MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Firefighting is among the most important jobs in any community, and it’s become harder than ever to recruit new firefighters, according to one of the state’s leading experts. Mark Lambert, Fire Training Director for the State Fire Training Academy and Director of WVU Fire Service Extension, discussed the challenges on “The Morning Spiel”…
ELKINS, W. Va. –West Virginia State Police have identified the woman’s whose body was found in the road in Randolph County on Saturday. The woman was identified as Amber N. Shreve, 43, of Mill Creek. Shreve’s body was found in the Mill Creek area. Troopers say Shreve was struck by a vehicle while on Back Road.…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va — The accused gunman in the February 2024 killing of Dallion Lewis on Jack Run Road is on trial in Harrison County this week. Kameron Griffin, 25, of Akron, Ohio allegedly hid in the back of a vehicle Lewis was riding in and jumped out when the vehicle stopped and shot Lewis to death…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The wife of a former youth pastor accused of multiple crimes against children was in court this week. Kathy Radcliff, accused as an accessory in the crimes of John Radcliff II, will not return to court until February 3 following a continuance. Her husband is accused of sexually abusing multiple young girls…
FAIRMONT, W.Va – A 59 year old Fairmont woman has been arrested after backing over a man at a local establishment following a verbal disagreement. Employees of the Bellview Bar & Grill on Pennsylvania Avenue told polce they asked Donna Batson, 59, and the male victim wereasked to leave Sunday evening after the two got…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – A major investment from the state is bringing significant upgrades to the water system in the city of Clarksburg. Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $19 million commitment from the state toward a $50 million project replacing lead service lines and making other improvements. “This funding is going toward replacing lead lines that can…
MILL CREEK, W.Va. — State police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman’s body found in the middle of a road in Randolph County. Troopers said a driver was traveling on Back Road near Mill Creek early Saturday morning when he struck what he thought was a dead deer. The driver stopped and called…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — One person was transported to the hospital Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle. The accident was reported just after 7 o’clock at the gateway connector in Fairmont. According to Marion County 911, the victim was transported to the Fairmont Medical Center with injuries. There’s no word on the individual’s injuries. Fairmont…
SHINNSTON, W.Va. — There will be live music, vendors, a fundraiser for local high school students and a festive atmosphere this weekend beginning Friday at the Shinnston FallFest. Brendan Gallagher, part of the Economic Development Team in Shinnston, joined The Morning Spiel, which airs every weekday morning at 9:06 a.m. on 103.3 WKMZ, to discuss…
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Defendants in a federal suit involving the City of Bridgeport have responded to allegations by a former City Engineer, rejecting her allegations. The City of Bridgeport, police chief and former interim city manager Mark Rogers Jr. and now fired city manager Patrick Ford were all named in Beth Fox’s suit, filed June…