WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of West Virginia’s congressional delegation and Gov. Patrick Morrisey have all responded on social media to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on the campus of Utah Valley University Wednesday. Kirk, 31, was assassinated just a few minutes after he began an outdoor rally before approximately 3,000 students and others.…
WHEELING, W.Va. — A Fairmont man has been indicted for multiple charges following an assault that turned deadly on Wheeling Island two years ago. Dennis Evans Ohio County Prosecuting Attorney Shawn Turak announced the indictment of Dennis Terrell Evans, 37, on one count of murder, one count of first-degree robbery and one count of first-degree sexual…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The star of Jackass is stopping in Clarksburg for his latest tour. The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center announced Steve-O will perform as part of his “Crash and Burn Tour” on November 7, 2025. Tickets go on sale September 12, 2025. The performance is strictly intended for adults only, aged 18 and up.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A public hearing and vote on a rate increase approaches at a future meeting of the Clarksburg Water Board. A proposed rate increase is being held to fund upcoming water distribution upgrades, according to WDTV. The rate increase breaks down as follows: the first 15,000 gallons used per month will see an increase…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Flags are set to be lowered to half-staff Tuesday beginning at noon at the Capitol and state facilities throughout the state to commemorate the life and service of former senator and state agriculture secretary Walt Helmick. Governor Patrick Morrisey made the order Monday afternoon. Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Police in Morgantown stopped a parking garage attack in progress and made two arrests over the weekend. Saturday, police intervened when they witnessed Aden Metheny, 18, of Carmichaels, Pa., on top of an unidentified victim punching him while bystanders attempted to pull him off inside the University/Chestnut Street Parking Garage. As police closed…
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport Police are seeking a man believed to be tied to an ongoing larceny investigation in the city. Police Sergeant Scott Toothman has requested public assistance in identifying the man who is believed to have been involved in an incident at Target at Meadowbrook Mall on Sept. 6. Anyone with any information is…
MANNINGTON, W.Va. — No one was injured in an accident involving a school bus and a vehicle in Marion County early Monday morning. Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department investigated an accident near Mannington. Five students were on the bus when the crash with another car happened on Margaret Road at 6:30 a.m. It…
VOLGA, W.Va. –– West Virginia-based Allegheny Metallurgical, forecasts the creation of new high-paying jobs after powering up the company’s state-of-the-art longwall in Barbour County. The company announced the advancement as a result of their recent $1 billion investment into the Volga mine site, facilities and employees. “We have built a world-class team and facility here at…
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport City Council could choose to go a different route in the short-term for an interim city manager. An item is on the agenda for the Sept. 8 regular meeting, according to Connect-Bridgeport. The item will consider pursuing a contract with Clear Career Professionals, a Texas-based firm that pairs retired City Managers with…