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Mepa: Robert Oliver, 90 Of Franklin Township Sought By PSP
Robert Oliver was last seen in the area of Bobby Lane and Spruce Creek Road in Franklin Township, Huntingdon County at 4:05 p.m. on June 8, according PSP. Oliver is believed to be at a special risk of harm, danger, injury, or/and could be confused. He is described as being...
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
Pa. (WTAJ) — With summer in full swing and July 4th right around the corner, many people are on vacations, picnicking, having or going to a cookout — and state police are ready with DUI checkpoints. State and local police as well as DUI task forces hit the roads when a holiday is approaching in […]
Altoona Woman Facing Arson Charges
Authorities in Blair County say a woman is behind bars after she allegedly set fire to an Altoona home earlier this week. Police say Tyesha Rivers, 42, is charged with arson after investigators say she intentionally set fire to a home along 7th Ave. on Monday. According to the affidavit,...
State police asking for information on early morning burglary in Huntingdon County
BROAD TOP CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police are asking the public for information about an attempted burglary that took place early Tuesday morning. Around 4:30 a.m. June 11, Pennsylvania State Police in Huntingdon received a report of an attempted burglary occurring in the area of White Birch Street in Broad Top City. According to a […]
Instead of ticket, local cop gives mom gift for her daughter’s birthday
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Annalisa and her police dog Bella are reporting for duty! You might be wondering, how is a five-year-old already a K-9 handler? The big job stems from a small act of kindness. The compassionate deed goes back to Annalisa’s birthday party with mom Betsy VanNoy running a bit late. “I […]
Commissioners discuss next steps for Blair County Prison
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Blair County Commissioners are discussing their next steps when it comes to the future of the Blair County Prison. This comes after they hired a real estate broker to help with the possibility of purchasing land. Commissioner David Kessling said that they went into executive session to look at the […]
State Police Calls: Dog Law Violation, Drug Arrest
CLEARFIELD CO., Pa. (EYT) – State Police in Clearfield responded to the following incident:. Around 7:49 p.m. on June 8, PSP Clearfield responded to Main Street in Coalport for the report of a dog law violation. The arrestee, a 58-year-old Coalport woman, did not keep her dog on her property causing the dog to run into the neighbor’s yard and bite her in the leg. The victim received a minor injury to her leg.
Police find body of missing Pennsylvania man
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The body of a Huntingdon County man who had been missing since Wednesday was found Saturday night. On June 8, around 8 p.m., the Huntingdon Borough Police Department was notified of a body found in a wooded area near the Norfolk Southern mile marker 204. Upon investigation, officers were able […]
Cambria County man facing homicide charges presents attorneys with civil suit
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A South Fork man facing homicide charges plans to file a civil suit against his public defenders. Austin Louis Kline, who is accused of killing Richard A. Morgan, 55, of Altoona last May, plans to file a civil lawsuit against his public defenders Joseph Sutton and John Lovette, according to […]
Charges filed after dead man dropped off at Clearfield County hospital in 2019
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Morrisdale man is facing felony charges after allegedly selling carfentanil and methamphetamine to a man who died after ingesting the drugs in 2019. Clint Addleman, 47, is facing a felony drug charge along with felony intimidation charges after a Grand Jury conducted an investigation into the death of Dalton […]
Levity Summerfest 2024 bringing vendors, food, and music to Downtown Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The folks from Levity Brewing Co. in Downtown Altoona stop by Studio 814 to chat all about their Levity Summerfest 2024 happening Saturday, June 15 from 8 AM to 10 PM. Studio 814’s Morgan Koziar and Jack McCune chat with Marketing Director Allicia Coke and...
VA Medical Center hosts Women Veterans Day ceremony
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Tuesday, the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center honored women who wore our Nation’s uniform and fought for their country. The medical center hosted a Women Veterans Appreciation Day ahead of Women Veterans Day which is recognized on June 12. Retired Brigadier General Maureen Weigl said that the day is […]
Veterans shown appreciation with free lunch in Tyrone
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Local veterans were told, “Thank you,” for their service at an appreciation lunch Saturday. Tyrone Elks welcomed veterans and their families to an appreciation picnic lunch Saturday at their lodge in the borough. Organizers said they enjoy spending time with the vets and hearing stories about their missions. “So the Tyrone […]
'I just want to help:' Altoona 8-year-old raising money for various local organizations
ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — A little girl in Altoona is doing her part to help others. Eight-year-old Makenzie Baranik runs her "Kenzie Kares Lemonade Stand" to raise money for various efforts, such as buying the city’s first responders lunch last summer. This year, she set her focus on...
Annual cruise-in benefits suicide prevention initiatives
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 3rd Annual Adam Zook Memorial Fund Cruise-In for a Cause took place in Tyrone and the benefits are all for suicide prevention. A mix of motorcycles, muscle cars and classics filled the streets of Tyrone on Friday, June 7. Over 150 cars came to the event. “We’ll do anything […]
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