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Search warrant reveals new info about January PSU frat fight

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — There’s new information about a fight that happened earlier this year at a Penn State fraternity that resulted in two members of the Nittany Lions football team being cited with disorderly conduct. According to State College police, other members of the team were involved in the fight and police say they got little to no cooperation from the university in their investigation. The new information is in a search warrant State College police served on Penn State's Office of Student Conduct in May.

Unified Command to use precision cutting during next phase of bridge removal

BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — The Key Bridge Response Unified Command is scheduled to use precision cuts made with small charges to remove a large section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage from on top of the DALI. The exact time of the precision cuts will depend on multiple environmental and operational factors, officials said. The small charges, a standard controlled demolition tool, will split the large section of truss at specific locations to create multiple, smaller sections, which allows salvors to use cranes and barges already on scene to remove these sections of the bridge and ultimately remove the DALI from the channel.

'Game of Thrones' sequel centered on Jon Snow isn't happening, actor says

NEW YORK (AP) — Winter, apparently, is not coming back. Kit Harington has shut down talk of a Jon Snow sequel to HBO’s massive hit “Game of Thrones.” “There are no plans for it at the moment. It’s off the table for the foreseeable,” Harington told The Associated Press in an interview Tuesday, while promoting his new crime drama film “Blood for Dust.” “Game of Thrones” ended in 2019 after eight seasons, but the prospect of spinoffs were bandied about.

Huntingdon Co. man accused of inappropriately touching sleeping family member

Huntingdon Co., PA (WJAC) — State police say a Huntingdon County man is behind bars after he was accused of inappropriately touching a family member while she slept. According to the affidavit, troopers were contacted on Monday after the man's social worker reported the alleged incident. Police say the victim claimed that she woke up Sunday night and discovered that 50-year-old Rod Hardy was allegedly molesting her in her sleep.

John Rooney, son of Steelers founder Art Rooney, passes away at age 83

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — John Rooney, the youngest son of late Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr., has reportedly passed away at age 83. Rooney was a Pittsburgh native and a former member of the Steelers' Board of Directors. He and his four brothers each formerly shared a minority stake in the team. Mr. Rooney's cause of death has not been made public. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0miqrZ2VobKzv46jpqGmXae8sLrEsmSsp55ivKd50q2cnqSVp8Buss6upZ2domKus8CMq6aoppWuerGt0qycrGWRrK66ecCtZJqflWKFdA%3D%3D

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Penn State wraps up spring practice with Blue-White game, still hasn't named starting QB

UNIVERSITY PARK — A perfect mix of clear skies and sun greeted Nittany Lion fans as 61,000 watched Blue top White, 24-7, in the annual Blue-White Game to close out the spring practice calendar for the Penn State football program. Watch the video below for highlights from the game: Inside the Numbers Two – Touchdowns by Cain Freshman running back Noah Cain found the end zone twice on Saturday, once for each team.

UPJ wrestling wins 8th straight conference championship

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — On Thursday, the Pitt-Johnstown wrestling team won their eighth straight PSAC wrestling championship. The Mountain Cats hosted Shippensburg for senior night where they recognized six seniors. UPJ shut out the Raiders 46-0. Thursday night’s dual win improved UPJ’s PSAC record to seven wins and zero losses. The Mountain Cats will compete in the regional championships in early March, and then the Division II national championships, which start March 15th.

'Tech savvy' Cresson man admits to viewing, selling child porn images on Twitter, PSP says

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say a Cresson man is facing charges following a months-long child pornography investigation that spanned multiple states. According to the affidavit, investigators were first contacted after officers with the Tampa Police Department discovered an Internet Dropbox containing multiple files of suspected child pornography. Police say the images and videos, 8 in total, all depicted young boys engaging in various sexual acts.

Bedford County Humane Society saves puppies from grim fate

EVERETT - More than 30 dogs were about to be put down inside a Louisiana shelter, but two shelters stepped in to save the puppies. One of the shelters was Action for Animals in Latrobe, and the other was the Bedford County Humane Society. "They were one hour away from being euthanized, simply because there aren't enough homes," said Janet Gates, the Bedford County Humane Society manager. Gates found out about these pups through an urgent Facebook plea.