Indictments planned for previously involved individuals with EGCC

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber and U.S. Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent are scheduled to announce indictments related to the closure of Eastern Gateway Community College at the Ohio Statehouse this afternoon.

Steubenville Catholic Central defeats Bridgeport 34-18

BRIDGEPORT, OH (WTRF) – The Bridgeport Bulldogs were at home at Perkins Field as they went up against the Steubenville Catholic Central Crusaders. The Crusaders came away with the 34-18 win over the Bulldogs. Steubenville Catholic improves to 5-3 on the season and will head home to take on Conotton Valley on Saturday, Oct. 17 […]

10.7.26 High School Scoreboard

Friday's Pennsylvania high school football scores

A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for October 9, 2026.

Wheeling University engineering professor named physical plant director

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Robert Yahn has taken over as director of physical plant at Wheeling University while continuing to serve as an assistant professor and chair of the engineering department. Yahn now oversees the university’s maintenance and housekeeping operations. He is also responsible for projects handled by outside contractors. Current projects include installing LED […]

Brooke school board narrows applicants to 5 for vacancy

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — The Brooke County Board of Education is working to fill a vacant seat left after the death of board President Antoinette Perkins, but members have not yet made a decision. After receiving 18 applications, the board held a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss the...

No. 1 Central Catholic rolls past North Allegheny for 3rd straight shutout, stays unbeaten

The undefeated Central Catholic Vikings continue to operate as a well-oiled machine in every aspect of the game, and the once-mighty North Allegheny Tigers were simply their latest victim. Class 6A No. 1 Central Catholic entered Friday night’s contest at U.S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green boasting the highest-scoring...

Wetzel County School project moving forward

NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wetzel County Schools is moving forward with a project that would transform education in the district. A new, state-of-the-art school campus will be built and it will combine the high schools under one roof. It will also include a middle school, the career and technical education center, agricultural facilities and new athletic […]

Keep the Ball Rolling Tour stops at Wheeling Park High, aiding students with essentials

A statewide effort aimed at helping West Virginia students who lack basic necessities made its way to Wheeling Park High School on Wednesday morning. The Wing 2 Wing Foundation and the Pack Family Foundation brought the Keep the Ball Rolling Tour to the school as part of an initiative that donates $1,500 to each public school in West Virginia, totaling around $1 million across the state. The money is intended to help schools provide essentials such as shoes, coats and other needs for students.

Bridgeport Students Touch History at ‘The Wall That Heals’

BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport high schoolers and eighth graders from the middle school encountered a memorial of the service personnel who gave their lives in the Vietnam war when The Wall That Heals visited Belmont County’s fairgrounds Oct. 1-4. Bridgeport Exempted Village School District bused students to an educational field trip Oct. 2, where they heard presentations at multiple stations that explored different elements of the conflict, from the draft to the controversy of the war and poor treatment of soldiers when they returned home.

Former EGCC leader and contractors charged in $20M scheme

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber and U.S. Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent are scheduled to announce indictments related to the closure of Eastern Gateway Community College at the Ohio Statehouse this afternoon.

Second bomb threat of school year found non-credible at Bellaire High School

BELMONT COUNTY, OH (WTRF) – Bellaire High School had its second bomb threat of the school year Tuesday. Tuesday morning, a student saw the threat written on a bathroom wall and notified the principal. The school was immediately placed on internal lockdown. That kind of sets a chain of events into motion that we follow. […]

Bellaire High School students give back with new community blessing box

BELLAIRE, OH (WTRF) – It started with an idea one month ago from a member of the Sources of Strength group at Bellaire High School. And on Wednesday, it culminated with a blessing box in front of the Bellaire First Methodist Church, filled with things to help people out in hard times. It’s an upcycled […]

Williamstown picks up dominating win on senior night

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Williamstown Lady Yellowjackets took on the Tyler Lady Knights on senior night. Williamstown led Tyler 7-0 at the start of the second half. Kadence Bandy attempted a shot but Alexis Rhodes deflected the shot. Off of the deflection, a pass was made to Macy Phelps and her shot was also saved by Rhodes.

West Liberty University announces 2026 homecoming schedule for events, activities

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Liberty University will hold its 2026 homecoming celebration Oct. 11-18, with the main homecoming weekend scheduled for Oct. 16-17. The luau-themed celebration will include reunions, athletic events, performances and alumni activities. “Homecoming is always a special opportunity to welcome our alumni and friends back to West Liberty and celebrate […]

Jefferson County group launches program sending college student to Italy for free

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A new effort in Jefferson County is aiming to preserve the stories of Italian families who helped shape the Ohio Valley, while also creating space to recognize the region’s many other cultural roots. The Italian American Cultural Club has started a program that allows...

Jury rules in favor of Marshall in University of Pittsburgh lawsuit over PITT not traveling to play them during COVID lockdown

Previous Video Coverage: Jury selection begins in Marshall lawsuit against University of Pittsburgh HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After a week-long trial by jury, Marshall University’s Board of Governors won a civil lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh on Friday. Marshall University officials confirmed to 13 News that the jury ruled in their favor. The case […]

Chaos breaks out at high school football game in Pittsburgh as gunshots send players fleeing on TV

A live TV interview after a high school football game in Pittsburgh was abandoned on Thursday night after gunshots rang out outside the stadium.

Jury rules in favor of Marshall in University of Pittsburgh lawsuit

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After a week-long trial by jury, Marshall University’s Board of Governors won a civil lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh on Friday. Marshall University officials confirmed to 13 News that the jury ruled in their favor. The case in Cabell County Court stemmed from a complaint that stated Marshall played at […]