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Pittsburgh (WJAC) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb reportedly suffered a season-ending knee injury in Thursday night's victory over the Tennessee Titans. According to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, Holcomb is expected to undergo surgery after being carted off in the first quarter of Thursday's game. Head Coach Mike Tomlin told reporters after the game that Holcomb's injury was "serious." Holcomb spent the first four years of his career with the Washington Commanders.

UPDATE:CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — State police in Centre County have released new details about what led to Wednesday's shooting at a residence along Capstone Lane in Worth Township. Troopers say Kyle Hockenberry, 28, of Bellefonte, faces charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and making terroristic threats, according to online court documents. According to the arrest affidavit, police learned that Hockenberry and the victim, who work together, had been drinking after work on Wednesday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TND) — Tavia Hunt, the wife of the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, spoke out on motherhood Thursday amid one of the team's players facing criticism for recent comments directed toward female college graduates. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has drawn widespread attention after delivering a commencement address at Catholic liberal arts school Benedictine College over the weekend. In the controversial speech, the NFL player criticized President Joe Biden's policies and encouraged women to embrace becoming a "

UPDATE | Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — Fire officials in Somerset County say the two firefighters who were injured late Wednesday night while battling a blaze in Shade Township were released from the hospital earlier Thursday. Authorities say the two Stoystown Volunteer firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a reported 2nd alarm fire along Leppert Road. 911 officials say multiples crews from Somerset and Bedford counties were dispatched the the scene, as well as hazmat crews, following reports of explosions.

Reynoldsville, PA — According to Adminstrative Director Barry Fillman, Jefferson County Vocational Technical School has three return to school plans for the fall. He said they'll either be a red, green or yellow phase reopening. In the green phase, students will attend in person classes everyday. Under the yellow phase students will attend in person classes every other day and in the red phase, all instruction will be given online.

The Johnstown Police Department was presented a $200,000 check today for a mobile crime scene vehicle. There are two active homicide investigations in Johnstown. One for the death of the owner of the freight station bar in late February, and one for the deadly shooting on Park Avenue in January. Shortly after the park avenue shooting, State Representative of the 72nd District Frank Burns announced his plans to give grant money to Johnstown’s police.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A State College man who pleaded guilty to charges related to a fatal DUI crash on Route 322 in August of 2021 has been sentenced. Alexander Hynoski appeared in Centre County court Thursday where he was sentenced to serve 16 to 32 months in the Centre County jail, followed by 52 months of probation. Hynoski was charged in May of last year in the death of 20-year-old Elizabeth Biddle, who was the passenger in Hynoski's vehicle.

DUBOIS - Four baseball fields in the city of DuBois are currently undergoing construction and upgrades. AstroTurf is expected to be laid in the outfield of Showers Field on Maple Avenue starting Wednesday. The new Challenger Field in the city park has been under construction since the beginning of August. Currently, the concession stand, press box and dugouts are being built. The field will also get AstroTurf. The Challenger Field will provide athletic opportunities for those with special physical and mental needs.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — An Altoona man who was arrested last month in Louisiana on child sex-crime charges was arraigned Wednesday in Blair County. Albert “AJ” Kuklo III was arrested on April 11th by the US Marshals in the New Orleans area. Police say Kuklo is accused of sexually assaulting multiple young girls, over several years, in Altoona and Claysburg. Court records show that Kuklo is charged with more than 120 offenses, including several felonies for child rape and sexual assault.