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Former teacher found guilty of changing grades for nude photos

By: WJAC Web StaffSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- A former State College High School teacher is found guilty of changing grades for nude photos of female students.Wesley Amy of Bellefonte, was found guilty of...

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Police: Charges to be filed after driver fails to stop

By: Jackalyn KovacNORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. -- Northern Cambria police searched a wooded area near Cherry Ridge Terrace after a man drove his truck into the woods to avoid officers trying to stop him for...

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Blue Lives Matter billboards thank local officers

By: Jackalyn KovacJOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- A trend of officer-involved shootings all over the country sparked a national campaign to support those wearing a badge.Billboards displaying the phrase "Blue Lives...

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Making a Difference: The Gabriel Project

By: Lindsay WardCAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. -- Preparing for a baby can be an exciting time but also very costly. Families can spend thousands of dollars just in the first year of their baby’s life. In this...

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Area High School students charged with felony terroristic threats

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. -- A 15-year-old and two 16-year-old high school students are facing serious charges after police said the girls conspired to make a bomb threat at school Wednesday.According to a...

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Borough building in Mahaffey caught fire Friday

By: Lauren HensleyCLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. – The Mahaffey Borough Building caught fire around 9:30 Friday morning, officials said.Five filing cabinets filed with government documents such as borough...

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Vehicles, property graffitied in Friedens

By: Jackalyn KovacFRIEDENS, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police in Somerset County are investigating a case of criminal mischief after they say someone spray painted several homes and vehicles."It was...

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Cambria Co. woman changing neighborhood with decorations

By: Jackalyn Kovac NANTY GLO, Pa. -- A Cambria County woman is looking to change the opinion of her neighborhood through her love for Halloween. Jennifer Sharp decorates her Nanty Glo home every year...

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43 dead in crash between bus, truck in France

PARIS — At least 43 people — mostly elderly retirees — died in a fiery crash between a bus and a truck in southwestern France on Friday, authorities said. French President Francois Hollande called the...

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Severe flooding reported in Texas; 1 person missing

(CNN)—Much of Texas was deluged Saturday by pounding, relentless rains -- up to 20 inches, in some locales -- causing dangerous, rushing flooding that has washed away cars, trains and, possibly, at...

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Police: 3 dead, 22 injured after homecoming parade crash

(KTUL) STILLWATER, Okla. — A homecoming parade at Oklahoma State University turned tragic Saturday morning when a car plowed into a crowd, killing at least three people and injuring dozens more near...

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Inmate facing charges for alleged assault of Aurora theater shooter James Holmes

(CNN)—James Holmes, condemned to spend the rest of his life in a Colorado prison, was allegedly assaulted there by a fellow inmate, a state corrections spokeswoman said Saturday. The incident occurred...

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Pennsy Bridge to reopen

By: WJAC Web Staff The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said they expect to open the new Pennsy Bridge on Route 219 in Ridgway on Monday, October 26. Route 219 has been closed at the site of...

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'The Shining' hotel ups the fear factor with plans for horror museum

(CNN) One of America's most spine-tingling hotels wants to up the ante with an on-site horror museum. The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, the hotel where Stephen King found inspiration for "The...

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Man shot, killed in front of wife & kids during attempted robbery

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man was shot and killed in front of his wife and six children during what police say appears to be an attempted robbery. It happened outside the Golden Corral on West...

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Crews battle fire at vacant home being torn down

By: Jackalyn KovacELTON, Pa. -- A Cambria County property is left scorched after a fire rekindled hours after a controlled burn took place there Saturday.The fire broke out in a vacant home in the 2000...

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Police: Man admits to car wash burglary

By: Jackalyn KovacJOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- A Tire Hill man is facing burglary charges after he admitted to breaking into a car wash in Lower Yoder Township, according to police.West Hills police say Justyn...

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Joe Paterno inducted into Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame

By: Abbey WayKING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – Joe Paterno was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame alongside 11 other sports icons Saturday. The former Penn State head football coach led the...

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Truck crashed into Elk County radio station

ELK COUNTY, Pa. – A truck crashed into the front of a radio station on Boot Jack Road in Ridgeway Monday morning.WDDH 97.5 The Hound is still broadcasting and no injuries were reported. Reporter...

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Ole Miss removes state flag from campus after backlash

By: Jon Schuppe(NBC) -- The University of Mississippi removed the state flag from its campus Monday, the latest move in a nationwide backlash against the Confederate banner and its imagery. Mississippi...

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