HARRISON COUNTY, WV – The state Department of Highways plans to close a lane of I-79 on the northbound and southbound side beginning Monday in Harrison County. Crews will perform a bridge inspection during the day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, November 18, 2024 through Thursday, November 21, 2024. Watch for workers…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– A Morgantown businessman has been named as West Virginia’s only Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA). Frank Vitale has been appointed as the West Virginia CASA by the 25th Secretary of the Army, Christine Wormuth, where he will help commanders at various levels build on relationships with the public.…
FARMINGTON, W.Va. — Sunday marks the 56th anniversary of the Farmington No. 9 Mine tragedy in Marion County that claimed the lives of 78 coal miners. The event will be held at the Farmington #9 Memorial site off Route 250 in Mannington at 1 p.m. On November 20, 1968, 78 miners were killed in a…
PARSONS, W.Va. — The man accused of shooting and killing his brother over a land dispute has been sentenced to life in prison. A jury deliberated for about 30 minutes in October before convicting Robert Tennant of first degree murder. The jury also recommended no mercy for Tennant. Tennant shot his brother in April of…
MILL CREEK, W.Va. — A Randolph County student has been arrested after bring firearm to school, according to Superintendent Shawn Dilly. The unidentified student was arrested Thursday evening after students made the report to officials at the Tygart Valley Middle/High School. Dily released the following statement to the community: We are deeply grateful to the…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The proposed civilian complaint form related to the Morgantown Police Department will include opportunities to compliment interactions with officers. The Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board unanimously agreed to move forward on the adjustments made to the proposed form, which include a combination of language clarity as well as the addition…
GRAFTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Taylor County to half-staff from Friday, November 15, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of United States Army Corporal Howard Godwin, Jr. Corporal Godwin Jr. of Grafton enlisted in…
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Detectives from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department have arrested a pair from Morgantown in connection with theft from mailboxes and fraud. Detectives say Jason Pancoast, 31, and Ashley Hoskins, 34, both of Morgantown, are accused of taking checks from mailboxes, increasing the amounts, and using the mobile deposit feature to slip…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Commissioners in Monongalia County have asked the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness (WVCEH) to conduct an investigation into operations at the Rainbow House after receiving a letter alleging serious issues at the facility. The Rainbow House is open to all but prioritizes members of the LGBTQ community and received a $250,000…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Police in Morgantown have made two arrests following assaults in downtown. Samuel Woart, 25, of Morgantown, has been charged with malicious assault. Phillip Jean-Louis, 30, of Medford, Massachusetts, has been charged with attempted murder. On Nov. 1, police said a victim was attacked on Walnut Street in the early morning hours with…