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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on charges that he assaulted an Associated Press photographer and police officers during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. An FBI agent's affidavit says 54-year-old Alan William Byerly was armed with what appeared to be a stun gun when he charged at officers guarding the Capitol. Byerly also is accused of joining other rioters in assaulting an AP photographer who was dragged down stairs in front of the building.

WASHINGTON (TND) — A few new rule changes by the U.S. government could allow more electric vehicle owners to get a tax credit. "Well at the end of the day, it's simply going to incentivize more folks to consider purchasing EVs," said Shelton Weeks, a professor in the department of economics & finance at Florida Gulf Coast University. This year, tax credits will become available when you buy an EV from an authorized dealer.

PA (WOLF) — Sheetz announced on Monday that, effective immediately, the chain will be reducing pain at the pump this upcoming holiday weekend by reducing the price of fuel to $3.99 a gallon for Unleaded 88 and $3.49 a gallon for E85. Company officials say this limited-time offer will only be available through the July 4th travel weekend. Among approximately 350 locations to participate in this limited-time offer is the location on Memorial Highway in Shavertown.

ERIE, Pa. — Pitt-Johnstown sent six wrestlers into the finals and came away with four champions and a total of eight NCAA national Tournament qualifiers on their way to winning to the 2019-20 NCAA Division II Super Region I Tournament title, Saturday at Mercyhurst University. Pitt-Johnstown, which claimed its 23 NCAA Regional championship and second straight under Head Coach Pat Pecora, finished with 147.5 points, 17 points better than second-place Gannon.

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — The Berlin Brothersvalley varsity boys’ basketball team in Somerset County is heading to Hershey to once again compete for a state title. 6 News spoke with players and coaches on Wednesday ahead of the championship game. This isn't the first time the team has tasted chocolate town and team members say they are craving the return. “We were there two years ago. Actually, seven of the players on this year's team got to experience it, at that time.

HOOVERSVILLE, Pa. (WJAC) — The small community of Hooversville is fighting to keep their town’s Family Dollar open. Community members say the store has only been there for five years, and they’re not ready to see it go. “Some people were really upset, and others were just really distraught over it because a lot of people shop here," says Hooversville resident Dashanti Garlitz. “You’re gonna have 90-year-old women not knowing what to do in the wintertime when they need stuff,” says Garlitz.

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The NFL released its schedule on Thursday night and we now know who and when the Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Pittsburgh will open the season at home against the San Francisco 49ers. The Steelers' 2023 schedule also includes four primetime games, highlighted by a Week 2 matchup at home against the Cleveland Browns. Pittsburgh is also scheduled to play two Thursday night games, both at home.

In January a sprinkler head broke causing some flooding in part of the gable's building. The historic Altoona site at 1331 12th Street was then vacated and condemned by city officials which said there were concerns for the electrical system. A co-manager of the building says it was about a month ago the red condemned tags were able to be taken off the building... As they now look to fill the empty space that was left behind.

FORT BENNING, Ga. - A U.S. Army Ranger and Penn State graduate was killed in a single tactical vehicle accident in Fort Benning, Georgia. 1st Lt. Connor Bednarzyk, 25, was killed in the accident Sept. 7. Bednarzyk was assigned as the platoon leader of the Distribution Platoon, Echo Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, according to a U.S. Army news release. "First Lieutenant Connor Bednarzyk was an amazing Ranger, leader, and friend,"