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WVU Medicine increases support for second annual community walk for Type 1 Diabetes
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine had an extensive presence at this year’s Breakthrough T1D Walk, held Aug. 17 at the Mylan Park Track and Field Complex in Morgantown. WVU Medicine Children’s served as presenting sponsor, and the event was planned by volunteers from the WVU Medicine Diabetes Education Center and WVU Medicine Children’s. In addition, representatives from adult endocrinology were on hand to help educate the public.
Morgantown football hopes to use culture to go farther in 2024
The Morgantown Mohigans had a successful season in 2023 where they won seven games and had their best record since 2016. However, those results came on the backs of a large senior class, and now heading into 2024 they're looking to fill quite a few roles.
Morgantown begins demolition of more than 50 structures
Over the next 2-3 weeks, Morgantown Area Partnership (MAP) will demolish 58 structures across nine and a half acres of property to develop the East End Village project, and on Thursday, an event was held to mark it's beginning.
Greenbrier employee health benefits extended for another week
The Greenbrier Council of Labor Unions announced in a news release Friday afternoon that health benefits will be extended to the Greenbrier’s employees through Aug. 31. Earlier this week Greenbrier employees received a letter from an attorney representing the Amalgamated National Health Fund, who wrote that The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation is four months delinquent in […]
‘Once in a generation’ drought raises water quality concerns
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Experts are calling the drought impacting large areas of West Virginia, a ‘Once in a Generation’ drought, as a drought has not affected the region to this degree since 1999. The drought could cause issues with vegetation, livestock and even water. City of St. Albans residents have expressed concerns with […]
Time to jump for joy- the 45th annual Bridge Day is almost here
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS)– West Virginians and adrenaline-seekers alike are about to be jumping for joy soon with the return of Bridge Day! The 45th anniversary of Bridge Day was announced for Saturday, October 19th of 2024. The entire local community and tons of out-of-state visitors look forward to this event all year to witness […]
West Virginia working to address housing crisis in the state
GHENT, WV (WVNS)– It’s no secret that much like the rest of the country, West Virginia is facing a housing shortage, especially when it comes to affordable housing. The current landscape of the housing market in West Virginia is challenging for a few reasons. Megan Bailey, the president of the Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors, […]
Parting words from a kids’ health advocate: Stay skeptical, West Virginia
I’m an Alaskan now. It feels strange to write, but it’s true. I relocated to Fairbanks over the summer. Whenever you read this, I’m four hours behind you in Alaskan Standard Time, where it’s probably colder with longer nights and occasional northern lights. So, this is my last commentary. West Virginians have always had good […]
Pregnant woman killed in house fire in Elrama, Washington County
ELRAMA, Pa. — A young woman who was rescued from a fire at a Washington County home Friday morning has died. The chief of Elrama Volunteer Fire Company identified the victim as Sabrina Boyle, 19. A family friend told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that Boyle was 24 weeks pregnant...
Butler County dog park alerts visitors to possible canine parvovirus exposure
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- A dog park in Butler County is reporting an exposure of canine parvovirus. The Butler Parks Department received a call from a person using Jade's Dog Park informing them that just after a visit to the park, their dog was diagnosed with canine parvovirus. "We had one report of a parvo case, they reported they received the parvo disease and they reported that they were at the dog park, so what we do, we come up and we want to inform people of it," said Lance Wellibes, the director of Butler County Parks and Recreation.The parks department...
Settlement reached for inmate death at North Central Regional Jail
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man named Zachary Bailey from Parkersburg was arrested and put into the North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County in July 2019. Less than three hours after he was booked, he died. His family sued and this week, they were awarded a settlement of one...
Ravenswood council member removed from seat after embezzlement admission
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WCHS) — City council members in Ravenswood voted unanimously Tuesday to remove a member who they said admitted to embezzling funds. Denise Toler was moved from her position following a taped confession where she admitted to embezzling $3,500 in Ravenswood Development Authority funds, according to a resolution passed by city council.
FLOTSAM! River Circus docks at Wheeling’s Heritage Port
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Viewers from all over ‘stepped right up’ to Wheeling’s Heritage Port to bear witness to FLOTSAM! River Circus – a travelling troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers. Each summer, they choose a different river to float down on their handmade raft and this summer they chose the Ohio River, giving free […]
Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department receives new truck
MINERAL WELLS — The Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department has received its new fire truck and it will be put into service in a month or so. The department recently took possession of its new 2024 Pierce Enforcer truck that will become the department’s new Engine 41, replacing a 1992 Pierce engine truck that was the front line engine for the department.
State Treasurer Moore Presents Unclaimed Property Check Worth More Than $18,000 to City of Shinnston
State Treasurer Riley Moore visited Shinnston City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 22,to present an unclaimed property check worth $18,009.25 to the City of Shinnston. “I am proud to reunite the residents of Shinnston with these lost funds,” Treasurer Moore said. “I want to encourage individuals and organizations to keep checking our unclaimed property database because you never know if there may be unclaimed funds in your name.”
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