PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The NFL announced Wednesday that the city of Pittsburgh has been selected to host the 2026 NFL Draft. "The NFL Draft is one of the biggest, most-anticipated sporting events of the year, and we're thrilled to partner with the Pittsburgh Steelers and VisitPITTSBURGH for our 2026 event," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We have a unique opportunity to spotlight this wonderful community on a global stage, benefiting Pittsburgh's economy and entertaining football fans from all markets.

Punxsutawney, PA — If you're looking for a place to take the family right before Independence Day, Punxsutawney is the place to be. The Punxsutawney Festival in the Park kicks off tomorrow at 11 am in Barclay Square. This week long concert series will feature local bands, food vendors and fun activities for kids. Taking the stage tomorrow night are the Stone Cold Killers, Almost Mulberry and A Bit of Broadway.

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CHAMPION – It’s looking merry and bright at Seven Springs Mountain Resort as it kicks off the second weekend of its new winter tradition, "Holidays in the Highlands." "This is an event designed to bring the family together and create some special moments,” said Katie Buchan, Seven Springs communications manager. "It's really great entertainment for the whole family.” The event features live music from local bands, seasonal homemade food from local vendors and Christmas carols.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with CamTran say workers are staging a rally on Tuesday, in Johnstown, to demand hazard pay and safe service during the pandemic. They say workers want the higher-ups to come to the table so safety and economic concerns can be addressed. The rally is scheduled to take place at 3:30 p.m. on Main Street. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfmK6uwNGapWavn6e4pr7SZqarn5GjtruxjKuYpaSpYsGwecOepJqmlGK1osbAq5tmqJGueqKww6ucrKtdqK6nsdOyZJynnpiys7rS

UVALDE, Texas (WOAI/KABB) — In the days following the mass shooting on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in Texas, Emilia "Amy" Marin, a coordinator for Afterschool Centers on Education, was falsely accused of leaving a door propped open, allegedly allowing the shooter to enter. Texas Department of Public Safety Chief Steve McCraw stated in a May 27, 2022, news conference that the shooter entered through a door Marin had left open.

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BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. — A Butler County man and a child were pronounced dead after the result of a vehicle accident in Winfield Township Friday evening, state police said. According to a press release, David Faulx, 65, and a 12-year-old boy were driving north on Winfield Road just before 10 p.m. and were approaching a sharp right curve. State police said a truck was traveling in the opposite lane of travel approaching the same curve.

Punxsutawney's Home for the Holidays Parade and Fireworks will be held on Saturday, November 24th. There will be a nighttime parade welcoming Santa to town,followed by the Rotary Club lighting the community Christmas tree and the Circle of Trees in Barclay Square. The parade begins at 6 p.m., fireworks are to follow at approximately 7 p.m. with Light Up Night rounding out the evening beginning at about 7:15 p.m. The parade travels through downtown Punxsutawney on Mahoning Street.

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Police say Richard Morgan was shot and killed by Austin Kline in south fork last week. Morgan’s body was discovered Friday night after his family reported him missing. Kline now faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault, evidence tampering and abuse of a corpse. His family and neighbors say Morgan was a kind man and can’t understand the reason this happened to him. Police say he was meeting with Kline to do landscaping work when he was killed.