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Betly celebrates 1 year of iGaming in West Virginia by giving back
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s a major milestone in the world of gaming for West Virginians! Friday marks the first anniversary of iGaming in the state. To mark the anniversary, Betly Casino and Sportsbook is celebrating with a generous donation to a local charity. They gave United Way of Central West Virginia $5,000! “It’s important […]
Lobbyists file reports covering 2024 West Virginia legislative session expenses
CHARLESTON — Lobbying expenses on lawmakers during the West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 regular session earlier this year were on par with expenses during the same time period last year, while one county government and one public university filed contracts for lobbying services by a July 1 deadline. Registered...
Annual bike ride honors motorcycle safety and remembers a beloved son, father, and friend
BELLAIRE, Ohio (WTRF) — A special tribute to honor and remember a son, brother, father, and friend to many was held in Bellaire on Saturday. In 2018, Chad Senkbeil tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident after leaving a meeting at Denny’s Blue Angel Bar and Grill in Bellaire. On Saturday, his family and […]
Woman Rescued from Partially Submerged Vehicle in Monongahela River by First Responders
A woman was extracted from her vehicle by first responders after it veered into the Monongahela River on Friday afternoon, Washington County authorities reported. The crash occurred near State Route 88 and Grandview Way in Speers Borough, sending the car down an embankment and leaving it partially submerged on its side in the river, as reported by CBS News Pittsburgh.
Buttigieg compares JD Vance to Mike Pence in rebuke of Trump VP pick
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg weighed in on former President Trump’s decision to elevate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) to his 2024 running mate, comparing him to former Vice President Mike Pence. “I guess maybe not as a politician but as a human being what I’ll say is that I hope things work out a little bit…
Unattended death in Vienna being investigated as a murder
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - UPDATE 7-21-2024 5:45 a.m. The unattended death that occurred in Vienna is being investigated as a murder according to Vienna Police Chief Carl Powell. The department has obtained a warrant for Hearl T. Collins according to Chief Powell. We will continue to provide updates as we...
WVU-P’s Riverhawk Farm holds Farm to School Agrication Program
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This summer, WVUP’s Riverhawk Farm is filled with high school students learning about different parts of a farm during their Farm to School Agrication Program. The farm’s Agriculture Outreach Specialist, Hannah Morgan, explained how the program works and how different organizations like the Department of...
Morgantown celebrates 100 years of Don Knotts' legacy
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The city of Morgantown is recognizing a legendary entertainer by paying tribute to West Virginia native Don Knotts. The Metropolitan Theater will be celebrating Knotts' life and legacy from July 20-24 by showing a marathon of his films and featuring special guests and performances. Signage...
Wetherholt’s road to The Show has begun
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In the moment, JJ Wetherholt didn’t have much time to process what had just transpired. He was told that once he got drafted, he would have roughly 30 seconds to get from the area where he and his family were watching the draft up to the stage where the MLB Commissioner had just read his name.
12th annual Run for Recovery to be held Saturday in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - On Saturday, the annual Run for Recovery takes place in Fairmont, and a record-setting 150 to 200 people are expected to take part. Organizers said the event helps raise money for a good cause. “This means so much to the community to support the homeless, to...
The best of the rest of our WVU conversations at Big 12 media days
The Big 12's media days have been in the books for a week now. The SEC has followed with a four-day event — twice as long as the Big 12's — and the ACC's and Big Ten's are up next week. The five Mountaineers on hand in Las...
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