Penn State suspends fraternity for 4 years following investigation into hazing allegations
Posted on May 14, 2024
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| Delta Gatti
University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State announced Tuesday that it has suspended the Delta Theta chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity following an investigation into hazing allegations.
University officials say the fraternity was placed on interim suspension in August and following the conclusion of the investigation, the fraternity has been suspended through the fall of 2027.
We hold the health and safety of students as our highest priority and take all allegations of hazing seriously.
[Read More]'I was hurt!' Community reacts after man shoots, kills Bald Eagle near Pittsburgh
Posted on May 13, 2024
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| Delta Gatti
Pittsburgh (CNN) — Neighbors are devastated after someone shot and killed a Bald Eagle near Pittsburgh.
Now, authorities say charges are pending against the suspect.
"I mean why would you do that? That bird doesn't do anything to humans."
This image of the Bald Eagle, who many watched soar here, upset and ignited the Mount Pleasant Township community.
"I was hurt. I was hurt."
Police chief Matthew Tharpe says social media shares showing the white SUV seen near where the Bald Eagle was shot led to a man from the area who the game warden says confessed to "
[Read More]Autopsy reports allowed? Increased restriction to public records law under consideration
Posted on May 13, 2024
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| Delta Gatti
(TCS) — Legislation under review Tuesday in North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee could increase restrictions on public records.
Language in a bill that includes a section on autopsies would add those reports from the state’s chief medical examiner to an exemption list, if they are part of an unsolved crime investigation file. Once solved or prosecution complete, access could be granted.
Inspection of the documents while a case is unsolved or prosecution is yet to be completed would also be restricted from public view, reversing a state law.
[Read More]BCI Floor Specialists Spring into Spring Segment
Posted on May 13, 2024
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| Brenda Moya
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Man thought closing time didn't refer to him, or the gun he waved and pointed, cops say
Posted on May 13, 2024
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| Barrett Giampaolo
MOUNT DORA, Fla. (TND) — All good times must come to an end, and apparently that's what caused trouble in a bar in Florida, early Sunday, May 12.
“A short [man] with a long beard threatened her with a gun,” a bartender told authorities, according to the arrest report.A deputy arrived and found “a short [man] who matched the provided description outside in the parking lot of the establishment.“I approached the male and tried to talk to him.
[Read More]Rafters located after search on West Branch of Susquehanna River in Clearfield County
Posted on May 13, 2024
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CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A father and his two children had to be flown to safety Monday after they left for a rafting trip on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River on Sunday afternoon but never arrived at their destination.
Authorities said a 43-year-old man and his two children began their recreational rafting trip at Rolling Stone Road and were supposed to make it to Karthaus before dark.
[Read More]Steel Bridge reopens to vehicle traffic after freight train derailment
Posted on May 13, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Union Pacific freight train derailed on the east end of the Steel Bridge on Monday morning, forcing the closure of the entire bridge for several hours.
The train derailed shortly after 6 a.m. on the railroad tracks on the lower deck of the bridge. Shortly before 10:30 a.m., the bridge was reopened to traffic and an Amtrak train was seen going along the tracks.
Firefighters said six cars were involved and two of them were lumber cars.
[Read More]Altoona Curve to recognize Hollidaysburg Little League team at upcoming game
Posted on May 12, 2024
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Altoona, PA (WJAC) — The Altoona Curve will recognize the Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball League team on Wednesday for their "historic" run at the Little League World Series.
Hollidaysburg became the first little league team from Blair County to ever compete in Williamsport after winning the Mid-Atlantic Regional tournament.
The Tigers finished the tournament with a record of 3-2, with both losses coming against the Southwest Regional champions from Texas.
[Read More]Annual 'Haunted Rails and Tales' event returns to Altoona Railroaders Museum
Posted on May 12, 2024
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Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — The Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum will soon be hosting its annual "Haunted Rails and Tales" event.
The first event will be held Saturday evening, and then again on the evenings of the 15th and 22nd.
Each evening will have two tour times: 6 p.m. and then again at 7:30 p.m.
Organizers will be employing local actors to portray the unfortunate fates that befell real people from Altoona during the height of its railroad operations.
[Read More]New axe-throwing business opens in Altoona
Posted on May 12, 2024
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| Brenda Moya
ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — Axe throwing has quickly become one of the most popular new indoor sports and now residents in the Altoona area can try it out.
Thursday was the grand opening for Slingers Throw House in Altoona.
The mayor and other local officials attended the ribbon-cutting.
Each lane features two wooden targets and the goal is to get that axe to stick.
The owner says it’s a fun way to let off some steam.
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