Local Sports Update – Wednesday, 1/28

Local Sports Update – Wednesday, 1/28

Wednesday, January 28 by wcednews

District 9 Basketball Boys: TUESDAY DuBois 61, Bradford 50 – Trey Wingard connected on eight 3-pointers for 24 points to lead the Beavers...teammate Thacher Hanzely recorded a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds DuBois Central Catholic at Brockway – Postponed to today (Jan 28) Curwensville at North Star... Read More.

Quote for January 28, 2026

Wednesday, January 28 by Summer Anderson

"Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.” - Will Rogers

Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Long-term alcohol use has been linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer, according to a study published Monday in the journal Cancer.Researchers found that those with heavy lifetime alcohol consumption have up to a 91% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer... Read More.

More than 31,000 nurses, health care workers strike at Kaiser Permanente, arguing for safe staffing levels, fair wages

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tens of thousands of nurses and health care workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California and Hawaii went on strike on Monday morning.More than 31,000 workers across at least two dozen hospitals and hundreds of clinics run by the non-profit health... Read More.

Trump says Homan mission to Minneapolis going ‘very nicely’ amid shooting backlash

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted the arrival of his border czar, Tom Homan, on a mission to Minneapolis -- as he took personal charge of dealing with the backlash following the second fatal shooting of an American citizen by federal agents... Read More.

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ season 2 teaser trailer shows off return of Jessica Jones

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

The teaser trailer for Daredevil: Born Again season 2 has arrived.Marvel Television revealed a new trailer and first-look photos from the upcoming second season of the TV series that arrives to Disney+ on March 24. It will consist of eight... Read More.

Sydney Sweeney faces criticism after Hollywood sign lingerie line promo

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

Sydney Sweeney is facing criticism after she shared footage of herself throwing bras on the famed Hollywood sign in Los Angeles in a publicity stunt the owner of the iconic sign claims was done without required permission.The Housemaid actress shared an Instagram video on... Read More.

Nearly 800 cases in South Carolina’s record-breaking measles outbreak

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

(SOUTH CAROLINA) -- The record-breaking measles outbreak in South Carolina continues to grow with 89 new cases reported since the last update on Friday.This brings the total number of cases in the outbreak to 789. At least 557 people are currently in quarantine across... Read More.

Alexander brothers trial: Prosecution paints trio as predators, not party boys in opening statements

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Three sons of wealth and privilege "were partners in crime" who used their money and status to lure women and girls with promises of trips, exclusive parties and celebrity encounters so they could sexually assault them, a federal prosecutor said Tuesday... Read More.

Families of 2 Trinidadian nationals killed in strikes sue Trump administration

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in an October airstrike are suing the U.S. government for wrongful death and extrajudicial killings.In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, attorneys representing the families said the Oct. 14 attack was "part of an unprecedented... Read More.