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Planned City of Hartford Municipal Building phone outage today; 911 not affected
July 13, 2024 –Hartford, WI – Beginning at 6:00 a.m. today, Saturday, July 13, 2024, the City of Hartford will upgrade its phone network system, resulting in a planned phone outage for approximately 4-8 hours. The Police Department’s business line will be forwarded to Washington County dispatch services,...
Parts of Kentucky Watch for Minor Flooding, Heat Wave This Weekend
Paducah, KY – Early Saturday morning, a small complex of storms dropped 1.5-2 inches of rain in southern Illinois, prompting a flood advisory until 7 AM for the Murphysboro, Carbondale, and Makanda areas. According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, minor flooding issues may occur, urging caution for drivers on water-logged roads.
‘CharCon’ returns to Charleston for 17th year
CharCon, West Virginia’s annual gaming convention, is on this weekend at the Clay Center in Charleston. From board games and miniatures, to role-playing and a cosplay contest, CharCon has something to satisfy both the casual and competitive game enthusiast. This year’s event runs through Sunday, July 14. Travis...
West Virginia elected officials release statements after Trump is shot at rally
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Elected officials in West Virginia have begun to release statements after former President Trump was shot at a Pennsylvania rally. President Trump is “doing fine” after being grazed by an apparent bullet at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to the Associated Press, the shooter is dead, and a rally attendee […]
Marshall Athletics Announces 2024 Marshall Football Game Themes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – As of July 12, there are only 50 days separating Marshall fans from the start of the 2024 Marshall Football Season. In celebrating that milestone, Marshall Athletics has announced its schedule of game themes for 2024 Marshall Football games. Highlighted by Homecoming (Oct. 5) and our...
Gov. Justice launches aerial tram project at Hawks Nest State Park
ANSTED, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice visited Hawks Nest State Park today to kick off the project to reimagine the park’s iconic aerial tram. The tram, which has been a fixture in the park since 1970, is being replaced as part of a $250+ million initiative to improve state parks under the governor’s leadership. […]
Wood County BOE votes to settle with former Parkersburg High School principal
PARKERSBURG — After a brief discussion the Wood County Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the settlement agreement between the board and former Parkersburg High School Principal Kenneth DeMoss. Board member Rick Olcott asked what kind of precedent they would be setting by accepting this agreement during a...
Weir High School students prepare for their 5th Annual Food Truck Fest
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — Weir High School class of 2025 gets ready for their fundraiser at the Weirton Events Center this weekend. Guests can check out a variety of food trucks, listen to live music, and check out an array of fun activities. Student representatives from Weir High School say there’s something for […]
Morgantown City Council proposed camping ban faces opposition from councilors, Mountain State Justice
MORGANTOWN W.Va – Several parties have voiced opposition to the proposal of an expanded camping ban downtown by a Morgantown City Councilor. The proposed ban is an addition to Sec. 941.05(c) of the Morgantown City Code, which prohibits camping in the park without the consent of the city manager. Third Ward Councilor Louise Michael suggested expanding the ban to residential properties, city streets, alleyways and sidewalks at a council meeting on July 2.
BHS Alum Ben McDougal Takes Baseball Talent from Potomac State to West Virginia University, the Big 12
Ben McDougal always dreamed of getting to this point. Yet even McDougal, a Bridgeport native who recently joined the baseball program at West Virginia University, wasn’t sure it would come. “Out of high school, I had an offer to (Division II) Alderson Broaddus and my only other offer was...
Pair of Underrated WVU Football Additions Rank High on List of Top Transfers
In an effort to find untapped talent around the country, WVU has mixed in adding transfers from Group of 5 or FCS programs with bigger names out of major conference schools. A couple of these type of players are being recognized as two of the best such moves in the nation.
FEMA disaster recovery assistance readily available for affected residents
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — With the aftermath of severe storms and weather that hit in early April 2024, Fayette and Nicholas county residents now have the chance to apply for FEMA assistance. The severe storms and weather impacted 11 counties in total, which included Fayette and Nicholas counties, bringing...
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