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Officials confirm plan to bring Chipotle to Somerset County

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — The popular eatery Chipotle Mexican Grill will soon be coming to the Somerset area. Somerset County Planner Chadd Sines confirmed to 6 News that Chipotle would be one of three businesses that are set to open in the former Kings Family Restaurant in Somerset Township. A land-use permit for an LED lit sign has been approved for the North Center Avenue location. Sines did not know an opening date or what the two other businesses are.

Pennsylvania Game Commission approved new changes to hunting and trapping season

Johnstown, Pa — Hunters, listen up! There have been some changes to the upcoming hunting and trapping season. 6 News spoke to an official from the Pennsylvania Game Commission as well as the Assistant Manager of a local hunting shop and although they say there's not much different from last season to this one – the biggest change is how hunters can purchase their antlerless deer license. “The biggest change for hunters and our deer hunters in particular is the change in the way that antlerless deer licenses will be obtained in the coming license year,” said Travis Lau, the Communication Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

Roller coaster riders stuck upside down for at least 3 hours due to 'mechanical failure'

WASHINGTON (TND) — Roller coaster riders at a Wisconsin carnival were stuck upside-down for at least three hours during the weekend due to what authorities have described as a "mechanical failure." Eight passengers were suspended in an upright position on a loop of the "Fireball" amusement ride at the Forest County Festival in Crandon on Sunday. Footage from the scene shows what appear to be several adults and a few children upside-down.

There 'has to be a level playing field'

WASHINGTON (TND) — The most decorated Olympian of all time spoke on the controversy surrounding a transgender athlete's inclusion on a collegiate swimming team, calling the issue "very complicated". When Michael Phelps was asked about the University of Pennsylvania's Lia Thomas, who previously competed on the men's team but now competes on the women's, he compared the discussion to the discussion around doping in sports. I think this leads back to the organizing committees again,"

'Changing the narrative:' Moxham community members highlight the positive

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Community members in the Moxham section of Johnstown -- which they say is known for having a "bad reputation" -- are trying to change that narrative. Camillya Taylor is a business owner in Moxham and said she loves going to work every day in the historic district. "There's so many great people over here. There's so many great things going on," she told 6 News. "