BMW finally adds Android Auto

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  250 words  |  Brenda Moya

BMW must be angling to be on Santa’s good list. A week after announcing it would no longer charge extra for Apple CarPlay, BMW announced Wednesday that it would finally introduce Android Auto compatibility in its vehicles by July, 2020. BMW’s belated move represented one of the last major automakers to offer Android Auto compatibility. Lexus began offering Android Auto in select models earlier this year. While BMW may be late to market, it leads the industry in offering wireless smartphone connectivity, so the phones don’t need to be physically tethered and drivers don’t have to be reminded to bring along a cord. [Read More]

Corsica man accused of abandoning two dogs at Jefferson Co. home

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  195 words  |  Brenda Moya

Jefferson Co., PA (WJAC) — State police in Punxsutawney say a Corsica man is facing charges after being accused of abandoning two dogs at a home in Union Township. Troopers say in August, investigators received multiple complaints about the two animals being left outside at a home along Howe Road. Authorities say the reported owner of the dogs, 26-year-old Brandon Geer, had allegedly "moved out" of the home several weeks prior and never returned to check on them. [Read More]

Pregnant woman killed during chase after deadly South Carolina dealership shooting

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  29 words  |  Christie Applegate

Pregnant woman killed during chase after deadly South Carolina dealership shooting

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Somerset man, 19, accused of sexually assaulting teen; giving her weed, vapes

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  261 words  |  Brenda Moya

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police say a 19-year-old Somerset man is facing charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl and providing her with marijuana and vapes. According to the affidavit, police say the girl reported in late January that she had allegedly been provided with various vapes by Caleb Lambert. Police say the victim also claimed that she had engaged in sexual activity with Lambert. [Read More]

Toxic Inaction leaves kids at risk

 Posted on April 15, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1601 words  |  Delta Gatti

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of families across the US are dealing with children who were poisoned by lead hiding in applesauce pouches marketed to kids. The ensuing recall made national headlines. It was a disturbing case study and something the Spotlight team has been reporting on for years - uncovering signs of contaminated baby food as far back as 2017. Nearly a decade later, there’s no final action from the FDA or Congress to protect kids. [Read More]

4 PA PetSmart employees charged after toy poodle dies during grooming visit

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  210 words  |  Delta Gatti

PITTSBURGH (WPXI) — Four former PetSmart employees in Pittsburgh have been charged in the death of a toy poodle. A.J. Ross brought her toy poodle Kobe to this PetSmart store to be groomed last November. When she came to pick up the dog, he was dead. Ross then rushed Kobe to a nearby animal hospital, but after 15 minutes of CPR, hospital staff pronounced the dog dead. All four former employees are facing felony animal cruelty and neglect charges for their alleged role in the dog's death, which happened during a nail trim. [Read More]

Death sentence given to man convicted of killing New Kensington officer

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  143 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (WJAC) — A man convicted in the shooting death of a Westmoreland County police officer was sentenced to death. According to NBC affiliate WPXI, the sentence for 31-year-old Rahmael Holt was handed down Wednesday morning. According to prosecutors, Holt was pulled over for a traffic stop by New Kensington officer Brain Shaw in late 2017. Authorities say during that stop, Holt fled on foot before shooting the 25-year-old officer in the chest. [Read More]

Giant Eagle dedicates special hours to first responders, says it will close Easter Sunday

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  221 words  |  Delta Gatti

PITTSBURGH, Pa (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh-based grocery store chain, Giant Eagle, announced Thursday that it will begin hosting dedicated shopping hours for first responders and law enforcement, according to a release. Beginning Friday April 3, Giant Eagle will open its stores one hour early, at 6 a.m., for first responders to shop, the release adds. Company officials say the special hour of operation will be available on Thursdays and Fridays for all police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and other trained members of the first responder community. [Read More]

Man arrested in Delaware robbery suspected in slaying

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  100 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say a man arrested in a violent robbery in Delaware earlier this week will face charges in the slaying of a donut ship manager during a robbery in north Philadelphia over the weekend. Chief Inspector Frank Vanore said 39-year-old Keith Gibson is believed responsible for the slaying early Saturday of 40-year-old Christine Lugo. He was arrested after a drugstore robbery and assault early Tuesday in Wilmington, Delaware and is being investigated in a number of other robberies and slayings. [Read More]

Penn State bans Beta Theta Pi fraternity for life

 Posted on April 14, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  852 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

UNIVERSITY PARK (WJAC) – Penn State University has permanently revoked recognition of Beta Theta Pi and banned the fraternity from ever returning as a chapter at the school, officials said Thursday. The decision was made in the wake of the recent death of Penn State sophomore Timothy Piazza at the fraternity. As Penn State’s student conduct investigation of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity continues, more facts have emerged, including a persistent pattern of serious alcohol abuse, hazing and the use and sale of illicit drugs, the university said. [Read More]