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Sideline Cancer game raises over $2k for Blair County patients
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Sideline Cancer, a foundation that funds cancer patients through sports events, announced that they raised over $2,000 for cancer patients in their first ever junior high game. Sideline Cancer has been working with high schoolers and college students for the last three years, however, they have also added junior high-aged […]
Cinco de Mayo: Where to get discounted food, drinks in honor of the holiday in Central Pa.
Ahead of Sunday’s celebrations, several popular restaurants are offering promotions on Mexican-inspired food and drink, with one even giving out T-shirts to the first customers of the day.
Police need your help to solve ‘violent’ 2023 Altoona home invasion
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department needs your help with any information on a 2023 home invasion that led to the violent assault of a 70-year-old woman. The home invasion happened on the 800 block of 18th Avenue, near UPMC Altoona, around 11 p.m. May 27, 2023. It was reported that multiple suspects […]
Fatal I-99 Accident
State police in Centre County say an Altoona man was killed late Friday night in a two-vehicle, head-on crash on Interstate 99 in Worth Township. Investigators say the crash occurred just before 11:30 p.m. Friday as the driver of a Honda Accord was traveling southbound and crossed over the grass median.
Wanted Altoona man jailed for indecent assault of child
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man who was previously on Altoona police’s most wanted list was arrested and jailed on indecent assault and corruption of minors charges, court documents show. Andre Leach-Warner, 30, had a warrant for his arrest after a young girl came forward to police about Leach-Warner trying to “punish” her by taking […]
Pa. State Police in Somerset and Cambria Counties to hold car seat safety events
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Two free car seat safety inspection events hosted by Pennsylvania State Police will be happening in Somerset and Cambria Counties later in May. Troop A announced that it will hold child passenger safety seat checks in Somerset and Ebensburg. Members of the public are invited to bring their child safety seat […]
‘I beat him’: Victim beaten with fists, toy crossbow at Altoona home, police report
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Bare fists and a toy crossbow were used by an Altoona man to beat a person who was in his house, police said. Altoona police said they were called to the home of 34-year-old John McConnell Jr. just before 9 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Police said they spoke to McConnell, the […]
Sheetz set to reopen popular Blair County location
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Sheetz is set to reopen an Altoona store that closed for renovations in February. The store at the corner of 6th Avenue and 58th Street, across from a newly built Dollar General, was closed Feb. 9 for renovations. The store will reopen to the public on Friday, May 3, at 8 […]
One night only: Canoe Creek hosting campout event in May
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — For one night only, Canoe Creek State Park is hosting a campout event for the community — but you have to act fast for a spot. The Canoe Creek campout will take place Friday, May 10 to Saturday, May 11. For one night only, visitors can camp in a tent […]
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