News Staff Johnstown police say three men were arrested over the weekend following a gun bust outside Oakhurst Homes. Authorities say officers were dispatched to the housing complex Saturday evening after “several individuals” were observed on a live surveillance feed who police say had been “previously involved in shootings and homicides in the city.” Police say three … Read more
State police say a motorcycle rider was killed in a crash Sunday night in Blair County. They say the crash happened on East Pleasant Valley Boulevard in Antis Township. A vehicle was turning onto Stadium Drive around 8 p.m. when troopers say it struck a motorcycle being operated by 38-year-old Christopher Cowfer. Officials say Cowfer … Read more
Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said Wednesday that he has agreed to an Oct. 25 televised debate against his Republican rival, Dr. Mehmet Oz, although the men feuded about its terms in what has become a flashpoint in the high-stakes campaign. The debate, coming two weeks before the general election, follows weeks of … Read more
Authorities in Blair County say a Williamsburg man is behind bars and faces dozens of felonies related to the repeated thefts of various items and equipment from multiple area construction companies/sites. Troopers say 46-year-old Wayne Baker is now being housed at the Blair County Prison following a months-long investigation into various thefts from sites in … Read more
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, D-Pa., is the choice candidate in the Pennsylvania Senate race over Trump-endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz, according to recent polls that indicate how voters feel about the two dueling candidates two months ahead of the November election. A CBS News/YouGov survey suggests that Oz is five percentage points behind Democrat opponent Fetterman, … Read more
The Central PA Humane Society rescued over a dozen animals Tuesday from what was described as terrible conditions. In total their were 13 dogs and 1 cat rescued. The humane societies first responders, were at the scene and helped to transport all of the animals. All will need medical attention like flea treatments, medication and … Read more
Governor Tom Wolf announced that millions in funding have been awarded to help support small businesses, including those in Blair and Clearfield counties. Pennsylvania was awarded $246.8 million in American Rescue Plan funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative to support economic development partners. Locally, Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation received $4 million, and Clearfield … Read more
Blair County District Attorney Pete Weeks confirmed that jury selection for the trial of an Altoona man accused of shooting another man in the neck during a dispute in February of 2020 has been delayed. Timothy McLendon, 30, was charged with attempted homicide after he allegedly shot another man at a home along the 1700 … Read more
Investigators say human remains recovered last month in a search of a Somerset County property belong to missing woman Tammy Berkey. Details are limited right now, but state police say the remains were found during an extensive search in the area of the Mason Dixon Highway in Brothersvalley Township. Investigators say the remains were sent … Read more
September is hunger action month and one Altoona organization is preparing to send food home for kids that need it. The volunteer organization, Mountain Lion Backpack Program, is sending local elementary school students backpacks full of food. The program partnered with the Giant Company to fill 250 backpacks with food and school supplies. They said … Read more