Gun expert explains new ATF short-barrel rifle rule as registration deadline approaches

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  662 words  |  Brenda Moya

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — If you own a gun, you may want to double-check the attachments you've added to it, as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has a new ruling regarding stabilizing braces. In January, the ATF decided stabilizing braces will now be considered stocks on pistols, turning them into a short-barrel rifle, which is illegal unless you register it with the ATF. The new rule allowed for a 120-day period for individuals to register their SBRs, tax-free. [Read More]

Man in custody following hours long standoff in Altoona

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  395 words  |  Delta Gatti

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — UPDATE #2 | The Logan Township Police Department has released more information regarding an incident in Altoona Saturday. According to a press release, the Logan Township Police Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of Rosehill Drive for a report of a suicidal male. Police said that the male, identified as Tershar Miller, 28, displayed a handgun and made several comments indicating that he wanted to die and made threats of a shootout with police. [Read More]

Nonstop flights to and from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to resume beginning Thursday

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  299 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Johnstown-Cambria County Airport Authority said Wednesday that their flight patterns with SkyWest Airlines will return to their status quo Thursday, after months of limbo with their carrier due to an industry-wide pilot shortage. In a statement, the airport board said that the United Express-branded flights from the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport will return to being nonstop direct flights on Thursday. [Read More]

Pennsylvania man pushes to make Slinky official state toy

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1257 words  |  Delta Gatti

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania has a state dog, a state insect, a state fossil, and even a state beverage. Why, Bob Swaim wonders, can’t it also have a state toy? Swaim, a retired math teacher from Springfield Township in upper Bucks County, has made it his mission over the last five years to persuade the state legislature to do just that with the Slinky, the springy, walking wonder that became on overnight sensation in the 1940s — thanks to shoppers in Philadelphia. [Read More]

Sheriff's office helicopter crashes in South Carolina; commercial flights temporarily suspended

 Posted on June 4, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  170 words  |  Brenda Moya

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A helicopter from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office crashed near an airport in South Carolina Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office said the pilot was identified as Lt. Scott Martray. He has been a pilot with the sheriff's office since 2006. Before the helicopter crashed, he reported a malfunction. He is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at an area hospital. The helicopter crashed at about 3:30 p. [Read More]

'Changing the narrative:' Moxham community members highlight the positive

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  328 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Community members in the Moxham section of Johnstown -- which they say is known for having a "bad reputation" -- are trying to change that narrative. Camillya Taylor is a business owner in Moxham and said she loves going to work every day in the historic district. "There's so many great people over here. There's so many great things going on," she told 6 News. " [Read More]

Altoona Curve to recognize Hollidaysburg Little League team at upcoming game

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  132 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

Altoona, PA (WJAC) — The Altoona Curve will recognize the Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball League team on Wednesday for their "historic" run at the Little League World Series. Hollidaysburg became the first little league team from Blair County to ever compete in Williamsport after winning the Mid-Atlantic Regional tournament. The Tigers finished the tournament with a record of 3-2, with both losses coming against the Southwest Regional champions from Texas. [Read More]

Chipotle 'fiber bowls' exposed to cancer-causing chemicals

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  120 words  |  Brenda Moya

The bowls at Chipotle have become a staple for the restaurant. But a new report is drawing some big concerns about them. The New Food Economy says it found the fiber bowls are exposed to chemicals that can lead to cancer. The study says the bowls are treated with PFAS, as perfluorooctanoic acid is known. The substance is also called "forever chemicals." It helps bowls hold hot, wet and greasy food. [Read More]

DuBois Pat Catan's to reopen as Michael's

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  82 words  |  Delta Gatti

DUBOIS, Pa. (WJAC) — Here's some good news for Clearfield County crafters. The Pat Catan's craft center in DuBois will become a new Michael's store by late summer. A spokesman for the company says the DuBois store is one of 12 Pat Catan's locations that will rebrand and reopen as Michael’s. The store opened in August of 2017. The company says they expect the store to begin the conversion process around June 22 and will reopen as Michael’s by late August. [Read More]

Local high schooler Jax Forrest wins opening round of USA Olympic Wrestling Trials

 Posted on June 3, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  152 words  |  Delta Gatti

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Bryce Jordan Center is hosting the United States Olympic wrestling trials this weekend. Men and women in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling are competing for the chance to represent the USA in Paris this summer. Seventeen former and current Penn State wrestlers will compete this weekend. The trials started at 10 a.m. on Friday and several Nittany Lions have already advanced to the second round. [Read More]