Ricky Stenhouse could face NASCAR suspension after throwing punch at Kyle Busch

 Posted on April 19, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  653 words  |  Delta Gatti

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threw a right hook at Kyle Busch, and suddenly, an otherwise boring All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway had NASCAR fans buzzing heading into next weekend's marquee Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. Busch had wrecked Stenhouse on the second lap of the $1 million race Sunday night in a move that looked like retaliation for how Stenhouse had raced him earlier. Stenhouse drove his damaged Chevrolet to Busch's pit stall and parked it, and with no way to get out of the track while the race was going on, stewed in street clothes for hours until Busch arrived at his hauler. [Read More]

Deputies arrested a Chattanooga man for misusing 911. 48 hours later, he was brain dead.

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  853 words  |  Brenda Moya

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Deputies arrested a Chattanooga man for repeatedly calling and texting 911. An arrest report says at the time, "deputies did not observe any injuries or any emergency going on with him." But no more than two days after his arrest, 23-year-old Christopher Ayala landed in intensive care. His family says doctors told them Ayala is now considered brain dead. Edwin Ayala says he's living in a state of confusion over what happened to his 23 year-old-son. [Read More]

Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores to begin in-store public access in Yellow Phase counties

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  562 words  |  Brenda Moya

Harrisburg, PA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced on Wednesday that 77 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in counties designated in the yellow phase of COVID-19 mitigation efforts will resume limited, in-store public access this week. Eligible stores will open to the public starting on May 8, 2020, and will abide by guidance for businesses issued by the Wolf administration detailing social distancing requirements and other best practices in the interest of public health and safety. [Read More]

State representative proposes electric vehicle fee to maintain Pennsylvania's roads

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  398 words  |  Delta Gatti

In an effort to fix Pennsylvania's decreasing gas tax revenue, a State Representative is looking to implement an electric vehicle fee. 6 News spoke with this State Rep. who says implementing this fee would help maintain Pennsylvania roads and bridges. “Electric vehicle owners are no longer paying a gas tax," said Rep. Ed Neilson. "Pennsylvania collects a gas tax and that's what helps us maintain our roads and bridges so its important everyone pays their fair share. [Read More]

Tragedy at Bedford County Fair 40 years ago sparked changes in ride safety

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  152 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

BEDFORD – As many are still shocked by the tragedy at the Ohio State Fair this week, some locals are remembering the death of a young girl at the Bedford County Fair 40 years ago. In 1977, 14-year-old Amy Gilbert was at the fair, on a ride called the Zipper. Gilbert’s obituary said the ride was coming down from its top height, and tilting forward when the door flew open. [Read More]

Woman accused of throwing dog off second-story deck multiple times faces more charges

 Posted on April 18, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  178 words  |  Delta Gatti

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, PIKE CO. (WOLF) — A woman accused of throwing a small dog off a second-story deck multiple times is facing more charges. Pennsylvania State Police say Betty Ann Davis, 49, of Bushkill, was first caught on surveillance footage twice throwing a 9-pound Pomsky off a second-story deck. Davis initially said that the dog had broken its leg by "getting caught in the crate." However, it was found that the dog's injury—a broken leg with the bone protruding from the skin—was not consistent with how Davis alleged it occurred. [Read More]

Authorities ID victim, suspect in early morning Oakhurst shooting

 Posted on April 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  418 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

FRIDAY EVENING UPDATE |Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees has identified the victim of Friday morning's shooting in Johnstown as 19-year-old Emerald Nugent Jr. of Hornerstown. Lees says Nugent died of multiple gunshot wounds and his death has been ruled a homicide. More information is expected to be released next week as the investigation unfolds. FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE |Cambria County authorities have identified the suspect accused of shooting and killing a man, and wounding a woman, early Friday morning at Oakhurst Homes. [Read More]

Community unveils region's only centralized cardiac center at CMMC

 Posted on April 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  123 words  |  Delta Gatti

Community leaders and public officials gathered Thursday afternoon at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center to celebrate “a major stride” for cardiovascular health in our area. The completion of the new Cardiovascular and Surgical Care Pavilion was commemorated with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Officials say the new pavilion will serve as the region’s only facility offering centralized cardiac services. It’s seen as a valuable step in saving lives and making local communities healthier. [Read More]

Feds arrest man accused of fatally striking PSU student with car; bail hearing set

 Posted on April 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  213 words  |  Brenda Moya

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials say the driver involved in a deadly crash in State College last year is now in federal custody. Authorities say he was out of jail, on bail, while awaiting trial until just a few days ago. On the night of Sept. 27th, police say Ahmed Alqubaisi reportedly lost control of his vehicle and hit and killed another student, 25-year-old Lovisa Arnesson-Cronhamre, who was jogging along Park Avenue, near Penn State’s campus. [Read More]