Woodsfield, OH

There were some anxious moments tonight when a barge was reported to have hit the Suspension Bridge in Wheeling. Tony Clark of the West Virginia Department of Highways said the barge actually ran into the scaffolding that’s being used to removate the historic structure. A navigation light was damaged, but thankfully, there were no injuries. […]

A man accused of killing a Cherokee County man last month has been arrested in West Virginia.

SHADYSIDE, OH — Shadyside police warn cat owners in Shadyside, Ohio to keep account of their pets or face a penalty. “We’re starting to trap cats, and if we trap a cat and it has a licensed tag on it, you’re going to be cited into court,” Shadyside Police Chief Don Collette said according to timesleaderonline. […]

Acting on a tip, Wheeling Police say they located a subject wanted for murder in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Around 4:00 pm, Tuesday, Wheeling Police say they received a call from a detective in South Carolina. The detective provided information that a murder suspect may be in the East Wheeling area and provided the nickname […]

BELLAIRE, Ohio — Business owners in Bellaire are working together to raise funds after a Powhatan Point family suffered a fire that resulted in the death of Arnold Curtis, owner of Sakura Family Restaurant on Belmont Street. “It’s just tragic,” said Dennis Delbert, owner of Runner’s Connection. “I talked...

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — There’s a brew waiting for you down at Heritage Port next weekend. Stouts, porters, ales and more from across West Virginia will be represented at the Mountaineer Brewfest. The festival’s 8th year will pour up some funding for the Seeing Hand Association’s work with the sight-impaired. It won’t be Miller Time […]

ST.CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — Coaches Burger Bar is now open for everyone to enjoy at the Ohio Valley Mall. Established in 2015 as a locally-owned restaurant to bring the entire family for burgers, wings, pizza, fries, and shakes. Coaches Burger Bar of course began renovations after the restaurant Garfield’s was permanently closed according to a […]

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University’s new dining partners are bringing a new menu – and a new look. The school has partnered with Aladdin's Campus Dining, also seen locally at Wheeling University and The Linsly School. And with a freshman move-in day rapidly approaching, renovations...

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Recent major storms in the area resulted in many people losing their homes, personal items, and some even their lives due to flash flooding. The natural disaster in Kentucky last week led Matt Welsch, along with the help of our own community, to drop the kitchen utensils in Wheeling to take […]

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — It’s the day the music died at Generations Restaurant & Pub in Wheeling. The establishment announced on its Facebook page Sunday that they “will no longer be having live bands.” They gave no reason for this decision, but stated they will still be open 7 days per week for breakfast, lunch […]

OHIO COUNTY W.Va. (WTRF)–It can be a hassle to find an outfit that fits you, makes you feel confident and doesn’t break the bank.   You may have spent hours going to different stores, trying on a million items and walking away empty handed.   When you’re taking advantage of the tax-free holiday the next […]

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 2, 2022 — West Liberty University’s new Director of Alumni Affairs Amanda Bennett came up with a great way to meet and greet local alumni this summer that is proving to be a big success. “We began our ‘Alumni Traveling Happy Hours’ in the...

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Running a restaurant is much more than seasoning dishes and chopping vegetables. It’s a constant, all-day rush that doesn’t leave time for much else. Vagabond Kitchen owner Matt Welsch says he was in the middle of that culinary grind when a fellow West Virginia chef reached out to him about Kentucky’s […]