JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — As we approach its 135th anniversary, we continue to look back on the events leading up to the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889.
Lake Conemaugh continued to swell for hours after the rain stopped, due to the runoff from the nearby rivers and mountains.
When the massive wall of water and debris reached Johnstown, it killed indiscriminately, claiming the lives of over 2,200 men, women and children and destroying an entire city. Read More...
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Pennsylvania ranks among the top 10 states with the current highest average regular gas price, an American Automobile Association survey shows.
AAA.com says the national gas price average as of Wednesday is $2.866, which is about 10 cents higher than a year ago.
Meanwhile Pennsylvania currently has the eighth highest gas price average at $3.026, according to AAA.
California has the highest gas price average at $4. Read More...
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — For 43 years, the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania has hosted its winter games. This year, athletes were able to compete on the mountains at Seven Springs in a new way.
Athletes are now able to compete in snowboarding for the first time in the history of the games. In the past, the only winter sports they could compete in were snowshoeing, alpine skiing and cross-country skiing. Read More...
