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Galliker’s releasing new spiked iced tea flavors with cans
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Galliker Dairy Company is expanding its spiked iced tea drinks with cans and new flavors. The new flavors will include Peach, Raspberry, 50/50 and Lemon. Each flavor is crafted with a premium tea formula and alcohol blend. The line will be available in a 12-pack variety of 12-ounce cans with […]
Cambria County Prison getting new air filtration system, Westmont Hilltop Recreation Commission hires executive director
A look at Friday’s headlines from our news partners at The Tribune-Democrat. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Prison is getting a new air filtration system that’s effective at killing pathogens like COVID-19 and E. coli. County commissioners approved an agreement with Germ Solutions USA Thursday to install the system for more than a million dollars […]
Splashy testimony dominates first week of Trump’s hush money trial
The first week of testimony in former President Trump’s hush money trial has wrapped Friday in Manhattan. The trial so far has been dominated by splashy testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who spent much of this week divulging seedy details of media agreements he entered into with Trump and ex-lawyer Michael Cohen […]
Pro-Palestinian student protests highlight lessons learned from past demonstrations
The pro-Palestinian protesters making themselves heard at universities across the country see their demonstrations as part of a tradition of anti-war activism on campus. Hundreds of students have been arrested after setting up encampments on school grounds and demanding their institutions call for a cease-fire in Gaza and divest their endowments away from companies associated […]
Chop Robinson drafted 21st by Miami Dolphins
DETROIT, Mi. (WTAJ) — Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson has been selected 21st overall by the Miami Dolphins. In two seasons in Happy Valley Robinson had 9.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, and forced three fumbles for a unit that had three shutouts last season while allowing only 13.5 points per game. Robinson spent […]
Steelers take Troy Fautanu with no. 20 pick
DETROIT (WTAJ) — The Steelers drafted offensive lineman Troy Fautanu from Washington with the no. 20 pick in Thursday night’s opening round of the NFL draft. It’s the second straight year Pittsburgh took an offensive linemen in the first round after adding Georgia tackle, Broderick Jones, who started 11 games in 2023. Fautanu, announced as […]
Olu Fashanu drafted 11th overall by New York Jets
DETROIT, Mi. (WTAJ) — Penn State offensive lineman Olu Fashanu was drafted 11th overall by the New York Jets. Fashanu spent the past two years as the Nittany Lions left tackle where he protected the blind side of Sean Clifford and Drew Allar. Last year Fashanu was won the Big Ten Offensive Lineman Of The […]
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 […]
FirstEnergy under investigation, rate increase on hold
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – FirstEnergy Pennsylvania’s proposed rate hike is now facing scrutiny from state regulators. The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted unanimously to suspend and investigate the proposed rate hike. First proposed on April 2, FirstEnergy says it would draw in an additional $500 Million in revenue from its Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, […]
Southwest closing operations at 4 airports
Southwest is closing operations at four airports because of delivery delays for Boeing airliners. The cutback comes as the airline reported a first-quarter loss of $231 million and said it will also limit hiring and offer voluntary leave to employees.
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