BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — In the city of Bridgeport, the city council has voted to proceed with one internal investigation and put another on a temporary hold. Investigation “A” was requested by the previous administration with Flannery Georgalis, LLC, and former U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld when allegations of employee misconduct and possible harassment were brought to…
MORGANTOWN, WVa. —The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a school bus violation by a motorist on the first day of classes. On Tuesday, the first day of classes, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department began a new initiative to enforce school bus safety, and it was put into action, leading to immediate results. Samuel…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first day of school for students in Monongalia County Schools is in the books and looks to be a successful start. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Superintendent Eddie Campbell said after months of preparation he was glad to get out and watch the return of students to buildings. He recognized…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Battle of the Badges’ blood drive will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Morgantown. A friendly battle between the IAFF Local 313 and WV FOP Lodge #87, the goal of this event is to see which organization can…
KINGWOOD, W.Va. — Three are facing felony charges following an investigation into a July fight at a Terre Alta residence investigated by the West Virginia State Police. Troopers responded to a report of a fight on Sanders Street and found Timothy Kenneth Zerfoss, 32, of Falling Waters, on the ground with multiple facial lacerations, visible…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University has announced plans to bring former West Virginia University President Gordon Gee back this year as an advisor. The 81-year old with more than four decades in higher education management will hold academic residencies over the next year in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, the Moritz College…
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — As the Democratic Party fights to maintain their majority status in Monongalia County, their leader reports a lot of energy. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Monongalia County Democrat Executive Committee Chairman Cal Carlson said he is the leader of the Democrat stronghold in the state. Carlson, the second youngest committee…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The popular student-only concert hosted by West Virginia University brought thousands of Mountaineers to the Evansdale Rec Fields to put Move-In Weekend festivities to a close. The 2025 iteration of FallFest was hosted on Monday, where four-time Grammy winner and Charleston native Sierra Ferrell headlined the night of acts, which also included…
PARSONS, W.Va – A motorcycle rider is recovering at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital a crash involving an ambulance accident early Sunday morning. State police were called to the scen on Seneca Trail, near the Tucker County High School just after midnight. HealthNet transported the victim for treatment. No other information has been released.
