WASHINGTON (TND) — A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Atlanta to Barcelona was forced to turn around Friday night after a passenger had a severe bout of diarrhea. A DL 194 pilot could be heard telling air traffic control "It's just a biohazard issue, we had a passenger who had diarrhea all the way through the airplane so they want us to come back to Atlanta." Data from FlightAware shows the Airbus 350 arrived back at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport a little more than two hours after it departed.
FRIEDENS, Pa (WJAC) — No one was transported to the hospital following an overnight rollover crash in Friedens, according to Somerset County dispatchers.
911 officials say the crash occurred around 12:15 a.m., where Route 219 southbound crosses over Milow Kimmel Road.
Authorities say crews from Jennerstown and Boswell responded to the single-vehicle crash, and that the patient refused to be transported.
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BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) — Salvage crews within the Key Bridge Unified Command continue to prepare for the complex task of removing the large piece of bridge lying on top of the M/V Dali.
Prior to removing the bridge piece, salvage teams must meticulously analyze and factor in numerous hazards and obstacles resulting from the bridge's impact.
Crushed containers, hull damage, and weight shifts are among the critical considerations crews must address during the bridge removal and refloating operation of the ship.
The sweet treat's roots in our area
2024-05-07
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream...sandwiches! That's right, today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. Ice cream is a hot topic right now with National Ice Cream Day on July 21st and French's announcing their mustard-flavored ice cream this week. We are shifting our focus to this 120-year-old dessert. Did you know the ice cream sandwich has ties to our area?
The original recipe for ice cream sandwiches was published in a book in 1894, designed as a sweet treat with ice cream pressed between two graham crackers.
2021 Virtual THON raises over $10M
2024-05-06
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WJAC) — The 2021 THON dance marathon has raised a total of $10,638,078.62 for the fight against Pediatric Cancer.
Penn State's annual 46-hour dance marathon looked different this year, as it was held virtually, but the community still came together to raise millions of dollars for the Four Diamonds fund.
Even though dancers performed in front of computer screens instead of in the Bryce Jordan Center this year, their goal remained the same.
UNIVERSITY PARK - With state lawmakers passing a $1.5 billion borrowing plan Wednesday night to fund the state's budget, state universities look like they will be getting $650 million in university aid.
Following Wednesday night's passage in the House, Penn State, Pitt, Temple and Lincoln universities are likely to get their state funding after the four-month stalemate.
Penn State President Eric Barron said $318.2 million of the $650 million is heading to Penn State.
University Park, PA (WJAC) — UPDATE:
Penn State University has announced that the Nittany Lion Shrine at University Park will reopen on Saturday, May 28th. ORIGINAL:
Officials say crews are continuing to repair the Nittany Lion Shrine, located on Penn State's University Park campus, after it was vandalized earlier this month.
According to the university, vandals broke an ear and splashed red paint on the shrine, in addition to graffitiing Old Main, and the Hintz Family Alumni Center, in red paint.
UPDATE | Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Johnstown police say they are still searching for the suspect who is accused of stabbing another man in Dale Borough on Monday night.
Police say the victim reportedly suffered three stab wounds to the chest, abdomen and upper thigh.
Authorities say the victim identified his attacker as 37-year-old Qweon Grant, who reportedly has ties to the state of Georgia.
According to the affidavit, police say Grant is believed to be traveling with a woman.
Remembering Johnstown Flood of 1977
2024-05-06
JOHNSTOWN – It’s been 40 years since the storms rolled in and the dam broke, with floodwaters destroying just about everything in its path.
There was extreme tragedy and heartbreak, but thanks to the help of many, a community pushed through, resilient as ever.
6 News remembers the Johnstown Flood of 1977.
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