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Scattered storms move through ahead of cold front
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - We are seeing more showers and storms moving through as a system to our north continues to pass. Precipitation will taper off around midnight as a cold front passes through the valley. Temperatures will fall to about 70 overnight but return to roughly the mid 80s for Saturday. High pressure will build in leading to a sunny weekend. The southerly flow will return on Monday making it feel stick once again.
WVU advances their search for a new president with several representatives from southern WV
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia University Board of Governors is advancing their search for a new president. This announcement comes after WVU President E. Gordon Gee announced his intent to retire after his contract ends on June 30, 2025. In order to find a new president, the Vice President of the Board of […]
Get ready for theatrical magic at “Matilda: The Musical”
WELLSBURG, W.Va. (WTRF) — If you believe in magic in a young girl’s heart, get ready to see it on stage at the Brooke Hills Playhouse. The long-running summer theater group is ready to sing a musical version of Roald Dahl’s story ‘Matilda.’ The opening night will feature a cast of two dozen players, recounting […]
July 4th celebrations continue at Wheeling Island Independence Day Fun Festival
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The 4th of July celebrations are continuing today in the Friendly City with family fun for everyone! The Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is hosting its first-ever Wheeling Island Independence Day Fun Festival today outside of the casino. The event is completely free for anyone to attend and includes, inflatable rides and carnival […]
Lewis-Gilmer 911 provides construction update on new facility
WESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Lewis-Gilmer 911 released an update surrounding the construction of the new 911 center more than a year after the project originally broke ground. County officials held a groundbreaking for the new William F. “Bill” Rowan Emergency Operations Center on April 11th of last year, which has since been partially built at the old Ballard’s car lot on Route 19 North in Weston. The operations center is named after the late Office of Emergency Management and Lewis-Gilmer 911 Director Bill Rowan.
Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission Gearing Up for 2024 Wheeling Arts Fest
WHEELING ,W.Va. (WTRF) — The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission has announced that the Wheeling Arts Festival will return on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Wheeling Park. Organizers say this event promises to be a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community, making it a highlight of the summer season. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., […]
Summer Music Series continues July 11 with Band of Brothers
PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge’s Summer Music Series in City Park continues Thursday, July 11, from 6:30-8 p.m. with the musical group Band of Brothers. This event is sponsored by North Bend Wealth Management and the City of Parkersburg. This week will feature Stephen Givens as an opener. Several food vendors will be available for patrons this week.
WVU Helps Spark Innovation, Entrepreneurship to Aid BHS Alum Michael Morehead in Successful Startup
Article Courtesy of Jake Stump/West Virginia University. When Michael Morehead entered West Virginia University’s master’s program in computer science in 2011, his main goal was “survival.” The Bridgeport native’s main motivation was obtaining health insurance to cover medical bills from chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. That’s all he wanted, he admits. But he wound up with much more.
‘Benson River Jam’ along Tygart River will feature live music this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The first Benson River Jam will be held tomorrow along the Tygart River. The event will feature four artists playing live music and will take place from noon to 8 p.m., according to the Facebook event. Chad Heldreth will play at noon, and Kelly Lynott will...
National Writer Points to Schedule as Obstacle for WVU Football in 2024
Regardless how good a college football team may actually be, the schedule they play will always be a factor in how many games they win. And on a recent appearance on Mike Drop with Mike Asti, a national writer immediately pointed to the schedule as a potential obstacle for WVU in 2024.
President of Catholic Charities appeals to Morgantown City Council for Bartlett House funding
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The future of the Bartlett House remains a main focus of conversation in Morgantown even after Catholic Charities stepped in to offer their support last week. Mark Phillips, CEO and President of Catholic Charities, was at the Morgantown City Council meeting Tuesday to appeal to the...
Mike Drop: Bill Bender on What Could Hold WVU Back in 2024
Pardon this interruption of any summer fun, but the 2024 college football season is fast approaching. And to preview what to expect from WVU, Mike Asti welcomed Bill Bender of the Sporting News back on Mike Drop. Bender discussed what he likes and what he doesn’t like about the Mountaineers...
A few storms still in store for NCWV
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good Morning NCWV! We are wrapping up another work week and with that this rainfall is wrapping up as well! We did see rain showers and storms very early this morning in the lowlands and there are still a few remnant showers in Webster and Randolph counties. There is still chances for a stray shower or two towards our more mountainous region as we move on throughout the rest of the morning and get into the afternoon hours, but other than that, today is expected to remain relatively dry until the evening hours when we see another frontal system enter the area and bring more rainfall and storms into NCWV. The bigger story for today however is these temperatures! With highs in the lowlands getting back into the low 90s, heat indexes are near 100° so take precautions if you’re working outside at all this weekend because even with a slight decrease in temperatures tomorrow, heat indexes are still in the mid 90s. Take frequent breaks and drink lots of water. Daniel Niemasz has all of this and more on your First Alert Forecast!
Much needed water system upgrade coming to Masontown this year
MASONTOWN, W.Va. A fire at the old Masontown School did little damage Wednesday afternoon, but the availability of water to fight the blaze was a concern. In a post on social media, members of the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department said the water system was down for maintenance at the time of the fire, so tanker support was requested. Volunteers from Masontown were able to quickly knock the fire down before tankers arrived.
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