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Blair County man broke into police impound to get drugs, guns back, troopers say
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Tipton man is behind bars after police said they found him illegally possessing guns and drugs. They said he tried to break into the impound to get them back. Michael McClellan, 39, is facing charges in two cases following two interactions with police earlier this month. On May 8, […]
Police: Man accused of robbing DoorDash driver in Altoona
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a man is behind bars in Blair County after he allegedly robbed a delivery driver earlier this week. Police say just after 2 a.m. Tuesday, 29-year-old Jesus Figueroa allegedly robbed a DoorDash driver on 7th Avenue in Altoona. The driver reported that...
Blair County bridge dedicated to Korean War hero
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bridge in Blair County was dedicated to Private who served in the Korean War. The bridge was dedicated to Army Pvt. William E. Green, who was mortally wounded Sept. 9, 1952, while serving in the Korean War. Green’s family joined Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Fulton/Huntingdon/Juniata/Mifflin) […]
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Police: Altoona man behind bars after stealing guns from inside vehicles
An Altoona man is facing multiple felony charges after being the subject of a firearm theft investigation in December. The Altoona Police Department announced in a Facebook post the arrest of Michael Davis III, 22, who stole multiple firearms in Altoona and surrounding areas, two of them confirmed to have been stolen from inside of vehicles.
Man accused of ‘busting into’ ex’s Altoona apartment and attacking her
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona woman accused an ex of threatening her before he “busted into the apartment” and began to hit and kick her, police said. Troy Jones McKee, 41, was charged with burglary and attempting to cause injury with a deadly weapon over the alleged attack. McKee was accused of threatening the […]
Christmas in May: Blair County woman’s wish finally comes true
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Christmas came early for Blair County 911 Administrative Assistant Wendy Traxler after last year’s wish just came true. In December 2023, Wendy went out on a limb and told the community that she only wanted one thing, a liver, hoping she’d find someone willing to donate. Five months later, she’s […]
UPMC to host Kids Safety Day on May 18th
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Altoona hospital is set to Host their Annual Kid’s Safety Day on Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 2pm at Station Medical Center parking lot. The event is free and registration is not required. The event will feature a bike safety course, child...
Blair County Train Safety Training
Members from the City of Altoona Fire Department and local emergency management agencies went aboard Norfolk Southern’s safety train in Altoona on Tuesday. They say that because of the mainline railroad that runs through Altoona and Blair County, this type of training is very important to them. “There’s a...
Altoona street segment to close for improvement projects
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The city of Altoona has announced that they’ll be starting improvement projects on some streets on Thursday. Beginning on May 16, M&B Construction will begin constructing sidewalks along 31st Street between 6th Avenue and Beale Avenue. This project also includes storm sewer constructionwhich includes the installation of a section of storm […]
Good Grass Growing Weather
With our recent warmth and now wet conditions our lawns are nice and green and growing vigorously. If you are making lawn repairs and doing some seeding our weather pattern will help you out. Rain will fall but we are not looking at heavy downpours. Checking out the upper air...
5th Annual BBQ Bonanza to take place in Huntingdon County
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 5th Annual BBQ Bonanza is back this year and is looking to serve up a variety of food for a people’s choice competition. The bonanza is set to take place on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. This year’s event benefits the Huntingdon […]
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