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Thousands mourn Trump rally shooting victim Corey Comperatore
(NewsNation) — The devastated communities of southwest Pennsylvania have turned out for the funeral of Corey Comperatore, the 50-year-old volunteer fire chief who was killed during the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The funeral began around 11 a.m. local time, with firefighters from the entire region arriving...
Sounding off: Assassination attempt among writers' topics
All of the officers, staff and membership of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 92 in Lower Burrell pray for a speedy recovery, physically and mentally, for David “Jake” Dutch, his wife, Sheree, and extended family. Jake is a Marine Corps veteran and an active and valued member of our post. We hope to see him soon.
National wrestling event to be held at UPJ; local wrestlers set to compete
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Two local wrestlers are set to compete in a national event later this year, as organizers announced that it will be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. On Thursday, FloWrestling announced that it’s Who’s Number One event will be held at the UPJ...
Lieutenant Governor addresses mayors from across Pennsylvania on safety
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Mayors from across the Commonwealth gathered in Johnstown for the Pennsylvania State Mayor’s Association Annual Conference. Many of the speakers, including Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis focused on addressing safety concerns throughout the commonwealth and what steps the governor has taken to help. Legislators hope the new state budget, passed earlier in […]
Fatal Crash On PA Rt 322: Police
A fatal crash near a hospital closed PA Route 322 for several hours on Friday morning, July 19, Derry Township Police announced in a release. The deadly crash happened in the 800 block of East Governor Road/PA Rt 322 around 3:30 a.m., according to the police. The area is along the same ro…
Karen Marie Maust
Karen Marie Maust, formerly of Uniontown, now of Conemaugh, went home to be with her precious Savior Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Her dear husband, Roland, of 50 years, was by her side. The eldest daughter of Arthur and Jennie Lee Essig of Massillon, Ohio, she was a 1972 Jackson High...
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis headlines annual state Mayors' Conference in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, Austin Davis, visited Johnstown on Friday where he spoke at the Pennsylvania State Mayors' Association annual conference. Lt. Gov. Davis talked with us about the bipartisan budget for next year that Governor Josh Shapiro signed last week. He says the...
WATCH: Juwan Morgan, Julian Gamble Recap Assembly Ball's 89-79 Win Over The Cru
Former Indiana Hoosiers forward Juwan Morgan and former Miami Hurricanes center Julian Gamble met with the media following Assembly Ball's 89-79 win over The Cru on Friday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in The Basketball Tournament.
Pa. firefighter killed at Trump rally honored by 100s and procession of emergency vehicles
CABOT, Pa. — The keen of bagpipes, a three-volley gun salute and a bugle sounding taps pierced the air of a small Pennsylvania town on Friday as hundreds gathered to honor an ex-fire chief who was shot and killed at a rally for former President Donald Trump. Following funeral...
S.W. JACK BLASTS WESLEYVILLE AT PA YOUTH LEGION REGIONALS
Brady Oaks threw five-and-two-thirds innings of one-hit baseball as the S.W. Jack Drillers blasted Wesleyville, 11-0, Saturday night for their second straight win at the PA Youth Legion Western Regional Tournament at First Commonwealth bank Field in Homer City. Oaks struck out nine and did not give up a hit...
It's a g'day for baseball as FIBI celebrates 30th anniversary with team from Australia
At this time of the year, Chuck Sarver is full of anxious anticipation and optimism. The president of the Freeport International Baseball Invitational, which begins Monday evening at James E. Swartz Sr. Memorial Field in Freeport Borough, is ready to greet more than two dozen youth baseball teams to the area for the 30th annual week of matchups.
PA: CamTran: Engineer to review 'action plan' to repair, restart idled Inclined Plane
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A Kansas City infrastructure engineer is set to review an “action plan” aimed at replacing sheave wheels and guide rims needed to get the Johnstown Inclined Plane operational again, Cambria County Transit Authority officials said this week. That portion of the project has kept...
St. Francis University Aircraft Maintenance Classes Set To Begin in August at Airport
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Hands-on aircraft maintenance classes are set to begin next month inside a hangar-turned-classroom, Johnstown-Cambria County Airport Authority officials said. St. Francis University is planning an Aug. 29 ribbon-cutting to mark the occasion, said Larry Nulton, of airport fixed-base operator Nulton Aviation Services. Nulton Aviation Services and...
Indiana Sports Hall of Fame weekend gets underway in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Indiana Sports Hall of Fame is having it’s third induction banquet this Saturday. They held a fundraising dinner on Friday night to kick things off. Multiple Indiana sports legends are attending including Dave Schellhase. Schellhase is a North and Purdue alumnus, who also played in the NBA for the Chicago […]
Hundreds attend funeral of Corey Comperatore, man killed in Trump rally shooting
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Freeport, Pennsylvania, Friday to remember 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, as he was laid to rest. Comperatore, a retired firefighter, was killed in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Charlie De Mar reports.
'We just have that connection' | WNBA All-Star team includes 3 from Indiana Fever
PHOENIX — This weekend, three Indiana Fever stars are in Phoenix for the WNBA All Star Game. Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell were all selected to compete. It hot in Phoenix - 108 degrees on Friday - but that's not just because they're in Arizona in the middle of July.
Strike averted at Kittanning nursing home after workers approve new contract
Employees of a Kittanning nursing home approved a new contract Friday, averting a strike scheduled to start the same day, their union announced. SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania said workers at Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center voted in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract that includes improvements to wages and health insurance.
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