Bridgeton, MO — An argument inside a fast food restaurant Saturday in Missouri resulted in an employee shooting a customer, according to police. Bridgeton, Missouri police say a 17-year-old employee at a Popeye’s restaurant shot a customer in the lobby. Investigators say there was an altercation between the customer and a female employee that led up to the shooting. The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and the employee was taken into custody.

Bedford Co., PA (WJAC) — A new pop up store is opening in Bedford County. "Collective Market by Mehendi" is a globally inspired gift and spa products store. The owners say all products are locally made, locally sourced, with clean products, and are made by hand. Items include jewelry, soaps, candles, room sprays, essential oils and more. "Our market is really the socially responsible, conscientious consumer. They're the ones that want to hear our story about sustainability and recycled goods.

UNIVERSITY PARK, CENTRE COUNTY, Pa — Yesterday’s wind brought down many trees across our viewing area, but none with more historical significance than this tree on Penn State’s campus in Centre County. The original 'Old Willow' was planted on Penn State’s campus back in the 1800's. Yesterday, Mother Nature’s aggressive winds brought down the third descendant of the original campus landmark yesterday afternoon. Located on old main lawn, the tree was the third of its kind at Penn State.

State College, PA (WJAC) — In State College, the borough council is considering approving a “controversial ordinance” governing construction contractors for some borough backed public works projects. It’s known as the “Responsible Contractor Ordinance,” with specific requirements for contractors that backers say improves on-the-job safety. Earlier this year, Centre County government held hearings on a similar ordinance proposal, which grew heated. “I believe this whole ordinance is unconstitutional and could cause our county lawsuits.

HARRISBURG, Pa (WJAC) — Officials from the Department of Labor and Industry are warning of scammers who are interfering with unemployment compensation. Darlene Ashcom, of Johnstown, received two checks in the mail this week, both read "PA Treasury" on the front of the envelopes. She thought it was her property tax rebate check but instead, it was something else. "So I start reading it and I’m like, I didn't apply for unemployment.

Northern Cambria school officials said they are resuming their project looking to consolidate the high school and the elementary-middle school. This comes just a few days after the project was postponed during a school board meeting Monday to give new board members time to learn the details about the project. Officials said they are continuing the construction because at this point, they are too far into the project. Head of business and finance and member of the Northern Cambria board of directors Mara Krumenacker said, “It made more sense to me to pay for a project to have it completed rather than pay for a project to have it stop.

HUNTINGDON CO, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Huntingdon are investigating a theft that occurred at one of the Raystown Lake campgrounds earlier this week, according to a report. Troopers say between 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 11:30 a.m. Friday, an unknown individual(s) stole $125 from a drop box, used for firewood sales, at the Senoia Campground. State police add that the drop box was also damaged. Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact Huntingdon state police at 814-627-3161.

UPDATE:RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — Richland School District officials say a police investigation has found that the threat circulating social media was directed at a North Carolina school. Officials say the Richland School District in Cambria County will still see an increased police presence Tuesday as a continued precaution. Read the school district's full statement below: After investigating the possibility of a threat of school shooting at Richland High School, the Richland Police Department has discovered that the threat towards Richland High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania was false.

SAN ANTONIO (KABB) — Severe storms in the southwest this weekend left countless homes and businesses severely damaged. A group of Texas storm chasers helped rescue people from the wreckage after counting down the hours before storms touched the ground. "We saw it happen for days and we knew it was going to happen we just didn't know where," said Adonis Lee, who has been storm chasing since 2017. Lee is with the Texas Vortex Storm Chase Team, and says he has never seen the intense devastation when he traveled to Mississippi over the weekend.

NEW YORK CITY (TND) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday warned the U.S. higher education system may be “radicalizing” students. The mayor's comment came during a reception celebrating Jewish heritage. During an address at the event, Adams reflected on the past academic year, which was full of anti-Israel and anti-American sentiments as students rallied in favor of Palestine. “We have moved so far away from our patriotism and what really rooted us in the success in the first place,” he lamented.