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Watch: Trump describes assassination attempt as he accepts Republican nomination
“I’m not supposed to be here tonight,” Trump told the packed convention hall as thousands of people listened in silence. “There was blood pouring everywhere, yet, in a certain way I felt very safe because I had God on my side.”
Who’s Number One event coming to Johnstown, local wrestlers featured
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) – Pennsylvania is certainly known for its wrestling prowess. In September, high school wrestlers are heading to Johnstown for FloWrestling’s annual “Who’s Number One” event, which pits the top talent from across the country against each other. This year’s event will feature two Central Pennsylvania stars in Bishop McCort’s Bo Bassett and […]
Cambria County students to learn about healthcare careers through Conemaugh Memorial
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Bishop McCort Catholic High School are teaming up to help students with their future careers before they leave high school. On Thursday, the medical center and the high school unveiled the ‘H.E.A.L program’, which is geared towards giving students opportunities to learn about healthcare careers and […]
Free summer art program for kids starting soon in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Arts Altoona is kicking off a Summer Art Program in a few days, and they want to invite your child to join. The classes will be every Tuesday from July 23 through August 20 at the Arts Altoona building located at 2212 6th Avenue. Classes are one hour from 4:30 p.m. to […]
Stream restoration, dam removal to partially close Centre County trail
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A stream restoration and dam removal project is expected to close part of a trail for an extended period of time. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced Thursday that a portion of Spring Creek Canyon Trail between its H.R. Stackhouse School shooting range and Rockview Road, and its parking area […]
APD seeking help after war memorial vandalized
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify possible suspects that vandalized several things in Gospel Hill, including a war memorial. According to a Facebook post, the vandalism took place sometime between June 28 and July 3rd at Gospel Hill in Altoona. The APD is currently looking for […]
In reversal from 2016, GOP projects unity while Democrats scramble
MILWAUKEE — Republicans find themselves in a somewhat unusual position: fully in sync, while Democrats hash out a major internal disagreement in public. It’s been a remarkable split screen playing out this week. Republicans are gathered in Wisconsin, unified and energized behind former President Trump’s candidacy, while Democrats are in open disagreement over whether President […]
Cambria County house deemed total loss after fire
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Crews responded to a fire in Cambria County on Thursday that left a building a total loss. Fire departments responded to Executive Drive in Reade Township around 1 p.m. on July 18 for a report of a working fire. The Captain from the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department said they arrived […]
PennDOT: $1.4M bridge improvement project set for Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that a $1.4 million project is set to get underway on July 23 in Centre County. The bridge improvement project on Route 504 in Boggs Township will begin Tuesday. The bridge spans Wallace Run between Unionville and Milesburg on Route 504 (Alternate […]
Jordan: Whistleblowers say Secret Service ‘had limited resources’ before Trump shooting
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Thursday revealed a claim from unnamed whistleblowers that a member of the Secret Service said the agency had “limited resources” ahead of the rally where a gunman opened fire on former President Trump. The claims as detailed by Jordan did not specifically say whether limited resources impacted […]
‘People lie’: Closing arguments given in Mount Union double homicide trial
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — The double homicide trial of Moricao Johnson in a Mount Union cold case continued Thursday when the defense gave closing arguments. After a trial delay, due to motions being filed, the defense gave their closing arguments before a lunch recess. The Defense: The defense told the jury they heard “I don’t […]
Over $130k to boost adult literacy programs in Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A $133,106 grant was awarded to Penn State University to help their tutoring program for adult learners and expand their literary resources. The grant was awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Tutoring Program for Adults. It’s part of a package of funding to five school entities to train and […]
Johnstown man accused of threatening to throw woman off bridge
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man is accused of threatening to stab and throw a woman off a bridge. Merle Painter, 49, is in prison after police said a woman came to them saying that he threatened her, according to a criminal complaint. On July 16, officers from the Johnstown Police Department were driving […]
Central PA students can get a free backpack at these locations for one day only
(WTAJ) — It’s hard to believe it’s already back to school time, but the new year is quickly approaching and a chance to grab a free backpack is coming up at multiple locations in the area. Verizon-authorized retailer Round Room, LLC, is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks this year at its 12th […]
Biden expected to meet with Netanyahu next week, despite COVID diagnosis
President Biden is expected to see Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he is in Washington next week, but the White House cautioned the president’s recovery from COVID-19 will take priority. “We have every expectation that the two leaders will have a chance to see each other when Prime Minister Netanyahu is in town,” John […]
Trump accepts presidential nod on RNC’s final night: Recap
Former President Trump held the stage for over 90 minutes on Thursday night in delivering his speech accepting his party’s nomination for president. The remarks were the culmination of four days of speeches and gatherings in Milwaukee. The convention’s first three days, held in the shadow of an assassination attempt on Trump, have sought to showcase […]
Biden’s health offers grim counterprogramming to RNC
President Biden testing positive for COVID-19 offers grim counterprogramming to an energetic Republican National Convention, during which former President Trump is set to give his first speech Thursday since surviving an assassination attempt. While Biden is isolating at his home in Delaware, Trump bounced back from the shooting at his rally Saturday to a hero’s […]
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