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West Virginia highlights importance of back-to-school vaccines
For the upcoming school year, all children entering school in West Virginia grades K-12 must show proof of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B unless a medical exemption is approved by DH. Additional proof of immunization is required for children entering grades 7 and 12 for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and meningococcal disease unless a medical exemption is approved by DH.
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. […]
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.
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.
Van Voorhis Road in Morgantown to be closed for work
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Van Voorhis Road in Morgantown will be closed from 5 a.m. Sunday, July 28th until 5 a.m. Monday, July 29th. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes during this road closure, West Virginia Division of Highways officials said. The planned detour routes include Chestnut Ridge Road,...
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...
Morgantown, West Virginia, based Brite aims to boost university student retention through new app
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — A group of recent West Virginia University graduates is hoping to boost college student retention and graduation rates while simultaneously supporting local businesses, all through the use of a daily check-in app for students. Nate Wimer, Lukas Thackery and Craig Dombrowski co-founded Brite and...
Elementary school set to open after 8 years
CLENDENIN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The new facility for Clendenin Elementary is in its final stages of construction. The school was wiped out from flood damages along the Elk River in 2016, along with nearby Herbert Hoover High School. Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Tom Williams said the rebuilding process wasn’t easy....
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.
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 […]
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