PHILADELPHIA (TND) — Thomas Jefferson University apologized Friday for mispronouncing nursing graduates' names during its commencement ceremony. The speaker at the Jefferson College of Nursing incorrectly pronounced several names, including “Thomas,” “Sarah,” “Molly” and “Elizabeth,” as graduates walked across the stage on Thursday. The leadership and faculty of Thomas Jefferson University extend our sincerest apologies for the mispronunciations of the names of several of our graduating nursing students during our recent commencement ceremony,” the school said.

OLYMPIA, Wash. (KOMO) — A man was arrested after police said he threw "softball size rocks" at firefighters who were responding to an active fire in Washington state. "In the last few weeks there have been several incidents of individuals interfering with Olympia Fire Department personnel responding to emergencies," the Olympia Police Department (OFD) wrote on X Thursday. The suspect was booked for third-degree assault, police said. Charges have also been referred for suspects in other recent incidents, police added.

WASHINGTON (TND) — First-time homebuyers are continuing to have trouble affording a home as the housing market grows more expensive with high interest rates and even higher asking prices that are driving one of the most unaffordable markets in U.S. history. First-time buyers need a household income of nearly $120,000 to afford the median-priced home in America, and 44 of the 50 largest metro areas do not have home prices that are low enough to be considered affordable for median-earning households, according to Clever Real Estate.

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JOHNSTOWN -- The Appalachian Bowl's comeback is complete and outstanding. Heritage champion Ligonier Valley defeated WestPac champion Conemaugh Township 56-0 Saturday night. In other Appy Bowl action from Saturday afternoon, Ferndale dropped a heartbreaker to West Shamokin 36-30 in double overtime. Conemaugh Valley also lost, falling to Penns Manor 22-19. The Heritage conference went 8-2 against the WestPac this year. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0miaqKakmru1e8esZJ%2Bnn6mvorjLZqmorZ6ZwrF5y6KeqKaZmr9uwsClo56xXZi%2FtrXSnqpmm6Zis6a%2BzZ2YpZ1dm66tuA%3D%3D

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Centre County District Attorney's office announced Tuesday that police have made an arrest in connection to a decades-old rape case that reportedly occurred on the Penn State University golf course. According to the "John Doe" affidavit, authorities say on July 27th, 2000, Penn State Police were contacted to investigate an alleged sexual assault that had reportedly occurred on the Penn State Blue Course Golf Course.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Another trial date has been set for Johnstown man Brian Giles, who is accused of killing his wife several years ago. Giles was initially scheduled to go to trial in March but the case was delayed as his defense awaited the results of a psychological evaluation. In May of 2022, police charged Giles with homicide following a three-and-a-half year investigation into the disappearance and death of his wife Nancy.

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — After a four year pause due to the pandemic, the "Purple Puck hockey game" will be making its return to Galactic Ice this Sunday, January 28th. The Purple Puck game is an effort between the Penn State Altoona men’s hockey team, the Griffith Family Foundation, Easter for Eli and the Mario Lemieux Foundation. It serves as a fundraiser for the organizations involved, as well as a way to celebrate those who have beat cancer, support those who are fighting it and honor those who have lost their battles.

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WJAC) — History has shown times of crisis can lead to creative ways to help others. In recent weeks, we've seen several manufacturing operations switching gears to produce goods that are in high demand and short supply. Big Spring Spirits in Bellefonte is known for its ready to drink craft cocktails and spirits, but in recent days they've added a new mix here: a recipe for hand sanitizer.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Somerset County couple charged for faking the birth and death of a child back in August waived their preliminary hearing Tuesday. Kaycee and Geoffrey Lang are facing two counts of misdemeanor theft and one count of receiving stolen property after police say the two defendants faked a pregnancy, birth and death in of a baby in July to receive money and gifts. Tuesday, both Kaycee and Geoffrey Lang waived their preliminary hearing.