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TikTok is no longer available in the App Store as of Thursday, however, there’s still a way to get back on the platform ...
01/25/2025

TikTok is no longer available in the App Store as of Thursday, however, there’s still a way to get back on the platform – for a price.

TikTok is no longer available in the App Store as of Thursday, however there’s still a way to get back on the platform – for a price.

Victim Services said that some of the post-it note memories are difficult to look at, while others may seem insignifican...
01/25/2025

Victim Services said that some of the post-it note memories are difficult to look at, while others may seem insignificant, or minor. However, they emphasize that everyone’s experience matters.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Nearly 1,500 post-it notes sit at the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center on Third Ave in Johnstown. The notes were written by students in grades six through 12 attending C…

Samsung is out with a new smartphone, and artificial intelligence is at the center of it.
01/25/2025

Samsung is out with a new smartphone, and artificial intelligence is at the center of it.

(CBS NEWSPATH) — Cell phones do much more than make calls. They have become our cameras, music devices, televisions, and navigation systems. Now, tech companies are trying to make smartphones smart…

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 272,827 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpec...
01/25/2025

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 272,827 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 272,827 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.

The raid comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office stating that federal im...
01/25/2025

The raid comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office stating that federal immigration authorities can arrest people at sensitive locations.

“I asked them [the agents] what documentation they were looking for, and they said it was a license or a passport. I thought, who walks around with a passport?”

They’re collecting gently used or new clothing for children and youth at the Mountain Top Youth Center. Here's what they...
01/25/2025

They’re collecting gently used or new clothing for children and youth at the Mountain Top Youth Center. Here's what they're looking to collect:

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — If you have gently used children’s clothing that you no longer have a use for here’s where you can donate it in Centre County. State Representative Paul Taka…

The 44-year-old inmate was found dead on Thursday, Jan. 23.
01/25/2025

The 44-year-old inmate was found dead on Thursday, Jan. 23.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset was pronounced dead Thursday, according to Superintendent Kenneth Hollibaugh. Steve Cossom, 44, was f…

According to AccuWeather, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will be visible every evening through the fir...
01/25/2025

According to AccuWeather, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will be visible every evening through the first half of February, appearing in a line across the sky.

You might want to keep your eyes on the skies through next month: Six planets will align in January and February.

In a joint statement, fire chiefs of both departments said this action is pending approval from their respective municip...
01/25/2025

In a joint statement, fire chiefs of both departments said this action is pending approval from their respective municipalities.

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two fire departments that are nearly five miles apart announced Friday they are working toward a merger. Reliance Fire Company #1 in Philipsburg and Morris Township …

Since Inauguration Day Monday, Trump signed 28 executive orders, 26 of which were signed within hours of taking his oath...
01/25/2025

Since Inauguration Day Monday, Trump signed 28 executive orders, 26 of which were signed within hours of taking his oath.

(WTAJ) — In the nearly five days since President Donald Trump has taken office, he has signed a slew of executive actions, touching upon nearly every part of our government, something experts have …

During the “State of the County” luncheon Friday afternoon, the commissioners reviewed the 2025 budget with attendees fr...
01/25/2025

During the “State of the County” luncheon Friday afternoon, the commissioners reviewed the 2025 budget with attendees from local businesses and state officials.

BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Bedford County is looking to diminish their budget deficit over the coming years. During the “State of the County” luncheon Friday afternoon, the commissioners rev…

The woman rented a 2022 black Honda HRV on Jan. 10. When she opened the hatchback four days later, she was stunned by wh...
01/25/2025

The woman rented a 2022 black Honda HRV on Jan. 10. When she opened the hatchback four days later, she was stunned by what she found.

A woman was shocked after she opened the trunk of her rental car to find a police-issued assault rifle.

After winning an important legal battle in 2024, it has been full steam ahead for the casino project.
01/24/2025

After winning an important legal battle in 2024, it has been full steam ahead for the casino project.

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) – Construction is officially underway at the Nittany Mall casino, and while it is being built, College Township plans to do its own local impact study to see how the ne…

An Ohio man is being charged after allegedly attempting to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old girl.
01/24/2025

An Ohio man is being charged after allegedly attempting to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old girl.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Ohio man is being charged after allegedly attempting to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old girl. John Touhey, 40, of Cleveland, was charged after Brookevi…

The man was taken to Blair County Prison following his arrest Friday at his home where an alleged drug-selling operation...
01/24/2025

The man was taken to Blair County Prison following his arrest Friday at his home where an alleged drug-selling operation was discovered.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is in jail after police said he posted s*xual videos online of a teen he was in a relationship with and was found to be selling drugs. Hasan Elwood Gaines, 24, …

An Altoona man is facing felony charges after allegedly having inappropriate contact with a 12-year-old.
01/24/2025

An Altoona man is facing felony charges after allegedly having inappropriate contact with a 12-year-old.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is facing felony charges after allegedly having inappropriate contact with a 12-year-old. Billie Strunk Jr., 20, was charged after the victim reporte…

Blair County’s Chief Clerk and County Administrator, Sherry Socie, has resigned, again.
01/24/2025

Blair County’s Chief Clerk and County Administrator, Sherry Socie, has resigned, again.

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Blair County’s Chief Clerk and County Administrator, Sherry Socie, has resigned, again. Commissioners accepted Socie’s resignation Thursday. Socie first resi…

UPDATE: The identity of a person shot and killed in Johnstown on Thursday has been released.
01/24/2025

UPDATE: The identity of a person shot and killed in Johnstown on Thursday has been released.

UPDATE as of Jan. 24: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The identity of a person shot and killed in Johnstown on Thursday has been released. Anthony Cobaugh, 22, of Johnstown, died from a gunshot wound…

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WTAJ's Jordan Mansberger got to have a little fun at the 30th Annual Fire and Ice Festival in Somerset. The festival kicked off Friday but goes on all weekend long. https://trib.al/YwlRPBE

Yesterday was National Dress Up Your Pet Day and pet owners across our area were eager to share photos of their pets with us as they were dressed up in their best. 🐶🐱 https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/photos-national-dress-up-your-pet-day-celebrated-across-central-pa/

History in the making! Penn State’s James Franklin and Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman are one game away from leading their teams to the college football National Championship as two of the first Black head football coaches to achieve this milestone. https://trib.al/HkIUsWR

Will Abdul Carter suit up for the Orange Bowl? James Franklin says it’ll be a game-time decision as the star pass rusher continues his recovery. https://trib.al/JO8o5Al

Get ready for the Orange Bowl! Andrew Clay and Allie Berube break down what to expect from both teams ahead of this exciting showdown. Don’t miss a minute—visit Nittany Nation on WTAJ.com for more on this anticipated matchup! https://trib.al/06n2qzV

Merchandise for Thursday's Orange Bowl recently went on sale in State College. Ahead of the game in Miami, coach James Franklin urged fans to wear white! Here's what he said: #nittanynation https://trib.al/azczyaL

Penn State Head Coach James Franklin and Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman gave remarks during a press conference Wednesday morning ahead of their Orange Bowl matchup. Stay up to date with the latest Penn State Football news on wtaj.com/sports/nittany-nation. #nittanynation

Penn State is set to take on Notre Dame as they continue their run for the title. Tune in Thursday at 7 p.m. to watch the Nittany Nation Bowl Preview in Miami. wtaj.com/sports/nittany-nation

The Altoona Fire Department Chief Adam Free confirmed that the fire started in one residence before spreading to the buildings on either side. Everyone was able to evacuate safely. https://trib.al/tuFR2MB

WTAJ.com -- Multiple homes were evacuated in the downtown Altoona area after a fire broke out Thursday afternoon. #news #LocalNews #Altoona #altoonapa #firefighter

Happy New Year from Sheila E. on #Coast2CoastNYE https://trib.al/4pdSR7C

Happy New Year from Kelly Hansen of Foreigner on #Coast2CoastNYE https://trib.al/oDLZcC5

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