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Wolves once roamed West Virginia’s forests
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia was once home to wolves that roamed the state’s forests and mountains. Two types of wolves were known to inhabit the region: the eastern wolf (Canis lupus lycaon) and the gray wolf (Canis lupus). These apex predators played a major role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by […]
Police announce parking restrictions for Italian Heritage Festival
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - If you’re looking for great food, music, and a celebration of Italian heritage, Clarksburg is the place to be next weekend. The 2024 Italian Heritage Festival will take place from Friday through Sunday on West Main Street. However, parking will be affected in the downtown...
FIRST ALERT: Very hot this week with little chance of rain
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Forget the fall-like temperatures of last week, because it’s still summer, and we’re back to feeling like it. Temperatures have soared into the 90s and will continue to do so through the rest of the week. Lowlands can expect to feel temperatures in the low to mid-90s this week, except for Wednesday, where highs could reach the upper 90s in our western counties. Tuesday and Wednesday could potentially be record-breakingly hot in Clarksburg, Elkins, and Morgantown... yes, only one week after breaking record lows. Heat index values could be in the triple digits in the afternoons. Be sure to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activity at peak heating hours, and take breaks in the shade or, preferably, an air-conditioned space.
Man drowns in West Virginia's Cheat Lake while boating with wife and dog
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (KDKA) -- A Fayette County man drowned in West Virginia's Cheat Lake while boating with his wife and dog on Sunday, officials said.Sixty-one-year-old Jeffrey Gerhardt of Smock, Pennsylvania, went into the water to get a dog doy but started to struggle on his way back, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said in a news release. Gerhardt, who wasn't wearing a life jacket, went under and didn't resurface. Officer J.B. Smith, the dive team coordinator for the Division of Natural Resources, says that while they don't know what caused Gerhardt to start to struggle, conditions weather-wise were...
Clarksburg Mission's Resurrection Program Set to be Consolidated at Main Location in Glen Elk Community
As of September 1, 2024 the Clarksburg Mission plans to consolidate its Resurrection Program at its main location in Glen Elk. The 18-month Program is currently split between two locations. Residents spend the first six months at the Mission buildings in Glen Elk,. then move into one of two sober...
Student Prayer, Child Care And Basketball, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a new school year is in full swing in West Virginia. But Chris Schulz reports that one group of students in Morgantown has a unique concern this year: needing a place in school to pray together. Meanwhile, another interim session of the West Virginia Legislature...
WVDEP to hold Great Kanawha River Cleanup on Sept. 7th
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup is a highly anticipated environmental event organized by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Make It Shine program. Taking place on Saturday, September 7th from 9 am to noon, this cleanup mobilizes dedicated local volunteers to remove tons of unsightly and harmful litter […]
LG NOVA officially expands into West Virginia with Morgantown offices
LG NOVA gave the community a glimpse into its new Morgantown offices Monday evening at an event that Head of LG NOVA Sokwoo Rhee said marks "the real official launch of LG NOVA's operation in West Virginia and Morgantown."
Cummings and Goings: The WVSports.com: 3-2-1
WVSports.com continues with our popular feature: The 3-2-1. We'll break down three things we learned that week, two questions we have and give one prediction. Here is the next installment of the 3-2-1 looking at the West Virginia football program, the latest on basketball and what’s happening in recruiting.
Construction Activity at Deegan and Hinkle Lakes in Full Throttle with Six-Figure Pickleball Court Project
A project totaling nearly $500,000 is still on pace to be ready by early fall, likely in October, as contractors are moving ahead in what a city official described as a “very smooth” manner. The work in question is for the Deegan Lake Park Pickleball Court, which will...
Man arrested on weapon and drug charges following traffic stop
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested on weapon and drug charges following a traffic stop. Wayne County Sheriff Rick Thompson announced the arrest of a suspect on multiple weapon and drug charges following a traffic stop in the Fort Gay area. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit stopped a vehicle […]
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