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Altoona pizza shop shuts down after only 3 months open

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new Altoona pizza shop announced it’s already shutting down after just over three months in business. Noble Roman’s had its grand opening in downtown Altoona in the Center City Market July 27. Now, according to the shop owners, they will be closing permanently Monday, Nov. 9. The owners announced the […]

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Hours-long Altoona standoff ends with one last defiant act

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple police departments joined an hours-long standoff in Altoona Friday, which police said began with the suspect naked on his roof, according to the released criminal complaint. Justin Alan Loomis, 39, was allegedly seen by witnesses naked on his roof Nov. 6. When police arrived, they said they saw shards of […]

Altoona, PA · 19h

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Altoona-based Sheetz names new President and Chief Operating Officer

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona-based restaurant and convenience chain is shaking things up with a new President and Chief Operating Officer — Adam Sheetz, grandson of founder Bob Sheetz. Adam, who previously served as the company’s executive vice president of operations, will become President and COO effective Jan. 1, 2027. Travis Sheetz will remain […]

Altoona, PA · 14h

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Driver rescued after rollover crash in Huntingdon

HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — A driver was rescued after flipping their vehicle in Huntingdon Sunday evening. The crash happened just after 5:30 p.m. in the area of Penn Street and Second Street. According to Huntingdon Regional Fire and Rescue Chief Timothy Furlong, the driver hit a parked car and flipped their vehicle. The driver had […]

Huntingdon, PA · 21h

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PIAA Football District Playoffs: Nov. 13-14

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The first round of the PIAA District playoffs has concluded, and now new matchups are on the horizon. After the first round, 20 teams remain, with some looking for district titles. Here is a look at the current lineup for the second round of high school football playoffs. District V Class […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Pennsylvania Is Packed With Italian Restaurants, But This Secret Gem Deserves Your Attention

In 1983, a fire wrecked the upper floors of a beloved restaurant building, and it was marked for demolition. Then one man stopped the bulldozers. He claimed the burned-out shell and saw an Italian dining room where everyone else saw rubble. His whole family spent ten years rebuilding it and...

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Somerset denies Central Mountain district volleyball title, 3-0

CRESSON, Pa. – There was a postgame consensus all around, Saturday at Mount Aloysius College just was not Central Mountain’s day. The Lady Wildcat volleyball team could never find a rhythm in falling in the District 6 AAAA championship tilt by a 3-0 score to Somerset. The win...

Cresson, PA · 2d

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Drainage, utility work expected to cause delays in Cambria County

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Delays up to 15 minutes are possible as a drainage and utility work project begins in Cambria County this week. According to PennDOT, the work will start Monday, Nov. 9 along Route 756 (Bedford Street/Elton Road) between Vo-Tech Drive and Industrial Park Road in Geistown Borough and Richland Township. The […]

Cambria County, PA · 1d

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Broad Top City veterans memorials rededicated ahead of Veterans Day

BROAD TOP CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two veterans memorials in Broad Top City were rededicated Saturday following restoration work ahead of Veterans Day. One memorial honors those who served in World War I, while the second recognizes veterans of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. The restoration was made possible through a nearly […]

Broad Top City, PA · 1d

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Women's Volleyball Ends Regular Season in Altoona

ALTOONA, Pa. – Hilbert College Women's Volleyball closed out the 2026 regular season Saturday afternoon with a straight-set loss to Penn Sate Altoona at Adler Arena. The AMCC regular-season champion Lions earned the victory by scores of 25-17, 25-23, and 25-21. After a difficult opening set, the Hawks responded with a strong effort in the second frame. Hilbert recorded 13 kills and stayed within striking distance throughout, battling to a 23-23 tie before Penn State Altoona scored the final two points to take a 2-0 match lead. The set featured four tie scores.

Altoona, PA · 2d

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Sheetz offers veterans a free meal and car wash

Altoona, Pa. — Sheetz will offer veterans and active-duty military a free meal on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11 — a free half turkey sub and a regular fountain drink — at more than 850 stores, the company said Thursday, Nov. 5. Extras and add-ons to the sub are included. A free car wash is also available that day for veterans and active-duty military at participating Sheetz locations that have a car wash. The offer covers Sheetz’s $9.99 car wash option, the company said. Proof of military service is required. Accepted proof includes a U.S. Uniformed Services ID card, retired ID card, current Leave and Earnings Statement, veterans organization card, photograph in uniform, DD214, citation or commendation. The offer is valid for orders paid in-store only. Throughout November, customers can donate Sheetz loyalty points to the USO through the Sheetz app; every 100 points equals a $1 contribution, the company said. Store locations with a car wash are listed under the car wash filter at sheetz.com .

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Mountain Lion Backpack Program donates applesauce to students in need

In order to ensure that students have food, the Mountain Lion Backpack Program has asked for donations of applesauce cups. The competition-style drive will run through Nov. 20. There will be more donation opportunities in the future, not all of which will be food-related. “It’s food for students that need...

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Homegrown Rocker Playlist/Recap 11/8/26 (The BSXpress)

Here is the recap of the November 8 edition of “The Homegrown Rocker,” which airs every Sunday night from 8 to 10 PM on Q94 Classic Rock (www.q94classicrock.com), and from 10 PM to midnight on 107.1 and 101.3 Jack FM (www.1071jack.fm)!. We welcomed back some familiar musical faces...