Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection say the investigation into last month's gas leak at the Equitrans Midstream Rager Mountain storage facility in Jackson Township revealed "numerous violations."
As a result, the DEP has issued multiple orders to Equitrans to correct its violations and prevent future incidents, which includes the temporary plugging of two other storage wells operated by the company.
DEP officials say Equitrans has also failed to provide "
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP – A Blair County man is accused of using a fraudulent check to purchase cellphones and service plans in excess of $2,000 at The Johnstown Galleria.
Bobby Joe Zink, 29, of 23rd Street, in Altoona, was charged with multiple offense, including dealing proceeds unlawfully, forgery, theft by deception, receiving stolen property and issuing bad checks.
Richland Township police said they responded to the Verizon outlet in the mall on Jan.
Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — There are more problems for one of Centre County's largest employers, who has already been ordered to pay more than $20 million in court ordered restitution.
After Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. was ordered to pay the restitution stemming from a criminal case that accused the company of illegally diverting pension money and other wage benefits, a group of former employees filed a class action case claiming Hawbaker failed to make required contributions to 401K retirement, and other benefit plans.
Tyrone, PA (WJAC) — Tyrone Ace Hardware is continuing its annual tradition of helping the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society.
Staff and family members have set up a handmade model train display, depicting our region's storied railroad history and local landmarks, and are encouraging customers to bring in donations to benefit the humane society near Altoona.
They are accepting pet food, cleaning supplies, and more.
Staff members say Tyrone sticks together and helps others, especially in times of tragedy as Tyrone has seen over the past months.
ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Country music star Miranda Lambert will be performing at the Altoona Curve's PNG Field this summer as part of a nationwide concert series.
The three-time Grammy award winner will perform in Altoona on Friday, June 7th as the first event in the MiLB's "Music on the Diamond" concert series.
“Our fans have been asking for several years for us to bring in more concerts and events, so I was thrilled when DBH brought us the opportunity to kick off the entire series right here in Altoona.
EBENSBURG -- While Attorney General Kathleen Kane presented the grand jury indictment against the three Franciscan Friars, she will not be prosecuting any of their cases.
Deputy Attorney General Daniel Dye will be prosecuting those cases, according to the AG's office. A spokesperson called that practice "normal".
The AG's office announced on Tuesday that Giles Schinelli, Robert D'Aversa and Anthony Criscitelli will faces charges stemming from the Brother Stephen Baker case.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is now banned from entering nearly 20% of her state after two more tribes banished her this week over comments she made earlier this year about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels.
The latest developments in the ongoing tribal dispute come on the heels of the backlash Noem faced for writing about killing a hunting dog that misbehaved in her latest book. It is not clear how these controversies will affect her chances to become Donald Trump's running mate because it is hard to predict what the former president will do.
A man who said he was sexually assaulted by former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky has been arrested in Massachusetts for armed assault with attempt to murder.
Boston police said in a news release that Anthony Spinelli, 44, of Leominster, Massachusetts, stabbed a man Tuesday afternoon after getting into an argument with him.
The man, who Spinelli knew, suffered life-threatening injuries, but is expected to survive, police said.
Spinelli is being held on $1 million bail.
Blair County, PA — Airport manager Tracy Plessinger says the travel experience could soon change at the Altoona/Blair County airport, and that the airport is submitting it's candidacy for funding. Airlines there include Contour which connects people in central PA to Philadelphia and beyond, with 2 flights per day. Contour is an operator with American Airlines flights, which Plessinger says means you don't have to recheck your bags, or have 2 tickets.