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A comfy and calm Saturday night; Sunday starts sunny, brings in pop-up showers late
Saturday evening looks fantastic if you have evening plans. Temps will start off in the low 80s with some comfy dewpoints. Light winds will make the trip even better as we settle in for a mostly clear night. A light southern wind will persist tonight, potentially giving rise to some river valley fog overnight. Sunday […]
Concord University seeks to align training with needs of WV kinship families
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University has announced its role in the transformation of the pre-service training curriculum as it pertains to kinship caregivers throughout the state of West Virginia. Concord University, in collaboration with the West Virginia Social Work Education Consortium – also known as the SWEC – proposed changes to the pre-service curriculum […]
Quiet weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley before rain returns next week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It has been a very pleasant start to the weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. The dry air that came in from Thursday’s cold front has made this afternoon feel comfortable despite the 90s building back in. This pleasant weather is going to persist on Sunday before showers and thunderstorms return next week. Now, it will be a tad bit warmer Sunday afternoon, but humidity is still not going to be much of a problem. We will also continue to see clear skies tonight and throughout all of tomorrow.
West Virginia Democrats attending the DNC endorse Vice President Harris
With the Democratic National Convention less than a month away, the Democratic Party appears to be inching closer and closer to nominating Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's nominee in the 2024 presidential election, including those from West Virginia.
W.Va. WIC celebrates 50th anniversary
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The 50th Anniversary celebration begins at 3 pm at Ritter Park in Huntington at Shelters 1 and 2. Festivities will include program enrollments, family-friendly games and activities, informational booths, and a pop-up farmer’s market to honor WIC’s impact on West Virginia families.
MOV Regional Airport hosts naval training
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) — On Friday, the MOV Regional Airport was happy to host naval training on its grounds. The pilots are training for formation flights which allows the pilots to eventually put the skills to use overseas. “For formation flights, we have a lead and a wing. That...
Chase Lupardus represents Warren in Las Vegas
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Warren basketball senior Chase Lupardus returned to the Mid-Ohio Valley after spending multiple days in Las Vegas, Nevada competing for the All-Star team of the Eastern Ohio Boys Basketball Camp. His team played four games and finished in first place in their bracket. They faced teams...
This is Home: Jackson County Junior Fair volunteer dedicates 25 years
COTTAGEVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) - During its 66 years, the Jackson County Junior Fair has seen many volunteers come together to help bring the fair to life for the local youth. Tammy Harpold is one of the longest-serving volunteers at the fair, having dedicated herself to the fair for about 25 years.
National Analyst Has West Virginia Low in Early Big 12 Rankings
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports released his early rankings for the new-look Big 12 basketball conference this week, including West Virginia. Rothstein ranked WVU 15 out of 16 teams, only ahead of Oklahoma State. Rothstein’s Projected WVU Rotation:. G Javon Small. G Jayden Stone. G Tobi Okani. G Tucker...
Paden City High School fight to stay open still unresolved
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Paden City High School preliminary hearing is still fresh in the mind of students and staff alike, as the question of whether the school is safe to open remains unresolved. The hardship of this trial can be felt by staff and students on all sides of the fight. […]