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Delegate Stephens presents funding for Moundsville entities
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia Delegate Jeff Stephens presented funding to entities within the city of Moundsville on Tuesday. Both the Moundsville Police Department and parks and recreation received $1,000 each. The money comes from the local economic development funds delegates are given to put back into communities.
Science In Action – Student Research Symposium Showcases Findings on Vitally Important Topics
West Liberty, W. Va., July 16, 2024 – Combating diseases, studying dangerous pathogens, identifying diversity in wildlife, and measuring the effects of invasive species were all topics explored by students and showcased at West Liberty University’s 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Symposium. The annual symposium took place...
Bethany’s Coach Yoder Continues to Lead Jim Ryun Running Camp
LINDSBORG, KAN. (BethanySwedes.com) – Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Aaron Yoder continues his summer tradition of being the head coach at the Jim Ryun Running Camps. Yoder has been a part of the Jim Ryun Running Camp for 23 years, as he attended the camp while...
Wheeling's SMART Center relocates to historic warehouse, expands offerings
WHEELING, W.Va. — A new SMART Center location is set to be open this Friday in downtown Wheeling. The SMART Center that will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year will now open at 1410 Main Street. It was previously located in Centre Market. Owners Libby and Robert Strong...
Watch: Bernie Moreno speaks at Republican National Convention
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bernie Moreno, who’s running for U.S. Senate in Ohio, spoke Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Moreno, a businessman from Cleveland looking to unseat Democrat Sherrod Brown, was scheduled to speak Tuesday night on the main stage. Before that, he sat down with Chip Brewster of Nexstar Media Wire. […]
The heat wave is over for now in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A cold front will be arriving from the north tonight and finally push out the humidity and keep us away from the 90s for the rest of the week. Of course, as the cold front moves approaches, we will be looking at the chance of showers and thunderstorms today. A few showers will be possible for the morning commute, but our best chance for rain will not be until the afternoon and into the evening.
WVU will make the Big 12 Championship Game if.....
EerSports opened the mailbag earlier this week, taking on a variety of questions regarding WVU Football, Basketball, and the Big 12 Conference. One question in particular centered around what the Mountaineers need to do in order to be a contender for the Big 12 Championship Game. Chris and Mike each took turns throwing out their answers to that question in the video above. Check it out.
Camping ordinance changes under debate in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of the Morgantown community have voiced their views on a potential camping ban focused on the downtown area. Representatives from Main Street Morgantown, West Virginia University, as well as Morgantown area unsheltered homeless advocates and many others, each expressed a combination of approval and disapproval of the proposal first brought forth by City Councilor Louise “Weezie” Michael earlier in July as part of the council’s regular meeting Tuesday. Close to three dozen residents or organization representatives were in attendance, some with varying waves of support for the proposal and opposition, with over a dozen willing to address the council as part of a proposal that hasn’t even received a formal ordinance.
Post 15 beats Post 3 in W.Va. Area 1 American Legion tournament
WHEELING – Moundsville was in the giving mood early in Monday night’s West Virginia Area 1 American Legion baseball tournament, and Parkersburg was more than willing to accept. Post 3 committed a trio of costly errors and walked two batters and Post 15 took advantage in posting a...
U.S. Senators Manchin and Capito announce $6.89 million in CDS towards Fairmont State University
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University will receive $6.89 million in federally directed spending to go towards three improvement projects. The offices of United States 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. Fairmont State Associate Director of Proposal Development Amantha Cole expressed excitement on behalf of the university to have the federal funds directed to support upgrades for multiple aspects of student life.
Moundsville approves $600K paving project
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Moundsville City Council conducted its regular meeting Tuesday and discussed the new municipal city building and 2024 paving project. Little has changed for the building as the city continues to work with the construction attorney to name a new general contractor. The 2024 paving project was...
New downtown Wheeling splash pad nearing completion
WHEELING, W.Va. — Soon, the city of Wheeling will have a brand-new splash pad near WesBanco Arena. But the question is, when?. It's been over a year since Wheeling City Council approved construction on the downtown splash pad. City Manager Robert Herron said it's not something you see in a pool, rather in a larger city like downtown Pittsburgh.
Michigan man to serve a decade in prison for selling dangerous drugs in Mon, Taylor Counties
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A former Detroit resident will serve 10 years in federal prison for selling dangerous drugs in Monongalia and Taylor Counties. A jury found Kalen Daevon Lee, 31, of Detroit, Michigan, guilty of using a motel room in Morgantown to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Court documents said Lee went by the alias of “Tay” and maintained a storage facility in the area as well.
36th Annual ‘Evening With The Stars’ Held at White Palace
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– This Tuesday, the George Strager Evening With Stars event went off for the 36th year. OVAC All-Star Players, Cheerleaders, and Queen of Queens candidates were recognized in front of hundreds. The teams play Saturday night at Wheeling Island Stadium, you can watch the game live on WTRF.com with our Scott Nolte on […]
Art Museum of WVU welcomes new director
The Art Museum of West Virginia University is welcoming a new museum director. Aaron Levi Garvey is an experienced museum curator and historian specializing in modern and contemporary art. He has worked with esteemed institutions, serving as the Janet L. Nolan Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University, founding chief curator of The Hudson Eye and Long Road Projects Foundation, and chief curator of the Andy Warhol Museum.
Officials break ground on water infrastructure project in Mineral Wells
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A multi-million dollar water system improvement project is underway in Mineral Wells. Officials with the Mineral Wells Public Service District and the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office appeared at the Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department for a groundbreaking on the project Tuesday afternoon.
World War 2 veteran honored for his 100th birthday
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) - A veteran from Harrisville just celebrated his 100th birthday. Owen ‘Bud’ Moore recently turned 100 years old on April 16. Bud served in World War 2, risking his life serving his country. The VA honored him with a hand-made quilt donated by the Quilts...
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