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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 […]
Johnstown Police Department Receives 3D Mapping Device
New equipment at the Johnstown Police Department could help when responding to emergency situations at schools. Reporter Brock Owens tells us what capabilities the equipment has and how police say it could help security in the area. Johnstown Police received a Mobile Crime Unit that can take finger prints, Foot...
Local VFW honors community member with certificate of appreciation
Ebensburg VFW Post 4963 honored a member of the community Thursday. It presented business owner Rick Ardini Jr. with a certificate of appreciation. Ardini owns Rick and Nick’s Pizza Shop and has volunteered countless hours with the veteran's service post. Brandon Kopp, VFW Ebensburg Post 4963 Chaplain, said, "I...
Another Conemaugh Twp. road is closed due to water damage
HOLLSOPPLE ― Another section of roadway in Conemaugh Township has been closed because of water-related road damage. An earlier road closure: Why PennDOT says Route 403 near Greenhouse Park will stay closed ...
Two bridges in Cambria County named to honor Navy veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Navy Veterans were honored on Thursday at the Ebensburg VFW Post 4963. Corpsman Charles (Chuck) William Doerr and Senior Chief Stanley “Stush” Kubat, Jr. had bridges in Cambria County designated after them, an honor that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said is rare. “The practice of naming a piece of […]
UPMC announces layoffs of approximately 1,000 staff members
(WTAJ) — UPMC announced Wednesday they have laid off approximately 1,000 staff members, which is about 1% of its workforce. UPMC said this layoff comes as the entire healthcare industry continues to face the realities of a “still-evolving, post-pandemic marketplace,” according to Paul Wood, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at UPMC. “UPMC is responding […]
Local runner shares journey to competing in Boston Marathon
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A local runner recently participated in what many consider to be the “biggest marathon” in the country and shared with us his long journey to accomplish this goal, and why this achievement means more than just running. Blake Furman spent time as...
Suspect in Dale Borough shooting, crash requests change in counsel; prelim delayed
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The suspect accused of shooting a woman and causing her to crash her car in Dale Borough earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday for a scheduled preliminary hearing. However, the hearing was delayed after Tyree Carter requested a change in counsel. Carter was arrested...
Somerset man allegedly kidnaps woman, found with drugs
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Windber man is facing felony charges after allegedly kidnapping a woman. Tony Eppolito, 37, is facing a felony charge of kidnap to facilitate a felony after police searched a home on the suspicion of drug related activity. On April 23, police executed a search warrant for a residence located […]
Central Pennsylvania receiving $4.2 million for crosswalk, trail improvements
(WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Thursday that more than $49.5 million has been invested in 55 projects to improve community resources and public accessibility in the state. Funds are made available through the Surface Transportation Block Grant program Set-Aside, also known as the Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside). The administration has […]
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