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Area-Wide Rain Showers and Storms Return Tomorrow
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - As the area remains under drought conditions, partial relief is on the way in the form of showers and thunderstorms throughout the start of the week. Non-severe showers and storms arrive later in the morning tomorrow and will continue into the early afternoon. Showers remain in the mountains until late tomorrow, with conditions drying for most of the area on Tuesday. More rain chances are set to pick up throughout the middle to end of the week as a stationary front remains over NCWV for the week. Temperatures remain at or below average throughout the week as we hope to see improvements to our drought conditions over the next 2 weeks. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
Fight to the Finish fundraiser helps recovering Ohio Valley resident
GLEN DALE, W.V. (WTRF) — Next Sunday Kathy’s House Foundation is hosting Fight to the Finish, a fundraising event for Glen Dale local, Frank Gilbert. After a scaffolding accident last summer, Frank has been spending his time rehabilitating at the Shepperd Center in Atlanta. In order to help Frank get to the finish line […]
Cleveland-Cliffs to open new transformer plant in Weirton, creating 600 jobs
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A major investment is coming to the former Weirton Steel site through Cleveland Cliffs. An announcement came Monday morning that Cliffs is investing $150 million in a new electrical distribution transformer production plant, with production scheduled to start in the first half of 2026. Monday’s event...
New Attractions Set to Join Old Favorites at Fourth Annual Carl Hopkins WV Youth Aviation Expo
In preparation for the first three years of the Carl Hopkins WV Youth Aviation Expo Ed Waske has seen his concern if the event would draw interest disappear over time. “That first year, I was hoping for 50 people,” said Waske, the primary organizer of the Expo and the Chief Operating Officer of Engine & Airframe Solutions Worldwide.
Weirton Elementary leads hygiene drive to support students all year
WEIRTON, WV — Weirton Elementary has been collecting hygiene products that will be used for students throughout the school year. This initiative is presented by the Energy Express program, offered through the WVU Extension Services. It focuses on summer learning loss and promoting literacy skills in West Virginia communities...
Fashion Exchange celebrates its second anniversary, champions local shopping
WEIRTON, WV — The Fashion Exchange is celebrating its second anniversary, highlighting its success and emphasizing the importance of shopping at small businesses. On July 18, 2022, Kelly Jeffers opened her storefront in Weirton, explaining it was her passion. "It is incredibly important to support small businesses in our...
West Virginia Junior College hosts Back to School Bash
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WBOY) — Giving back to the community was the main focus of the West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) licensed practical nursing (LPN) students as they hosted a family fun event. WVJC hosted a Back to School Bash at its Bridgeport location with free admission for families. Activities like bounce houses, balloon animals, games […]
Health Access Medical Director Dr. Mary Mikowski has Retired from Post after Serving Clinic for Decades
Dr. Mary Mikowski, the medical director of Health Access, Inc, in Clarksburg, has retired from her position after working in various capacities. with the facility for decades. Mikowski has been a volunteer at Health Access for many years. She has served as a volunteer physician, a board member, and, most recently, the medical director for Health Access.
WVGA Women's Amateur: Glasby garners the three-peat in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, W. Va. (WV News) — A great showdown this past week unfolded on the links of the Bridgeport Country Club Course. It was sudden death at the West Virginia State Women's Amateur between Savannah Hawkins of Hurricane and two-time defending champion Susan Glasby of Chesapeake, Ohio. For Hawkins,...
Despite ‘Done Deal,’ the Bellaire Bridge Still Stands Unsafely and Unsoundly
That’s what the director of public works and development for the City of Benwood – David McLaughlin – thinks of the ongoing debacle involving the still-standing Bellaire Toll Bridge, a span closed more than 30 years ago that is losing bits and pieces of debris to the Ohio River and the streets below it.
5th annual Mini-Con draws enthusiasts of comics, anime, and pop culture to the Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — If you’re a fan of comic books, superheroes, anime, or pop culture, Wheeling was the place to be on Saturday. The YWCA hosted its 5th annual Mini-Con at Vance Memorial Church in Wheeling on Saturday. The event was free to attend and featured various comic book vendors, artists, cosplay characters, raffle […]
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
Butler Township’s Walker joins Lancaster hockey team for tournament
CRANBERRY TWP — Ken “K.D.” Walker has a background in both hockey and law enforcement. Both helped bring him to the ice for the 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games hockey tournament at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township. The resident of Butler Township knew the hockey portion...
Jury selection begins in fatal 2022 Sheetz parking lot shooting
Watch a previous report on the shooting in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday for one of three men charged in the fatal shooting of a Youngstown State University student outside a northeast Columbus Sheetz store in October 2022. Keimariyon Ross, 20, is facing two counts […]
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