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DA: Altoona man sentenced to years in prison in attempted homicide, arson case
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Blair County officials say an Altoona man has been sentenced to serve decades behind bars after pleading guilty to his role in a 2021 arson and attempted homicide case. Daniel Sipes Jr. was one of two individuals arrested in early 2022 in connection to...
PSP Tips: $10k reward for info. on missing person Fawn Mountain
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — PSP Tips is now offering a $10,000 reward for information that solves the missing person case of Fawn Marie Mountain. Pennsylvania State Police Troop G (Hollidaysburg Station) is continuing the investigation on Fawn Mountain. Their investigation revealed that she was last seen in November of 2012 at her residence, which was […]
2 arrested, 1 wanted in drug bust at Altoona apartment building
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Details have been released regarding a drug bust that happened at a historic apartment building in Altoona. The Altoona Police Department said narcotics unit officers and agents with the Attorney General’s Office arrested two people on Wednesday, April 24 when they executed search warrants at two apartments at the City Hall […]
Cambria County bridges named in emotional tribute to local Korean War and Navy veterans
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Thursday, two bridge dedication ceremonies were held in Cambria County to honor local veterans. Both ceremonies were held at the Ebensburg VFW. The bridge carrying West High St. over the Ghost Town Trail in Ebensburg is now designated as the Corpsman Charles Doerr, United States Navy Memorial Bridge.
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 […]
Cambria, Somerset County homeowners encouraged to apply for funding
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) has reopened for any Cambria or Somerset County residents who were affected by COVD-19. To be eligible for PAHAF, the property must be in Pennsylvania and the homeowner must own and occupy the property as their primary residence. Furthermore, the homeowner must be at […]
Hollidaysburg photo studio owner speaks out after business is burglarized
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ)– Hollidaysburg police are still searching for whoever burglarized the Hollow Photography studio along Allegheny Street in Hollidaysburg. Owner Kelsey Johnston has been doing Photography in Central PA for a few years now, but her studio in Hollidaysburg has only been open for two months. Now with the studio temporarily closed, she’s been […]
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 […]
Cambria County receives $1.2 million for school safety
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — School districts and nonpublic schools in Cambria County were awarded $1.2 million through the School Safety Grants award. The grants are from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to address school violence and improve school safety and security. The following schools listed below received grants. The funds will advance […]
Altoona woman found with gun, drugs after car crash, police report
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A crash in the city led to the finding of drugs, a handgun without a serial number and charges against an Altoona woman, police said. Emily Rae Huber, 21, was arraigned Wednesday morning after a crash happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the intersection of 11th Street and 7th […]
Man charged with selling drugs to informant out of Altoona apartment
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is facing charges after police said he sold drugs twice to a confidential informant out of his apartment. Erwin Seward, 55, had the informant come to his apartment at Pen Alto along 13th Avenue where he sold them heroin and cocaine, according to the charges filed. Altoona police […]
PSP: Altoona man accused of molesting girl, 6, while riding ATV at Cambria County camp
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Cambria County say an Altoona man is facing charges following an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl at his camp. Police say in January, Ebensburg PSP was referred an indecent assault complaint that occurred in Cambria County.
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 […]
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...
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