BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WJAC) — In March of 1993, just north of Bellefonte along Route 550 near Interstate 80, police found the body of a 17-year-old runaway from Maine.
The man convicted of her murder, a truck driver, has been in state prison ever since.
But now a state court ruling may bring him back for a new trial in Centre County.
The victim was Dawn Birnbaum, and her body was discovered in a snow drift along a highway on ramp for the Bellefonte Exit of I-99. Read More...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) says he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
Corman released the following statement:
“Like many Americans, this morning Senator Corman tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. In an overabundance of caution, Senator Corman has routinely been tested throughout the pandemic. He will continue to work while quarantining at home. His symptoms are mild, and he looks forward to a complete recovery. Read More...
University Park, PA (WJAC) — Following a wild start to the 2023 college football season, the Associated Press released its updated Top 25 rankings on Tuesday.
Penn State remains at #7 on the list following the Nittany Lions' 38-15 victory over West Virginia on Saturday night.
Sophomore quarterback Drew Allar was the star of the show, completing 21 of his 29 pass attempts, for 325 yards and three touchdowns.
The Nittany Lions now look to follow-up their week one performance as they prepare to host Delaware on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Read More...