Phone tip leads to major fentanyl bust in Utah, police say
Posted on June 11, 2024
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| Christie Applegate
ST. GEORGE, UTAH (KUTV) — Roughly 24 pounds of fentanyl were seized and a drug trafficker arrested after a traffic stop in Utah in early May, according to authorities. KUTV obtained body camera video showing the arrest and seizure of an estimated 108,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills (with fentanyl).
A probable cause affidavit details the incident on May 4, which started with an "anonymous tip through the St. George Dispatch center."
[Read More]Police interviews, forensic details headline Day 2 of Giles trial
Posted on June 11, 2024
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| Delta Gatti
DAY 2 AFTERNOON UPDATE #2 |JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Following a brief recess, the jury heard testimony from two more members of law enforcement, who testified to Giles' alleged behavior after his wife was reported missing.
Former JPD officer Amber Noel took the stand and detailed an interview conducted with Giles on Nov. 1, 2018.
Noel testified that Giles was "cooperative" during the interview and reportedly stated that he did not know where his wife was at the time.
[Read More]The threat to local agriculture
Posted on June 11, 2024
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Bedford County, PA — A new study shows the range of feral hogs expanding northwards into 14 of Pennsylvania's counties. It’s from the outdoor trip planning website, Captain Experiences, which uses data from The University Of Georgia.
Professors from the Penn State University say Bedford county is seeing the most severe of these effects, out of the 10 counties in our coverage area.
Melanie Barkley, of Penn State Bedford says “The Feral Swine” can easily adapt to life on their own.
[Read More]17th annual Penn State Powwow kicks off, celebrating American Indian traditions
Posted on June 10, 2024
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| Christie Applegate
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — People in Centre County got a taste of American Indian culture on Saturday at the first day of the 17th annual Penn State Powwow.
An American Indian powwow is a traditional event within many native nations across the whole continent where people sing and dance, and share in language, culture, and food. While it's an event with deep spirituality, organizers also say it acts as a family reunion of sorts.
[Read More]Cambria County Prison introducing new 'bio-grade' air filtration for health and savings
Posted on June 10, 2024
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CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials are hoping a new air filtration system at the Cambria County Prison will help save tax payers money.
The county recently taking advantage of a grant to install a level five bio-grade security health system.
Cambria County is only one of four in the state taking advantage so far, according to county leaders.
The system will be installed by Germ Solutions USA.
It's supposed to mitigate airborne and surface pathogens throughout the facility.
[Read More]Nittany Lion LB Manny Bowen "no longer on Penn State football team"
Posted on June 10, 2024
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State linebacker Manny Bowen is no longer a member of the Nittany Lions. “Manny Bowen is no longer on the Penn State football team. We wish him all the best,” said a statement from Penn State athletics. Bowen was just reinstated earlier this month by the team. The senior linebacker was dismissed from the team ahead of Penn State’s trip to the Fiesta Bowl last season for a “violation of team rules.
[Read More]Residents given 'all clear' to return home after concerns surrounding Wilmore Dam
Posted on June 10, 2024
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| Christie Applegate
4TH UPDATE (7:00 p.m.):CAMBRIA CO, Pa (WJAC) — Residents who were evacuated Wednesday over concerns of flooding from the Wilmore Dam have been given the all clear to return to their homes, officials say.
Summerhill Fire Chief Bob Burkett say he’s spoken with the Cambria County Emergency Management Director, Art Martynuska, who says the surveillance level for the Wilmore Dam has dropped sufficiently enough for people to safely return to Summerhill Borough and Wilmore Borough.
[Read More]Steelers signing former Cardinals LB to one-year deal
Posted on June 10, 2024
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Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden to a one-year deal.
Golden was drafted by Arizona in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
He went on to play a couple of seasons for the New York Giants before returning for a second stint with the Cardinals.
Golden has played in 111 career games, recording 323 total tackles and 47 sacks.
[Read More]Steelers, QB Trubisky agree to 'mutually part ways'
Posted on June 10, 2024
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PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — According to a report from NFL Insider Mike Garafolo, the Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Mitch Trubisky have reportedly agreed to "mutually part ways."
Trubisky was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
After spending four seasons in Chicago, and one in Buffalo, Trubisky signed a two-year deal with Pittsburgh in 2022.
Pittsburgh then signed Trubisky to a two-year contract extension prior to the start of the 2023 season.
[Read More]Altoona PD seeking new leads into year-old, 'violent' home invasion
Posted on June 9, 2024
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BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Altoona police are asking the public's help in solving a year-old, "violent" home invasion.
Police say on the night of May 27, 2023, multiple suspects reportedly broke into a home along the 800 block of 18th Ave. and "physically restrained" a 70-year-old female resident.
Authorities say the suspects then "violently" assaulted the victim by punching her in the head and face and then striking her with CO2 powered handgun.
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