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Pittsburgh (WJAC) — According to Pittsburgh Steelers inside reporter Gerry Dulac, quarterback Kenny Pickett reportedly underwent "tightrope" surgery on his ankle Monday morning. Pickett left Sunday's game in the second quarter after injuring his ankle while scrambling towards the goal line on a third down. Following the surgery, Pickett is expected to be out at least two to four weeks, according to reports. However, Dulac reports that the Steelers are hopeful that Pickett can return by month's end.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — A new sculpture park was unveiled in Johnstown Thursday. The Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center celebrated the addition, made by artist Norman Ed, to the First National Bank Pop Plaza, which is located in community greenspace in the historical district of Cambria City. The ceremony highlighted partnerships made to make the space a community resource. The addition also completed a six-year-long project. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfl7y1wMueZLCnoqDAbsHNr5yipKNiu6bDjKyarqSgqcKzsYypmKuj

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Hundreds of athletes from around the area and surrounding states made the trip to Cambria County this weekend. The Varsity Encore Cheerleading Championship -- called the "Encore Johnstown Showdown" -- is being held at the Cambria County War Memorial. Organizers say just under 1,000 athletes and about 2,500 fans are expected to fill up the 1st Summit Arena over the weekend. This event marks the first cheerleading competition to be held at the arena since 2010.

ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A community in Elk County on Friday said goodbye to an elementary school, now closing its doors for good. It was a tearful goodbye not just for this most recent and final class of children at Bennetts Valley Elementary — but for the generations of people who walked those halls. "It's the heart and soul of the community," Bennetts Valley Elementary parent Laura Antonelli told 6 News.

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (WKRC) - The winner of a marathon was disqualified after taking and drinking water from his father during the race. According to PEOPLE, 24-year-old Esteban Prado initially finished in first place in the Orange County Marathon on Sunday. Per the publication, he crossed the finish line with a time of 2 hours, 24 minutes and 54 seconds, but was disqualified soon after. USA Today reported that Prado's father rode up to the former winner on a bike and gave him water during the competition.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The argument between the Somerset County Commissioners and Treasurer -- over where $25 million of county money should be invested -- has turned into a legal battle. Both parties have filed lawsuits against each other in recent days, leaving the decision in the hands of the court. 6 News sat down Wednesday with Somerset County Treasurer, Tony DeLuca, and his Solicitor, Attorney David Leake, to learn where the case stands now.

(TND) — Some contenders to be former President Donald Trump's running mate will be rubbing shoulders with him this weekend at a donor event in Florida. Fox News reported it had gotten ahold of an agenda for the donor event in Palm Beach showing Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. J.D. Vance, Sen. Marco Rubio, Gov. Doug Burgum, Gov. Kristi Noem, Rep. Elise Stefanik, Rep. Byron Donalds, and Vivek Ramaswamy are going to be in attendance.

UNDATED (WKRC) - Walt Disney Animation Studios premiered the first trailer for "Moana 2", the sequel to 2016's animated musical blockbuster. "Three years since her first voyage, Moana is on an expansive journey in search of people beyond the shores of Motunui," reads a press release released on the Walt Disney Company's website. "Joined by Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Gunfire that erupted during a block party early Sunday morning left two people dead and 28 others injured, according to Baltimore City Police. Police said they were still looking for the suspects. Metro Crime Stoppers released the identities of the two victims killed in the incident. Officials say Kylis Fagbemi, 20, and Aaliyah Gonzales, 18, were both fatally shot. Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said out of the 28 other victims, at least 15 were minors.