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PNG failed to properly report, react to Tyrone house explosion, PUC complaint alleges
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Three years after a deadly house explosion rocked the town of Tyrone, in Blair County, authorities with the Pennsylvania Utility Commission's Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement has filed a lengthy complaint against People's Natural Gas. The 62-page complaint alleges nearly two-dozen violations in how...
Open air blasting to take place near I-99 in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is warning drivers that open-air blasting will be taking place on Saturday. Hardin Industrial Services LLC., of Mariana Florida, will perform blasting at American Eagle Paper Mill in Tyrone on July 27. Work will be done to implode a chimney at the mill and […]
Arts Altoona offering free summer art program for young students
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Arts Altoona is offering a summer art program for children in grades three through six, running through August 20 at their office, located at 2212 Sixth Ave. The program features a different art activity each week on Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m....
Central PA Bible Conference kicks off Sunday at Casino at Lakemont Park
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Central PA Bible Conference will begin this Sunday at the Casino at Lakemont Park. The weeklong event, running from Sunday through Friday, will feature services, speakers, and musical performances. Established in 1920, the conference is the longest-running continuous Bible conference of its kind,...
Police arrest Tyrone man accused of shooting out of home, causing outage
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Blair County man faces multiple charges after allegedly firing a gun several times inside his home. Police say officers were called to 33-year-old Ismael Lucena's residence in Tyrone early Thursday morning in response to a report of an anxiety attack. Upon arrival, officers...
Blair County business opens new location nine months after fire
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Bobcat of Altoona, formerly known as Bobcat of Martinsburg has opened a new location, more than nine months after a deadly fire destroyed their building. Their new store opened on July 1 and is located at 3227 Route 764 in Duncansville. “It’s great to have a real shop again, to have […]
Changing healthcare in Central Pa: Medical practices on a mission
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — In the past few months, healthcare in Blair County has been changing, with places like Gloria Gates Care using a different approach for patients. Family Care Associates, a new medical practice in Duncansville, is aiming to do the same thing. “Our goal is ultimately to have the healthiest individual possible,” […]
The Blair County African American Heritage Festival is back July 27-28
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The African American Heritage Festival is back this year on the weekend of July 27-28. Coordinator Paige Lightner says this event was something that her father William Lightner started years ago, and her memories of going to the festival is what inspired her to bring it back.
Buzz continues to surround Gov. Josh Shapiro as Kamala Harris decides on running mate
Pennsylvania is at the center of the political world right now.Not only is it a key battleground state that could decide the election in November, there is also continued buzz about Governor Josh Shapiro joining the Democratic ticket as Kamala Harris' running mate.Shapiro was at a rally with the Philadelphia Building Trades on Friday to endorse Kamala Harris for president, but the potential for Shapiro to be on the ticket was the buzz.When Shapiro was asked if he has submitted vetting materials, he directed that question to the campaign.RELATED: What 8 potential Kamala Harris VP picks bring to the tableOn...
Gov. Shapiro’s Democracy Summer Camp raises questions for GOP lawmaker
Gov. Josh Shapiro took a break on Thursday from traveling around the state ducking questions about the veepstakes and promoting legislative accomplishments, to participate in a Democracy Summer Camp bearing his name. The low-profile, invitation-only camp designed for digital content creators and held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, is...
Pennsylvania teacher's charges weren't reported to district, superintendent says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — How did a Delaware County teacher continue to teach for months after he was arrested — twice — for allegedly exposing himself in public? According to officials in the Haverford Township School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education might be to blame.The district says it just learned this week of multiple criminal cases against 47-year-old Matthew Gagat, who has been suspended from his job as a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary.Gagat was charged in Horsham, Montgomery County, in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public, and was charged again in June 2024 after allegedly exposing...
Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community
For years, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was able to execute a balancing act that eludes many Jewish politicians: vocally supporting Israel while maintaining close ties with Arab and Muslim voters. After Shapiro became attorney general in 2017, he helped lead opposition to the Trump administration’s travel ban targeting Muslims. A longtime state representative, he...
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.55 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $3.18 on Jan. 15,...
Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
Thanks to federal dollars, Pennsylvania is passing new energy bills that require bipartisan compromise. Carbon capture, solar investments, and more are on the table. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.
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