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CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Penn State's annual AG Progress Days are underway. It is one of the largest, outdoor agricultural shows on the East Coast, but this year, there's a lot of talk about the business of farming. It was a busy first day for AG Progress Days where once again there's a lot to see and do. But for many farmers, including the state's top farmer, the Secretary of Agriculture , one of the more dominant topics is the global economy.

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PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a six-year, $36.6 million contract extension with veteran defenseman Kris Letang, theteam announced Thursday. Letang's new contract will carry an average annual value of $6.1 million. "Kris epitomizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin," said general manager Ron Hextall. "The role he plays on our team is irreplaceable, he is a leader in our locker room, and has made countless contributions to the organization over the last 15-plus years, which includes three Stanley Cup Championships.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Police in Maryland on Wednesday said they have received at least 100 tips so far in connection to the murder of a 37-year-old woman. The Harford Sheriff's Office said Rachel Morin's body was found along the Ma & Pa walking trail in Bel Air on Sunday. Together we will solve this crime and find the heinous coward who took Rachel Morin from her family and friends," Sheriff Jeffrey R.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Former House Speaker Paul Ryan won’t be voting for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, he told Yahoo Finance Tuesday. The remark came during the Milken Institute Global Conference, an annual event where business and political leaders gather to discuss key issues. Ryan explained his decision is due to a desire to hold Trump accountable for his lack of “character.” “Character is too important to me,” Ryan said.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) – Chick-fil-A in Altoona invited firefighters to eat for free Wednesday. Franchise co-owner Jessica Burgmeier said firefighters have their choice of either a free chicken sandwich or eight-count breaded nugget item. Firefighters who wore a uniform, department attire or presented a valid ID could pick up the free meal from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This event only went on at Chick-fil-A's Altoona location. Burgmeier said firefighters filtered in and out of the restaurant all day.

According toNFL Insider Ian Rapoport, now former Steelers defensive back Cameron Sutton is signing a three-year deal with the Detroit Lions. The deal will reportedly be worth $33 million, with $22.5 million guaranteed. The 28-year-old corner was drafted by Pittsburgh in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Sutton has played in 84 career games with the Steelers, recording eight interceptions and 168 total tackles. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0miqrZ2VobKzv46nnaVlmaPAqrDEq2Scml2Yrq550q6rraeeYsCqs82ipaBlY2LGpq3RZpuemZxixKrAx2aroZ1dobawutI%3D

ABERDEEN, Md. (TND) — The mother of a 20-year-old autistic woman who police say was raped and murdered by an MS-13 gang member illegally present in the U.S. is suing the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) for operational negligence. Tammy Nobles, whose daughter Kayla Hamilton died at the hands of a 16-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador in Aberdeen, Md. in 2022, seeks $100 million for the departments’ alleged violations of protocol in handling the migrant.

Johnstown, PA — A local fire department is without one of their vehicles after being involved in a separate crash while responding to the scene of another crash last week. A crew from the Nanty Glo Fire Department was responding to a deadly crash Friday afternoon when they themselves crashed. Now, that fire truck awaits repairs. The Nanty Glo Fire Chief tells Channel 6 – the crash involving one of his fire trucks occurred only a few miles away from the crash they were responding to on Swigle Mountain Road.