New business comes to DuBois amid COVID-19

 Posted on April 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  244 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

DuBois, PA — A devout Christian since 2015, Brian Webb had it in his heart to open up his own restaurant. After driving trucks for Walmart for 22 years, it was time for a change. That change for Webb was the Breaking Bread restaurant in DuBois. "It made a lot of since given that it was going to be a restaurant. Breaking bread was the first communion when Jesus broke bread and said eat this in remembrance of me," [Read More]

Federal higher ed proposal saves taxpayers $185B by 2033

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  508 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Taxpayers could save $185 billion over the next decade through a federal college education proposal from a North Carolina congresswoman. The analysis released this month is from the Congressional Budget Office and measures the impact of the College Cost Reduction Act authored by U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., and filed in January. The proposal notably reins in policies of President Joe Biden and his administration; strengthens and simplifies the student loan program; and reduces college costs for students and their families. [Read More]

Friedens couple waives preliminary hearing in fake pregnancy, baby death case

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  183 words  |  Christie Applegate

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Somerset County couple charged for faking the birth and death of a child back in August waived their preliminary hearing Tuesday. Kaycee and Geoffrey Lang are facing two counts of misdemeanor theft and one count of receiving stolen property after police say the two defendants faked a pregnancy, birth and death in of a baby in July to receive money and gifts. Tuesday, both Kaycee and Geoffrey Lang waived their preliminary hearing. [Read More]

Johnstown woman who lied about having cancer sentenced to probation

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  134 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Cambria County District Attorney's office confirmed to 6 News that a local woman who was accused of lying about having cancer in order to raise money has been sentenced. Officials say Brandi Hammers was sentenced to 84 months of probation on Thursday. In May, Hammers pleaded guilty to one felony count of theft by deception. She was arrested and charged last February following a months-long investigation into her alleged fraudulent activity. [Read More]

Kennywood Park plans to retire 'Log Jammer' after 42 years

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  149 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. – After 42 years, Kennywood Park officials said Thursday they plan to retire the "Log Jammer" at the end of the season. Kennywood is inviting friends, families and Pittsburgh visitors to enjoy one last ride down the 53-foot drop chute before the summer season ends Sept. 17. "It is a bittersweet decision, but one that, in time, will create some exciting opportunities for our guests," Kennywood general manager Jerome Gibas said. [Read More]

Police in Michigan rescue 22 canines from suspected dog fighting ring

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  127 words  |  Christie Applegate

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WWMT) — Police in Michigan rescued more than 20 canines from an alleged dog fighting ring on Friday. After investigating four residences in Muskegon Heights and one in Norton Shores, officers from the Muskegon Heights Police Department rescued 22 dogs and recovered one that was deceased, authorities said in a news release. Police arrested four people, three of which are charged with dog fighting and one had a warrant for their arrest, according to MHPD. [Read More]

State police release additional details on missing Clearfield Co. man

 Posted on April 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  217 words  |  Delta Gatti

UPDATE:CLEARFIELD CO, Pa (WJAC) — State police have released additional details about missing Clearfield County man Gerard Joseph Flango Jr., who was last seen nearly three weeks ago. Authorities say Flango is a 48-year-old white male, who was last seen on surveillance video at the Family Dollar store, along the 1100 block of Old Town Road in Clearfield, on May 16th. Troopers say the video shows Flango wearing a camo ball cap, black T-shirt and blue jeans. [Read More]

4 law enforcement officers killed, 4 others hurt serving warrant in Charlotte, police say

 Posted on April 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  32 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

4 law enforcement officers killed, 4 others hurt serving warrant in Charlotte, police say

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6 News honored with statewide media awards

 Posted on April 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  241 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — The 6 News team learned Thursday they were honored with statewide awards for excellence in journalism. WJAC-TV won six Keystone Media Awards for stories aired in 2020. The awards are organized by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association as a way to, "reinforce excellence by individuals in the news media profession, by recognizing journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences, and faithfully fulfills its First Amendment rights/responsibilities. [Read More]

Clearfield Lezzer Lumber All-Star Football Game

 Posted on April 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  53 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — An old town historic district surrounded by mountainous terrain and a sense of community.

A county of good eats and good sports as Clearfield plays home to a highly anticipated all-star football game.

This is Your Town Clearfield County: live from the Lezzer Lumber All-Star Football Game.

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