PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — According to a recent "10Best" poll from USA Today, Kennywood Park's "Phantom's Revenge" has been voted the second best roller coaster in the country.
The Phantom's Revenge includes a 230-foot drop, and a top speed of 85 mph, as it passes "frighteningly" close to its another Kennywood icon: the Thunderbolt.
Phantom's Revenge finished second in the online voting to the "Mako," located at SeaWorld Orlando, but Kennywood boasted online that the runner-up finish was still a "
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a scuba dive boat captain to four years in prison and three years supervised release for criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel.
The Sept. 2, 2019, blaze was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history, and prompted changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform and several ongoing lawsuits.
Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer last year.
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NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa (WJAC) — A Cambria County home is a total loss after a house fire Sunday morning in Susquehanna Township.
Hope Fire Company First Assistant Chief Pete Barczak says crews first responded to the home on Sheredy Drive in Susquehanna Township early Sunday morning.
He says when they arrived, they found a small fire in the basement wall on the right side of the home.
Hours later, crews were called back to the address.
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Along with theremoval of the M/V Dali, salvage crews have expanded the Port of Baltimore limited access channel to a width of 400 feet and a depth of 50 feet on May 20, allowing for the transit of all deep-draft commercial vessels calling on the Port of Baltimore according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The M/V Dali was refloated one week after precision cutting was used to remove the section of steel truss pinning it down.
Ameriserv Flood City Music Festival returns to Johnstown Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:56:36 GMT (1717588596719)
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Downtown State College Waffle Shop to be closed until further notice following fireWed, 05 Jun 2024 10:31:24 GMT (1717583484929)
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UPDATE:Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — Authorities have released new details about the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Giles and the arrest of her husband, Brian Giles.
Brian Giles was taken into custody Friday afternoon and charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault and hindering apprehension.
Authorities say Brian's wife Nancy was reported missing on October 23, 2018 and her body was later discovered along the James Wolf Sculpture Trail in May of 2019.
Johnstown Opioid Epidemic | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 10:25:53 GMT (1717583153130)
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Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Officials with Seven Springs Mountain Resort announced that they will be opening this coming weekend for ski and snowboarding operations.
Staff says the resort will be opened Friday, Dec. 15 through the 17th.
Seven Springs will then be closed next week, Monday through Thursday, with plans to re-open on Friday, Dec. 22.
Opening Weekend Hours of Operation:
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.Sunday: 8:00 a.