Standoff, fire in Monongalia County ends with no injuries
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County deputies say an hours long standoff Sunday resulted in a structure fire.
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For years she led federal fraud prosecutions; now she’s accused of stealing IDs for online gambling
Documents show that Monica Dillon agreed to a specific pretrial diversion program that allows for the dismissal of her criminal charges if she successfully completes a period of court-ordered supervision.
Marshall softball selected for NCAA Tournament; Herd to play Arizona at Duke
Marshall faces the Wildcats on Friday afternoon in Durham, N.C.
Man injured in Sissonville shooting
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. — A man was injured in A shooting that occurred in the Sissonville area of Kanawha County Sunday afternoon.
WVU Hospitals has plans for new property
Purchase of former Monongalia County Health Department property being finalized.
No. 15 West Virginia handles seventh-ranked Kansas 13-2 to complete series sweep
The Mountaineers swept a road ranked series for the first time in program history and are within one game of the Jayhawks for the top spot in the Big 12.
Mountain Line offering free rides to the polls Tuesday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountain Line Transit Authority will offer free rides to the polls for the primary-judicial election on Tuesday.
West Virginians weigh in on two races for unexpired terms to state Supreme Court
Although this is a primary election for many other races, it's the final say-so for these two seats on the state's highest court.
Fairmont poised for a year of growth and development
FAIRMONT, W.Va. –– The city of Fairmont is poised for a year of growth, development, and utility upgrades.
Marshall University celebrates spring graduates during Saturday commencement ceremonies
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –More than 1,000 students at Marshall University walked across the stage Saturday during the university’s 2026 commencement ceremonies.
Local officials urge support for Monongalia County Schools levy renewal
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Voters in Monongalia County will be asked to continue their support for an excess levy that has been on the books for more than 50 years.
Teamsters step up information campaign in labor dispute with Charleston distributor
Members of Teamsters Local 175 handed out information at high-profile event Saturday.
Clarksburg native named Salem city manager
SALEM, W.Va. – The executive director of the Clarksburg Visitors Bureau has been named the next city manager in Salem.
Information released about body discovered at Coopers Rock State Forest
CHEAT LAKE, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department have announced that the body found in Coopers Rock State Forest during a “search and recovery” operation earlier this week has been iden...
Deputies investigate shooting in Kanawha County
CROSS LANES, W.Va. — Kanawha County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the Cross Lanes area.
Murphy’s complete game helps lift Grafton to 3-1 win against Hampshire
Grant Murphy went the distance and the Bearcats won for the ninth time over their last 10 games.
Justices ask to halt federal suit over The Greenbrier, saying Omni’s owners got debt rights fraudulently
The lawyers for the Justice family filed an amended motion to stay along with an accompanying memorandum on Friday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Several West Virginia counties part of USDA drought designation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The USDA has designated six West Virginia counties and nine Maryland counties as Natural Disaster Areas due to drought conditions.
Fentanyl laced cocaine causing overdose surge in northern panhandle
WEIRTON, W.Va. –– Weirton Police are warning of fentanyl laced cocaine which is being distributed in the northern panhandle of West Virginia as well as neighboring Ohio.
Suspect wanted for 11 years by authorities in Wheeling is found in Ecuador
Wheeling man fled to the nation of Ecuador when he was charged in 2015
Bees best Wheeling Park 8-7 for seventh straight victory
East Fairmont led 6-1 at one point, but had to rally with two runs in the fourth inning before hanging on late.
Braxton County pastor convicted of sexually motivated battery
BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. –A Braxton County pastor is facing jail time after being found guilty of battery that was “sexually motivated.”
Early voting ends Saturday, numbers down
Just more than 48,000 voters had voted early heading into Friday.
Prosecution rests case in Kennedy murder trial
Mingo County man charged in 2023 shooting death of State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard.