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Construction continues for new art museum on Penn State campus

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University Park, PA (WJAC) — At Penn State's University Park campus, construction continues on a new art museum. The $85 million project features an exterior that highlights the geology of Pennsylvania. Billed as the largest art museum between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Penn State's Palmer Museum has been in the heart of the University Park campus since 1972. With more than 10-thousand pieces of art, finding more room at that location would practically be impossible. Read More...

FCC upholds license revocation of former Somerset County radio host Roger Wahl

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SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — In what is likely the final chapter in the years-long legal battle between the FCC and Somerset County radio personality Roger Wahl, the commission has upheld its decision to revoke Wahl's license. According to a release made public earlier this month, the FCC denied Wahl's attempt to review and appeal the decision. The latest order comes nearly one year after the FCC initially voted to revoke Wahl's radio license in the wake of his criminal investigation. Read More...

Somerset County officials give safety tips amid sudden floods

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The Department of Emergency Services in Somerset County says community members impacted by flooding can do several things to stay safe. They say that while they are well-equipped for flood-related problems, this week’s issues appeared almost overnight. Emergency officials say drivers should try to avoid backroads and stay up to date on road closures. They say that drivers should not try to go through a closed road. Our cameras today were rolling as several vehicles drove through flooded roadways in Somerset and Huntingdon Counties. Read More...