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Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Pennsylvania
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Major Interstate Car Theft Ring Busted in Pennsylvania and Maryland
In a significant development, law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania and Maryland have apprehended two individuals connected to a series of high-profile thefts at car dealerships across both states. The suspects, identified as London Flores and his accomplice Ventura, were detained following a detailed investigation that utilized advanced tracking and surveillance technology.
Sam’s Club Is Making Major Changes That Will Affect Its PA Members
Sam’s Club members in Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for some major changes coming to the store in the near future. Across the state of Pennsylvania, there are 24 Sam’s Club locations and people in our area really tend to love it. You can find just...
Nittany Country Club wins Women’s Golf Association of Pennsylvania championship
PHILIPSBURG — The Women’s Golf Association of Pennsylvania held its season-ending tournament and named its 2024 winners on Monday, July 15, at the Elks Lodge and Country Club in Philipsburg. The Central Pennsylvania Association is made up of six teams representing area country clubs Centre Hills, Iron Masters,...
Women’s basketball honored by WBCA for academics
ATLANTA (July 25) – The Saint Vincent College women’s basketball team was recognized by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) for academic performance for the 2023-24 year. The WBCA’s Academic Top 25 recognizes college basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. Saint Vincent, coached by Jimmy Petruska, achieved a 3.597 GPA for the 2023-24 academic year and listed as a special mention on the WBCA’s Division III Academic Top 25. It’s the latest in a string of academic honors earned by the SVC women’s basketball…
Latrobe businesses gearing up for Steelers training camp
LATROBE, Pa. — The Steelers are in Latrobe, and that means local businesses are gearing up for the fans coming to town. Restaurants are already filled with people, and hotels are packed. Jocelyn Conrad with Springhill Suites in Latrobe said they are are mostly full for the first few...
World Boardgaming Championship brings global players to Somerset County
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Seven Springs Mountain Resort is usually filled with skiers and snowboarders in the winter, beautiful foliage in the fall and families enjoying a hot day in the summer. But this week, it’s all about what’s inside the doors that brings out the fun in everyone. The BPA’s World Boardgaming Championship […]
Pittsburgh-area man finds armed intruder inside his house
LURERNE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A community is pleading for a teenager to come forward after allegedly being involved in a home invasion in Fayette County.On Sunday afternoon in the quiet community of East Millsboro, a homeowner and his daughter returned home from an outing to find the front door open. The father told his daughter to stay outside while he investigated. That is when he encountered an intruder.Friend and neighbor Melissa Williams shared a Facebook post with KDKA-TV. In the video, she detailed the harrowing experience. "Dad goes to reach and grab him and the intruder turns around to...
Local restaurants recognized by America's Best Restaurants
America's Best Restaurants paid a visit to a local diner in Somerset County Wednesday. America's Best Restaurants is a nationwide marketing company focused on bringing attention to local and independently owned restaurants. The company visited Coal Miners Diner in Jennerstown after making a stop in Clearfield County Tuesday at Denny’s...
Major renovation project at Elizabeth Forward High expected to start in September
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — It's been nearly a year and a half since a large auditorium fire at Elizabeth Forward High School devastated students, staff and the community. Now, a new chapter is right around the corner.School district leaders and board members have a start date for major renovations. They said they're taking a bad situation and turning it into something great for the community."We lost our entire auditorium. It had to be actually demolished, just as a precaution. Our entire building was filled with smoke and soot. So, we had a lot of remediation to do so. It was...
Bakery Square expansion vote pushed back
Google’s Pittsburgh office in Bakery Square. (Photo by Justin Hayhurst/100 Days in Appalachia) Despite neighborhood support for Walnut Capital’s plans for more retail and housing in the East End complex, the City Planning Commission has concerns about sidewalks and parking. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the...
UPDATE: Missing woman in Cambria County found safe
UPDATE: Laverne Kinkhead was located and is safe, according to Pennsylvania State Police. CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a woman that they said was last seen on Wednesday. Laverne Kinkhead, 77, was last seen on July 24 at approximately 9:15 p.m. on the 500 block of Groucher Street in […]
Trump gunman’s hometown of Bethel Park reels after assassination attempt
BETHEL PARK, Pa. — To understand this quiet Pittsburgh suburb, just ask Gary Turney whether it’s a pleasant place to live. Turney, 70, a retired machinist, has been in the community for more than three decades, and, for the most part, he has enjoyed it. “Except in the...
Kennywood rollercoaster reopens after photo appears to show cinderblocks supporting part of the ride
Two days after an alarming photo from oneBURGH media blew up on Facebook, Kennywood pumped the brakes on the Racer, temporarily shutting the rollercoaster down Wednesday.
WPIAL Profiles: Clairton 2025 WR Zaemear Correll
Sophomore stats: 37 rec. | 691 rec. yds. | 13 total TDs. Other sports: I will be playing basketball and track this year. Favorite hobby outside of football? Playing video games. Favorite type of song, music or artist to get you ready for a game? One of my local friends,...
Two suspicious Kernville fires don’t appear connected, chief says
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Kernville fires that occurred within two blocks of one another are under investigation, but it does not appear as though they’re connected. The fires occurred within 10-days of each other and have both been deemed suspicious, according to our media partners at the Tribune-Democrat. Johnstown fire Chief Bob Statler […]
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