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.
Local doctor reacts to wildfire smoke in Pennsylvania, explains how to protect yourself
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused hazy skies throughout our region, putting millions of Pennsylvanians under air quality alerts.
The National Weather Service has even issued red flag warnings across Pennsylvania.
UPMC Altoona Pulmonologist Dr. Mehrdad Ghaffari described the sky as something out of a science fiction movie.
You don't know if it's the sun or the moon, or you're on the Earth or a different planet.
Part-time government employees could participate in 401(k) expansion if this bill passes
(TCS) — Part-time workers for the state of North Carolina would be able participate in North Carolina’s 401(k) retirement savings plan under a bill that passed the House of Representatives this week and is now pending in the Senate.
The legislation was one of three bills pending in the Legislature related to state retirement benefits and could make it easier for the state to recruit part-time workers, state treasurer Dale Folwell told The Center Square.
PSP investigating theft from Raystown Lake campground
HUNTINGDON CO, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Huntingdon are investigating a theft that occurred at one of the Raystown Lake campgrounds earlier this week, according to a report.
Troopers say between 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 11:30 a.m. Friday, an unknown individual(s) stole $125 from a drop box, used for firewood sales, at the Senoia Campground.
State police add that the drop box was also damaged.
Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact Huntingdon state police at 814-627-3161.
Yankees Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera endorses Trump: 'He's my friend'
NEW YORK CITY (TND) — Former New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera endorsed former President Donald Trump for the White House on Friday.
Rivera disclosed in an interview withSid & Friends In The Morning he would support Trump’s presidential bid given their friendship.
He’s my friend. I can’t deny that. I will tell that to anyone,” the former pitcher noted. “Before he was the president, he was my friend, and because he’s my friend, I’m gonna root for him.
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree announce plans to close 1,000 stores
WASHINGTON (TND) — Discount chain store Family Dollar announced Wednesday that they will close around 1,000 stores. TheReports Results for the Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 detailed the decision to close the stores. "During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company announced that it had initiated a comprehensive store portfolio optimization review which involved identifying stores for closure, relocation, or re-bannering based on an evaluation of current market conditions and individual store performance, among other factors,"
Minneapolis officer killed in ambush while responding to shooting scene
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis police officer responding to a shooting call was ambushed and killed Thursday when he stopped to provide aid to a man who appeared to be a victim. That man instead wound up shooting the officer, authorities said.
The death of Officer Jamal Mitchell happened during a chaotic situation involving two crime scenes two blocks apart that left three people dead, two others hospitalized in critical condition and another officer and a firefighter with less serious injuries.
Mount Union and Township baseball, mother nature victorious Tuesday
The area slate was full for playoff baseball and softball Tuesday evening.
Mother nature, however, had other plans as two of the three district six championship baseball games were postponed due to heavy storms rolling through the area.
In the first game of the day, which was played with no interruptions, Mount Union walked off Philipsburg-Osceola 1-0 in 9 innings to lay claim to the D6-AAA championship.
In D6-AA, Bishop Guilfoyle and West Shamokin will have to wait a day, as they were postponed until Wednesday at 10:00 a.
PA Game Commission to conduct additional public survey on reintroducing American Marten
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — State wildlife officials are continuing their efforts toreintroduce the American Marten in Pennsylvania.
During a meeting earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Game Commission decided to temporarily halt its plan while it awaits the results of an additional public survey on the matter.
Wildlife officials say the survey will be conducted to "gauge residents' opinions" on the state's reintroduction plan.
“Given that the survey is not yet completed, I believe it is appropriate that we table this issue at this time to allow for that survey to be completed and the results to be made available to the board and to the public,” Board of Commissioners President Kristen Schnepp-Giger said.