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Legal advocacy organization files suit against Morgantown over panhandling ban
A legal advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit against the city of Morgantown, alleging the city is violating the First Amendment rights by enforcing a 2005 panhandling ban. Mountain State Justice filed the lawsuit Monday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia on behalf of Anthony Rowand, an unemployed Monongalia County […] The post Legal advocacy organization files suit against Morgantown over panhandling ban appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
First at 4 Forum: Alexa Lee
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - TV Personality Alexa Lee joined First at 4 on Thursday. She talked about becoming the first ever Chief Jelly Belly Bean Officer, how others can submit applications, and where people can learn more. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays...
Patient tests positive for measles in Morgantown
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU Hospitals announced today (April 22) that an adult patient who had presented at an outpatient clinic last week has since tested positive for measles (rubeola). In a press release today, the patient did not require hospitalization and is recovering at home. Upon receiving confirmation of...
One arrested following Morgantown robbery
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Police made one arrest following an investigation into a knife-point robbery over the weekend. On Saturday, officers were asked to file a report against a subject known as “bald-headed Vinny” about a robbery that allegedly occurred at an apartment on Spruce Street. The victim...
Evgeni Malkin, McDonald's restaurants donate nearly $100,000 to Ronald McDonald House
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Evgeni Malkin has teamed up with McDonald's and made a donation of nearly $100,000 to the Ronald McDonald House as part of his 'I'm Score for Kids' initiative.Malkin announced he was committed to donating $710 for each point he scored this season.He scored 67 points, bringing his donation amount to $47,570 and several McDonald's restaurants are matching that donation. Since the start of the 2022 season, Malkin and McDonald's have donated $213,000 to the charity. "We are incredibly grateful to have this support," said Eleanor Reigel, CEO of Ronald McDonald house Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown. "The generosity that is shared through this program brings families much-needed comfort and support when they are far from home with their sick child."The money raised and donated helps the Ronald McDonald House give families who travel for medical care a place they can call home and provide warm meals, daily essentials, and a safe environment.
Amani Hansberry signs with the Mountaineers
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries has announced the signing of Amani Hansberry to a grant-in-aid for the 2024-25 academic year. Hansberry, a 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward, played his freshman season at Illinois. The native of Silver Spring Maryland, will be a sophomore at...
Outrage as trans middle school athlete wins girls’ shot put event by more than 3 feet
A transgender middle school student in West Virginia won her shot put competition by more than three feet last week — as a slew of young girls staged a protest and refused to compete against her. Becky Pepper-Jackson, 13, took first place at the Harrison County Championships track meet last Thursday with a 32-foot throw, records show. The second-place competitor finished with a 29-foot effort. Footage posted online from the meet showed at least five girls from a rival school stepping up to the plate and then refusing to take their throw in a show of protest. Their results were marked...
Mazey’s Crazies drop out of national rankings
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A rough weekend in the plains of west Texas results in West Virginia’s stay in the national rankings lasting just one week, according to all but one outlet. WVU (23-16, 11-7 Big 12) became ranked for the first time this season in four of the...
Man accused of taking more than $10K from woman’s bank account for gambling
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A man has been charged with financial exploitation after being accused of using an elderly woman’s debit card to spend thousands of dollars at local “Hotspot” gambling establishments as well as on other purchases. In January of this year, police were called by...
Multi-vehicle accident on I-79 Saturday afternoon
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - At approximately 1:19 p.m. a multi-vehicle accident on I-79 Saturday afternoon sent two people to UHC Hospital with injuries. According to Harrison County 911, this accident occurred on mile marker 121 near the Meadowbrook Road exit in Bridgeport. This is currently causing partial lane closures on...
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