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3-year-old died after being found in Huntingdon County, coroner confirms
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A toddler that was reported missing died Friday night after being found to have accidentally drowned, according to the coroner. The Fulton County Coroner confirmed that the 3-year-old boy was pronounced dead just before midnight after being taken to the Fulton County Medical Center. Several attempts were made to revive […]
Police: Blair County man with 19 illegal firearms threatened officer: ‘We’ll be meeting again’
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Blair County man wanted on arrest warrants was allegedly found with 19 illegal guns and ammo before threatening one of the arresting officers, police said. On Friday, May 10, multiple police departments, including Freedom Township and Greenfield Township, served a search warrant at an East Freedom home on Woodbury […]
PSP searching for missing toddler in Huntingdon County
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police are currently searching for a missing child. Details about the child are limited, but a firefighter with the Three Springs Volunteer Fire Company confirmed that an active search is ongoing now. They believe the child is a 3-year-old boy. The name and description of the child is […]
5th Annual BBQ Bonanza features live music, food & craft vendors, car show, and more
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Studio 814’s Rebecca Petner chats with Alan Boyer, the Huntingdon BBQ Bonanza coordinator, Karlie Shook, and her brother-in-law Conner Shook about the BBQ Bonanza and Car Show in honor of Cody Shook who died from a motorcycle accident. The 5th Annual BBQ Bonanza is...
Spring 2024: New life, rainbows, blooming flowers and plenty of rain! | PHOTO GALLERY
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Spring has sprung across central Pennsylvania!. Viewers from across the state have submitted a variety of photos, including colorful rainbows, stunning sunsets and adorable animals. The region has also seen plenty of rain, which viewers have captured as well!
Best year in a decade for Blair County airport in 2023 despite loss of over $400k posted
A financial report states the Altoona-Blair County Airport had an operating loss of over $400,000 in 2023, but the airport manager said that number is out of context, and they had money in hand by the end of the year. The Altoona-Blair County airport manager Tracy Plessinger said even though...
Central Pennsylvania gas prices remain above national average
(WHTM) – Drivers in Central Pennsylvania are continuing to pay more than the national average for gas despite prices coming slightly down in the last week. According to Gas Buddy, the average price of gasoline in Harrisburg is $3.76 a gallon, down 3.6 cents in the last week. Gas is up 5.2 cents per gallon over the last month and 17.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago in the region.
Softball Recap: Olivia Hood leads New Castle to victory over Hopewell
New Castle scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They came out on top against the Hopewell Vikings by a score of 14-10. With that victory, New Castle brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game. Olivia Hood made a big impact...
PA-350 in Blair County reopened following accident
UPDATE GLASS CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — PA-350 has been reopened, according to 511 PA. GLASS CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A portion of PA-350 in Blair County is closed following a vehicle accident in the area of Glass City. All lanes in both the northbound and southbound directions between State Route 4027 and the end of […]
Blood taken from 2009 burglary scene linked to DNA from incarcerated Adams County man nearly 15 years later
NEW OXFORD, Pa. — An Adams County man already in prison in Huntingdon County is facing additional charges after investigators matched his DNA with blood left behind at the scene of a 2009 burglary, according to State Police. Daniel L. Knouse, 50, of New Oxford, is charged with burglary,...
‘Blossoms in the Burg’ blooms in Blair County
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — With spring in full bloom, people in Blair County celebrated the season with flowers on Saturday. Hollidaysburg held its annual ‘Blossoms in the Burg’ festival. Guests shopped for bouquets, listened to live music, enjoyed snacks and drinks from area food trucks and even got to greet some baby goats, sheep and […]
Hollidaysburg Library hosting interactive ‘StoryWalk’ for Summer 2024
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Hollidaysburg StoryWalk 2024 is here! You have plenty of time to complete this walking scavenger hunt that promotes literacy and area businesses in Hollidaysburg. The fun begins May 23rd and goes through September 3rd (Runs all summer long from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend).
Estate of fallen Blair County corrections officer files amended lawsuit
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The estate of Blair County Corrections Officer Rhonda Russell filed an amended lawsuit against Blair County, the city of Altoona and several people within the county’s corrections department. Russell was shot by an Altoona police officer attempting to stop the escape of prison inmate, Christopher Aikens, at Blair County Central Court […]
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