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Police: 3-hour standoff in Altoona resulted in two men being charged
UPDATE: ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department announced that they are looking to identify the group of young men that McCloskey and Colyer allegedly shot at. The indivduals pictured below are considered “persons of interest” by APD in the shooting investigation. If anyone knows the identity of any of the individuals, they are […]
Viral post begs for info on missing dad Brian Posch – but officials warn it’s a sick scam months after he was found dead
POLICE have warned the public about a viral scam urging people to look for a missing Pennsylvania man. Brian Posch, 36, went missing on April 5, 2024, but was found dead inside his truck, submerged in a river four days later. A viral social media post claims Posch is still missing, though he was found […]
Ligonier Valley looks to rebound after rare losing season
A 2-8 season didn’t sit well with the Ligonier Valley football team and coach Roger Beitel in 2023. Injuries and a youthful squad that lacked experience were big reasons for the rare losing season. The Rams had only one senior on the team (Noah Gluck), and he got injured in the season opener and missed the rest of the season.
Penn State wrestling stars enter high-stakes grappling tournament as heavy underdogs
Penn State wrestling is still a few months away, but one former and one current Nittany Lion will take the mat this weekend at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational. Jason Nolf and Greg Kerkvliet are set to compete in the historic grappling tournament that will take place on Friday and Saturday in Las Vegas.
Police activity reported on 3rd Avenue in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple officers were called Thursday night to a 3rd Avenue building in Altoona. Officers from the Altoona Police Department and Logan Township were called to the 1300 block of 3rd Avenue. While details are limited at the time, a WTAJ crew member on scene reported that officers were using a loudspeaker […]
Residents in 5 Centre County Townships Can Select Cart Size for New Trash Hauler
Residents with curbside trash collection in five Centre County townships can now select what size refuse cart they want for when a new hauling contract goes into effect next year. Beginning April 1, 2025 Altoona-based Burgmeier's Hauling will replace Waste Management as the hauler for approximately 16,200 properties in Benner, College, Ferguson, Harris and Patton townships. Under the new five-year contract approved by the Centre Region Council of Governments in March, automated collection using hauler-owned carts will replace bag limits for customers, with three cart sizes available: 35-gallon, 65-gallon and 95-gallon. Residents will receive a postcard in the mail this month with information...
New ALDI grocery store opening in Franklin County
WAYNESBORO, Pa. (WHTM) — A new ALDI grocery store will soon open the doors of its first-ever Waynesboro, Franklin County location. According to ALDI, the company will soon open a new store at 1517 East Main Street in Waynesboro on Thursday, August 29, starting at 9 a.m. To celebrate...
Cleanup assistance for storm damages available for Harrisburg residents
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The City of Harrisburg announced that cleanup assistance is available for those whose property was damaged in last week’s storms. Residents across Central Pennsylvania were affected by Tropical Storm Debby, and some are physically or financially unable to complete a cleanup process or repair property damages. Now, the city of Harrisburg […]
Former Steelers star asks the question no one wants to hear
During his time as a player with the Pittsburgh Steelers, wide receiver Antonio Brown did things no other wide receiver has ever been able to accomplish. His stretch from 2013-2018 is unmatched in NFL history. But once Brown left the Steelers in 2019, he’s become something of a meme with...
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory bringing its Mobile Museum to Pittsburgh
Want the chance to hold a bat used by Roberto Clemente and other Pirates legends? You’ll have the chance to when the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory brings its Mobile Museum to Pittsburgh next week.
Woj, Schefter Pose for Epic ESPN Night Out Picture at Bruce Springsteen Show
Bruce Springsteen played in Pittsburgh on Thursday and sportswriters flocked to the area like moths to a flame, as they are wont to do. Among the cadre was an impressive quartet of newsbreaking insiders: Adrian Wojnarowski, Adam Schefter, Jeff Passan, and Pete Thamel. And judging from a picture posted by ClutchPoints, they had a hell of a time basking in the dulcet tones of a 74-year-old who used to host a podcast with Barack Obama.
South Hills ground zero for spotted lanternflies this summer
South of the city is a different story. We’ve seen some changes in the spotted lanternfly in that, where they are this year compared to where they were last year,” said Any Amrhein, owner of Evey True Value in Bethel Park.
Erie Codgers Senior Softball League Kicks Off 2024 Season
The Erie Codgers, a senior softball group had it's first game of the their Fall League on Thursday night. The group is for those 50 years old and older. They started off with the National Anthem, then got into their double header. Each Tuesday and Thursday they play two games.
Pat McAfee breaks down in laughter on ESPN show as guest is cut off after his ‘phone overheated’ during interview
PAT McAfee struggled to hold himself together after a guest’s phone overheated during the show. Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly was only hired as a regular guest on McAfee’s ESPN show this week, shortly after he was fired by the Athletic. And he’s already giving viewers good comedy value, with his phone playing tricks […]
Steelers should reunite with polarizing former wide receiver before the season
With all the rumors surrounding Brandon Aiyuk recently, it's clear the Steelers are interested in upgrading their wide receiver room before the season begins. And it's easy to understand why since the team traded Diontae Johnson in March and never really added a replacement for him. With the odds leaning towards Aiyuk staying in San Francisco, the Steelers will need to pivot to another wide receiver option.
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