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Rain Returns Today, Sunny Skies to End the Week
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Today will be the coolest day of the week with high temperatures falling to a more seasonable level as rain returns to the area. Cloud cover will build in despite a mild start to the morning with scattered showers moving into the area this afternoon. Most rain chances will remain light and scattered throughout the day today, highs will only be in the low to mid-70s. High pressure builds in for the rest of the workweek, leading to sunny skies and mild temperatures. Highs will be in the upper 80s for Thursday and Friday, and this will be one of the warmest starts to May on record. This is just one year after we saw the coldest start to May last year. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
EXCLUSIVE: Meet one of the girls who protested playing against transgender athlete in Harrison County
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - On Monday WDTV 5 News told you about five middle school athletes who were barred from their upcoming competition because they protested playing against a transgender athlete. Now, one of those students is speaking out. 5′s Tanner Gilmartin spoke with Sabrina Shriver and her mother Deborah...
Fairmont’s iconic ‘Lava House’ for sale
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - After some renovations, the iconic ‘Lava House’ is in search of a new owner. Located on Fairmont Ave, the four-bedroom, six-bath, 4,400-square-foot property brings a unique style to Fairmont. The house was built in 1968 by West Virginia’s first female developer, Carol McWilliams. Since then, there have been two more owners who have emphasized Egyptian and Japanese styles with a flare of Frank Lloyd Wright. Realtor Alethea Wise, who purchased the property last year and lived at the lava house for months as renovations continued, says the next owner is hitting the jackpot.
Foggy Morning Across NCWV
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - After rain showers and a cold front crossed yesterday, skies have cleared leading to dense fog across the area this morning. A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 am with low visibilities expected across the area, mainly in valley regions. Give yourself extra time on your morning commute this morning until fog clears. Throughout the rest of the day, conditions will improve, sunny skies return and temperatures will be back into the 80s. We continue to warm up throughout the rest of the week with the potential to break high temperature records across the region both tomorrow and Friday. Rain showers and thunderstorm chances return for the weekend with temperatures cooling into the mid to upper-70s. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
FBI CJIS Division hosts 2024 Citizens Academy graduation ceremony
Ten weeks of training culminated Tuesday night at the Bridgeport Conference Center as the FBI Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) Division held a graduation ceremony for those enrolled in its Citizen's Academy.
Harrison County Commission attempting to buy parking lots
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV)- The lots that sit on Washington Avenue behind the Harrison Courthouse used to be owned by the city of Clarksburg for years, but currently, they are under the control of a private entity, which charges people to park. That has some concerned it’s keeping people away from downtown – and harming business.
Fairmont Parks & Recreation community band rehearses for summer concerts
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - As summer draws near that means concerts will take place throughout North Central West Virginia. Since 2019 the Fairmont parks and recreation community band has been keeping folks in the friendly city entertained during the summer concert season. Band Director Mike Swisher is pleased with what he has seen from his ensemble so far in rehearsals.
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.
FSU approves two new degree programs
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont State University has announced the approval of two new programs today. The first new program is an Associate Of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, that will be available for middle college students, the program available for students between the ages of 16 and 18. The second...
Mini Pop Kids Bringing Canada's Number One Music Brand for Children to Clarksburg's Amp on July 20
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Mini Pop Kids, Canada’s #1 music brand for kids is coming to the Clarksburg Amphitheater on July 20th! The Mini Pop Kids will take the stage to perform kid friendly versions of today’s biggest pop songs in this energetic and interactive live show!. For...
First at 4 Forum: Lavarne Burton and Dr. Silas Normon
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - President and CEO Lavarne Burton and Board Chair Dr. Silas Normon of the American Kidney Fund joined First at 4 on Tuesday. They talked about AMKD awareness day, how it can affect you, and where people can learn more. You can watch the full interview above...
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