WRTA Local News

Reports: Altoona Regional – UPMC Merger on Schedule
The Altoona Regional Health System’s merger with UPMC in Pittsburgh is expected to take place July 1st.

FAA Investigating Plane Crash
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a weekend plane accident at the Altoona Blair County Airport in Martinsburg.

Nine Arrested at DUI Checkpoint
It was a busy weekend for the Blair County DUI Taskforce. 

Government Study Commission Organizational Meeting
The Altoona Home Rule Government Study Commission will hold an Organizational Meeting this evening.

PA Teacher Union Outlines Effect of Funding Cuts
Fewer dollars add up to more problems for schools in Pennsylvania, and according to a new report, a lack of adequate funds for education has districts and their students teetering on the brink of disaster. 

Preservation Work to Begin on the Route 865 Bridge in Bellwood
Preservation work on the Route 865 bridge over Main Street and Norfolk Southern Railroad in Bellwood Borough, Blair County will begin today, weather depending. 

PSU Fallout Lingers Year After Sandusky Trial
In the year since eight young men took the stand to testify they were sexually abused by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, the scandal has played out in the courts, in the halls of the university and in continuing debate about how it was handled and what it meant. 

PennDOT Invites Riders to Join National Ride to Work
PennDOT is invited motorcyclists to participate in National Ride to Work Day today. 

Troopers, State Police Target Distracted Driving
State troopers in Pennsylvania are joining with state police in four neighboring states to crack down and increase awareness about distracted driving. 

PSU Joins Other Big Ten Schools in Cancer Research
Big Ten schools including Penn State are banding together on cancer research. 

AASD Budget Holds Line on Taxes
The Altoona Area School District has a new budget. 

PA Senators Hear Criticism of Liquor Bills
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
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
A Gallitzin Township employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars. 

Read the City of Altoona's ACT 47 Plan
To read the 326 pages of The ACT 47 team's report for the City of Altoona, CLICK HERE
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The 11th Hour - Guest & Topics June 17th-21st 2013
Doug Herendeen
Jun 14
Monday June 17th Barry Ickes Tuesday June 18th David Ickes Wednesday June 19th Composer Burt Bacharach Anyone Who Had A Heart Director William Friedkin The Friedkin Connection - A Memoir Actor Robert Picardo China...
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Dial N Deal - June 14th 2013
Doug Herendeen
Jun 14
Dell Laptop Computer, Windows 7, works great, a few years old, with case - $200 Home Interior Pictures, ten, various sizes and scenes, will sell separately or - $40 for set Nancy, Altoona 943-1294 Redwood Lawn Furniture, 4 chairs and one...
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The 11th Hour - Guests & Topics June 10th-14th 2013
Doug Herendeen
Jun 4
Monday June 10th Steve Willett Supersized 9 - 11:45am Tuesday June 11th Guest Cohost David Ickes Wednesday June 12th Dr. Gabe Mirkin Dr. Mirkin.com Dr. Gabe Mirkin on Fitness & Health Facebook page Dr. Mirkin on Twitter Thursday...
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