JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The sentence for a Johnstown man convicted of first-degree murder was set in stone, but the hearing proved to be a final chance for loved ones to remember a mother, daughter, and friend, killed in one of the most violent cases investigators can remember. Larry Fason, 57, was sentenced Tuesday to spend the rest of his life behind bars without the possibility of parole for the 2017 death of Angela Lunn.
Johnstown restaurant changes operations, continues to keep servers working even with close
2024-04-28
As restaurants across the state are changing their operations to only takeout and delivery meals, one restaurant in Cambria County is vowing to keep its servers on staff.
Nyko's on Scalp Avenue in Johnstown has decided to make a few changes to get through this tough time. This comes after Gov. Tom Wolf announced the closure of all sit-down restaurants because of COVID-19 concerns.
“We always offer takeout. I think the hardest part is the fact that our employees who depend on us for our income is the servers.
LOGAN TWP., Pa. (WJAC) — According to Logan Township Police, one person is facing charges for a shooting Sunday evening.
Police said 42-year-old Justin LeFevre of Altoona is suspected of shooting a woman in the arm in the Greenwood section of Logan Township. Police said they obtained an arrest warrant for LeFevre after a search warrant was executed on the cell phone of another individual involved.
According to police, they were able to set surveillance on LeFevre’s apartment after spotting the suspect vehicle outside of it.
LATROBE — The Pittsburgh Steelers left their usual training camp home at St. Vincent College for a night.
The team practiced at Latrobe's Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 2.
Watch the video above to see what head coach Mike Tomlin liked about the workout.
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJAC) — They are one of the hottest names in the field of weather. Yet, for employees of the State College based AccuWeather, it's alleged to have been a cold place to work, with accusations of sexual harassment and other misconduct.
The claims are coming to light as the company is paying off a six-figure agreement with the Department of Labor after they were made aware of these allegations.
ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — The Altoona Curve announced Wednesday that it is joining the minor league baseball "Community First” initiative, which helps raise funds for local food banks.
Curve fans are encouraged to visit the Community First page on the minor league's website, through May 31st, to make a donation that will benefit the Altoona community.
Curve officials say for every $10 donated, they will give a home game ticket to a local member of essential personnel.
HARRISBURG, Pa (WJAC) — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that beginning in 2022, there will be more pet-friendly campsites offered at state parks throughout the commonwealth.
“We’re getting the word out early that more than 130 new sites at six state parks will be ‘pet friendly’ next year because we know many of our campers like to plan their stays well in advance,” Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One business in Cambria County received a generous donation from a customer to help uplift others spirits who have been affected by the pandemic.
Makin’ Waves Salon in Johnstown started the Lift Someone Up Campaign after a customer donated money to create a fund to help people struggling to receive free hair services.
“They decided to donate a sum of money and we created this Lift someone up campaign and what the campaign is, is you email us and tell us about somebody you think has been affected by the coronavirus in that way.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WJAC) — Folks flocked to Happy Valley on Saturday to watch the annual Penn State Blue-White Game in Beaver Stadium.
It's been a few months since Nittany Nation has witnessed any football. So, it goes without saying that there was a ton of excitement in the air for the Blue-White Game. But the rain in the air is certainly did not tamping down on the gameday fun.