Sports broadcasting legend Bob Costas made his return to Johnstown this weekend for two Tomahawks games. Costas has close ties to Johnstown. The first professional game he ever called was at the War Memorial just over 50 years ago between the Syracuse Blazers and the Johnstown Jets. He stopped back this weekend to reminisce and show his son where he got his start. His voice is behind some of the greatest moments in sports history.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Bud Light is getting slammed by critics for partnering with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney during the Men's NCAA March Madness tournament. Over the weekend, when the tournament's semifinal games were taking place, Mulvaney posted a promotional video on social media for the popular beer brand. "Happy March Madness!! Just found out this had to do with sports and not just saying it's a crazy month!" Mulvaney wrote in the video's caption.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A local salon has received national recognition. Jesse Peles, the creative director of Peles Salon with locations in Johnstown and Greensburg, has been inducted into Intercoiffure America, a prestigious, professional association that helps determine the standards of the industry. It's a big deal for the area as the organization represents only the top 1 percent of salons in the country. Peles said his clientele and hardworking team helped propel the salon to national recognition.

PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a six-year, $36.6 million contract extension with veteran defenseman Kris Letang, theteam announced Thursday. Letang's new contract will carry an average annual value of $6.1 million. "Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin," said general manager Ron Hextall. "The role he plays on our team is irreplaceable, he is a leader in our locker room, and has made countless contributions to the organization over the last 15-plus years, which includes three Stanley Cup Championships.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say a State College man has been sentenced for his role in a fatal hit-and-run crash near Millheim in April of 2020. Court authorities say Christopher Hort has been sentenced to serve 363 days to 3 years in county jail for hitting and killing 23-year-old John David King, who was riding a scooter along the roadside. Troopers say Hort initially told investigators that he thought he hit a deer and didn't stop because he thought he had a flat tire and was concerned with cell service in the area.

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PITTSBURGH -- The ex-boyfriend of a University of Pittsburgh student found slain in her off-campus apartment on Sunday has been arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Pittsburgh police have confirmed the arrest of 21-year-old Matthew Darby, but not provided details about the arrest at about 12:45 a.m. Wednesday. Darby was charged Tuesday evening with criminal homicide in the death of Alina Sheykhet. Police say they found a claw hammer and two knives in a sewer drain near Sheykhet's apartment.

Jefferson Co., PA (WJAC) — Officials with the Punxsutawney Area School Board confirmed that a special meeting is scheduled for next week to vote on amending new "charges" against co-principal Paul Hetrick. According to the new Statement of Charges that was posted to the district's website, Hetrick is accused of multiple incidents of sexual harassment against a fellow co-worker during the fall of 2022. The documents claim that, on one occasion, Hetrick allegedly told the female co-worker to "

Elk County, PA (WJAC) — Residents in St. Marys showed up at city hall Wednesday evening for a public hearing where city officials discussed the "possibility" of a mobile methadone treatment facility operating in town. This was a topic that had a lot of people showing up to show support, and opposition. "You're going to bring people from Bradford, Sinnemahoning, Coudersport; those people are going to come here, okay? And it's going to bring the problems with them.