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Clouds increase tonight; scattered showers and storms for Friday
Tonight features increasing clouds and it’s a warmer night as a result with low temperatures in the mid 60s. Once again, it’s a great evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Bailey Zimmerman concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Friday brings a better chance for scattered showers […]
Players and coaches react to WVSSAC appeal decision
ST ALBANS, WV (WOWK)– Eleven West Virginia high schools are reclassified after they submitted an appeal to the WVSSAC after the creation of a new class caused changed breakdowns. However with the timing of these decisions, schedules have already been confirmed, meaning that these 11 schools will be playing a higher class schedule for the […]
What does the future look like for recreational marijuana in West Virginia?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — With the full legalization of marijuana in Ohio, what does this mean for use in West Virginia? Currently there is a strict medical marijuana policy in place, but in terms of recreational use – that’s yet to be determined. West Virginia House of Delegates Shawn Fluharty says 60% of Ohioans […]
Ohio Valley Mall celebrates teachers by giving out free classroom supplies
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – As the school season is about to pick back up, Ohio Valley Mall is celebrating local teachers with a special event called Tools for Teachers. Registered teachers received totes, school supplies to stock the classroom, “Teach the Teacher” educational seminars, appetizers and much more. Best of all? The event was […]
From Fisher-Price clubs to national tournaments, West Virginia 8-year-old ranks 5th in US Kids World Tournament
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — An 8-year-old from Ohio County is in the spotlight. It’s because Andrew Bieniek has become one of the best golfers in the nation. During the US Kids World Tournament, one of the biggest competitions in junior golf, Andrew walked away with 5th place. 7News took to the green, where Andrew […]
I-TEAM: Ohio governor involved in talks about Browns stadium
CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Fox 8 I-Team has learned Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne met with Governor Mike DeWine this week to discuss the Browns stadium project. City officials confirmed the mayor and county executive met with Governor DeWine on Wednesday to discuss funding...
Showers and Thunderstorms Return to the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It has been a very dry week across the Mid-Ohio Valley, but that is going to be changing today. Already, there has been some spotty light showers this morning and that is expected to linger around through the morning commute. However, most of the morning, and most of the region, will stay dry for the start of the day. It is when we get into the early afternoon that the threat of thunderstorms will move in. This will mainly be between noon and 3 p.m. this afternoon. Afterwards, we return to mostly cloudy skies with a stray shower passing by. Heading into the late evening and overnight tonight, there will be the potential for an isolated shower or storm.
Parkersburg police chief discusses road delays and closures for Parkersburg Homecoming
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - With homecoming just days away, it’s important that people are informed about the flow of traffic going on in the city of Parkersburg. Matthew Board, the chief of police for the City of Parkersburg, said that the road delays will begin in Parkersburg and across parts of Wood County starting at around 7:30.
2024 Parkersburg Homecoming Festival: Community gathering features local music, food and activities
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg Homecoming is back this Friday and Saturday and is located at Point Park at 113 Ann St. Friday hours are from 4-10 p.m. and Saturday hours are from 3-10 p.m. Friday evening kicks off with musical performances on the mainstage in the Riverfront Park Amphitheatre with...
Tavon Austin set the standard for WVU receivers
MORGANTOWN — Too often we overlook what sports really is, getting caught up in the here and now and forgetting that we all are emotionally hooked on the memories of yesterday and those expectations we carry into the future. After the present, as important as it feels at the...
McKees Rocks man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for drug, gun crimes
A McKees Rocks man who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and being a felon possessing a gun has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison. Reginald Bernard Blunt, 32, was sentenced Thursday by Senior U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. Federal prosecutors showed that Blunt was caught with methamphetamine,...
Early reopening: Rochester-Monaca Bridge reopens to single-lane traffic
MONACA ― After three months of traffic disruptions and detours, PennDOT has announced that motorists can travel along the heavily used Rochester-Monaca Bridge again. According to road crews, the bridge reopened earlier than expected on Friday afternoon after all the work requiring a full closure was completed. Traffic will still be restricted to a single lane until late September, so motorists utilizing the road may want to plan for potential delays during popular travel times. ...
Sewickley investors earn trust of Norwegian pro soccer club fanbase
Aug. 16—Sewickley seems improbable as the setting of an international investigation. But in June, reporters from the newspaper Fædrelandsvennen (FVN) in Kristiansand, Norway, descended on the borough. Their objective? Learn about the group of American investors from the suburbs of Pittsburgh who were acquiring the city's professional soccer club, IK Start. When the Norwegian press touched down ...
Countdown to Kickoff: 17 schools welcome new football coaches this season
Aug. 15—They are new faces in new places supplying new hopes and golden dreams. Some are rookie head coaches replacing experienced coaches while some are veteran coaches starting over at new venues. Some schools have a new football coach for the first time in decades while others continue to play roulette with their head coaching position. This offseason was not as busy as the year before when ...
Greenville boys golf loses close one to Tippecanoe
GREENVILLE — The Greenville boys golf team lost a close one to Tippecanoe at Turtle Creek Golf Course on August 15, 175-165. Both sophomore Cole Oswalt and Hayden Null led the team with a 42. Junior Drew Beisner had a 43 while sophomore Brody Weaver and freshman Kaiden Hickey both had a 48. Senior Carson Good shot a 53.
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