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Judge declares mistrial in case against man accused of years-long sex abuse in Cooper Twp.
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (200+ words) by WJAC staff/Justin Trent CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A Clearfield County judge has declared a mistrial in the case against a Pennsylvania man accused of years-long abuse at a home in Cooper Township. Last week, 45-year-old Travis Lee Greenaway…...
Trump threatens Bombardier jet ban as Canadian retaliatory tariffs take effect
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (271+ words) (TNND) — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to ban the sale of Canada’s Bombardier jets in the United States unless the company begins manufacturing there, escalating a trade war that followed the collapse of talks on Aug. 21. “NO MORE SELLING…...
FD: Individual hospitalized after being impaled by rototiller in State College
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (123+ words) WJAC STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — Emergency officials in Centre County say an individual was hospitalized over the weekend after they had to be freed from a rototiller accident in State College. According to the Alpha Fire Company, emergency responders were…...
DHS crackdown on undocumented migrants breaks records for arrests and deportations
1+ week, 3+ day ago (422+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) — The pressure campaign by the Trump administration to arrest and deport as many undocumented immigrants as possible appears to be in full swing, with a focus on so-called sanctuary cities and states. According to the Department of Homeland…...
Prosecutors argue alleged 'conflict of interest' in deadly Kernville shooting case
1+ week, 4+ day ago (233+ words) by Ryan Graffius/Emily Marines JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The teenage suspect accused of gunning down a 38-year-old man at a home in the Kernville section of Johnstown returned to court as prosecutors are now aiming to "disqualify" his defense team....
DOJ: Clearfield County drug dealer gets prison time in fentanyl death case
1+ week, 4+ day ago (112+ words) CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Federal authorities say a Clearfield County drug dealer will spend several years behind bars in connection to a deadly fentanyl overdose. According to the Department of Justice, 41-year-old James Gill was sentenced this week to serve…...
PSP: Confluence man, 18, accused of sexually assaulting underage teen, saving nude images
1+ week, 5+ day ago (203+ words) SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Somerset County say an 18-year-old Confluence man is facing dozens of charges following a months-long investigation into allegations that he engaged in a 'sexual relationship' with an underage teen. Investigators say more than…...
DOJ: Federal jury convicts Jefferson County business owner of COVID relief fraud
2+ week, 1+ day ago (137+ words) JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Federal authorities say a Jefferson County business owner could spend decades in prison after he was found guilty of committing pandemic relief fraud. Prosecutors with the Department of Justice say 44-year-old Jason Youngdahl, of Brockway, was…...
Docs: Bedford County church takes UMC disaffiliation property dispute to federal court
2+ week, 2+ day ago (357+ words) BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A Bedford County church is taking its fight over LGBTQ+ policy changes within the United Methodist Church to federal court. Queen Memorial Church, located near Claysburg, says it wants to leave the denomination after the church…...
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado caused widespread damage in Madera
2+ week, 3+ day ago (132+ words) CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado was responsible for causing widespread damage in the Madera area of Clearfield County on Saturday evening. Investigators determined that while the tornado was only on the…...