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One dead after head-on collision between pickup truck and tractor trailer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning resulted in one death on an Ohio state road in Jackson Township. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office a collision occurred at 8:45 a.m. when a red 2001 Ford F-150 hit a red 2024 Kenworth tractor trailer head-on on State Route 104, just south of […]
Update: Tornado warning for Indiana and Westmoreland counties until 3:45 a.m. Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated tornado warning at 3:13 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until 3:45 a.m. for Indiana and Westmoreland counties. "At 3:12 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Derry, or 9 miles east of Latrobe, moving east at 45 mph," according to the weather service. "Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."
Indiana County Development Corporation Receives $1 Million as Shapiro Announces New Funding for Site Development Pilot Program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced more than $10.6 million in grant funding awards through the PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) pilot program to help sites across the Commonwealth become “shovel ready” in order to attract more businesses and create more good-paying jobs.
Cambria County man faces charges after allegedly hitting child
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Windber man is facing child endangerment charges after allegedly hitting a child. Matthew Washko, 42, was arrested after an 8th grader told her principal on May 6 that Washko had assaulted her, according to the criminal complaint. The victim told the principal that the alleged assault took place on […]
New details: Driver falls asleep behind wheel, kills three Central Pa. residents
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police have released new details on what led to a deadly York County crash in April that took the lives of two Somerset County men and a Cambria County man. Jesse McKenzie, 24, of Rockwood, Philson Hinebaugh III, 24, of Johnstown, and Robert Hampe, 41, of Meyersdale, were […]
Governor Josh Shapiro delivers speech at IUP graduation
Governor Josh Shapiro delivered a commencement address at IUP Saturday. Along with the thousands of graduating students at the Kovalchick Center and Athletic Complex, Governor Shapiro was conferred the degree of Doctor of Public Service. He used his time at the podium to address the challenges that students of this...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Clearfield and Cambria counties until 3 a.m. Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 2:34 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3 a.m. for Clearfield and Cambria counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 2:33 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near...
Baseball Recap: Caden Vresilovic can't quite lead River Valley over Northern Cambria
River Valley lost against Northern Cambria back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The River Valley Panthers lost 17-2 to the Northern Cambria Colts. The defeat continues a trend for River Valley in their matchups with Northern Cambria: they've now lost three in a row.
Central PA Autism Sensory Day & Walk on May 18th
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Central PA Autism Community (formerly known as the Blair County Autism Support Group/BCASG) is a group devoted to local support of people with autism spectrum diagnoses and their families, of any age. Our sensory friendly events are attended by families in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, and Huntingdon Counties. Our hopes are to create welcoming environments for families with children of Autism and special needs as well as bring about awareness of Autism within our communities.
Cambria County man accused of threatening to shoot juvenile, cops
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Cambria County man is accused of threatening to shoot and kill multiple people and causing the Cambria County Christian School to go on a soft lockdown. Alberto Ortega Jr., 41, of Salix is facing multiple charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot several people including children, according to a […]
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