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JPD: Local man accused of molesting young relative
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Johnstown police say a Cambria County man is facing charges, accused of molesting a young, female relative. Police say 61-year-old Richard Kornprobst, of Middle Taylor Township, is alleged to have assaulted the girl multiple times, including once while she was playing video games. According to...
Pennsylvania man tased twice, arrested after high speed chase in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after he allegedly fled from police after they pulled him over for driving under the influence. Christian Hauser, 49, of Cherry Tree is facing DUI charges after he allegedly drove off during a traffic stop, according to a criminal complaint. On Aug. 4, police […]
Cambria County bridge closed after support beams rotted
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bridge in Cambria County was closed immediately after crews determined that the support beams were rotting. The Hunt Road Bridge in East Taylor Township was closed after an inspection found that the beams were rotting, according to Rickey Price with the Cambria County Swift Water Rescue Team. No vehicles, […]
Failed inspection prompts 'immediate' closure of East Taylor Township bridge
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials in one local township say a Cambria County bridge is being shut down following a recent inspection. A supervisor for East Taylor Township says the Hinckston Run Bridge, located off of Hunt Road, was shut down because it has been deemed "unsafe." East...
Officials gather to discuss child care crisis in Cambria County
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Having quality child care is essential for families with young children, but a lack of it is creating challenges for Cambria County. On Thursday, elected officials and child care program staff gathered at Penn Highlands Community College in Johnstown to discuss what they call the child care crisis in the county. […]
GALLERY | Several rescued as Tropical Storm Debby causes flooding in Northern Cambria
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Several residents and animals in Northern Cambria were assisted from their homes by first responders Friday as flooding caused significant issues. Dozens of homes in Northern Cambria Borough required basement pump-outs due to the high water levels. While the recent storm contributed to the...
Sudden Bridge Closure
A bridge was immediately shut down in Cambria County after an Inspection on Thursday. A Supervisor for East Taylor Township says the Hinckston Run Bridge that’s off of Hunt Road was shut down because it is deemed “unsafe.” Officials say an Inspection revealed the support beams were rotted and it’s dangerous to drive over. They say the Hinckston Run Bridge will be closed until a permanent solution is found.
Flood warning affecting Cambria County Friday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning at 11:41 a.m. on Friday in effect until 1 p.m. for Cambria County. The weather service describes, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected for Cambria county." "Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring....
JPD: Local man accused of raping teen relative in shower in 2017
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities in Cambria County say a Johnstown man is behind bars, accused of raping a female relative several years ago. Johnstown police say Zachary Kinkead Sr., 41, is alleged to have sexually assaulted the victim in 2017, when she was approximately 14 to 15 years old.
COMMUNITY URGED TO HELP RESTORE DESTROYED BALLFIELDS IN CLYMER, NORTHERN CAMBRIA
Restoration efforts are underway in the eastern end of Indiana County after last week’s rainfall caused floods in several municipalities. One of the areas that encountered the most damage was in Clymer Borough, as approximately 10 blocks were covered in floodwater. George Pavlosky, a coach for Clymer Little League and member of the Clymer Fire Department, said the little league fields were destroyed as part of the flood.
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