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Officers justified in fatally shooting man wielding machete at Ligonier Twp. home

Westmoreland County, PA — Authorities in Westmoreland County are providing an update on the investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting from earlier this month. On Friday, Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli ruled that the officers involved in the July 2nd shooting were justified in killing 59-year-old Robbie Saunders. Investigators say on the afternoon of Sunday, July 2nd, officers were called to a home along Gravel Hill Road, in Ligonier Township, for a report of a disturbance.

Rural communities in several states dealing with shortages

(TCS) — Pennsylvania struggles to get more housing built to relieve a statewide shortage. For rural parts of the commonwealth, communities are in a position similar to rural towns across America. An analysis of housing in rural Illinois shows that problems are common, but solutions are as rare as a cheap apartment. “The insufficient supply of housing partially explains why housing costs are one of the key factors driving inflation,” noted Mark White, a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Utah woman accused of manslaughter after woman fatally overdoses on fentanyl

CEDAR CITY, Utah (KUTV) — A woman was charged with felony manslaughter after police said she admitted to delivering fentanyl to a woman who died of an overdose shortly after. Officials arrived at a hotel room in Cedar City, where they said the woman was found with Narcan beside her along with what appeared to be blue fentanyl pills and evidence that it had been smoked. First responders said the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson announces signature shoe with Nike

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — South Carolina women's basketball legend A'ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA MVP, is adding another accolade to her already long list of accomplishments. On Saturday, before her return to Colonial Life Arena, Wilson announcing she will release a signature shoe with Nike. Wilson's Nike A'ONE shoes will release in 2025. Wilson arrived to Colonial Life Arena with a shirt saying "Of course I have a shoe dot com.

2 new restaurants open in Johnstown as others close

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP -- Over the last couple of years, multiple stores and restaurants in Johnstown have been closing. The list includes the famous Coney Island Lunch, the Yellow Jacket Café, Ponderosa Steakhouse, Ryan's and Lone Star Steakhouse. Recently, Bon-Ton department store also announced it is closing its doors in The Johnstown Galleria. But as some businesses close, others are opening. Tulunes Steak & Alehouse on Lulay Street opened two weeks ago.