Woman reached speeds of 90 mph during chase that began in East Conemaugh
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say a Summerhill woman is behind bars after leading police on a high-speed chase Wednesday evening.
Police say the incident began around 7:15 p.m. when an officer with the East Conemaugh Borough police department approached a vehicle at the Water Works Car Wash.
Authorities say the driver, later identified as 29-year-old Billie Jo Moyer, was reportedly showing evidence of drug use while parked inside the vehicle and the officer believed that she was overdosing.
Biden admin giving Cuban businesses access to US payment systems, banks: 'A mockery'
WASHINGTON (TND) — The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will relax some economic sanctions against Cuba, allowing private business owners to access U.S. banks and online payment systems.
State Department officials announced they will amend portions of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, which controls relations between U.S. and Cuba, to allow access to some internet services for Cubans. These changes come as part of attempts to “support the evolution of a freer, more open society in Cuba,” according to the announcement.
Month of activities planned as restoration continues for East Broad Top Railroad
ROCKHILL FURNACE, Pa. (WJAC) — Railroads and their development have played a significant role in our region's history and development. In Huntingdon County, the restoration and revitalization of the East Broad Top Railroad remains on track.
The East Broad Top in its earliest day in the 1800’s directly tied to the foundation of Pennsylvania’s industrial history -- it was a coal hauling rail line.
Over the years, there was transformation. In the 1960’s it became a tourist railroad, with an eye on restoration – to preserve the national historic landmark.
NWS confirms two tornadoes in Cambria Co. during weekend storm
Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Cambria County over the weekend as severe weather moved through the area.
According to a public information statement that was updated late Tuesday morning, an EF-1 tornado was reported Saturday night along Snake Road and an EF-0 tornado was reported to have traveled across Gresh Road.
Officials say both tornadoes reportedly touched down sometime between 8:40 p.
Officials announce plan to 'modernize' Johnstown postal service processing center
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The future of mail operations at Johnstown’s USPS processing center is a little clearer after officials announced a plan to modernize operations.
Officials say there will be no career layoffs at the facility, however they do leave open the possibility some of those jobs could be reassigned to other locations.
They say the facility will remain open as they invest $3.7 million into the facility to streamline processing and distribution.
Shirleysburg man sentenced to prison time in Huntingdon Co. arson case, DA confirms
Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Huntingdon County District Attorney's Office confirmed that a Shirleysburg man has been sentenced to prison time for setting fire to a residence last April.
Officials say Jonathan Copenhaver will serve 3 to 6 years at SCI Huntingdon after he pleaded guilty to one count of felony arson in October.
Troopers arrested Copenhaver in early April after he intentionally set fire to a trailer located along Extract Road.
Two dogs killed, two rescued in house fire in Reynoldsville
Bellefonte woman sentenced to nearly 2 years in jail for giving kids meth, bleach baths
Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say a Bellefonte woman was sentenced to nearly two years in county jail Monday after being accused of providing drugs to children and bathing them in bleach.
Officials say Tara Auman was sentenced to serve 11-and-a-half to 23-and-a-half months in jail, followed by five years of probation in the child endangerment case.
Centre County authorities clarified that the sentence was also concurrent with the consolidation of various other cases against her.
Clearfield's McGonigal wins gold with first period pin
HERSHEY -- The PIAA state wrestling championships are being contested today at the Giant Center in Hershey. Follow along on-air and online with WJAC-TV for coverage of wrestlers from our region.
In Saturday evening's Class AAA championships, Clearfield's Luke McGonigal won gold at 195 pounds, scoring a dramatic first period pin over State College's Cole Urbas.
McGonigal scored a takedown just seconds into the match, and then pinned Urbas at the 1:37 mark.
FCC upholds license revocation of former Somerset County radio host Roger Wahl
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — In what is likely the final chapter in the years-long legal battle between the FCC and Somerset County radio personality Roger Wahl, the commission has upheld its decision to revoke Wahl's license.
According to a release made public earlier this month, the FCC denied Wahl's attempt to review and appeal the decision.
The latest order comes nearly one year after the FCC initially voted to revoke Wahl's radio license in the wake of his criminal investigation.