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Neal Brown discusses West Virginia's scrimmage
West Virginia held the second scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday, and it was a mixed bag. The Mountaineers ran a little over 100 plays and hit all four of the core special teams with a Big 12 officiating crew in tow. That led to some good situational work in areas such as the goal line, red zone, opening drive, and third and fourth down periods.
Countdown No. 13: Top-graded returning opponents
A look at the top-graded returning opponents for WVU Football this season. The season is almost here! That's right, we're less than a month away from West Virginia Football taking the field for what is expected to be an exciting 2024 season. The Mountaineers will kick things off at home against Penn State on August 31st. As we approach that date, EerSports will do what we always do - count down the days until kickoff, with each day covering a specific topic, stat, or prediction for the upcoming season. Today, we're taking a look at the top-graded returners on WVU's schedule. Note: this does not include incoming transfers and players must have played at least 300 snaps last year.
Low wages, poor working conditions spur unionization of Maryland dispensary
Employees at The Apothecarium dispensary in Cumberland, Maryland voted to unionize with UFCW Local 27. The unanimous decision, announced in August, came after significant complaints about working conditions. The UFCW chapter said it is a victory for workers seeking better wages, benefits, and working conditions in the burgeoning cannabis industry.
Unseasonably cool temperatures expected for the start of the work week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Scattered showers are spread across Ohio and West Virginia as a low pressure continues to move past to our north. The cold front associated with the system slowed down which is why temperatures managed to climb to the mid 80s today, though it is working its way through the area this evening. Overnight the showers will taper off behind the cold front as temperatures fall to the mid 60s.
Cool break before new heat wave for WV, KY & OH
(WOWK) — A few cooler than normal nights are in store for the first half of the work week but the heat is back on starting Friday. Weather models indicate a new and prolonged heat wave is expected for the region right into the start of September. The first half of the week features some […]
New attendance bill changes West Virginia schools unexcused absence policy
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — On July 1, Senate Bill 568 was passed, updating school attendance policies throughout the state. Regarding absentees, each student is allowed ten unexcused absences. If they are out sick and have a doctor’s note, the note must be turned in within three days of receiving it. West Virginia House of […]
A local doctor turns himself in after employees allegedly find a hidden camera in the bathroom and Oglebay celebrates $12 million renovations: Here’s this week’s top stories
(WTRF) – A local doctor turns himself in after employees allegedly find a hidden camera in the bathroom, a man faces multiple felonies after leading police on a chase through 2 states and Oglebay celebrates $12 million renovations. 7News Anchor Annalise Murphy looks back at the week’s top stories. West Virginia Doctor turns […]
Man arrested for attempted murder after Frederick County road rage incident
THURMONT, Md. — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on attempted murder and gun charges because of a reported road rage incident in Frederick County, according toMaryland State Troopers. Just after 7:30 a.m. on August 14, Maryland State Troopers from the Frederick Barrack arrived at southbound US15 and Tippin Drive...
West Virginia's personal income tax to drop by 4% next year, Gov. Justice says
West Virginians will see their personal income taxes drop by 4% in the new year, Gov. Jim Justice said. The Republican governor announced Thursday that state revenues had met the threshold to trigger the reduction, set to take effect Jan. 1. The decision was certified by Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey. The cut comes after Justice signed a 21.25% income tax reduction last year. According to the 2023 law, additional state income tax cuts can be triggered by a formula involving higher-than-anticipated annual revenue collections. Those further tax reductions cannot be larger than 10%.Justice has stressed...
Several teams reclassified days before start of 2024 football season
Eleven more football teams moved down a West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission classification on Friday — the second time that’s happened in the second-to-last full week of the preseason. Capital, Riverside and South Charleston are among the teams involved in this second shift, all moving from Class...
Former KQV news anchor PJ Maloney remembered for relatable, friendly on-air manner
Aug. 18—PJ Maloney was a news anchor on Pittsburgh radio station KQV for more than 40 years, from its start as an all-news station in 1975 until its demise in 2017. Dennis Atkinson remained in touch with Maloney after working with him there for eight years, from 1979 to 1987. "As a broadcaster, I thought he was outstanding," said Atkinson, 72, of Brighton Heights, who retired from WTAE as an ...
Pennsylvania liquor license auction underway
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania is holding its 13th liquor license auction since 2016 and all bids are due in October. The auction will use a sealed bid process and all bids for the restaurant license auction will be due by noon Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board said bids will be opened […]
Ospreys, bald eagles soar in latest Pa. Breeding Bird Atlas survey
Is that a bald eagle or an osprey catching a fish? In Pittsburgh, it could be either. Armed with superior eyesight and sharp talons, both large raptors almost magically detect and pluck fish from local waterways regularly. Those fishing spectacles were rare not too long ago in the city: The...
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