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Hawley: Whistleblowers say Trump’s security detail was unprepared, inexperienced
(The Center Square) – Multiple whistleblowers have come forward telling U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that many working as part of former President Donald Trump’s security detail at a rally in Pennsylvania one week ago weren’t Secret Service and were “unprepared and inexperienced personnel,” Hawley says. The accusation comes after the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on which Hawley sits, announced it will conduct a bipartisan investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt of Trump. ...
PSP investigating vandalism to vacant house in Indiana County
INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after they said a vacant house in Indiana County was broken into and vandalized. On Monday, July 22 just before 2:30 p.m., troopers were called to a vacant house on the 2000 block of West Pike Road in West Township. The property owner reported that […]
Area Man Identified as Driver Who Fled Scene After Crashing Into Utility Pole in Morris Township
MORRIS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say an area man has been identified as the driver in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Township. According to a release issued by PSP Clearfield on Friday, July 19, the crash happened on Pardee Street, in Morris Township, Clearfield County, around 10:06 p.m. on Monday, July 15.
New UPMC Altoona, Bedford president named days after trauma center downgrade announcement
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford are officially under new leadership. The healthcare system announced Friday that Michael Corso, who has been serving as interim president of the hospital since March was officially appointed president and CEO. This transition is occurring during a time of flux for the hospital, coming on the […]
Recreational Marijuana Will Soon Be Available in Ohio — What Will That Mean for Pittsburgh Consumers?
Many Pennsylvanians buy gas across the Ohio line, where it’s cheaper. Many bought fireworks there until 2017, when they became legal in Pennsylvania. Soon, many may go there for pot. Ohio voters approved adult-use recreational pot last November, with dispensaries to be licensed by Sept. 7. So merchants in...
Altoona Sheetz to host hiring event
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Calling all Sheetz Freakz! The Altoona Sheetz is hosting a hiring event where they will be looking for their next best workers. The event will be held on July 24 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., with all on-the-spot interviews being held at the Sheetz located at 1915 Pleasant Valley Blvd. […]
Ebensburg “Downtown Shutdown” to kick off Homecoming event
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Downtown Ebensburg will “shutdown” Friday evening as organizers gear up for the annual homecoming event. The intersection of Center and High Streets will close at 4 p.m. as the city prepares for a free live concert in the street featuring The Chris Higbee Band. Higbee will perform live 8-11 p.m. on […]
Altoona trio found with 250 heroin packets during traffic stop, police report
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Three Altoona residents were arrested over the weekend for allegedly having heroin — one of which tried to dispose of cocaine in the station’s bathroom, police said. Brittany Hallett, 34, was charged along with Kendall Geist, 33, and Christopher Alley, 29, after a traffic stop Friday night, July 19, around 9:20 […]
Martinsburg man admits to 'smacking & spanking' toddler, leaving hand print, PSP says
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Blair County say a Martinsburg man is facing charges following an investigation into alleged child abuse. Troopers say 25-year-old Brandon Long reportedly admitted to "smacking and spanking" the toddler following an alleged incident between the child and his sibling. According to the...
Woman threatened Altoona police with rock, parked at their station during chase, APD said
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona woman was arrested over the weekend after allegedly threatening police with a rock before taking off in her car only to park in front of the police station during Hoopsfest. Angela Hatch, 49, was allegedly driving erratically on 9th Avenue, blaring her horn and throwing items from her car […]
16-year-old Jacob Begenwald ready to race High Limit's best at Lernerville's Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup
Jacob Begenwald will have the shortest commute to Lernerville Speedway of any sprint car driver entering the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup on Tuesday. He lives in Buffalo Estates, which is located across from the track in Buffalo Township, and now that he successfully passed his driver’s license test Thursday he can make the drive himself.
Go Joe 27 kicks off in Clinton County | Day 1
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — Day one of Go Joe 27 kicks off Monday morning near Lock Haven. Newswatch 16's Morning Meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, will bike from Lock Haven to Loyalsock Township at noon. Then, he will bike from the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department to Milton Monday afternoon. Newswatch 16's...
College Announces Death of Professor Peter Carmichael
Civil War Institute director and history professor Peter Carmichael, 58, has died due to complications from a respiratory illness. President Bob Iuliano announced his death in an email to the campus community Sunday afternoon. Carmichael was a published author, renowned Civil War scholar and Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil...
Driver killed in Huntingdon County motorcycle crash, troopers reported
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania Furnace man was killed Sunday night after crashing and being thrown from a motorcycle, state police reported. Troopers said 21-year-old Brady Albert was driving a Honda CRF 450RL Sunday around 11:20 p.m. on Huntingdon Furnace Road (SR 4013). Albert left the roadway, hit a downed tree and was […]
Somerset communities issue water conservation guidelines; farmers feeling heat of drought
Dry conditions through June and July have caught up with Somerset County as more municipalities have issued water conservation guidelines and farmers expect a bleak year of production. On Thursday, the National Integrated Drought Information System reported that 77,715 people in Somerset County are affected by drought, which is an increase of 100%...
Mason Martin Making Strides In Recovery
The father of injured Karns City football player Mason Martin says there are strides in his recovery. An online update late last week said Mason’s rehab is going well. They are working on his balance, and hope they can begin helping him walk soon. His father also says that...
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