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1 charged in Hornerstown shots-fired incident

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE (Jan. 21, 2021) Authorities say they've withdrawn the charges filed against Bryce Gibson related to the shots fired incident in Hornerstown. Investigators say they determined there is currently not enough evidence to proceed with the charges, but charges could be re-filed if new evidence were to surface. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ORIGINAL Police say one person has been charged so far following a shots fired incident in the Hornerstown section of Johnstown.

Bellefonte woman sentenced to nearly 2 years in jail for giving kids meth, bleach baths

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say a Bellefonte woman was sentenced to nearly two years in county jail Monday after being accused of providing drugs to children and bathing them in bleach. Officials say Tara Auman was sentenced to serve 11-and-a-half to 23-and-a-half months in jail, followed by five years of probation in the child endangerment case. Centre County authorities clarified that the sentence was also concurrent with the consolidation of various other cases against her.

Las Vegas 'definitely on our list' for NBA expansion, commissioner says

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Las Vegas is on the list for a potential expansion franchise. Appearing on"The Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday, Silver said he wants to get the league's next TV contract settled before looking toward expansion. Vegas is definitely on our list," Silver told McAfee.He acknowledged that while Las Vegas isn't a top 25 media market, "Man, do they punch above their weight."

Local fire company unveils new trucks that require less manpower

CENTRE CO., Pa. (WJAC) — New vehicles at a Howard Fire Company are helping them respond quicker, according to its officials. Saturday afternoon they dedicated two new engine rescue trucks. Company President Bill Nearhoof tells 6 News these new vehicles require less crew members to get them up and running. That's due in part to these two engines replacing what were previously three pieces of apparatus. As fire departments nationwide face a volunteer shortage, Howard fire officials say this improvement makes a difference.

PA couple, dog receive reward for helping locate fugitive who escaped from Warren County Jail

Warren County, PA — The Pennsylvania couple and their dog who came face-to-face with escapee Michael Burham were given a reward on Tuesday. Thanks to the tip from Ron and Cindy Ecklund, Burham was taken into custody, and they were presented with $2,000 in cash from the Warren County Crime Stoppers. Their dog Tucker was also celebrated. His rewards include a new collar, a bucket of tennis balls and a steak waiting in the refrigerator.