Local Sports Update – Wednesday, 8/6

Local Sports Update – Wednesday, 8/6

Wednesday, August 6 by wcednews

Pittsburgh Pirates: The Pittsburgh Pirates took it on the chin last night, getting knocked out by San Francisco, 8-1. The Pirates conclude their series with the Giants at PNC Park this afternoon. Today's Bucs-San Fran matchup starts at 12:35 on Connect FM. Listen for the... Read More.

Family Fun Night at the Elk County Fair

Wednesday, August 6 by wcednews

ELK COUNTY – Tonight is Family Fun Night at the Elk County Fair. With $5 dollar admission for everyone, you can enjoy carnival rides and games at 5pm. Homemade salsa registration is at 5:30pm. Power Wheels races begin at 6pm. Stagecoach Outriders is at 7pm. You... Read More.

Kids Play Kitchen Safety Hazzard

Wednesday, August 6 by wcednews

UNDATED - A play kitchen is being recalled after one child died while playing with it. This recall for the KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchen started after in 2023 a small child was choked to death when he got caught on a hook... Read More.

CDC launches new national campaign to tackle mental health, substance use among teens

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new campaign on Tuesday aimed at tackling mental health and substance use among teens ahead of the upcoming school year.The federal campaign, entitled Free Mind, aims to provide teens and their parents or... Read More.

George Clooney plays a famous movie star in ‘Jay Kelly’ teaser trailer

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

George Clooney stars in the official teaser trailer for Jay Kelly.Netflix released the trailer for the upcoming dramatic comedy film on Tuesday. Noah Baumbach directed the film, which he co-wrote with Emily Mortimer.The film follows a famous movie actor (Clooney) and his devoted manager as they go on an unexpectedly profound... Read More.

Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen to voice new ‘Harry Potter’ audiobooks

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

The voice cast for brand-new Harry Potter audiobooks has been revealed.Pottermore Publishing and Audible announced the new voice cast for the upcoming, brand-new productions of J.K. Rowling's novels, which are being billed as Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions.Hugh Laurie has been cast as Albus Dumbledore while Matthew Macfadyen will be... Read More.

Taylor Kitsch says he’s not returning as Tim Riggins in ‘Friday Night Lights’ reboot

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

Taylor Kitsch says he won't be part of the highly anticipated Friday Night Lights reboot -- he has his sights set on something else.At the red carpet premiere for The Terminal List: Dark Wolf on Monday night, Kitsch opened up to The Wrap about whether he would be involved in... Read More.

DOJ set to seek hate crime charges in killing of Israeli Embassy staffers: Sources

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department is set to seek hate crime charges and the death penalty against the alleged gunman who fatally shot two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News Wednesday.Prosecutors are poised to request... Read More.

Trump looks for ‘more ways to spend my money’ on White House roof

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Ever the developer-in-chief, President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance on the White House roof above the briefing room in an apparent effort to inspect future construction.The press, which had been pushed significantly down the driveway, attempted to figure out what was... Read More.

2.7 earthquake rattles New York City metro area, 2nd in 4 days

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A small earthquake centered in northern New Jersey on Tuesday rattled the New York City metropolitan area, officials said.The U.S. Geological Survey said the tremor that hit just after noon was centered in Hillsdale, in Bergen County, and measured a magnitude... Read More.