Pennsylvania State Police Troop G honored Lt. James Wagner Wednesday for his heroic actions last year on June 17 in Lewistown, when he confronted an armed individual who fired shots at patrol vehicles parked outside the Lewistown barracks. Lt. Wagner was critically injured and Trooper Jacques Rougeau was killed by the gunman. Lt. Wagner was presented with a newly commissioned service ribbon, known as the Lewistown Service Award, for his exemplary actions and sacrifice that day.

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — A local rifle team reached an impressive milestone on Wednesday, recording its 100th straight win. In the past seven years, Everett high school's rifle team hasn't dropped a single match and on Wednesday, their hard work was witnessed by dozens in attendance. "This is way bigger than just one coach or one or two really good athletes coming through the school,” said coach Coltin Rice.

UPDATE:Huntingdon County, PA — The victim of Saturday's drowning in Huntingdon County has been identified by local school district leaders. Bellefonte Area High School Principal, Mike Fedisson, announcing that 16-year-old Nathan Dan was killed in a swimming accident at Raystown Lake. Fedisson says Dan was a student at the school, and was most recently in athletics, including on the school's lacrosse team. He says, "counseling services will be available for students and staff who may need assistance in coping with the loss.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office can't account for 185 missing guns, according to a report released this week by the city controller's office. Some of the missing guns were part of the sheriff's office's arsenal and others were confiscated from people subject to protection-from-abuse orders. Acting City Controller Charles Edacheril said his office conducted the review as a follow-up to a 2020 report that found the sheriff's office couldn't account for more than 200 weapons.

Stop & Shop's parent company, Ahold Delhaize, has announced plans to close an undisclosed number of "underperforming" stores. J.J. Fleeman, who is the chief executive officer of Ahold Delhaize USA, shared the news during "Strategy Day 2024," which was held in The Netherlands Thursday. He said closing the stores is part of a plan to improve the supermarket chain's overall performance. Stop and Shop has already evaluated its overall portfolio and will make difficult decisions to close underperforming stores to create a healthy store base for the long term and grow the brand,"

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — After a short respite on Monday, the next winter storm will arrive in our area early Tuesday morning. Snow will develop quickly from south to north Tuesday morning with some sleet and freezing rain mixing in at times. A rapid 1 to 3 inches is likely by mid to late morning with localized amounts to 4 inches. This means that snowfall rates will be similar to what we saw on Saturday, although for a shorter duration.

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — Tussey Mountain girls' varsity basketball coach Todd Gates earned his 300th career victory Thursday night. The Titans defeated Claysburg-Kimmel by a score of 53-15. Coach Gates has been coaching at Tussey Mountain since 2006. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0miaqKakmru1e9OuqqydqWK6sMHNrZiipl2ctrO40maZmqubmsGjrculZJynkZi1bsLInKuoqqliuqq4xKyrqKaVYrWqv9OoqbJlo6W8s8DSZpitoJyawaqv0g%3D%3D

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — A local high school wrestler took a step up in competition this past weekend and it paid off. While Sunday was not the first time Jax Forrest wrestled in a college open and did well, it was different. With the stakes higher than ever and the highest ranked D1 wrestler across from him, Forrest brought his best. On Sunday afternoon, Jax Forrest did what would sound like an irrational goal for most, but for him, it meets his expectations.

PHILADELPHIA (WCAU) — The search is on for a Pennsylvania escapee. Authorities say the inmate was on a work detail in an orchard behind the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Facility when he climbed a fence and disappeared. He has been identified as 34-year-old Gino Hagenkotter. Investigators say just after noon, all Philadelphia prison facilities were secured and placed in lockdown. Hagenkotter was jailed in 2019 for violating parole on several drug, retail theft and burglary charges.

EBENSBURG, Pa (WJAC) — With the November general election just two months away, candidates on both sides are rallying voters for both President Trump and Joe Biden. On Thursday evening, the Cambria County Democratic party held a rally at Revloc Park in Ebensburg, enjoying time together and revving everyone up for the election. Organizers say, with the pandemic, they were a little surprised by the turnout but are happy with the outcome.