Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving in effort to reduce distracted driving

 Posted on May 17, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  779 words  |  Christie Applegate

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accidents and deaths after nearly two decades of pressing the measure. Gov. Josh Shapiro's office said Thursday that the Democrat will sign the bill, 18 years after he first introduced a similar bill when he served in the state House of Representatives. [Read More]

Saints defeat Panthers 31-26 in NFC Wildcard

 Posted on May 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  135 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Drew Brees passed for 376 yards and two touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints held off Carolina's late comeback bid to seal a 31-26 victory in their NFC wild-card game on Sunday. The Panthers had a first down on the Saints 26-yard line with 58 seconds left, but heavy pressure by All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan a couple plays later induced an intentional grounding penalty on Carolina quarterback Cam Newton, making it third-and-25 on the Saints 34 and a required 10-second runoff left 22 seconds on the clock. [Read More]

Bipartisan roadmap for AI regulation leaves a lot of unanswered questions

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  962 words  |  Delta Gatti

WASHINGTON (TND) — A long-awaited legislative roadmap to regulate artificial intelligence was unveiled this week after months of talks and research about what steps Congress needs to take to keep the rapidly advancing technology in check while protecting America’s place as a world leader in its development. A bipartisan group of senators that includes Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released their 31-page roadmap on Wednesday, proposing an annual $32 billion investment from Congress and laying out varying amounts of details on how to deal with some of the issues lawmakers are facing when it comes to AI regulation. [Read More]

Chick-fil-A staff call cops on woman in drive-thru DUI with child in car

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  233 words  |  Brenda Moya

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — Police say a State College woman is facing charges after employees at a Chick-fil-A told officers they thought she was under the influence of marijuana when she drove through the drive-thru with her 2-year-old child in her car. According to a criminal complaint, 27-year-old Chelsea Vacich is facing a felony count of endangering the welfare of a child and several misdemeanors related to driving under the influence. [Read More]

Gun expert explains new ATF short-barrel rifle rule as registration deadline approaches

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  662 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — If you own a gun, you may want to double-check the attachments you've added to it, as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has a new ruling regarding stabilizing braces. In January, the ATF decided stabilizing braces will now be considered stocks on pistols, turning them into a short-barrel rifle, which is illegal unless you register it with the ATF. The new rule allowed for a 120-day period for individuals to register their SBRs, tax-free. [Read More]

Jerome man cited after Mother's Day fight at Dunkin' Donuts, police say

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  367 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

UPDATE Richland Township Police say a Jerome man was charged with disorderly conduct after a fight broke out at Dunkin Donuts on Mother's Day. Police say 63-year-old Ronald Telenko was charged with disorderly conduct for the fight. They said Telenko was upset that a vehicle cut in front of him in line, so he approached the vehicle and opened its door which caused the altercation. ---------- ORIGINAL STORY In uncertain and restless times, a fight broke out between two Dunkin' Donuts customers on Mother’s Day morning. [Read More]

Police ID victims of Logan Township murder-suicide

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  175 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

UPDATE | Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Logan Township police have identified the victims of Tuesday's alleged murder-suicide in Blair County. Authorities say 34-year-old Brooke Raia and 39-year-old Blase Raia were reportedly found dead inside a home along Dartmouth Lane, of apparent gunshot wounds, around 7:30 p.m. Police say the incident reportedly stemmed from a domestic situation. No further details have been released at this time and police are still investigating. [Read More]

Suspect with 'multiple prior law enforcement encounters' faces new drug, driving charges

 Posted on May 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  327 words  |  Delta Gatti

SORRENTO, Fla. (TND) — It's almost as if the stars were aligned for the deputy who made this arrest. First, he saw a car with “a large crack in the windshield.”Then, he reported seeing “the driver who I positively identified as Crystal Moon due to multiple prior law enforcement encounters.”And after she was arrested for a misdemeanor, he said she volunteered information that led to a few felonies. The deputy made a traffic stop in a gas station parking lot last Wednesday, May 22, in Florida. [Read More]

'You never get over it:' Former Pentagon worker shares his story of surviving 9/11

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  161 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Twenty years ago, American Airlines Flight 77, from Dulles International Airport, was hijacked over Ohio. The plane later crashed into the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and we recently spoke to one man who survived the Pentagon attack on September 11th. “You never get over it, okay? Twenty years ago, it seems like, I don’t want to say it’s like yesterday, but it seems a lot closer than twenty years. It doesn’t feel like it’s twenty years. [Read More]

1st Summit Bank Somerset Weather Eye

 Posted on May 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  1 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

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