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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.
Wreck on I-79 sends one to hospital, one lane closed
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - An accident between 2 vehicles has caused a temporary lane closure on I-79 Southbound. Officials confirmed one individual was transported to UHC for injuries sustained during the accident. One lane near Mile Marker 129 is temporarily closed while authorities respond accordingly. Crews from the Bridgeport Fire...
Warming Trend Begins this Afternoon
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Despite a cold start to the day with chances for frost across the area, we will see temperatures warm up throughout the day and begin our warming trend into the weekend. Many areas have seen low temperatures between the mid-30s to low-40s this morning, but highs will reach into the 70s today. Cloud coverage builds up tonight ahead of rain chances tomorrow morning, after that expect to see dry conditions into the start of next week and temperatures continuing to rise. At the peak of our warming trend, expect to see highs in the mid-80s for Sunday and Monday before rain and thunderstorm chances return midweek. Temperatures will remain mild despite those rain chances next week. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
Man sentenced to prison for fentanyl and firearms charges
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced for fentanyl and firearms offenses. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Tyler Jordan Sands, age 23, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced Monday to 120 months in prison for fentanyl and firearms offenses. Sands pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and unlawful possession of […]
2 injured in collision in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A 2 vehicle collision in the area of Gaston Avenue has lead to two individuals being transported for their injuries. The Marion County 911 Center has confirmed that the two people who were injured were transported to Fairmont Medical Center. No road closures or blockages have...
1 sent to hospital in vehicle accident
FLEMINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - One person had to be taken to the hospital Thursday evening after a vehicle accident. According to an official with the Taylor County 911 Center, at around 7:34 p.m., crews were alerted to a single-vehicle accident on Simpson Road in Flemington. The official said that one...
Child taken to hospital after nearly drowning in hot tub
FLEMINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A child was taken to United Hospital Center tonight after nearly drowning in a hot tub. The incident occurred on Sunset View Drive in Flemington. Emergency crews were able to help stabilize the child and take them to the hospital. Officials could not confirm the condition...
Frost Advisory extended into Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A Frosty Advisory has been issued by The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh for Thursday morning. The Advisory is in effect from 12 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Thursday. Counties included: Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, and Hancock. Temperatures are forecast to dip towards the middle 30s through Thursday morning, which could result […]
WV Army National Guard to host Military Training Expo in Fairmont
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - There is an event today that is being hosted by the West Virginia Army National Guard at the Fairmont Armory. Members of the military will be at the Army National Guard Expo offering information about what being in the military is like. There will be authentic...
Cars and Coffee Bridgeport hosts first car show of the season this Sunday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - This Sunday, April 28, is the first Cars and Coffee event of the season. It’s a family-friendly event for people in the area to come hang out and talk about cars. “I think it is a great thing for the community, especially being a free...
Federal West Virginia inmate sentenced for the death of fellow inmate
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced for the death of a fellow inmate. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Stephen C. Crawford, age 45, an inmate formerly housed at United States Penitentiary Hazelton, was sentenced Monday to 188 months in prison for the death of a fellow inmate. Crawford was found guilty […]
WV Botanic Garden set to host Spring Bird Walk
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -This weekend the West Virginia Botanic Garden will be hosting it’s annual Spring Bird Walk. Conducted by Mountaineer Audubon Society, the event looks to give the community a chance to explore and spot some of our are aerodynamic friends in their natural habitat as more return for the spring season. While botanic garden officials like, Erin Smaldone, are just excited spring is back.
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