HARRISBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — State wildlife officials are continuing their efforts toreintroduce the American Marten in Pennsylvania.
During a meeting earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Game Commission decided to temporarily halt its plan while it awaits the results of an additional public survey on the matter.
Wildlife officials say the survey will be conducted to "gauge residents' opinions" on the state's reintroduction plan.
“Given that the survey is not yet completed, I believe it is appropriate that we table this issue at this time to allow for that survey to be completed and the results to be made available to the board and to the public,” Board of Commissioners President Kristen Schnepp-Giger said. Read More...
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – For the 30th anniversary of Nike's "Just Do It" campaign, the company added a new face to its ads, which has sparked controversy on social media.
The ads features former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who's known for kneeling during the playing of the national anthem.
It was just revealed this week that Kaepernick has been under contract with Nike for years. But this latest ad campaign has a lot of people -- and now some local nonprofits -- speaking out. Read More...
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on charges that he assaulted an Associated Press photographer and police officers during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. An FBI agent's affidavit says 54-year-old Alan William Byerly was armed with what appeared to be a stun gun when he charged at officers guarding the Capitol. Byerly also is accused of joining other rioters in assaulting an AP photographer who was dragged down stairs in front of the building. Read More...