WASHINGTON (7News) — A small zip-lock bag filled with a substance that field tested positive as cocaine was found inside a heavily trafficked area of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Headquarters, according to a statement from the agency. Officials said they are looking to find out why the one-inch by one-inch bag was found in a second-floor hallway at around 1 p.m. Wednesday. USCP said they will perform DNA and other forms of testing on the baggie.
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a Blair County man is facing charges following an investigation into the overdose death of a man last May.
Police say on May 19th, 31-year-old Adam Walter was found dead of a drug overdose at his home in Hollidaysburg Borough.
Police say 31-year-old Dalton Snyder, of Altoona, reportedly supplied Walter with the drugs, which contained fentanyl, before his death.
According to online court records, Snyder is charged with felony counts for drug delivery resulting in death, drug possession and criminal use of a communication facility.
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The founders of Families United for Change were out Friday morning placing black ribbons along Allegheny Street in Hollidaysburg, at the Circle of Hope, in Tuckahoe Park, in Altoona, and downtown Altoona.
The purpose of the black bows is to raise awareness for drug addiction and to honor those that have been lost to the disease.
They also have a tag containing facts about Narcan, and how community members can go about obtaining this life saving drug.
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Heather Hare, a former high school teacher, has been sentenced to 13 years in a federal sexual assault case, along with 20 years to be served concurrently, in a Saline County Circuit Court sexual assault case.
According to a news release from the Eastern District of Arkansas, Hare taught Family Consumer Science classes at Bryant High School. After meeting the minor victim in their senior year, she gave them one-on-one counseling sessions, leading to giving them her personal phone number and maintaining contact on social media sites like Instagram and Snapchat.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Urgent care facilities are now offering coronavirus antibody tests.
iCare locations in Westmont, Ebensburg and Monroeville have started offering the coronavirus antibody test through a blood draw.
“It’s going to tell us if you’ve had any exposure or possible immunity to COVID-19 coronavirus. We don’t know if the antibody infers immunity yet hopefully, we will find that out soon,” said iCare medical doctor, Dr. Mathew Zajdel.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJAC) — Penn State wrestling wins the Big Ten team title, as 5 champions are crowned champions.
The Nittany Lions advanced 7 wrestlers to the finals, a school record.
The championship round opened with Penn State’s Braeden Davis’ decision over Minnesota’s Patrick McKee, 8-1. Davis, the 6th seed in the tournament, is a true freshman and ends his first season with a Big Ten Championship.
Top seeded Beau Barlett came up short, dropping a 4-1 decision to Ohio State’s Jesse Mendez, picking up his first loss of the season.
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ALTOONA - A water line break along North 4th Street in Altoona is affecting dozens of customers. A release from the Altoona Water Authority said crews were repairing a line behind Holy Rosary Church Tuesday afternoon when a water line broke. Officials said that two dozen homes in the area will be without water for several hours. A Boil Water Advisory is in effect until further notice for the affected area.
WASHINGTON (TND) — New research shows a significant decrease in remote and hybrid job opportunities for high-wage earners. According to Ladders, a website specializing in high-paying jobs, remote job opportunities paying at least $250,000 a year have declined by 60%, while hybrid jobs for the same salary range have plummeted by 95%.
This trend is not limited to high-income positions. LinkedIn reports that the demand for remote jobs far exceeds the supply, with twice the number of applications for remote positions compared to the available jobs.