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Aftermath of the Trump shooting on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the aftermath of the Donald Trump assassination attempt, discuss National Hire a Veteran Day, explore what makes someone a caregiver and talk about what First Choice Services does.
VOTE: West Virginia State Police in running for “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser”
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police has announced its competition in the 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” Calendar Contest. This event, which determines the top 13 states’ cruisers to be featured in the 2025 wall calendar, will see the winner gracing the cover. Voting is open until midnight on Monday, July 29. […]
54-year-old man found dead after fire at home in Buckhannon
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - UPDATE (7/23 at 2:20 p.m.): The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office has released more information on a fatal fire in Buckhannon Tuesday morning. The victim is believed to be a 54-year-old male, officials said. The victim’s body will be transported to the WV Medical...
Moatsville man arrested after assaulting woman, running from police
MOATSVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - A Moatsville man was arrested after deputies said he assaulted a woman and ran from police Saturday. Christopher Wagner, 33, is accused of picking up a woman by her throat and slamming her to the ground in a rocky area at Arden, according to the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department.
West Virginia building a changing defense
The West Virginia coaching staff has a clear vision for the future of the defense. Now, they’re working on fitting those pieces into making it work properly. The Mountaineers have used a variation of 3-4 this season and it’s something that head coach Neal Brown wants to see moving forward because it’s a better overall fit.
Ella’s Playtown holds Community Appreciation Day!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A new indoor playground in Clarksburg celebrated the community this week!. Ella’s Playtown held a Community Appreciation Day on Tuesday, July 23rd from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the venue was free all day, organizers said. Children had a chance to meet and...
Two people seriously hurt in crash on Rt. 50
PENNSBORO, W.Va. (WTAP) - Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle accident on Rt. 50 Monday morning. Authorities received a call at approximately 7:55 a.m. for a two-vehicle rollover accident on the west bound side of Rt. 50 between the two Pennsboro exits, according to a Facebook post from the Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Department.
The Shotgun/Throwdown (7/22/24): Best Virginia set to take on Pitt alumni in The Backyard Brawl (TBT’s Version)
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. Programming Note:...
2 charged in Morgantown after juvenile says they were hit with a belt for ‘discipline’
Tequila Pase, 25, and Christopher Brown, 33, both of Morgantown have been charged with child abuse after a juvenile disclosed instances of them using a belt for "discipline" in Morgantown.
WV Department of Health emphasizes the need for up-to-date vaccinations for students
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — With the start of the next school year drawing nearer, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) emphasizes the need to verify that students are up to date with their vaccinations. Immunizations, alternatively called shots or vaccines, are an important way to guard kids from illness and disease, especially students that […]
Izzo-Brown adds Liesa Seifert to women’s soccer coaching staff
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — West Virginia University women’s soccer coach Nikki Izzo-Brown has announced the hiring of Liesa Seifert as an assistant coach on the Mountaineer women’s soccer staff. Seifert, who spent time as a graduate assistant on WVU’s staff from 2020-23, will assist with the team’s...
Man convicted of gun trafficking escapes halfway house, found with machine gun, marshals say
A man who was previously convicted of firearms trafficking without a license is back in jail after U.S. Marshals say he failed to report to his halways house and was found with an unregistered machine gun.
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