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Altoona home a total loss after fire, firefighter injured
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Occupants of an Altoona house have been left without a home after a fire on Friday afternoon. On June 7, fire departments responded to a home on the corner of 7th Avenue and 2nd Street for a report of a fire around 3:45 p.m. There was heavy smoke coming from […]
Way Truth Life Radio’s “Summer Xplosion” coming to the 814
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ)— Enjoy an extraordinary musical experience with Way Truth Life Radio’s “Summer Xplosion!”. Newsboys, a Christian music band, will be bringing their Worldwide Revival Nights Tour right here to the 814. Playing at the Altoona Curve on June 19th, it is sure to be a...
Johnstown Hosting Blacksmithing Conference
If you’re interested in Blacksmithing, Cambria County has the event for you over the next couple of days. Starting Today the 50th Anniversary of the Blacksmithing Conference is taking place at Peoples Natural Gas Park and Central Park in Downtown Johnstown. You’ll be able to see forging demonstrations and...
Allegheny Portage Railroad to host van tour
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Allegheny Portage Railroad will be hosting a four-hour van tour that will follow the canal basins. The tour, which is free to the public, is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. and will leave from the visitor center, located at 733 Lake Road. The tour will follow […]
Altoona woman accused of setting fire on porch, arson charges filed
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect that the woman was accused of setting a fire at a home days after a fire at the same home. The fire from Friday is still under investigation, according to the Altoona Fire Department. ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona woman has been charged for allegedly […]
Man wanted by Altoona police arrested in New Jersey while on the run
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man was arrested in New Jersey Thursday who Altoona police said was wanted. Robert Stevenson-Watts was captured by the United States Marshals Service. According to police, Stevenson-Watts had been on the run from Blair and Cambria County law enforcement for nearly a year since warrants were issued for his arrest […]
Shaler boys volleyball sweeps Warwick to earn return trip to Class 3A state finals
ALTOONA — Shaler seniors Logan Peterson and Dante Palombo, best friends since their elementary school years, walked briskly through a doorway leading from a locker room to the playing court at Altoona Fieldhouse. With a bounce in their step, Peterson, with Palombo a few steps behind, anxiously smoothed down...
Red Cross gears up for ‘World Blood Donor Day,’ calls on donors to register
(WTAJ) — The American Red Cross is gearing up for “World Blood Donor Day” and the organization is stressing the importance of donating. World Blood Donor Day is scheduled for June 14, which is a day meant to raise awareness of the need for a safe, diverse and stable blood supply as well as recognize […]
Hollidaysburg’s Lafferty trades hockey stick for golf club in Sunnehanna Amateur
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) – The Sunnehanna Amateur has helped tee off many great golf careers such as Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. While the event showcases the future of the sport, this year’s event will feature a current professional – NHL player and Hollidaysburg native Sam Lafferty. “There’s a ton of history at […]
Accident temporarily closes lane on I-99 in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The right lane of traffic along Interstate 99 Southbound was closed Thursday afternoon for a crash. While details are limited, our crew at the scene said at least two cars were involved. Our crews said it appeared a tractor-trailer had gone off the road and the back of an SUV […]
Altoona Curve Baseball homestand preview June 11-16
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — It’s another action-packed week of Off-the-Rails fun in Curve, Pa.!. The Altoona Curve are back in town playing the Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, and there’s plenty of reasons to head to PNG Field from Tuesday through Sunday with first pitch for all games at 6 p.m.
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