News Staff State police in Cambria County have released new details about what led to a shooting in Barr Township Sunday afternoon. Authorities say Robert Spears, 20, is accused of shooting another man who had reportedly trespassed on his property. According to the affidavit, troopers were dispatched to the residence, located along the 100 block of Herk … Read more
The Altoona Area Public Library will be holding a used book sale with many different genres available. The Fall Used Book Sale, hosted by The Friends of the Altoona Public Library, will have many different types of books at the event to purchase. Proceeds also benefit the library. The sale will take place on Friday, … Read more
An Altoona man was arrested after a woman he allegedly assaulted and threatened her life, told police that he was the person they were looking for from a Fefi’s robbery. Christain Thomas Malique Brown, 25, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged on two different cases. One involves the robbery of the Fefi’s on Howard … Read more
Authorities say a man has died after being rescued from a Johnstown creek he fell into Wednesday evening. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees says the man died earlier today from injuries he sustained in the incident that happened near Akers Street and Otto Court. Emergency crews were called around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for reports of … Read more
For the first time since 2018, the Curve finished their season with a winning record at 71-66. After finishing the first half of the season in 4th place in the Southwest Division with a 33-36 record, Altoona rallied to a 38-30 finish in the second half; falling just 2.5 games shy of the postseason. Altoona … Read more
The Altoona-Blair County Airport is now offering direct flights to and from Philadelphia with the airport’s first-ever jet service. Contour Airlines started its jet service Tuesday, in partnership with American Airlines to connect Blair County to one of the country’s largest hubs. Contour CEO Matt Chaifetz said, “Passengers can now book a single ticket, whether … Read more
Those interesting in looking for work should stop by PA CareerLink Huntingdon’s annual job fair. It takes place Thursday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Smithfield Fire Hall at 10 Firehouse Lane. The first half hour is only open to veterans, but at 10:30 the public is welcome to attend. Over … Read more
Altoona police announced the arrest of Travis Pfahler Monday night around 7:30 p.m. after receiving information that he was at a residence in Duncansville.Police said Pfahler tried to run and was caught after a short foot chase. Pfahler was placed in Blair County Prison on $100,000 bail for charges including felony theft and escape. He … Read more
Lt. Gov. of Pennsylvania John Fetterman is continuing to move across the state, and he made a stop at the Penn Stater hotel for the State College Democrats Fall Dinner Sunday evening. During his stop, Fetterman began by restating his claim that Republican gubernatorial candidate for governor Doug Mastriano and his opponent, Mehmet Oz, are … Read more
One man is in custody following a stabbing incident in State College Friday night. According to a press release, at 11:10 p.m. State College police responded to a reported stabbing at the 1200 block of South Atherton Street. Marvin Williams, 36, of State College, is facing charges. Police say the 39-year-old victim called to report … Read more