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‘Endangered’ bird successfully nests in Pennsylvania for the first time in 60 years
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The common tern is an endangered and protected species in Pennsylvania after human interference chased the birds off, but now there is some exciting news when it comes to those birds and the Commonwealth. Though they were never seen across the state the birds used to nest at Presque Isle State Park […]
Ernest man who sold drugs with personalized stamp sentenced in connection with death
ERNEST, Pa. — A man who sold drugs with a personalized stamp has been sentenced to over two decades behind bars. Andrew Rankin, 36, of Ernest, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison following the death of a person. According to court documents, Rankin agreed to deliver three...
New exhibit to shed more light on history of South Fork Fishing & Hunting Club
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A dusty pile of boxes in the attic of the Cambria County Historical Society is shedding more light on the history of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club. The club, which was an exclusive resort for the nation’s wealthy elite in the late...
Work to repair Ghost Town Trail sections damaged by storm begins
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Excavation crews began work Thursday repairing a fraction of the significant damage Hurricane Debby did to the Ghost Town Trail after the early August storm. Cliff Kitner, Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority executive director, told the Tribune-Democrat that the destruction is estimated to be about 7,500 feet of trail, […]
Johnstown man arrested with over $11k worth of drugs
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man was arrested on Friday and was caught with over $11,000 worth of cocaine and methamphetamine, according to Cambria County District Attorney Greg Neugebauer. On Aug. 23, officers and agents from multiple Pennsylvania departments including the FBI executed a search warrant on a residence on the 400 block […]
2024 Scholar Athlete: Westmont's Caden Miller & Bedford's AJ Koontz
Our Week 1 Scholar Athlete nominees include Westmont's Caden Miller and Bedford's AJ Koontz. They each have a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship to the college or university they plan to attend. The full Scholar Athlete contest rules can be found here.
Cambria County house deemed total loss, two firefighters injured
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple firefighters were injured after they responded to a house fire Friday in Cambria County. On Aug. 23, crews were called at 12:41 p.m. to Cushon Street in Conemaugh Township for a report of a house fire. According to Cover Hill Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bill Scherer, one firefighter was […]
Archived footage shows how high school football has evolved over the years
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — For this week’s anniversary segment, we thought it would be fun to look at a few local high school football games from 73 years ago. Video shows us what high school football looked like in 1951. Our first game in the archives features Johnstown...
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Taking this seriously edition
There is a housing crisis in America, as you may have heard. It’s one of the biggest sources of stress for young people, in particular. So I feel a little remorse for not taking the subject of housing in Pittsburgh 100% seriously all the time. But every once in a while I’ll arrive by accident at an observation that seems to hint at a larger truth.
Seniors at Carson Towers scared after alleged attack on resident
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Some seniors on Pittsburgh's South Side are scared after they say a man attacked a resident. The people who live at Carson Towers on East Carson Street are in fear of the man across the street from their building. A resident named Maxine and others believe he attacked their friend Mary."Now I ain't going to be able to go out late at night because I don't trust it anymore," said Maxine.Mary uses a walker to get around. Her friends said on Sunday around 9 at night, she was going to the store for a neighbor."She was going to...
Pittsburgh police Union says department is in ‘shambles,’ staffing is ‘dangerously low’
It’s a scathing, ten-page letter from the President of the Fraternal Order of Police, the union that represents Pittsburgh Police officers, to the mayor of Pittsburgh and the police chief.
Venus Williams talks about being part of Carnegie Museum of Art podcast
Aug. 23—Venus Williams is the narrator behind the Carnegie Museum of Art's "Widening the Lens" podcast, a six-part series that explores the relationship between people, photography and the environment. That relationship is contextualized, discussed and analyzed by scholars, artists from diverse backgrounds and Williams herself. Some of the artists also appear in the accompanying exhibition ...
Highly-touted former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver cut by Cincinnati Bengals
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hakeem Butler has been released by the Cincinnati Bengals days before the NFL cutdown day. Butler got another chance in the NFL after two sensational years with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL and now UFL, but has failed to parlay those into an NFL chance.
Steelers insider says there's 'no debate' over who will be team's starting QB
Before the first day of training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette suggested that head coach Mike Tomlin had essentially already decided to make Russell Wilson his Week 1 starting quarterback over Justin Fields. According to Steelers insider Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette, the situation hasn't changed heading into Pittsburgh's preseason finale at the Detroit Lions on Saturday afternoon. "I don't think you really have to wait for any official proclamation," Dulac explained during a Thursday appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show," as shared by Jeremy Pike of Steelers Depot. "Russell Wilson was brought in for a reason, and that was to be their starting...
Water Wise: Neat streets, protected sewers, clean rivers
Streets carry more than just vehicles. Stormwater runoff can pick up dirt, chemicals, and pollutants and carry them to waterways, harming wildlife and impairing our sewers. Follow these tips to keep our streets neat:. If you park on the street, check your car for leaks. Even small oil or fluid...
One main culprit for David Bednar's poor season with Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into this year, many Pittsburgh Pirates fans were confident the Bucs would win a lot of close games in the ninth inning. David Bednar was coming off his third straight strong season with the Pirates. From 2021 to 2023, Bednar established himself as one of the most effective late-inning arms in the game with a 2.25 ERA, 2.56 FIP, and 1.06 WHIP. Bednar struck out just over 30% of opponents with a 31.2% K% while only walking 7.7% of batters faced and posting a HR/9 rate of 0.60.
Art Festival on Walnut in Shadyside Kicks Off; Greensburg Music Fest, and Banana Split Festival in Westmoreland (Sat., 8/24/24)
THE ART FESTIVAL ON WALNUT STREET— August 24 – 25, Shadyside. 1) “Hip”—as in “Get hip,” rather than “Get a hip replacement”—is one of the oldest American slang terms still in wide use, and Shadyside’s Walnut Street is perhaps the longest-running hip district in Pittsburgh. Incredibly, it gets even hipper during the Art Festival on Walnut Street in late August. The Festival is popular, in part, because there’s so much art. The Walnut biz district is closed to motor vehicles and packed with booths where artists and craft people display paintings, prints, ceramics, handmade jewelry, and so forth ad infinitum. In addition: Some Walnut Street merchants bring out selected goods for sidewalk sales. Exotic food vendors descend. Established restaurants, coffee shops, and night spots operate in peak mode. And, music being the food of love and other good things, musicians play on. Official hours for the art and craft booths are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. August 24 and 25, but you can bet that on Saturday the 24th, merrymaking will continue into the night. Walnut St. between S. Aiken and Ivy Streets with further activities adjacent, Shadyside. (M.V.)
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