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Five-year-old dead after shooting at Huntingdon County home

UPDATE: A five-year-old boy is dead following an accidental shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in Mapleton Depot, Clay Township. Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to the home around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for reports of a shooting. Authorities attempted life-saving measures, but a five-year-old boy was later pronounced dead at the scene. The […]

Huntingdon County, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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4 charged with attacking woman at Altoona bar, hospitalizing man

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Four men have been charged after an alleged attack on a woman outside of 4D’s Lounge in Altoona before sending a man to the hospital. Jayden Alan Dreischalick, 22, Malachi Lamar Blong, 21, Jevaughn Lamar Brown, 24, and Branden L. Thompkins Jr., 25, all of Altoona, were charged with aggravated assault […]

Altoona, PA · 1d

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One sent to the hospital after Johnstown assault, car theft

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting another man before stealing his car. Kyle Sharp, 36, of Johnstown, is charged with robbery of a motor vehicle, robbery, and aggravated assault, all first-degree felonies; receiving stolen property, a third-degree felony; and simple assault, a first-degree misdemeanor.

Johnstown, PA · 2d
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911: Cambria County first responders rescue man from ravine in Geistown

Emergency officials in Cambria County say a man was taken to the hospital after being rescued from a ravine Wednesday night. 911 officials say the man was found over a hillside and at the bottom of a ravine along Inez Street in Geistown around 6 p.m. and was in need of help getting out.

Cambria County, PA · 3h
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WTAJ

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One person dead following tractor-trailer crash in Bedford County

UPDATE: Pennsylvania State Police have provided more information on a deadly tractor-trailer crash that happened Tuesday morning in Cumberland Valley Township. Troopers said the crash occurred on Bedford Valley Road (SR-220), near segment number 20, when a gold Freightliner Cascadia hauling a white Vanguard 53-foot semi-trailer was traveling south on SR-220. Nitin Sharma, 23, of […]

Bedford County, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Proposed poultry barn raises concerns for a Blair County community

DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A proposed poultry barn, the root cause of community outcry, was one of the several matters discussed at the Blair Township Supervisors meeting. On Charger Highway in Duncansville, plans for a large-scale poultry barn have been proposed through the Roman Musser AG Operation Land Development Plan. This plan includes bringing around […]

Blair County, PA · 1d

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Thrifting craze takes over Altoona

Thrifting has become a large part of shopping in recent times. It involves buying clothes and accessories secondhand, whether that be in person or online. Thrifting also usually ends up being a cheaper option than going to retail stores. Head Principal Andrew Neely is one person who has gotten caught...

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Police Release New Details in Disappearance of DoorDash Driver Zachariah Schuck, 32, as Car Found With Empty Gas Tank and Keys Still in Ignition

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA — Police have released new details in the disappearance of Zachariah Schuck, a 32-year-old father of two who vanished on October 22 after telling his wife he was coming home. Investigators say his car was later found with an empty gas tank and the keys still in the ignition. Nearly three weeks later, his family still does not know what happened to him. Police have not ruled out foul play.

Hopewell, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Altoona-based Sheetz names new President and Chief Operating Officer

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona-based restaurant and convenience chain is shaking things up with a new President and Chief Operating Officer — Adam Sheetz, grandson of founder Bob Sheetz. Adam, who previously served as the company’s executive vice president of operations, will become President and COO effective Jan. 1, 2027. Travis Sheetz will remain […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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Troopers called for possible gunshots in Huntingdon, discover pellet gun damage

HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police responded to a call for possible gunshots in Huntingdon, only to find what they said was pellet gun damage to property in the area. The incident happened Monday, Nov. 9, in the area of 12105 William Penn Highway. A caller reported to 911 that there were gunshots. Troopers […]

Huntingdon, PA · 2d

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Huntingdon County coroner, PSP investigating shooting at Clay Twp. home

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Emergency authorities in Huntingdon County are investigating a reported shooting at a home in Clay Township. County coroner Paul Sharum confirmed that he, as well as Pennsylvania State Police troopers, were called to a residence along Route 655 (Hare's Valley Road) Tuesday morning. No...

Huntingdon County, PA · 2d

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This Overlooked Pennsylvania Town Has Homes Under $150,000 That Locals Are Snapping Up Fast

Here’s a question worth sitting with for a moment: what if the best place to live in Pennsylvania isn’t the place everyone’s already talking about?. Altoona has been sitting quietly in the Allegheny Mountains, doing its thing, building its community, and maintaining its character while the rest of the country has been busy arguing about which overpriced city is the most desirable place to spend all of your money on rent.

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Area gym expands to open new location at former Rite Aid building in downtown Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — A former downtown Johnstown pharmacy that was once eyed for a grocery store has a new purpose as Bold Athletics celebrated its new location on Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony inside the former Rite Aid building, located along Main Street. The space had been vacant...

Johnstown, PA · 2d

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'A natural fit:' Cresson native shares journey from golf player to professional teacher

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — From being the only girl on her high school golf team to becoming one of the top teaching professionals in the country, Cresson native Melissa Dziabo has built quite the career. But no matter how far golf has taken her, she's never forgotten where...

Cresson, PA · 23h

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'...today it's us:' Veterans Day roof donation assists Portage area Army vet

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — In honor of Veterans Day, two companies are teaming up to give back to those who served, and this year’s recipient is an Army veteran in Portage. A nationally known manufacturer of building supplies is providing the materials while a local roofing company...

Portage, PA · 21h

WTAJ

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Hope 4 Johnstown seeks acquittal as trial paused until December

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The prosecution rested its case against Hope 4 Johnstown. According to our media partners at The Tribune-Democrat, a state trooper testified Tuesday that the nonprofit’s board failed to properly oversee former executive director Quan Britt, allowing a ticket fraud scheme to go undetected. The lead investigator, Trooper Eric Guido, described […]

Johnstown, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Roof Works USA honors local veteran with new roof

PORTAGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local veteran in Portage is getting a new roof this Veterans Day thanks to a partnership between Roof Works USA and Purple Hearts Homes. David Parkin, also known as “Spark”, is a veteran who was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam Conflict. His home was selected for the project on […]

Portage, PA · 21h

WTAJ

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‘Holiday Lights on the Lake’ returns, celebrating its 30th season through festive displays

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Holiday Lights on the Lake returns to Lakemont Park, spreading holiday cheer through nearly 200 light displays. Attendees will get to enjoy the festive displays, with favorites such as the Avenue of Trees and Tunnel of Lights to visit. Many different holiday activities, shopping, performances, and other […]

Altoona, PA · 1d

Onward State

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No Refund Theatre Presents: ‘The Real Housewives Of Altoona’

A dinner party turned murder mystery.

Altoona, PA · 11h

WJAC TV

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Huntingdon County farmer, Marine vet named first recipient of Pa's veteran Ag award

HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A special honor has been presented to one Huntingdon County farmer for his decades of military experience, as well as a family farming operation that has drawn national recognition. They wear a uniform to protect the land and then come home to work the...

Huntingdon County, PA · 1d