MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After a stormy Wednesday morning and flash flood warning in the afternoon, MetroNews AccuWeather Meteorologist Bob Larson tells WAJR News another round of possibly heavy rain is expected this evening. Larson said the sagging cold front hasn’t pushed through the area yet, and as a result, the Morgantown area could have another…
FAIRMONT, W.Va — State police have arrested a Fairmont man after finding drugs and a neglected dog at his home in Fairmont. State police arrested Gage Hoit, 27, after troopers found opioid pills and narcotis at the home. During the investigation, troopers said they found a dog with visible signs of neglect with an infected…
ELKINS, W.Va. — Police in Elkins say two were killed in a Tuesday evening rollover accident. The crash was reported on North Randolph Avenue at 5:22 p.m. No other information has been released at this time. The crash remains under investigation.
STORY BY SOFIA WASSICK FAIRVIEW, W.Va. — The Town of Fairview is ready to host the Clay District Fair, which is set to begin on Wednesday, August 13. The multi-day festival full of great entertainment and delicious food will take place at 2097 Daybrook Road in Fairview and will continue through August 16. On Wednesday…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Votes over two resolutions by the Morgantown City Council have resulted in some members calling for a change in how they are presented ahead of regular meetings. Ahead of votes on resolutions to formally support federal funding to support disabled coal miners and formally oppose the NextEra MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) project,…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Board of Education appears ready to have a formal vote on whether to change a heavily discussed policy by parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) countywide. The decision to move a formal vote on the school system policy related to crowdsourcing was made after discussions by the BOE during their regular meeting…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The acquisition of water and sewer utilities of the town of Star City by the Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) has cleared another hurdle. The MUB board of directors formally approved the acquisition of the system with just over 875 as part of a 4-0 vote during their regular meeting Tuesday night. Board…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.– The contract for the next phase of the Morgantown Municipal Airport Runway Extension Project has been given the formal green light. The Morgantown City Council unanimously passed a resolution that approved a contract to be awarded to Tucker County-based company Mountaineer Infrastructure LLC at a total bid of approximately $6.74 million. Morgantown Municipal…
HAZELTON, W.Va. — Correctional officers at federal prison in Hazelton are battling an influx of dangerous substances into Preston County lock-up. American Federation of Government Employees Local 420 President Justin Tarovisky said two incidents involving carfentanyl were reported last week with a total of three officers exposed. Tuesday morning, Tarovisky said during a search of…
