Backup freshman QB leads Alabama to national championship win in OT

ATLANTA -- Tua Tagovailoa threw a 41-yard touchdown to DeVonta Smith to give No. 4 Alabama a 26-23 overtime victory against No. 3 Georgia to win the College Football Playoff national championship Monday night. Tagovailoa entered the game at halftime, replacing a struggling Jalen Hurts, and threw three touchdown passes, including the game-ender to give the Crimson Tide its fifth national championship since 2009 under coach Nick Saban. After Alabama kicker Andy Pappanastos missed a 37-yard field goal that would have won it for the Tide (13-1) in the final seconds of regulation, Georgia (13-2) took the lead with a 51-yard field goal from Rodrigo Blankenship in overtime.

District 6 wrestling tourney underway

6 SPORTS TICKER FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19 2016 FOLLOW 6 SPORTS ON TWITTER: @JORDANC_WJAC, @BRETTWJAC6, @KARIOSEP BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL - DISTRICT PLAYOFFS RICHLAND 68 BELLWOOD-ANTIS 70 FINAL BISHOP MCCORT 32 TYRONE 38 FINAL WEST BRANCH 50 WESTMONT HILLTOP 39 FINAL JUNIATA 31 PENNS VALLEY 53 FINAL CLEARFIELD 56 ST. MARYS 42 FINAL ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC 51 DUBOIS CENTRAL CATHOLIC 39 FINAL RIDGWAY 49 CAMERON COUNTY 12 FINAL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL - DISTRICT PLAYOFFS

Man, teen allegedly stole thousands of dollars in PA Lottery coupon scam

UPDATE |CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Copies of search warrants obtained by 6 News are providing new details about the state police investigation into alleged thefts from the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission in Blair and Centre Counties. Investigators say, on Wednesday, troopers searched a residence along West Blade Drive, in PA Furnace, Ferguson Township, where they reportedly seized "large amounts" of U.S. currency and a cell phone in connection to the alleged theft investigation.

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Regional Wrestling Championships

ALTOONA, PA (WJAC) - Saturday several wrestlers were crowned as regional champions. Below are the final results from all three regional tournaments. PIAA Northwest AAA Regionals at Altoona Area High School 106 1. Aiden Beimel (Saint Marys) 2. Luke Hileman (Altoona) 3. Keegan Oler (Cathedral Prep) 4. Lanydn Lukens (Sellinsgrove) 5. Teige Berger (General Mclane) 6. Ben Fuller (Meadville) 113 1. Cael Nasdeo (Williamsport) 2. Nic Allison (Mifflin County)

'I'll shoot you:' Suspect in Meyersdale standoff claimed he was being followed, PSP says

UPDATE |SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police are providing new details about this week's hours-long standoff in Meyersdale as authorities say the suspect reportedly claimed that he was being followed. According to the affidavit, troopers were dispatched to the area of Large Street, around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, for reports of a man walking around with a handgun. Police say the man, later identified as 57-year-old Scott Herring, was also allegedly yelling and "

Centre Co. contractor still allowed to bid on state projects despite recent court ruling

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — There is another update in the ongoing dispute between PennDOT and one of the state's largest construction contractors, who is based in Centre County. Despite a state supreme court ruling just a few months ago, the dispute is still alive in court. It’s been almost three years since then Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced criminal charges against Glenn O Hawbaker Inc. The Centre County based contractor was charged in a wage theft case.

Clearfield Borough, Lawrence Township officials file disaster declaration

CLEARFIELD -- Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township officials issued a statement Friday morning: "A rain storm last evening produced approximately 5.2 inches of rain in a short amount of time, which flooded areas of Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township. We have been working with Clearfield County Department of Emergency Services and have filed a disaster declaration for Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township. "At this time, we do not know if our community will be eligible for financial assistance.

Mysterious respiratory dog illness moves into PA: should you be worried?

Health officials said a mysterious upper respiratory illness affecting dogs across the country is moving into Pennsylvania. They said the only cases in the state right now are in the eastern part of the commonwealth, but that will change. "We don't see any in this area yet, but it's coming," veterinarian at Johnstown Veterinary Associates Fayez Assad said. "We are going to see people coming from west or from other states to Pennsylvania, so we're not going to be surprised when we see it coming in because of the time of the year.

Police seek suspects involved in Cambria Co. Dairy Queen burglary

EAST TAYLOR TWP, Pa. (WJAC) — State police are looking for two men who they say burglarized a Dairy Queen in East Taylor Township earlier this month. Police say the two men broke into the restaurant at 2026 William Penn Highway Feb. 17 around 3 a.m. and stole two cash registers, money, food and a television. Police say one of the men is black with a goatee and the other is white, was wearing eyeglasses and also had a goatee.