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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. […]
Two vice presidents chosen for Fairmont State University cabinet
FAIRMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mike Davis, President of Fairmont State University has chosen two vice presidents to join the Fairmont executive leadership team. The step marks a significant development for the institution. Davis, currently in the second year of his presidency, seeks to make Fairmont State University a “Great Place to Learn, Work, and to […]
Fairmont State working to increase number of female pilots
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont State University is working to increase the number of female pilots in the nation with their aviation program. According to the university, the United States is short approximately 17,000 pilots. They propose that diversifying the pool of talented aviators to include more women will help end this shortage.
Club 3:16 Kids Fest helping teens find where they belong through God
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — At a time of life when everyone is searching for where they belong, a new group in Weirton is calling them home. The faith-based youth organization Club 3:16 is inviting children and young adults for an afternoon of both fun and spiritual reflection. The Kids Fun Fest will run from 1 […]
Annual bocce tournament moves to WesBanco Arena floor for better visibility
WHEELING, W.Va. — If you need a break from the sun or the crowds, you can head indoors this year at the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival. The annual bocce tournament will be held on the WesBanco Arena floor. “It is down on the arena floor, so...
What’s new for the 2024 Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival?
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — After more than 40 years, you might think it would be difficult to surprise those who attend Wheeling’s Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival. But this year organizers are finding the new by returning to the old, emphasizing the traditions we’ve held on to for decades and even centuries. Sunday’s […]
Kalkreuth Roofing presents $50,000 check to Easterseals
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One special organization received a very generous donation on Friday from a long-time partner. Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal donated $50,000 on Friday to Easterseals. The two organizations have been partners for several years and continue to support one another year after year. The donation came during the annual Kalkreuth Vendor […]
Former WVU wide receiver Devin Carter officially signs with Carolina Panthers
Former West Virginia University football wideout Devin Carter is officially a pro. The Carolina Panthers announced Friday that they signed Carter to a free agent contract for training camp. In April, West Virginia University football social media accounts posted that Carter was signing a contract with the Panthers, but according...
17th annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic sees hundreds of supporters
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — More than 150 golfers came out to Crispin Golf Course at Oglebay Park on Friday for the 17th Annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic. Each year, the event raises money for the foundation’s College Nursing Scholarships, which are given out in honor of Heather. In 2008, Heather was weeks away from […]
7 Ex-Mountaineers Complete NBA Summer League Slate
Seven former West Virginia basketball players participated in the NBA Summer League this month. Let’s take a look how each player did with their teams. Battle received an invitation to summer league from the Hornets following the NBA draft. Battle is now fighting for a two-way contract. His California Classic debut for the Hornets was his best performance throughout the summer. Battle recorded an efficient 12 points on six shots in 14 minutes.
WVU fall camp preview: Defensive Line
It's about that time again, which is crazy because it feels like just yesterday I was writing the spring camp previews. Back then, football preparation was taking a backseat to the pending basketball coaching search. This time around, fall camp will be in the spotlight of the WVU sports world. Today we continue the position-by-position preview for preseason camp. The Mountaineers went 9-4 last season, including beating up on UNC in a bowl game that ended with Neal Brown being covered in mayonnaise. West Virginia football enters the 2024 season with significant wind in its sails, so fall camp should be particularly interesting to watch next month. At this current time, there is no media access schedule.
59News 2024 Summer Games: A West Virginia Homage to the 2024 Paris Olympics
(WVNS) — The Paris Olympic Games© may be the best of the best but the 59News Summer Games are sure to be more, well, entertaining. With the opening ceremonies on Friday, July 26th, 2024, your 59News team will compete in six trials from Cornhole to Yard Darts in the best of the best (in our […]