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Altoona PD updates ‘Most Wanted’ list
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – Following the arrest of one of the men previously listed, Altoona Police Department has updated their list of “Most Wanted” individuals facing criminal charges. According a Facebook post, Andre Leach-Warner was taken into custody Friday at the Cedar Grove Motel in Logan Township on felony corruption of minors and indecent assault […]
Local artisans showcase work at Blair Creators Festival
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – Several dozen booths with everything from handmade jewelry to paintings were on display at the Blair Creators Festival in Altoona on Saturday. The homemade items even included tons sweets and other treats, among the ten food vendors at the Heritage Plaza. There were also live performances from eight local bands. This […]
Altoona man pleads guilty to attempted homicide after house fire
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man has pleaded guilty to attempted homicide charges after starting a house fire in October 2021. Daniel Sipes Jr., 28, of Altoona pleaded guilty to charges that include attempted homicide, aggravated arson and aggravated assault on Thursday, April 25. The charges stem from a house fire on Fifth […]
Local church hosts discussion on mental health awareness with Johns Hopkins professor
Dr. Daniel Hale, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University led a discussion at the Westmont Presbyterian Church on congregational mental health awareness. Dr. Hale spoke to Westmont, Trinity, and First Presbyterian Church members about understanding depression. Hale delivered his speech during the church service and hosted a discussion session afterwards. Church leaders say they hold similar mental health events each year.
Borough in Blair County planning for a 7-hour power outage
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The borough of Tyrone will have a planned power outage to replace equipment in the region. The planned outage by Penelec is scheduled for Monday, May 13, and will last for seven hours, according to Tyrone Mayor Bill Latchford. It will affect customers in the areas of Lincoln Avenue, West […]
Area Woman Given Two Second Chances at Life
DUBOIS, Pa. — Someone once said, “You do not need to be a physician or a superhero to save a life, just an organ donor with a kind heart.”. (Photo: Transplant recipient Susanna Foster, right, with her daughter, Deborah Anderson, and husband, Tom Foster.) Susanna Foster, from Philipsburg,...
Crimes with stolen guns rising in Pa. What’s being done?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Over the last several years local police and prosecutors have seen a spike in the number of stolen guns recovered by law enforcement. These guns often end up in the hands of criminals and are used in violent crimes. But why? And what’s being done about the problem? “There are lots of […]
Part of Pennsylvania under a freeze warning Friday
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning at 1:32 p.m. on Thursday valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Northern Centre as well as Warren, McKean, Elk, Cameron and Clearfield counties. The weather service states, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected." "Frost and freeze...
Local Historia: The Walter L. Main Circus Train Wreck Tragedy
In the early morning hours of May 30, 1893, Engineer “Red” Cresswell attempted to bring Walter L. Main’s circus train—full of exotic animals, expert performers, employees, equipment and Main himself—down one of the most treacherous stretches of railroad in all of Pennsylvania. Despite his reservations about the ability to control the oversized railcars, pressures from Main, the railroad company and America itself set in motion one of the most infamous railroading disasters of the 19th century. In 1893, the country was a juxtaposition of technological boom and economic bust. That year, the Chicago World’s Fair dazzled millions, demonstrating wonders like the...
Chase ends after crash on church property in Clearfield County, one arrested
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A high-speed police chase ended after the suspect crashed on church property, state police said. Jason Moore, 44, of Moshannon, was arrested after a police chase Sunday into Monday, April 22. Troopers said he crashed on the property of Severin Church on Kylertown Drifting Highway in Morrisdale and then tried […]
Project Uplift: Altoona providers reduce trauma impact through training
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every five adults lives with a mental illness, while behavior problems and depression are some of the most diagnosed disorders in children ages 3-17. “With the start of COVID and during that time, we did see a super increase in […]
Learning about the components of a good diet with a Gloria Gates Care Dietician
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Gloria Gates Care wants to revolutionize healthcare for Medicaid patients and those who are uninsured across the United States. Studio 814’s Morgan Koziar sits down with McKenna Elder, who a dietician and Donny Beaver, co-founder of Gloria Gates Care to learn more about the resources that they have available for folks when it comes to their diet and nutrition. McKenna says that someone’s diet and ability to take vitamins is all based off of someone’s individual circumstances. She thinks it’s important to look at food as medicine, as a preventative measure to help with health complications. Donny says that Gloria Gates Care specializes in a ‘whole-person care’ approach. Which means that their facilities are a one-stop-shop for their patients. This includes physical health, and behavioral health . Additionally, Gloria Gates care provides transportation and child care for patients, just to ensure that their patients are getting their tests done and making it to their appointments. One of the main pillars of Gloria Gates Care is supporting single mothers, so this is a great way to ensure that those mammas can prioritize their health and get their check-ups done too!
Driver seriously injured after tractor-trailer hit a bear in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A section of Route 153 in Clearfield County was closed all morning on Friday and we’re learning it was caused by a tractor-trailer hitting a bear. State police said the crash happened around 4 a.m. Friday, April 19, on Route 153 (Hoovertown Road) in Huston Township. The 55-year-old driver couldn’t […]
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