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Daily Archives: January 17, 2025

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At least four crashes snarl I-79 southbound in Marion County Friday

Local NewsBy mike.nolting@wvradio.comJanuary 17, 2025

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The southbound side of I-79 in Marion County reopened around 5:45 p.m. after at least four accidents Friday afternoon. Accident reports began coming in around 4:30 Friday afternoon and by 5 p.m. the southbound side was closed. No information has been released about the accidents as of 6 p.m. Friday.

Mountainlair entrance closed due to falling ice

Local NewsBy mike.nolting@wvradio.comJanuary 17, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The front entrance to the Mountainlair has been closed due to falling ice, according to a social media post from WVU Safety & Wellness. Officials are asking students to use the side door beside the Mountaineer statue, or the ADA entrance by the Student Engagement and Leadership offices. No other information is…

Pedestrian hit at Fairmont Walmart Friday

Local NewsBy mike.nolting@wvradio.comJanuary 17, 2025

WHITE HALL, W.Va. — One person was transported after being hit by a vehicle in the Fairmont Walmart parking lot Friday morning. The incident was reported at 12:12 p.m. and the unidentified patient was transported with unspecified injuries. The White Hall Police Department, deputies from the Marion County Sheriffs Department responded and membersof the Valley…

Donation in Jerry West’s name dishes out $5 million assist to WVU students

Local NewsBy mike.nolting@wvradio.comJanuary 17, 2025

DOH crews prepare for yet another serious winter weather event

Local NewsBy mike.nolting@wvradio.comJanuary 17, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The beleaguered crews clearing roads for the state Department of Highways (DOH) are preparing for yet another winter weather event. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Chief Engineer for Special Projects Jacob Bumgarner said the workers have been working 24-hour shifts at least for the last four weeks. So far, the feedback…

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