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Steelers signing WR Van Jefferson to one-year deal

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PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing wide-receiver Van Jefferson to a one-year deal. Steelers inside reporter Gerry Dulac says the move is for "depth purposes." Jefferson was drafted by the LA Rams in 2020 and was part of their Super Bowl championship team in 2021. He was then traded to the Atlanta Falcons last season. In four NFL seasons, Jefferson has played in 61 total games and has caught 113 passes, for 1,600 yards and 10 touchdowns. Read More...

'Tunnel Five Fire' tears through hundreds of acres in Washington, evacuations ordered

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UNDERWOOD, Wash. (KATU) — A fast-moving wildfire burning in Skamania County, Washington has forced "Level 3" evacuations for everyone living within a two-mile radius of the blaze, state fire officials said. The Tunnel Five Fire tore through an estimated 540 acres as of Monday afternoon. Officials said at least 10 homes have been destroyed and 250 remain threatened. The fire broke out at about 11:20 a.m. Sunday along SR-14 by the community of Underwood. Read More...

Barricaded gunman taken into custody after 33 hour standoff

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DAUPHIN COUNTY — WATCH: Lower Paxton Township Police holding a press conference after a 33-hour standoff with gunman Derrick Hutcherson. --------------------------- After 33 hours, the standoff in Lower Paxton Township has peacefully come to a close and both hostages have been found safe, according to police. The gunman, 36-year-old Derrick Hutcherson, was barricaded after a shooting incident inside a home in Dauphin County since Monday at around noon. Police say they were able to resolve the situation without firing a single shot, although they say Hutcherson fired multiple times at negotiators Tuesday afternoon and evening. Read More...