MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The suspect charged with first degree murder in the disappearance of Kimberly Osborne has waived his preliminary hearing. Court documents said there was a text message exchange between Joseph Nevera, 51, of Morgantown, and Osborne on the day she went missing, May 12 that acknowledged she was in a relationship with another…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– Multiple agencies are on the scene of a standoff at the Cranston Edwards Law office on Dorsey Avenue in Morgantown. The incident began at 12:28 p.m., according to dispatchers at MECCA 911. Dorsey Avenue is blocked in both directions on either side of the law office as the situation unfolds. No other…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker reflected on the process that resulted in the return of Rich Rodriguez to coach the Mountaineers. On MetroNews “Talkline,” Baker said everyone had an opinion about the former coach and how he left to take the head coaching job in Michigan.…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va — An employee of the Rosa Spa has been arrested after police said she sexually assaulted a woman during a massage Saturday. Xiaofang Huang, 39, was working around 12:30 p.m. when the victim came in to the Fort Pierpont Drive location and requested a massage. The victim said the sexual assault continued for…
WESTOVER, W.Va. — A Westover resident has been charged after police found an electronic device he owns that contained images portraying sexual violence against children. Police started an investigation into Justin Weston, 41, in March when they seized the devices from a residence on Parkview Drive. A review of those devices uncovered six images of…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown City Council will consider the appointment of an acting city manager and an increase in fire fees Tuesday. After notifying the city council he would retire in September, City Manager Kim Haws set his final day of work as December 20, 2024. Since Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli is preparing to…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Projects in Monongalia County funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will receive extensions for completion. The Monongalia County Commission unanimously approved Period of Performance extensions for infrastructure projects involving the Little Creek Public Service District, the Ministers Run Water Association, the Clay Battelle Public Service District, and the Monongahela…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Commissioners in Monongalia County are considering a change in employment conditions for contract security officers working for the school district. If approved, the plan could be put into action for the beginning of the 2025 spring semester. During a work session with commissioners, Director of Safe Schools and Athletics for Monongalia County…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown Mayor, M. Joseph Abu-Ghannam has been named one of the inaugural recipients of the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Centennial Under 40 Impact Award. The award recognizes and celebrates the achievements of elected officials under the age of 40 from NLC member cities, towns and villages. The winners were chosen from…
WESTOVER, W.Va. –– The City of Westover is ready to celebrate the holidays with their 1st Annual Westover Winterfest. The festivities will take place at the Westover VFW on Sunday, December 15, starting at 3:00 p.m., where Morgantown area residents are encouraged to stop by and enjoy a variety of Christmas-themed activities. This will vary…