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Johnstown Police Department Receives 3D Mapping Device
New equipment at the Johnstown Police Department could help when responding to emergency situations at schools. Reporter Brock Owens tells us what capabilities the equipment has and how police say it could help security in the area. Johnstown Police received a Mobile Crime Unit that can take finger prints, Foot...
Local restaurant holds grand reopening in new location
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday morning for a local restaurant. Eat and Sleep had its grand reopening after changing locations. The restaurant specializes in Latin-American food, and opened around a year and a half ago in the Johnstown Galleria. Its new location is along Scalp Avenue. Owners Justin and...
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.
Somerset County Man Charged With Kidnapping
And a Somerset County man is facing charges for allegedly kidnapping a woman over the Weekend. Police say on Sunday the woman made several attempts to leave 37-year-old Tony Eppolito’s 5th street home in Windber. Police say Eppolito threatened the woman with a gun and pulled her hair as...
Grieving company of 3 construction workers killed given flexibility on I-83 work: PennDOT
In the wake of an Interstate 83 crash that killed three construction workers last week, the state Department of Transportation is giving the contractor some time to resume the crack-sealing operation on the highway. PennDOT District 8 Executive Kevin Keefe told the York Area Metropolitan Planning Organization on Thursday that...
Local runner shares journey to competing in Boston Marathon
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A local runner recently participated in what many consider to be the “biggest marathon” in the country and shared with us his long journey to accomplish this goal, and why this achievement means more than just running. Blake Furman spent time as...
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 […]
Suspect in Dale Borough shooting, crash requests change in counsel; prelim delayed
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The suspect accused of shooting a woman and causing her to crash her car in Dale Borough earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday for a scheduled preliminary hearing. However, the hearing was delayed after Tyree Carter requested a change in counsel. Carter was arrested...
Who's open: Where to get your first (or next) ice cream cone this season
Warm weather has once again awakened one of Somerset County's favorite outdoor activities: A trip to the local ice cream shop. Whether you prefer a cone, dish, shake or sundae, many of the county's seasonal ice cream stands have already opened, are opening this week, or are getting ready to open soon.
Police: Johnstown man accused of raping minor for years
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man is facing felony charges after allegedly raping a girl starting when she was 6 and until she was 15. Bryan Miller, 49, is facing a felony rape of a child charge after police were called to the Child Advocacy Center in Richland on reports of a victim […]
Where are the road construction projects in Somerset County this year? Take a look.
SIPESVILLE – PennDOT District 9 representatives this week outlined the department’s plans to complete 30 road projects across Somerset County this year. The department’s 2024 schedule includes 12 construction projects: An extensive slide repair project along Route 403 in Conemaugh Township, the start of a two-year project to replace three bridges along Route 3001 (Fort Hill Road) in Addison Township and several bridge rehabilitation, road resurfacing and safety improvement projects and two sidewalk construction projects in other locations across the county.
New Jennerstown Speedway GM eager as 2024 racing season begins
The 2024 Jennerstown Speedway Complex racing season begins on Saturday night. For the second straight year, the track will have a new general manager. Jared Adams, who has been a part of the speedway in various roles since 2020, takes over for Brad Boxler. Adams is gearing up for a jam-packed racing schedule.
Housing Market 2024: 7 Pennsylvania Cities Where Prices Are Dropping
If you look around your neighborhood, it most likely seems like housing prices are only going up. That's true for the majority of the country, although not by as much as originally projected. The...
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 […]
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