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Judge looks to dismiss majority of lawsuit in death of Blair County corrections officer

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A major development came Wednesday in a lawsuit involving a Blair County corrections officer who was killed on the job nearly five years ago. A Pittsburgh Magistrate Judge, Maureen Kelly, recommended dismissing a large portion of the lawsuit filed by the estate of Rhonda Russell, who was 47 years old at [...]Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Lakemont Park welcomes summer concert series in 2026

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Popular outdoor concert series, Rockin' the Yard, announced its intention to relocate to Lakemont Park in 2026. The Rockin' the Yard team issued a statement promising expanded festival grounds, improved parking, new food vendors, and even a covered beer garden. “This move represents a new chapter for Rockin' the Yard,” Brian [...]Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

79th District Office Stays Open Ahead of Special Election

Following Lou Schmitt’s resignation to join the Blair County Court of Common Pleas, a special election has been set for March 17th to fill his seat in the Pennsylvania House. House Republican Leader Jesse Topper confirmed that the 79th Legislative District office, located on Beale Avenue in Altoona, remains fully operational in the interim. Managed by House staff, the office continues to assist residents of Altoona, Allegheny Township, and Log…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Steven 'Jim' James Galloway

Steven “Jim” James Galloway, 70, 7638 Shavers Creek Road, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at UPMC Altoona.Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Gas Prices Remain High Across PA

Heading into the first full week of the New Year, gas prices across Pennsylvania remain higher than the national average. Triple A says the average cost per gallon in the state is currently at three-dollars and one-cent. In Blair County the average cost of a gallon of gasoline is three-dollars and 29-cents. The national average has dropped down to two-dollars and 81-cents per gallon.Oil and Gas Sector · Blair County Read Article

Altoona Community Remembers Steve Sheetz After His Passing

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Sheetz: the last name that is frequently spotted across Pennsylvania and beyond. After the passing of the gas station chain's former president, the business community remembers the visionary, passionate leader. Stephen "Steve" Sheetz died Sunday, Jan. 4, at the age of 77. Steve started working for his brother Bob's business in [...]Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona See the Story

Lily Departs Mornings At WFGY/WFGE

Following the exit of Country “Froggy 98.1” WFGY Altoona PA morning host Jojo in mid-December, his co-host Alyssa ‘Lily’ Sansone has announced her resignation from Seven Mountains Media. Lily joined WFGY in June 2016 after serving as Operations Manager of Rowan University’s 89.7 WGLS-FM Glassboro NJ. She was teamed with Jojo for her entire run, which also included the show being syndicated to sister “Big Froggy 101” WFGE State College in 2023. S…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Altoona Man Arrested For Homicide

An Altoona man faces criminal homicide charges following a fatal street fight early Sunday morning in the city. At approximately 1 a.m., Altoona police arrived at the 400 block of S. Kettle Street to find a large brawl being de-escalated by bystanders. According to police reports, 34-year-old Corey Lexus Lopez allegedly struck 41-year-old James Dunn during the altercation, causing Dunn to collapse and lose consciousness. The Blair County Coro…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Female Inmate Found Dead At Blair Co., Prison

Authorities are investigating the death of 55-year-old April Stamps of Altoona, who was found deceased in her Blair County Prison cell at last Friday morning. The Blair County Coroner’s Office was alerted to the scene at approximately 10:23 a.m. While investigators did not initially specify her charges, district attorney officials later noted she was being held on an adult parole matter and was awaiting sentencing in multiple cases.Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Two New Judges Sworn-In At Blair Co., Courthouse

Last Friday morning, family and friends gathered in Courtroom No. 1 of the Blair County Courthouse to witness a group of elected officials take their oaths of office. While many officials were returning incumbents, the ceremony marked a critical turning point for the Blair County Court of Common Pleas, which has operated with a full five-judge bench for only six months over the last four years. This judicial gap was officially filled with the …Blair County · Blair County Read Article