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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.
Tractor trailer runs stoplight and collides with truck
RANDOLPH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two vehicles received severe damage after a tractor-trailer ran a stoplight and collided with a truck. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 10:30 AM on July 17, the RCSO responded to a two-vehicle accident at the Crystal Springs light. The incident involved a tractor-trailer carrying around 40,000 […]
Couple charged after troopers find crack pipe within reach of toddler while responding to Marion County accident
A Pennsylvania couple has been charged after troopers found a crack pipe within reach of an unrestrained juvenile while responding to a vehicle accident in Marion County.
USA’s Betson commits to Davis & Elkins
SEBEWAING TWP. — Unionville-Sebewaing Area’s Rylie Betson has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows during her high school softball career. Despite the lows, she never let her love of softball falter, as she signed on Feb. 12 to continue playing the sport at the next level.
Domestic situation lands a man in jail
LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is facing charges after headbutting a woman and dragging her around the house. On July 14, 2024, an officer responded to 220 Brooke Street regarding an active domestic disturbance. The victim reported that David Webb, the defendant, pushed her, headbutted her, and forcefully dragged her around the residence. […]
Rain showers and thunderstorms start this morning
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good Morning NCWV! We are starting off this work week with rain showers and storms hitting our area at around 9-10AM! These storms are expected to remain non severe and likely rain shower amounts are from a half inch to an inch of accumulation. High temperatures have cooled down a bit, getting down to the low to mid 80s in the lowlands and the mid 70s in the higher elevations. These rain showers and storms are expected to remain here in NCWV throughout the majority of the day, leaving the area around 10PM. There are a few chances of rainfall on Tuesday throughout the day but a majority of chances remain in the more mountainous regions as well as in the evening hours. These rain showers will continue into Wednesday in the very early morning, seeing even a few pop-up thunderstorms during that time period as well. Highs for Tuesday and Wednesday are very similar to each other, the lowlands are seeing mid to high 80s and in the higher elevations we are seeing temps reach the mid to high 70s.
West Virginia Forecast: Intense Rain and Thunderstorms Expected
Charleston, WV – West Virginia is in for a wet start to the week as heavy rains and thunderstorms move into the area from Kentucky. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning for localized flooding and frequent lightning. Residents are urged to be cautious and avoid flooded areas.
Fairmont State University has plans for nearly $7 million in congressional directed spending
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University will receive $6.89 million in federally directed spending to go towards three improvement projects. The offices of U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced that the university will receive Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds to support upgrades to the nursing program facilities, library renovations, and campus security system improvements.
Company investing $150M to redevelop West Virginia site, create 600 jobs
WEIRTON, WV (WOWK) – A company is planning to redevelop its facility in Weirton, West Virginia, after closing the steel processing plant earlier this year. According to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Cleveland-Cliffs is planning to turn its facility into a manufacturing site for distribution transformers. They plan to use building assets and infrastructure already […]
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