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Coroner: 18-year-old killed in crash with school bus in Cambria CountyWTAJ1 day ago
Authorities tight-lipped over criminal investigation involving Northern Cambria Police DepartmentWTAJ1 day ago
One dead, one in custody after shooting in Blair CountyWTAJ1 day ago
Spooky Sentence: The Old Cambria County Prison now a tourist attractionWTAJ13 hours ago
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Coroner: 18-year-old killed in crash with school bus in Cambria County
UPDATE: 3:42 p.m. — Cambria County Coroner, Jeff Lees, confirmed that David Swinger of Lilly was the teen killed in the crash on Thursday. Lees said Swinger, who was not wearing his seatbelt, died instantly from massive chest trauma. The crash is still under investigation by police and the coroner’s office. UPDATE: 10:48 a.m. — […]
Authorities tight-lipped over criminal investigation involving Northern Cambria Police Department
NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (WTAJ) — New details have been obtained about an investigation conducted by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General into the Northern Cambria Police Department. All parties involved are being tight-lipped, but through Right-to-Know requests, it is now confirmed that the investigation is criminal in nature. WTAJ filed Right-to-Know requests to obtain copies […]
Spooky Sentence: The Old Cambria County Prison now a tourist attraction
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — One historical landmark in Cambria County now serves as a tourist attraction just in time for Halloween. The Old Stone Jail has stood on its foundation since 1870. In the heart of downtown Ebensburg, it served as the Old Cambria County Prison until 1997, when it was completely abandoned. David Davis […]
One dead, one in custody after shooting in Blair County
UPDATE: Blair County Coroner Ray Benton identified the victim as 60-year-old Zachary Scott Smola of Duncansville, saying he died from a gunshot wound to the head. An autopsy will be performed Friday afternoon. The alleged suspect, who has not been identified at this time, reportedly turned himself in after the incident at state police barracks […]
Duncansville murder suspect alleges abuse, harassment by victim
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — David Jenkins, Jr. claimed to have shot and killed his neighbor, Zachary Smola, and now his alleged motive could be at the center of his defense against first degree murder charges. Jenkins turned himself in to state police only minutes after the shooting occurred. In an interview, he said Smola molested […]
Clearfield County man killed in two-vehicle crash
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Houtzdale man was killed Thursday, Oct. 3 in a crash on State Route 153. According to Clearfield County Coroner, Kim Shaffer Snyder, Scott A. Hockenberry, 47, was killed after being involved in a two-vehicle crash. Hockenberry crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and crashed into a truck. He was […]
Clearfield County man sentenced for conspiring to sell meth
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Clearfield County man was sentenced in federal court for conspiring to distribute meth. Davin Gower, 30, of Morrisdale, was sentenced to 70 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, by Senior United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson. According to court documents, from Dec. 2019 to April […]
CamTran bus riders could win a 31-day pass for completing a survey
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Cambria County Transit Authority (CamTran) is offering its customers the opportunity to win a 31-day pass. The bus service announced Friday that its upcoming annual Rider Customer Satisfaction Survey will take place from Monday, Oct. 7 through Saturday, Oct. 12. Those who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing […]
PSP: Indiana County school dismissed after threat, no threat found
UPDATE: INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Troopers are still investigating after a bomb threat was made on an Indiana County school. PSP was called to the Purchase Line School District after a handwritten note indicating a bomb threat was found in a girls’ bathroom at the elementary school. Troopers evacuated the building and conducted a […]
Altoona police search for copper bandit after series of thefts
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police are searching for a suspect they believe is involved in a series of copper thefts. Altoona police are investigating a series of thefts over the past few weeks, including from a construction site. A suspect, pictured below, was caught on camera and police are hoping the public can help identify […]
Rescue workers charged after cats found in unsanitary condition, police say
BLAIRSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — A two-year animal cruelty investigation has resulted in felony charges filed against two animal rescue workers in Indiana County.The president of Cat Aid Network, Kimberly Rose, and a board member, Pamela Curry, were arraigned Wednesday for charges that included aggravated cruelty to animals, torture and neglect.Police said the women were in charge of caring for cats at their mobile rescue center on Route 982 in Blairsville. The rescue opened about four years ago."There were no litter boxes. There was just trash everywhere, urine and feces on everything. It was just deplorable," said Christina Menchio, secretary and...
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