BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va.– The Cooper’s Rock overlook will be closed until the summer of 2026, according to the West Virginia State Parks. During the closure crews will be replacing the pedestrian bridge connecting the overlook to the main area of the park. “Ensuring the safety of our guests is our top priority,” West Virginia State…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Police Department is warning the public about an email phishing scam. The emails use false justifications with the city logo to request funds. In some cases the emails reference pending meetings or transactions, and have even attempted to impersonate the city Planning Commission. The emails have reportedly targeted businesses and…
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. –– The campaign for a new shelter for Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia got a $50,000 shot in the arm from Your Community Foundation (YCF) Thursday morning. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” YCF President and CEO Patty Showers Ryan said the gift is made possible by the estate of…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University (WVU) will have a new provost in place in the next several days with the help of Greenwood Asher & Associates. Four candidates have been invited to campus, and the search committee, faculty, staff, and students have already had the opportunity to meet with Jennifer Roberts from the University…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — An incumbent Marion County commissioner is fighting to keep her spot on the 2026 ballot for reelection. The lawsuit was filed by Marion County attorney Joey Garcia on behalf of Marion County Commissioner Linda Longstreth against Commission, Commission President Ernie Vangilder, Commissioner Robert Devaul, and County Clerk Julie Kincaid. The lawsuit states…
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving a 45-year sentence after being convicted of conspiring to import tons of cocaine into the United States, was released from U.S. Penitentiary Hazelton Monday night. Sources reported his release to WAJR News just hours after he was pardoned by President Donald Trump.…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va — Sawyer Dennison, life-long West Virginian and West Virginia University graduate, is proud and prepared to be running for District 78 in the House of Delegates. Prior to running for the election, Dennison obtained a great background in politics. He worked full-time for Sen. Grassley, and interned on Capitol Hill with Gov. Morrisey…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first winter weather maker of the year will land overnight, bringing very different conditions across the state. National Weather Service Meteorologist Matt Brudy said the Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from midnight Monday through 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall is expected to hit between 4 and 9…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The United States Marshals Service is searching for a suspect for violation of the conditions of his pretrial release in Clarksburg. Joseph Michael Angiulli, 32, was realeased following his November arrest for selling fentanyl withion 1,000 feet of a school and failedto report to court on November 14. Angiulli is described as…
