Seattle schools offer gender-affirming care amid national debate

WASHINGTON (TND) — A blockbuster new report says that health centers at a major school district is offering gender-affirming care to students. One group says this is happening across the country with what they are calling a “school-to-clinic pipeline.” Parents Defending Education Sr. Advisor Michelle Exner joined The National Desk’s Jan Jeffcoat to discuss the issue. “About a year ago, it turns out that this organization had sent out a notice to all the schools.

'Major public safety upgrade,' Cambria county officials introduce new radio system

Cambria County, PA — A major public safety upgrade in our region, according to local officials. The multi-million dollar project celebrated with a ribbon cutting in Cambria county Wednesday. Cambria county commissioners and the Cambria County Department Of Emergency Services tell me they expect the new system they have to keep first responders and the community safer for years to come. The ribbon cutting was held at the Cambria county 911 center, in Ebensburg at 3 in the afternoon.

GOP Rep. praises protest hecklers, including 1 that made monkey noises at Black woman

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Israel-Hamas war demonstrations at the University of Mississippi turned ugly this week when one counter-protester appeared to make monkey noises and gestures at a Black student in a raucous gathering that was endorsed by a far-right congressman from Georgia. "Ole Miss taking care of business," Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins wrote Friday on the social platform X with a link to the video showing the racially-charged jeers.

Jewish students react to Portland State University reopening, aftermath of the protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Editor's note: The last names of the students involved have been removed from this story due to threats. _____ After three days of school closures at Portland State University because of pro-Palestine protesters occupying the school's library, class is in session again, and Jewish students opened up about how they’re feeling about coming back to school. “I'm scared. I'm nervous. I don't know what people are gonna say,” said PSU student Amaya.

McCormick and Casey begin 'strong challenge' of 2024 Pennsylvania Senate race

Blair County, PA — U.S. Senate candidates: Democrat Bob Casey and republican Dave McCormick, starting their campaigns on Wednesday. Speaking at the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum, McCormick says work needs to be done on issues, including the crisis at the southern border. He says it heavily influences our region. “These cartels are coming across the border and destroying our communities. Destroying communities like this. My hometown of Bloomsburg, I mean it’s unbelievable.

Police interviews, forensic details headline Day 2 of Giles trial

DAY 2 AFTERNOON UPDATE #2 |JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Following a brief recess, the jury heard testimony from two more members of law enforcement, who testified to Giles' alleged behavior after his wife was reported missing. Former JPD officer Amber Noel took the stand and detailed an interview conducted with Giles on Nov. 1, 2018. Noel testified that Giles was "cooperative" during the interview and reportedly stated that he did not know where his wife was at the time.

TSA officers arrested for stealing from passenger bags during airport screenings, report says

MIAMI (TND) — Three TSA officers employed at Miami International Airport in Florida were arrested for stealing money from passenger bags during routine screenings, according toNBC Miami. NBC Miami says Josue Gonzalez, 20; Elizabeth Fuster, 22, and Labarrius Williams, 33, were arrested Thursday at the airport and charged with organized scheme to defraud. According to an arrest report, officials started investigating thefts that occurred at the airport's Security Checkpoint E, where all three officers worked.

O'Shea's Candies providing sweet treats for nearly 90 years

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Serving over 60 varieties of chocolates, O'Shea's candies has been in business for almost 90 years, selling sweet treats for decades worth of Easters. "Easter weekend is a big weekend for us," said Karen Brubaker, who is the third generation of the O'Shea family. Johnstown is a very special place. We have something very special here. People come back year after year. They have acquired our taste for our chocolate.

Teen kills 12-year-old with laser pistol in Red Lion, officials say

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — 12-year-old Kain was killed in a shooting on Saturday. Officials have now revealed more details about the incident and the shooter. READ MORE | Community mourns the loss of 12-year-old shot to death in Red Lion According to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in York, officials were called for a child laying on the ground between two homes on the 50 block of 1st Ave. Authorities pronounced the boy dead at the scene.