22+ hour, 9+ min ago  (308+ words) The 80-year-old Lula, who is running for reelection in October, said online gambling has caused "a massive tragedy" for millions of families who have seen household debt soar. "If it is up to me, we close them," Lula said in…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (453+ words) WTAJ would like to thank Altoona Curve Baseball for sponsoring this portion of Studio 814 CURVE, Pa. (WTAJ) " A special night at the ballpark is shining a spotlight on student leadership, creativity and real-world experience. The Sheetz Fellows Program at Penn…...

18+ hour, 22+ min ago  (304+ words) (WHTM) " Gov. Josh Shapiro was in New York City on Wednesday, chatting with the Rev. Al Sharpton at the National Action Network Convention. The event has been a hot spot for future presidential candidates, and Shapiro was one of many…...

1+ day, 13+ min ago  (247+ words) ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) " Lakemont Park is welcoming the community back for the 2026 season, with an opening date set for Friday, April 17. As in previous years, admission to the park grounds will remain free, with pay-as-you-go activities and bundled packages available....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (174+ words) CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) " One person has died in a Portage Township house fire on Wednesday. The fire broke out just after 2 p. m. Wednesday, April 8, and was called in as a possible entrapment in a residence on Portage Street. Cambria Coroner…...

21+ hour, 58+ min ago  (96+ words) WTAJ CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) " A controlled burn is set for two areas Wednesday within Centre County. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is conducting the controlled burns in Scotia Game Lands and in Burnside Township near Ridge Road and Allen Dam…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (142+ words) ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) " The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona VAMC) has received national recognition for its excellence in patient care and veteran services. The 2025 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) awarded the hospital with the "Customer Experience (CX) Award" for "Best…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (348+ words) BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) " A Bedford man was jailed Tuesday after allegedly sexually assaulting one of his family members. Austin Smith, 71, was charged with sexual assault, incest, false imprisonment and simple assault after a family member was allegedly found in her…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (791+ words) (Test Miles) " Lucid is preparing to launch two new mid-size crossovers that will start under $50, 000. These upcoming vehicles will bring the brand's signature luxury, performance, and efficiency to a much wider group of buyers in the popular crossover segment. One…...

23+ hour, 43+ min ago  (177+ words) CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) " Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. announced the opening of a new store in Du Bois on Wednesday, April 8. The Grand Opening will take place at 200 Commons Drive in the Commons shopping center, in the old Michaels. A…...