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Disaster assistance reaches more than $5 million for those affected by severe weather in West Virginia in April 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — More than $5 million was approved for homeowners and renters who were affected by severe storms in 11 West Virginia counties in early April 2024. Residents of Fayette, Nicholas, Kanawha, Boone, Cabell, Lincoln, Marshall, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties who were affected by severe storms in West Virginia from April […]
FORECAST: Another day with highs in the 90s, then the cooldown begins
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The heat and humidity will stick around for another day, but some clouds will help to take the edge of the intense sunshine. Some storms are possible in the late afternoon and evening. HEADLINES:. -One more day of 90s. -Thunderstorm chances increase. -Much cooler by the...
Woman arrested after telling police she shot her husband
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman has been arrested after she told police she shot her husband. On Saturday, July 13, the Parkersburg Police Department responded to an address on Rayon Dr. in south Parkersburg in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. The subject and arrestee, identified as Bendi Tucker, called 911, stating she had shot her husband, according to the release.
WVU baseball commit selected in 2nd round of MLB Draft
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University baseball commit Griffin Burkholder was selected with the No. 63 pick of the 2024 MLB Draft Sunday. Burkholder, a native of South Riding, Virginia, was drafted in the second round by the Philadelphia Phillies. Burkholder is the second WVU player selected in this...
Chance for showers as 90s continue
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A line of thunderstorms are moving towards us and could bring us some much needed rain as we move into this evening. Overnight the chance for showers tapers off as temperatures only fall into the low 70s. The heat and humidity is expected to be in...
Mason Bailey: East Fairmont’s New Wrestling Coach and Two-Time State Champion Inspires Success
Two-time state champion Mason Bailey has been appointed as the new head wrestling coach at East Fairmont High School, succeeding Logan Bowman who stepped down for personal reasons. Bailey, who returned to East Fairmont as an assistant coach last year, expressed his excitement at the opportunity, describing it as a dream come true to give back to his community.
Severe Weather setup exists for Tuesday
Wheeling, W. VA (WTRF) – The Storm Prediction Center has outlined our region within a Slight Risk for severe on Tuesday. A Slight Risk is a two out of five on the severe weather scale. The timeframe for possible severe weather on Tuesday will the afternoon and evening hours.
WVU's Aidan Major Selected by Cleveland Guardians in 2024 MLB Draft
West Virginia pitcher Aidan Major is headed to the big leagues. Major was taken in the 5th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Major spent the last three seasons at WVU, working his way into the starting rotation to start the 2024 season. Major had a great start to the season, before he slowed down towards the back half as he dealt with injuries.
Warwood Community Enters New Chapter with School Split
For nearly the last two decades, Warwood School has functioned as one preschool through grade 8 program. Now, Warwood School announces its official division into two distinctive schools: Warwood Elementary School and Warwood Middle School. While the physical structure of the school remains the same, the reclassification marks a strategic move towards efficiency and personalized learning.
Looking at 2024 West Virginia basketball recruiting
New West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries must now turn his attention to building the roster for his inaugural season in Morgantown. DeVries inherited one player once the dust settled in forward Ofri Naveh. The new head coach has already added his son Tucker DeVries, who is coming off back-to-back...
Wheeling Parties on the Plaza for WVU Medicine
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The summer’s biggest party has just wrapped up. The Circus Saints and Sinners 4th annual Party on the Plaza once again drew hundreds of people to downtown Wheeling for a night of great music and amazing food. Tonight’s event featured three amazing bands including The Franchise Band and Radio Tokyo both […]
WVU legend Darryl Talley making push toward NFL Hall of Fame
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sometimes the first hurdle is the toughest to clear. That has been the case for WVU and Buffalo Bills great Darryl Talley. A consensus All-American in 1982 and West Virginia’s all-time tackles leader when he left Morgantown, Talley took his football-hunting skills to the NFL and became a prolific defensive player at […]
Tigger Lawson is this week’s LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week
(LOOTPRESS) The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week for the week of July 7 – July 13 is Tigger Lawson! Tigger is an exceptionally well behaved pup with a black coat and white features. His According to his family, he is the most handsome boy around! Thanks to all who submitted for this week’s feature and […]
Picture This: Just Sssstopping by to Ssssay Hello
MARIETTA — A snake looks through a patio door of a home east of Marietta recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Clara Noelle)
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