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Q&A: Previewing Opening Day with Pirates insider Andrew Destin
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTAJ) — Opening Day is less than 24 hours away and the Pirates are set to hit the road to take on the Marlins to open up the season. After seeing a 14 game win improvement from 2022 the Pirates appear ready to take that next step towards contending. Ryan Risky sat down […]
Suspect in 3 Pennsylvania killings makes initial court appearance on related New Jersey charges
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A man charged in the fatal shooting of three family members in Pennsylvania and related carjacking and weapons counts in New Jersey will remain behind bars while his case proceeds, a judge ruled Wednesday. Andre Gordon Jr., 26, appeared via video from the Mercer County jail for his initial court appearance […]
Over 500 Tyrone students take part in community service day
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Students from the Tyrone Area High School are giving spring cleaning a whole new meaning. They hit the streets of their borough to pick up litter, sweep sidewalks, plant seeds and even clean police cars. It was for the annual community service day. This is the seventh year that the high school […]
Penn State professors and students protest racial issues
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State professors and students gathered in the Old Main building to protest what they claim is President Neeli Bendapudi’s inaction with regard to racial issues. To illustrate their point, each member of the group read an excerpt from a work of their choice. Each reading was related to the […]
EPA administrator visits Centre County farmers
PATTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — This week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Adam Ortiz visited Centre County to see how his team’s plans were working in the area. The EPA works with Centre County’s ClearWater Conservancy to help fund the efforts of farmers and local conservation efforts. Ortiz met with the Conservancy’s team and […]
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain's running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family.
Pennsylvania bill would ban using cellphones while driving
(WHTM)– A bill to strengthen Pennsylvania’s distracted driving laws is advancing. The House Transportation Committee voted 19 to 6 on the Senate-passed bill that would prohibit the use of cellphones and other hand-held devices while driving. This would become a primary offense carrying a $50 fine. Drivers can still use these devices but it must […]
Charges filed against 94 people in Pennsylvania for public assistance fraud
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– The Office of State Inspector General announced that over 90 people are charged with public assistance fraud for February in Pennsylvania. According to the OSIG, 94 people are facing charges of defrauding the public assistance system. There are 74 people who are facing felony charges and 20 people who are facing misdemeanor […]
Concerns raised over Phoenix Volunteer Fire department finances
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ)– New questions are being raised over how the Phoenix Volunteer Fire Company handles its finances. These concerns come as the fire company is requesting more funding from the borough to purchase a new fire engine. Volunteer firefighters filled the room on March 14 at the Hollidaysburg Borough Council meeting. Many were there […]
PennDOT: Projects on Rt 219 in Elk County set for April
ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that upcoming work to begin in April will affect drivers in Elk County. The improvement projects will take place on Route 219 between Ridgway Township in Elk County and Lafayette Township in McKean County. Roadway repairs, resurfacing and paving, and drainage and […]
Democrats’ Alabama win underscores political staying power of abortion, IVF
A special election in Alabama is the latest sign for Democrats that reproductive rights are a major motivating force for voters ahead of this fall’s elections. Democrat Marilyn Lands beat Republican Teddy Powell in a special election for a state House seat in the Yellowhammer State on Tuesday, after she leaned into the issues of […]
First-ever Kids Bicycle Rodeo to take place in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Children up to the age of 15 are invited to take part in the first-ever Kids Bicycle Rodeo in Blair County. The event will take place at the Blair County Miracle League Field in Altoona on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The bike course will feature a […]
Baltimore bridge collapse: Who are the 6 victims?
When a cargo ship smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a group of construction workers were on the span. The search for the missing turned to a "recovery" mission Wednesday, then a "salvage" operation, as officials said two bodies were recovered and four others were presumed dead.
Johnstown man sentenced for conspiring to sell cocaine
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man will spend the next half-decade behind bars for conspiring to sell cocaine. Clinton Dudley, 36, was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday to 60 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine. PREVIOUS […]
Assistant principal accused of not reporting sexual assault has bail reduced
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An assistant principal accused of not reporting sexual assaults on a school bus had his million-dollar bail reduced. Patrick Isgan, 37, an assistant principal at Chestnut Ridge Middle School, was charged with failing to report the accusations of an 8-year-old girl who said a 12-year-old boy sexually assaulted her on […]
Trump agitates hush money judge as he seeks to stave off NY trial
Former President Trump is pulling out all the stops to stave off the start of his first criminal trial, but the New York judge overseeing the case is increasingly appearing to lose his patience in the matter. Judge Juan Merchan just this week refused to sideline the hush money case over alleged discovery violations, issued […]
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