiple charges for drug-induced sexual assault in Altoona apartment

 Posted on June 11, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  171 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Three men have been charged in Blair County, accused of raping women over multiple days at an Altoona apartment. According to multiple probable-cause affidavits, 42-year-old Andre Turner and 36-year-old Jason Oliver, both of Altoona, and 30-year-old Solomon Shackelford, of Pittsburgh, are accused of sexually assaulting the women between Oct. 20 and Thursday at The Taylor apartments along 13th Avenue in the city. The women were allegedly forced to take multiple drugs before the alleged assaults, including methamphetamine, heroin and embalming fluid, according to the affidavits. [Read More]

Former caregiver convicted of assault could go free after Superior Court decision

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  387 words  |  Brenda Moya

YORK COUNTY — A former York County caregiver convicted of assaulting a man with down syndrome may be off the hook. The Pennsylvania Superior Court determined his trial rights were violated. “Criminal defendants have rights,” said Brian McNeil, York County Public Defender’s Office. Call it a technicality or call it justice. But 65-year-old Albert Fraschetti, once convicted of indecent assault of a person with mental disability, might soon be free after a Pennsylvania Superior Court throws out his 2 1/2 to 5 year conviction. [Read More]

How likely is your car to get stolen? Check the list

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  525 words  |  Brenda Moya

(TND) — A pair of muscle cars top the list of most-stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute. Theft claims for the top car, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, were more than 60 times more frequent than the average for all 2020-22 models, the HLDI said. The list features vehicles that are valuable and powerful, HLDI’s director of insurance outreach Kay Wakeman said. “That's reflected in the top two vehicles on the list,” she said. [Read More]

Nardecchia Spay and Neuter Fund hosts first ever Vendor Fair and Basket Raffle

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  31 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Nardecchia Spay and Neuter Fund hosts first ever Vendor Fair and Basket Raffle

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Penn State THON 5K returns

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  352 words  |  Delta Gatti

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — This Sunday, the annual Penn State THON 5K race will return to Penn State’s campus, after the COVID pandemic prevented the run from happening in person last year. 6 News spoke with THON 2022’s media relations lead Friday afternoon. Last year the race was virtual. This weekend, it’ll be back in Happy Valley without the need for screens. Although THON itself takes place several months from now, this 5K is one of many events held leading up to the dance marathon. [Read More]

Texas prepares for more severe weather, possible flooding

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  404 words  |  Brenda Moya

AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — Parts of Texas are gearing up for more severe weather this weekend. The state has already experienced torrential downpours and flooding in the southeast part of Texas, along with tornadoes out west. National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Fogarty advises residents to be cautious and smart. It’s somewhat more nuisance flooding than anything else but some places could -the low water crossings get flooded, that could be a problem and people should be very aware of that and stay away,” he said. [Read More]

Tornado causes damage in South Florida

 Posted on June 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  180 words  |  Christie Applegate

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WPEC) — Parts of South Florida are picking up the pieces after a tornado touched down Sunday as part of a strong Southeast winter storm. The National Weather Service confirms the tornado struck Lee County, leaving thousands without power and over 100 homes damaged. Video captured from College Pkwy in Fort Myers shows a tornado moving through the community early Sunday. A Facebook post from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office showed damage at a 7-Eleven in Spring Hill. [Read More]

Local girl celebrates one year seizure free, achieves goal of collecting 100 news shirts

 Posted on June 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  365 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Windber, Pa. (WJAC) — Sally Moore was in sixth grade when she began collecting news shirts, but it wasn't until last year she set a goal to reach 100 of them. “I didn't think I would be at 100 right now. I thought it would take forever,” Sally said. This past Sunday, she finally reached that goal. That’s not the only reason she's celebrating today...because she's also one year seizure free. [Read More]