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I-79 South shut down after multi-car crash in Marion County

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
911 officials say at least two people have been taken to the hospital.

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5 News Investigates: A silent crisis

5 Investigates: A Silent Crisis - Building a Regional Peer Support Group

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
In this installment of A Silent Crisis, we’re returning to Buckhannon with an update on the department’s progress toward improving mental health access.

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Morgantown PD evacuates area after shots fired call

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
The Morgantown Police Department had to evacuate some residents after a shots fired call that came in Thursday evening.

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U.S. Air Force Heritage Winds to perform free concert in Clarksburg

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
The unique style of the Heritage Winds provides audiences with an engaging and unforgettable concert experience.

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The Queen of Clean: Make your own natural hand sanitizer

The Queen of Clean: Make your own natural hand sanitizer

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
Content sponsored by The Queen of Clean.

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File photo of the Mountain State Forest Festival parade in October 2017.

Mountain State Forest Festival set to kick off

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
The festival is one of the largest and oldest festivals in West Virginia.

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17th Annual Gandhi Day Walkathon back in Morgantown

17th annual Gandhi Day Walkathon back in Morgantown

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By D'Andre Lewis
The legacy of one of history’s most influential icons is getting set to be celebrated in Morgantown this weekend.

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Crew members from the West Virginia National Guard's Company C., 2-104th General Support...

West Virginia National Guard preparing for government shutdown

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
If a budget deal is not reached, Active Guard Reserve members will report to work on Monday without pay while the remaining workforce will be furloughed.

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WVU Libraries adding Katherine Johnson’s archives

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
Johnson was the first African American woman chosen to participate in the West Virginia University graduate program back in 1939.

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Surprise time capsule from 1909 found at Salem University

Surprise time capsule from 1909 found at Salem University

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
University officials found a corner stone, and while cleaning it, they discovered a hidden time capsule inside the stone from 1909.
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Woman used belt to severely bruise 7-year-old over several months, troopers say

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
Police say the child said during an interview she would whip him using a metal belt buckle “so it hurts a lot.”

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WVU’s Clery Act report shows increase in reported crime for some categories

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
While there are increases in some reported crimes, there are decreases in drug and alcohol arrests and citations.

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Literacy Volunteers of Marion County prepares for more students

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Tanner Gilmartin
Literacy Volunteers currently has about 15 volunteer tudors on staff to help the close to 25 students that come in weekly.

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Morgantown Police Department to host Women’s Open House on October 11th

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Cameron Murray
“Really its just raising awareness and making women more aware that law enforcement is a career they can shoot for and really go after so we’re really just trying to increase participation and hopefully get some more women in the police force.”

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I-79 southbound backed up after multi-car crash

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 7:41 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Two car crashes on Interstate 79 southbound in Marion County are causing a significant backup.

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WVSP hidden camera case lands in court

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By Curtis Johnson
A Kanawha County circuit judge weighed in Thursday on evidence sharing in lawsuits involving allegations of a hidden camera system at the West Virginia State Police Training Academy.

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Healthcare leaders say seeing a Dr. is the best way to determine illness

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By Robert Castillo
They can also help find medications that can help with your particular sickness.

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Morgantown Utility Board moving forward with $14-million project

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By John Blashke
The project includes more than 18,000 feet of water and sewer lines. It also will be upgrading utility stations and adding a nearly 750,000 gallon water storage tank.

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Danielle Walker no longer with ACLU of West Virginia

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Walker left the state Legislature in April to join the ACLU as its executive director.

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DHHR to distribute additional pandemic-related stabilization payment to childcare providers

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By Kassidy Brown
DHHR has distributed more than $160 million in ARPA stabilization funding to childcare providers across the Mountain State.

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Glenville State student finishes NASA program

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:59 PM EDT
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By D'Andre Lewis
A Glenville State University student is combining her love of space and education by taking her dreams to new heights.

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Journey celebrating 50th anniversary with tour date in West Virginia

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:43 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Tickets go on sale Friday!

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United Way set to host annual ‘Paddle 4 A Cause’ at Maple Lake

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:06 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
This year’s event is scheduled for this Sunday.

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Crews spend more than 3 hours on scene of Harrison County fire

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Officials say they arrived on the scene to a single story commercial structure that was heavily involved with fire.

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Family of West Virginia 13-year-old who was struck, killed by off-duty deputy demands jury trial

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By LEAH WILLINGHAM
The family of a West Virginia 13-year-old who was struck and killed by an off-duty sheriff’s deputy last year has filed a civil suit in federal court against the now-resigned officer and other county officials

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Man charged with making bomb threat at Preston County Courthouse

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:59 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Court documents say authorities used cell phone carrier information, IP addresses, and an email address to determine the suspect.

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NCWV Airport to host emergency response exercise

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:34 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
The planned exercise will last for about two hours and focus on a hostage situation, officials say.

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VA Medical Centers in West Virginia won’t be affected by government shutdown

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:12 PM EDT
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By Cameron Murray
“Veterans can still come here for their scheduled care and urgent or emergency care. We’re gonna continue to operate and serve veterans so we’re really happy to say that.”

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Mtn Craft Film Festival makes debut in Clarksburg

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:35 PM EDT
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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.

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State Auditor’s Office helping volunteer fire departments manage finances

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:35 PM EDT
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By Matt Lackritz
“Fraud does occur and we want to make sure that it’s being looked at, the funds that they receive, because fire departments have a lot of revenue that comes in in just cash form," Samantha Woods with the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office said.

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Morgantown City Council ready to vote on Morgantown 2033

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Morgantown 2033 focuses on what city leaders want to see build and grow over the next decade.

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Creating healthy habits on the clock: Grants allow W.Va businesses to prioritize workplace wellness

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
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By Gailyn Markham
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Grant funding is making it possible for local businesses to prioritize employee health.

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Preston County celebrates 81st Annual Buckwheat Festival

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:41 PM EDT
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By John Blashke
The traditional parade and Buckwheat king and queen coronation are happening Friday at noon. There are also new events like cornhole on Sunday and live music playing throughout the week.

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Marion County Chamber of Commerce president announces retirement

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:36 PM EDT
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By Kajah Watkins
After serving twenty years as the Chamber of Commerce President, Tina Shaw feels that now is a time for change.

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Morgantown woman celebrates 102nd birthday

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Ruth says that Morgantown has grown and developed exponentially since she moved there almost 75 years ago.

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The Bridge, Andy and Lisa Lang receive top statewide honors

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:28 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
The City of Bridgeport walked away with a pair of statewide honors during the West Virginia Recreation and Parks Association 50th Anniversary Conference last week.

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Excellence in Education: Lincoln Middle School’s band director

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT
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By D'Andre Lewis
Mr. Kimble who’s just in his 3rd year with the Wildcats, but he’s making a huge impact with his students both in and outside of the classroom. The common factor being nothing more than the shared love of music and the endless possibilities it can lead to.

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‘Impossible Town’ tells the story of West Virginia community’s fight against toxic waste

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Annie Moore
The story of a small town’s struggle against toxic waste in West Virginia will soon get a national stage.

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Carli Reed accepts plea deal after murder conviction overturned

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 2:29 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Reed was charged with first-degree murder in August 2019 after court documents said she admitted to shooting Marcus Fagons.

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Multi-car crash on I-79 in Mon County causes significant traffic delay

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 1:04 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
911 officials say two cars were involved in the crash.

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Dump truck crash in Bridgeport shuts down major roadway

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 12:47 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
911 officials say no injuries were reported in the crash.

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WVU researcher helping to deploy robots underwater

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:49 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
The robot swarm could sample the ocean within ice shelf cavities, capturing data that could be key to predicting melting of ice shelves, stability of glaciers and the flow of ice into the ocean.

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Belington man sentenced for methamphetamine charge

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
A Belington man has been sentenced for traveling from Ohio to sell meth in Upshur County.

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WVU Medicine Children’s celebrating 1 year of being open for patients

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:07 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown will soon be celebrating one year of being open for patients.

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Health officials urge community to prepare for flu season

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 1:51 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
Some common symptoms of the virus are fatigue, body aches, and a fever.

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WVU’s football season has dramatic impacts on small businesses in Morgantown

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:35 PM EDT
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By Cameron Murray
Businesses in Morgantown are booming after a three game homestand for WVU football. More fans in the area have turned into more money for small businesses. Making the football season the most profitable time of year.

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FBI observes National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day in Clarksburg

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By John Blashke
September 26 is National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day. Studies show that the people who are sworn to protect and serve our communities are also at a higher risk for suicide.

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Local Jefferson Award winner has a chance to win national award

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
One of last year’s recipients is heading to New York City next week with a chance to win a national Jefferson Award.

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School bus involved in crash with parked trailer in Fairmont

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
911 officials say the crash involved a school bus and a parked trailer.

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WVU men’s basketball schedule for 2023-24 season released

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
The schedule features 19 games at the WVU Coliseum, starting with its first regular season game on Monday, Nov. 6 against Missouri State.
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