Altoona, PA (WJAC) — Authorities say clean up crews are on scene of a reported train derailment that occurred overnight in Altoona at one of the Norfolk Southern railyards. According to a post from Altoona firefighters, emergency officials were notified of the derailment around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Officials say the derailment is "visible" from the North 8th Street bridge.
Emergency officials say there is no danger to the public and officials from Norfolk Southern say no injuries were reported.
HOUSTON, Texas (WKRC) - Around two dozen passengers fell ill on a United Airlines flight Friday, with most of those individuals having been on the same cruise prior.
According to USA Today, citing officials from the Houston Fire Department, approximately 25 passengers fell ill on United Flight 1528. Per the outlet, those individuals had been part of a group of 75. “Several passengers who had been on the same cruise and did not feel well were on United Flight 1528 from Vancouver to Houston Friday night,” a representative for United Airlines told USA Today.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State athletic officials showed some potential new plans for renovations to Beaver Stadium Thursday.
The message presented to a Centre County chamber of business luncheon: "We're not tearing down Beaver Stadium."
The Deputy Director of Penn State's Athletic Department Phil Esten made that statement loud and clear. He revealed more details on the ongoing study on the stadium's possible future plus a peek into what renovated Beaver Stadium might look like.
U.S. 322 crash
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) —
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The Centre County coroner's office has identified the victims of Wednesday's multi-vehicle crash that shut down a section of Route 322, near Port Matilda, for several hours.
Read MoreAuthorities say 61-year-old Craig Hockinson, of Port Matilda, and 35-year-old Heather Ryder, of Philipsburg, were killed when their vehicles collided, head-on, along the 2400 block of Port Matilda Highway in Rush Township.
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According to PA511, the multiple vehicle crash involving two tractor trailers in Clearfield County Friday morning prompted all lanes of traffic to be closed. The crash happened on I-80 between Exits 123 and 133.
Stick with 6 News as we work to learn more information.
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We're following an early morning vehicle crash out of Graham Township, Clearfield County.
Just after 6 o'clock Friday morning, two tractor trailers traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 near mile marker 130 crashed, that's according to Clearfield County dispatch.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is still taking care of Senate business while undergoing treatment for depression.
Senator Fetterman met with his Chief of Staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday, where he is being treated.
In a tweet, Adam Jentleson shared photos of their meeting.
He says they discussed Senate business, including rail safety legislation and the farm bill.
He adds that Fetterman is grateful for all the well wishes and "
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Penguins Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange announced today that he will not return to the radio booth for play-by-play duties, but will remain a part of the Penguins Radio Network. Fans will continue to hear Lange’s voice during radio appearances and various Penguins programming.
Lange, 73, missed the majority of the past season out of an abundance of caution during the pandemic while awaiting the COVID-19 vaccine.
LIGONIER -- As the search for a missing teen in Somerset County continues, those close to him are forced to reflect upon better times.
Joey Dubics was a standout linebacker and running back for the Ligonier Valley Rams football team, and a mainstay within the program.
He helped guide the Rams to back to back district 6 class 2a titles, back to back Appalachian bowl victories, and was team captain.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have announced the arrest of a new suspect in a rape and murder more than three decades ago for which another man served 16 years in prison before he was exonerated by DNA evidence. Fifty-eight-year-old Chris Speelman of New Oxford is charged with criminal homicide, rape, robbery and burglary in the August 1987 slaying of 85-year-old Edna Laughman. District Attorney Brian Sinnett said Speelman had lived next-door to the victim "
The annual Blue-White spring football game will bring tens of thousands of people to Beaver Stadium on Saturday, April 13. Penn State students say they are ready to enjoy one last football game this year, and the festivities that come with it.
Blue-White weekend is centered around Penn State’s annual spring football game. The game kicks off at 2 p.m. and some fans say they are looking forward to tailgating again as much as they are the game.