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No hands: Pa. makes way for driverless trucking
In the summer of 1995, two researchers from Carnegie Mellon University left Pittsburgh on a cross-country road trip in a 1990 Pontiac TransSport minivan modified in one important way: Its primary driver was a computer system named RALPH, short for Rapidly Adapting Lateral Position Handler. A camera below the rearview mirror scoped out the road ahead, recognizing images, such as lane markings. A UNIX computer between the front seats analyzed the images and relayed instructions to an electric motor that moved the steering wheel.
Clearfield County introduces new website to residents
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Officials in Clearfield County have dropped their new website for the community to use. Commissioners say that the website is easier to navigate through than the last one, and it is more appealing to the user with a new design. They also acknowledged that since the website is new there […]
Indiana Basketball Newcomer Focus: Senior center Langdon Hatton
The Indiana basketball program is going to look a whole lot different with many new faces coming in this season, with all 13 scholarships filled for the upcoming year. In total, Indiana basketball will bring in 7 new faces, replacing 6 departures from a season ago. Mike Woodson and his staff did a phenomenal job in the transfer portal addressing the needs of guards, shooting, and front court depth.
UPDATE: Sligo Man Crashes into Clarion Burger King After Suffering Medical Episode
MONROE TWP., Pa. — Clarion-based State Police say a local man crashed into the Clarion Burger King after he suffered a medical episode in the drive-through. PSP Clarion responded to a crash that occurred around 6:23 p.m. August 8, in the Clarion Burger King parking lot on Route 68, according to a report released August 14.
Tyrone car show to benefit Camp Anderson scouting programs
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 2024 Camp Anderson Car Show is almost here and it will offer multiple different classes for cars to be shown in. The car show will take place at Camp Anderson (1057 Vanscoyoc Hollow Road) on Saturday, Aug. 17. A rain date is set for Saturday, Aug. 24. While pre-registration for […]
Plans to Add Part-time Shoulder Use to Blue Route Moving Forward
Plans to alleviate rush-hour traffic jams on Interstate 476 by adding part-time shoulder use slowly moving forward, with construction scheduled to start in 2026. Plans to alleviate rush-hour traffic jams on Interstate 476 by adding part-time shoulder use are slowly moving forward, writes Pete Bannan for The Times Herald. Traffic...
$213M Powerball jackpot hit in Pennsylvania
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Someone just won “life-changing” money as the $213 million Powerball jackpot was hit in Pennsylvania during Monday’s drawing. The jackpot-winning ticket matched all five numbers and the Powerball on Monday, Aug. 12, winning the jackpot of $213,800,000. According to the Lottery, more than 21,000 other players won between $4 and $500. Winning Powerball […]
Morrisville Farm Receives Grant for Tree-Planting from GIANT Company
A Morrisville farm was one of 32 recipients of the GIANT Company's Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful tree-planting grant. The GIANT Company, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, announced the recipients of its 2024 Healing the Planet grant program, allocating $108,243 to support tree-planting initiatives across the state, writes Mac Bell for WHTM.
Penelec announces planned power outage for parts of Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penelec announced that there will be a planned power outage in parts of Blair County on Aug. 26. The planned outage on Monday will affect the area of Tyrone Borough, Snyder Township and Warriors Mark. Customers in the vicinity of S. Eagle Valley Road, California Hollow Road, Old Rt. 220 […]
Hummel Exits Retirement to Lead Golden Eagles Marching Band
CLARION, Pa. — There’s a familiar soundtrack that plays in Clarion every autumn. The woodwind, brass and percussion instruments create the familiar sound, by virtue of the prominent music of the Golden Eagles Marching Band. This fall, the band will be under new direction by Lisa Hummel, who...
Legal Matters: The Impact of Kayden’s Law on Custody Cases in Pennsylvania
In a significant move to protect the well-being of children, Pennsylvania has passed Kayden's Law, which officially goes into effect. In a significant move to protect the well-being of children, Pennsylvania has passed Kayden’s Law. The bill was signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday, June 14, 2024, and goes into effect today, August 13. Named in memory of Kayden Mancuso, a seven-year-old girl who tragically lost her life during a court-ordered visit with her father, this legislation introduces crucial changes to the state’s custody laws. Kayden’s Law aims to prioritize child safety in custody and visitation decisions, marking a transformative step in family law.
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