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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 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.
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.
On-demand pilot transportation program launches next week in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) - A ride-share pilot program is launching next week to bring more on-demand rides to rural communities.The RAMP program starts with two vans in Greene County and a van that will operate as a shuttle between Waynesburg and Carmichaels.The free rides can be used to access essential services like healthcare, groceries, government and civil services, and work.Starting May 1, you can request a ride on their website or app on weekdays during normal business hours.It's a collaborative effort between Greene County leaders, Waynesburg and Carnegie Mellon universities and the nonprofit Blueprints.
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...
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...
2025 tight end commits to WVU football
Blaine Stewart’s tight end room has found some depth for the future. Consensus three-star tight end Jackson Accuardi announced his commitment to join the Mountaineers in a social media post Saturday. “I have decided to shut down my recruitment and for the next 3-4 years I will be attending...
Nicholas County native named new Mountaineer mascot for WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Nicholas County native officially takes on the role of the Mountaineer mascot Friday during a symbolic rifle ceremony at West Virginia University. Braden Adkins, of Richwood, officially accepted the title after being named the successor to Mikel Hagar on March 2, according to a...
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...
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...
LISTEN: Gradual reactions to the Gold-Blue Game
It's been a busy weekend for West Virginia football with the draft and then free agency, the Gold-Blue Game and the many luminaries and visitors involved and all the other news that managed to fit under the umbrella. The rapid reactions had to wait, but here we are a day later and still duly impressed with what the Mountaineers planned and pulled off.
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