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Celebrating Wheeling’s Olympian Ahead of 2024 Games in Paris
Wheeling, W. Va. - On Thursday night, the best and brightest athletes from around the world will converge on Paris, France for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. To celebrate, the Wheeling Athletic Department looks back at a former Cardinal swimmer who made history as the first Olympian in school history. Former Cardinal swimmer Zoran Lazarovski is a two-time Olympic swimmer, competing for his home country of Macedonia, and spent two seasons in the swimming pool here at Wheeling University.
Ravenswood Ohio River Festival set to delight with Star Performers and more
RAVENSWOOD, WV (WOWK) – A beloved annual tradition is returning to Jackson County, WV. Festival-goers can enjoy inflatables, carnival rides and entertainment at The Ravenswood Ohio River Festival. Friday night entertainment features Kate Boytek at 6:30 p.m., followed by 2022 American Idol winner Noah Thompson at 8 p.m. Saturday...
Wheeling Water Department Asking Property Owners to Complete Service Line Inventory Survey
In response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules, officials with the City of Wheeling’s Water Department are asking residents and business owners to complete a Service Line Inventory Survey, the primary purpose being to identify homes/buildings that have lead water service lines. The survey is available on the City’s website at https://www.wheelingwv.gov/WaterServiceLineInventory. A hard copy of the survey can be obtained by calling (304) 234-3849 or by emailing water@wheelingwv.gov.
Tucker Begins Competition at 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University rifle All-American Mary Tucker will compete for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Tucker will take part in three events over the course of a week, competing in mixed team air rifle, women's air rifle and women's smallbore. Below is the full schedule. All rounds will take place at the Chateauroux Shooting Center. Schedule: Saturday, July 27, 3 a.m. ET: Mixed Team Air Rifle Qualification Saturday, July 27, 4:30 a.m. ET: Mixed Team Air Rifle Bronze Match Final Saturday, July 27, 5 a.m. ET: Mixed Team Air Rifle Gold Match Final...
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Hamlin, Clay, Grantsville, and Clarksburg
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Lincoln, Clay, Calhoun, and Harrison counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at:
House Call: UV Rays & Skin Safety, Part IV
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - I’m Meredith Williams, MPH, RN, OCN, director of cancer services at United Hospital Center. July is Ultraviolet Safety Month and I’m here to answer your questions about UV Rays and skin safety. 1. With the beginning of the school year right around the corner,...
Former collegiate runner overcomes cancer diagnosis and graduates with 4.0 GPA
MORGANTOWN W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) - Petal Palmer used to spend her days running as a cross country and track athlete for West Virginia University. But her life’s passion for running took a turn when she was diagnosed with cancer back in 2022 at just 20 years old. “My reality,...
WVU Police Department welcomes new explosives detection K-9
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The WVU Police Department has a new addition to its team: Chuck, a yellow Labrador retriever born in February 2023. Handled by Officer Ethan Stepp, Chuck is a specially trained explosives detection K-9. Explosives detection K-9s play an important role in ensuring the safety of the campus community and the surrounding […]
FALSE ALARM: Police find no evidence of shooting at Meadow Creek Apartments
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - UPDATE (7/26 at 11:15 a.m.): 911 officials said the shooting was a false alarm. ORIGINAL: A shooting was reported at the Meadow Creek Apartments in Bridgeport Friday morning. Authorities responded to the apartment complex, which is located on South Mimosa Lane, at approximately 10:15 a.m., according...
Bridgeport welcomes new Director of Human Resources
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Amanda Woody may be new to the city of Bridgeport, but she’s no stranger to social work. Prior to making the move to Bridgeport, Woody spent time with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office building an impressive resume. However recently, she was named Bridgeport’s new Director of Human Resources, hoping to make her mark in the position she knew she couldn’t let pass.
Pantry Plus More to hold back-to-school bash in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Pantry Plus More in Morgantown will be holding a back-to-school bash early next month. The back-to-school bash will be held at the Mon County Center at Mylan Park on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is for any student attending a...
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