Tim Durkin

Altoona, Pennsylvania, State College

Multimedia Journalist at WTAJ-TV (Altoona, PA)

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court to rule on warrantless searches for private land owners

2 weeks ago | ij.org | Hayden Thompson |Tim Durkin

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday surrounding whether state game wardens should be allowed to walk onto posted private property to regulate game laws. Attorney Joshua Windham, who represented both the Punxsutawney Hunting Club and Pitch Pine Hunting Club, argued in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that clubs are private places where game wardens have “destroyed” the privacy that clients pay for.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to rule on warrantless searches for private land owners

2 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Hayden Thompson |Tim Durkin

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday surrounding whether state game wardens should be allowed to walk onto posted private property to regulate game laws. Attorney Joshua Windham, who represented both the Punxsutawney Hunting Club and Pitch Pine Hunting Club, argued in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that clubs are private places where game wardens have “destroyed” the privacy that clients pay for.
Coroner rules Central Pennsylvania woman's shooting death a homicide

3 weeks ago | wtaj.com | Tim Durkin |Rian Bossler

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Centre County Coroner’s Office ruled the death of a woman in Boalsburg a homicide, but the investigation is still ongoing. 35-year-old Chelsea Knepp, formerly of Grampian, died in December 2024 after suffering a gunshot wound to the head, Coroner John Kubalak found. At the time, her boyfriend said the gun went off after a struggle between the two. Centre County District Attorney Bernie Cantorna said this case is still under investigation.
State College moves forward with first phase of Urban Forest Master Plan

1 month ago | wtaj.com | Tim Durkin

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – State College is entering the first phase of its Urban Forest Master Plan, which they hope will let them make more informed environmental decisions in the future. The borough is currently on phase one of four in total. This first phase includes performing a tree canopy assessment, which indicates how much ground is covered by canopies when viewed from above.
Pennsylvania officials react to Trump's order to close the Department of Education

1 month ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons |Tim Durkin

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, March 20 facilitating the closure of the Department of Education. He said that the goal of the order was to give the power of education back to the states, but not everyone was happy with that decision, including, Pennsylvania leaders.
Elected officials continue to weigh in on proposed SCI Rockview closure

1 month ago | wtaj.com | Tim Durkin

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Elected leaders from Centre County and the Chamber of Commerce are taking a closer look at several local issues and challenges that could negatively impact the local economy. The chamber hosted a breakfast to discuss local issues with officials. The topics ranged from the lack of affordable housing, the timelines for new construction projects and the state of higher education.
PA Department of Education looking to create new strategic plan for higher ed

1 month ago | wtaj.com | Tim Durkin

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – Pennsylvania’s Department of Education is coming up with a new plan to advance higher education, and they want the public’s help to do it. There will be five total hearings across Pa. this spring. The first was at Penn State and went into the goals the department has for higher education. They want to make it easier for students to earn degrees and lower the cost of a college education.
'First of its kind' report praises I-99's wildlife corridors

1 month ago | abc27.com | Tim Durkin

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A new report is highlighting successful wildlife protection stories across Pa., and Centre County is on the list. The report comes courtesy of PennEnvironment, a Pa. environmental advocacy group.
Upcoming fundraiser to help save historic Centre County barn

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Tim Durkin

PINE GROVE MILLS, Pa. (WTAJ) — There is a new push to help save an old barn in Centre County, but it will not come cheap. Penn State initially planned to demolish the Kepler Barn in Pine Grove Mills, but members of the community wanted to preserve it. Owner of Pine Grove Hall Liz Grove says the university is now giving the community until June 1 to raise $500,000. That is the amount the university says will be needed to restore the crumbling structure. Pennsylvania Reps.
'First of its kind' report praises I-99's wildlife corridors

1 month ago | wtaj.com | Tim Durkin

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A new report is highlighting successful wildlife protection stories across Pa., and Centre County is on the list. The report comes courtesy of PennEnvironment, a Pa. environmental advocacy group.