MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Severe Weather Awareness Week in West Virginia runs from March 24 through 28 and includes a statewide tornado drill this Tuesday at 11 a.m. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” MetroNews Accuweather Meteorologist Jeff Nordeen said at 11 a.m. Tuesday Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts on local radio and TV stations, and…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The owner of a Morgantown-based construction company has admitted to harboring illegal aliens and tax fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia announced on Monday that Hetzon Marroquin Reyes, 40, owner of A&M Homes, LLC, admitted to hiring and harboring illegal aliens to work for his company…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va – An accident involving a school bus was reported in Monongalia County Monday afternoon. Officials with MECCA 911 confirmed that the accident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on 201st Memorial Highway in front of the Suncrest Towne Centre. It was also confirmed that no injuries reported as a result of the accident. West…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a home health worker in Morgantown. The West Virginia State Police announced that Pervous Badilishamwalimu, 81, was taken into custody for allegedly groping the victim while she was caring for his elderly sister in the Twin Knobs apartment complex. According to court documents, Badilishamwalimu…
LEWIS COUNTY, W.Va. — Troopers from the state police arrested a 33 year Lewis County resident after passing out from drug use while taking care of an infant. March 16, troopers responded to a residence on High Street in Jane Lew where an infant was in the care of Dylan Sharples. . The person who…
FARMINGTON, W.Va. — The North Marion High School Marching Band has been selected to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade coming up in December. On WAJRs “Talk of the Town,” Band Director Matt Morgan said when he opened the letter and read the news, he was in complete shock. Morgan said the first person…
CHEAT LAKE, W.Va. — Monongalia County lawmaker Delegate David McCormick, R, 82, is working with state and federal officials to make changes to the operation of the Lake Lynn Power Station. During the drought of 2024, operator of the facility Eagle Creek Renewable Energy released water from the lake in order to increase the dissolved…
MANNINGTON, W.Va. — The Mannington Middle School has been added to the Endangered Properties List; the move is expected to raise awareness and interest in the rehabilitation of the historic structure. project. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Marion County Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Heston said the designation will lead to more visibility and community…
ELKINS, W.Va. — After two attempts to consolidate schools in Randolph County and the uncertainty of state and federal funding, reduction in force (RIF) hearings begin this week in Elkins. Information from BOE agenda shows plans to terminate four school counselors, a special education teacher, and the coordinator of transportation. Earlier this year the BOE…
Morgantown, W.Va. – The Monongalia County Republican Executive Committee (MCREC) has launched a flood relief supply drive for the families in the southern part of the state recovering from recent floods. Residents are asked to bring non-perishable food items, especially children’s snacks and drinks, as well as monetary donations to All-Pro Photo & Framing at…