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Barrier to be installed next week near site of Johnstown-area landslide

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — PennDOT officials are providing another update on construction in Cambria County after a landslide last week. Officials say a concrete barrier should be going up next week along Menoher Boulevard in suburban Johnstown. It's intended to wall off the closed lane closest to the hillside near Barnett Street. Menoher Blvd. remains open however it's now limited to two lanes instead of three Officials say it's still unclear when crews will start the rest of the work.

For second time in 4 months, 2 men charged in drug raid at same house

JOHNSTOWN – For the second time in four months, two men have been arrested on drug charges after law enforcement officials raided a home at 165 Croyle Street. Anthony Sassano, regional director of the state Attorney General's Office Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, said Perry Black, 45, and Dijuan Johnson, 21, are in jail after being charged early Tuesday morning. Sassano said officials purchased crack cocaine from Black Monday night and executed a search warrant Tuesday.

Former majorette sues PSU, claims she was bullied by coach; judge denies dismissal

University Park, PA (WJAC) — A federal judge has denied Penn State's request to dismiss a lawsuit against the university in which a former member of the Blue Band Majorettes claims she was repeatedly bullied and harassed by the squad's coach. The lawsuit, which was filed in December, cites numerous Title IX violations by the university and its former majorette coach, Heather Bean, who resigned in 2022. The complainant, who is identified as Kaitlyn Wassel, claims that the alleged bullying and harassment began "

House Republicans target NPR in hearing over alleged bias, push to revoke federal funding

WASHINGTON (TND) — House Republicans continued a push to take away federal funds from National Public Radio after an op-ed written by an editor sparked a controversy over whether political favoritism was playing a factor in its coverage. The Oversight and Investigations subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on Wednesday focused on alleged biases in the public broadcaster’s coverage that did not include testimony from the editor whose claims sparked the backlash or anyone who is working at NPR.

Missing father from Florida found dead, police say

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