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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.
Man arrested after running away from police naked
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Morgantown man is in custody after police say he ran away from them while naked. According to the criminal complaint, authorities were driving on Dent Run Road in Morgantown on Tuesday around 9:30am and saw a man naked in a creek. Police say they stopped...
Student union “demands democracy” with petition for campus-wide vote for next university president
The search for a new University president is underway, and West Virginia United Student Union (WVUSU) is calling for a campus-wide vote as the selection tool through a petition launched on April 3. The change.org petition, announced via WVUSU’s social media accounts, has garnered 285 signatures thus far. Miles...
Community members demand more affordable housing, resources for homeless individuals
Morgantown community members called for more affordable housing options and resources for homeless individuals during a Morgantown City Council meeting Tuesday. During the meeting’s public forum, community members addressed concerns regarding the “homelessness crisis” in the area and the impending closure of Bartlett House, a shelter located in Downtown Morgantown.
WELLWVU’s 6th annual ‘420 Panel’ sparks cannabis discussion among students, faculty
Cannabis experts, politicians and doctors discussed medical and recreational cannabis use with campus community members during WELLWVU’s annual 420 Panel on Tuesday. Panelists answered questions submitted by attendees and covered a variety of cannabis-related topics including addiction and dependence, risks and benefits, personal use, legalization and the state of cannabis nationally and in West Virginia.
Tornado watch issued in western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH — The National Weather Service issued atornado watch for Allegheny, Greene, Washington, Butler, Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango counties on Wednesday. The watch was also extended to Monongalia County in West Virginia. The tornado watch is in effect until midnight. Watch the latest forecast in the video player...
New podcast reveals what prison at ‘Camp Cupcake’ is like for Skylar Neese’s killers
The new podcast "Three" has revived interest in the 2012 murder of Monongalia County teen, Skylar Neese, and one episode gives an inside look into the life that her killers, Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf, are living behind bars.
WVU Dependent Education Scholarship deadline approaching
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Heads up! The WVU Dependent Education Scholarship deadline is quickly approaching. WVU employees with dependents interested in the fall 2024 application should apply regardless of being previously awarded, as a new application is required each academic year. The deadline is May 1. According to WVU, students eligible to receive the scholarship include […]
Meet Kiwi!
Meet Kiwi the hermit crab! Kiwi is from one of those touristy shops at the beach and has been a Mountaineer crab for two. years now. Kiwi likes to go to Target, get Happy Meals and listen to the Pride of West Virginia practice. Submitted by ELIZABETH LETRENT.
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