Johnstown man Brian Giles charged with homicide in wife's death
UPDATE:Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Authorities have released new details about the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Giles and the arrest of her husband, Brian Giles.
Brian Giles was taken into custody Friday afternoon and charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault and hindering apprehension.
Authorities say Brian's wife Nancy was reported missing on October 23, 2018 and her body was later discovered along the James Wolf Sculpture Trail in May of 2019.
Jurors dismissed in civil trial of ex-Bellwood-Antis coach convicted of child sex abuse
Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Blair County court officials say the civil lawsuit involving former Bellwood-Antis wrestling coach Ryan Blazier is now expected to be settled outside of court after the jurors in the case were dismissed.
The civil trial against Blazier and the Bellwood-Antis school district was expected to begin this week after a lawsuit was filed on behalf of one of Blazier's victims.
The lawsuit argued that the school district shared responsibility for Blazier's actions for which he was later convicted of.
Steelers officially name Teryl Austin as team's next defensive coordinator
PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially promoted assistant coach Teryl Austin to be the team's next defensive coordinator, according to a team release.
Austin, who has spent the last four years with the Steelers' organization, would replace former defensive coordinator Keith Butler, who announced his retirement last month.
"T.A. is a great coach. I love his attention to detail," said safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. "The way he approaches the game.
Coroner IDs victim of deadly Route 53 crash
Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) —
UPDATE |Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has identified the victim of Monday's deadly crash on Route 53 in Summerhill Township.
Lees says 73-year-old Margaret A. Roles, of Lilly, was killed when her vehicle collided head-on with a triaxle.
Officials say Roles was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
State police and Summerhill Township police are investigating the crash.
Juniata Gap Elementary hosts 25th annual 'Day of the Arts'
Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — A lot of fun was had at Juniata Gap Elementary School on Thursday as students participated in a variety of hands-on activities for the 25th annual "Day of the Arts."
This year, 25 local artists and performers donated their time to present workshops to students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
Presentations included soap carvers, martial arts, dancing and much more.
“The students are able to see a different way they might be able to express themselves.
Man charged for having sex with horses
SAN ANTONIO (WOAI/KABB) - San Antonio Police arrested a man for bestiality with two horses inside an area horse barn. According to the police report, the suspect, 24-year-old Jean Bugoma, was caught on surveillance cameras in June 2020 walking through the stables naked. He is seen going into different stalls. The next morning, the owner noticed two of his horses both suffered leg injuries. A veterinarian determined that both had also been sexually and physically assaulted.
Penn State's new president to take office in May
University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State's incoming president will begin her new job this spring.
The university announcing Neeli Bendapudi will take office on May 10th.
She was approved by the university trustees last month to be Penn State's 19th president.
“This is a huge enterprise. The first thing to do is hopefully get the wisdom of President Barron and the wisdom of members of our board. Learn the rhythms of the year, the academic year.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers abandons study at Foster J. Sayers Dam
HOWARD, Pa. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has discontinued its study into making modifications at Foster J. Sayers Dam to sustain aquatic habitat during historical low-flow conditions. The study was going to look into if the area could sustain aquatic habitat if engineers began lowering water levels between the months of July and November. “We feel it is not in the federal interest to continue to spend additional federal funding on further evaluation,” said Anastasiya Kononova, Baltimore District project manager.
Way2Go cards still rolling out after a year of distribution
It’s been almost a year now since the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services rolled out their new Way2Go debit cards on which child support payments are loaded.
Way2Go cards are debit cards on which child support payments are loaded. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, or the DHS, has been distributing them since June 2022 but many people are only just getting them in the mail.
“The Way2Go card replaces the Pennsylvania EppiCard,"
Boswell farm once again collecting used Christmas trees to feed to its goats