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Pens trade veteran defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to New York

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PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded veteran defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to the New York Rangers for a fourth round pick in 2027. The 33-year-old signed with Pittsburgh following their Stanley Cup championship run in 2016. In 7+ seasons with the Penguins, Ruhwedel played in over 300 total games, recording 11 goals and 47 total points. Ruhwedel spent four seasons with the Buffalo Sabres prior to his time in Pittsburgh. Read More...

Pirates' Jung Ho Kang investigated for sexual assault claim

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CHICAGO (AP) Chicago police said Tuesday that they are investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang. In a statement, police said a 23-year-old female reported being assaulted by Kang inside a hotel. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the Chicago woman met Kang through a dating app. Kang invited the woman to his hotel room on June 17, after the Pirates played the Cubs. The woman said she blacked out, then drifted in and out of consciousness as he sexually assaulted her. Read More...

Potter Township couple killed in ATV crash

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CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say a Potter Township couple was killed Monday in an ATV rollover crash. Centre County coroner Scott Sayers says Timothy and Sharon Belcher, both age 67, were pronounced dead at the scene Monday night. Officials say autopsies have been scheduled and no further details have been released at this time. State police are investigating the cause of the 4-wheeler accident. Stay with 6 News online and on-air for further updates. Read More...