News Staff Former President Donald Trump slammed Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill McSwain earlier today, complaining the former federal prosecutor did “absolutely nothing” to investigate Trump’s false claims of widespread election fraud after Democrat Joe Biden won the state in 2020. McSwain, who spent nearly three years as the top federal prosecutor in Philadelphia under Trump, had … Read more
An Altoona woman is behind bars after allegedly assaulting someone in her home, leading the victim to barricade themselves in a bedroom with two kids. Colleen Michelle Quigley, 42, was screaming at two kids, one of which is 2 years old, when the victim came downstairs to confront her on why she was screaming, according … Read more
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania’s crowded Republican Senate primary, ending months of jockeying for his support. In a statement Saturday evening, Trump said his decision was “all about winning elections” as he formally backed the celebrity heart surgeon best known as the host of daytime TV’s “The Dr. Oz Show.” Trump … Read more
Blair County DUI Task Force officers will be taking to area roads in Blair County for the third time this year. The task force will be making themselves known through check points, roving patrols and/or mobile awareness in an effort to make roadways safer ahead of the Easter holiday weekend. The task force also reminds … Read more
Due to the high popularity of the Seniors for Safe Driving program, Rep. Rich Irvin is hosting another class on Thursday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 9970 Shaner Blvd. in Huntingdon. The Seniors for Safe Driving program is beneficial for older drivers looking to improve their … Read more
A Blair County man is facing a slew of charges after Altoona police said he assaulted numerous people at Nic’s Grab N Go before climbing to the top of an apartment and throwing a toilet at them from the roof. Carlos Ortiz, 47, allegedly went to Nic’s on 6th Avenue on March 27. He began … Read more
Due to the inclement weather over the past 2 weeks, the City of Altoona will be extending spring yard waste collection to include next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – April 11, 12 & 13th beginning at 7:00 a.m. After spring collection ends, residents are welcome to drop off their brown bagged yard waste at the … Read more
At a press conference held inside Johnstown City Council chambers Wednesday, city council members expressed their concerns about the disregard for human life after several recent homicides in the area. Johnstown councilman Ricky Britt said “It’s a shame what’s going on out there with people killing people like their flies,There’s no respect for life anymore.” … Read more
Multiple crews responded to the scene of a workshop fire overnight that saw equipment catch fire and explode and the roof collapse. The fire was called out around 1 a.m. this morning on Rattlesnake Pike in Union Township. The property owner discovered the fire and made the call to 911. When the first crews arrived, … Read more
Six homicides in the City of Johnstown so far this year, three of them in a span of 94 hours, has created a lot of concern in the community. Since Friday, Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees has ruled three deaths as homicides, one a case of child abuse, and two shootings on consecutive days. Lees … Read more