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Police: Child left in ‘substantial pain,’ two charged
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two people from Bedford County are facing charges for allegedly abusing a 1-year-old. Lee Ott, 45, of Woodbury, and Jamie Williams, 22, of Six Mile Run are facing charges after a 1-year-old was brought to UPMC Altoona and was treated for bruising and scratching, according to the criminal complaint. On […]
Sheetz lowers gas price, will give customers $880K for shopping there
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — This summer could be a real winner, as Sheetz wants to give $880,000 to customers. Customers who fill up at Sheetz this summer could win their share of $880,000 — $220,000 for each drawing. Sheetz is launching this sweepstakes by lowering the price of Unleaded 88 to 20 cents lower than […]
Altoona man arrested for woman’s 2023 overdose death
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man was arrested after police said he supplied drugs that led to the overdose death of a woman in 2023. Jameek Blocken, 41, was arrested on Wednesday, May 1 after police got a tip from a local resident. He was wanted through the Altoona Police Department on a felony […]
Police: Portage man faces charges after leaving dog in car while at the bar
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Portage man is facing animal cruelty charges after leaving his dog in the car while he was in the bar. Alan Tavernini, 66, was charged for an incident that happened on April 12 after police were called to a bar on Main Street in Portage on reports that a […]
Altoona police update most wanted list after arrest
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Altoona police updated their most wanted list after arresting one of the suspects. Altoona police have added Samuel Broadrick after the arrest of Jameek Blocken Wednesday, May 1. Broadrick is wanted by Altoona police in relation to three separate incidents. He’s charged with felony possession with intent to deliver and felony […]
Pennsylvania nurse fired, charged over possible diversion of drugs
(WTAJ) — A nurse with UPMC Altoona was fired and later charged over the possible diversion of controlled substances in late 2023, the Office of the Attorney General (AG) said. Beth Eyer, 42, of Cassandra, was charged after an investigation in which she allegedly said she failed to document...
Cambria County police department awarded $20k for new equipment
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A $20,850 grant will give all on-duty West Hills Regional Police Department officers tasers. Previously, the department shared the only three devices they had. The grant was obtained by state Rep. Frank Burns. Burns began working to acquire the the tasers and met with former police Chief Ed Fisher to […]
Fatal I-99 Accident
State police in Centre County say an Altoona man was killed late Friday night in a two-vehicle, head-on crash on Interstate 99 in Worth Township. Investigators say the crash occurred just before 11:30 p.m. Friday as the driver of a Honda Accord was traveling southbound and crossed over the grass median.
Cambria County nonprofit dedicated to memory of K9 Officer Titan
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new nonprofit is being launched that is dedicated to the legacy of K9 Officer Titan. K9 Titan’s Watch Foundation will provide financial assistance for essential needs to currently serving and retired K9 officers in Cambria County. The organization will also include medical care, training and retirement. “We are thrilled […]
Police need your help to solve ‘violent’ 2023 Altoona home invasion
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department needs your help with any information on a 2023 home invasion that led to the violent assault of a 70-year-old woman. The home invasion happened on the 800 block of 18th Avenue, near UPMC Altoona, around 11 p.m. May 27, 2023. It was reported that multiple suspects […]
Two Johnstown Men Arrested On Drug Charges
Authorities in Cambria County say two men are behind bars following a months-long drug trafficking investigation in the city of Johnstown. Officials say the investigation began in February when authorities received an alleged tip of suspected drug activity at a residence along Solomon Street. Investigators say on Friday, April 26th,...
Paddling the West Branch: Michael Kinney's field journal
Williamsport, Pa. — For those who like numbers, how about these: 227 miles9 counties19 river towns143 named tributaries21-28 days120 servings of dehydrated meals20 batteries12 memory cards Naturalist and photographer Michael Kinney embarked on his solo paddle of the West Branch Susquehanna on May 1. Follow along here as he completes the miles from Cherry Tree, Pa., the headwaters of the West Branch, to Packers Island in Sunbury. ...
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