Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD affects about one in 14 adults. It’s often caused by traumatic experiences ranging from sexual assault to car wrecks to house fires. There are higher rates among combat veterans. National correspondent Mark Hyman took a look at one organization that engages veterans in a unique program as they transition from military service to civilian life.
“For so many [veterans], they're going to be dealing with the challenges of that service for the rest of their lives.
Student at Penn Lincoln Elem. tests positive for COVID-19, district officials confirm
BLAIR CO, Pa (WJAC) — Altoona Area School District officials confirmed that a student at Penn Lincoln Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. Superintendent Dr. Charles Prijatelj says the district was notified by a parent, late Tuesday.
District officials have contacted parents and are awaiting guidance from the Department of Health, Prijatelj added.
School officials did note that one class at the elementary school was asked to stay home Wednesday, but the grade level of the student, and class, have not yet been announced.
Texas airline worker fatally 'ingested' into jet engine
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WOAI) — An investigation is underway after an airline worker in Texas was fatally "ingested" into a jet engine.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled on Monday that the worker's death was ruled a suicide. The medical examiner's office said the doctor "saw signs that pointed to suicide."
The ground crew member was on the runway at San Antonio International Airport Friday when it happened.
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the incident happened around 10:25 p.
Toxic gas release likely from Ohio derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Authorities were threatening to arrest anyone who doesn’t leave an evacuation zone near the smoldering wreckage of an Ohio train derailment near the Pennsylvania state line and warned Monday there was a high probability of a toxic gas release.
While crews were working to prevent a major explosion, residents were packing overnight bags, loading their pets into cars and searching for hotel rooms. Police in the village of East Palestine moved out of their communication center as the threat of an explosion increased.
America This Week w/ Eric Bolling: One-on-one with Rudy Giuliani
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Charity golf outing, mini-golf bar crawl coming to Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A charity golf outing, and mini-golf bar crawl, is coming to Johnstown to raise money for military members and their families.
The "Special Operations Cup" is a modified-scramble style golf tournament, with proceeds going toward the Special Forces Foundation, a non profit that supports green berets and their families, as well as Gold Star families, which are families that lost a loved one while serving in the military.
Garth Brooks concert set to break attendance record at Heinz Field
PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — Organizers say a Garth Brooks concert in May will be the largest event ever to be held at Heinz Field.
Officials say the concert, scheduled for May 18, is set to break the attendance record for the Pittsburgh Stadium after 72,887 tickets were sold.
According to a release, the previous record was set Sept. 10, 2016, with 69,983 tickets for the University of Pittsburgh versus Penn State University football game.
Richland family duo reflects on time together
JOHNSTOWN — The Burke and Bailey families are connected.
Brandon Bailey is the head football coach at Richland. Greg Burke is the head basketball coach at Richland. The two have sons, who are student-athletes at Richland. Brandon's son Koby plays football and basketball. Greg's son Caleb plays football and basketball. And, they're good, too.
The Bailey and Burke father-son duos have led Richland to district championships on the football field and basketball court.
Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward returns to practice
Pittsburgh (WJAC) — Pittsburgh Steelers veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heywardreturned to practice on Wednesday, six weeks after he underwent surgery to repair his hamstring.
The 34-year-old has been sidelined since exiting the Steelers' Week 1 contest against the San Francisco 49ers.
Pittsburgh says Heyward remains on the Injured Reserve list and the team has 21 days to reactivate him to the 53-man roster.
It is unclear if Heyward will return to the active roster prior to Pittsburgh's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tennessee woman lands Guinness World Record for longest competitive mullet