Rebecca Parsons

Pennsylvania

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

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Leave young wildlife alone! Pennsylvanians warned of dangers, fines

1 day ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — As the weather gets warmer and we may be spending more time outdoors, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is reminding residents to leave a young animal alone if they encounter one. While some animals may appear abandoned, they are usually just left in a safe space by their parents while they are nearby. So if you do see one, whether it’s a fawn, chick or even a raccoon cub, the best thing that you can do for them is to leave them alone.
Leave young wildlife alone! Pennsylvanians warned of dangers, fines

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — As the weather gets warmer and we may be spending more time outdoors, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is reminding residents to leave a young animal alone if they encounter one. While some animals may appear abandoned, they are usually just left in a safe space by their parents while they are nearby. So if you do see one, whether it’s a fawn, chick or even a raccoon cub, the best thing that you can do for them is to leave them alone.
Westmoreland County woman shot and killed, person of interest in custody

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Parsons

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A person of interest in a Westmoreland County homicide investigation has been identified. According to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office and the Rostraver Township Police Department, over the last several weeks, they’ve been investigating the homicide of Jennah Seibert. Seibert was found shot to death inside her home on Lenity School Road on April 11.
Westmoreland County woman shot and killed, person of interest in custody

1 day ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A person of interest in a Westmoreland County homicide investigation has been identified. According to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office and the Rostraver Township Police Department, over the last several weeks, they’ve been investigating the homicide of Jennah Seibert. Seibert was found shot to death inside her home on Lenity School Road on April 11.
Over $260k to be invested in Central Pennsylvania senior centers

1 day ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

by: Rebecca Parsons Posted: May 14, 2025 / 03:05 PM EDT Updated: May 14, 2025 / 05:41 PM EDT PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — To help ensure that older adults in Central Pennsylvania are being supported with services in their community that keep them healthy, $3,000,000 is being invested in senior community centers across the state.
PSU announces official list of recommended campus closures, including DuBois

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Parsons

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Following a leak of recommended campus closures, Penn State released Tuesday the official list. In the release, the university confirms that seven campuses have been recommended to close over a two-year wind-down period. President Neeli Bendapudi shared that she was truly sorry that the community was learning of the recommendations through the media and not through the school board.
PSU announces official list of recommended campus closures, including DuBois

2 days ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Following a leak of recommended campus closures, Penn State released Tuesday the official list. In the release, the university confirms that seven campuses have been recommended to close over a two-year wind-down period. President Neeli Bendapudi shared that she was truly sorry that the community was learning of the recommendations through the media and not through the school board.
Could Election Day be a holiday in Pennsylvania? One representative hopes so

2 days ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — One State Representative announced plans to introduce legislation that would make Election Day in the Commonwealth a legal holiday. According to Greg Scott (D-54), every vote matters in Pennsylvania, but there are still so many obstructions that get in the way of the right to vote. In a memo to lawmakers, he argues that rigid schedules, long commutes, and lengthy workdays are all things that create limited opportunities for voting.
Four accused of stripping wire, causing $10k in damages to Somerset County apartment

2 days ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Four people have been arrested after they allegedly broke into a vacant apartment and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. On May 10, multiple officers with the Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to an apartment building on Berlin Plank Road for a report of a burglary in progress. A man who had arrived to do maintenance on one of the apartments found four people who were not meant to be there.
Duo charged in Elk County after infant treated for broken bones, bruising

2 days ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The parents of a 5-week-old baby have been charged after officers were called to the emergency room for a report of child abuse. Ian Sobrino, 23, and Tasha Ford, 19, of Saint Marys, have been charged with a felony after an infant was reported to have broken bones and bruising, according to a criminal complaint. On May 2, officers with the City of Saint Marys Police Department were called to Penn Highlands Elk for a report of abuse.