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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A former Hazelton prison guard who is awaiting trial on inmate abuse charges was arrested again Wednesday morning. Robert Sims, 41, of Bruceton Mills, was arrested for violating the conditions of his federal release and was additionally charged with interfering with a witness, according to Acting U.S. Marshal Terry Moore.

FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - One of the six men arrested in relation to a Pagan motorcycle club murder in Marion County was indicted Tuesday. The Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office released 14 additional indictments after day two of the grand jury’s October term, and Ryan Lane was included.

MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Nickolas Vadim Moore, 18, of St. Louis, Missouri, has been arrested following an investigation by the Morgantown Police Department into threats of a shooting at Morgantown High School. According to the Morgantown Police Department, on August 28, 2024, the Morgantown Police became aware of a social media post threatening a shooting […]

Law enforcement across West Virginia are searching for a 14-year-old who was last seen in the Rivesville area.

MANNINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A Mannington man was arrested on child abuse charges this week. Michael Gernstl, 60, is accused of hitting three children with a belt to discipline them, which left bruises on their thighs, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. A CPS investigation in late 2023/early...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Two Michigan men were sentenced to years in federal prison Monday for their roles in a drug trafficking operation in Monongalia County. Giovanni George, 34, and Addonis Moore, 29, were sentenced after police found nearly one pound of methamphetamine in a vehicle they were traveling in, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Morgantown custom homebuilder is facing numerous federal charges after using fake employment information for illegal immigrants he was smuggling from central America to work at his business. U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld said Hector Reyes, 40, operated A & M Homes, LLC, since 2015 and got...

FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Interstate 79 in Marion County will be closed for 30 minutes in both directions Sunday morning, according to the West Virginia Division of Highways. The closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Sunday near mile marker 140 and will end at 7:30 a.m. Crews will be...

For the second week in a row, West Virginia University men’s basketball head coach Darian DeVries landed a commitment from a 2025 prospect. Consensus four-star small forward and Providence, Rhode Island, native Kelvin Odih committed to the Mountaineers Wednesday evening in a 247Sports live stream. “They’re getting a winner, a competitor and a dog, somebody […]

MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Travelers flying out of Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) can now book United Express flights, operated by SkyWest Airlines, offering convenient connections to Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The service will begin on December 13, 2024, just in time for the holiday season. The new flight schedule includes 12 nonstop round trips each […]

Neal Brown's Weekly Hot Seat Rating took a break last week during the bye week, but we are back to bringing you the most up-to-date, hard-hitting hot-seat temperature analysis this side of the Mississippi. With a win against Oklahoma State, the temperature has cooled tremendously, but how much? Let's take a look.

With less than a month away from the general election, 18 counties across West Virginia—including Randolph, and Ritchie counties—still need poll workers, according to Secretary of State Mac Warner.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Demolition for the East End Village project officially began in the Richwood area of Morgantown Monday. The demolition began with two structures located near the former Richwood Grill. This site will now serve as a staging area for the remaining demolitions in the area. More than...

In recognition of the 12th annual Freedom Day USA, several different dental offices around north central West Virginia are offering free dental services over the next few days as a way to say thank you to the U.S. Military.

An updated look at where the Mountaineers could go bowling this winter.

The staff at Casselman’s new café location at Garrett College hit the ground running – largely because they had no other choice. “The Health Department gave the go-ahead on a Thursday afternoon and we started serving food on a Monday,” said Casselman Market General Manager Aaron Lapp, recalling the Labor Day opening necessary to support the start of the fall semester.

West Virginia is paired with one of the current Pac-12 schools in a familiar bowl game in Brett McMurphy’s latest bowl projections again. According to McMurphy of the Action Network, WVU will face Washington State in the Liberty Bowl. McMurphy previously had WVU playing Oregon State in the Independence...

Morgantown, WV – Residents across Northern West Virginia should brace for a cold snap, as patchy frost is likely tonight and again on Thursday night. With temperatures forecasted to dip into the mid-30s, the National Weather Service is advising locals to take action to protect outdoor plants and sensitive vegetation.

UNIONTOWN, Pa. — A bike run on Sunday honored the life of a child who died after choking on a piece of food. The run started at the American Legion post in Uniontown and brought out a big crowd. The parents of Owen Hockenberry are trying to make other...

WVU basketball released a video on Wednesday showing the jersey patch that honors Jerry West this season. The patch is located in the left corner by the Nike logo. The patch reads “West 44”. West, still donned as “The Logo” of the NBA, died in June at the...