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DuBois Man Sentenced in YMCA Theft

Saturday, August 9 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man will be serving two years of probation after taking a plea agreement for stealing from the DuBois YMCA. 59 year-old Rodney Walters was accused of using a work issued credit card to make around $8,200 dollars in false transactions. After pleading... Read More.

Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 mission, dies at 97

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(LAKE FOREST, Ill) -- Jim Lovell, the commander of the famed Apollo 13 mission, has died, according to NASA. He was 97."We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran," the space agency said. "Lovell's... Read More.

Alaska airport employee arrested for allegedly stalking fellow staff members using GPS tracking devices: DOT

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) -- An employee at an Alaska airport has been arrested for allegedly stalking fellow staff members by placing GPS tracking devices underneath their vehicles, according to the state department of transportation.Dustin Madden, a 40-year-old airport operations specialist at Ted Stevens Anchorage International... Read More.

Alicia Silverstone shares update on ‘Clueless’ TV show: ‘Really excited about it’

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Alicia Silverstone has shared an update on the Clueless TV series.The actress spoke about what fans can expect from the upcoming Peacock show that continues the story from the 1995 Amy Heckerling film while guesting on Today.“I’m really excited about it,” Silverstone said. “I think we’re going to try really... Read More.

Sheriff charged with extorting $50,000 from marijuana business in Boston

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins was arrested Thursday on federal extortion charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts.Federal prosecutors allege the 67-year-old Massachusetts sheriff had pressured a cannabis company executive for a secret investment deal worth $50,000.Tompkins,... Read More.

Trump directs Pentagon to prepare military options to be used against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to prepare options for the possible use of U.S. military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, two U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News on Friday.This is a developing story. Please check back for... Read More.

DOJ seeks to unseal exhibits from grand jury probes into Epstein, Maxwell

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Justice Department is seeking to unseal the exhibits shown to the federal grand juries in New York that indicted Jeffrey Epstein and his former companion Ghislaine Maxwell in addition to the transcripts of testimony, according to a court filing Friday.Justice... Read More.

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:NetflixWednesday: Jenna Ortega is back as the titular member of the Addams family in season 2.Apple TV+Platonic: Codependent besties Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne are back... Read More.

Prosecutors deny violating Luigi Mangione’s health privacy rights

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Prosecutors in the state case against Luigi Mangione denied on Friday violating the medical privacy rights of the accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, as his attorneys alleged, arguing they sought nothing more than "entirely unremarkable" information from his health insurer.The defense accused... Read More.

‘Air Bud Returns’ opens casting call to find basketball-loving golden retriever

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Does your dog have what it takes to be the next Air Bud?A nationwide casting call has opened up to find the next golden retriever to star in the upcoming film Air Bud Returns.Robert Vince, who created the Air Bud franchise and has produced all 14 of... Read More.

DuBois Man Sentenced in YMCA Theft

DuBois Man Sentenced in YMCA Theft

Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 mission, dies at 97

Alaska airport employee arrested for allegedly stalking fellow staff members using GPS tracking devices: DOT

Alicia Silverstone shares update on ‘Clueless’ TV show: ‘Really excited about it’

Sheriff charged with extorting $50,000 from marijuana business in Boston

Trump directs Pentagon to prepare military options to be used against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations

DOJ seeks to unseal exhibits from grand jury probes into Epstein, Maxwell

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Prosecutors deny violating Luigi Mangione’s health privacy rights

‘Air Bud Returns’ opens casting call to find basketball-loving golden retriever

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