WTAJ-TV (Altoona, PA)

WTAJ-TV is a television station affiliated with CBS and operates on virtual channel 10 and UHF digital channel 24. It is licensed to Altoona, Pennsylvania, and serves the West-Central Pennsylvania area. The station is part of Nexstar Media Group. You can find WTAJ-TV's studios on 6th Avenue in Altoona, while its transmitter is situated in Logan Township.

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Xtra Points: Steelers Draft Special

21 hours ago | wtaj.com | Riley Holsinger

by: Riley Holsinger Posted: Apr 23, 2025 / 07:53 PM EDT Updated: Apr 23, 2025 / 07:53 PM EDT ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) – WTAJ is debuting a brand-new show called “Xtra Points,” which will break down sports topics both locally and nationally.
Municipalities hold off on voting for Explore Altoona decertification

22 hours ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Ahead of Thursday’s Blair County Commissioners meeting, Explore Altoona has thanked the 18 municipalities that have declined to vote on the group’s decertification. In a release, they noted that 18 out of 25 municipalities opted not to vote on the ongoing fight to decertify the organization. The group went on to say that they have “extensive accomplishments” as the county’s tourism promotion agency and that the decision to try and decertify them came as a shock.
Four banned from Pennsylvania casinos for leaving children alone to gamble

22 hours ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Four men have been added to the Involuntary Casino Exclusion List after they left children unattended to gamble at casinos. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), 17 people have been added to that list, but four of whom were added for leaving children unattended. The exclusion list prevents them from entering casinos in Pennsylvania and betting online.
Pennsylvania projects that work to combat environmental concerns may now apply for grants

1 day ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — In celebration of Earth Day, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that it’s accepting grant applications for environmental projects. The Growing Greener Plus Grant Program is now accepting applications for its next round and will do so until June 20. The program is the largest investment of state funds to address critical environmental issues, according to a release.
Congressman Glenn Thompson accepts prestigious award and talks about issues farmers are facing

1 day ago | wtaj.com | Tristan Klinefelter

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson was awarded with The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Golden Plow award, the highest honor for elected officials. The award recognizes outstanding commitment to advancing agricultural policies and supporting America`s farmers and ranchers. This prestigious award highlights leadership, dedication, and collaboration in shaping legislation that strengthens rural communities and the agricultural economy.
Pennsylvania Game Commission shares heaviest bears harvested in 2024

1 day ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission shared the weights for the heaviest bears that hunters harvested in the 2024 season. The harvest’s nine biggest bears all topped 600 pounds, with three of them exceeding 700 pounds. A Lackawanna County man got the largest of them all in Monroe County during the statewide regular bear season in November. His bear weighed 774 pounds.
Two juveniles attacked by dogs in Cambria County, charges pending

2 days ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police said that two juveniles and an adult male were attacked by two dogs, and now charges are pending. PSP reported that on Friday, April 18, they were called to Reade Township for a report of two pitbull mixed-breed dogs attacking two girls and then the man who tried to stop the attack. The girls were walking along a road, on public property, when the dogs attacked them unprovoked, according to the report.
Police: Woman charged for embezzling over $3k from Clearfield County football club

2 days ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Clearfield woman is facing charges after she allegedly embezzled over $3,000 from the West Branch Varsity Football Booster Club. Shawna Rinehart, 41, was charged after police started an investigation in October 2024 into reported missing funds, according to a Pennsylvania State Police report. Rinehart, from 2022 to 2024, was serving as the club’s treasurer and was found to have been embezzling funds.
Jaylen Warren signs tender deal, returns to Pittsburgh

2 days ago | wtaj.com | Riley Holsinger

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) – When the Steelers declined Najee Harris’ fifth year option last year and decided to not resign him this offseason, all signs pointed to the team seeing Jaylen Warren as the succession plan. Warren signed his one-year restricted free agent tender with the Steelers on Tuesday, marking his return to Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania gambled over $574M in March, a new record

2 days ago | wtaj.com | Rebecca Parsons

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that there is a new March record for the amount of money Pennsylvanians gambled. In 2025, $574,534,002 was gambled during the month of March, which was nearly $20 million over 2024’s record. The PGCB noted that there was a significant jump in iGaming revenue of over $47 million. In total, iGaming made over $179 million. However, retail slots still maintained their spot at #1, making over $222 million.