Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Penn State University police say a New Jersey man is facing charges after being accused of raping a fellow student inside her dorm room earlier this year.
Authorities say 20-year-old Jacob Tillman allegedly admitted to assaulting the victim while also claiming that he had no memory of the incident.
According to the affidavit, police say the victim reported that the alleged assault had occurred in April after she and a group of friends had met with Tillman at the Lion's Den in downtown State College.
The number of boaters, specifically paddlers, hitting the water is on the rise over the last two years.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding everyone that it's mandatory in cold weather to wear a life jacket.
The policy is in effect now through April 30.
You'll need a Coast Guard approved life jacket while on boats less than 16 feet long, or on any kayak, canoe, or paddle boat.
University Park, PA (WJAC) — Penn State announced Tuesday that it has suspended the Delta Theta chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity following an investigation into hazing allegations.
University officials say the fraternity was placed on interim suspension in August and following the conclusion of the investigation, the fraternity has been suspended through the fall of 2027.
We hold the health and safety of students as our highest priority and take all allegations of hazing seriously.
Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A trial date has formally been scheduled for Johnstown man Brian Giles, who was charged last year in the death of his wife Nancy, following a 3-and-a-half year investigation.
According to online court records, jury selection for Giles' trial is scheduled for October 12 and 13th, with the trial scheduled to begin on October 16th.
Police charged Giles with criminal homicide last May, nearly 3-and-a-half years after his wife Nancy was reported missing.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A charity golf outing, and mini-golf bar crawl, is coming to Johnstown to raise money for military members and their families.
The "Special Operations Cup" is a modified-scramble style golf tournament, with proceeds going toward the Special Forces Foundation, a non profit that supports green berets and their families, as well as Gold Star families, which are families that lost a loved one while serving in the military.