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'No Integrity or Humanity': Donald Trump Slammed for Profiting Off Assassination Attempt by Selling $299 Sneakers
Donald Trump is profiting off his assassination attempt — and people aren't happy.The former president is selling a $299 pair of sneakers that highlights the moment he was shot at by Thomas Matthew Crooks during a Trump rally in Butler, Penn., on Saturday, July 13.The white high-top shoe features a photo of Trump taken moments after the assassination attempt, with his fist held in the air as an act of defiance. The words "FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT" can be seen displayed in blue underneath the cut-out picture of the ex-prez.Near the ankle part of the kicks is a pattern of a...
WVSN Notebook 7/18/24: WVU Football, Basketball Look to Future
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. 2025 4-Star Big Man Includes West Virginia in Top 11. Dual-Sport Star to Visit WVU Football Program on Heels of Offer. Update (1:00 PM) – Update (11:00 AM) – Update (8:30 AM)...
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.
OVAC Queen of Queens to be crowned Thursday
WHEELING, W.Va. — The OVAC Queen of Queens pageant will take place at a new location Thursday at the J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center at Wheeling Park High School at 7 p.m. It will be there instead of at the Capitol Theater due to renovations. There will be 23...
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...
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.
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 […]
WVU players react to EA Sports College Football 25 video game
College football fans are engrossed in the new EA Sports College Football video game. Though the game doesn’t officially hit shelves nationwide until Friday, fans who pre-ordered the release have been playing it nonstop over the past few days. Athletes at Big 12 Football Media Days last week in...
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...
Rock on! Gem City preparing for annual gem and mineral show
The Gem City Rock and Mineral Society is gearing up for its 54th annual gem and mineral show and sale at the Zem Zem Shriners Club this weekend. Twenty-year rock and gem enthusiast Bill Phillips gave us an inside look at his collection and showed off how he treats and polishes stones of all kinds.
WVU Football commit Serious Stinyard highlights
West Virginia's recruiting class vaulted up the 247Sports Team Rankings in the last few weeks. The Mountaineers have been adding pieces left and right and, sometimes when that happens, fans forget just what exactly they're getting with each new addition. Over the course of the next couple weeks, we're going to do a quick reminder by reposting some of the future of WVU Football and their highlight videos. Today? Tampa (FL) Gaither defensive back Serious Stinyard.
Jamie Cooper Moales to lead WVU Medicine advancement efforts
MORGANTOWN — Jamie Cooper Moales, a development professional with two decades of experience, is set to join the West Virginia University Foundation. She will lead advancement efforts for WVU Medicine clinical units. Starting August 19, Cooper Moales will take on the role of associate vice president for medical development....
West Virginia’s first female astronaut to promote Marshall University
She is a Mountaineer by birth and education, and Emily Calandrelli, set to become West Virginia’s first female astronaut to go into space, will also carry the Marshall University story as she advances her mission. A Morgantown native and West Virginia University graduate as well as an Emmy-nominated television...
Inaugural T1D Friends and Family Picnic set to take place in Morgantown
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Breakthrough T1D is a national non-profit organization that specializes in diabetes research. As the number one global leader in type one diabetes research and advocacy, T1D has made plenty of contributions to families all over the world, and the wild and wonderful is no different. This weekend in Morgantown T1D will be hosting it’s inaugural T1D Friends and Family picnic. The event will feature food, beverages, music, and fun games the whole family can enjoy. Diabetes is not only one of the most prevalent diseases throughout America, but also specifically West Virginia. Leaving event officials like, Emily Smaniotto, stressing the importance on events like this being helpful for spread awareness and ideas.
City of Erie Crime Continues to Decrease for First Half of 2024
The City of Erie Police Department (EPD) has released crime statistics on the first 6 months of 2024. EPD says the data shows efforts to enhance public safety are continuing to have a positive impact. “It’s been a very busy first half of the year and everyone in the City...
Brandon Aiyuk Will Be Traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
It is official: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brand Aiyuk has asked for a trade after unsuccessful attempts to reach a contract extension. Aiyuk, a second-team All-Pro in 2023, is entering the option year of his rookie deal. He’s due to make $14.1 million this season. The 49ers have...
Central Atlantic region gas prices remain steady
Regional gas prices averaged $3.57 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, keeping pace with last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA,...
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