The debate to decertify Explore Altoona as Blair County’s tourism promotion agency (TPA) is back on the commissioners’ agenda with them announcing letters have been sent to area municipalities.

Blair County commissioners are again asking municipal leaders for votes in support of decertifying Explore Altoona as the county’s tourism promotion agency. The proposal, which surfaced in September ...

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball® with Power Play® ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Blair County for the Saturday, February 1 drawing, lottery officials announced Monday. The ...

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Groundhog Day, an annual soup sale will take place in Altoona. "Souper Sunday" will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Catholic War Veterans Club. The event includes a ...

The family suggests that contributions in Charlotte’s memory be made to Mountain Lion Backpack Program, c/o Blair County Community Action, 2301 Beale Ave., Altoona, PA 16601.

SOME BREAKING NEWS JUST INTO THE NEWSROOM. ALTOONA POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING. KCCI’S PEPPER PURPURA IS LIVE AT THE SCENE. AND PEPPER, WE’RE HEARING THERE’S A LARGE POLICE PRESENCE ...

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man is facing felony charges after allegedly having inappropriate contact with a 12-year-old. Billie Strunk Jr., 20, was charged after the victim reported an ...

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a Blair County man is behind bars after he allegedly held a woman and her three children against their will. Police say on Sunday, officers responded to ...

Mostly cloudy with a high of 30 °F (-1.1 °C). Winds WSW at 9 mph (14.5 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 57% chance of precipitation. Winds from WSW to W at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). The overnight ...

We have good news for Toxie fans, as the radioactive ranger will officially return to the big screen in 2025. Macon Blair's remake of low-budget Troma classic The Toxic Avenger, starring Peter ...

187. The Extra Plat Souscription also has a new movement inside. It’s caliber DR002, the second one from the revived LVMH-owned brand. Just as with the previous DR001 tourbillon movement, Michel Navas ...

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A rash of thefts from vehicles that involved four different police departments in Blair County ended when the suspect was found at an Altoona motel. Angela Speight, 35 (Blair ...