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Supreme Court to weigh adult industry’s challenge to Texas law
The Supreme Court has indicated it will take up a case next term involving the adult entertainment industry’s challenge to a Texas law requiring pornography sites to implement age-verification measures. The Free Speech Coalition, a trade association representing the industry, is asking the court to reinstate an order blocking the Lone Star State’s enforcement of […]
Update: One killed in Somerset County crash, another taken to hospital
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — One person was pronounced dead after a vehicle crash in Somerset County Monday evening. The crash happened around 7 p.m. July 1 on Old Lincoln Highway in Quemahoning Township. According to state police, 55-year-old Wave Mostoller of Shanksville was driving a Ford Fusion east when he left the road and […]
The Memo: Democratic fears rise as Trump’s chances soar after debate, Supreme Court ruling
Former President Trump’s chances of winning back the White House have soared in recent days — pitching Democrats into a stew of panic and despair. A week ago Democrats clung to several hopes, only to see each of them dashed in a period shorter than 90 hours. They believed President Biden could use an early […]
GOP seizes on Biden debate fallout to batter vulnerable Democrats
Republicans are seizing on President Biden’s disastrous debate performance last week by tying their Democratic counterparts to the fallout. Over the weekend, the Senate Republicans’ rolled out a video of Senate Democratic incumbents and candidates running in competitive races saying before the debate they were confident in Biden’s mental agility. Their comments were juxtaposed with […]
Blighted buildings demolished in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Several blighted buildings in Cresson Township are being demolished, including an abandoned motel. The structures, located at 8191, 8193 & 8215 Admiral Peary Highway, are being demolished through a contract with Locher Demolition & Excavating, LLC. These are the final demolitions through the Act 152. Beginning March 1, 2017, the […]
Biden: Trump’s immunity decision leaves ‘virtually no limits’ on presidency
President Biden on Monday harshly criticized the Supreme Court’s decision to largely shield presidents from criminal prosecution while serving in office, calling it a “dangerous precedent.” “For all practical purposes, today’s decision almost certainly means that there are virtually no limits on what a president can do. It’s a fundamentally new principle,” Biden said in […]
Lawsuit says Pennsylvania county deliberately hid decisions to invalidate some mail-in ballots
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania county’s elected commissioners were sued Monday over a policy adopted for this year’s primary in which people whose mail-in ballots were disqualified for technical violations say they were purposely not informed in time to fix errors. Seven disqualified primary voters, the local NAACP branch and the Center for […]
Spartz charged with weapons violation at Dulles Airport
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) was charged with a weapons violation last week after she brought a handgun to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, authorities and Spartz’s office say. The incident occurred Friday, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Spartz’s office all confirmed to The Hill on Monday. The TSA — which […]
Firework shop owner reminds community how to stay safe on the 4th of July
BLAIR COUNTY (WTAJ) – With 4th of July celebrations coming up, it is important to keep in mind the safe and legal practices when handling consumer fireworks, no matter what the size. “You just have to use a lot of common sense,” co-owner of Kneppy’s Fireworks, Rose Knepp said. Every city in PA has different […]
Summer Thunder 2024: What you need to know
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — On July 4th, a musical firework show will light up the sky in Blair County as part of Summer Thunder at Delgrosso’s Park & Laguna Splash. The theme for this year’s event is “A Ride Through History,” as they’re celebrating the Herschell-Spillman Carousel’s 100th birthday. There will be a musical […]
9/11 National Memorial Trail completed in three national parks
STOYSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The National Park Service held a press conference on Monday to discuss the progress of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail. “It’s one of the proudest moments I’ve ever had in my entire career, and I mean that sincerely,” Stephen Clark, Superintendent for National Parks of Western Pennsylvania said. The 9/11 National Memorial […]
Man accused of sexually abusing child, telling her to keep it “a secret”
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Westmoreland County man is facing felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child multiple times. Joshua Barden, 33, of Vandergrift has been accused of sexually abusing a child several times when they were 6 or seven years old, according to a criminal complaint. The alleged incidents occurred multiple times […]
Huntingdon man takes vehicles he was paid to repair, police say
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Huntingdon man is accused of taking money to complete repairs on two vehicles, just to pocket it and keep the vehicles, according to police. Jason Bailey, 33, is facing felony theft charges for taking $2,500 to work on his Jeep Cherokee and Ford F-150. Troopers first spoke with the […]
State College to honor veterans with military banners
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – The Downtown State College Improvement District is launching its third Local Hero’s Military Banner Program. The Downtown State College Improvement District (DSCID) is again partnering with the Penn State Military Appreciation Committee to honor veterans and active service members during Military Appreciation Month. As a gesture of gratitude, families will […]
PFBC announces ‘fish-for-free’ day for Fourth of July
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced that July 4 will be a “Fish-for-Free-Day.” From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, no fishing license is required to fish, however, all other fishing regulations, including seasons and creel limits, apply. Complete fishing regulations can be viewed using the FishBoatPA […]
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