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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...
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 […]
GANT: Houtzdale Man Gets State Prison for Groping Woman
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (GANT) – A Houtzdale man will be spending time in state prison for groping a woman at a party. (This article was provided by our News Partner GantDaily.com.) Police say Gregory Shawn Kay Jr., 46, put his hand between the legs of a woman while she was bent over at a Houtzdale residence on Aug. 17, 2023. He was immediately told to leave the party but he refused.
PSP: Explosive device found during waterline repairs in Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police said while digging up a water line for repairs, Rush Township employees stumbled upon a blasting cap, also known as a detonator. Troopers determined the blasting cap had been left behind and buried during the construction of the water line years ago. Employees found the cap around 12:30 […]
Why a thorny union of two Pa. municipalities can still succeed despite lack of legal remedy
The ongoing consolidation between DuBois and Sandy Township is only the second one in Pennsylvania after lawmakers standardized the process. It has shown the limits of state law.
UPMC Altoona 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 the administration of controlled substances to […]
Teen found driving stolen vehicle, crashed into building in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) — An 18-year-old and a teen were arrested overnight after allegedly stealing a vehicle and crashing into a building, Clearfield Regional Police said. Ezekiel Mayhew, 18, of Clearfield, and an unnamed juvenile from Philipsburg were driving what was discovered to be a stolen vehicle just after midnight, April 29. Police said they […]
Tyrone man seriously injured in Huntingdon County motorcycle crash
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Tyrone man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon. State Police said the man was taken to UPMC Altoona by ambulance after a crash with a GMC along William Penn Highway (SR22) on April 27. Troopers said in the crash report that Alexander was driving his Harley […]
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.
How Gloria Gates Care ensures patient confidentiality & privacy for members
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 co-founder, Dr. Zane Gates, Senior VP of Clinical Operations, Val Mignogna and Donny Beaver, co-founder of Gloria Gates Care to learn more about how to facility is able to keep their members health information private and secure. Of course with HIPPA, which was an act that was passed during the Clinton administration, this ensured that medical records of patients were kept confidential.
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 […]
Fort Roberdeau opens for 2024 season with historic anniversary
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — If you’ve been looking forward to Fort Roberdeau opening for their 2024 tour season, then you don’t need to wait any longer. On Wednesday, the Revolutionary War Fort opened for the season. “We always open May 1st, and it’s especially exciting this year because it’s the 50th anniversary of Fort Robredo […]
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