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Former Inmate Sues Murder Suspect And Blair County Prison
08/08/2025

Former Inmate Sues Murder Suspect And Blair County Prison

A former inmate at the Blair County Prison has filed a federal lawsuit against another inmate, and the prison, claiming prison staff failed to protect him when he was attacked by an Altoona murder suspect in October

Tipton Man Accused Of Molesting Child
08/08/2025

Tipton Man Accused Of Molesting Child

A 32-year-old Tipton man has been charged with sexually assaulting a young boy. Arrested by Tyrone Borough Police was Adam Hite who reportedly touched the 9-year-old boy inappropriately at a residence in Tyrone. Hite, who allegedly admitted

Man Who Died In ICE Custody Previously Arrested In Dauphin County
08/08/2025

Man Who Died In ICE Custody Previously Arrested In Dauphin County

A man who died at a Pennsylvania ICE detention center near Philipsburg was arrested earlier this year in Dauphin County. Federal officials said 32-year-old Chaofeng Ge was found hanging by his neck in the shower room at

Pennsylvania Boy Charged For Pouring Boiling Water On Brother In Prank
08/08/2025

Pennsylvania Boy Charged For Pouring Boiling Water On Brother In Prank

A child in Pennsylvania will face charges after authorities say he severely burned his brother doing a social media prank. Lancaster County officials said the 12-year-old boiled water in the microwave then poured the water on his

Two Killed In Go-kart Crash In Bedford County
08/08/2025

Two Killed In Go-kart Crash In Bedford County

A 17-year-old girl from Altoona, and a 21-year-old man from Manns Choice were killed in a go-kart crash in Bedford County on Wednesday night. State police say 21-year-old Jayson Diehl, and the unidentified girl, were traveling in

Unemployment Up Across PA
08/08/2025

Unemployment Up Across PA

First time filings for unemployment are increasing across Pennsylvania. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending August 2nd, there were more than 98-hundred first time filings in the state. That

Supplies Getting Expensive For PA Teachers
08/08/2025

Supplies Getting Expensive For PA Teachers

A new report shows Pennsylvania teachers are spending more out-of-pocket for supplies than in any other state. CouponBirds just released a list showing Pennsylvania teachers are now spending more than 16-hundred dollars a year, which is highest

Mt Aloysius To Offer Drone Programs
08/08/2025

Mt Aloysius To Offer Drone Programs

Mt. Aloysius College in Cresson will be adding drone programs to their curriculum. Reportedly, students can enroll in two drone pilot programs that would certify them as licensed drone pilots. The programs will focus on cybersecurity, criminal

West Suburban Softball Team From Johnstown Advances
08/08/2025

West Suburban Softball Team From Johnstown Advances

The West Suburban 12U girls softball team from Johnstown continued their winning ways yesterday as they advanced to the Little League Softball World Series semifinals by defeating Oklahoma 1-0. The team will now prepare for the “Purple

PA State Park Ranked #1 In Nation
08/08/2025

PA State Park Ranked #1 In Nation

Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette County has been named the best state park in the nation for affordable adventure, and that’s according to HometoGo’s 2025 State Park index. The park is known for its waterfalls, the Youghiogheny

Centre Co., Man Facing Federal Charges For Threats Against Trump
08/07/2025

Centre Co., Man Facing Federal Charges For Threats Against Trump

A 22-year-old Port Matilda man is facing federal charges after he allegedly threatened to kill President Trump. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Jacob Buckley, used a TikTok account to make numerous threatening posts on January 16th,

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Based at the Radio Campus in Altoona, we are Central PA’s leader in Talk. We Feature the popular Two-Way Radio show with Dr. John McGinnis at 9, followed by The 11th Hour with Doug Herendeen. Also, Dial N Deal Fridays at 11, and The Week In Sports with Adam Erikson Saturday mornings at 9. All this plus Rush Limbaugh, This Morning-America’s First News with Gordon Deal, , Ben Shapiro, Savage Nation, Red Eye Radio, Joe Pags, and First Light. Weekends include Kim Komando, The Pet Show with Warren Eckstein, Legends of Success, The Car Doctor, Real Estate Today, The Money Pit, At Home with Gary Sullivan, Handel on the Law, Clark Howard, and much more! We’re also the proud flagship station of The Altoona Curve Baseball Team.. On the air at 1240AM and 98.5FM and online at www.wrta.com. Call the studio line (814) 946-0435

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