Johnstown man killed in motorcycle crash on Route 30 in Westmoreland County

 Posted on May 30, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  126 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Westmoreland County, PA — Authorities in Westmoreland County say a Johnstown man was killed earlier this week in a motorcycle crash on Route 30. Investigators say the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. Monday along the 3000 block of US Route 30 in Derry Township. Officials identified the operator of the motorcycle as 39-year-old Shawn Pynos. Investigators say Pynos was traveling westbound when his motorcycle went off the roadway and into a gravel area. [Read More]

Johnstown Weather | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

 Posted on May 30, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  68 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

A Few Downpours

Scattered thundershowers return to the forecast for Wednesday, but it won't rain the entire day. We'll see some sunshine with highs mainly in the mid and upper 70s.

Cooling Down

After spending much of the last several weeks above average, temperatures will cool down for the end of the week and the weekend. Highs will be mainly in the 60s with lows in the lower 50s.

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Man faces murder charge in DUI crash death of 6-week-old

 Posted on May 30, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  108 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Perry County, PA — A Perry County man is facing murder charges for the death of a 6-week-old in a DUI crash on New Year's Eve, police say. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were called to a single vehicle crash in Greenwood Township, Perry County around 9:00 PM on December 31, 2021. During the investigation, police say it was discovered Kevin Kissinger was intoxicated at the time of the crash. [Read More]

Shocking footage released from bridge collapse in Baltimore

 Posted on May 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  216 words  |  Delta Gatti

BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Shocking body camera footage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore has been released by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police. In March, the bridge collapse claimed the lives of six construction workers after a cargo ship named The Dali struck the bridge. You can hear the shocked reactions from first responders as they arrived on scene in new body camera video. Watch the full video here: Several responders said " [Read More]

State College area business to discontinue its taxi service

 Posted on May 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  223 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

STATE COLLEGE, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with Handy Delivery Inc. announced that the company has made the decision to discontinue its taxi service at the end of the month, according to a press release. The family-owned business has served the State College area since 1981, the release adds. “We are so appreciative of the support the community has given us over the years,” co-owner Noreen Byers explained. “Ending the taxi operations was a very difficult decision. [Read More]

Amy Arcurio named Greater Johnstown superintendent

 Posted on May 29, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  542 words  |  Brenda Moya

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A new superintendent has been named in the Greater Johnstown School District. It's the first permanent superintendent since November 2016. It was a unanimous decision to appoint current Assistant Superintendent Amy Arcurio to the position. She replaces substitute Superintendent Frank Frontino. The Greater Johnstown School District has had substitute superintendents since November 2016, when then-Superintendent James Cekada went on paid sabbatical leave. After his retirement this summer, Frontino was appointed substitute superintendent and the Pennsylvania School Boards Association led the search for a permanent leader. [Read More]

DuBois to host Junior League World Series Eastern Regionals

 Posted on May 29, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  425 words  |  Brenda Moya

DUBOIS, Pa. (WJAC) — The City of DuBois will host the Eastern Regionals for the Junior League World Series. Our region doesn’t always get to host Junior League World Series tournaments. But now it's the City of DuBois‘ turn to step up to the plate. "This started about eight years ago, when we decided to build and put money into our fields in the City of DuBois," DuBois Mayor Ed Walsh told 6 News on Friday. [Read More]

Everett man charged after meth lab found in attic of home

 Posted on May 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  125 words  |  Brenda Moya

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — Authorities say an Everett man is facing charges after items used to make meth were allegedly found in the attic of his home. Investigators say on November 10th, Everett Police were called to assist Bedford County Children and Youth Services for a welfare check at 39-year-old Michael Golembeski’s North Spring Street home. Police say that during the check, multiple items to make the drug were found behind a closed door in the attic. [Read More]

Popular Texas restaurant destroyed in fire

 Posted on May 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  124 words  |  Delta Gatti

HILL COUNTRY, Texas (WOAI) — The beloved Hillbillyz of Texas restaurant was destroyed by a major fire on Tuesday, according to fire crews. Hillbillyz is located just 17 miles outside of Boerne. Several departments, including firefighters from Kendalia, Sisterdale, Bergheim, Boerne, and Waring were called to battle the blaze. On Wednesday, Hillbillyz took to social media to thank their staff for their hard work and crews that handled the fire. [Read More]