Morgantown is gearing up for a GREAT matchup as local schools have received an extra day off before Labor Day weekend. A day before the West Virginia University football team begins its 2024 season against No. 8-ranked Penn State, local authorities canceled classes at the county’s schools on Friday as the region prepares for increased […]
KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours answers your weather questions KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours answers your weather questions 04:38 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 13-year-old boy in West Virginia died last week after apparently sustaining an injury during football practice. CBS affiliate station WOWK-TV said Cohen Craddock died on Aug. 24 after being injured […]
A Logan County elementary school student has received a great honor: she has been named a National Youth Heart Ambassador for the American Heart Association. Arianna Chambers is only nine years old, but given her energy and spirited personality, you would never guess that she has already had five surgeries in those nine years. “She’s […]
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A retired Kanawha County deputy was named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year at the 42nd Director’s Honorary Awards, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Lt. Brent Borchers was one of two law enforcement members to receive the USMS’ highest award, which honors employees, responders and citizens who demonstrate exemplary […]
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – School is back in session and Jackson County emergency responders are taking student safety seriously. Jackson County Schools hosted a hands-on rollover bus training in preparation for the new school year. Jackson County EMS, Fire, Police, 911 and HealthNet participated in the training to improve personnel safety and readiness. “That’s […]
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) – The Bluefield Coal Symposium concludes Wednesday afternoon with its third and final day of events. Wednesday’s events included a panel discussion with coal industry leaders, including West Virginia Coal Association President and CEO Chris Hamilton. During his panel discussion, Hamilton spoke to attendees about the need for coal power and what […]
GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) – At the State Fair of West Virginia on Friday, outgoing independent Senator Joe Manchin used the grounds as a backdrop to thank West Virginia residents for their long-standing support ahead of his impending retirement. Manchin has served the public in some capacity for four decades, and on Friday the senator […]
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) – As the remnants of Tropical Depression Debby make their way across the two Virginia states, Mercer County is taking steps to ensure emergency responders are prepared for any severe weather. Keith Gunnoe, Mercer County Emergency Management Director, believes that given the recent drought in our area, the county’s waterways should be […]
