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Four indicted on federal firearms charges in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, face charges related to a conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. According to court documents, Taylor allegedly falsified documents […]
Morgantown man reported missing near Summersville Lake
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - Investigators are working to find a person who went missing near Summersville Lake in Nicholas County Sunday. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said the family of a 44-year-old man from Morgantown reported him missing Tuesday. The family said he traveled alone to the Battle...
WVSports.com: West Virginia Q&A Mailbag
WVSports.com takes your questions and provides the answers in our mailbag feature. What's on your mind with the West Virginia teams or recruiting?. We tackle it and provide you with the answers. Any more basketball players?. I think if the season would start today, West Virginia could proceed with the...
Detroit man sentenced to decade in prison for trafficking drugs out of Morgantown
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A Michigan man was sentenced to a decade in prison for trafficking drugs in North Central West Virginia Tuesday. Kalen Lee, 31, of Detroit, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
WVU Extension experts offer tips on dealing with droughts, fires
Even though West Virginia officially has two fire seasons, drought conditions can occur at any time, increasing the risk of fires, according to two West Virginia University experts. Many parts of the Mountain State have been left with little to no rain during the past few months, and that presents...
Daiveon Taylor is solid with West Virginia as other schools get involved
There is still a long time to go before class of 2026 three-star outside linebacker Daiveon Taylor will be signing a National Letter of Intent, but he already knows where he wants to be when that time comes. Taylor committed to West Virginia in April and his pledge remains solid with the Mountaineers.
U.S. News & World Report names TidalHealth Peninsula Regional High Performing in 9 health conditions
SALISBURY -- U.S. News & World Report has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional the 5th Best Hospital (tie) in Maryland and a 2024-2025 High Performing hospital for 9 challenging and elective ...
Even as Powerball jackpot climbs, Hagerstown player wins $50,000 prize
17 July 2024- Lottery players in Western Maryland were big winners on July 15, as Maryland’s in-state jackpot game, Multi-Match, delivered a $560,000 jackpot to a player in Cumberland, and a Powerball ticket sold in Hagerstown won a $50,000 prize. The Multi-Match ticket, which matched the six winning numbers...
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
'Jugging' on the rise in Maryland: Annapolis police share safety tips
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — A new crime trend known as "jugging" has made its way to the DMV, prompting local police to issue a warning to residents. The Annapolis Police Department said jugging is a form of theft that includes robbery, typically when a suspect follows a victim from a financial institution such as a bank, ATM, or check cashing service.
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