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Wheeling announces six-day closure on Chapline Street for WVU Medicine Cancer Center water tap installation

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Part of Chapline Street will close for six days while crews install a water tap for the WVU Medicine Cancer Center site. Chapline Street will be closed between 20th and 22nd streets from Friday, Nov. 13, through Wednesday, Nov. 18. Drivers will still have access to the Wheeling Police Department and […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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‘A Long Time Coming’: Remains of WV WWII POW land at Pittsburgh International Airport

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTRF) – After 81 years, a missing World War II soldier has finally come home.  The remains of Technical Sergeant Raymond Carl Richmond were returned to West Virginia Wednesday, and at Pittsburgh International Airport, family members gathered to proudly welcome the American hero home.   For the Richmond family, bringing Raymond home is a moment […]

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Tuskegee Airmen mural will return downtown Steubenville

A blank wall in downtown Steubenville is set to become the new home of a mural many in the city were disappointed to see come down. City leaders on Wednesday announced plans to bring back the Tuskegee Airmen mural, tying its return to a new business development connected to Oyo Brewing Co. The mural will be repainted on a wall at the Antiques Warehouse on Market Street.

Steubenville, OH · 2d
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Wheeling Central rallies back to win first state championship

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – For the first time in program history, the Wheeling Central Catholic Lady Maroon Knights are state champions. The Maroon Knights rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat the Philip Barbour Lady Colts in five sets at the Vandalia Health Coliseum in the WVSSAC Class AA State Championship game. Wheeling Central finishes […]

Wheeling, WV · 20h

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John Marshall falls in state quarterfinal

CHARLESTON WV (WTRF) – The third seeded John Marshall Monarchs took on the sixth seeded Winfield Generals in the WVSSAC Class AAA State Volleyball quarterfinals on Wednesday Nov. 11. The Generals gathers the 3-1 win over the Monarchs to move on to the semi finals. John Marshall finishes the 2026 season, 24-17 overall.

Glen Dale, WV · 1d

WTOV 9

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Council weighs one-way streets, parking limits to help Mingo Junction responders reach hom

Concerns about whether first responders can reach homes quickly on narrow streets are prompting village leaders in Mingo Junction to consider changes to traffic and parking rules. Village officials have been working on altering the layout of some streets to improve public safety and give emergency crews better access to...

Mingo Junction, OH · 1d

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Pennsylvania-West Virginia Snow Alert Today: Lake-Effect Showers Through Sunday Nov 15

Lake-effect rain and snow showers continue through Sunday, with mountain ridges facing the most accumulation.

Pittsburgh, PA · 12h

WTOV 9

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NEWS9 Special Assignment: Local clinics brace for 2027 Medicaid cuts

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — With major Medicaid changes set to take effect in 2027, local clinics in the Ohio Valley are preparing for what they expect could be a surge in patients who lose coverage or struggle to meet new eligibility requirements. Amy Springer, a Toronto native, said she...

Steubenville, OH · 22h

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Men's Basketball Set for Home Opener Wednesday

Franciscan (1-1 | 0-0 PAC) vs. Mount Union (2-0 | 0-0 OAC) - Last season, Franciscan finished with an overall record of 21-7, making it to the PAC semifinals in the playoffs. - Kicking off the 2026 basketball season, the Barons have played two games so far, winning one and losing one.

Steubenville, OH · 3d

WTOV 9

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Hancock County students dress up for 'Halloween for the Hounds' to aid animals

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Halloween costumes in Hancock County schools come with a purpose: helping the county’s animal shelter. The annual “Halloween for the Hounds” fundraiser allows students and staff who want to dress up for Halloween to do so by providing a donation. The effort began 13 years ago with just one school and has since expanded to the entire county.

Hancock County, WV · 18h

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First snowflakes of the season for the Ohio Valley possible on Friday

The last time snowflakes and flurries were seen in the Ohio Valley was almost 7 to 8 months ago in late March or early April. Now with winter back on the way, many across the area could see their first snowflakes since that time. The culprit is a storm system with a strong cold front […]

Ohio Valley, KY · 2d

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Weirton’s Christmas on Main Street returns Nov. 21 with tree lighting, skating, fireworks

WEIRTON, W.Va. — The holiday season is about to get underway in Weirton, with Christmas on Main Street festivities set for Nov. 21. From 1 to 7 p.m., Weirton will hold its tree lighting ceremony along with fireworks, ice skating and more to kick off the season. The event is also expected to include more than 50 craft vendors and a variety of food options.

Weirton, WV · 17h

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Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard accompanies Richmond family during homecoming

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Raymond Richmond’s homecoming was a special event for everyone involved. The Moundsville Honor Guard had the opportunity to help take the family of Raymond Richmond to and from Pittsburgh International Airport. Paul Amrhein, vice president of the Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard, said the responsibility given to the honor guard meant a […]

Moundsville, WV · 1d

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Solemn ceremony welcomes home Sgt. Richmond

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Every year, the City of Moundsville holds a ceremony on Veterans Day to remember and honor those who have served our country. This year’s ceremony is extra special, as Moundsville welcomes home one of its own over 8 decades later. Technical Sergeant Raymond Richmond was a World War II U.S. Army Air […]

Moundsville, WV · 1d

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Mingo Junction Mill Pours $145 Million Into New Gear to Keep Steel on the Ohio River

Commercial Ave. — Approximate Location of Steelmaking Operation. New vacuum-degasser and casting technology is now running at the JSW Steel USA plant in Mingo Junction, Ohio, following a $145 million investment in equipment that workers say signals the company plans to stick around for the long haul. The upgrades sit on the same stretch of land off modern-day Commercial Avenue where steelmaking on the banks of the Ohio River has continued for well over a century.

Mingo Junction, OH · 3d

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Wintersville lands $400K oil and gas lease deal, plans infrastructure upgrades

Wintersville leaders say a new round of oil and gas lease revenue will help fuel the village’s long-term prosperity and growth, with plans already in place to put the money toward infrastructure projects. The village recently negotiated a lease covering about 60 acres of land, including streets and alleyways....

Wintersville, OH · 23h

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West Liberty Men's Wrestling Set for Big Dual Weekend

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The No. 13-ranked West Liberty University wrestling team faces a challenging weekend on the road and at home, beginning with a Friday night dual against No. 15 Pitt-Johnstown before returning to the Hilltop to host Western Colorado on Saturday evening at Kelly Theatre. The Hilltoppers...

West Liberty, WV · 23h

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Nvidia stock drops as CEO resigns

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Nvidia shares are dropping sharply as investors react to the sudden resignation of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang amid leadership and personal conduct controversies. The departure of Huang has triggered a massive wave of selling, wiping out hundreds of billions of dollars in market value and pulling the stock down toward […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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81 years later, WWII POW Raymond Carl Richmond returns home to Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — More than eight decades after he died as a prisoner of war in World War II, Raymond Carl Richmond has finally come home. Richmond was returned to Marshall County on Wednesday, where family, friends and community members gathered on the county courthouse lawn for a special Veterans Day ceremony honoring his service and sacrifice.

Marshall County, WV · 2d

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BLET members launch strike at Wheeling & Lake Erie

BREWSTER, Ohio — Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have launched a strike today against the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway, the union has announced. A short notice on the BLET website says union members walked out at noon ET today. A Teamsters Facebook post says 150 workers have “been forced to [...] Read More...

Wheeling, WV · 2d