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Pennsylvania teen being charged as an adult in the death of a 12-year-old girl
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. — A 12-year-old girl is dead, and a 14-year-old boy is in custody after police she was shot in the head while the teen was showing her a gun. According to sister station WTAJ, the shooting happened on April 28, around 7:30 p.m., in Brady Township, where first responders were called for […]
State police found woman missing from Cameron Co.
EMPORIUM, Pa. (WTAJ) — Deborah McDonough-Hanyok was found safe, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The Missing Endangered Person Advisory has been cancelled. EMPORIUM, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police in Cameron County are asking for assistance in finding a missing person they believe could be endangered. Deborah McDonough-Hanyok, 72, of Emporium, was last seen in […]
Police: Two Men Ejected From Horse & Buggy That Was Struck From Behind by Vehicle on Route 119
HENDERSON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Authorities say a vehicle crashed into the rear of a horse and buggy along Route 119 on Thursday morning. According to Punxsutawney-based State Police, the crash happened around 6:07 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, on State Route 119 in Henderson Township, Jefferson County. Police...
State Police Calls: Local Student Brings Knife, Throwing Cards to School
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Area state police responded to the following incidents:. Local Student Brings Knife, Throwing Cards to School. DuBois-based State Police responded to an incident at a school on Vo Tech Road in Winslow Township, Jefferson County, at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Police say...
Women face a maternity care crisis in rural Pa.
Mothers in rural Pennsylvania are facing a maternal healthcare crisis, as labor and delivery units across Pennsylvania shutter. Wednesday marks the closure of the labor and delivery ward in Penn Highlands Elk, the only hospital in Elk County. This leaves six counties — Elk, Cameron, McKean, Clarion, Clinton and Forest...
Defense officials abandon plan for flyover zone in PA Wilds
Coudersport, Pa. — The Air Force and National Guard Bureau has pulled out of their plan to create a military flyover zone in the PA Wilds region. The Bureau rescinded their proposal to create a low-flying training zone Duke Military Operating Area (MOA) in parts of Elk, Cameron, Clinton, McKean, Potter, and Tioga counties. Intended for pilot trainings, the operating area would allow pilots to fly as low as 100...
Man Charged for Reportedly Harassing Multiple Employees at Brookville Giant Eagle
BROOKVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities released information regarding an incident of harassment at the Brookville Giant Eagle. According to a May 1 release issued by the Brookville Borough Police Department, the incident happened around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at Giant Eagle on White Street in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County.
Troopers search for suspects in Clearfield County cable theft spree
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police want answers following multiple copper and fiber cable thefts in Clearfield County that are expected to cost more than $50,000. Trooper said multiple thefts have taken place between March 2 through April 26 in Knox, Pike and Decatur Township. Police said the first incident happened on or about […]
Brady Township Juvenile Shooting Update
We continue to follow the shooting between two juveniles in Clearfield County that occurred on Sunday Night. Reporter Zac Kaye was in the Dubois area Today working to get answers. Authorities and investigators continue to give limited information about the incident in Brandy Township. Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers...
Concerns about police chief left unheard, unanswered after special meeting in Ridgway
RIDGWAY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Members of the community of Ridgway in Elk County demanded their voices be heard at a special meeting held by the Borough Council Wednesday evening – a right they felt was unfairly denied by their local leaders. Ridgway Borough Chief of Police Shawn Geci was placed on administrative leave with pay in […]
Softball Recap: Port Allegany has no trouble against Cameron County
Port Allegany's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 13-4 margin over the Cameron County Raiders. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Port Allegany has managed all season. Alyssa Tanner was...
Juveniles involved in ‘tragic’ Clearfield County shooting, state police investigating
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An investigation is underway after a shooting involving juveniles took place in Clearfield County over the weekend. Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers said the shooting happened on the evening of Sunday, April 28 in Brady Township. He said the incident is currently a juvenile matter but that it is […]
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