Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — On Monday, administrators in the Ferndale Area School District met virtually with the state's acting education secretary to address the ongoing teacher shortage and what can be done to solve the problem. “I mean, we are in a crisis, the jobs are there.” It’s an ongoing issue in many school districts, but especially in the Ferndale Area School District. Superintendent Jeff Boyer and Dr. William Brontz have been brainstorming ways to get teachers into classrooms.

PRAGUE (TND) — At least 14 people were shot dead and 25 were injured after a mass shooting at a university in downtown Prague Thursday, according to Prague Police Chief Martin Vondrasek. Authorities warned that the death toll could rise. Police reported the 24-year-old gunman's body was found at Charles University's faculty of arts where he was a student and did not publicly name him. The gunman suffered “devastating injuries” but it wasn't clear if he killed himself or was shot to death in an exchange of gunfire with officers, Vondrasek said, adding that there was "

Diabetic medications have been at the forefront of national debates since the start of the new year but while some people now have easier access others are dealing with shortages. Drug shortages have become commonplacesince the start of the pandemic. A new wave of diabetic medications have skyrocketed in popularity, disrupting global supply chains and creating national shortages, all due to their surprising side effects. Wegovy and Ozempic are two types of the same medication.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Tornadoes, the unpredictable natural phenomena capable of devastating landscapes in mere moments, remain a perpetual concern for communities across the United States, especially during this time of year. While they can strike at any time and in any location, statistics reveal that70% occur during March through June. In April alone, the National Weather Service Prediction Center reported over 300 tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, the monthly average stands at 182.

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Ace Hardware in Tyrone is once again helping to raise money for a local charity this holiday season. This year's train theme for the fundraiser is "Thomas the Tank Engine." Visitors have the opportunity to visit the display and purchase raffle tickets for various prizes, that have been donated by local businesses. All of the funds raised will benefit the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society. The fundraiser was created after one employee was able to adopt a dog from the shelter several years ago, during the holidays.