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Fairmont man found dead in car wreck, investigation underway
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Officials have confirmed that one person is deceased after an accident in Monongalia County on Wednesday. Officials with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release that deputies were dispatched to Smithtown Rd, near the intersection of Smithtown School Rd, for a single vehicle traffic crash.
2 injured in collision in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A 2 vehicle collision in the area of Gaston Avenue has lead to two individuals being transported for their injuries. The Marion County 911 Center has confirmed that the two people who were injured were transported to Fairmont Medical Center. No road closures or blockages have...
UPD issues campus notice following Downtown Morgantown shooting
A shooting incident occurred on Walnut Street in Downtown Morgantown at approximately 3 a.m. Saturday, per a Community Notice and LiveSafe Alert. No WVU students were involved in the shooting, according to Executive Director of Communications April Kaull. UPD was monitoring the incident and issued a notice to increase awareness...
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.
Department of Health: 128 West Virginians exposed to measles following state’s first case since 2009
The Bureau for Public Health is recommending that 62 West Virginians who have been exposed to measles quarantine after the first case in the state since 2009 was confirmed this week.
Watch: Pat White speaks with Gold and Blue Nation after Gold-Blue Game
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU football legend Pat White spoke exclusively with Gold and Blue Nation on Saturday, following his Blue team’s performance in the annual Gold-Blue Game at Milan Puskar Stadium. White spoke about being back in the stadium he called home for four years, gave his opinion...
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...
First case of measles found in Morgantown, WV, since 2009
The West Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the first case of measles since 2009. And since the case was discovered just hours away, doctors in Pennsylvania say be on alert and get vaccinated. Health officials said the adult who contracted the measles in Morgantown was under-vaccinated and recently traveled...
HealthNet called for motorcycle accident on Route 50
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - UPDATE: 911 officials confirm that Route 50 westbound is now open. The road was cleared and opened shortly after 10:20 P.M. They add that the patient was taken by ambulance to United Hospital Center after the accident - the patient’s condition is unclear at this time.
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.
Former Fairmont State athlete accused of being Diddy’s drug ‘mule’ pleads not guilty
A former Fairmont State University basketball player who was allegedly a drug "mule" for Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, pleaded not guilty to drug charges in Florida, NBC reported Wednesday.
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