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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An apprenticeship program that aims to introduce Mountain State residents to a contractor-based career pathway is now open for applicants. Amidst a reported increase in construction developments that have occurred around various parts of West Virginia, the West Virginia Appalachian Laborers District Council announced that applicants are being accepted as part of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A popular three-day tribute celebrating Western swing music and the multiple genres associated with it is ready to be hosted for another year in Morgantown. The 2026 January Jamboree is scheduled to begin on Friday, January 30, starting at 6 p.m., where musicians from around North Central West Virginia as well as…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Monongalia County-based realtor has announced that she has filed for candidacy for the Democrat Party nomination for Monongalia County Commission. Julie Knight announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that she has started to speak with county residents after officially filing her candidacy with the Monongalia County Clerk’s Office earlier this…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Board of Education continues to advocate for more public involvement in the County Schools Excess Levy Executive Committee. Members of the BOE, along with Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell, have publicly advocated that spots are still available to take part in what is expected to be a just…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Michigan man convicted in the drug-related killing of a Lost Creek couple. Allen Leon Schaffer, II, 44, of Carson City, Michigan, was sentenced to 40 years for each count of second-degree murder for the deaths of Chasity Wilkinson Romeo, 33, and Corey Steven Snider, 43. Schaffer shot the pair in the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Crews from multiple fire departments around Monongalia County responded to a house fire that occurred a short drive away from the I-68/Grafton Road on and off ramps. Officials with MECCA 911 confirmed that the fire was reported at around 6:40 a.m. on Thursday, with the Clinton District Volunteer Fire Department first to…

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The president of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist, came to Parkersburg with a message to state lawmakers to continue their cuts to the personal income tax. The Legislature and the prior administration cut its personal income taxes significantly in recent years through a series of legislative and trigger-based reductions, resulting in…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — An investigation is underway into what led to the discovery of a body off of Interstate 79 near the Marion County/Monongalia County line. The West Virginia State Police responded to the call at around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday afternoon where they were followed by multiple local law enforcement agencies to the body near…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The state of Monongalia County roads after a multi-day snowstorm that also included freezing rain has garnered praise from local officials. Members of the Monongalia County Commission expressed gratitude towards officials working with the West Virginia Department of Highways District 4 as well as contractors with Anderson Excavating during their regular meeting…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Bridgeport police were able to arrest a drunk driver after a poursuit with speeds well over 100 miles per hour. Around 11:36 p.m. Friday officers with the Bridgeport Police Department were traveling north on Interstate 79 near mile marker 119 in the construction zone when they were passed by a car driven…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department have arrested a local man after a child pornography investigation. Detectives said Nigel McClintock, 24, used the name — Alex Horkin to download 31 videos of children being sexually assaulted to a Dropbox account. After conducting a search detectives actually found 66 videos files in…

LEWIS COUNTY, W.Va. — A Bridgeport couple have been arrested following a reported break in at a Lewis County country club. Davon Julius, 35, and Kayla Julius, 36, are accused of breaking into the Deerfield Country Club Wednesday night. Security cameras caught the couple fleeing the building from a side door. Near the entrance to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Taylor County lawmaker is calling for meaningful reform within the Child Protective Services system following the death of an 11 year old in Taylor County. Senator Jay Taylor, R-Taylor, 14, said weeks before Miana Moran was found weighing 43 pounds and four feet tall, CPS workers were in the home, and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown convicted in the November 2022 murder of a Fairmont resident will serve 25 years in prison. Chance Williams, 26, was convicted of second-degree in the stabbing of Jamey Corbin, 47, and staging an accident at the intersection of Green Bag Road and Luckey Lane. In November of 2022, deputies from…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Carmichaels man has been charged in connection with the robbery of the downtown CVS store in Morgantown. Sunday morning around 9 a.m. Derrick Perry, 30, entered the store without shoes and refused assistance offered by employees. When employees followed him in the store he confronted them with a knife and demanded…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A final design for the new Suncrest Middle School appears to be ready to be presented to the Monongalia County Board of Education. The Monongalia County Schools Superintendent reported to the County BOE during their regular meeting Tuesday that architects with Williamson Shriver will be ready to present the layout and design…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An adjustment to how policy proposals submitted by boards and commissions established by the City of Morgantown work up to a discussion level with the city council is now under consideration. The Morgantown City Council agreed to place a proposed resolution that would restructure the 34 boards and commissions established by the…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Tuesday morning fire in Fairmont is being blamed on a space heater used in an attempt to thaw pipes. Volunteers from the Winfield District were called to structure in East Park Village at 11:37 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and fire coming up from the floor and quickly extinguished…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Jeff Arnett, current Monongalia County Commissioner, has recently announced his re-election bid for the 2026 election. After defeating Rep. Ed Hawkins in the Nov. 2020 general election, Arnett has been serving his first term since Jan. 1, 2021. “I kind of want to keep things going in the momentum we’ve built up…

MARION COUNTY, W.Va – Deputies in Marion County have arrested a 24 year old man accused stealing a safe from a home and setting it on fire. Ulrick Burdette entered the home early Sunday evening to take the safe. After taking the safe from Pricketts Fort Road home and fled the scene. Fire crews spent…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One of the more well-known charitable organizations in the Morgantown area needs help from the public to make a final push to reach the goal for their 2026 impact campaign. Representatives with the United Way of Mon and Preston Counties’ 2026 Impact Campaign announced that approximately $1.115 million has been raised as…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — By 4 p.m. Sunday the Morgantown area had reported 4 to 6 inches of snow under a coating estimated to be about a tenth of an inch. The storm hit later than expected but still delivered the most serious blow if the winter season. Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes said the combination…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Police in Morgantown made one arrest following a report of an armed robbery at the downtown CVS store. Officers were dispatched to the scene at 9:18 Sunday morning and arrested an unidentified suspect. No other details are available.

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $5,000 for help from the public to locate a fugitive wanted on a warrant out of Gilmer County. The Gilmer County warrant issued Feb. 2, 2023, charged Carl Leon Nicholson Jr., 61, with failure to update sex offender registration, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Nicholson…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — First Energy is preparing for the latest dose of winter weather, and they are passing on some helpful advice to help families prepare. Spokesman Will Boye said they are bringing extra help into the region to prepare for the worst while they monitor the track of the storm. “We’re keeping a close…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — First responders across the region and the Preston County community are mourning the loss of former director of the Preston County Emergency Management Agency Duane Hamilton. Hamilton passed away at the Cleveland Clinic this week after an illness. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” assistant director Justin Wolfe said Hamilton began as…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A 20-year old Harrison County man has been arrested and charged after threatening ICE agents and Trump supporters recently in online videos. Cody Smith, 20, is accused of posting videos of home on the phone with the Department of Homeland Security threatening to kill ICE agents and the worker who has taken…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Police Department is looking for help from the public to find a missing 20-year old that could be in mental health crisis. Police are searching for 20-year-old Michael Bogroff who was last seen leaving his family during the overnight hours of January 23, 2026, driving a blue Toyota Sienna minivan…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The arrival of winter weather has prompted employees at Chestnut Ridge Park to expect a large crowd to enjoy the snow. Recreation Manager for Monongalia County Parks and Rec, Taylor Helms, announced on WAJR’s Morgantown Weekend that tickets are already sold out for one of the two days that the multi-lane tubing…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Officials in the city of Fairmont accepting letters of interest or resumes to fill the 5th District seat following the death Chuck Warner. Warner passed away last weekend at the age of 81. The information can be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Fairmont between 8:30 a.m. on Friday,…

STAR CITY, W.Va. — Officials with the Town of Star City are ready to meet with the Morgantown City Council to discuss the merger of the town’s water and sewer utility system into the Morgantown Utility Board utility. Members of the Star City Council addressed the merger during their regular meeting Tuesday, where Star City…

FAIRMONT, W.Va — Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department have arrested a local couple after a stabbing report resulted in evidence of child abuse. Deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at the home of Dalton Yoho and Mandy Knotts on Swisher Hill Court and observed a 2-year-old girl with several bruises covering…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police has arrested a man in Harrison County for allegedly beating a juvenile to the point where they “did not feel safe” in their home. Bruno Guillermo Martinez, 39, is in custody after an investigation that was prompted by a report that a Harrison County student had been…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Computer models are beginning to show a clearer picture of the track of the latest and possibly largest winter weather maker of the year so far in 2026. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” MetroNews AccuWeather meteorologist Bill Deger said the monster system will impact nearly half of the United States through…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — All northbound lanes have been reopened on Interstate 79 after a semi-truck accident caused a closure just before the I-68 interchange in Morgantown for most of Thursday morning. Monongalia County Emergency Management (MECCA 911) officials confirmed that the accident took place at around 4:40 a.m., when the semi-truck blocked all northbound lanes…

WESTOVER, W.Va. —  A Pennsylvania fugitive accused of stealing a vehicle and bringing it across state lines into West Virginia was arrested by Westover police officers. According to a press release by the Westover Police Department, officers arrested John Christopher Sullivan, of Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday after a call of a reported vehicle theft at…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One of the more prominent active political leaders in West Virginia traveled to Morgantown to see the new location of the facility operated by Leidos. United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito paid a visit to the company’s 30,000-square-foot facility at the WestRidge Business Park in Morgantown as part of a visit to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Schools Excess Levy is officially on the ballot for the 2026 Primary Election. The measure to place the levy on the ballot was unanimously approved by the Monongalia County Commission as part of their regular meeting Wednesday. The levy placement comes after approval was made by the Monongalia County…

HINTON, W.Va. — Detectives with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that a missing teen out of Salem has been found safe. According to a press release, Skyla White, 15, was located in Summers County, West Virginia on January 20 after going missing for more than 10 days. The US Marshals Mountain State Fugitive…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County State Senator Mike Oliverio has begun the push to pass a piece of legislation related to the financing of West Virginia roads that was previously vetoed in the past. Senate Bill 8 is now under consideration by state officials as part of the 2026 Legislative Session, with Senator Oliverio sponsoring…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Officials with the City of Morgantown have spoken out in response to actions taken on a state and federal level to address illegal immigration amidst protests within the city. Select members of the Morgantown City Council spoke in opposition of operations conducted by the United States Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

GRAFTON, W.Va. — A Taylor County grand jury has indicted a Grafton woman for allegedly allowing an 11-year-old girl to die in her care. Shannon Robinson, 51, was indicted on Tuesday for one count of murder of a child by a guardian or custodian for the failure to supply the necessities of life after an…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown police officers arrested six people Tuesday afternoon for allegedly blocking access to a Morgantown building during a protest. According to a press release from the Morgantown Police Department, at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, officers responded to a report of individuals blocking a hallway inside a private building at 48 Donley…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident on I-79 northbound from Monday night. Around 8:01 p.m., first responders were called to the crash scene about one-quarter mile south of the Goshen Road exit. Investigators believe the northbound vehicle entered a construction equipment staging area on…

HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. — Crews with Mon Power restored service after an outage was reported in Harrison County on Monday morning that impacted approximately 2,100 customers in the middle of below-freezing temperatures. According to the MonPower website, the outage affected customers located west of Clarksburg for several hours overnight as crews on scene investigated the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Economic experts at West Virginia University’s Chambers College of Business and Economics have advised state leaders that more needs to be done to address long-term goals for the Mountain State. WVU Bureau of Business and Economics Research Director John Deskins reported to state leaders during the first week of the 2026 legislative…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State officials continue to be cautiously optimistic about aspects of the goals set out by Governor Patrick Morrisey to start the 2026 legislative session. Monongalia County Delegate David McCormick discussed proposals related to a ten percent income tax reduction set out by Governor Morrisey during his State of the State address to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A community celebration that is hosted annually to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. will be hosted virtually in 2026 as part of a free public event on Zoom. The Community Coalition for Social Justice will host the 20th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration on Monday, January 19, starting at 2…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An adjustment to an agreement with private contractors and the West Virginia Department of Highways has been formally approved to address more roads in Monongalia and Preston counties. Monongalia County Delegate David McCormick announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town on Friday that an adjustment was approved on the contract to address…

RIVESVILLE, W.Va. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Department arrested two Rivesville parents after a child was found allegedly malnourished to the point where he didn’t “react to hunger.” Cheyenne Hicks, 31, and Zachary Thornburg, 31, both of Rivesville, were charged with child neglect creating risk of injury after deputies were notified of a CPS referral…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A multi-agency search to find two individuals who were reported missing after being dropped off for a kayaking trip on Cheat Lake ends with positive results. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department announced via press release that the individuals were found on Thursday night after they were reported missing that afternoon by the…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A popular fundraiser that aims to support literacy programs in Marion County is ready to return at Prickett’s Fort State Park. The 21st Annual Run to Read Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, January 17, starting at 1 p.m., with check-ins scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. at the lower parking…

CHEAT LAKE, W.Va. — A section of Interstate 68 was closed for several hours Thursday after a semi-truck tipped over near Cheat Lake as a result of morning snow. According to West Virginia 511, the incident occured just before 4 a.m. near Cheat Lake, less than a half mile from the exit that’s located near…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Maryland man who allegedly stabbed his sister to death at a Morgantown motel while staying as resident a local homeless shelter has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Karol Crosco, 49, of Garrett County, Maryland, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Monongalia County Magistrate Court on Thursday to…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The City of Fairmont has received state funding to support the demolition of a structure that was ordered by City Manager Travis Blosser to address safety concerns around parts of downtown. Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser announced that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection awarded the city approximately $332,000 as part…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Workers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are thanking their federal delegation after jobs were reinstated this week. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito met with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy several times over the months NIOSH was closed. Despite small gains she and…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — An elected official who served in both major parties from Fairmont has passed away. Paul Edward Prunty died Sunday surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Paul was a graduate of East Fairmont High School, attended Fairmont State College, and served in the U.S. Army Reserve, attaining the rank of Staff…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The latest dose of winter weather should move out of the region by late Thursday afternoon in time for the next weather maker Friday into Saturday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Bill Modzelewski said the Morgantown area can expect about 1 inch of snow during the day Thursday as temperatures continue to fall.…

GRAFTON, W.Va. — A Taylor County woman is in custody for allegedly allowing her stepdaughter to be malnourished to the point where she passed away. Taylor County Sheriff Randy Durrett announced that Shannon Robinson, 51, of Graton, was arrested Wednesday morning after an almost year-long investigation into the death of an 11-year-old girl who was…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Officials with the City of Morgantown appear to have garnered some new perspective on how to increase housing options within the city. The first public input session involving city residents was hosted at the Marilla Center at Marilla Park on Wednesday night, where close to two dozen residents participated in conversations with…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Another step towards the start of construction for the Exit 155 Chaplin Hill Gateway Project has just been greenlighted by the Monongalia County Commission. The commission unanimously approved the distribution of right-of-entry letters to property owners located around the approximately $135 million project that will be supported as part of a three-way…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Alleged Pagans Motorcycle Club leader Ryan Lane will receive no jail time after pleading guilty to a charge of “organized criminal enterprise” as part of the 2022 murder case of Henry Silver. Lane was sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine along with court costs as…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A new air carrier provider will now offer essential air services at the North Central West Virginia Airport in Harrison County. NCWV Airport Director Rick Rock announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, was selected by the United States Department of Transportation to serve as…

CINCINNATI, Ohio — After nine months of sustained organizing and collective action, layoffs within the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have been recsinded. All employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) who received layoff notices have been fully reinstated. In April 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) started…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board officially approved a new head of the utility’s governing body as a new member was officially welcomed into his seat. Erik Carlson was selected by the MUB Board to serve as Board Chair during their regular meeting Tuesday, where he will officially take over for longtime MUB board…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A recent appointment to the Morgantown Utility Board of Directors has prompted select members, along with county officials, to express concern over how the governing body of the utility represents ratepayers countywide. MUB Vice Chair Tom Witt expressed concern over the recent number of members on the board that currently live within…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Students at the Monongalia Technical Education Center who take part in the licensed practical nurse program now have more opportunities to work in the field. The Monongalia County Board of Education approved four clinical affiliation contracts as part of their regular meeting Tuesday night, which will expand the offerings for students taking…

BARBOUR COUNTY, W.Va – Deputies from the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department have arrested one person who allegedly picked a woman up from a bar in Morgantown and sexually assaulted her there. Jacob Boyd, 34, had been messaging with the victim via social media before picking her up at a Morgantown bar to take her to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With about five months on the job, the West Virginia University Vice President of Enrollment Management, Fabrizio D’elosio, is working toward impressive numbers for the 2026-27 academic year. D’elosio came to Morgantown from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which is a public, land-grant, R1 institution with nearly 39,000 students. As the chief…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The top elected officials in the city of Morgantown have released a statement regarding recent reports of agents from Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the area. ICE took two people into custody last week in Harrison County. No other operations have been reported. Below is the complete statement: We want to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One person was hit and injured in downtown Morgantown Tuesday morning. Deputy Chief of the Morgantown Police Department Chris Ruehmer said an elderly male was hit in the intersection of Pleasant and High Streets around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday. “It spun him around and he dropped right in the street,” Ruehmer said. ”…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University executive staff, including the newly hired provost and vice president of academic affairs, will attend the opening of the 60-day legislative session in Charleston Wednesday. President Michael T. Benson told members of the Faculty Senate that former WVU chemistry major, PhD recipient from Notre Dame, and House Speaker Roger…

WESTON, W.Va. — A Colorado man is in custody after leading police on a pursuit through Lewis and Braxton Counties. Sunday, Kyle Jitsuwo Ulysses Zercues Matsuoka Termin, 27, of Denver, Co., is accused of driving though Weston at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour around 10 p.m. Termin fled on Route 19 South…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– The evolution of the delivery of social services continues in Monongalia County. About three years ago a group of local leaders established Hazel’s House of Hope on Scott Avenue as a clearinghouse for social services in the community. The facility is owned by Morgantown Community Resources and is now managed by the…

BELINGTON, W.Va. — A 32-year old Belington woman is facing charges after troopers with the West Virginia State Police said she hit her child with paddles she named “the attitude adjuster.” Five minor children under the care of Courtney Crites, 32, were interviewed at the Child Advocacy Center and she beat them, kicked them and…

GRAFTON, W.Va. –– Police in Grafton made an arrest in case involving the beating of a female victim and her 12-year old daughter. Joseph Sharp, 35, of Grafton, allgedly hit a woman in the head several times before ripping her pants off. Sharp is also accused of hitting thre 12-year old in the head several…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Led by a team at West Virginia University, in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and 60 additional regional partners, the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium (RETI) has been named as one of the 15 finalists for the grand $160 million National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Another semester is about to begin for students and faculty at West Virginia University. Representatives with the WVU Office of Student Life, along with dozens of different student organizations, welcomed back the over 24,000 students who returned to campus over the course of three days. WVU Dean of Students and Associate Vice…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — Commissioners in Preston County have elected their youngest leader in history. Hunter Thomas, 24, has been representing his constituents as a commissioner for the last three years. “I thought I had enough experience under my belt that I could lend to this position, and it would give me a continued platform to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Texas man convicted in the murder of Learfield Sports employee Jacob Lough will spend the rest of his life in a West Virginia state prison. In August of 2025 a jury convicted Jonathan Ramirez, 32, of first degree murder, burglary, and grand larceny in less than 30 minutes. One day later,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is ready to welcome back students for the start of the spring semester. WVU Dean of Students and Associate Vice President of Student Life Carrie Showalter reported on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that residents around the Morgantown area are expected to see some traffic delays around the downtown…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is thanking the public for tips leading to the capture of a suspect in a sexual assault case. In November of 2024 an investigation resulted in Steven Keith Waybright, 32, being charged with one count of sexual assault and two counts of child abuse. Waybright was featured…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Administrators at Morgantown area hotels have joined together to make a final push towards a community clothing drive aimed at keeping people warm during the winter. Hotel lobbies at six different hotels located within Morgantown have set up donation boxes that will be open as part of the 2025-26 Winter Clothing Drive…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — West Virginia-based, Allegheny Metallurgical, forecasts the creation of new high-paying jobs after powering up their state-of-the-art longwall. Chief Operating Officer Eric Lipinski said the company hold a job fair at the Bridgeport Conference Center Friday (Today) from 9 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

BARBOUR COUNTY, W.Va. — The Federal Aviation Administration has started an investigation into an aircraft that went down at the Philippi-Barbour County Regional Airport on Thursday afternoon. Officials at the Barbour County 911 Center reported that first responders were called to the scene at 12:34 p.m. where the brakes on the plane were reported to have…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Officials with the City of Morgantown plan to be busy to start the new year, with meetings related to city administration goals scheduled to take place in the coming months. Morgantown City Manager Jamie Miller announced to the Morgantown City Council during their regular meeting on Tuesday that information gathered from scheduled…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Wheeling resident who last seen in our area. Brandon Troy Phillips, 33, of Wheeling, was last seen leaving a residence on Fairmont Road on December 21, 2025 wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt with a “Malibu’s” logo, black sweatpants and black boots. Phillips…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va – Preston County 911 officials have confirmed that three individuals were stabbed at USP Hazelton on Wednesday. It is unclear at this time whether those injured are inmates, staff members or other individuals. 911 officials said they received the call at 4:00 p.m., but were unable to provide more information about the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Public outreach efforts are officially underway for the Monongalia County Schools Excess Levy Committee. Representatives with the committee have begun to speak with residents around the county in the months ahead of an impending county schools excess levy vote that is scheduled to take place in 2026, with the current five-year levy…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A former National Football League (NFL) player and Fairmont resident has been with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute following a routine traffic stop. Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department stopped Rashod Kent, 45, due to an expired registration and smelled marijuana as they approached the Dodge Challenger…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One of the senior members of the West Virginia House of Delegates intends to dig further into state budget projections before fully supporting tax cuts proposed by legislatures. Less than two weeks before the start of the regular session of the 2026 West Virginia Legislature, Delegate Joe Statler (R-Monongalia, 077) discussed the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Adjustments to the Morgantown City Code related to how mobile food vendors can operate around the downtown area will be placed under consideration by city officials. The Morgantown City Council openly expressed support for considering changes to the permit requirements for mobile food vendors, as well as establishing a program that would…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The suspect in the Morgantown Motel murder was a resident of Hazel’s House of Hope at the time of the crime. Court documents said the victim has been identified as his sister, and he purchased a knife the day before “specifically to use on his sister.” The vehicle used that night was…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Flu cases are beginning to increase across the state, according to WVU Medicine epidemiologist Dr. Matt Lokant. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” he said bordering states are either experiencing “high” or “very high” flu activity rates. He added that our peak generally comes six to eight weeks after the peaks in…

AURORA, W.Va. — The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) Board of Directors has announced a substantial grant for Jacob’s Ladder following a rigorous Direct Funding Model application and review process. Aurora-based Jacob’s Ladder is a nationally recognized six-month residential recovery program built on therapy, farming, the arts, outdoor engagement, and Twelve Step programming. Since its…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A 40-year old Fairview man is behind bars after police said he left a child in a car unattended outside a hotspot while he was inside. Friday the child entered Casey’s Hotspot crying and asking where Matthew Wood was leading to a welfare check by deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Established in April of 2024, Monongalia County’s ‘Whole Blood Program’, which enables paramedics to give whole blood in the field to injured patients with severe bleeding, has taken off and changed the game of emergency care across the state. In November of 2023, Cabell County was the first county in the state…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A review of the officer-involved shooting in Monongalia County in December of 2025 shows policies were followed and the officers acted appropriately during the incident. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Sheriff Todd Forbes said officers fired on the suspect, Tommy Gorrell, when he refused to respond to commands during an investigation…

ALTOONA, Pa. — Former President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, Stephen G. Sheetz, died Sunday evening at the age of 77. Sheetz graduated from Altoona High School in 1965 and began working fopr Sheetz, the store his brother founded at the age of 12. After graduating from Penn State University in 1969, he began…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Detectives with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department are piecing together what happened leading up to the stabbing death of an unidentified female victim in Morgantown. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Sheriff Todd Forbes said the sequence of events began to unfold just after 11 p.m. Sunday. “Last night at approximately 11:06…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The suspect in an officer0involved shooting in Monongalia County has been identified and is expected to be arraingned over the weekend. Deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a domestic incident with shots-fired just after midnight Saturday, December 6. Tommy R. Gorrell, of Morgantown, was shot on…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown woman is facing charges for allegedly causing a car crash in November 2025 that killed at least one person while she was DUI. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office announced via press release that Brandi N. Taylor, 40, was arrested Friday after deputies executed an active warrant. Taylor’s arrest occurred after…

NEWBURG, W.Va. — An investigation is underway into the cause of a large fire that damaged a Preston County wedding venue on the morning of New Year’s Day. According to the Preston County 911 Center, first responders were alerted to a structure fire at the M&M Wedding Venue located on Yorks Run Road in Newburg…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown area hospitals have officially delivered their first births to start the new year. Representatives with WVU Medicine announced that a girl named Sansa was born just before 6:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown. Sansa was born weighing 6 pounds and 4.9 ounces and was welcomed…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The latest winter weather event brought anywhere from 2 to 4 four inches of snow in the Morgantown area and mostly reports of 6 inches to the east in the mountains. Meteorologist Jared Rackley said the strongest part of system moved into the region in the early morning hours of New Year’s…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Officials in the City of Morgantown are looking for input from the public regarding challenges identified in the 2020 Housing Needs Assessment. Residents are encouraged to offer their input on housing affordability issues in the city. Officials will provide information regarding the local housing issues and future possibilities for policies and programs…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown area residents should expect to see some cold weather added with some snow as part of New Year’s Eve festivities. Metronews Accuweather meteorologist Andrew Kinzel reported on WAJR’s Talk of the Town on Tuesday that a frontal system is expected to make a push into the North Central part of the…

PHILIPPI, W.Va. — A Harrison County man faces drug charges after allegedly causing a fatal vehicle crash in Barbour County earlier this month while attempting to travel back to sell controlled substances. Chadley Claypool, 39, of Clarksburg, was charged with intent to deliver a controlled substance and conspiracy to deliver controlled substances after an investigation…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A carbon company that produces long-burning products with the use of wood waste products is expanding operations at their facility in Fairmont. Prime 6 Plant Manager Mike Wayne announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town on Tuesday that the total number of employees at the facility is expected to expand up to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A community effort to address roads through the Monongalia County Commission-approved orphan roads grant is now formally green-lighted for funding. The commission approved an allocation of $82,000 through the orphan road grant program to address road repairs on Alpine Street located within the county’s West Run Planning District. This included years of…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Fairmont man is in custody for allegedly striking a West Virginia State Police trooper in the face. 30-year-old Austin Ray Lamparter was arrested on December 21 after an attempt was made to take him into custody for an alleged domestic incident that took place earlier in December. According to a criminal…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown man is in custody after he allegedly abused a puppy, causing it to be placed in critical condition and its leg to be amputated. 35-year-old Jeremy Ganocy was arrested for allegedly beating the 12-week-old puppy that had been using the bathroom inside the home. According to a criminal complaint, the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A harm reduction program intended to minimize the spread of disease from intravenous drug use will now have participation from the Monongalia County Health Department. Monongalia County Commissioners announced during one of their final regular meetings of the year that the MCHD will work with Milan Puskar Health Right to take part…

HUNDRED, W.Va. — A Pennsylvania man who allegedly shot his parents and killed his mother has been taken into custody in West Virginia. The Pennsylvania State Police announced via social media that 18-year-old Jared Noll was arrested by West Virginia State Police on Saturday, less than 24 hours after he allegedly shot his parents. Police…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A new partnership involving the City of Morgantown and social service organizations will look to increase the stockpile of donations for local food banks. LifeBridge AmeriCorps and the United Way of Mon and Preston Counties will partner with volunteers involved in the Morgantown City Ambassadors program to host two separate donation drop-off…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Selections for administrative positions at West Virginia University’s main campus appear to be on track to be decided by the start of 2026. Interim Provost Paul Krieder announced to the WVU Board of Governors on Friday that the selections for the deans of the WVU College of Law and the Eberly College…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The City of Clarksburg wants to advise residents to potentially smell gas in various parts of the city during the weekend. A public notice was issued by the city via Facebook on Friday where they announced that a gas line purging will take place around Clarksburg on Saturday as part of regular…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A new addition to the University High School campus is ready to have the design of the project presented to the public. Representatives with athletic field Tarkett Sports reported to the Monongalia County Board of Education during their regular meeting Tuesday that a design of the multi-sport complex that will include facilities…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes released important statistics from his first year as the top law enforcement officer in the county. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Forbes said for the first time in about a decade the department is fully staffed with a list of candidates waiting for a phone call.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Thanks to the generosity of many in Monongalia County, many that would not have had food for the holidays will. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said Pantry Plus More distributed more than 2,500 food boxes during the months of November and so far this December. The…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The official numbers have not been tallied, but the foot traffic tells statewide retailers this Christmas shopping season was better than expected despite worries about the economy. President of the West Virginia Retailers Association Bridget Lambert said this has been the busiest year in stores since the pandemic. The retailers have also…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown is soliciting engineering firms that could design a trash collection system behind the Morgantown Lock and Dam on the Monongahela River. The Morgantown Trash Removal Initiative will be a federally funded project that will address a decades-old problem in a highly visible section of the city. On WAJR’s…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University (WVU) has modified their holiday schedule after the governor issued a proclamation giving state employees a half-day off Wednesday, Dec. 24, and a full day off on Friday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. Now, qualified WVU employees will be offered a half-day off Tuesday, Dec. 30 since Dec.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The president of a Morgantown development group says ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings will not interrupt infrastructure projects in the area. WestRidge President Ryan Lynch has confirmed the company will continue to make payments as part of three-way agreements with the Monongalia County Commission, the Morgantown Utility Board, and the state Department…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first commencement ceremony to take place for West Virginia University with new President Michael T. Benson is about to take place on Saturday, December 20. The 2025 December Commencement will take place at the Hope Coliseum over the course of two ceremonies, with the first taking place on December 20 at…

GRAFTON, W.Va — A Taylor County man is facing kidnapping charges after sheriff’s deputies allege he kidnapped two 18-year-old girls. Kemper Freeze, 20, of Grafton, picked the two girls up after they to be taken to McDonald’s for a birthday dinner Wednesday night. Freeze took the girls to McDoanld’s then instead of taking them home…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The City of Fairmont is ready to be a full participant in a multi-state trail corridor that aims to increase local economic development. Director of Planning and Development for the City of Fairmont Shae Strait announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that conversations are ongoing with members of the community to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission has approved the first steps to be taken on a county level to address a state-induced tax exoneration caused by a clerical error. The commission approved the acceptance of the exonerations valued at around $237,000 in a 2-0 vote during their regular meeting on Wednesday (Commissioner Sean Sikora…

WESTOVER, W.Va. — Damage assessments and cleanup is underway at the Evergreen Assisted Living facility after residents were evacuated due to a flood. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” MECCA 911 Executive Director Jim Smith said it’s believed sprinkler system pipes in the second floor burst due to the weather around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon. Within…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WestRidge president Ryan Lynch says they have received approvals in their Chapter 11 filing that will prevent interruption of two major infrastructure projects. Lynch has confirmed the company will continue to make payments as part of three-way agreements with the County Commission and the Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) regarding the water and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Public works staff employed by the City of Morgantown have begun to take stewardship of a property that is currently pending legal appeals by the Monongalia County Board of Education. Members of the Morgantown City Council reported during the councilor report portions of their regular meeting Tuesday that the city has officially…

STAR CITY, W.Va. — A longtime public servant for the Town of Star City is confirmed to have passed away. Members of the Star City council took a portion of their regular meeting Tuesday to commemorate former Star City Mayor Herman Reid, who passed away in early December at the age of 72. Star City…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A levy call to support three years of funding for the Monongalia County School System has been formally given the green light to proceed. The Monongalia County Board of Education approved the 2027-2030 excess levy call during their regular meeting on Tuesday with plans to begin the public outreach campaign that will…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A 26-year-old Fairmont man on home confinement has been arrested in connection with selling illegal drugs. Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department searched the home of Brandon Scott Harding on Valley Forge Circle December 15 during a home confinement check and located more than three pounds of marijuana in 30 indivdual…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The attorney representing the suspected president of the Pagans Motorcycle Club in a Marion County murder case and her private investigator have been arrested for witness intimidation. Wheeling attorney, Elgine McArdle, and former Bridgeport City Council Member, Lowell ‘LJ’ Maxey, were arrested by state police Tuesday morning. McArdle is representing Ryan Lane…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80 announced his plans to run for the West Virginia State Senate seat in the 13th District from his kitchen table this morning. Williams has served in the House of Delegates since 2016 and has focused on affordability, cost-of-living pressures, healthcare costs, childcare, housing, and the everyday…

TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — One firefighter was injured while battling a blaze in the Terra Alta area early Monday morning. Firefighters from Terra Alta, Albright, Oakland, Mount Grove, Tunnelton, Masontown, Deep Creek and Aurora responded to the Spruce Run Road home to assist the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department at 3:30 a.m. The unidentified first responder…

MASONTOWN, W.Va. — A Preston County man is facing charges after his daughter was injured during a fight with his wife on Bull Run Road. West Virginia State Police said Jeffrey Greathouse, 49, of Masontown, was angry and began breaking things and threatening to kill people in the home around noon when his mother refused…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Natural gas looks to be a significant contributor in the coming years as the power grid expands to meet Governor Morrisey’s goal of growing electricity production to 50 gigawatts by 2050. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Charlie Burd, the executive director of the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia said…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, has won the final chunk of money to begin work to extend Morgantown Utility Board water service to the residents of Morgan’s Run. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” McCormick said the governor agreed to provide $1,221,580 that will fund the project completely. It’s taken…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State veterans are ready to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country this holiday season. Veterans from across North Central West Virginia will be joined by veterans from across the country as part of the 4th Annual National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Three years after a member of Morgantown city council was added to the Morgantown Utility Board of Directors city officials are requesting quarterly updates. City Manager Jamie Miller wouldlike to schedule quarterly meetings for membersof the board to brief city council members on activities andprovide updates. Current MUB board liaison, Sixth Ward…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — The north campus of one of the largest charter schools in West Virginia officially graduated a new class of cadets as part of graduation ceremonies hosted at Camp Dawson in Kingwood. Graduating cadets from the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy were joined by family members from across the Mountain State at the Camp Dawson…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — MetroNews AccuWeather has issued a Winter Storm Warning for an event that could bring up to six inches of snow and drop temperatures into the teens. The Winter Storm Warning goes into effect Saturday at 1 p.m. and runs through 1 p.m. Sunday. MetroNews AccuWeather Meteorologist Bob Smerbeck said Friday the potent…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A 21-year-old Morgantown man has been charged after allegedly sending child sexual abuse material via social media. Friday, troopers from the West Virginia State Police acted on a tip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and made contact with Brandon Spinelli During a search of Sinelli’s residence he…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Police have issued a Community Notice following reports of online fraud and harassment schemes aimed at students. University Police Chief Sherry St. Clair is urging caution after at least five reports have been investigated in recent months. Some of the cases include multiple “sextortion” complaints where students have reported…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission is considering a staff recommended rate increase for a Preston County utility accused of poor financial management and poor water quality. Preston County Public Service District No. 1, serves Arthurdale residents who have filed 53 letters with the PSC of complaint alleging bad financial practices, poor water quality,…

REEDSVILLE, W.Va. — A crash in Preston County closed a portion of Route 92 near Reedsville and sent one person to the hospital Thursday morning. The two-vehicle accident was reported around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Route 92 and Fleetwood Drive. One person was transported to the hospital by KAMP Ambulance. The road was…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Another step towards the start of construction of the planned Harmony Grove Interchange on Interstate 79 in Monongalia County has been completed by the West Virginia Division of Highways. DOH officials reported to the Monongalia County Commission that the bidding process is officially underway for the project aimed to support development around…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A dental hygiene argument resulted in a trip to the North Central Regional for a Fairmont man Tuesday. When officers from the Fairmont Police Department arrived at the residence, they were told earlier in the day Travis Walters, 31, had been arguing with a juvenile in the home about brushing their teeth.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A contract to move forward on final design and estimate work on sanitary sewer line upgrades around parts of Van Voorhis Road that will affect residents in close to a half dozen neighborhoods. The Morgantown Utility Board unanimously approved a contract with Thrasher Engineering valued at approximately $1.595 million to complete the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The lead administrator for the Monongalia County School System hopes to have focused conversations on funding for public schools in upcoming meetings with state legislatures. Monongalia County School Superintendent Eddie Campbell will be joined by fellow superintendents across the West Virginia Public School System to discuss legislative priorities, particularly adjusting the state…

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. –– An Upshur County man is facing charges after crashing a car with an infant while suspected of being intoxicated. On December 8, Buckhannon police officers responded to a crash into an apartment on Hinkle Drive and learned while en route the suspected driver had fled the scene. Officers on foot located Xander…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A 52-year-old Bridgeport woman has been charged with the theft of more than $350,000 and could face up to 10 years in federal prison. United States Attorney Matthew L. Harvey said Christina Nolte admitted to falsifying medical records in an effort to receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Nolte…

THORNTON, W.Va. — A fight between roomates over a dirty house resulted in one arrest in Preston County over the weekend. Johnny Williams, 34, of Thornton, allegedly punched the victim in the face 12 to 15 times when he pulled into their driveway around 3 Saturday afternoon. Troopers from the West Virginia State Police said…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One of two plaintiffs in the challenge to the 2021 charter school law in West Virginia says he is not opposed to the program but wants more community input. A recent ruling by Kanawha County Judge Jennifer Bailey said, “No independent free school district, or organization, shall hereafter be created, except with…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Deputies in Harrison County made one arrest after an attack with a steel rod left one man with a broken nose, cuts, and bruises. December 6, deputies met with the vicitm at United Hospital Center (UHC) after being injured at a home in Harrison County. The victim told deputies that 61-year-old Ricky…

BARRACKVILLE, W.Va. — An 82 year old Barrackville woman is facing several charges after deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department say she was providing dangerous drugs to teens in her home. The investigation began December 5 when deputies were told about Mary Kennedy, 82, providing methamphetamine and fentanyl to juveniles living in the home.…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — One suspect and a victim are being treated in a Morgantown hospital after an officer-involved shooting over the weekend. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes said the suspect was shot on the front porch of the Ed Dunn Road residence after he ignored commands and failed…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The No. 1 ranked Morgantown Mohigans defeated the No. 3 ranked Martinsburg Bulldogs on Friday afternoon to win its first state championship since 2005. Earlier in the year, the two teams faced off against one another, where Morgantown fell short 6 to 34. “It’s just been fantastic,” Coach Sean Biser, Morgantown High…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The warming shelter co-funded by the City of Morgantown and Monongalia County Commission is on track to be opened on schedule before the official start of winter. Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that the warming shelter for the 2025-26 winter season will be located at the…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — The Preston County Economic Development Authority (PCEDA) has announced the purchase of the former Spirit Energy site in Hazelton for future economic development. PCEDA Executive Director Robbie Baylor said the site was the former TAZ Sawmill site that was purchased by Spirit Energy during the pandemic. The 41.8-acre site, including a…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — University High School is ready to host a family-friendly holiday celebration to help support the construction of the planned UHS Sports Complex. The 2025 UHS Winterfest will take place on the UHS campus on Sunday, December 7, starting at 5 p.m., where market vendors, food trucks, and University High athletes from over…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department were involved in an officer-involved shooting Saturday. Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance with a firearm just after midnight on Ed Dunn Road. A suspect inside the residence opened fire when police arrived. Details about the incident have not been released yet, but two…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A popular holiday-themed 5K is ready to be hosted this weekend by the West Virginia University Medicine Rosenbaum Family House. The Run Santa Run 5k will take place at the Rosenbaum House parking lot starting at 8:30 a.m. with over 360 people scheduled to participate, another record high for the event. Rosenbaum…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– A Monongalia County Circuit Court ruling will send ownership of the former site of the Suncrest Primary School to the city of Morgantown to be used as a public park. The ruling comes after a year of legal wrangling between the Monongalia County Board of Education (BOE) who is expected to appeal…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — The Preston County Health Department (PCHD) is monitoring two additional cases of Whooping cough, according to the latest information. One case had been confirmed at the Preston High School earlier this week. The two additional cases were reported Friday afternoon. Officials said other cases from those exposed at Preston High School or…

BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — The Town of Bruceton Mills is ready to celebrate the start of the holidays by hosting the popular Christmas Homecoming and Lighted Parade. The Bruceton Community Lions Club will host festivities that will begin on Saturday, December 6, starting at 9 a.m., where the annual Christmas Homecoming Craft and Vendor Show…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Fire Department has officially introduced a new accelerant detection canine as the newest member of the department. MFD Captain Jason Quinn and Deputy Fire Marshal William Lyons have started to introduce Chance, a 16-month-old Labrador Retriever who will serve in the department by sorting through the damage left in the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Oglebay Plaza on the campus of West Virginia University was full for the 84th ceremony to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. The keynote speaker for the event was former U.S. Navy SEAL Brentyn Jones. A Spokane, Washington, native, Jones served for nine years with SEAL Team 8 and…

PHILIPPI, W.Va. — The Barbour County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal crash in the Philippi area Tuesday night. The Philippi Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene on Elk Creek Road around 11:35 p.m. and found the vehicle with two occupants. One person in the vehicle was deceased and another person had been…

BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va.– The Cooper’s Rock overlook will be closed until the summer of 2026, according to the West Virginia State Parks. During the closure crews will be replacing the pedestrian bridge connecting the overlook to the main area of the park. “Ensuring the safety of our guests is our top priority,” West Virginia State…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Police Department is warning the public about an email phishing scam. The emails use false justifications with the city logo to request funds. In some cases the emails reference pending meetings or transactions, and have even attempted to impersonate the city Planning Commission. The emails have reportedly targeted businesses and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University annual commemoration of Pearl Harbor Day will take place on Friday, December 5, with active-duty service members, ROTC students, veterans, and community members all expected to be in attendance. The ceremony will begin on Friday starting at 10 a.m. at the USS West Virginia mast and bell outside…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown area Salvation Army is still on the lookout for volunteers to help with the Red Kettle campaign this holiday season. Salvation Army Captain Dennis Smith made the call on WAJR’s Morgantown Weekend on Thursday, where he encouraged Morgantown area residents to join the just over half dozen Salvation Army of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A popular holiday-themed 5K is ready to be hosted this weekend by the West Virginia University Medicine Rosenbaum Family House. The Run Santa Run 5k will take place at the Rosenbaum House parking lot starting at 8:30 a.m. with over 360 people scheduled to participate, another record high for the event. Rosenbaum…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — University High School is ready to host a family-friendly holiday celebration to help support the construction of the planned UHS Sports Complex. The 2025 UHS Winterfest will take place on the UHS campus on Sunday, December 7, starting at 5 p.m., where market vendors, food trucks, and University High athletes from over…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. –– The campaign for a new shelter for Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia got a $50,000 shot in the arm from Your Community Foundation (YCF) Thursday morning. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” YCF President and CEO Patty Showers Ryan said the gift is made possible by the estate of…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Marion County judge officially denied the motion to dismiss the charge against former Bridgeport councilman and investigator Lowell “L.J.” Maxey for operating as an investigator without at license. The motion was denied on Wednesday after Maxey filed a motion to dismiss earlier in the fall. Maxey was charged for operating as…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown area residents are encouraged to be prepared for more snow over the course of the next week. After around four inches of snow hit the Morgantown area early Tuesday morning and caused first responders to assist over 70 motorists and investigate over 50 property damage calls, MetroNews AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Pedanowski…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Adjustments to the economic opportunity development district (EOD) for the University Town Center will move forward as new commercial developments open in the area. The Monongalia County Commission unanimously approved the modification of boundaries of the EOD district for the heavily traveled to commercial development in Granville that allow for a new…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University (WVU) will have a new provost in place in the next several days with the help of Greenwood Asher & Associates. Four candidates have been invited to campus, and the search committee, faculty, staff, and students have already had the opportunity to meet with Jennifer Roberts from the University…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is looking for help from the public to find a suspect in the distribution of child pornography. The investigation began when the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) notified investigators that David Conaway was soliciting a 16-year old girl via email. Officials said the girl’s…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown Finance Department has been given the formal go-ahead to move portions of funds saved in money market accounts to the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments Consolidated Fund. The Morgantown City Council passed a resolution in a 6-0 vote (Councilor Mark Downs was not in attendance) that will…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A combination of Morgantown residents across multiple generations and West Virginia University students joined together to celebrate a time-honored tradition in the heart of the downtown campus. Close to 1,000 people gathered around Woodburn Circle early Tuesday night despite temperatures reaching near below freezing, where they celebrated the lighting of Woodburn Hall,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A contract is in place to have a private company address Monongalia County roads during snowstorms with a push from legislatures to get started early. Monongalia County Delegate David McCormick announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that the West Virginia Division of Highways has agreed to a contract bid to have…

BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving a 45-year sentence after being convicted of conspiring to import tons of cocaine into the United States, was released from U.S. Penitentiary Hazelton Monday night. Sources reported his release to WAJR News just hours after he was pardoned by President Donald Trump.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va — Sawyer Dennison, life-long West Virginian and West Virginia University graduate, is proud and prepared to be running for District 78 in the House of Delegates. Prior to running for the election, Dennison obtained a great background in politics. He worked full-time for Sen. Grassley, and interned on Capitol Hill with Gov. Morrisey…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first winter weather maker of the year will land overnight, bringing very different conditions across the state. National Weather Service Meteorologist Matt Brudy said the Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from midnight Monday through 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall is expected to hit between 4 and 9…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The United States Marshals Service is searching for a suspect for violation of the conditions of his pretrial release in Clarksburg. Joseph Michael Angiulli, 32, was realeased following his November arrest for selling fentanyl withion 1,000 feet of a school and failedto report to court on November 14. Angiulli is described as…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Clarksburg resident is behind bars after being accused of assaulting an 81-year old that was sharing his home, according to West Virginia State Police. On Thursday witnesses reported John Carter, 51, hit the 81-year-old man who is reportedly a blind cancer survivor. Carter has been charged with elder abuse causing injury…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va.. — An unidentified person is in custody following a suspicious blaze on Dawson Road early Monday. Membersof the River Road Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire at 3 a.m. As crews made their way to the scene dispatchers told first responders there was also a camper…

AURORA, W.Va. — Officials in Preston County have dismissed students at the Aurora Elementary School due to elevated a gas CO2 levels caused by a natural gas leak. The leak was reported around 9:30 and a total of 27 people were checked out by EMS workers. Two students have been taken to the hospital. Preston…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, has announced plans to run for reelection. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” he said progress on lowering the tax burden for residents over the last three years has been a big achievement for the entire state and strengthens our position to bring new jobs to the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) will temporarily close some Evansdale streets this week for inspection, cleaning, and repairs to the sanitary sewer system. Sections of roads will be restricted and at the end of each workday the excavated surfaces will be backfilled or covered with road plates. The work locations will be…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization plans improvements for a problematic intersection that could begin in the next year. The intersection in question- Point Marion, Stewartstown, Canyon and Farm View roads has been a very busy, confusing, and sometimes unsafe intersection with no crosswalks or other considerations for pedestrians. During peak travel…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Officials with the City of Morgantown area are ready to welcome in the holiday shopping season with the help of members of the community. Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble will take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate Small Business Saturday that will take place on November 29 starting at 11 a.m. at…

RIVESVILLE, W.Va. — Multiple departments responded to an overnight structure fire in Marion County that also damaged two other homes. Officials with the Rivesville Volunteer Fire Department reported that emergency crews were alerted to a fire on Stone Street in Rivesville at 1:07 a.m. on Friday. Crews on scene determined that two other homes close…

HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. — An 18-year-old Fairmont man is facing charges after a Thanksgiving Day pursuit on I-79 in Harrison County. Charles Jonathan Roach, 18, was clocked on I-79 southbound by Bridgeport police traveling 92 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone near the Jerry Dove Drive exit. Roach pulled into the…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department wants to advise residents to be on the lookout for a missing Clarksburg teenager. 17-year-old Jacob Allen Cain was last seen at around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday night on Calico Drive in the East View neighborhood of Clarksburg. Cain is described as being 5’9″, weighing around 140 pounds,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Donations to Monongalia County nonprofits have resulted in an increase in food distributions ahead of the official start of the holiday season. Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom announced during the closing minutes of the commission’s regular meeting Wednesday that Pantry Plus More will expand on food distributions for the holiday season with…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — The Preston County Board of Education and a middle school teacher who entered a plea deal in a classroom abuse case have been named in a civil lawsuit. Cassandra Diann Sisler, of Terra Alta, pleaded guilty to four felony counts of child abuse resulting in injury. She has agreed to permanently surrender…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown is ready to move forward with the 2025 Street Improvement Project, which includes plans to start repaving a heavily used road near downtown by the end of the year. The Morgantown City Council unanimously approved a bid contract with Parrotta Paving to pave approximately six miles of road…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Local businesses from around the Morgantown area are working with area nonprofits to support those who may be struggling to put food on the table this holiday season. Tattoo studio Pattysartspot has started a collection of nonperishable food items as part of a partnership with the United Way of Mon and Preston…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A lawsuit has been filed against Morgantown Deputy Mayor Brian Butcher for alleged defamation against a local developer that included claims of threats to physically harm a public official and their family members. Metro Properties developer David Biafora filed the lawsuit in Monongalia County Circuit Court for just over $1.25 million in…

BARRACKVILLE, W.Va.—Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Barrackville man; he was involved in a fight with his son that resulted in injury. On November 21, deputies met with a group of children, and one said he had been in a fight with his father that resulted in a call to police. The…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Deputies in Harrison County arrested a female after she reportedly harassed a neighbor’s dogs and threatened them with a knife. On Nov. 15, deputies arrived at a Clarksburg residence and made contact with Cassandra Nutter, who had a bleeding laceration on her left hand. Nutter told deputies she heard the neighbors’ dogs…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Federal Highways Administration has approved the Interchange Justification Report (IJR) for the proposed Harmony Grove I-79 exit to serve the Morgantown Industrial Park (MIP). The IJR is completed by the developer, Enroute Properties, and the consultant to show the scope of work to the state Division of Highways (DOH). State officials…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After quite a bit of time of feeling frustrated, the Marion County Board of Education made the executive decision to dispatch a letter to the state legislature, addressing specific concerns that they have observed and voicing a need for additional support. Addressed first in the letter, the Marion County Board of Education…

WESTON, W.Va. –– The state Supreme Court has ruled Mon Health/Vandalia Health will require a Certificate of Need to build a new Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” President and CEO of Mon Health David Goldberg, who is a proponent of the Certificate of Need (CON) process, said they…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Farmers Market Growers Association is ready to showcase homemade goods and homegrown produce from around North Central West Virginia. The first Morgantown Winter Farmers Market of the 2025-26 season will take place on Saturday, November 22, at the Monongalia County Center at Mylan Park starting at 8:30 a.m. Market Manager…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Health Department has filled up all available spots for free dental care opportunities for county residents who are uninsured as part of their annual Healthy Smiles Day. MCHD Dentistry will provide free cleanings and checkups for adults 18 years and older who do not have dental insurance on Wednesday,…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The suspected leader of the Pagan Motorcycle Club, Marion County resident Ryan Lane has accepted a plea deal in the Henry Silver murder case. The state has agreed to drop murder and conspiracy charges in exchange for a no contest plea to organized criminal enterprise, a felony. Lane could face up to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The final suspect in a downtown Morgantown attack from earlier this year has been arrested nine months after the attack. Dae’Sean Reeves, 18, of Monessen, Pa., faces malicious wounding, conspiracy, and now failure to appear and is being held in the North Central Regional Jail without bail. Reeves has pleaded not guilty…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Your Community Foundation of West Virginia has announced that a new round of distributions has been awarded to charitable organizations and schools around the North Central Region. YCF West Virginia President Patty Showers Ryan announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that the organization awarded just over $301,000 in grants to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Monongalia County community are ready to take part in a popular fundraising event to support the Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center. The 2025 iteration of the annual Battle of the Bartenders fundraiser will take place on Thursday, November 20, starting at 5:30 p.m., where Monongalia County-based attorneys, nurses, and…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways has awarded a contract to address around 8 miles of roadway on Interstate 79 between Saltwell Road and Anmoore. DOH District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins confirmed that the contract was awarded to Mountaineer Contractors Inc. at a value of approximately $19.09 million to reconstruct and repave…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The social service hub located at the former Ramada Inn site on Scott Avenue has officially changed the operating manager for the site. Monongalia County Commission President Jeff Arnett announced that Morgantown Community Resources (MCR) Inc. officially closed on an agreement with the United Way of Mon and Preston County to take…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Health System and Independence Health System have announced plans to merge, bringing five hospitals into the system—Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe, and Westmoreland Hospitals. The plans include doctors and other subsidiaries and will operate fully under the WVU Medicine brand in the fall of 2026. The agreement includes…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The state Division of Highways (DOH) is preparing to make emergency repairs to a bridge in Monongalia County. One lane of the bridge on Birchfield Run Road/County Route 33 near Morgantown has been closed after a partial collapse Tuesday night. The damage happened when an overweight truck entered the bridge and…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A suspicious vehicle report in Morgantown resulted in the arrest of a Clarksburg suspect for possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver. State police observed Paul Mathis, 43 on Chestbut Street near Pour Choices and began the investigation. When Mathis was searched troopers found paraphernalia used to smoke narcotics, a white substance,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown man is facing multiple charges after an attack on a woman at a Canyon Road residence. The victim told police she was at a residence on Canyon Road when she went for a walk and Jonathan Savin, 40, picked her up, Savin took her to another residence where the pair…

FAIRVIEW, W.Va. — Three miners were hurt in a collision at the Loveridge Coal Mine in Fairview Wednesday morning. Reports indicate two pieces of machinery collided at 9:42 this morning injuring three miners, two are being treated at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. The miners were trasnported with unspecified injuries by the Marion County Rescue Squad.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways appears to have mixed public support on planned improvements for a heavily used roadway that leads into Morgantown. Engineers and project designers for the three alternate proposals for the improvements on Greenbag Road were hosted at Mountainview Elementary School on Tuesday, where 95 different residents who…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A youth program established as part of a partnership with the Monongalia County School System and West Virginia University Extension is seeing another increase in participation by county students. WVU Extension Agent Becca Flint Clark announced in front of the Monongalia County Board of Education during their regular meeting on Tuesday that…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va. — A Fairmont man has been charged with malicious assault following an incident in the Valley Head area. Deputies from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department said Shaquille Evans, 32, threw a camping axe at another man during an altercation striking him in the hand. Deputies said the victim suffered a serious cut…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule to redefine “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to comply with the 2023 Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court decision and to cut government bureaucracy. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the proposal keys in on federal jurisdiction over relatively permanent, standing,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — “Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Ukrainian Veterans” is an event hosted by the Ukrainian Mountaineers Association and the WVU Army ROTC, which gives members within the community the opportunity to hear from Ukrainian veterans and learn first-hand insight about modern drone warfare. The event will be held at the Rhododendron Room at…

GRAFTON, W.Va. — A teacher from Grafton High School has been charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly not reporting the sexual assault of a student. Grafton High School teacher Christopher Rucker was allgedly told about the assault back in October and failed to report it to authorities. State law requires secondary school employees, like Rucker…

FAIRMONT, W.Va – A 48-year old Fairmont man has been charged with malicious assault after beating a victim with a brick. Christopher Dingess was arrested at the Friendship Room after an incident Friday afternoon. Fairmont police said around 3 p.m. they found the victim covered with blood with multiple cuts on his face. The victim…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The state Division of Highways (DOH) will hear public comment on the next phase of Green Bag Road improvements Tuesday evening. The projects to be discussed are the proposed improvements from Deckers Creek Boulevard to Luckey Lane and from Don Knotts Boulevard to Mississippi Street. Executive Director of Communications for the DOH,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The final in-person opportunity for state workers to voice concerns about increases proposed by the Public Employee Insurance Agency (PEIA) for 2027 will be in Morgantown Monday night. The 3 percent total proposed increase also comes with a $200 monthly spousal surcharge increase that goes into effect July 1. On MetroNews Midday,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson is embarking on a journey to earn an invitation into the Association of American Universities (AAU). On MetroNews “Talkline,” Benson said it can take up to 10 years to meet all the requirements to be welcomed into the association. The process will be a top-to-bottom…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU College of Creative Arts and Media (CCAM) is excited to announce that it will be hosting four separate holiday performances in honor of the Christmas season. In addition, on Nov. 10th at 8 p.m., they will be presenting a free, non-ticketed saxophone performance with WVU’s saxophone professor, Jeff Siegfried, at…

WHITE HALL, W.Va. — The Valley Volunteer Fire Department (VVFD) has notified the Town of White Hall that they do not intend to renew their lease at the Public Safety Building. Town officials extended an offer of $10 per month for six months this week, but the members declined and will relocate to Pleasant Valley.…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The suspected president of the Pagan Motorcycle Club will be back in Marion County Circuit Court in the Henry Silver murder case on January 20. A jury could not reach a verdict in the case against Ryan Lane for murder, conspiracy, and organized criminal enterprise during a September trial after two days…

ELKINS, W.Va. — A bicylcist in Elkins is dead after being hit while crossing U.S. Route 219 late Thursday afternoon. West Virginia State Police said Thursday at 5:45 p.m., Mark Spencer, 71, of Elkins, was on a bike trail crossing the highway near the intersection of Route 219 and Harpertown-Gilman Road. Spencer died at the…

GRAFTON, W.Va. – A Grafton couple is in custody for allegedly abusing a 9-year-old girl. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office announced that Lewis “Butch” Nuzum, II, 52, and Josephine Nuzum, 45, have each been charged with child abuse resulting in injury and child neglect resulting in injury after school staff reported signs of abuse. The…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — Three people were hurt in a head on crash on the Grafton Raod Wednesday afternoon. Around 5 p.m. a northbound vehicle drifted across the centerline causing the crash, according to Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes. Christine and Harry Travis of Grafton, and Brandi Taylor were transp9orted for treatment of unspecified injuries.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A fire at an apartment building at Marjorie Gardens in Morgantown has resulted in multiple injuries and close to a dozen residents becoming displaced. The Brookhaven Volunteer Fire Department was the first to respond among a half dozen different departments around the Morgantown area to the scene early Wednesday night, where a…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Board of Education is prepared to consider creating a new bus line for students who live out in the Stewarts Run Road area. The motion to prepare options to address students who are reported to live over a 30-minute walk from the Moose Lodge bus stop for students in…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — More than 600 professionals on the Morgantown Waterfront shared some of the latest threat and response techniques at the 2025 Mountain State Cyber Summit Wednesday. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Executive Director of National Security and Cyberspace Programs at West Virginia University Bill Walker said this event should not be considered…

ROANOKE, W.Va. — West Virginia University Extension is ready to showcase business ideas from West Virginia entrepreneurs and students as part of the first-ever Mountain State Innovators Summit at the Stonewall Resort. The summit will be hosted from Wednesday, November 12, through Friday, November 14, where Mountain State middle school and high school students will…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A multi-million dollar water and sewer infrastructure project that will support development in the southwestern end of Monongalia County is now a few finishing touches away from being complete. Morgantown Utility Board General Manager Mike McNulty announced on Wednesday during the MUB board’s regular meeting on Tuesday that the final directional drill…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Attorneys representing a 15-year-old transgender student from Bridgeport High School have filed a brief in their United States Supreme Court challenge of the West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sport Act passed by state lawmakers in 2021. Attorneys tell the court there are zero examples of transgender students taking athletic opportunities from biological females…

FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. — The Morgantown man accused in a Pennsylvania hit-and-run case died over the weekend at his home a day before he was to appear for a preliminary hearing. No details have been released about the death of Stephen Anthony Lemro, 74, who was accused in a fatal hit-and-run in August by Pennsylvania…

FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. — Three people died in a Fayette County crash involving a tractor-trailer late Monday afternoon on National Pike. Pennsylvania State Police responded to the crash on National Pike near Dark Hollow Road at 5:30 p.m. Troopers said the tractor-trailer was traveling eastbound on National Pike and crossed into the westbound lanes, hitting…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The latest WVRC Media Cares for Community event raised more than $1,000 and 4,300 pounds of food. WVRC Media and Titan Roofing organized the event due to the lingering federal government shutdown, suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and some workers going without a paycheck. Staff from WAJR, WVAQ, and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One person was killed in a Monday morning crash on I-79 in Monongalia County. Deputies report the crash between a tractor-trailer and a passenger car was reported at mile marker 155 in the Star City area at 6:10 a.m. Five passengers in the passenger car were transported to JW Ruby Memorial Hospital…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A solution appears to be in the works to bring the longest federal government shutdown in history to an end. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Delegate David McCormick, R, Monongalia, 82, said he will provide 100 turkeys to families affected by the stoppage of food benefits or federal workers who have…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown man is behind bars after the testimony of two juveniles about years of abuse and violent treatment. The investigation began in June when deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department learned about the testimony of two minors at the child advocacy center that Christopher Moore, 38, had abused and been…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission will make a final ruling on the Hope Gas rate increase settlement in December, and the rates will go into effect in February of 2026. On MetroNews “Talkline,” Hope Gas President and CEO Morgan O’Brien said the settlement was reached because all parties at the table were looking…

SHINNSTON, W.Va. — FirstEnergy has announced plans to pursue approval for the construction of a 1,200-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plant. FirstEnergy Board Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer Brian X. Tierney said they plan to begin the permitting process with the Public Service Commission in the first quarter of 2026 for a new power generation…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A popular community event that is hosted monthly along High Street in downtown Morgantown is ready to put the 2025 season to a close while bringing in the holiday season. Main Street Morgantown, in collaboration with the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown, will host the final Morgantown Arts Walk of the year…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner officially reached Monongalia County as part of his statewide high school tour to encourage students who will be eligible to vote to register. Warner visited University High School on Thursday to discuss the importance of voting in state and municipal elections, where he was joined…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County residents in the southern part of the county will now have the opportunity to consider multiple broadband options to provide service at their home. Monongalia County Commissioner Sean Sikora announced during the closing minutes of their regular meeting on Wednesday that Frontier officially completed their broadband infrastructure project to serve…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Monongalia County community continue to address food insecurity as the federal government shutdown continues to affect programs such as SNAP. With the shutdown now at Day 36 with no signs of a slowdown in sight, representatives that support the student food pantries at West Virginia University announced that select…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVRC Media, Titan Roofing, and the United Way of Monongalia and Preston County Helpful Harvest Food Program are teaming up to collect nonperishable food items for those affected by the federal government shutdown. The staff from WAJR, WVAQ, WKKW, Titan Roofing, and local agencies will be at the University Town Centre Giant…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg City Manager Tiffany Fell is facing an ethics complaint and a vote of no confidence from the city firefighters. Director of Community Development & Grant Projects, Dr. Shana Nicholson filed a formal complaint against Fell with the West Virginia Ethics Commission accusing Fell of serious and repeated violations of ethics standards,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —  An application for state approval to establish a new tax increment financing district in the City of Morgantown has now been formally approved by city officials. The Morgantown City Council unanimously approved a resolution that would allow for the submission of a TIF application to the West Virginia Division of Economic Development…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission (PSC) and Charlotte Lane have granted the attorneys negotiating the Hope Gas rate increase an extension to reach a settlement in the case. The proposed increase would be an estimated 25% increase for current residential customers and a 35% increase for former Peoples Gas customers. The increase for…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One of the longest-standing traditions at West Virginia University is set to continue in the heart of the downtown Morgantown campus. The 78th Annual Mountaineer Week officially kicked off on Monday at the WVU Mountainlair, where different tastes of Appalachian culture will be showcased until Saturday, November 8. WVU Executive Director for…

STORY BY SOFIA WASSICK MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Center for Veteran, Military, and Family Programs at WVU will be partnering with the WVU Office Of Compliance and Prevention Education to host a Veteran’s Day breakfast at the Diversified Energy Terrace at the Milan Puskar Stadium on Nov. 11th. Doors to the event will open at…

WESTOVER, W.Va. — Westover City Council has voted unanimously to install Deputy Chief of Police Scott Carl as the next chief. Carl joined the department in May of 2021 when the department was battling serious problems with thepublic brought on by federal civil rights lawsuits. Former chief Joe Adams joined the department in October of…

LOST CREEK, W.Va. — A fatality has been confirmed in the I-79 tractor-trailer crash near Lost Creek Sunday. West Virginia State Police have identified the victim as the driver of the rig, Ronald Porrin. Trooper said Porrin was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The accident was reported at mile marker…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown man is facing multiple charges in connection with a break-in and sexual assault. On Saturday, deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress on Riddle Avenue and made contact with Zakariye Mohamad, 30, who claimed he had been assaulted by people inside…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board has plans for downtown work that will disrupt traffic this week. Crews will place a 26-inch water line as part of the Chaplin Hill Project that will disrupt traffic at several downtown intersections. The work will begin Tuesday, November 4 at 8 a.m. and continue through Wednesday, November…

WESTOVER, W.Va. — A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after a suspected brutal assault in a hotel over the weekend. Westover police charged Landin Shaffer, 19, of Buena Vista, Pa., with one count of malicious assault and one count of strangulation after an investigation at the Sonesta Hotel Saturday. Workers at the front desk called…

PHILIPPI, W.Va. — A Philippi man is behind bars after police allege he assaulted man in a wheelchair at a convenience store. On Oct. 29, Barbour County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Sheetz in Philippi and learned Jessie Satterfield, 40, was in a verbal altercation with the disabled person he is charged to care for.…

WESTON, W.Va. — A 29-year old Pittsburgh man is behind bars after a pursuit early Sunday morning with speeds reaching 115 miles perhour. A deputy from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop the vehicle driven by Francisco Sanchez around 1:54 a.m. in Weston. The deputy said Sanchez drove the wrong way on local…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Since 2011, the City of Morgantown Urban Archery Deer Hunt has provided hundreds of pounds of ground venison to area churches and organizations that support feeding programs in the county. Last week, the group of volunteer hunters made a donation of 776 pounds of ground venison just as the government shutdown claimed…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell will travel to Charleston to see if funds can be allocated to support improvements at Mountainview Elementary School. Campbell announced to the Monongalia County Board of Education during their last October regular meeting that he will be meeting with officials from the West Virginia School Building…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission (PSC) is accepting public comments on the proposed Brandonville Solar project that, if approved, could be operational by late 2027. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Delegate George Street, R-Preston, 83, vice chairman of the House Energy and Manufacturing Committee, said many of his constituents believe the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – David McCormick, Assistant Majority Leader for the House of Delegates, was recently named Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism Committee. The committee works together to promote economic development, support local farmers and agribusinesses, and productively market the state to visitors. McCormick joined WAJR’s “Talk of the Town” to further…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The City of Fairmont is ready for the return of the city’s first craft beer festival just in time for the Halloween weekend. Main Street Fairmont will host the 2nd Annual Frank n Stein Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, November 1, starting at 2 p.m., where close to two dozen breweries as…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The local Marine Corps League is holding a “Stuff the Truck” event Saturday to support their “Toys for Tots” campaign. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Earl Anderson Marine Corps Detachment 342 coordinator Christina Miller said they’ll be collecting new toys at the Ollies Bargain Outlet, the first event for the 2025…

ROCK CAVE, W.Va. — One person died in an ATV crash in Upshur County Friday evening. Deputies from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Department responded to the single ATV crash at 7:40 p.m. on Gougerville Road. The single occupant of the ATV died in the crash. No other information has been released. The investigation is ongoing.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia National Guard has begun to set up logistical and personnel support to mitigate the impact of the end of SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. Over 200 service members have been officially authorized to be mobilized by Governor Patrick Morrisey, and they will assist communities with distributions…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Members of law enforcement have begun to make their preparations ahead of what is expected to be a busy Halloween weekend. West Virginia State Police Bridgeport Detachment Commander Sergeant Kyle Totten offered some safety tips on WAJR’s Talk of the Town ahead of the start of various trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat activities that…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Prosecutors in Marion County have filed charges against a Wheeling defense attorney alleging misconduct in a recent murder case. Defense Attorney Elgine McArdle is accused of violating an order issued by Marion County Circuit Court Judge David Janes in November of 2024 barring any disclosures of Child Advocacy Center evidence in the…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — No injuries have been confirmed in a train/vehicle collision in downtown Bridgeport. Police and fire were called to the train crossing at Main Street just before 9 p.m. and found the occupants were able to exit the vehicle prior to the collision. Other intersections in the downtown area were disrupted during the…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office has officially kicked off a tour of West Virginia high schools in an attempt to increase voter participation. Secretary of State Kris Warner has made appearances in high schools in Wood, Brooke, and Jackson counties, along with 22 other counties, as part of a statewide…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown area community is ready to celebrate the annual clash of two high school football teams that are located less than a 20-minute drive away from each other. The 2025 iteration of what is now billed as the Hope Gas Mohawk Bowl will take place on Friday, October 31, starting at…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Department announced that they have arrested three people after a drug investigation resulted in multiple substances seized inside a Fairmont residence. Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham reported via press release that Jessica Eagle, 35, Jimmy Howell, 40, and William Menendez, 46, have each been charged with possession with…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Marion County man was arrested for allegedly throwing a man off his porch during an altercation and then attempting to run him over with a riding lawn mower. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department announced that Scott Rager, 46, of Fairmont, is charged with one count of malicious assault after deputies responded…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County parents in the western end of the county are looking for solutions related to the long distance of travel to reach a school bus stop. The parents of students that live on Stewarts Run Road near Arnettsville addressed concerns during the Monongalia County Board of Education’s regular meeting Tuesday, where…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Members of law enforcement have begun to make their preparations ahead of what is expected to be a busy Halloween weekend. West Virginia State Police Bridgeport Detachment Commander Sergeant Kyle Totten offered some safety tips on WAJR’s Talk of the Town ahead of the start of various trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat activities that…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission has formally approved a purchase of land by the county that was the former site of the Morgantown area Salvation Army. The agreement involving the county and Morgantown Community Resources Inc. to purchase the former downtown Morgantown location of the nonprofit was approved in a 2-1 vote during…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – A former Bridgeport city councilor has been charged for investigating the alleged Pagan president Ryan Lane’s murder case without a license. The West Virginia State Police announced that Lowell “L.J.” Maxey, 73, was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for operating as a private investigator without a license. According to investigators, Maxey…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Marion County judge has ruled the sale of John Manchin Senior Health Care Center is legal and the sale is set to close at the end of the month. The deal $60 million transaction with Marx Development in August includes the sale of the John Manchin Center, plus the Hopemont Hospital…

WHITE HALL, W.Va. — The driver of a UTV is being treated for serious injuries after a crash over the weekend in the White Hall area. Members of the Valley Volunteer Fire Department found the UTV on it’s side Sunday at 4:30 p.m. off of River Run Road and the driver has been ejected. The…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An effort to allow for abandoned properties within the City of Morgantown affected by zoning to be put to use will move forward on the regular agenda of the Morgantown City Council. The council agreed to move an ordinance that would adjust Article 1373 of the Morgantown City Code as part of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County public officials continue to publicly call for donations to support local food banks that are expected to increase as the partial government shutdown continues. In response to reports of increased requests for food supplies from pantries across the county added to the incoming discontinuation of the SNAP program, members of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Former West Virginia University President Gordon Gee is bookending a more than four-decade career in higher education by sharing his expertise with two institutions but made it clear he does miss the day-to-day environment of working with students on a college campus. “I’ve spent some time in executive residence at Ohio State…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In the Morgantown area, one agency is dealing with an astronomical increase in requests for food assistance. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said they help families in need with food boxes that typically last for up to five days. In the last 30 days, Bloom said…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital has received a transformational gift from Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader that will change the name of the institution. The $28 million gift was announced Tuesday by Mr. Golisano with a delegation of WVU Medicine senior leaders at the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship in…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The city of Morgantown will hold their Halloween Spooktacular at the Ruby Amphitheater from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Director of Arts and Culture for the city of Morgantown, Vincent Kitch, said more than a dozen groups and organizations will be there…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — In an emergency session, commissioners in Preston County approved emergency funding for KAMP Ambulance. Commissioners voted to send $16,000 to KAMP in order for them to be able to meet payroll. EMS agencies have suffered financially in recent years and others are hurt even more by the federal government shutdown like…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The truck driver who pled guilty in connection with the I-68 crash that killed Kevin Lataille has been sentenced to the maximum in Monongalia County. In January of 2025, Singh was accused of driving a tractor-trailer recklessly on I-68 eastbound during a snowstorm and pushing a car driven by Kevin Lataille of…

KINGWOOD, W.Va.– A Kingwood resident has been charged after police allege he fired a weapon during an incident at a trailer park in the city. Friday, deputies with the Preston County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Cozad Trailer Park in Kingwood and observed a firearm outside the front door of a residence. When deputies made…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Work on the rail-trail in Monongalia and Marion Counties could affect some users this week. Crews are working on drainage and paving on a five mile section of rail-trail from Opekiska (mile 24) to Pricketts Fort State Park (mile 29). The trail will remain open but users should alert and vigilant while…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va. — Two school districts are holding public hearings this week for closure and consolidation plans due to falling enrollment. The Randolph County Board of Education will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Elkins High School for the proposed closures of Coalton Elementary School and Midland Elementary School. The students…

WHITE HALL, W.Va. — The Valley Volunteer Fire Department (VVFD) could be looking for a new home if White Hall officials move forward with a plan to close their substation. The department was established in 1962 in Pleasant Valley, and the White Hall substation has been in operation since 1992, according to Deputy Chief Zac…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Marion County Circuit Court Matthew Delligati has issued a a temporary restraining order pausing threplan the sell the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center top a private firm. In August, Governor Morrisey announced the sale of Hopemont Hospital, Jackie Withrow Hospital, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center, and Lakin Hospital to the…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –The Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) has announced a deferred payment program for customers affected by the federal government shutdown. “We will work on a case-by-case basis with federal employees impacted by the federal government shutdown to defer water, sewer, and stormwater fees,” MUB Communications Director Chris Dale said. ” It’s important to understand…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Secretary of State Kris Warner will present the West Virginia Centurion Chamber of Commerce Award to mark one century of doing business in Morgantown. According to Warner, the Massullo family’s Morgantown story began with Domenico Massullo, who immigrated from Italy and established Massullo’s Tailoring on Pleasant Street in 1925. Domenico was a…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Martinsburg man who was wanted for violating federal supervised release was arrested in Clarksburg after an attempt to flee law enforcement. The United States Marshals Service announced on Thursday that Chad Berry, 37, is in custody for violating terms of supervised release following a 2017 felony firearm possession conviction after an…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It started in a townhouse after their graduation from West Virginia University and is now a global sustainability software company. Iconic Air has been acquired by Tokyo-based Asuene, Inc. to lead their Asuene USA operation. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Iconic Air co-founder and CEO James Carnes reflected back on their…

MOUNT CLARE, W.Va. — The suspect killed in a shooting with police following a pursuit with police in Harrison County Tuesday has been identified. Cpt. Jason Saurino said Tyrell Stephan White of Huntington has been identified as the driver of the vehicle. “The suspect is Tyrell Stephan White, and the last known address we have…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission appears to be steadfast on trying to establish an independent human resources department for the dealings of county employees. An update on the decision was announced during the commission’s regular meeting Wednesday, where it was confirmed that the interview process has been ongoing to determine a potential H.R.…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The current federal government shutdown enters day 22 as the second longest in history, and the chances for a compromise appear to be remote. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a Senate Republican, has offered a continuing resolution on more than ten occasions, and each time it…

WHITE HALL, W.Va. — A Braxton County man has been arrested after police allege he kicked a four year old child at a White Hall motel. October 21, police from White Hall responded to the motel on Spence Drive and met two witnesses to theincident. The witnesses told police Dennis Knight, 45, of Sutton, kicked…

WESTOVER, W.Va. –– Westover Chief of Police Joe Adams has announced plans to retire after serving five years for the city. Adams came to Westover after 25 years of law enforcement service with the state police and West Virginia Supreme Court. Under his leadership, the city worked through civil rights lawsuits and a timultuous time…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown appears to have a priority on local road maintenance of state-operated roads and more clarity on recently passed legislation. The Morgantown City Council was given a list of proposed legislative priorities for the city during their regular meeting on Tuesday, which also included over a half dozen secondary…

WESTOVER, W.Va. — A man who is listed as homeless has been charged for allegedly robbing a Westover bank back in 2024. The Westover Police Department announced that Scott Beaucham, 53, was arrested for allegedly stealing $3,217 from the Wesbanco on Commerce Drive on October 23, 2024. According to a criminal complaint, Beaucham allegedly “provided…

KINGWODD, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission (PSC) has paved the way for a major solar energy project that could break ground as early as December of next year. Because the project requires no transmission line or poles, they waived that filing requirement and determined the Brandonville Solar application substantially complete. With the rulings,…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va — The accused gunman in the February 2024 killing of Dallion Lewis on Jack Run Road is on trial in Harrison County this week. Kameron Griffin, 25, of Akron, Ohio allegedly hid in the back of a vehicle Lewis was riding in and jumped out when the vehicle stopped and shot Lewis to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One of the leaders of a national trucking organization is pleased a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Monongalia will be held accountable, but he believes there are thousands more unvetted truck drivers across the country presenting an immediate public safety issue. In January of 2025, Sukhjinder Singh was accused of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — No Kings protests that drew thousands across the state marked ten months in office for the Trump administration over the weekend. Chairman of the Monongalia County Democrat Party Executive Committee Cal Carlson said the crowds were respectful and orderly but were united in their opposition to Trump administration policies. The protestors came…

FAIRMONT, W.Va  – A 59 year old Fairmont woman has been arrested after backing over a man at a local establishment following a verbal disagreement. Employees of the Bellview Bar & Grill on Pennsylvania Avenue told police they asked Donna Batson, 59, and the male victim were asked to leave Sunday evening after the two…

TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — A Preston County couple are facing neglect charges after children in their care were found living in an apartment infested with bed bugs. September 5, deputies responded to the apartment on E Street after being notified by child protective services. After taking precautions, deputies went to the door of the residence…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The truck driver accused in the crash on Cheat Lake bridge that claimed the life of a Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide. Sukhjinder Singh, 37, entered into a plea agreement Monday morning at the Monongalia County Justice Center. “He pled guilty to the charges, and pursuant to the plea…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — One person was treated for unspecified injuries following a crash with a CSX train in Tunnelton Sunday night. First responders were called to the intersection of North Street and Gibson Street around 10:47 p.m. at the request of CSX. The driver of the vehicle was treated at Mon Health Preston Memorial…

WESTON, W.Va. — The case against the wife of a former youth pastor accused of sexual misconduct with several juvenile females has been continued in Lewis County. Kathy Radcliff, the wife of John Radcliff II, entered a motion to be continued until February. The same time frame for her husband’s case to move forward after…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Residents from across the North Central region participated in protests against the Trump administration that were hosted in downtown Morgantown on Saturday. As part of the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests that were in cities across the country, just over 2,000 residents took part in a similar demonstration that occurred late Saturday afternoon…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown firetruck is under evaluation for damage after it got stuck in a sinkhole in Morgantown on Wednesday evening. According to the Morgantown Police Department, which documented the incident, the truck fell at 475 Baird St., the location of the Central Place student apartment complex, The truck was removed by a…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County employees are about to see a switch in how health insurance will be provided heading into next year. The Monongalia County Commission unanimously approved the switch to administer Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements during their rescheduled regular meeting Friday, which also included the cancelation of the group health insurance plan…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Mannington man accused of disciplining children under his care with a belt to the point it caused bruising, along with other physically harmful punishments, has been indicted on one count of child abuse. A Marion County grand jury indicted Michael Gernstl, 61, on one count of child abuse resulting in injury…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An organization that is looking to establish a long-term traffic plan for the Morgantown area is seeking public input on several projects. Executive Director with the Morgantown Monongalia Metropolitan Planning Organization (MMMPO) Bill Austin announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that a public hearing will take place on Wednesday, October 22,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A local healthcare organization that has offices in three counties around North Central West Virginia is working to help first responders become trained in crisis intervention. Valley Healthcare System officially wrapped up two separate weeklong Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training sessions as part of two separate collaborations in Monongalia and Marion Counties.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Utility Board is in the process of installing a failing storm line right by the West Virginia University Erickson Alumni Center. Work officially began on Wednesday after MUB contractors closed the right turning lane of University Avenue at the intersection of Van Voorhis Road in the direction of Star City.…

STONEWOOD, W.Va — A Jan-Care employee has been charged for stealing a medication case containing vials of fentanyl, Ativan, and Versed from the Stonewood station. The West Virginia State Police announced that Kenneth Arehart, 47, of Clarksburg, was arrested after he admitted to stealing the case during his shift on October 2nd. According to court…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Faculty and students at Morgantown High School are ready to celebrate another homecoming with an extended weekend’s worth of festivities. Traditional ceremonies for the Mohigans will begin on Thursday ahead of the homecoming game against Parkersburg South that will take place at Pony Lewis Field on Friday starting at 7 p.m. Morgantown…

CHEAT LAKE, W.Va. — Representatives with the West Virginians Against Transmission Line Injustice (WATI) were joined by Cheat Lake area residents to continue to voice opposition to the proposed MidAtlantic Resiliency Link. Over 40 residents were joined by members of the West Virginia House of Delegates, the Monongalia County Commission, and even mayors from neighboring…

WESTOVER, W.Va. – A Westover woman is in custody for allegedly physically abusing her baby to the point that it suffered five broken bones, including two skull fractures, and possible brain injuries. Deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department arrested Cheyann Reichard, 21, after an investigation determined that an infant, who was 14 days old,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Police Department officially opened the doors to their new headquarters on the Evansdale Campus. Less than a year after WVU PD announced that they would relocate to a new headquarters located at 886 Chestnut Ridge Road in response to the former Elmer Prince Drive location being developed for…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – A grand jury in Marion County has indicted a couple accused of sexually abusing a child. The Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced that Cody Offen, 33, and Evelyn Offen, 26, have each been indicted on multiple counts after they were arrested in May. The couple was originally arrested back in March,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A water and sewer infrastructure project that aims to support development towards two fast-growing parts of Monongalia County is expected to be completed in less than a month. Morgantown Utility Board General Manager Mike McNulty announced to the MUB board of directors during their regular meeting on Tuesday that the final stages…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County School System reflected a financial situation where services were able to be provided to students despite initial concerns over funding to start the year. Monongalia County Schools Treasurer Nicole Kemper reported to the Monongalia County Board of Education during their regular meeting Tuesday that the school system carried over…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County residents who have been actively vocal against the proposed MidAtlantic Resiliency Link by NextEra Energy want to hear more input from the public. County resident Juliet Marlier, who has also been one of the more vocal voices in opposition of the proposed MARL project, encouraged residents to take part in…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Police issued a campus warning in response to a series of burglaries near the downtown campus in Morgantown. According to a press release, the burglaries were reported to have occurred on Tuesday at 692 North High St. and 216 Belmar Ave. Investigators have identified three suspects, and there are…

MANNINGTON, W.Va. — A Mannington man is in custody for allegedly attacking an individual who was collecting money for a school fundraiser with a baseball bat and stealing his car. Troopers with the Marion County detachment of the West Virginia State Police arrested Mark Reel, 44, of Mannington, after they were dispatched to a residence…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A middle school in Marion County was put under a precautionary lockdown in response to a reported incident that took place on Tuesday morning. The Marion County School System confirmed that West Fairmont Middle School was placed under a ‘code yellow’ at approximately 9:30 a.m. due to an incident that involved no…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Representatives of the West Virginia University faculty appear prepared to implement new strategies to help increase enrollment at the university. WVU Vice President for Enrollment Management Fabrizio D’Aloisio discussed plans to follow through on strategic priorities to prevent declines in student enrollment during a meeting of the WVU Faculty Senate on Monday.…

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The estate of a man who died while fleeing from Harrison County sheriff’s deputies two years ago has filed a lawsuit in Harrison County Circuit Court. Trevor Moore, acting as the administrator of Bryan Howard’s estate, filed a lawsuit on Monday that names the Harrison County Commission (as the governing body of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown is ready to introduce a new essential tool-sharing initiative that aims to help residents complete projects around their property. The MOTO Toolbox program was officially unveiled to city officials in early October as part of an effort to introduce resident-friendly programs that work to reduce financial barriers for…

ELKINS, W.Va. — The Randolph County Board of Education is making difficult consolidation decisions, and Superintendent Shawn Dilly believes the state funding formula is playing a big part. The shrinking pool of dollars caused by falling enrollment of nearly 700 students forced the board to agree to close the Harman K-12 and consolidate those students…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– The Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) has serviced the community and West Virginia University for decades but hasn’t been established as an economic engine for the future. Members of Morgantown City Council and the Monongalia County Commission could consider operating the airport under the umbrella of an “authority.” Managing the airport through an…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A local nonprofit that focuses on providing resources and assistance to Monongalia County agencies addressing food insecurity is ready to host an annual fundraiser that directly supports services within the county. Empty Bowls Monongalia will host the 7th Annual Fall Fun Raiser on Saturday, October 11, at the West Virginia University Erickson…

KINGWOOD, W.Va. — The Preston County Sheriff’s Department is working to address staffing shortages as deputies leave for higher-paying jobs with other agencies in the region. Sheriff Scott Spiker said Kingwood is the only municipality with a police force, and they typically patrol until around midnight. Municipalities like Reedsville and Terre Alta had one officer…

GRANVILLE, W.Va. — Members of the Granville Volunteer Fire Department assisted a Norfolk Southern train in distress Wednesday. Crews were dispatched to the railroad crossing at Dents Run Road where firefighters learned the engine was overheating. The roadway was closed for a short period of time while water was provided for the coolant tanks. No…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va – A Monongalia County high school student is facing charges after bringing a gun to school, according to officials. Deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department began their investigation after being notified by the school safety officer. It is believed the student brought the firearm to school to show it to other students.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown native who has worked in the city parks and recreation system since he was a teenager is now set to become the new Executive Director of BOPARC. Members of the BOPARC board unanimously approved the appointment of current Division Director of Programs, Athletics, and Facilities Greg Travinski as the new…

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — Members of the US Marshals Service Mountain State Fugitive Task Force with assistance from multiple agencies arrested a suspect in an aggravated murder investigation in Ohio Wednesday. Waymon Donat, 19, was apprehended in the 1200 block of Cales Road in the Masontown area without incident. Donat is accused of shooting and…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The location for the 2025-26 warming shelter in Monongalia has been determined after a special meeting of Morgantown Community Resources Wednesday morning. MCR board member and Monongalia County Commissioner Jeff Arnett said the Nitor Suites facility on West Run Road, operated by the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness, will be the…

SUTTON, W.Va. — A former youth pastor accused of sexual misconduct with young girls facing nearly 100 charges in Lewis, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties faces a new indictment for the same charges. John Radcliff has now been indicted in Braxton County for three counts of abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian, three counts of…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Ronald McDonald House, located in Morgantown, will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 9th at 10 a.m. to celebrate both its 35th anniversary and recent major renovations and expansions they have made to the house. In addition, the Ronald McDonald House will also be hosting an open house and offering…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Parameters on how the Marilla Park Improvement Project will be supported through lease revenue bonds have now been given formal approval by the Morgantown City Council. The council unanimously passed a supplemental parameter resolution during their regular meeting Tuesday, which authorized the conveyance of real property to the Morgantown Building Commission to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Monongalia County Commission hope to have more input into the developments at the Morgantown Municipal Airport. The commission met with all seven members of the Morgantown City Council along with Morgantown Airport Director Jonathan Vrabel as part of a special meeting hosted by the council on Tuesday, where Commissioner…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Flood recovery efforts continue across the state, but the response has been quantified, and leaders said they are preparing for change with the next disaster that could require assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Doug Buffington told members of the Joint Legislative…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — The United Way of Harrison and Doddridge County kicked their 2026 campaign, “United Lights the Way” off this year at the North Central West Virginia Airport with a “Plane Pull” Tuesday. As a result of the 2025 campaign, nearly 5,000 families received primary healthcare services, almost 900 senior citizens received a meal…

ELKINS, W.Va — Deputies from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department have made one arrest after a lengthy investigation into an unlicensed contractor. Charles Simmons, 53, of Elkins, has been charged with four felony counts of fraudulent schemes in Randolph County Officials allege on several occassions Simmons was hired to complete work he was paid to…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — At the recent 2025 Governor’s Conference for Tourism at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, Visit Mountaineer Country CVB won three awards and played a key role in another. The tourism industry generates more than $9 billion each year in economic development and supports 60,000 jobs. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,”…

CRAIGSVILLE, W.Va – One person was arrested following an altercation and shooting Nicholas County over the weekend. Deputies with the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department said Simeon Spencer, 24, of Richwood, abd three others went to the home of Kenneth Butler, 62, of Craigsville, and a physical altercation took place. Butler pulled one handgun that was…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. –The state Division of Highways has announced plans to temporarily close I-79 northbound north of the I-68 interchange Tuesday for guardrail repair. From 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 through 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 crews will be replacing a damaged impact attenuator at mile marker 149. Major delays are expected. A…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Global Health Program, WVU Health Sciences, welcomed Dr. Rahul Gupta to deliver keynote remarks Monday for Global Health Week 2025, “Health Without Borders: Innovation, Access, and the Future of Global Health.” Gupta is currently president of a $5 billion AI-driven technology company focused on drug discovery, precision medicine,…

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Deputies from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Department arrested one after finding weapons and a marijuana growing operation within reach of a child. Sunday, a deputies searched the home of Edward Williams, 40, on Booney Hull Road and located two .22 caliber rifles under a kitchen table, evidence of growing and processing marijuana…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A 61 year old Marion County man has been charged after police allege he sexually abused a 12 year old girl. Thomas Scritchfield is accused of sexually abusing the girl, who is reported to be a family member from 2020 when the juvenile was 8 until recently. Scritchfield was arrested during a…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Declining populations, school consolidation, and more education choices are pushing the state public school system to reform. That process could begin to take shape during legislative meetings this week as lawmakers prepare for the 2026 legislative session. Growth of the Hope Scholarship, homeschooling, and the emergence of the charter system have steadily…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Officials in the city of Fairmont have declared an emergency and plan to demolish the partially collapsed structure on Adams Street. The City of Fairmont has declared the structure at 200 Adams Street an imminent danger due to the location, condition, and potential threat to public safety and has authorized an emergency…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va – A man accused of sexually assaulting a teen relative in Monongalia Copunty has been extradited back to West Virginia. Luis Mejia, 50, of Dallas is accused of sexually assaulting a 16 year old female relative in a motel room and is now being held in the North Central Regional Jail on a…

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — A planned power outage by Mon Power will close a small portion of Cheat Road Saturday evening. The outage is planned from Saturday, October 4 from 9 p.m. through Sunday October 5 at 6 a.m. Customers in the vicinity of Brandywine Estates, Canyon George Road, Canyon School Road, Champagne Drive, Chardonnay…

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A building collapse early Friday morning in Fairmont is under investigation. The building collapse was reported at 1:30 a.m. on Monroe Street. Monroe Street is now closed from Adams Street to Hull Alley. The investigation is underway, and it is unclear how severe the collapse is or if there are injuries.