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Drought worsens in WV, KY & OH but rain on the way
(WOWK) — The drought is worse in many areas of the WOWK-TV viewing area than it was last week according to the latest United States Drought Monitor. Areas that were not listed last week in the Tri-State area are now listed as Abnormally Dry. Areas that were in the Abnormally Dry category are now in […]
Steak ‘n Shake set to open its doors in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A national restaurant chain is about to open a new location in our area. Steak ‘n Shake is set to open its doors in Morgantown this Monday, July 22. The restaurant will be located on the opposite side of the road from the West Virginia...
WVU Hoops offers 2025 shooting guard prospect
Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship offer to 2025 guard CJ Shaw on Tuesday night, per a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The offer marks approximately the 50th high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship offer since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown. Shaw, a...
West Virginia’s Wetherholt selected in the first round of Major League draft
MORGANTOWN — Infielder JJ Wetherholt became the highest-ever draftee by Major League Baseball, when the St. Louis Cardinals selected him seventh overall in the first round of the 2024 draft on Sunday. Wetherholt just completed his junior year of eligibility at West Virginia University, playing shortstop and batting .336...
New statewide protocols roll out for EMS agencies in West Virginia
At the beginning of July, the West Virginia Department of Health (WVDH) rolled out new protocols for EMS agencies across the state which will open up the ability for EMTs and paramedics to treat ailments in the field, according to WVDH Secretary Dr. Sherri Young.
Grieve is WVU’s latest U.S. Amateur qualifier
Pierce Grieve becomes second WVU golfer to qualify for U.S. Amateur. West Virginia’s Pierce Grieve won a three-hole playoff at the Illinois State Amateur Championship Thursday to secure his spot in the U.S. Amateur Championship. Grieve, competing at Atkins Golf Club in Urbana, Illinois, shot -9 for the tournament....
Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary celebrates 80th anniversary, breaks ground on Caring Cottage
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Mon Health Medical Center officials gathered Thursday evening to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the organization's auxiliary, an event that also featured the groundbreaking for a "Caring Cottage". Mon Health Executive Director of Philanthropy Luella Gunter said that the Auxiliary is all about raising...
Big 12 Snapshot: West Virginia Mountaineers
Good morning. I’m introducing a new series intended to take a look at each team in the new Big 12. I’m not sure how many I’ll get done each week, but the only way for me to really know about these teams is to actually do the research so I can be relatively informed when the season hits. So I spent time doing the research this weekend. There are links to everything below so if there isn’t a link, then I didn’t write it, but I always link back to the originator of the content. I wanted to take a quick look at the team: get a feel for the best players; look into their portal class consisted and how they ranked overall; a look at the 2024 recruiting class; and ending on the graphic from Sharp College Football.
Morgantown businessman wants accountability in addressing homeless issues
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown businessman, Todd Stainbrook, is weighing in on the homeless situation in Morgantown. The issue has been at the forefront for business owners for several years, and debate is ramping back up following a proposal to expand the organization that governs camping in the city. Third Ward Councilor Louise Michael requested a review of the ordinance with the possibility of expanding it with the health and safety of the community in mind.
Morgantown officials approve funds for key homeless issues
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown city council has set aside about $213,000 for the operation of the triage and warming shelter for the 2024-25 winter and transportation. The funds are part of the allocation of $1.3 million in carry over funds. Council approved the transfer of $150,000 for the operation...
Ex-Mountaineer Gyorko sees himself in Wetherholt
MORGANTOWN — JJ Wetherholt is about to embark upon the journey of a lifetime, chasing the dream young men have chased for more than 150 years. Jedd Gyorko knows. He’s been there. You probably remember Jedd Gyorko. It wasn’t so long ago he was living the life JJ...
Team West Virginia Warns Ohio “We’re Going To Hit You, Every Play”
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – As Team West Virginia prepares for the OVAC All-Star Game, Coach Frank Sisinni’s (Weir) staff and the players have found their time off the field has brought them closer together on it. With this being the shortest camp leading up to the game in OVAC history, every card-game, pool tournament, and ice […]
Owen Schmitt Voices Frustration Over Local Beer
The former Mountaineer fullback took to X on Tuesday to complain about a certain lager’s name. Schmitt came across a locally brewed lager that uses the name “Runaway Beer Truck”, but has no affiliation with the former fullback who had the same nickname. Runaway Beer Truck is...
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