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Escaped killer who eluded capture in Pennsylvania for 2 weeks pleads guilty to escape charges
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A convicted killer captured last year after two weeks on the run in southeastern Pennsylvania’s rolling farmlands pleaded guilty Friday to escape and burglary charges. Danilo Cavalcante was sentenced immediately afterward to serve 15 to 30 years in addition to his life sentence without...
Ringleader of Pennsylvania bank fraud scheme sentenced to prison
The head of an organized conspiracy to defraud Pennsylvania residents and banks of approximately $2 million has been sentenced. Video above: Headlines from News 8. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday that Tyreese Lewis, 23, of Harrisburg, was ordered to spend two and a half to five years in state prison and pay $800,000 in restitution.
Pa. Jewish family may keep anti-hate signs after neighbor used slur: judge
A Jewish family had the free-speech right to blanket their yard with signs decrying hate and racism after their next-door neighbor hurled an antisemitic slur at them during a property dispute 10 years ago, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled. The court decided Simon and Toby Galapo were exercising their...
Windber football grabs first win of season with dominant offensive night vs. Curwensville
WINDBER — The Windber football team was out of sorts and uncomfortable in its Week 1 setback at Glendale. The Ramblers responded in a big way in Week 2. Senior Luke Hostetler rushed for 168 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries Friday night, while running mate R.J. Tallion added 106 yards in...
Shots fired near Woodland Hills-Penn Hills high school football game
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Shots were fired near the Woodland Hills and Penn Hills high school football game in Turtle Creek at The Wolvarena on Friday night.Turtle Creek Mayor Adam Forgie said the shots were fired at a pharmacy down the street and heard by the crowd at The Wolvarena, the home stadium for Woodland Hills High School. That is when chaos ensued, as spectators began running for the exits."It did cause the students to freak out, and rightfully so, when they heard the shots," the mayor told KDKA-TV. "And more or less what I understand, it was a stampede of...
Sportsbeat Game of the Week: Forest Hills at Clearfield preview
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) – A big battle is brewing on the gridiron in Clearfield on Friday. The Bison are hosting Forest Hills in a showdown between 1-0 teams. “We’re excited for this game,” Clearfield head coach Myles Caragein said. Both teams have high expectations this season after both finishing with eight wins last year. The […]
Women's Soccer Preps To Host Cleveland State
Loretto, Pa.- Saint Francis women's soccer is back in action on Sunday Sep. 1 when Cleveland State comes to town. The Red Flash will be looking to remain atop the Northeast Conference (NEC) table and build upon their 1-0 win over Robert Morris on Thursday afternoon. OPENING KICKOFF. Saint Francis...
Red Dragons' rough start continues against Highlanders
PATTON — Purchase Line coach Matt Falisec knew his team would be in for a tough start at the outset of the Heritage Conference football season. "We had Northern Cambria last week and Cambria Heights this week. These are two of the top teams,” he said after the Red Dragons suffered a 51-0 loss to Cambria Heights in the Highlanders’ conference home opener on Friday at Cambria Heights High School. "Thank goodness they’re out of the way. And we’ll get ready to go next week.” This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Browser CompatibilityYour browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks. We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:
Centre County to hold DUI checkpoint for Labor Day weekend
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Centre County Alcohol Task Force will conduct sobriety checkpoints this weekend. From Aug. 30 through Aug. 31, Centre County residents should be aware of ongoing sobriety checkpoints along with roving DUI patrols. These details will be conducted throughout Centre County and continue throughout the fall to ensure the safety […]
D9 Big School Recaps: Higenbotham, Karns City Run Past Brookville; DuBois Rallies past Punxsy; Clearfield Win, Ferguson Throws 5 TDs for C. Clarion
BROOKVILLE, Pa. – Grinding out over 400 rushing yards on Brookville’s new artificial turf field, Karns City ran their way to a 34-7 win over the Raiders. • D9 Small School Recaps • Eisenhower Edges Saegertown • D10 Recaps. Owen Higenbotham ran for 181 yards on...
Volleyball Drops Tight Season Opener, 3-1, to Brockport
Center Valley, PA (August 30, 2024) - The DeSales University volleyball team dropped its season opener, 3-1 (22-25, 25-27, 26-24, 21-25) in a tight four-set match on Friday evening to SUNY-Brockport. DSU scored four straight points early in set #1 to take a 7-5 lead and led 15-10 midway through...
Eddie Corkery tosses six touchdowns as State College dismantles Altoona
What a night for State College quarterback Eddie Corkery in the Little Lions’ 51-0 blowout of Altoona. Corkery only needed nine completions to throw six touchdowns as he finished 9-for-14 with 227 passing yards. Wide receiver Ty Salazar was Corkery’s main beneficiary catching five passes for 143 yards and four touchdowns. Fellow wide receiver Michael Gaul finished with three receptions, 56 yards and a score.
Mounties Swatted by Garnet in Season Opener
SALISBURY, Md. -- The Mount Aloysius Women's Volleyball team opened the 2024 season, on Friday, when they traveled to the Margie Knight Classic, hosted by Salisbury University. Their Friday matchup was against Swarthmore, before they play Catholic and Salisbury, on Saturday. The Garnet started out hot, jumping ahead 7-3 in...
Camacho Scores Four as Mounties Bedevil Blue Devils
Buffalo, N.Y. -- A late game push from senior forward Juan Camacho (Ibaque, Colombia, San Bonifacio de las Lanzas) pushed the Mount Aloysius men's soccer program to a 4-3 victory over the SUNY Fredonia Blue Devils this Friday, August 30th. The Mounties opened their 2024 season with an instant push...
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