MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The local Marine Corps League is holding a “Stuff the Truck” event Saturday to support their “Toys for Tots” campaign. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Earl Anderson Marine Corps Detachment 342 coordinator Christina Miller said they’ll be collecting new toys at the Ollies Bargain Outlet, the first event for the 2025…
ROCK CAVE, W.Va. — One person died in an ATV crash in Upshur County Friday evening. Deputies from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Department responded to the single ATV crash at 7:40 p.m. on Gougerville Road. The single occupant of the ATV died in the crash. No other information has been released. The investigation is ongoing.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia National Guard has begun to set up logistical and personnel support to mitigate the impact of the end of SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. Over 200 service members have been officially authorized to be mobilized by Governor Patrick Morrisey, and they will assist communities with distributions…
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Members of law enforcement have begun to make their preparations ahead of what is expected to be a busy Halloween weekend. West Virginia State Police Bridgeport Detachment Commander Sergeant Kyle Totten offered some safety tips on WAJR’s Talk of the Town ahead of the start of various trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat activities that…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Prosecutors in Marion County have filed charges against a Wheeling defense attorney alleging misconduct in a recent murder case. Defense Attorney Elgine McArdle is accused of violating an order issued by Marion County Circuit Court Judge David Janes in November of 2024 barring any disclosures of Child Advocacy Center evidence in the…
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — No injuries have been confirmed in a train/vehicle collision in downtown Bridgeport. Police and fire were called to the train crossing at Main Street just before 9 p.m. and found the occupants were able to exit the vehicle prior to the collision. Other intersections in the downtown area were disrupted during the…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office has officially kicked off a tour of West Virginia high schools in an attempt to increase voter participation. Secretary of State Kris Warner has made appearances in high schools in Wood, Brooke, and Jackson counties, along with 22 other counties, as part of a statewide…
