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Suspect in the killing of CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while being led into court Tuesday as new details emerged about his possible motivation behind the ambush. In his first public words since a five-day search ended with his arrest at a ...

Local conservationists receive national award

The Allegheny River Cleanup is being recognized by the U.S. Forest Service. Three local leaders of the annual Allegheny River Cleanup have received the 2024 Outstanding Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship award - Piper VanOrd, owner and creative director of the Allegheny Outfitters, David ...

Republicans demand to see science behind DOE ban on natural gas exports

Republican lawmakers on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology sent a scathing letter to the Department of Energy Monday, requesting for the fourth time that it reveal the scientific process used to craft its upcoming analysis of liquified natural gas (LNG) exports. The DOE ...

Title 1 Math Night held at Youngsville Elementary School

YOUNGSVILLE - Youngsville Elementary School officials are trying to make math more fun both in school and at home. The school recently hosted its annual Title 1 Math Night for students and their families. The event was designed to promote family involvement in education while helping ...

Suspect in the killing of insurance company CEO arrested

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — Police arrested a suspect Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald's employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush. The chance ...