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Bridgeport Police Respond to Motorcycle Accident on Route that Results in One Transported to Hospital
According to WBOY, a two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle shut down the westbound lanes of U.S. Route 50 Friday night and sent one person to the hospital. According to an official with the Harrison County 911 Center, at around 9:03 p.m., crews were alerted to a vehicle accident with injuries on U.S. Route 50 near the 2nd Street exit in Clarksburg.
Buzz Henderson Center hosts Paddle Battle Tournament
MEADOWBROOK, W.Va (WDTV) - The newly opened Buzz Henderson Center in Meadowbrook hosted a pickleball tournament on Saturday. This was the first event of its kind to be held at the center, which opened back in January. The event consisted of three tournaments, one for each division based on the...
Wreck on I-79 sends one to hospital, one lane closed
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - An accident between 2 vehicles has caused a temporary lane closure on I-79 Southbound. Officials confirmed one individual was transported to UHC for injuries sustained during the accident. One lane near Mile Marker 129 is temporarily closed while authorities respond accordingly. Crews from the Bridgeport Fire...
West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival holds annual Spring Gala
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The kick-off event for the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival was held Saturday evening at Village Square in Clarksburg. The festival’s annual spring gala to honor its new Regina Maria and her royal court, serves as a preview of what’s to come during the main festival on Labor Day weekend.
Temperatures Continue Rising for Sunday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - After seeing cool temperatures throughout most of the week, we are finally heating up and just in time for the weekend. Temperatures started rising above average yesterday and continued today with highs hitting the upper-70s and low-80s across the area. Sunday and Monday temperatures will continue to rise, expect to see highs in the mid to upper-80s and the potential for some record-breaking highs. We will see our next round of rain return Tuesday, but even with a cold front crossing, we will see highs back into the 80s towards the end of the week as we start May on Wednesday. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
Man sentenced to prison for fentanyl and firearms charges
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced for fentanyl and firearms offenses. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Tyler Jordan Sands, age 23, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced Monday to 120 months in prison for fentanyl and firearms offenses. Sands pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and unlawful possession of […]
Frost Advisory extended into Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A Frosty Advisory has been issued by The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh for Thursday morning. The Advisory is in effect from 12 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Thursday. Counties included: Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, and Hancock. Temperatures are forecast to dip towards the middle 30s through Thursday morning, which could result […]
Cars and Coffee Bridgeport hosts first car show of the season this Sunday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - This Sunday, April 28, is the first Cars and Coffee event of the season. It’s a family-friendly event for people in the area to come hang out and talk about cars. “I think it is a great thing for the community, especially being a free...
May Prime Timers Event Set at The Bridge Sports Complex
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Another Prime Timers event has been set at The Bridge Sports Complex. Geared toward community members age 60 and over, Prime Timers combines social interaction, activity, learning opportunities and more. In celebration of Mother’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, the next event will be Wednesday, May...
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