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Wrestling, softball state championships staying put
PARKERSBURG — The wrestling and softball state championships aren't going anywhere. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Thursday that Huntington and South Charleston will continue to serve as the host cities for wrestling and softball, respectively. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship. In addition, South Charleston will serve as the host site for the state softball championship for 2025-28. Little Creek Park has hosted the event for the last four...
West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage
WEST VIRGINIA — People have been smoking cigarettes for over 300 years and have come a long way since being created from cigar scraps in the 1700s. From cigar scraps to e-cigarettes, the one common factor in the history of tobacco use is that, most commonly, people are first introduced to tobacco as an adolescent. […]
$10K winning scratch-off game sold in New Springfield
One lucky winner is walking away with one $10,000 winning scratch-off game. The ticket was sold at Swift Mart on Woodworth Road in New Springfield in Columbiana County, according to a news release from the Ohio Lottery. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28%, the winner will get about...
Wheeling University welcomes new freshmen class to campus
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling University welcomes one of their largest classes with 280 students spanning 26 states and 28 countries. Freshmen spent the morning moving into their dorms and settling into their new space. President of Enrollment Jennifer Board says this is an exciting time when students from all over come together to begin their […]
Parkersburg plays host to Marietta, Bridgeport in volleyball opener
PARKERSBURG — Marietta didn’t play its best volleyball here Thursday evening inside Parkersburg’s Memorial Fieldhouse, but the Tigers of head man Ron Kidder improved to 4-0 after sweeping a triangular with the host Big Reds and Bridgeport. The Tigers, who handed the Indians a 25-12 and 25-17...
Season Preview: In-Game Experience Leads Wheeling Football into 2024
Wheeling, W. Va. – When they entered camp for the 2023 season, the Wheeling University Football team had several players experienced in the program but new to the field. After a year of ups and downs, many of those players return to the field in 2024, having went through the grind of a full 11 week season. It is this game experience that looks to guide the Cardinals this season as they prepare for their week 0 game against Mercyhurst on Thursday, August 29th, at 7 PM.
White, Donaldson, and Greene lead West Virginia’s powerful rushing attack in the revamped Big 12
West Virginia has its strong rushing game returning, and if the improvements on a weak defense can prevent some of the problems from last year, the Mountaineers could make an impact in the Big 12 Conference this season. West Virginia finished third in the Bowl Subdivision with 229 rushing yards...
Cable barriers meant to prevent cross-median crashes failed in fatal I-70 crash that left 33-year-old woman dead
MADISON COUNTY, Ohio — Steel cable barriers line hundreds of miles of freeway medians in Ohio. Installed in 2003, they are designed to prevent a car or truck from crossing the median and crashing into traffic heading in the opposite direction. On Wednesday, the driver of a box truck...
See who will appear on the Ohio ballot this November
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio has confirmed the statewide candidates that will appear on November’s ballot. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose shared the list of candidates that have met the requirements to appear on the Ohio ballot this November. For President of the United States and Vice President of the United States: *The designation […]
Motion hearing held for David Adams
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Motions were discussed on Friday in Judge Wharton’s courtroom for the case involving David Adams, who is a former Parkersburg swim coach. Adams was arrested in July of 2023 for several charges of sexual assault and sexual abuse. The state motioned to submit a total...
Local chef shares simple football season recipes that are tailgate touchdowns
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — You can feel it in the air, football season is here, so it’s time to get ready for tailgating. Chris Kefauver, program chair for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at WVNCC, takes us to the kitchen to show us a few simple recipes that are sure to be a touchdown at your […]
“I’m a Mountaineer” – Nick Saban highlights West Virginia roots on Pat McAfee Show
(LOOTPRESS) – Former Alabama Football Head Coach Nick Saban made a mention of his West Virginia roots during the Pat McAfee Show on Friday. The seven-time National Champion coach and West Virginia native Nick Saban joined the Pat McAfee Show on Friday to discuss different topics on the upcoming college football season. WVU Football was […]
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