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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Ruby Summer Concert Series, hosted by the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust and the City of Morgantown, has been an annual tradition since 2022. Each year, the concert series hosts 12 free community concerts on Fridays spanning in June through August. In 2023, the Ruby Summer Concert Series drew in an…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Detroit man has been found guilty of multiple counts opf selling dangerous drugs in Harrison County after a four day trial. Emmitt Renand Richardson, 52, of Detroit, Michigan, was found guilty of six charges related to the sale of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Harrison County area. Court documents said Richardson…

WILSONBURG, W.Va — One person was flown for treatment following a stabbing at a Harrison County hot spot. Deputies from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department responded around 10:30 p.m. at Christine’s Hot Spot next to the BFS on Wilsonburg Road. The Clarksburg Fire Department property in North View was sued as the landing zone for…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia Democratic lawmakers are on their statewide “Kitchen Table Tour” to listen to voters prior to the start of the 2026 legislative session. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Monongalia, 79, said the tour began Thursday in Huntington, and they want to address voters in person at…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The most recent Clery Act report from West Virginia University (WVU) is comparable to the report from the previous years, with some increases. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” University Police Chief Sherry St. Clair addressed incident reports at Boreman Hall specifically that were highlighted in a recent report from the Daily…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) officially launched Vision 2030 to the public earlier this week. Vision 2030, developed in collaboration with RTI International and Keen Point Consulting, is a plan designed to make West Virginia more competitive when it comes to science and technology grants and create a skilled…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is accepting applications through Oct. 10 at noon for the Momentum Initiative Grant cycle. A total of $19.2 million dollars will be awarded to agencies across five areas targeting substance abuse disorder and recovery. Recent data has shown West Virginia is leading the nation in the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Police have issued a Campus Warning following the theft of a vehicle owned by a contractor from the Health Sciences area of campus. The white 2012 GMC Sierra truck with a Pennsylvania license plate ZXP4905 was last seen at 8:30 p.m. Thursday and was reported strolen the following afternoon.…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. District Judge Thomas Kleeh denied a motion by the City of Morgantown to dismiss a compensation case filed by nearly 60 city current and former firefighters. Judge Kleeh also left both parties with the option to seek a summary judgment after discovery is complete. Morgantown firefighters argue the city has not…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Two in Fairmont are facing charges after a female toddler who was locked in a home fell out of a two-story window. Fairmont police said Victoria Frampton, 23, and Anthony Grogg, 22, placed a child lock on the door to prevent the child from getting out. Police noted that the child was…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A rock slide and vehicle accident is under investigation in Marion County. Around 6:25 a.m. a rock slide and accident with entrapment was reported on U.S. Route 250/Husky Highway near Pine Grove Road. One person was transported with unspecified injuries and the road has reopened. The accident is being investigated by The…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner wants to see an increase in partnerships that have been used to develop growing parts of the Mountain State in areas of decline. The topic of private-public partnerships was highlighted by Warner as part of the West Virginia Economic Development Council Annual Fall Conference in…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After an extended period of dry weather, wide spread rain has finally returned across the Mountain State. MetroNews AccuWeather meteorologist Chad Merrill said from 8 a.m. Tuesday to Thursday morning, rainfall totals have been adding up across the region. The rain has been heavy at times but has also included some of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Republican Executive Committee is ready to welcome a nationally recognized guest to take part in their annual fundraising event. The 15th Annual Regan Dinner will be hosted at the Lakeview Golf Resort on Thursday, October 16, starting at 6:00 p.m., where members of the Monongalia County GOP and local…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A 38-year old Salem man has been sentenced to life with mercy in a murder over a $100 drug debt. In addition to the sentence for murder, Dennis Allen High, 38, was also ordered to serve up to 5 years for conspiracy to commit kidnapping. High’s sentences will run consecutively and he…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. —Harrison Circuit Judge Joseph F. Shaffer Jr. sentenced the woman guilty of hitting a DOH worker while driving drunk to 2 to 10 years of home incarceration. Kiley Michelle Wagner registered a BAC of .20 after the accident in March of 2024. The judge cited a lack of prior criminal history, good behavior…

WESTOVER, W.Va. — An assistant manager at a Westover retail store has been charged with embezzling the night deposit of more than $1,300 earlier this month. The investigation began Sept. 10 when Westover police were notified by the management of the Dollar Tree on Fairmont Road that assistant manager, Angela Orinick, 46, of Westover, was…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The move for Milan Puskar Health Right to their new Scott Avenue location appears to have suffered another delay, and it has resulted in members of the Monongalia County Commission speaking out in frustration. After the commission’s regular meeting Wednesday, where email correspondence from Milan Puskar Health Right Executive Director Laura Jones…

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Police in Buckhannon have charged a male suspect after he allegedly set a tent on fire with a woman inside and threatened to cut her throat over an apparent debt. The victim met with the Buckhannon Police Department Sept. 13 and told them the incident occurred behind the former Novelis plant. The…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The city of Fairmont has released their redevelopment plans for the former Fairmont Box Factory site, estimated to cost around $4 million. According to the Director of Planning and Development for the city, Shea Strait, the site will serve as the second major trailhead in the city and be home to the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Health Department is prepared to participate in the free annual distribution of naloxone, a substance used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Representatives with the MCHD Quick Response Team will be joined by local volunteers at 10 different locations around the Morgantown area to take part in…

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Deputies from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a suspect accused of selling dangerous drugs within 1,000 feet of a school. Dale Cutright, 36, AKA “Cutty,” has numeroud tattoos and is thought to be in the Upshur County area. Cutright was indicted earlier this month for delivery of a controlled…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Board of Education hopes to continue to see county school systems be supported by legislatures that represent the county in Charleston. The County BOE hosted seven elected officials as part of their annual legislative meetings that were hosted on Tuesday, a record number for the number of legislators that…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The portion of the Mason Dixon Highway that was closed for several hours after a crash that involved two tractor-trailers has reopened. The crash and hazardous materials cleanup closed the Mason Dixon Highway for several hours, according to Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes. The crash was reported to MECCA 911 at…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Police Department has released the 2024 edition of the Clery Act report. The report shows no major increases from the 2023 edition and has added hazing information to the data. “Every day, our sworn officers, campus safety officers, dispatchers and other staff members work diligently to ensure our…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg police made an arrest and a dog was euthanized as a result of a recent incident in that city. On June 24th, police responded to the property of David Weekley in Clarksburg to assist with an investigation into suspected animal cruelty. Police said the dog had been laying in feces, had…

TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — City Hall in Terra Alta has reopened following an exposure to narcotics on Monday. Clerk Cam Sisler said a resident found a wallet around noon and turned it in at city hall. Sisler and her co-worker, the only two in the building, went through the wallet to find identification and stumbled…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. -For the first time in a decade, the state Economic Development Conference is being held in the city of Bridgeport at the Conference Center in the planned community of Charles Pointe. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” President of the West Virginia Economic Development Council and Executive Director of the Huntington Area Development…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Deputies from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department are for a missing 39 year old woman and are looking for tips from the public. Brittany Nichelle Brown was last seen at 3:45 p.m. on Monday at the Aldi store in the Eastpointe Center and again in the Sardis are. Brown is described as…

GRAFTON, W.Va. — The Arthurdale woman accused of killing her mother with a lethal dose of insulin has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison. In May of 2023, Kelly Moore, 61, of Aurthurdale, was living with her mother in Grafton when she injected her mother with 20 units of insulin. Taylor County Prosecutor…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As many initiatives come to fruition, both Mon Health and Vandalia Health are excited to announce that they will be expanding their programs and services across the state of West Virginia. To kick their expansions off, Preston Memorial Hospital, which will be celebrating its 70th anniversary shortly, will be expanding. After Preston…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Federal Reserve has lowered the lending rate for the first time since 2024 by 0.25 percentage points. That puts the rate at its lowest level since 2022, in a range between 4 and 4.25 percent. On MetroNews “Talkline,” John Deskins, Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — State police have charged a Monongalia County man in connection with a sexual assault that happened years ago. A juvenile told troopers Ryan Osborn, 27, of Flemington, sexually assaulted them four-to-five years ago. The victim told police Osborn told them to be quiet and not to turn their head. Troopers also confirmed…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU will be hosting its 4th annual Week of Purpose this upcoming week on campus. A week full of interesting events, the Week of Purpose will begin on Sept. 22nd and conclude on Sept. 26th. Throughout the years, this event has been molded to aid students in deciding what impact they would…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown and West Virginia University skyline will get an upgrade in the coming months with a new look for the University Water Tower on the Evansdale campus. “The heartfelt pride we all feel for this University should be physically reflected on our campus grounds which serve as a critical initial introduction…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has opportunities planned this month for students interested in learning more about an appointment to one of the nation’s military service academies or applying for Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” she said each year she helps qualified students learn…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department has charged a Pennsylvania man in connection with the crash into a power pole on the Mileground early Friday morning. Police said Hunter Price, of Smock, PA, was charged with DUI with a BAC greater than .150., arraigned, and released on bond. The crash was reported at…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The state Higher Education Policy Commission has given final approval for changes to the contract of Fairmont State University President Mike Davis endorsed by the Board of Governors (BOG). In August of this year, the FSU BOG approved an increase in compensation from $295,000.00 to $310,000.00, an approximate increase of 5%. Upon…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Preston County man will spend three decades in federal prison for convincing juvenile females to send him explicit videos and images. Steven Seeger, 46, of Bruceton Mills, will spend 30 years in federal prison after admitting to communicating with multiple girls as young as 13 convincing them to send him the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va – Two college students are now facing charges after burning furniture following the recent Backyard Brawl. One student is enrolled at West Virginia University, and the second suspect is reportedly enrolled at Washington & Jefferson College. The students have been charged with malicious burning. Three other suspects in the incident helped with the…

STAR CITY, W.Va. — At the most recent regular meeting of Morgantown City Council, there was a call for other municipalities in the county to take a more active role in helping the homeless population. Officials continue to finalize plans for the area warming shelter that would be available for the 150 homeless people noted…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the public, along with a member of the Morgantown City Council, took part in an open regular meeting of the Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board with statistics as the primary conversation piece. The board convened at the Ascend West Virginia headquarters in downtown Morgantown early Wednesday evening, where…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission will officially voice disapproval over the proposed Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link to officials on a state level. A formal letter disapproving the just over 105-mile transmission power line project proposed by NextEra Energy was unanimously approved during the commission’s regular meeting Wednesday ahead of being sent to the offices…

WESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments in a case regarding a new Vadalia Health facility in Weston. The case, St. Joseph’s Hospital of Buckhannon Inc. vs. Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Co., involves the proposed new $56 million, 29-bed Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital located at the intersection of Rt. 33 and I-79,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Hazel’s House of Hope on Scott Avenue will likely not be the home for the warming shelter for Monongalia County residents this year. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Morgantown mayor and Morgantown Community Resources Board member Danielle Trumble said the issues surrounding the homeless population have been cited as the reason…

MORGANTOWN, W,Va. — The Jim Dunn Run will be held on the Morgantown in the Wharf District Friday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Darlene Dunn, Dunn’s wife said Jim always ran in the Twilight Five Miler and after his passing they renamed the vent in his honor and established…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department location on Grafton Road has been designated as the drop off point for items to help a family recover from a Monday fire. No injuries were reported in the blaze on Owl Creek Road that was fought by eight departments on Owl Creek Road Monday afternoon.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Select members of the Morgantown City Council have openly called on municipalities located around the city to increase their efforts to support the area’s supported warming shelter. Morgantown Deputy Mayor Brian Butcher openly pointed out officials with the Town of Star City, the Town of Granville, and the City of Westover, as…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Fire Marshal’s Office has now been given formal approval to have a dog trained to detect fire accelerants be a part of their team. The Morgantown City Council unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the city and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to have an accelerant detection canine…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A judge in Marion County has set bond for the leader of the Pagan Motorcycle Club after a mistrial was declared in his murder trial. Ryan Lane was the sixth defendant accused in the Oct. 2022 killing of Henry Silver in Carolina. After nine days of testimony and two days of deliberations…

BELINGTON, W.Va. — A couple in Barbour County couple has been charged after failing to report an incident of sexual assault and officials believe that failure to report resulted in an assault of an additional juvenile. Deputies from the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department interviewed Robert Bremingan, 41, and Shawnel Bremingan, 40 Sept. 11 regarding a…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Multiple agencies are on the scene of a fire on the grounds of the Lakeview Golf Resort. Members of the Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department were the first called to the scene at 1:23 p.m. according to MECCA 911. Unconfirmed reports indicate the fire has been restricted to the building behind…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Detectives with the Fairmont Police Department have arrested the suspect in an early Monday shooting and filed attempted murder charges against him. Antonio Evans, 29, was taken into custody Tuesday morning, according to police. Evans has been charged with attempted murder for the Monday incident and arson, destruction of property related to…

TRIANGLE, Va. — The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) has announced a new contract with American Consolidated Natural Resources, Inc. (ACNR) and Iron Senergy. “This is a critical win for our members and their families,” said International President Cecil E. Roberts. “At a time of growing uncertainty in the coal industry, these agreements are…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State residents and West Virginia University students, along with state representatives, stood in solidarity at the Life Sciences Quad on Monday night to remember the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Representatives from Turning Point USA at WVU hosted a candlelight vigil right outside of the Life Sciences Building, where the…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Multiple fire departments were called to the scene of a structure fire on Owl Creek Road Monday afternoon. The structure in the 3100 block of Owk Creek Road is believed to be owned by Owl Creek Contracting. The Clinton District, Triune-Halleck, Cool Springs, Brookhaven, River Road, Reedsville, Valley and Winfield volunteer…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Police in Fairmont are searching for a suspect in an early Monday morning shooting. Police are searching for Antonio Marquise Evans, 29. Evans is a black male, 6-foot 2-inches tall, 190 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Evans was involved in a gunfight on Spence Street with another suspect and fled…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Following social media comments made after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Delegate Anitra Hamilton, D, Monongalia, 81, is facing the possibility of disciplinary action from her peers in the House of Delegates. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, confirmed the discussions include expulsion, as suggested by…

FAIRVIEW, W.Va. –– A Marion County woman has been charged with malicious assault in connection with a weekend attack on an unidentified male in Fairview. Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department said Andrea Boone, 38, stabbed the victim with a fork, bit him before fleeing the scene during a verbal altercation. The attack occured…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Small Business Administration (SBA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers in Ohio and Marion Counties will remain open to process relief applications through September 22 as a result of Father’s Day floods. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” public affairs specialist John Frederick said the centers in Ohio County…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Diversified Energy Terrace was at capacity to start a tour for former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s, I, W.Va., memoir, Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense, Friday night. The tour includes five stops and one virtual event through September 22. The Friday stop at Milan Puskar Stadium was a moderated discussion…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Multiple agencies will direct traffic and be assigned to crowd control operation for the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown this weekend. The participating agencies include the University Police Department, Morgantown Police Department, Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department, and the West Virginia State Police. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Chief Sherry St. Clair provided…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — All lanes of I-68 in Preston County reopened around 1 a.m. Saturday following a crash involving a hazardous material spill. After hours of cleanup, one westbound lane was reopened around 4 p.m. while eastbound traffic continued to be detoured onto Old Route 73. No other information has been released. ORIGINAL STORY:…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — A high-speed chase that began on Kingwood Pike and ended on Emerald Drive in Kingwood has resulted in the seizure of multiple drugs and two arrests. The Preston County Sheriff’s Department announced via press release that Vince McMillen and Amanda Kidd (age and town of residence not released) were arrested on Tuesday…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Morgantown community commemorated those who passed away from the September 11 attacks with the help of Mountain State veterans and first responders. The Valley Healthcare System First Responder-Veteran Resource Fair was hosted at the Morgantown Armory on Thursday, where just over 50 people, along with representatives from the Morgantown…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Alumni Association is ready to celebrate the Backyard Brawl with events and activities scheduled throughout the weekend. The first night of Backyard Brawl weekend will kick off with the 29th Annual Marmaduke Dent Dinner that will take place at the Erickson Alumni Center starting at 6 p.m. This…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission will work with the Town of Star City to help support development within the town’s tax increment financing (TIF) district. The commission unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Star City officials that will allow for the commission to take part in the marketing and selling of property…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) topped 10,000 enplanements as of the Sept. 1 meeting, meeting requirements for additional federal funding for the first time in 13 years. On WAJRs “Talk of the Town,” MGW Director Jonathan Vrabel said the big driver was the regional jet used by SkyWest as opposed to the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown woman was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Smithtown Road, according to West Virginnia State Police. Troopers said around 4:25 p.m. Tuesday a car driven by Marlena Dawn Sloan, 44, of Morgantown, was northbound on Smithtown Road when she crossed the center line and struck a box truck. Troopers…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The water quality at the Cheat Lake and Star City Wastewater Treatment Plants has been awarded recognition on a national level. The Morgantown Utility Board announced that the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recognized both wastewater treatment plants with Peak Performance Awards, which maintains an over 20-consecutive-year run of clean…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County School System announced that increases in state-mandated assessment scores were reported across the board for elementary, middle, and high school students. County Schools Director of Assessment, Accountability, and School Counseling Courtney Crawford reported during the Monongalia County Board of Education’s regular meeting Tuesday that the West Virginia Summative Assessments…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Senator Ben Queen, R, Harrison, was pleasantly surprised with the state financial portfolio presented to lawmakers during legislative interim meetings. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Queen said the financial forecast was better than expected, and there are many areas of agreement with the governor as preparations for the next regular session…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Senator Ben Queen, R, Harrison, was pleasantly surprised with the state financial portfolio presented to lawmakers during legislative interim meetings. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Queen said the financial forecast was better than expected, and there are many areas of agreement with the governor as preparations for the next regular session…

JEFFERSON COUNTY, W.Va. — Residents in Jefferson County are calling for state lawmakers to help oppose a series of transmission lines proposed across the state to support the expansion of data centers in Virginia. Keryn Newman is a member of West Virginians Against Transmission Line Injustice (WATI); she came to WAJR’s “Talk of the Town”…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A 20-year old Maryland man has ordered to state prison for 40 years in connection with a killing Mountain Valley Drive last year. Arnold Johnson, III, 20, of Montgomery Village, Maryland, shot and killed Rashad Alton in July of 2024. Alton was transported to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital but died later of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Ticket scammers ruin big events for fans, and all too often the scammers seem to get away scot-free. Laura Blankenship from Canton, Greater West Virginia, urges potential secondary market ticket buyers to be careful with the Backyard Brawl just days away in Morgantown. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Blankenship said ticket…

MARION COUNTY, W.Va. — Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department investigated a crash involving a school bus Monday morning in Mannington. Five students were on the bus when the crash with another car happened on Margaret Road at 6:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. The Marion County Rescue Squad assisted at the scene.  

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Police in Morgantown stopped a parking garage attack in progress and made two arrests over the weekend. Saturday, police intervened when they witnessed Aden Metheny, 18, of Carmichaels, Pa., on top of an unidentified victim punching him while bystanders attempted to pull him off inside the University/Chestnut Street Parking Garage. As police…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom announced that a local engineering firm has reached out to the commission to see if traffic can be eased around one of the busiest pedestrian crosswalks in Morgantown. In the closing minutes of the commission’s regular meeting Wednesday, Bloom reported that Morgantown-based firm Alpha Associates reached out…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Republican Executive Committee is ready to welcome a nationally recognized guest to take part in their annual fundraising event. The 15th Annual Regan Dinner will be hosted at the Lakeview Golf Resort on Thursday, October 16, starting at 6:00 p.m., where members of the Monongalia County GOP and local…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Effective Oct. 31, hundreds of West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) employees will transition to direct employment for WVU. In addition to streamlining processes and improving access to resources, officials said the move will better align the infrastructure and mission of the institution. Executive Director of Strategic Communication released the following statement::…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The current iteration of Morgantown City Council is about two months old, and at least one member is sharing ideas to address affordable housing and an inadequate number of shelter beds. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Sixth Ward Counselor Mark Downs acknowledged the most recent Point in Time (PIT) count revealed…

BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. – Members of the Bruceton Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department responded to an I-68 crash Saturday afternoon. Crews responded to a vehicle on it’s side in the median with one person trapped inside at the 15 mile marker of I-68 westbound at 2:44 p.m. One victim was pulled from the vehicle with unspecified…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Safe Streets is back with the return of West Virginia University students in Morgantown. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Deputy Chief of the Morgantown Police Department Chris Ruehmer said in about one week the population of the city doubled, not to mention a significant increase in vehicle traffic. The…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Technical Education Center wants motor vehicle enthusiasts around the county to show off their favorite ride. The 2025 MTEC Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show will be hosted on Sunday, September 7, starting at 12:00 p.m. at the MTEC parking lot, where all makes and models will be welcomed for…

VOLGA,W.Va. –– West Virginia-based, Allegheny Metallurgical, forecasts the creation of new high-paying jobs after powering up their state-of-the-art longwall. The company announced the advancement as a result of their recent $1 billion investment into the mine site, facilities, and employees. “We have built a world-class team and facility here at Allegheny Met,” stated Eric Lipinski,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As several cases related to vaccine exemptions—cases involving religious exemptions—are moving through the courts in Raleigh, Gilmer and Berkeley counties, two medical experts, one retired with pre-vaccine experience and another aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics, are weighing in. Retired Dr. James McJunkins described his experience during the polio outbreak when…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — Multiple agencies responded to a single vehicle accident at mile marker 17 of I-68 eastbound Thursday morning. First responders were called to the scene at 11:23 and found a vehicle pulling a gooseneck trailer went off the right side of the road and hit an embankment. The slow lane of the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission has now formally approved an endorsement of an economic development project that has been in the works for close to 40 years. The commission unanimously approved a resolution that supports the development of the I-68 Energy Manufacturing Corridor during their regular meeting Wednesday. The endorsement comes a week…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Representatives with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond have their focus on increasing economic development in the Mountain State. Vice President and regional executive for the Baltimore branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Andrew (Andy) Bauer took part in the first ‘District Dialogue’ forum hosted in West Virginia on Wednesday…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va — Bridgeport police have a arrested a male suspect after he reportedly attempted to take money from a cash drawer at a convenience store. Troy Cunningham, 49, is accused of pushing the employee away from the cash drawer at the BFS gas station after being told he was not allowed to borrow things…

PHILIPPI, W.Va. — A Philippi woman is alive today thanks to a malfunctioning revolver and the help of a family member. On August. 30, Anthony Mayle, 72, reportedly returned to his Proudfoot Road home from the Barbour County Fair intoxicated and looking for his revolver. As he continued to search for the revolver witnesses told…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With the official start of fall just weeks away, Morgantown residents are asking city council members about the warming shelter for the 2025-26 season. Last year, the shelter was operated by Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWV) at Hazel’s House of Hope on Scott Avenue and funded by the city and county. Resident…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown will submit a formal request to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to use leftover grant funds to address blighted areas around the city. The Morgantown City Council unanimously passed a resolution that would submit a request to HUD to allow for approximately $830,000 in…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The judge in the murder trail of Pagan Motorcycle Club member Ryan Lane has declared a mistrial. The jury heard nine days of testimony and began deliberations on Friday before the Labor Day holiday. The jury continued deliberations Tuesday for six hours and was unable to reach a verdict leading to the…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The KOA Holiday Campground at Mylan Park is open for business. General Manager Frank Witt said KOA has three levels of campgrounds- Journey, Holiday, and Resort. The Journey sites are located near highways providing a place for travelers to rest before continuing their trips. The Holiday offers camping along with a…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The Mylan Park Ice Pavilion is opening about one month ahead of schedule and next week will host the hockey version of the “Backyard Brawl.” On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Mylan Park Foundation President Ron Justice said funding for the project came from a variety of community sources, but the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A 27 year old Morgantown man has been arrested after police said he attacked a woman holding an infant in Monongalia County. Deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department were called to a report of a disturbance on Arrowwood Drive Saturday. At the scene, the victim told deputies that she had gotten…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond will host its first District Dialogues event in West Virginia at West Virginia University in the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown Wednesday. The community is encouraged to attend the program, “Unlocking Rural Potential: Identifying and Addressing the Barriers to Rural Investment.” The program will highlight research…

MANNINGTON, W.Va. — After leading the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) for 30 years, Cecil Roberts attended his final Labor Day Picnic in Mannington’s Hough Park. Roberts assumed the presidency in 1995 when then-president Richard Trumpka left the UMWA after being elected as secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO. Roberts won the first of many elections…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, WV – The state Division of Highways plans daytime traffic restrictions on County Route 857/2 (Cheat Road) next week. Paving and shoulder work is planned on County Route 857/2, Clark Road, from the intersection of County Route 857, Fairchance Road, to the intersection of County Route 88/1, Bowers Lane. The work will be…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The popular annual celebration of Italian heritage in the Mountain State has officially kicked off in Clarksburg. The 46th Annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival officially started the festivities on Friday, with events and activities scheduled to take place until Sunday, August 31st. Chair of the Italian Heritage Festival Board Bill Boyles…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The state Division of Highways (DOH) has announced a two year maintenance project on the I-68/US Route 119 overpass bridge that will begin next week. Crews will be replacing the bridge deck, bearings and expansion joints beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 a.m. through mid-fall 2027. During work operations two…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —  A Texas man who was found guilty of first-degree murder for stabbing 26-year-old Jacob Lough to death inside his Morgantown home was given a recommendation of life without mercy. A Monongalia County jury deliberated for less than ten minutes in County Circuit Court on Friday, where Jonathan Ramirez, 24, of Watuga, Texas,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — AAA Mid-Atlantic is forecasting a busy Labor Day travel holiday weekend, but not as busy as recent holidays. The total travel numbers are down slightly due to school, college, and work routines returning to normal for many families. Spokesman Jim Garrity said leaving on either end of your trip is the best…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The jury that convicted Jonathan Ramirez of first degree murder has denied mercy to the Texas resident. Ramirez will spend the rest of his life in a state prison for the murder of Learfield Sports employee Jacob Lough. Ramirez, 24, of Watauga, Texas, traveled to West Virginia in mid-January 2024 to meet…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Salem man has been convicted in the February 2024 drug-related killing over a $100 debt. A jury in Harrison County found Dennis High guilty of first-degree murder with mercy and guilty of conspiracy to commit kidnapping in the killing of Dallion Lewis, 37. Prosecutors said High played a key role in…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Texas man who was accused of brutally stabbing a Learfield employee to death while he was sleeping in his Morgantown home has been found guilty of first-degree murder. Jonathan Ramirez, 24, of Watuga, Texas, was found guilty of killing Jacob Lough in his Milford Street home in January 2024, along with…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — All lanes are open and the cones are gone on an Interstate 79 widening project in Marion County. The new six-lane widening opened to traffic Thursday about 48 hours before WVU’s home opener against Robert Morris. Work on the three-mile section of highway began shortly after Pennsylvania-based Swank Construction Company was awarded…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A long-awaited project that aims to involve several West Virginia counties along with neighboring states appears to have gained traction with Mountain State leaders in Charleston. Monongalia County Delegate Joe Statler announced during the Monongalia County Commission’s regular meeting Wednesday that plans are in place to determine the next steps to get…

FAIRCHANCE, Pa. — A Morgantown man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Stephen Lemro, 74, of Morgantown, is accused of hitting Paula Silvis, 70, at the intersection of West Church and Morgantown Streets Wednesday. Officials said Lemro fled the scene, then returned and was taken into custody by…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Monongalia County jury has found a Pennsylvania man guilty on all charges related to a January 2024 crash on Interstate 79 that killed two Morgantown residents. Thomas Horner III, 39, of Bobtown, was convicted in Monongalia County Circuit Court on Wednesday of two counts of negligent homicide and one count of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The second day of the first-degree murder trial of a Texas man who allegedly stabbed Jacob Lough to death in his home came to a close late Wednesday afternoon at the Monongalia County Justice Center in Morgantown. Half a dozen expert witnesses took the stand in Monongalia County Circuit Court, where they…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — There are 50 K through grade 6 students in classes at the Wisdom Academy, a public brick-and-mortar charter school in the city of Morgantown. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Chairman Javaid Syed said they have transformed the former Monongalia County Schools headquarters building on South High Street from 84 offices to…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va Polixce in Clarksburg have charged a 31 year old women with amnimal cruelty after she threw a small dog in a Clarksburg restaurant. Ida Eckenrode, 31, of Clarksburg, is charged with cruelty to animals, according to the Clarksburg Police Department. Police said Eckenrode got into an argument with her grandmother and threw her…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The 27th president of West Virginia University, Michael Benson, has announced key changes for his leadership team. First, the nationwide search for a new provost and vice president of academic affairs continues, and listening sessions for the campus community are now planned. Listening sessions with different groups are scheduled in Morgantown, Beckley,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown City Council offered the public an opportunity to hear a local perspective on the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) while moving forward with an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). After a request by Third Ward Councilor Louise ‘Weez’ Michael to have a formal presentation on the approximately $450 million project…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Former state Senator Sarah Minear died Tuesday at Harmony at White Oaks in Bridgeport at the age of 84. Minear, who most recently lived at Heritage Point in Morgantown, was first elected to the Senate in 1994 and served for 12 years. Minear was based in Tucker County. She was the first…

GRAFTON, W.Va. — Multiple agencies are investigating a shooting on Maple Avenue in Grafton Tuesday morning. Police said the shooting was reported around 1:10 a.m. and the West Virginia Crime Scene Response Team was dispatched to the scene. The Grafton Police Department, West Virginia State Police, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department, Taylor County EMS and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Police Department is proactively investigating reports of sexual assault on or near the rail-trail system. Officials said no criminal complaints have been filed, but they would like to speak with anyone who may know about assaults in recent weeks. Residents will notice an increased law enforcement presence in areas along…

JANE LEW, W.Va. — Members of the Greater Harrison County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force and the FBI arrested a fugitive from the Pittsburgh area after a lengthy search. Anthony Kraus, 20, of Duquesne, had been a fugitive since failing to report for a recent Pennsylvania drug trial and a hearing on a firearms…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Close to a dozen testimonies were heard on the first day in the murder trial of a Texas man who is accused of killing a Learfield/Mountaineer Sports Properties employee in Morgantown and stealing his vehicle back in January 2024. Jonathan Ramirez, 24, of Watuga, Texas, was in Monongalia County Circuit Court on…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Crews from the Morgantown Utility Board plan to briefly close High Street Wednesday, August 27. the closure is planned around 10 a.m. on High Street between Fayette and Walnut streets for 5 to 15 minutes to flow test a fire hydrant. The road will be reopened as quickly as possible.

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. –– A 34-year old man in Harrison County is facing charges after police said he left a child alone in a garage for a week without food, water, a bathroom, supervision of medical care. Deputies from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department went to the home of Juan Jose Benitez-Chacon on a tip and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Texas man accused in the murder of a Learfield/Mountaineer Sports Properties employee will go on trial in Morgantown this week. Jonathan Ramirez, 24, of Watauga, Texas, allegedly killed Jacob Lough in his Milford Street apartment in January of 2024 and was indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder, burglary and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University officials have released a community notice warning students and their parents about apotentital scam. Students are reminded that university officials will never contact parents or other family members directly to demand payments. University Police have received several reports of scammers falsely claiming officers have arrested students and payments are…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va – The state Division of Highways (DOH) has announced traffic restrictions on I-79 next week near the Pennsylvania state line that is expected to cause delays. Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 26 through 6 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27 the northbound and southbound slow lanes will be closed from mile marker 155.5,…

WESTOVER, W.Va. — The Westover VFW Post 9916 has experienced flooding from recent storms. Water shooting up to two feet out of toilets and sewage smell were the main concerns from the rain. Commander Wilbur England joined WAJR’s “Talk of the Town” to give details. “We had just spent three years putting the Post back…

WHITE HALL, W.Va. — The White Hall Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a Marion County Schools bus. The bus was hit by a pickup truck at the intersection of Holbert Road and U.S. Route 250 at 3:21 Thursday afternoon. Middle school children were on the bus and no injuries were reported. The…

WHITE HALL, W.Va. –– The Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Exchange Bank, James A. Boyers, has announced plans to retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer after 32 years of dedicated service. The Board has appointed Clayton Rice, current Chief Lending Officer, as the next CEO, effective November 1, 2025. “The…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va – A Preston County resident has been arrested after police said he threatened a victim and family if they did not provide transportation to the White House. Roy Whaley III, 26, has been charged with harassment by cell phone for using a social media app to send a message asking for transportation…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. -An alleged leader of an area motorcycle gang is on trial in Marion County in connection with the 2022 murder of Henry Silver. Ryan Lane, 37, is reported to be the president of the Pagan Motorcycle Club chapter that is accused of shooting Silver to death because they believed he was romantically involved…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WestRidge family of development companies, WestRidge Inc., WestRidge Land Holdings LLC and WestRidge Commons LLC have for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Northern District of West Virginia. The businesses have been operated by the Lynch family and Ryan Lynch and the Lynch family, each filed separately. According to the filing, West…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown entrepreneur, author, and Civilian Aid to the Secretary of the Army (CASA), Frank Vitale has now been selected to serve as the President of the West Virginia National Guard Foundation (WVNGF). Vitale is the president and CEO of Forge Business Solutions in Morgantown and a graduate of the Valley Forge Military…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Today makes the beginning of the WVU Medicine Children’s and WVRC Media Cares for Kids Radiothon to benefit patients and families in need. The event runs through Friday, Aug. 22, and will be broadcast live from the Hostetler Family Resource Center on the 10th floor of WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. “We’re excited…

BLACKSVILLE, W.Va. — Sanitary sewer issues in Blacksville are testing the town council, and state and local leaders are stepping in to lend a hand. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Delegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, said he and commissioners in Monongalia County are doing what they can to help them find the money…

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.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University students have officially returned to Morgantown for the start of the fall semester. Over 25,000 students from across the United States and dozens of countries from around the world made their way back into the Mountain State as part of Student Move-In Weekend that started on Thursday and wrapped…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board is ready to move forward on the next phase of a highly anticipated water and sewer infrastructure project. MUB General Manager Mike McNulty announced that the directional drill setup for the Chaplin Hill/Westridge Water and Sewer Infrastructure officially commenced on Thursday with a goal to be completed by…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Multiple departments from the Morgantown area responded to an apartment fire on Saturday at The Villages at West Run in Morgantown. The fire occurred late Saturday afternoon, with at least two apartments considered a total loss. WAJR field reporters on site confirmed that the Morgantown Fire Department, the Star City Volunteer Fire Department,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The 2025 FallFest line up at West Virginia University is heavy on local talent and scheduled for Monday night at the Rec Center Fields on the Evansdale campus. The headliner is Sierra Ferrell, a Mountain State singer-songwriter, roots musician, and four time Grammy winner. Also on the stage will be Seneca, a…

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Former Independent U.S. Senator Joe Manchin will release a memoir in September entitles Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense. , what the self-styled maverick from West Virginia calls his “declaration of independence from the extremes on both sides.” Manchin, 77, served in the Senate since 2010 and announced last year…

DAVIS, W.Va. — Tucker County-based Timberline Mountain has filed a lawsuit against the newly-enacted special EMS fee. Resort officials said the lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court challenging the two percent special emergency ambulance fee imposed on recreation and entertainment businesses passed by the Tucker County Commission and took effect January 1st. The resort…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Motorists who plan to use West Virginia University parking lots this year will have a new policy to comply with. Drivers must register accurate license plate information in the WVU Parking Portal by Sept. 1. License Plate Recognition (LPR) Technology is being used by the Parking Management team that will enable them…

VOLGA, W.Va. — A 20 year old Upshur County man has been charged with first-degree arson in connection with a blaze in an abandoned property. Bricen Siron is accused of setting the home in the Volga area of Barbour County on fire Saturday. Investigators from the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office said Siron confessed…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Georgia man who was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Morgantown home explosion that killed former West Virginia University student Carly Grozier was found not guilty. The verdict was announced in Monongalia County Magistrate Court late Wednesday afternoon, where John Bland was delivered the verdict by a six-person jury who deliberated…

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…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Eleven suspects are in custody as a result of a drug investigation in Marion County Tuesday. Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham said detectives served warrants at a home on Maryland Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Police cofiscated 21 grams of fentanyl, cocaine, meth and paraphernalia during the operation. The only names that have…

MOUNT CLARE, W.Va. — State officials have confirmed the Mount Clare fire Saturday did involve a fatality. The State Fire Marshal provided the information and said additional information will be released later in ther week. The fire was reported Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. on Jerome Avenue. The West Virginia Medical Examiner was also called…

HAZELTON, W.Va, — For the second time in a week a guard at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Hazelton has been transported after being exposed to an unknown substance. The first incident happenedon Wednesday and the second was reported Saturday at 10:15 a.m. Officials have not disclosed what they believe the substance was. No other injuries…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster assistance is flowing in Fairmont following torrential Father’s Day weekend rains and flash flooding. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” City Manager Travis Blosser said residents should prepare themselves for the process. In a word, Blosser said it’s all about your documentation, and the more you…

REEDSVILLE, W.Va. — The community of Reedsville is ready to take part in the 38th Annual Valley District Fair. The Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department will host the near week’s worth of festivities right behind their firehouse on Kingwood Street. The festivities started on Sunday, with the Ron Smith Memorial Car Show. That kicked off a…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Crews for the Morgantown Utility Board will begin cleaning operations next week that could lead to foul odors during work operations. The grit chamber at the Deckers Creek Pump Station will be cleaned Tuesday, August 12 through Thursday, August 14. During cleaning, unpleasant odors could be released in the immediate vicinity of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The wild and wonderful state of West Virginia is in need of 8,255 poll workers for its next election. Being registered to vote and completing a basic, two-hour training session are the only requirements needed to participate. Unlike last election, where it was a last-minute scramble to keep the 1,651 precincts operating,…

WORTHINGTON, W.Va. — The Town of Worthington continues work to repair the sanitary sewer system, and the Plan of Corrective Action has been submitted as required by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Mayor Debbie Heflin said problems started in June of 2024 during an extreme rain event that overwhelmed the system. The plant operator…

HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. — A motorcyclist is recovering after a pursuit with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Friday evening. Rocco Miller, 43, of Clarksburg, was being stopped for having no vehicle registration around 10 p.m. on Rock Camp Road and refused to stop. Miller continued for three to four miles at speeds of about 50…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) has announced plans to begin night operations at the intersection of University Avenue and Walnut Street beginning Sunday, August 10. MUB crews will temporarily close a single lane in both directions of University Avenue at the intersection with Walnut Street beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday. The far…

FARMINGTON, W.Va. — One person was flown from the scene of a two vehicle accident on U.S. Route 250 near North Marion High School. Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and volunteer firefighters from Mannington and Farmington were dispatched to the scene at 6:53 a.m. One crash victim had to be extricated from the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The current mayor of the capital of West Virginia is now set to be the next president of the WV Municipal League. Charleston Mayor and current Vice President of the WV Municipal League Amy Shuler-Goodwin was announced as the next president, where she will take over for League President and current St.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia branches of Northwestern Mutual have once again teamed up with local child advocate organizations to give area children in need the materials to be ready for the 2025-26 school year. Members of the CASA for Kids of Monongalia and Preston Counties were at the Morgantown offices of Northwestern Mutual on…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University graduate Doug Skaff Jr. was known for being a Mountaineer to the core. Following his tragic passing, his family is honoring his legacy with a scholarship gift to benefit future students at the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics. The Douglas J. Skaff Jr. Mountaineer Spirit Scholarship…

SHINNSTON, W.Va. — A former mainstay within the Harrison County community appears to be on pace to be redeveloped into a new facility for Harrison County Animal Control. Harrison County Commissioner Patsy Trecost announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that plans to make use of the just over 40-acre site of the former Sunset…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Monongalia County commissioners have announced the move of their recycling facility and a utility theft problem in the western end of the county. Beginning around 11 a.m. Wednesday the current recycling drop-off site at Westover City Hall will close, and county workers will begin moving bins to the new site at…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown and BOPARC have officially received money from the West Virginia Treasury’s Office as part of a return of unclaimed property. State Treasurer Larry Pack was in attendance on the second day of the 2025 WV Municipal League Conference hosted in Morgantown, where he presented two separate checks to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — North Central West Virginians in at least two counties appear to remain openly against the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL). A four-person panel that was hosted in a practice gym inside University High School in Morgantown spoke in front of just over 150 people on Tuesday, including multiple members of the West Virginia…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Public officials from across the Mountain State have begun to take in the sights in Morgantown to take part in the 2025 WV Municipal League. Day Two of the annual conference officially wrapped up on Tuesday at the Marriott Waterfront in Downtown Morgantown, where the mayors of multiple Monongalia County-based municipalities participated…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is warning the public about a recent involving people impersonating law enforcement officials. Residents have reported receiving calls from people identifying themselves as members of the U.S.Marshals Service or other agencies attempting to collect a fine for not reporting for jury duty or other court-related matters. The…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The proposed construction of the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) will be the focus of a public meeting in Morgantown Tuesday night. The 105-mile, 500,000-volt transmission line would originate in Greene County, Pennsylvania, and end in Frederick County to power a data center while passing through portions of West Virginia. County Commissions in…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The state Division of Highways announced plans a lane closure on I-68 at the Sabraton Overpass Bridge. The lane closure is scheduled from Tuesday, August 5, through Friday, August 22. Crews are working on bridge bearings in the superstructure of the bridge. The exit ramp will remain open during work operations.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — U.S. News & World Report has ranked the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital as the best in the state for the 2025-26 year. WVU Medicine President and CEO Albert Wright has also been awarded a six-year contract extension as the system celebrates several other accomplishments. On MetroNews’s “Talkline,” Wright said the view from…

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The community is encouraged to attend a public meeting Tuesday night regarding the proposed transmission line from Pennsylvania to Virginia to power a data center there. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” resident Juliet Marlier said the 500,000-volt line would go through Monongalia County property that has been in her family…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the activation of Clean and Sanitize Assistance (CSA) for eligible residents of Marion and Ohio Counties under the federal disaster declaration (DR-4884-WV) made by President Donald Trump. The residents can receive a one time payment of $300 for cleaning supplies and sanitation necessities. “West Virginia will leave…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Rivesville man is facing multiple charges after police allege he shot at subjects in a car at Palatine Park in Fairmont. Officers from the Fairmont Police Department said on July 31 Joshua Smith, 21, is accused of pulling a gun and firing at a vehicle with five occupants. At the scene,…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department will be celebrating National Night Out as they host a block party on Tuesday, Aug. 5th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lot outside of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department on 609 West Main Street. Originating in 1984, National…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Public officials representing the City of Morgantown are ready to take part in the 2025 West Virginia Municipal League Conference that will be hosted at the Waterfront Marriott starting August 4. Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble expressed excitement for the opportunity to take part in the first conference hosted in Morgantown since 2022,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Public officials for the City of Morgantown have begun to ponder the next steps to address a significant budget shortfall in the general fund. Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble discussed the approximately $3.2 million deficit for FY26 on WAJR’s Talk of the Town Friday, where she stated that cuts are being considered to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The state Division of Highways has announced plans to close a portion of the ramp system at the intersection of I-68 and I-79. The I-79 south ramp to the ramp to I-68 east will be fully closed during the evening next week. The closures begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board announced that an unplanned outage occurred in the Chaplin Hill area due to a water main break that is currently under repair. The outage is reported to have affected approximately 248 customers in just over two dozen locations in the Chaplin Hill area. The affected areas include 341-1095…

TERRE ALTA, W.Va. — A Terre Alta man faces multiple charges after allegedly fighting with his mother and police during. State police responded after receiving a report from a woman saying her son was trying to kill her. The victim told police she said she didn’t know where her son, Shane Sager, 35, was because…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Health Department announced that a case of rabies was confirmed after a wild animal was captured in the northwestern part of the county. The case was confirmed by Monongalia County Health Officer Dr. Brian Huggins late Thursday afternoon after a raccoon was captured in the New Hill area near…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, wants to see more effort at the state level to bring data centers and take advantage of the provisions of House Bill 2014. House Bill 2014, the Power Generation and Consumption Act, establishes a certified microgrid program. The bill encourages data centers to locate in the…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Volunteer firefighters pulled two dogs from a Fairmont structure fir Thursday morning. Members of the Winfield District Volunteer Fire Department were called to the structure on Colfax Camp Road around 10:20 a.m. Firefighters extinguished the fire on the deck and breezeway before it advanced into theliving area. Two dogs were rescued during…

HARRISON COUNTY, WVa. –– A Harrison County elementary school teacher is one of five being considered for the 2026 Teacher of the Year. The finalists were announced Thursday by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE). Big Elm Elementary School teacher Renee Powell is among the finalists. Powell has six years of experience as an…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — A suspect in a Berkley County kidnapping of a child was arrested in Monongalia County Wednesday night. Officials from the Berkley County Sheriff’s Department were notified by deputies in Marion County that Tiffanie Dokes-Klauser was at the truck stop at I-79and Goshen Road and had an active felony kidnapping warrant. At…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A new paving plan for the City of Morgantown appears to be on track to be given a full green light. The Morgantown City Council unanimously approved moving the 2025 City Street Paving Plan to their agenda, where just over 40 roads are currently projected to be paved within six wards at…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Post 5 Mine Rescue and West Virginia State Mine Rescue Competition is being held at Mylan Park through Aug. 1. The director of WVU’s Academy for Mine Training and Energy Technologies Josh Brady said 21 teams from three states are participating. Two teams were unable to compete due to ongoing operations…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two people are recovering after being pulled from Deckers Creek after a Monday crash involving an SUV. MECCA 911 dispatched first responders to Route 7 near the intersection of Pixler Hill Road at 10:30 p.m. West Virginia State Police troopers said the SUV on its top with the two occupants trapped inside.…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University President Mike Davis is on the final leg of his 2025 “Tour of West Virginia,” which continues through August 1. The tour fulfills a commitment Davis made in 2023 to visit all 55 counties in the Mountain State—a promise he will have kept by the end of this trip.…

WESTON, W.Va. — State police are investigating a three vehicle crash Sunday on I-79 in Lewis County involving an ambulance that injured nine people. An ambulance operated by Harrison County EMS ambulance collided with a personal van while merging onto the roadway. The impact caused the personal vehicle to hit another car. Troopers closed the…

WESTON, W.Va. — A statewide organization with a lawsuit pending against the state Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is responding to the recent armed standoff at the William R. Sharpe Jr. Psychiatric Hospital. Disability Rights West Virginia has filed a lawsuit in Cabell County, alleging the agency is withholding documents that would demonstrate mismanagement and…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — With a federal disaster declaration now in place, officials in the city of Fairmont are providing space for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff to assist residents impacted by the flash flooding over Father’s Day weekend. Speaking on WAJR’s Talk of the Town, Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser said that while residents…

WESTOVER, W.Va. — A benefit concert held in honor of the late Tonie Renner Gentile, who passed from breast cancer in early 2023, will be held at the Westover VFW on July 26th at 6 p.m. Gentile, a beloved individual who grew up in Granville, made it her mission to assist others as she worked…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WV Wellness Festival, sponsored by Dynamic Physical Therapy, will occur on Saturday, Jul. 26th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mylan Park Community Center. Expecting to educate while being fun, the fair will host over 80 interactive exhibitors and provide tons of free giveaways and health screenings for all.…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The comprehensive Clarksburg water system upgrade due to lead services is one of three major projects residents and businesses are enduring. There are active projects with the Thrasher Group in the Stealey, Hartland, North View, Main Street, and Pike Street areas of the city that are expected to be completed by December…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department released the inaugural ‘Wanted Wednesday’ list of featured felons on WAJR’s “Talk of the Town.” The program segment will be a regular offering on Talk of the Town to help law enforcement capture those wanted for outstanding felony warrants and to promote the new MCSD web page.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The city of Morgantown has announced a series of budget adjustments in order to provide a consistent framework for forecasting. City Finance Director Jonathan Furgison said the reconciliation will result in a decrease of $1.01 million for the FY 26 general fund. In prior years the modified accrual basis was used to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The city of Morgantown has received a $9.52 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the next phases of the runway extension project at Morgantown Municipal Airport. Airport Director Jonathon Vrabel said the funding will cover construction work included in Phase 6 as…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va — A Clarksburg police officer has been placed on administrative leave following an incident Friday. Officer Elijah Helsley is seen in a video hitting the suspect, Aaron Mayfield in the head on the morning of July 18. Police said Mayfield was found laying on the ground sat the intersection of Locust Avenue and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown police have arrested a Waynesburg woman in connection with an assault at a downtown church. July 18, police responded to the Trinity Church on Willey Street and made contact with the victim who had wounds to both legs and was bleeding badly. The victim was receiving first aid from people in…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Crews with the Clarksburg Water Board and the state Department of Highways teamed up to make repairs to a watermain and section of roadway in Adamston Monday. At 9:45 a.m. Monday, responded to West Pike Street in Adamston to investigate a water main break. After the water was shutoff in the area,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The League of Women Voters of West Virginia has released its 2025 Legislative Scorecard. Co-president Judy Ball said the organization began the scorecard three years ago as a way to give voters insight into what happens when lawmakers are in Charleston. Ball said she wanted to disseminate the information so voters could…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The city of Morgantown is now facing a second lawsuit related to alleged misconduct by a former city employee. Dan Fluharty, who served as deputy director of Engineering and Public Works from October 2022 to April 2023, has been named in two lawsuits that accuse him of inappropriate touching, sexually charged behavior…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– The St. Francis Alumni Association has honored Paul Massullo, class of 1978, with the Lance Corporal Russell Cyzick Veteran award. The award was created in 2021 to honor Rusty Cyzick, class of 1981, who killed in the Oct. 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine barracks in Beirut. The bombing killed…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department arrested a local man for several felony warrants after he returned to the property he had been evicted from. Deputies arrested Tommy John Watson without incident following a trespassing complaint at the property then learned he was wanted for severalother active warrants. “The safety…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — Deputies from the Preston County Sheriff’s Department arrested a fugitive from Maryland while serving a warrant on Aurora Pike Thursday. Police arrested Michael Ray Reckart on an active warrant involving multiple felony drug charges out of Frederick County. During the warrant service Christina Watson and Lori Rodeheaver were also taken into…

Story written by Sofia Wassick FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University has recently instituted the Martin “Mike” Arcure Memorial Impact Scholarship, an award honoring the late Mike Arcure. This $1,000 annual scholarship will benefit full-time Fairmont State University undergraduates who are in need of financial aid and are former graduates of Marion County, West Virginia,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board has greenlighted a contract with Anderson Excavating to address damage to the Deckers Creek Sanitary Sewer Main Line. The contract valued at approximately $504,000 was unanimously approved as part of an emergency meeting with the MUB board of directors on Thursday in response to a recent landslide that…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department responded to a multi-vehicle accident that took place near the Cheat Lake Bridge late Thursday afternoon. WV511 reported that the accident took place near mile marker 10 along westbound Interstate 68 near the Cheat Lake Bridge at around 4:50 p.m. Thursday. MECCA 911 confirmed that two vehicles…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board announced that a portion of University Avenue will be closed to repair a sinkhole. MUB Communications Director Chris Dale announced via press release that due to inclement weather and public safety concerns, University Avenue will be closed between Falling Run Road and Stewart Street beginning Friday, July 18.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Statler College of Engineering celebrated the last days of a weeklong STEM camp for West Virginia high school female students with the use of real-world technology. The SpaceTrek Engineering Camp welcomed 17 high school-aged students from across the Mountain State to the WVU campus, where they took part…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mobile Black Lung Screening program operated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is back on the road and will be in northern West Virginia and Maryland later this month. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” spokesperson Tia McClelland said they’ll be at Mylan Park July 29 through July…

LOST CREEK, W.Va. — Four people were transported with unspecified injuries following a crash early Thursday in the Lost Creek area. The crash involved a vehicle into a garage at 1:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of McWhorter Road. Deputies from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department three of the occupants suffered serious injuries and another…

BAXTER, W.Va. — A Marion County man has been charged for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a minor who “suffers from mental deficiencies” in the Baxter area. The Marion County detachment of the West Virginia State Police announced that Connor Garoutte, 26, of Fairview, was arrested for multiple instances of alleged sexual acts with…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Water service has been restored in the Clinton Water Association area, and the boil water advisory has been lifted. However, the water conservation order remains in effect. Speaking on WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Patrick Kirby, a representative and employee of Carline Excavating and Hauling, confirmed that water is back on…

WESTON, W.Va – A shooting in Weston injured one and resulted in charges for another resident Tuesday night. Police said Mark Goldsmith, 63, allegedly shot his neighbor, Gregory Borowske, in the abdomen outside his residence on North River Avenue. Goldsmith told officers with the Weston Police Department he shot Borowske after he came on his…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The University Police Department is look for tips to solve a battery case on campus. Details about the case have not been released, but the department has provided images of the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call UPD at 304-293-4357.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Multiple crews responded to a vehicle fire that broke out on Interstate 79 in Monongalia County early Tuesday evening and caused significant delays just south of Morgantown. According to an initial report from West Virginia 511, a semi-truck fire broke out on I-79 south along mile marker 148 near the split with…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Officials from the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office and an elected official are responding to the possibility of a state Board of Education (BOE) lawsuit against the office related to House Bill 2755. The legislation requires the state BOE to have rule changes authorized by the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education…

WESTON, W.Va. — The couple arrested in March after their toddler shot himself in the head and suffered a critical injury have been indicted by the grand jury in Lewis County. State police said they arrested Caleb Heckert, 29, and Corinda Heater, 30, both of Buckhannon, after an interview at their home in which Heater…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced plans for three open house meetings in July to collect public input on the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), which is currently under review. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Kieran O’Malley, Wildlife Diversity Unit Coordinator said the management plan focuses on…

WESTON, W.Va. — The former youth pastor accused of sexually assaulting several child over the course of many years has been indicted by the Lewis County grand Jury. John Radcliff, 58, of Nettie, was indicted for 47 felony charges that reportedly involved eight victims between 1987 and 2003. Radcliff also faces charges in Harrison and…

MARION COUNTY, W.Va. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a crash involving an overturned horse trailer and a driver who fled the scene. The vehicle and trailer went off Whetstone Road and overturned Sunday at 10:42 p.m. Members of the Mannington Fire Department responded to stabilize the trailer and get the horses free.…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A 50-year old Fairmont man is facing charges after police said he strangled a 11 year old boy Monday. The mother of the victim told police Damion McGinley got into an argument with the child and put him in a chokehold in a residence on Circle Drive. Police reported the child had…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Several public entities will not regularly scheduled meetings this week for a variety of reasons. The city of Morgantown announced plans to cancel their schedule regular meeting for tonight do to an administrative problem. In order to meet the provisions of the Open Governmental Meetings Act. The agenda must be posted by…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown resident who attended the Butler, Pennsylvania rally where an attempt was made on Donald Trump’s life shared details of the experience one year later on MetroNews “Talkline.” Alex Soloman attended the rally with his mother and a family friend. They were allowed in the seating area behind the president because…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The investigation into the Dille Street fire in Morgantown is ongoing, and the leadership of the fire department is talking about their procedures. The fire was reported in the early morning hours of July 5th in a three-story apartment building with 13 units. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Lt. Ashley Jenkins…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — After ten days of leak detection and repairs, water service has been restored to customers in the Clinton Water Association service area, though the work is not yet complete. On WAJR’s Talk of the Town, representative Patrick Kirby of Carline Hauling and Excavation said crews worked through the weekend to get…

Story by Mia Henkins MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — 78 of the nation’s top junior golfers will join together to compete at the American Junior Golf Association Inaugural WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Junior Championships. The winner will accumulate points for the American Junior Golf Association tour. The WVU Medicine United Hospital Center is teaming up with…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, elementary school students in West Virginia will return to classrooms governed by a newly implemented disciplinary framework. Senate Bill 199 introduces structured procedures and alternative interventions for addressing disruptive and violent behavior among young students.   State Senator Mike Oliverio (R–Monongalia, District 13) explained that, during…

WASHINGTON D.C.— U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R–W.Va.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, addressed the potential role of West Virginia in advancing weather forecasting capabilities during the nomination hearings for Dr. Neil Jacobs as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. Senator Capito began her comments and…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Progress is being made with restoration efforts in the Clinton Water Association area, and many will get water service back very soon. The water distribution effort will continue today at the Hornbeck Road Walmart and the Clinton Water Association office at 703 Green Bag Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — In the Clinton Water Association service area, progress is being made to restore water, but it doesn’t look like customers will have water this weekend. Representative Patrick Kirby said that means the 11,000 customers in the district remain under a Boil Water/Conservation Advisory until further notice. Kirby said crews have made…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Representatives with the Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board want to meet with members of local law enforcement to review policies related to use of force. In response to anonymous written concerns submitted to the board members over a police interaction during St. Patrick’s Day weekend and unconfirmed reports of U.S.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Representatives with AAA have started to advise residents of an expansion of a statewide law that mandates motorists to slow down and pull into another lane if they see a vehicle parked on the side of the road. Director of Public Affairs for the AAA East Central Office Jim Garrity discussed the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The trend of declining overdose deaths in the state continues and is now setting a record nationally. Over the last two months, the state has recorded the largest drop in opioid overdose deaths, with a 41 percent decrease. According to the West Virginia First Foundation and the federal government, opioid-related deaths are…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Fairmont woman faces animal cruelty and neglect charges following an investigation by city police and child protective services. July 9, members of the Fairmont Police Department assisted agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with a search warrant at a home on Hunsaker Street in Fairmont. Officers…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Clinton Water District customers along Grafton Road have been battling pressure and availability issues since July 3. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” representative Patrick Kirby said 15 percent of the 11,000 customers are directly impacted by the outage, and a total of 6,000 customers are included in the boil advisory/conservation…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Mountain State nonprofit that aims to support and advocate for West Virginia women in the workforce is ready to accept applications for their pre-apprenticeship program focused on construction. WV Women Work Inc. announced that an application portal is officially open for the Step Up for Women Construction Training Program, a 12-week…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission appears ready to have formal discussions related to the planned MidAtlantic Resiliency Link. After a long, steady stream of North Central West Virginia residents spoke out on the 105-mile transmission line that will go through at least two Mountain State counties, Commissioner Sean Sikora announced that a work…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board appears to be back towards making progress on multiple large-scale infrastructure projects. After delays caused by intense rainstorms earlier in the spring, MUB General Manager Mike McNulty and Assistant General Manager Rich Rogers offered updates involving multiple projects that have subcontractors that have returned to normal work schedules,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Board of Education will temporarily wait before making a potential vote on the county schools crowdsourcing policies. Board Member Christina Fattore Morgan recommended the decision as part of the BOE’s regular meeting Tuesday in order to have in-person conversations with School Superintendent Eddie Campbell, Board Members Shawn Smith and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown officials have announced the temporary closure of Hoffman Avenue for Popenoe Run drainage improvements. Hoffman Ave. will be closed for approximately 5 days on both sides of Popenoe Run to allow crews to continue drainage improvements in the area. Detour signs will be clearly posted. Detours: – North side: via Amherst…

MARION COUNTY, W.Va. — Roads in Marion County are slowly getting back to normal following the devastating flash flooding from Father’s Day weekend. The state Division of Highways (DOH) has reopened all roads, and while some are only one lane, residents are able to get around. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” DOH District 4…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has added a total of 12 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for the upcoming year. The university is in partnership with Greenspot for 12 charging stations—six in the upper-level parking garage at the Mountainlair (lot ST-2) and at the Mountaineer Station parking garage (lot ST-3). On WAJR’s “Talk of…

CHEAT LAKE, W.Va. — A side-by-side rider is being treated for unspecified injuries following a rollover accident Sunday night. Around 7 p.m., members of the Masontown and Bruceton-Brandonville Volunteer Fire Departments water rescue teams were called after the side-by-side rolled over an embankment. Because of the victim’s injuries, first responders made the decision not to…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — One person was transported to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after a firework injury was reported from Big Bear Lake. Unconfirmed reports indicate Bruceton EMS, State Troopers and an off-duty deputy offered treatment and the victim was transported by ambulance. No other information about the incident has been released.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One person was hurt in a Morgantown structure fire over the Independence Day weekend. Morgantown firefighters responded just before 5 a.m. Saturday to the three-story 13-unit apartment building on Dille Street Friday. Within six minutes, firefighters were able to rescue the building residents and three pets. One resident was transported J.W. Ruby…

BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va – The Preston County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a rollover crash that injuredone Friday morning The crash was reported on I-68 near the Monongalia and Preston county line at 6:30 a.m. The passenger vehicle collided with a tractor trailer and rolled onto its top in the westbound lanes near the Cooper’s Rock…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The United States Army Ambassadors, part of the U.S. Army Field Band, are the featured act for the free Independence Day celebration Friday night at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” lead vocalist Staff Sergeant (SSG) Emily Perkins said she is a ten-year member of the U.S.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — New Morgantown City Manager Jamie Miller continues to make her rounds to meet face-to-face with other Morgantown area public officials. The Monongalia County Commission spoke with Miller during their regular meeting Wednesday, where she expressed excitement in working with the three commissioners as she begins to slowly work into the position. As…

TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — The town of Terra Alta is ready to host another celebration of the 4th of July with members of their area volunteer fire department. The Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department will host their 99th Annual 4th of July Celebration and Carnival throughout the weekend, with the carnival taking place for the…

CHARLES POINTE, W.Va. — The 1,700-acre planned development of Charles Pointe is on the move with nearly 1,000 jobs and an estimated annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The development by Genesis Partners and Jamie Corton is a diverse mix of retail, industry, education, community spaces, and entertainment. Charles Pointe is right off…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The city of Morgantown invites the public to a free Fourth of July celebration at the Ruby Amphitheater. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Director of Arts and Culture with the city of Morgantown Vincent Kitch said this is one of the most popular events of the year, and he recommends people…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Flash flooding concerns related to residential developments within the Willowdale neighborhood in Morgantown appears to have been addressed with the help of county officials and area developers. The Monongalia County Commission received an update on the flooding that affected residents of Acorn Village during the month of June during their regular meeting…

WESTON, W.Va. — One of the most historic properties in the Mountain State will have more portions of the site preserved for historic purposes. The cemeteries that are the final resting place for patients at the Weston State Hospital, or more known nationally as the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, have been approved on a state level…

COLFAX, W.Va. — The 49 year old woman found dead in the Colfax area has been identified as a long time West Virginia University employee. Erin Bunner was a Fairmont native and WVU employee since 2006. In 2006, she started as a professional technologist at the Health Sciences Center, and progressively worked her way up…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Rainfall totals in the Morgantown area for June and year-to-date each set top-five all-time records. The month of June was the fourth highest since records have been kept, with 8.65 inches of rainfall. The next highest total goes back to 1972, when the area received 9.42 inches of rain. “The fourth highest…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — New Morgantown City Manager Jamie Miller has officially made a formal introduction as part of city administration. Miller officially took part in her first official Morgantown City Council meeting as city manager on Tuesday, where she received endorsements from every single member on the council as well as many city administrators. With…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The new iteration of Morgantown City Council will have Fifth Ward Councilor Danielle Trumble as mayor and Seventh Ward Councilor Brian Butcher as deputy mayor. Trumble was selected in a 4-3 vote, with Butcher, along with new Second Ward Councilor Jodie Hollingshead and new Sixth Ward Councilor Mark Downs, voting in support…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The newly elected representatives for the Second and Sixth Ward seats on Morgantown City Council are now officially sworn in. Second Ward Councilor Jodie Hollingshead and Sixth Ward Councilor Mark Downs took their respective oaths of office during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday, where they offered appreciation towards the residents who voted…

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A Cross Lanes woman has been charged in Upshur County for allegedly threatening a 68-year-old man with a scoped rifle while wearing body armor. The West Virginia State Police announced that Jocelyn Krum, 28, of Cross Lanes, was arrested after the reported incident that occurred on Sunday at a Buckhannon home located…

ELKINS, W.Va. — A Valley Head man accused of injuring two Randolph County Sheriff’s deputies while driving drunk has been formally charged on multiple counts. The Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced that James Brice Scott, 19 of Valley Head, was indicted on three DUI related charges and three separate vehicle related offenses for allegedly…

GRAFTON, W.Va. — Police in Grafton have arrested three people after finding drugs within reach of a 16-year-old. Police conducted trash pulls at the home where Sheila Bowman, 43; Gary Moyer, 74; and Clyde Bowman, 45, resided with the child after receiving tips about drug-related activity for the last six months. Investigators said burnt foils,…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Upheaval continues in the city of Bridgeport. Former Director of Engineering and Public Utilities Beth Fox has filed a lawsuit accusing current and former employees of discrimination, harassment, and defamation. The suit was filed Monday in the Northern District of West Virginia and accuses former City Manager Pat Ford of sex discrimination…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Emergency repairs are underway on I-79 northbound at the Goshen Road exit following a truck fire that was first reported around 2 a.m. Monday. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” State Division of Highways (DOH) District 4 Engineer Earl Gaskins said speed is the likely factor in a crash that resulted…

PHILIPPI, W.Va. –– The Tygart Lake drowning victim has been identified as Dustin Nixon, 19. Nixon was swimming with friends Sunday afternoon at Tygart Lake near the Barbour/Taylor County line when he went under and did not resurface. Officials from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said his body was recovered a 7 p.m.…

Story by Sofia Wassick MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After much reformation and revision, the ‘Adopt-A-Street’ program in Morgantown is back in full swing. The program, created by the Engineering and Public Works and Development Services departments, hopes to clean and polish city-owned streets across Morgantown through the help of local volunteers, organizations and businesses. Following their…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Board of Education wants members of the county schools community to take part in the process of how the system is funded. A call for volunteers was expressed by Monongalia County School Superintendent Eddie Campbell as well as members of the BOE during the closing minutes of their last…

WHITE HALL, W.Va. — A fundraiser aimed to support veterans suffering from PTSD will take place this weekend at White Hall Spirits. The first-ever Freedom Poured, Honor Served fundraiser will take place on Saturday, June 28, starting at 4 p.m., where representatives from the West Virginia National Guard will be on hand along with local…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — The city of Bridgeport will begin the Robert Matheny era of leadership when he is sworn in Monday as mayor of one of the economic drivers of the state. After two terms as Harrison County Sheriff, Matheny will be the top executive for the city with one of the largest, busiest airports…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — A Preston County woman charged with killing her mother with insulin at her Grafton home has pleaded guilty to a charge of voluntary manslaughter. Taylor County Prosecutor John Bord announced on Thursday that Kelly Moore, 61, of Arthurdale, pleaded guilty to killing her mother, Ethel Moore, by injecting her with 20 units…

WHEELING, W.Va. — Former West Virginia State Senator Dr. Mike Maroney has entered an Alford plea in connection with an incident in Aug. of 2024 at a hot spot in Glen Dale. After previous efforts to keep the media out of the courtroom, Maroney entered the plea that maintains his innocence but still acknowledges the…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack is on the road to make visits across the Mountain State to present unclaimed property checks to West Virginia municipalities. Pack traveled to Preston County on Wednesday to present both a $58,000 check to the Preston County Commission and an approximately $46,000 check to the Preston County…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Monongalia County Commission continue to reach out to appropriate parties to address a floodplain that has affected residents in the Dellslow area. Commission President Tom Bloom and Commission President Jeff Arnett addressed members of the Richard community during the commission’s meeting Wednesday, where they stated that they maintain communications…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mon Metro Drug Task Force took part in a multi-force operation that resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of over 43 pounds of various drugs. According to a press release by the Morgantown Police Department, nine search warrants were executed across Monongalia and Marion Counties on Monday, June 16, where…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It appears that supply chain issues related to the installation of temporary traffic signals on both off-ramps for Exit 155 on Interstate 79 have caused another delay. Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Director Bill Austin announced that traffic signals that would be located at the off-ramps intersecting Chaplin Hill Road, aimed…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Dog Warden, Dana Johnson, wants residents to be mindful of their pets during this multi-day heatwave. With the issuance of a heat advisory by the National Weather Service in response to what will be almost five straight days of heat indexes reaching or getting close to 100 degrees, Johnson…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Board of Education has plans to address a policy towards how schools can use crowdsourcing as part of their respective fundraising efforts. After three representatives of parents on the parent-teacher organizations addressed the board to call for a formal discussion to discuss a policy that prevents crowdsourcing from being…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Contractors with the Morgantown Utility Board continue to address the water utility amidst a heatwave that will take up most of the week. As heat indexes reach as high as 105 degrees over the next few days, MUB Communications Director Chris Dale reported that contractors will be out over by the University…

CUZZART, W.Va. — Preston County residents are prepared to make their next trips down to Ohio and Marion Counties to support recovery efforts from the Father’s Day flash floods. Not even a week after making donations and physical labor trips to both the Wheeling and Fairmont areas that were significantly damaged by the floods, nurses…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– The mobile home stuck at the intersection of Scott Avenue and Grafton is being moved Monday. The mobile home was donated to a family who lost their existing home to fire and was being transported to the new location when a breakdown occurred. A little more than two weeks after the truck…

SALEM, W.Va. — Officers with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources confirm that a body has been recovered from Upper Dog Run Lake in Salem. The West Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office has started an investigation into the cause of the death of a missing kayaker first reported late Friday morning. According to Harrison County…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University continues to support Marion County residents who have been affected by the flash floods that occurred on Father’s Day. After a week-long effort to help those affected by the floods that damaged several dozen homes and businesses around the Fairmont area, Fairmont State Chief of Staff Brian Selmeski announced…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Students from West Virginia University have taken the initiative to help Mountain State residents affected by the flash floods that occurred on Father’s Day. In response to the flooding that killed eight people in Ohio County and caused a significant amount of damage in Marion County, outreach events program coordinator with WVU…

SALEM, W.Va. — First responders were on scene at a Harrison County lake Friday after receiving reports of a missing kayaker. Harrison County 911 reported that multiple agencies responded to upper Dog Run Lake in Salem at 11:30 a.m., after witnesses saw a man in the kayak yelling and go under the water. According to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University J.W. Ruby Research Farm in Reedsville is ready to take part in a showcase of over 50 horses from across four states. The Mountaineer Open Horse Show Series will begin on Saturday, June 21, and will go through Sunday, June 22, at the research farm, where riders of…

STORY BY MIA HENKINS MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown High Boy’s Basketball program is ready to host the Hope Gas Morgantown Shootout on Saturday, June 21. The tournament will be played from noon to 6 p.m. and will host a total of 30 games at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center. The entry fee…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will host a unique celebration of Mountain State World War II veterans in honor of West Virginia Day. The WVU Downtown Library will host a presentation on Friday, June 20, starting at 2 p.m. that will feature Bryan Casey, the grandson of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody”…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The historic mansion once owned by United States Senator Waitman T. Willey will be showcased as part of West Virginia Day. The Friends of the Morgantown History Museum will host self-guided tours of the Willey Mansion, located at 128 Wagner Road in the Greenmont Neighborhood, on Friday, June 20, starting at 5:30…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – A Fairmont police officer was arrested after he admitted to sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl. In a release sent out by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Roger Cunningham announced that Christopher Allen Guinup, 45, was taken into custody and charged with first-degree sexual abuse and sexual abuse by a parent or…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Purse auctions, food and drinks will all be in attendance at the seventh annual Power of the Purse Fundraiser. Put on by Women United of United Way, the event raises money for early childhood education and “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library” in Monongalia County. MVB Bank Market Leader Amy Armentrout joins WAJR’s “Talk…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Residents of a development located a short walk away from Milan Puskar Stadium hope to meet with the Monongalia County Commission to discuss the potential flooding-related consequences of another development. Community members of Acorn Village addressed the commission during their regular meeting Wednesday, where they expressed concerns over the development of Kings…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County offices and all municipal buildings in the City of Morgantown will be closed in commemoration of both a federal and state holiday. In recognition of Juneteenth and West Virginia Day, which will take place on Thursday and Friday, government buildings located within the City of Morgantown as well as any…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two of the longest-tenured members of Morgantown City Council officially took part in their final meetings on the council. Councilors Bill Kawecki and Dave Harshbarger officially took part in their final meetings on the council Tuesday, where they capped off two separate multi-term runs serving in the Second and Sixth Ward seats.…

STAR CITY, W.Va. — The town of Star City will have adjustments to the town tax increment financing (TIF) district in order to increase economic development. The Star City Council approved adjusting the requirements for development on the TIF primarily located on Boyers Avenue as part of a 4-0 vote (Councilor Gregory Epps and Recorder…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —  An amendment to the City of Morgantown Housing Code received an adjustment after it was originally placed on the consent agenda for the Morgantown City Council. The council unanimously approved an adjustment to Article 1751 of the city housing code on second reading during their regular meeting Tuesday, which mainly focused on…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Members of the Marion County School System have already started the first steps towards fixing up portions of schools affected by the Father’s Day flash floods. Marion County School Superintendent Donna Heston offered an update on the early cleanup efforts that began as early as Sunday afternoon, not long after three inches…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An annual event that involves Morgantown area restaurants to help donate to a charitable cause is about to kick off on Monday. Unique specials and food dishes will be served starting on Tuesday, June 17, as part of the new Tri-County Walk to End Alzheimer’s Restaurant Week. Organizer Janet Williams encourages Morgantown…

WESTOVER, W.Va. — Progress continues to be made on the Holland Avenue sewer line replacement project in Westover. Representatives from the Thrasher Group were on hand at Westover City Council’s regular meeting Tuesday to announce that the storm sewer pipe replacement portion of the project is complete, with crews scheduled to begin installing the 2,800…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County emergency crews continue to assess the damage caused by flash flooding on Sunday that led to damaged roadways and flooded homes. MECCA 911 Director Jim Smith offered an update on what parts of the county were affected the most by the Father’s Day storms, where over three inches of rain…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Emergency officials in Marion County continue to evaluate the level of damage caused by the flash flooding that occurred late Sunday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham met with Governor Patrick Morrisey on Monday as first responders began the first phases of cleanup efforts that ranged from road debris clearings to damage…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va – West Virginia University has issued a community notice following reports of a black bear near the downtown campus. The notice was issued on Monday after at least one bear was reported near the PRT’s Maintenance Facility on 8th Street. Officers responded to the area. However, they were unable to locate the bear.…

WESTOVER, W.Va. — The strong rainstorms that affected North Central West Virginia have also resulted in significant damage to Westover City Park. City of Westover Director of Public Works Jason Stinespring announced that the park will be closed for the immediate future due to severe flooding that made use of the fields virtually impossible. The…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — State Senator Joey Garcia (D-Marion, 13) plans to keep an open mind on Governor Patrick Morrisey’s recent plans related to the structure at the West Virginia Department of Transportation. The Marion County senator discussed the recent announcement made by the governor on WAJR’s Talk of the Town, where Garcia said he intends…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — The City of Kingwood is ready to celebrate all things Preston County as part of the 3rd Annual Preston County Summerfest. Festivities kick off on Saturday, June 14, where local food vendors, live musical acts, and a variety of Preston County-themed activities will be hosted in downtown Kingwood starting at 10 a.m.…

GRAFTON, W.Va. –The town of Grafton will be host to a popular monster festival that will return after a popular inaugural event last year. The 2nd Annual Grafton Monster Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday at the CSX Grafton Yard in Grafton, where Mountain State monster specialists ranging from Bigfoot to Mothman will…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The residents of the Morgan Run Road area are getting new access to water thanks to the efforts of Senator Shelly Moore Capito, Delegate David McCormick, the United States Department of this Interior , the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Abandoned Mines and Reclamation, Morgantown Utility Board, and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia has announced a new round of scholarship recipients for the 2025-26 school year. YCF of North Central West Virginia President Patty Showers Ryan announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that over $303,000 in scholarships were awarded to over 109 recipients as part…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One of the premier events for USA Diving has officially kicked off at the Peak Health Aquatics Center at Mylan Park. The 2025 iteration of the USA Diving American Cup started on Thursday where over 120 competitors from across the world traveled to the Mountain State to compete. Visit Mountaineer Country CVB…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Monongalia County Commission are openly concerned about the increasing costs of health insurance coverage for county employees and how it could affect the ability to absorb costs in the coming years. Commissioners approved in a 2-0 vote (Commission President Jeff Arnett was unable to attend) to move forward with…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A Monongalia County man accused of “hundreds” of incidents of sexual abuse will spend up to 75 years in prison after investigators say he admitted to the crimes. The Monongalia County Prosecutor’s Office announced that William Ellis Wiley will serve between 45 and 75 years in prison for three counts of first-degree…

TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — The Town of Terra Alta has cleared a major hurdle after weeks of turmoil on an administrative level. In the midst of budget concerns that have resulted in the need to request legislative assistance, Terra Alta Town Clerk, now newly elected Terra Alta Recorder Kambra Sisler, reported that the town had…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mylan Park is ready to host one of the premier events for USA Diving at the Peak Health Aquatics Center. The 2025 iteration of the USA Diving American Cup will begin on Thursday, June 12, starting at 7 a.m., where over 120 competitors from across the world will be traveling to the…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Former Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny is on track to win the election for the Bridgeport mayoral seat. Preliminary results released by the Bridgeport City Clerk’s Office Tuesday night for the 2025 Bridgeport Municipal Election showed that Matheny defeated Bridgeport City Councilor Clayton Rice for the Bridgeport mayoral race. According to the…

GRANVILLE, W.Va. — The town of Granville conducted its final standalone municipal election on Tuesday ahead of taking part in the county-run primary ballot in May. According to unofficial results, 50 votes were cast in the election, with Patricia Forbes (35 votes received), David Bean (35 votes), Nicky Boyers (31 votes), Ron Clark (27 votes)…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board will move forward with a budget that will support both an increase in revenues while supporting long-term goals for the utility. The board unanimously approved the budgets for the stormwater, sewer, water, and Cheat Sewer utilities during their regular meeting Tuesday, which will cover estimated combined revenues valued…

NUTTER FORT, W.Va. — One person was reportedlykilled in a structure fire on Buckhannon Pike near Nutter Fort Tuesday morning. The fire was initially reported at 7:30 a.m. about half weay between Clarksburg and Nutter Fort. Firfighters brought the fire under control by 8:15 a.m. The name of the person killed in the blaze has…

WILSONBURG, W.Va. — A man wanted for attempted murder in Pennsylvania was captured after a chase with police in Harrison County Monday morning. Around 10:30 a.m. in a stolen vehicle, Trump led Clarksburg Police on a chase in the downtown area, through Summit Park then out Route 50 to the Wilsonburg area. At New Creek…

COVINGTON, KY. — More details have been released related to the arrest of former WVU defensive back Adam “Pacman” Jones. The Covington Police Department issued a media release that confirmed that Jones was arrested Saturday in a Kentucky suburb just outside of Cincinnati after a reported disturbance call at a local bar. According to the…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. –– Governor Patrick Morrisey announced sweeping reforms for the state Department of Transportation during a news conference at the Division of Highways (DOH) District 4 office Monday. Financial management, personnel, transparency, and the critical mission of the department will all change under the new administration. The $2.8 billion Roads to Prosperity program will…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Stonewood man has admitted to federal charges in connection with the sale of methamphetamine in Harrison County. James Leonard Bailey, III, 41, was found with 32 grams of methamphetamine and a firearm during the investigation in Harrison County. Bailey has pled guilty to possession with the intent to distribute five grams…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University has entered into a new artificial intelligence partnership that will give students in the National Security and Intelligence program more opportunities. Director Andrew Cahall said their Open-Source Intelligence Exchange (OSIX) and ProWave AI will launch a summer pilot program focused on enhancing open-source intelligence (OSINT) capabilities. The program will…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Looking at rainfall numbers alone, you would assume the severe drought of 2024 is over, but that is not the case. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt agreed the numbers look great—data shows the northern part of the state is only about a quarter inch short of the…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A popular entrepreneurship pitch contest that is hosted annually in Harrison County is ready to expand on the number of eligible applicants for 2025. Title sponsor and committee chair of the 3rd Annual TANK Entrepreneur Pitch Contest Adam Rowh announced that applications will be accepted from any small business entrepreneurs in North…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Grace Shelter at Hazel’s House of Hope, operated by Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa), has been open and at or above capacity since Oct. of 2024. The 19-bed shelter and 22-bed Project Rainbow, which caters to the LGBTQ community, are the emergency shelter options in the Morgantown area as the camping ban…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The City of Fairmont continues ongoing efforts to improve the parks and recreation facilities in the city. Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser discussed the recent groundbreaking of planned renovations for the now named ‘Rotary Club of Fairmont Mini Park’ on WAJR’s Talk of the Town as part of what will be over…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department has released the identity of the person found on a construction site June. The West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, has confirmed the remans have been identified as Andrew Tyler Sweitzer, 33, of Garrett County, Maryland. Officials said Sweitzer had been residing in Morgantown,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va – A man was arrested and taken into custody by U.S. Immigration after a woman was found covered in blood in Morgantown on Thursday. Morgantown police officers arrested Clifbor Romero, 31, after he allegedly choked and hit a woman multiple times at an apartment on South Walnut Street. According to court documents, officers…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown man has been found guilty of making threats to a family court judge through social media. The Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced that a Monongalia County jury found Emmanuel Jones, 35, guilty of the crime of retaliation against a public official. According to a press release, Jones was originally…

WESTON, W.Va. — One person has been accused of taking a car from a Harrison County car lot and leading police on a pursuit. On Thursday, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department was notified about the theft of a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer from Black Bear Chrysler Jeep RAM. Just before 2 p.m., deputies observed the vehicle…

MOATSVILLE, W.Va. — A Philippi resident is behind bars after shooting an acquaintance in the head and threatening to kill his family. Deputies from the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office said Christopher Bolyard, 34, shot Justin White, 40, in the head at a residence on White Road in Moatsville at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday. While deputies…

GLENVILLE, W.Va. — Two people have been arrested for allegedly getting in a fight that ended in a stabbing outside a Glenville State University residence hall back in May. West Virginia State Police announced that Tyler Anderson, 22, of Charleston, and Devan Gauldin, 22, of Prosperity, were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVRC Media is ready to host their annual Free Play Freedom Day, with the first event of the summer scheduled to take place at Mylan Park. Radio personalities from WVAQ will be on hand to welcome attendees on Friday, June 6th, at the Peak Health Aquatic and Track Complex at Mylan Park,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Residents and business owners located in the small Monongalia County community in Dellslow continue to be affected by a flood plain that has led to hundreds of gallons of water flooding the area on a regular basis. Dellslow business owner Chad Metheny offered an update to the Monongalia County Commission during their…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Monongalia County Commission now hope to find ways to fund long-term measures to address those affected by mental health or substance abuse disorders. The commission spoke with Catholic Charities West Virginia Grace Shelter Director Dr. Jessica Thompson as part of an overview of operations at the Grace Shelter in…

ROCK CAVE, W.Va. – An Upshur County couple is in custody after deputies found three children living among rotting garbage and piles of feces at a Rock Cave home. Deputies with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office arrested Catara White, 25, and Trevor Howell, 26, on Tuesday after a 2-year-old, a 5-year-old, and a 15-year-old were…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Problems within the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities are a continuing issue for Disability Rights West Virginia. On WAJRs Talk of the Town,” Legal Director Michael Folio applauded changes made within the Department of Human Services (DHS) but said it is a “tale of two agencies.” While the DHS had made…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va. — Deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department responded to a “swatting report” or a false report of a double murder Monday. Police said at 2:15 p.m. Deputies responded to a call from a male who reported he had shot his wife and son then attempted to commit suicide in Helvetia area.…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — One person is being treated for burns following a fire on Lock Deer Road near the Maryland state line. Multiple units were dispatched to the scene around 9:30 p.m. with a structure fully involved. The victim was later flown for treatment at a burn center. No information about the victim has…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Administrators with the City of Morgantown have decided to take some precautionary steps ahead of the full implementation of the voter-passed public property camping ban scheduled for June 4. Morgantown Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli updated the Morgantown City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday on conversations that have taken place with…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown has taken the first step to host its final two independent municipal elections in 2027 and 2029. In response to state legislation mandating that all West Virginia municipalities align their elections with the state by 2032, the Morgantown City Council unanimously approved the first reading of a charter…

TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — The Town of Terra Alta is now in the hands of the state after their Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget was rejected at a state level. Terra Alta Town Clerk Kambra Sisler announced that the town was formally informed by the State Auditor’s Office on Monday that the town budget will not…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial in a Marion County murder case. David Hunter Lewis was originally convicted in 2022 of second-degree murder and the use of a firearm during the commission of a felony by a jury. He was sentenced cocncirrent sentences of 40 years…

TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — A Maryland resident has been accused of selling dangerous drugs in Terra Alta, according to the Preston County Sheriff’s Department. On Thursday, a search warrant was served in the 200 block of South Avenue Terra Alta and Earl Roscoe Diggs of Maryland was arrested. During the search police siezed 17 grams…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Police in Fairmont have arrested a 50-year old woman for neglect following a trespassing investigation in a vacant building. On Saturday, police responded to the building on Walnut Avenue and found a small child playing the street in front and several people on the porch. Police said the child ran to a…

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A gas station clerk is in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a customer in Upshur County. Upshur County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gurdeep Singh, 36, for allegedly grabbing a customer’s hand and kissing it before grabbing her breast while he was working at the Sunny Variety Mart on Mount Nebo Road on Friday,…

RIVESVILLE, W.Va. — A Marion County-based brewery and a North Central West Virginia-based construction company have teamed up to release a new beer, with a portion of sales proceeds going towards ALS research. Short Story Brewing and March-Westin have officially started the sale of the new “Topped Off” double dry-hopped IPA, with the initial can…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash at the intersection of Hartman Run Road and Mileground Road Wednesday. Deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department responded at 2:10 p.m. and found a vehicle traveling southbound on Mileground Road was making a left turn onto Hartman Run Road. As the motorcycle…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Volunteers with the Scott’s Run Settlement House are calling for residents willing to donate extra food. In response to low inventory after the Easter and Memorial Day holidays, Scott’s Run Settlement House Program Director Michael Richard announced that open donation periods will begin starting Thursday at their two locations. Four separate donation…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. An Albright woman is accused of taking jewelry from an elderly Monongalia County resident and selling it at the pawn shop in Westover. Family members said Julia Fowler, 51, was hired to care for their relative suffering cognitive decline and had worked in the home. Fowler is accused of taking jewelry the family…

ROWLESBURG, W.Va. –– Three people are being treated for injuries suffered in a crash on U.S. 50 in Preston County near Cool Springs Park. First responders were called to the scene of a headon collision around 7 p.m. and closed the road during the clean up and investigation. Three people were transported for treatment of…

TERRE ALTA, W.Va. — Terre Alta town council has appointed a new mayor and recorder in an emergency meeting Thursday. Former mayor Dan Hauger and former recorder Mikaela Bernard each resigned after the town failed to submit their budget to state officials on time. The late submission jeopardizes their ability to collect taxes and deliver…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – A Fairmont man was arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Department deputies for allegedly beating a pregnant woman while she was driving with two toddlers in the backseat. Deputies arrested Hannibal Ryan, 28, on Wednesday near the Price Cutter on Fairmont Avenue after he allegedly almost caused the vehicle to wreck in what…

CLARKSBURG, W. Va. — A Columbus, Ohio resident has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm in Morgantown. Clyde T. Littlefield, was wanted for murder in Ohio when he was located at a Morgantown apartment. Members of the Morgantown Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service found Littlefield with…

FAIRMONT, W.Va – A Fairmont man has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison for selling a fentanyl analog in Marion and Harrison counties. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia announced that Darrel McHoney, 55, will spend nine years and two months in federal prison for selling para-fluorofentanyl,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Several different counties in the North Central part of West Virginia appears to have avoided any major incidents causing serious injuries from the result of rainstorms that took place most of Tuesday and Wednesday. After two days worth of rain that resulted in close to three inches of rain to hit the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A business owner in the community of Dellslow has called on the Monongalia County Commission on how to adjust the flood plane around property near Earl L. Core Road. Dellslow resident and property owner Chad Metheny addressed the commission during the public portion of their regular meeting Wednesday, where he reported that…