Professional Bull Riders making stop in Johnstown this weekend

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — The Professional Bull Riders "Unleash the Beast Tour" is making a stop at Johnstown’s 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial this weekend. There will be 40 riders from all over the world competing over three days against not only each other, but monster bulls weighing between 12-hundred and two-thousand pounds each. It's a sport that lets you yell as loud as you want while enjoying wrecks (being bucked off), great (eight second) rides and other fun.

'Go ahead & shoot me!' Man held employees at gunpoint at Somerset Co. business, PSP says

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities say a Somerset County man is behind bars after he allegedly held employees of a Milford Township business at gunpoint. Police say on Tuesday, 81-year-old Kermit Gribble began arguing with employees at Keystone Wheel Polishing, located along New Centerville Road. During the argument, police say Gribble went to his residence and then returned with a handgun. When troopers arrived at the business, police say Gribble disobeyed commands and said, “go ahead and just shoot me.

Georgia man thought he was setting up sex with an 8-year-old. He wanted to include a dog.

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. — A man from Lookout Mountain, Georgia thought he was setting up a sexual encounter with a woman who would provide him with an 8-year-old girl. He wanted to include a dog. Turns out, he was speaking with an undercover officer. In federal court this week, 44-year-old Eric Lee Bagley pleaded guilty to his charges. In February 2023, Bagley contacted who he thought was an adult woman who was offering up her niece on the online platform known as Kik, according to a release from the U.

How are H.S. football helmets tracked & managed? Investigation reveals lack of uniformity

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Jaffa Shrine gives away free presents, meals to kids

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — The Jaffa Shrine in Altoona held its annual Jaffa Kiddies Christmas event Saturday, giving back to many area families. It's not every year you get a full sack of presents, but that's what some lucky kids got Saturday. "I'm excited to meet Santa!" screamed one little, blond girl. Asked what she wants for Christmas, one girl said Pokémon cards and another saying a Kindle. It's a time of year everyone looks forward to.

Johnstown area man accused of forcing young girl to perform sex acts with 'sex syrup'

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Johnstown police say a local man is behind bars following an investigation into allegations that he forced a young relative to perform sex acts involving adult sex products. Police say last August, officers spoke with the victim, who disclosed that she had been sexually assaulted by 33-year-old Scott Wagner. According to the affidavit, police say the victim described an incident in which Wagner reportedly used an adult product known as "

Man faces over 130 years behind bars for multiple sex crimes against children in York Co.

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A York County man has been sentenced to 66.6 years to 133.2 years in State Prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children under the age of 16, according to officials. The York County District Attorney's Office says 43-year-old Brody Kline, of Dover, was also determined to be a sexually violent predator. Kline was convicted last year of sexually assaulting multiple children under the age of 16.

1 injured in Christmas Day crash in Huntingdon Co.

SHIRLEY TWP, HUNTINGDON CO, Pa (WJAC) — According to a crash report from Huntingdon state police, 1 person was injured in a single vehicle crash that occurred Christmas Day. State police say that the crash occurred around noon on Christmas Day, along Extract Road in Shirley Township, when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle struck a mailbox, reentered the roadway and struck an embankment on the opposite side of the road, before finally overturning.

Man charged for DUI after highspeed chase across multiple counties

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A New Paris man is facing charges after leading troopers on a high-speed car chase through Blair and Centre counties following a hit-and-run in Bedford County, according to a criminal complaint. Troopers say they were pursuing 25-year-old Logan Kensinger on Interstate 99 Sunday as the vehicle he was driving weaved in and out of traffic at times exceeding 100 miles per hour. According to state police, troopers deployed spike strips which Kensinger’s vehicle hit allowing troopers to catch up to him.

Man wanted for flight to avoid apprehension, other charges, in Clearfield County

LAWRENCE TWP. Pa. – A man is wanted for resisting arrest, flight to avoid apprehension and disorderly conduct. The Lawrence Township Police Department was called to Edgewood Apartments on Valley View Drive for a reported trespassing Wednesday. Police said Jeremy Sipe, 39, was located hiding in a closet in the upstairs bedroom. Officials said while being detained, Sipe fled by jumping from a second-story window and fled into a wooded area behind the apartment complex.