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BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — State police say they’re investigating after a Johnstown man had his wheelchair stolen while fishing in Bedford County. Troopers say the 72-year-old man was fishing in the area of Evitts Creek Road and Thomas Koon Dam in Bedford Township Friday when his Black Quantum Power Wheelchair, worth about $9,200, was stolen from the back of his vehicle. State police say they are looking for a Red new model Dodge Ram believed to be involved in the theft.

Westmoreland County, PA — Authorities with the Westmoreland County District Attorney's office say a Ligonier Township man is behind bars after he allegedly stabbed another man in the face and stomach over the weekend. Investigators say on Sunday evening, police were called to a home along Green Valley Drive for reports of a stabbing. Police say the victim told officers that 46-year-old Michael Glass had allegedly attacked him and stabbed him in the face and stomach.

Bellefonte, PA (WJAC) — Downtown Bellefonte is getting new artwork. A one-thousand-square-foot mural, located along the 100 block of Allegheny Street, next to the Waffle Shop is nearly complete. The mural was done by "Key Detail," from New York City, who have installed murals across the world. According to Downtown Bellefonte Incorporated, the mural pays tribute to “National Air Mail and Bellefonte’s role in that rich history.” The city also says that the mural will be officially dedicated, in a public ceremony, on June 28th, at the mural unveiling block party downtown.

University Park, PA (WJAC) — A "big decision" is expected this week on the future of Penn State's Beaver Stadium. The university's trustees are slated to vote on a renovation plan that's expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, and there are already questions about where Penn State is going to come up with that kind of money. Beaver Stadium’s current construction zone is work that is being funded by a $70 million allocation approved by the Penn State trustees last year.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Nearly five years after an electrical fire damaged their main office, officials at the Bedford County Fairgrounds on Monday celebrated the opening of their new fair office. Local leaders and community members attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. The new building is dedicated to and named after John H. Holbert, whom officials say was instrumental in bringing agriculture to the Bedford County Fair while working for Penn State.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A special event was held Monday in Blair County. Families United for Change teamed up with several local businesses and organizations to host a clothing and accessory boutique for women in recovery. The event was held inside the newly created Railroad City Cultural Center, located within the historic Gables building. Women in recovery are able to stop in and peruse the items, which range from business attire to hygiene items.

WINDBER, Pa. (WJAC) — Mildred Rizzo, founder of the popular Somerset County Italian restaurant Rizzo’s, died Tuesday morning, according to family members. Rizzo was the matriarch of the Rizzo family and founded the restaurant in 1965. She was inducted to the Greater Johnstown--Cambria County Business Hall of Fame in 2013. Her family members issued a statement expressing their appreciation of the outpouring of support: “The Rizzo family is appreciative of the outpouring of prayers, love, and support from the community and so many of those who loved Millie.

HAMILTON TWP, MONROE CO, (WOLF) — UPDATE: The Lehigh and Monroe County Coroners have released the identities of two of the three victims from yesterday's fatal crash on Route 33. Samantha Crich, 40-year-old of Wilkes-Barre Bryan Franco, 25-year-old of Hellertown Unnamed 14-year-old Crich's family created a GoFundMe to assist with the funeral and other costly expenses. ORIGINAL STORY | Three dead following five-vehicle crash in Monroe County --------------------------------------------------------------------- State Police say that five vehicles were involved, including two tractor-trailers.

Universities and colleges in Pennsylvania said Thursday’s ruling by the Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action in admissions should have little impact on them. The 6-3 decision strikes down policies in universities that consider race when admitting incoming students. Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education spokesperson said the mission of state colleges and universities has always been inclusion. In a statement, he said, “We are reviewing the Supreme Court’s ruling, which we expect will have minimal impact on PASSHE universities.