The Altoona Area School District is back in the classroom. The district reminds folks to be cautious while on the roads to make sure everyone stays safe. AASD Community Relations Director Paula Foreman said they are excited to be back to in-person learning, where kids can get the social aspect of schools like interacting one-on-one … Read more
Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff, a member of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission, voted against a proposal Tuesday to reallocate how some state prisoners are counted for purposes of state legislative redistricting. Following the vote, Benninghoff released a statement, saying while he has been and remains committed to a fair, open and legal redistricting process, … Read more
Guilty on all counts… that was the verdict Tuesday in a case involving a Blair County prison inmate who was involved in a fight back in 2019 that left another inmate hospitalized for three days. 35 year old Kyle Kagarise (KAY – gurr – rice) of Altoona, was convicted of aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy … Read more
When they head out this fall, Pennsylvania deer hunters will face expanded chronic wasting disease regulations as the number of deer being impacted by Chronic Wasting Disease… an always fatal neurological disease that affects deer but is not transmissible to humans…. continues to rise in the state. Hunters are prohibited from importing high-risk parts or … Read more
The top Republican in Pennsylvania’s Senate says hearings are underway this week and he committed to carrying out a “full forensic investigation” of the state’s 2020 presidential election. Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman said he has communicated with President Donald Trump, concerns over growing claims about election fraud that have resulted in more audits, … Read more
A fire Tuesday afternoon in Ebensburg forced the evacuation of 63 residents of an apartment building. Firefighters say it began in a clothes dryer and then spread to the building’s ventilation system. Emergency responders were called out around 2 yesterday afternoon, and initially there were reports of entrapment involving elderly residents. Crews were able to … Read more
The top Republican in Pennsylvania’s Senate said Monday that hearings will begin this week as he committed to carrying out a “full forensic investigation” of the state’s 2020 presidential election. Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, R-Centre, said he has communicated with former President Donald Trump, whose claims about election fraud have propelled loyalists to … Read more
A Cameron County man was pronounced dead after crashing his Toyota Tundra in Elk County Monday morning. The Elk County Deputy Coroner pronounced 64-year-old Wayne Johnson dead at the scene of the crash that happened just after 9 a.m. on River Road. Johnson was reportedly driving west when, for unknown reasons, he crossed lanes and … Read more
The trial began Monday of a Blair County Prison inmate who is accused of beating another inmate almost two years ago. 35 year old Kyle Kagarise is one of four inmates who were charged in connection with that assault. He is facing charges including aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy to engage in aggravated assault, assault by … Read more
The Altoona Area School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Board meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6PM to review the health and safety plan. The meeting will be held in the Altoona Area High School Science Commons on 6th Avenue in Altoona. Prior registration for a seat must be made by calling 814-946-8206 by … Read more