Tanner Gilmartin
Multimedia Journalist

Making his way from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Tanner joined the 5 News team in April of 2023. He graduated from Temple University, where he was an on-air personality for both TV and radio. You can catch Tanner on the 5pm and 6pm shows reporting stories that dive deep into the heart of local communities. In his free time, Tanner is a passionate Eagles fan (GO BIRDS!), loves adventures, and enjoys finding unique food spots and good conversations.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 7:58 PM EST
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Stores opened as early as five in the morning at the Meadowbrook Mall on Friday, giving shoppers more time to hunt down deals and cross some items off of their Christmas lists.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 7:29 PM EST
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Uninsured adults with scheduled appointments were able to get cleanings and check-ups free of charge.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 5:04 PM EST
|By Tanner Gilmartin
On Saturday, legendary West Virginia University Football Coach Don Nehlen will be immortalized at Milan Puskar Stadium as one of the best to ever do it at WVU.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 1:51 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The ordinance was months in the making, and Mon County Commissioner Tom Bloom says this is just another step towards keeping the community safe.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 12:51 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
While other malls around the country might be struggling to stay open, Bell credits Meadowbrook’s success to its willingness to adapt.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 12:10 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
After weeks of community and police search parties, the Preston County Emergency Management Agency asked Mountaineer Area Rescue Group (MARG) to assist in the search for Gardner.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 10:59 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
For police, making sure the community is safe is always the number one goal.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
After winning four straight games in September, the Mountaineers have lost two straight matchups in frustrating fashion.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 1:40 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Safety officials urge parents to take this time to discuss driving safety with any new drivers at home.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Almost five months ago, police say William Jenkins fired three shots at another man inside the store, hitting him once in the leg and again in the hand.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 9:32 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
To make matters even worse, according to West Virginia’s division of corrections and rehabilitation commissioner, there are 990 employment vacancies in prisons throughout the state.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 11:07 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The Boscov’s effect, that’s what some may call the hype surrounding Meadowbrook Mall’s newest addition.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 at 2:14 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Because of the need for younger assistance, the WVSSAC has lowered the minimum age requirement to 16 for youth sports at middle school levels and below.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 1:55 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The system works to supply federal firearms licensees with a person’s eligibility under federal and state law to possess a firearm.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 1:43 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Neighbors say their cries for help have not been answered in the way they had hoped.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Ozzie, a 3-year-old Golden Doodle, is known by locals as ‘the reading dog’.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:35 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The festival is expected to attract more than 300 people over the span of two days, which is great for local businesses.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
If a student repeats this behavior three or more times a month they will receive an out-of-school suspension.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:10 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The Edge of Town Farmers Market in Bridgeport is in the fall spirit, and ready to welcome the community back for the season.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 1:02 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
While there was no love lost between Pitt and WVU on the field, two fans expressed their love for one another before the game.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
College Lunch makes its return as city leaders say Fairmont is on an upswing.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 11:33 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Clarksburg’s Fire Chief Steve Pulice hung the wreath at the ceremony which honored all who were lost in the terror attacks on September 11th, 2001.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 12:37 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Saturday’s rally was in support of the two resolutions passed by the West Virginia faculty assembly, which were freezing the current academic transformation and a vote of no confidence in the university’s president, Gordon Gee.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Last week, the State Fire Marshall gave the humane society the greenlight to open it’s new and improved facility on Locust Avenue in Fairmont.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The three day festival brought thousands of people to clarksburg in celebration of the Italian heritage.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 9:46 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The new campaign aims to discourage students from vaping while providing them with statistics and preventative steps to follow.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 6:30 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The campaign aims to discourage students from vaping while providing them with statistics and preventative steps to follow.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The event was a Mylan Park and Red Cross benefit, raising money for the Mylan Park facilities and victims of home fires.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 6:30 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
WVGSL celebrated its inaugural season on Saturday with player introductions and an opening ceremony.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 6:30 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The festival included live entertainment, vendors, and a taco-eating contest.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 11:13 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Paugh was one of the last remaining World War II veterans in West Virginia.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 7:22 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The goal of the weekend’s event was to raise money for new equipment and supplies for the department.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 12:54 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
In 1947, FSU students Don Nichols and Archie Cain proposed an idea for a snack store, where students could buy snacks at a nickel a piece.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 9:50 PM EDT
|By WDTV News Staff and Tanner Gilmartin
After lawsuits and complaints from students and staff, Fairmont State says they’re “thrilled” to bring back the programs
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
These moves follow the announcement that the university accrued a debt of $47 million.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
|By WDTV News Staff and Tanner Gilmartin
The agreement allows public hunting, fishing and trapping on nearly 114 acres of land in Marion County.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 7:00 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Dorothea and Charles Bunner, with help from their five children, have been welcoming visitors to their spooky yard haunt for eight years.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 11:47 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Ted Cassidy, the actor most notable for his role as Lurch, the Addams Family’s butler, grew up in Philippi.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 12:16 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The city has experienced a revival in storefronts and new businesses.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 9:55 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Bringing the World Association of Marching Show Bands to Buckhannon took years of planning by officials.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2023 at 9:09 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The event was run by Scotts Run Resonance Project and included a variety of repair stands, live music, and snacks.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The full-scale emergency exercise was held at the Morgantown Municipal Airport on Friday morning.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 11:16 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
The process includes transferring documents like deeds, birth certificates, and other vital historical records into digital form.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2023 at 12:16 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
On Saturday, 90 graduates received their associate degrees in their chosen fields.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
According to the American Farm Bureau of Investigation, this year’s increase in prices is the largest they’ve seen in over a decade.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 12:32 AM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Just over two weeks into her new role, Fell has already needed to use her skills to manage a hectic situation.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Tuesday marked the anniversary of West Virginia gaining its statehood.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 9:47 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Included in the outpouring of social media response were those sharing stories of their experience with Huggins.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 9:21 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Panhandling, trespassing, and big crowds are just a few of the issues highlighted in the complaints regarding activity downtown.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Tanner Gilmartin
Throughout the weekend, visitors enjoyed the free ‘Rocks, Gems, Minerals, and Fossils show’ at the Harrison County Recreation Center.