Bishop McCort's Bo Bassett qualifies for U20 team competing in Spain

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  72 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Saturday, Bishop McCort's Bo Bassett secured his spot on the U20 World Wrestling Team that will compete in Spain later this year. Bassett is one of three local wrestlers will represent the United States in international competition. Bo Bassett will join fellow Bishop McCort wrestlers Keegan Bassett and Melvin Miller in competing internationally. McCort’s Jax Forrest also attempted to qualify but lost in the finals. [Read More]

Johnstown Altoona Lions | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  276 words  |  Brenda Moya

Johnstown Altoona Lions | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 10:37:56 GMT (1717583876631) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 ALTOONA LIONS hace 3 años Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic returns to Trojan StadiumJOHNSTOWN -- The Ken Lantzy All-Star Football Game returned to Trojan Stadium in Johnstown Friday night after a year off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The North took a 13-0 lead into the half, and prevailed 20-0 over the South. [Read More]

Penguins raise 2017 Stanley Cup banner, but fall in OT

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  527 words  |  Brenda Moya

PITTSBURGH -- Alex Pietrangelo beat Matt Murray 1:15 into overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. The Blues recovered after letting a two-goal, third-period lead slip away when Pietrangelo's shot from the slot hit Murray and slipped under the crossbar for his second goal of the game. Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist for the Blues, Brayden Schenn and Colton Parayko also scored, and Jake Allen finished with 34 saves. [Read More]

Police investigating weekend fire at Blair Senior Services' vehicle storage facility

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  80 words  |  Christie Applegate

Blair Co., PA (WJAC) — Hollidaysburg police are investigating a weekend fire at the Blair Senior Services' vehicle storage facility, located along Loop Road. Officials with the Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department say over half-a-dozen departments were dispatched to the blaze around 5 a.m. Sunday., where crews found six of the company's transportation vans on fire. Authorities say the fire destroyed all six of the vehicles. No injuries were reported in the blaze and the cause is still being investigated. [Read More]

PSP investigating 'tragic' shooting involving juveniles in Clearfield County, DA says

 Posted on May 10, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  163 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials in Clearfield County say state police are investigating an alleged shooting that occurred over the weekend involving multiple juveniles. District Attorney Ryan Sayers says the shooting reportedly occurred Sunday evening in Brady Township. Due to the juvenile nature of the incident, no further details have been released in regards to possible injuries or the circumstances of the shooting. In response to what was described as a " [Read More]

AMED breaks ground on new Lakemont station

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  469 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) -- The Altoona Mobile Emergency Department, or AMED, handles over 22,000 calls a year, covering 420 square miles from five stations. Department officials said they're out of space in their administrative offices. One of their stations is forced to work out of a storage room at Lakemont Park, but an upgrade is on the way. "It's been a long arduous process. It's taken almost two years to get to this point. [Read More]

Partial lane closure remains hours after tractor-trailer rollover on I-99

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  238 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — 2nd UPDATE | PennDOT officials say a partial lane closure remains in place following Friday morning's tractor-trailer rollover crash on Interstate 99 in Taylor Township, Centre County. Authorities say one of the northbound lanes was reopened after 1 p.m., however, the other lane is not expected to be reopened until 6 p.m. Officials say the crash occurred just after 7 a.m. between exit 52 (Bald Eagle-Philipsburg) and exit 61 (Port Matilda-Philipsburg). [Read More]

Pirates finalizing deal to trade INF Rodolfo Castro to Phillies

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  137 words  |  Delta Gatti

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — As the 2023 MLB trade deadline draws to a close, multiple reports are indicating that the Pittsburgh Pirates are finalizing a deal to send infielder Rodolfo Castro to the Philadelphia Phillies. Reports indicate that Pittsburgh will receive left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter in return. Castro signed with the Pirates as an international free agent in 2015 and was added to the team's roster in 2020. He made his MLB debut in April of 2021 and has appeared in 180 career games, over three seasons. [Read More]

Plans to reintroduce American Marten in Pennsylvania delayed 'indefinitely'

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  216 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

The Board of Game Commissioners Saturday voted to indefinitely postpone plans to reintroduce the American Marten to Pennsylvania. In a 6 to 3 vote, commissioners postponed final acceptance of the 2024-2033 American Marten Reintroduction and Management Plan, but they say the delay might not be too long. 2024-2033 American Marten Reintroduction and Management Plan “outlines a long-term, 10-year strategy to translocate the species back to the state then conduct long-term monitoring to evaluate the reintroduction,” according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. [Read More]

School board member charged after guns, drugs, cash found in his vehicle

 Posted on May 9, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  410 words  |  Christie Applegate

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — A Bellwood-Antis school board member is facing a slew of charges after police say a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs, rifles and cash. Thirty-three-year-old Jason Lynn, of Bellwood, is facing felony charges related to drug manufacturing and delivery along with receiving stolen property. According to a criminal complaint, Altoona police initiated a traffic stop on Saturday along Broad Avenue for a vehicle with a brake light out. [Read More]