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Bids on Logan Sewer Project to Be Opened June 14th

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:29:00 EDT

Logan Township’s plan to extend sewer services to more residents is moving forward.

Logan to Looks to Refinance $3-Million

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:28:00 EDT

The Logan Township Supervisors are looking to re-finance some old bonds.

Longtime APD Sergeant Retiring

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:26:00 EDT

A longtime Altoona Police officer will retire next month after spending nearly four decades on the force.

New Names To be Included At Downtown Veteran's Memorial

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:25:00 EDT

During Monday’s Memorial Day observance in Altoona, members of the military from Blair County who have died in recent years in service of their country will be honored with a special ceremony.

Corbett Nominates Harner as New Education Chief

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:22:00 EDT

Governor Tom Corbett has nominated William Harner to be Pennsylvania's next education secretary.

PA Hearing to Focus on Rules for Political Groups

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:21:00 EDT

A group that aired a TV ad critical of Republican Governor Tom Corbett is the impetus for a planned hearing before the House State Government Committee.

Parents Sue Pittsburgh Zoo In Boy's Mauling Death

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:20:00 EDT

The parents of a 2-year-old boy who was fatally mauled after falling into a wild African dogs exhibit last fall filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

AASD Budget Holds Line on Taxes

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:32:00 EDT

The Altoona Area School District has a new budget.

PA Senators Hear Criticism of Liquor Bills

Wed, 1 May 2013 05:33:00 EDT

The director of a nonprofit organization that fights substance abuse is broadly criticizing efforts in Harrisburg to liberalize Pennsylvania's beer, wine and liquor laws.

Curve Wins Home Opener

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:36:00 EDT

The Altoona Curve beat the Harrisburg Senators, 5-4, on Opening Night in front of over 3,600 fans at Peoples Natural Gas Field.

Gallitzin Township Employee Accused of Stealing Thousands of Dollars from Townsh

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 05:22:00 EDT

A Gallitzin Township employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars.

Read the City of Altoona's ACT 47 Plan

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:09:00 EST

To read the 326 pages of The ACT 47 team's report for the City of Altoona, CLICK HERE

Judge Rules PA Can't Enforce Voter ID on Election Day

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 06:44:00 EDT

Opponents of a new state law requiring voters to show photo identification at polling places on Election Day are calling it a major victory.

More Jobs Likely Lost In Altoona

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:50:00 EDT

It looks as though another local business is closing up shop.

Ken Boston Discusses Testing for West Nile Virus Infected Mosquitoes

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 06:36:00 EDT

Hear from the newsmakers in their own words! Check out our replay of the interviews featured on WRTA This Morning.

Blair County EMA Director Dan Boyles on West Nile Virus Situation

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 06:33:00 EDT

Hear from the newsmakers in their own words! Check out our replay of the interviews featured on WRTA This Morning.

West Nile Virus Spraying in Altoona

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:26:00 EDT

The City of Altoona will begin spraying efforts this week to control the spread of the West Nile Virus.

Trees Planted at Former Paterno Statue Site

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:24:00 EDT

The spot where Joe Paterno's bronze likeness once stood is now occupied by freshly planted trees.

BREAKING: Ex-Penn State Assistant Sandusky Convicted of Abuse

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:41:00 EDT

Jerry Sandusky has been led away in handcuffs from a Pennsylvania courthouse after being convicted of molesting 10 boys over 15 years.

PA House to Vote on Scaled-Down Voucher Plan (AP)

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:04:00 EST

The state House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a scaled-down plan to use public money to help low-income families avoid struggling public schools and send their children to private schools.