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911: One injured after train collides with SUV in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say one person was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following a train versus passenger vehicle collision. 911 officials say the incident occurred just after 2 p.m. in the area of Krings Street and Eisenhower Blvd. in Richland. According to...
Parolee wanted after chase, crash in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A parolee wanted on felony warrants escaped a Blair County Sheriff deputy after a chase and crash in Altoona. Deputies are searching for 33-year-old Kyle Lasko who was spotted driving a red GMC pickup in Altoona Tuesday, May 21. A Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop Lasko and he took off toward […]
Cambria County business hosts vaccination event
A Cambria County business brought blood pressure screenings and vaccinations to the community Wednesday. Best Way Pizza in Ebensburg hosted the event. Different vaccinations provided included tetanus, COVID, pneumonia and shingles shots. Nicole Dixon is the clinical pharmacist at Community Pharmacy in Tyrone, and she said they're also offering a...
Four projects in Cambria County to receive $650,000
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State Rep. Frank Burns has announced that $650,000 in state grant funding has been awarded to Cambria County communities. The grants come from the Keystone Communities program through the Department of Community and Economic Development. The program supports Pennsylvania’s communities and helps them to pay for revitalization projects such as […]
Police: Johnstown man accused of raping woman in basement of Cambria Co. apartment
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say a Johnstown man is jailed following an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in the basement of a local apartment. Police say in late April, officers with the Stonycreek Township police department were contacted to investigate...
Zito: Biden lawsuit against Sheetz Gas will enrage Pennsylvania voters
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania — The oldest gas station in America still in operation, Reighard’s here in this Blair County city, got its start in 1908 when a local blacksmith decided to sell gasoline out the back of his shop when the Model T was introduced. It has been open...
SCI Cresson Sits Partially Abandoned, Welcoming Explorers to Wander Its Halls
The State Correctional Institution – Cresson was once a medium-security, all-male correctional facility located off Route 22 in western Pennsylvania. It was operational for many years before it finally closed its doors. Now, it stands partially abandoned and ready for explorers to wander through its halls. SCI Cresson’s early...
Inmate sentenced up to 20 years for Clearfield County Jail overdose death
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) — An inmate at Clearfield County Jail has been sentenced to up to 20 years for the 2023 overdose death of fellow inmate Kaitlyn Evans. Angela Marie Ricketts was sentenced Monday to 87 months to 20 years. Ricketts pleaded guilty to drug delivery resulting in death and related charges in March 2024. […]
Over 100 kids attend trout fishing derby in Clearfield County
Clearfield County, PA — The Bennett’s Valley Rod and Gun Club hosted the 10th Annual Dave Long Memorial Kids Trout Fishing Derby on May 18 at Parker Dam State Park. The family of Dave Long helped organize the event which hosted a total of 115 kids this year. Dave Long was an avid outdoorsman and […]
Shower chances into Thursday, then improving
The chance for showers & t-storms continue Thursday especially over south-central PA. Temps remain mild in the 70’s to near 80 under muggy conditions. Rain chances trend lower into Friday before increasing over Memorial Day weekend. THURSDAY FUTURETRACK:. Rain chances greater in our southern communities later Thursday into the...
Police: Altoona man found with stolen gun, suspected meth
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An overnight traffic stop led to the arrest of an Altoona man police said had a gun that was reported stolen earlier this year. Isaiah Anthony Shumac, 24, was arraigned on gun and drug charges after police said they spotted him in Greenwood April 17 at around 1 a.m. going roughly […]
PennDOT encouraging drivers to use zipper merging on roadways
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Even though construction season is well underway, PennDOT is seeing more congestion on I-99 than usual. An engineer from the transportation agency said that it’s not because of restricted lanes, but rather because drivers are merging too early. Now, they’re urging drivers to use the Zipper Merge Method. “Zipper merge […]
Warm Wednesday with strong storm potential this afternoon
A dry but warm start to your Thursday as temperatures start in the 60s. A warm southwest wind and sunshine will allow high temperatures to climb into the mid and upper 80s this afternoon. We are tracking the potential for strong to severe storms to develop this afternoon. Timing will be after the 2 PM time and continue into the early evening. Main threats will be damaging wind gusts upwards of 60 mph and hail. With the high humidity levels, storms will bring with heavy downpours. Be sure to stay weather aware this afternoon.
Newest ‘all abilities’ playground and park opens in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Altoona’s newest all-abilities playground and park is officially open. On Wednesday, city officials, parents, and children attended a ceremony to open and dedicate the space. It’s called Garden Heights Park and is located at 205 Lowell Avenue. The planning phase for the project started around 2 years ago. “It’s so worth […]
Man pleads no contest in Wyoming crash that killed Sylvan Hills students in 2023, mother looks toward healing
It’s been nearly 16 months since five Sylvan Hills students were killed in a car crash that happened as the group was driving back from Wyoming. But just this week, one parent of a teen killed said her healing can finally begin.
Task force finds guns, drugs during search of Altoona home
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A search of an Altoona home by the Blair County Drug Task Force led to guns and drugs being found and the arrest of a Brooklyn man. Harold Kareem Bostick, 33, was arrested Monday, May 20, after the task force arrived at 320 5th Avenue with a narcotics search warrant. Bostick […]
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