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Blair County Sheriff’s Office warns of ‘spoofed’ scam calls
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Residents in Blair County are being warned of a new spoofed scam call after the sheriff’s office received multiple reports. The reports involved a male caller who identifies himself as a Deputy of the Blair County Sheriff’s Office. The caller claims the victim missed jury duty, missed witness or outstanding […]
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 […]
Man charged with selling drugs to informant out of Altoona apartment
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is facing charges after police said he sold drugs twice to a confidential informant out of his apartment. Erwin Seward, 55, had the informant come to his apartment at Pen Alto along 13th Avenue where he sold them heroin and cocaine, according to the charges filed. Altoona police […]
Altoona woman found with gun, drugs after car crash, police report
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A crash in the city led to the finding of drugs, a handgun without a serial number and charges against an Altoona woman, police said. Emily Rae Huber, 21, was arraigned Wednesday morning after a crash happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the intersection of 11th Street and 7th […]
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 […]
Pennsylvania State Police honor lieutenant for his heroic actions
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant was honored on Wednesday for his heroic actions after he was critically wounded while responding to help his fellow officers. According to a PSP document, the incident happened on June 17, 2023, when a gunman fired shots at parked patrol cars at PSP Lewistown before fleeing. During […]
Business forced to close after overnight burglary in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local photographer temporarily closed her studio after she said her equipment was stolen over the weekend. Kelsey Johnston, owner of Hollow Photography in Hollidaysburg, said someone broke into her studio on Allegheny Street, a burglary that Hollidaysburg police said they’re investigating. The burglary happened between 3 p.m. Friday, April 19, […]
Cambria County bridges named in emotional tribute to local Korean War and Navy veterans
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Thursday, two bridge dedication ceremonies were held in Cambria County to honor local veterans. Both ceremonies were held at the Ebensburg VFW. The bridge carrying West High St. over the Ghost Town Trail in Ebensburg is now designated as the Corpsman Charles Doerr, United States Navy Memorial Bridge.
State Rep. Jim Gregory loses primary challenge
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Jim Gregory, renowned for his tireless advocacy against childhood sexual abuse, lost his primary reelection bid on Tuesday. Unofficial election returns show Gregory trailing challenger Scott Barger 55%-45%. Barger will run unopposed in November. Barger, general manager and talk radio host for WRTA in Blair County, bills himself as a voice for taxpayers who will uphold constitutional principles and reject the “culture of dealmaking”...
Troopers search for suspect from Bickel’s Surplus theft in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly stole a propane fire pit from the parking lot of Bickel’s Surplus. The man pictured below arrived at Bickel’s on Old 6th Avenue in Antis Township around 6:25 p.m. April 17. He put a propane fire pit in […]
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Hollidaysburg Arbor Day ceremony, tree planting to take place
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Hollidaysburg Shade Tree Commission will be hosting an Arbor Day ceremony this Friday. On April 26 at 11 a.m., the ceremony along with a tree planting will take place in front of Highland Hall (500 block of Walnut Street). An October Glory maple tree will be planted. Mayor Joe Dodson […]
Police searching for suspect who stole U-Haul truck in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department is searching for a suspect they said stole a U-Haul truck after giving fake information. The unknown man rented a 2024 Chevy Silverado through U-Haul on April 13 but the vehicle was not returned by April 21. During an investigation, police said the man gave a fake […]
Senator Judy Ward to host telephone town hall meeting
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State Senator Judy Ward (R-30) invites residents to participate in a telephone town hall meeting on April 30. The telephone town hall will start at 6 p.m., and participants can expect updates about state government programs, policies and issues impacting families and communities in the district. There will also be […]
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