Owner says Three Mile Island plant to shut down in 2019

HARRISBURG -- The owner of Three Mile Island, site of the United States' worst commercial nuclear power accident, says it will shut down the plant in 2019 without a financial rescue from Pennsylvania. Exelon Corp. said Monday's announcement comes after five years of losses on the power plant and its recent failure in an auction to sell Three Mile Island's power into the regional grid. The Chicago-based energy company wants Pennsylvania to give nuclear power megawatts the kind of preferential treatment and premium payments that are given to renewable energies, such as wind and solar.

Trump's convicted former campaign chairman moved to FCI Loretto

LORETTO, Pa. (WJAC) — Federal Bureau of Prisons records reveal that former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is now being housed at FCI Loretto in Cambria County. Manafort, who was convicted and pleaded guilty in 2018 to multiple charges of fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy, is serving his seven-and-a-half year sentence after Special Council Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election found he conspired to hide tens of millions of dollars earned through lobbying efforts for a Russian oligarch in Ukraine and conspired to tamper with witnesses.

Georgia appeals court will review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump case

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump. Trump and some other defendants in the case had tried to get Willis and her office removed from the case, saying her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest.

Houtzdale Fire Co. will respond to emergencies

According to a Facebook post that has since been taken down, Houtzdale Fire Company wanted to extend their contract with Decatur Township. However, Decatur Township decided to sign a three-year contract with Columbia Volunteer Fire Company instead, sparking a social media dispute. Houtzdale Fire Co. in war of words over contract with Decatur Township The original post also alluded to the possibility that Houtzdale Fire Company would not respond to certain emergencies in the area due to this contract change.

Penn State IFC suspends social events for all Greek Life chapters

STATE COLLEGE -- The Interfraternity Council at Penn State has confirmed that it has suspended all social events for all 46 Greek Life chapters until further notice. "The Interfraternity Council, in cooperation with the University and support from all 46 chapters involved, has decided that all social events for all 46 chapters will be suspended until further notice," Penn State IFC Vice President for Communication Michael Cavallaro said in a statement to 6 News.

PSP IDs victim of early morning fatal crash on Pleasantville Mountain

UPDATE |Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — State police in Bedford County have identified the victim of Wednesday's early morning fatal crash on the Pleasantville Mountain. Investigators say 43-year-old Matthew Myers, of Johnstown, was killed when his vehicle crossed into the opposite lane of travel and struck a pickup truck head-on. Police say Myers was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say the driver of the pickup truck, a 32-year-old Johnstown man, was transported to Conemaugh Hospital with suspected serious injuries.

Tom Brady set to be roasted by Kevin Hart, other famous guests in live unedited special

WASHINGTON (TND) — Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is set to be roasted Sunday night in a live unedited special. "The Greatest Roast of All Time," which will be held at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, is part of the "Netflix Is a Joke Fest" and will be hosted by comedian Kevin Hart. There are a number of other confirmed "roasters" including comedians Nikki Glaser, Jeff Ross and Bert Kreischer, along with former wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman.

Why the Covenant School shooter's manifesto has not been released

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Brookville man charged for sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl

JEFFERSON CO, Pa (WJAC) — Police in Jefferson County say a Brookville man has been arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to a criminal complaint. Authorities say 20-year-old Matthew Birch faces charges of statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and corruption of minors, according to court documents. Investigators say on Feb. 18, police were contacted about a Childline report for a female who was possibly sexually assaulted.