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West Virginia Division of Highways discusses new bridge plans over the Monongahela River
On Wednesday night, the WVDOH held a public informational workshop at the Westwood Middle School gymnasium, to discuss its plans to construct a bridge connecting the Morgantown Industrial Park with the southern area of Morgantown.
WVDOH begins work on ‘ridiculous’ pothole in Monongalia County
After years of frustration and uncertainty over a ‘ridiculous’ pothole that disrupted school bus routes and frequently flooded, residents of Owl Creek Road in Monongalia County were relieved to see the West Virginia Division of Highways begin work on repairs.
Preston County Sheriff’s Office receives $20k from State Gun Auction
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Preston County Sheriff’s Office received nearly $20,000 from a recent firearms auction conducted by the State Treasury. The check was given to the Sheriff’s Office today. Captain Jason Rodeheaver from the office says that they received more funds than they initially anticipated, and...
City accepting PODA applications
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The City of Morgantown has announced the starting date for the Private Outdoor Designated Area program. The official kickoff is scheduled for May 15th at 4:00 p.m. The event will include guest speakers, a ribbon cutting, and more. The PODA Program allows patrons to carry alcoholic...
Passing of the Rifle Ceremony planned for next week in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mikel Hager will officially pass on the rifle and Mountaineer mascot responsibilities to Nicholas County native Braden Adkins during the Passing of the Rifle Ceremony Friday, April 26. According to WVU, a reception will be held at 5 p.m. in the Mountainlair Vandalia Lounge followed by the program at 6 p.m. in the […]
WATCH: Macon Rollans sits down with Mark and Kayli Kellogg
12 Sports' Macon Rollans sat down with the dad and daughter duo, Mark and Kayli Kellogg, following their inaugural seasons in Morgantown where they made quite an impact in their respective basketball communities.
NCAA approves helmet communication, 2-minute warning, more
At the beginning of March, the NCAA Football Rules Committee proposed several recommendations for the upcoming 2024 football season, and several of those proposed changes were accepted by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Thursday. In games between two FBS schools, the teams will now be allowed the option...
Campus carry provisions to cost approximately $1 million
Campus carry safety provisions such as metal detectors and storage lockers will cost the University approximately $1 million, according to Associate Vice President of Government Relations Travis Mollohan during a Campus Conversation Thursday. Mollohan said the Board of Governors decided to sell the University Police Department building and parking lots...
West Virginia competes in split-squad weekend
The West Virginia University track and field team will compete in two different meets on April 19-20. West Virginia will send redshirt junior Cassandra Williamson to the Virginia Challenge on Friday, which will be held at Lannigan Field in Charlottesville, Virginia. Williamson will compete in the women’s 800-meter invitational at 6:25 p.m. ET.
Wild Speculation: Who Will Take Over For Vic Riggs At West Virginia?
Who will lead West Virginia next season as Vic Riggs resigned after 17 years? See the wild speculation here. Current photo via Delaware Athletics. West Virginia’s Vic Riggs resigned from his head coaching position after being with the program for the last 17 years. According the public records, Riggs...
Organizations and public officials meet in Monongalia County to address food insecurity crisis
On Thursday, the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties hosted a community gathering for food and feeding programs and public officials to network and develop strategies to better serve clients.
WATCH: Wide receiver Traylon Ray speaks on playing time, growing role
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University football wide receiver Traylon Ray spoke with the media Friday afternoon following the Mountaineers’ spring practice. Ray discussed his opportunities in 2023, growing up with the rest of his freshman class and how baseball helped him develop as an athlete. Watch the...
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