Leanna Wells

Altoona, New York

Reporter at WTAJ-TV (Altoona, PA)

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Nonprofit partners with Drone814 to save lives in Central PA

1 week ago | wtaj.com | Leanna Wells

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Nearly three years ago, several organizations in Cambria County devised an idea to deliver life-saving medical equipment with drones. The idea is set to become a reality by this summer. On Monday, Aerium, a nonprofit at the forefront of aviation workforce development, announced its role as a strategic partner in the Drone814 (ELSa-M3) initiative. “Someone will call 911.
Beekeeper emphasizes importance of honeybees for the environment

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Leanna Wells

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) - Caring about the Earth isn't limited to one day or even one month. It's a conscious decision every day to raise environmental awareness and prevent further damage to the planet's natural resources. To learn more about their importance to their environment, NewsNation affiliate WTAJ visited a honey farm in Blair County and spoke with the beekeeper. Brian Gutzwiller is the owner of Uncle Harvey's Honey. He's been a beekeeper for over 15 years.
Local beekeeper emphasizes the importance of honeybees for the environment

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Leanna Wells

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Caring about the Earth isn’t limited to one day or even one month. It’s a conscious decision every day to raise environmental awareness and prevent further damage to the planet’s natural resources. To learn more about their importance to their environment, WTAJ visited a honey farm in Blair County and spoke with the beekeeper. Brian Gutzwiller is the owner of Uncle Harvey’s Honey. He’s been a beekeeper for over 15 years.
Local beekeeper emphasizes the importance of honeybees for the environment

1 week ago | wtaj.com | Leanna Wells

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Caring about the Earth isn’t limited to one day or even one month. It’s a conscious decision every day to raise environmental awareness and prevent further damage to the planet’s natural resources. To learn more about their importance to their environment, WTAJ visited a honey farm in Blair County and spoke with the beekeeper. Brian Gutzwiller is the owner of Uncle Harvey’s Honey. He’s been a beekeeper for over 15 years.
Teens, young kids from across PA compete for bowling scholarships

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Leanna Wells

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Over 400 young bowlers have visited Holiday Bowl in the past two weeks. It’s for the Pennsylvania United States Bowling Congress 21st Annual Youth Open Championship Tournament. More bowlers are also competing at the Bedford Elks Country Club. The annual tournament awards almost $40,000 in scholarships every year. “It’s a great opportunity, and unlike some other sports, kids can earn these scholarships from any age from 8 to 18. So they don’t have to be seniors.
Teens, young kids from across PA compete for bowling scholarships

1 week ago | wtaj.com | Leanna Wells

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Over 400 young bowlers have visited Holiday Bowl in the past two weeks. It’s for the Pennsylvania United States Bowling Congress 21st Annual Youth Open Championship Tournament. More bowlers are also competing at the Bedford Elks Country Club. The annual tournament awards almost $40,000 in scholarships every year. “It’s a great opportunity, and unlike some other sports, kids can earn these scholarships from any age from 8 to 18. So they don’t have to be seniors.
NAMI hosts 2025 Conference, looks forward to next year

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Leanna Wells

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — After months of planning, this year’s Blair County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Conference culminated at the Convention Center on Thursday. More than 100 people were in attendance at the sold-out event. NAMI Blair County Executive Director Aimee Burns said all of the hard work paid off for Thursday’s event and the conference always benefits anyone who attends.
NAMI hosts 2025 Conference, looks forward to next year

2 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Leanna Wells

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — After months of planning, this year’s Blair County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Conference culminated at the Convention Center on Thursday. More than 100 people were in attendance at the sold-out event. NAMI Blair County Executive Director Aimee Burns said all of the hard work paid off for Thursday’s event and the conference always benefits anyone who attends.
S.T.E.M. students in PA explore makerspace in Johnstown

2 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Leanna Wells

by: Leanna Wells Posted: Apr 9, 2025 / 06:59 PM EDT Updated: Apr 9, 2025 / 06:59 PM EDT JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than 40 students in the Pennsylvania Chief Science Officers Program (CSO) visited Made in Johnstown on Wednesday. It was to celebrate the end of this year’s session, which started in September.
Mother-daughter duo complete training course, fight fires in Blair County

2 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Leanna Wells

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The bond formed between a mother and daughter is special and unique. It can be formed from hobbies or from spending quality time together. A Blair County mother and her daughter have a bond that’s forged by fire. Robbin Grove and her daughter Mackenzie are volunteer firefighters at the Geeseytown Community Fire Company. Photo Photo credit: Fully Involved Photography. From left to right, Robbin Grove and her daughter Mackenzie Grove.