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Inmate escaped Blair County Prison using 'homemade rope,' climbed into ventilation

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) Authorities in Blair County are providing new details about how an inmate at the Blair County Prison reportedly escaped over the weekend. According to the affidavit, police say 33-year-old Isaiah Tilghman was discovered missing from his cell around noon on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Zoo welcomes new Red Panda named 'Marcy'

Pittsburgh (WJAC) The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium is welcoming its newest member to the facility as Marcy the Chinese Red Panda is now available for visitors to see. Marcy arrived at the Pittsburgh Zoo late last month from the Red River Zoo in Fargo, North Dakota.

State officials give update on dam at High Point Lake

SOMERSET, Pa. - Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission addressed the current status of the dam at High Point Lake and said residents should remain on high alert. Officials said water is slowly draining from the dam and is expected to drop 12 to 15 feet in the next two weeks.

College GameDay returning to Happy Valley for the Whiteout

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WJAC) After weeks of speculation, ESPN's College GameDay confirmed in a Twitter post late Saturday night that they will be in University Park next week for Penn State's Whiteout game against Michigan.

Floods from rain cause numerous road closures in Somerset County, more expected

Somerset County, PA Flooding in our region resulting in multiple road closures, including in Somerset County. In some cases, according to residents and officials, waters appear to be receding, but officials also say there's still more to come.