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West Virginia and Ohio could see severe weather including hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes
The National Weather Service out of Pittsburgh is issuing a warning of potential severe weather for parts of West Virginia and Ohio. Showers and thunderstorms will cross the region today with low pressure, according to the National Weather Service. “There remains a chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, which […]
Yellowjacket boys hoping to compete for W.Va. single-A state track crown
WEST UNION, W.Va. — Doddridge County boys track and field program seeks to continue its success which resulted in a Little Kanawha Conference and regional title, and see where the chips fall in an attempt to dethrone defending Class A state champion Buffalo. The two-day West Virginia High School...
Ibn Muhammad Rosario Arrested For Groping Women On MD Trail
Clarksburg resident Ibn Muhammad Rosario has been arrested and charged with several sexual offenses that were reported between Monday, May 6 and Thursday, May 9 in the area of Snowden Farm Parkway and Little Seneca Parkway. In each incident, Rosario allegedly groped or touched his victims, and twice made lewd...
Local DJ uplifts senior citizens with the joy of music
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - Byron Cooper is a local DJ from Fairmont by way of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Cooper has a mission to uplift North Central West Virginia in any way possible by providing music to those in need of good vibes. “I always try to give back to nursing...
Flash Flood Warning for Monroe and Wetzel Counties
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The National Weather Service out of Pittsburgh has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Wetzel county in West Virginia and Monroe County in Ohio until 4:45 AM Thursday. Very heavy rain from slow moving storms continues to fall across Wetzel and Monroe Counties. 1.5-2 inches of rain has already fallen with […]
Rick Springfield to perform at Clarksburg Amphitheater
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WDTV) - Rick Springfield is set to perform at the Clarksburg Amphitheater in September, according to the City Parks of Clarksburg. Springfield, a Grammy-award winning ‘80s popstar, is set to perform as part of the Park’s Summer Concert Series on Saturday, September 28. He is known for his popular songs “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.”
Harrison County Bridge to be Closed for Roughly One Year as Part of Up to $3 Million Replacement Project
Another bridge in North Central West Virginia is scheduled for replacement. And unlike some, this bridge will be totally shut down. While the closure is not great news, the not-so-bad part of it is that it is not part of Interstate 79 or U.S. Route 50. The bridge is in a primarily.
FIRST ALERT: Strong Storms Expected Tonight with Flooding Concerns
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The first week of May continues to bring more rain across the area. Flooding concerns are on the rise as some areas have seen over 3 inches of rainfall already this month. Yesterday flooding was reported in Mannington after 1.71 inches of rain fell in the afternoon. With more rain on the way tonight and the potential for strong to severe storms, a First Alert Weather Event has been declared with major flooding concerns across the area. We expect to see the line of storms cross overnight, with the timing looking to be anytime after midnight to about 5/6 am. Rain totals are trending in the direction of about an inch around the area just for this system tonight. More rain chances will be on the way later in the week and flooding chances will remain until at least Thursday. Michael Moranelli has the details in your First Alert Forecast.
National Association of Letter Carriers holds 32nd annual ‘Stamp out Hunger’ food drive
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -Every 2nd Saturday of May for the past 32 years, the National Association of Letter Carriers has run a food drive called ‘Stamp Out Hunger’. Mail carriers, volunteers, and local food banks collect canned and non-perishable foods and prepare them for delivery to those in need. The USPS on Cava Drive in Clarksburg joined the event, shipping food out to at least 12 different locations in Harrison County.
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