Rebecca Parsons

Pennsylvania

Digital Content Producer at WTAJ-TV (Altoona, PA)

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Altoona police searching for woman last seen in May

3 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department is asking the public to keep an eye out for a woman who was last seen in May. Police said that Ashley Horton, 38, was last seen near the Kettle Inn (411 South Kettle Street) on May 10. They’re asking the public for help and said she is described as being white, 5’4”, 200 pounds, with brown or auburn hair and brown eyes. Police also noted that she has an elephant tattoo on her arm and stars tattooed on her neck.
Despite looming campus closure, Penn State DuBois launches new nursing program

3 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

DUBOIS, Pa. (WTAJ) — Despite the recent announcement that Penn State will be closing the DuBois campus, there will be a new licensed practical nursing (LPN) program launching in the fall. The non-credit 18-month certificate program will launch on August 18 and is set to offer a part-time path for students who want to enter the nursing profession.
Proposed bill would make teachers take training in human trafficking prevention

3 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — In a recent memo to lawmakers, one representative is working to train teachers on human trafficking awareness and prevention. Human trafficking occurs when someone uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person to get them to engage in commercial sex acts, soliciting labor or services against their will. The National Human Trafficking Hotline reported that in 2024, over 280 cases were identified, and nearly 600 victims were involved.
Proposed bill would allow Pennsylvania students to take mental health days

3 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A representative announced plans to model new legislation after a current Utah law that allows students to take mental health days. Representative Napoleon Nelson (D-Montgomery County) called mental health a “significant issue” among students and youth. Adding that in a 2023 report, 98,000 students have depression and over half had not received care for their mental health.
Veggie chips sold in Pennsylvania recalled over possible undeclared allergen

3 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The GIANT Company is recalling a brand of veggie chips after a possible undeclared allergen. Select packs of veggie chips made by Nature’s Promise are being recalled as they may contain wheat, while it’s not listed on the packaging.
Veggie chips sold in Pennsylvania recalled over possible undeclared allergen

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The GIANT Company is recalling a brand of veggie chips after a possible undeclared allergen. Select packs of veggie chips made by Nature’s Promise are being recalled as they may contain wheat, while it’s not listed on the packaging.
Pennsylvania man charged with touching minor inappropriately

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Parsons

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Shippenville man is facing charges after a minor told police he had touched her multiple times at a home in Punxsutawney. Jeremy Harris, 23, of Clarion County, is facing a dozen charges after a minor came forward to a family member about alleged incidents involving him, according to a criminal complaint. On June 2, officers with the Punxsutawney Borough Police Department were contacted about the alleged assaults.
Pennsylvania man charged with touching minor inappropriately

3 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Shippenville man is facing charges after a minor told police he had touched her multiple times at a home in Punxsutawney. Jeremy Harris, 23, of Clarion County, is facing a dozen charges after a minor came forward to a family member about alleged incidents involving him, according to a criminal complaint. On June 2, officers with the Punxsutawney Borough Police Department were contacted about the alleged assaults.
Jefferson County woman accused of attempted murder

3 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Brockway woman is facing charges after she allegedly fired three or four shots at her stepfather in an attempt to “scare him.” Christina Bundy, 48, is in jail with bail denied after being accused of shooting multiple times at a man, according to a criminal complaint. On June 4, Pennsylvania State Police were called to a home on Route 28 in Snyder Township after a man called 911 and said that Bundy was shooting at him.
Blair County prisoner recaptured after escape, police investigating

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Parsons

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Hollidaysburg Police are investigating after a prisoner at the Blair County Prison escaped during transport on Wednesday. According to officials, at around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, a Blair County Prison van was returning a group of prisoners from the Blair County Central Court. The van was unloaded and then taken to the parking garage.

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