ELKINS, W.Va. — A Petersburg woman has admitted to her role in transporting quantities of methamphetamine from Monongalia to Grant County. Court documents said Theresa Marie Lipkey, 43, of Petersburg, was caught with 129 grams of methamphetamine while driving from Morgantown to Petersburg. Lipkey faces up to 20 years in prison for one count of…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police have announced creation of a new task force that will tackle cold cases and violent crime. The West Virginia Violent Crime Task Force )WVVCT) is a partnership with state police, the Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and will be an…
SHINNSTON, W.Va – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has identified three suspects in a Wednesday shooting in Shinnston. Justin Lee Newbrough, 24, of Mannington, and Cody Earl Hinerman, 27, of Fairmont, are wanted in connection with the incident and are considered armed and dangerous. Investigators believe the two suspects are traveling with Sierra Brooke…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Every family has its traditions. For some, it is a particular vacation destination. For others, it is a favorite holiday meal. For the Tallman family, it’s basketball. “When I was a kid, my grandfather, dad’s dad, this was our family vacation. The Tallman’s didn’t go Myrtle Beach, they came to Charleston,” said…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County School System appears to have received positive feedback from students on the new cellphone-focused policy implemented for the 2024-25 school year. Monongalia County Schools Director of Student Support Mike Ryan reported that students and staff have both openly expressed the benefits of having a “smartphone-free” policy as part of…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mon Rivers Trails Conservancy wants to invite Morgantown area residents to hang out downtown on Friday and help support the growth of area recreation. The Co-Op on Pleasant Street will host “Friday for a Cause’ on Friday, March 21, starting at 6 p.m., where specialized drinks will be served by “celebrity…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Officials with the Valley Volunteer Fire Department have offered more information on a car fire on Wednesday that took place on Interstate 79 and spread onto a nearby hillside. The department provided more information as part of a Facebook post on Thursday where it was reported that a hybrid vehicle caught fire…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The City of Fairmont announced that five Fairmont police officers will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Officers Eric Hudson, Adrian Hayhurst, Jack Frost, Tyler Hall and Jared Martin were promoted as part of a ceremony on Thursday based on the recommendation of Fairmont Police Chief Steve Shine and other senior…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Harrison County man has been charged with cruelty to animals after animal control officers found a malnourished dog in his care while taking multiple dogs from a Harrison County residence. Jeremiah Todd, 25, of Harrison County was arrested after deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Senate Education Committee approved Senate Bill 54 that would require age-appropriate instruction beginning at grade 6 on the Holocaust in public schools. The bill sponsored by Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, will now go to the full Senate. Craig Hart, R, Mingo, 6, approved the first portion of the legislation presenting…