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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.
Community baby shower offers resources to new and expecting mothers in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Marion County Family Resource and Support Network held a community baby shower and resource event on Saturday to support new and expecting mothers. The event took place at the Baptist Temple in Fairmont and provided 20 attendees with resources, information and a chance to...
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...
West Virginia man charged in shooting death of his wife, deputies say
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia man was charged and arrested Thursday in the shooting death of his wife, deputies said. Rick Allen Cordes, 49, of Morgantown is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Jennifer L. Hribar, 39, according to a news release from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office.
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...
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...
State health officials: 152 potentially exposed to measles after Monongalia County case
State health officials say they’re continuing to monitor for disease transmission after West Virginia’s first measles case in 15 years was confirmed earlier this week in Monongalia County. The West Virginia Department of Health said Friday it has learned of an additional 152 people — 128 West Virginia residents from 30 counties and 24 people […] The post State health officials: 152 potentially exposed to measles after Monongalia County case appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
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.
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...
Biggest storylines, takeaways from WVU football Gold-Blue Spring Game
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Football reclaimed the spotlight, as it does once a year every spring, Saturday afternoon in Morgantown, and West Virginia University’s Gold-Blue Spring Game offered a glimpse into the new-look Mountaineers. From the competitions to the uniform reveals, Saturday’s spring special had a little bit of...
Defense shines in Gold-BlueSpring Game
The 2024 edition of WVU’s Gold-Blue Spring Game took place on Saturday April 27th. Former Mountaineer standouts took the head coaching positions with 2005-2008 kicker and punter Pat McAfee and 2004-2008 quarterback Pat White coaching the Blue Team. The defenses stayed stout through the competition, totaling four interceptions on...
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