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- Red Flag Warning in Effect for Parts of North Central West Virginia March 19, 2025STONEWOOD, W.Va. — A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for parts of North Central West Virginia from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. The Red Flag Warning replaces a Fire Weather Watch that had been issued for much of North Central West Virginia and the Northern Panhandle. Counties included are Monongalia, Marion, Wetzel, the…alex.wiederspiel@wvradio.com
- DOH closes popular Preston County bridge; no plans to repair March 19, 2025PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — The state Division of Highways has announced the immediate closure of the 113-year-old Bull Run Road Bridge in Preston County to vehicular traffic. Photo: Nathan Holth and Rick McOmber “This bridge recently received its annual inspection, at which time a number of major deficiencies were identified resulting in severe safety concerns,” WVDOH District…alex.wiederspiel@wvradio.com
- Storm damage reported in north central counties March 17, 2025WESTON, W.Va. — Multiple buildings were damaged and power outages reported in north central West Virginia as a result of severe storms that hit Sunday. The storm took a building down the rest of the way that was being demolished in Weston. (Photo/Teran Malone/MetroNews) Mon Power reported outages impacting more than 7,000 customers. There were more…alex.wiederspiel@wvradio.com
- Child dies in ATV accident in Grant County March 15, 2025PETERSBURG, W.Va. — An ATV accident in Grant County claimed the life of a four-year old child Wednesday night. West Virginia State Police said the ATV crash happened along a power line right-of-way near Petersburg around 7:15 p.m.. Paramedics were first called to the scene and said three juveniles were riding the machine when it…alex.wiederspiel@wvradio.com
- Multiple units battle fire for 6 hours in Monongalia County March 13, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Firefighters from three counties battled a fire in southern Monongalia County for about six hours Wednesday. Firefighters were called to a report of a trailer and barn on fire at 2:44 p.m. on 4H Camp Road. The fire spread to a nearby field and ultimately to a third structure. The trailer and barn…alex.wiederspiel@wvradio.com
- Skier dies in Tucker County March 13, 2025DAVIS, W.Va. — A skier has died at Timberline Mountain resort in Tucker County. Via social media, the resort said the skier died on Wednesday, the investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no further information will be released. The full statement is here: We are heartbroken to share the news of a fatality of a…alex.wiederspiel@wvradio.com
- Traffic slow on I-79 NB following multiple accidents March 10, 2025BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Multiple accidents were reported following a white sedan driving the wrong direction on I-79 North on Monday. The accident occurred after 1 p.m. as a vehicle was traveling south between the Lodgeville Road and Emily Drive exits. Police reported multiple vehicle accidents. Two people were transported to a hospital. It’s not clear the…alex.wiederspiel@wvradio.com
- Fairmont State men’s and women’s basketball earn NCAA tournament berths March 10, 2025FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State’s men’s and women’s basketball teams both earned wins Sunday in Wheeling to clinch the MEC Championship. It was a weekend of firsts for Fairmont State. It’s the first time since joining the MEC that Fairmont State won both the men’s and women’s title in basketball in the same season. It…alex.wiederspiel@wvradio.com
- Massive Moundsville fire destroys multiple structures March 9, 2025MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Fire crews from multiple agencies spent most of Friday battling a major fire in downtown Moundsville. The fire was first reported just before 10 a.m. at the Remke Furniture building on Jefferson Avenue. Crews arrived to heavy smoke and flames. The fire burned rapidly and before it was finally under control in…alex.wiederspiel@wvradio.com
- Fayetteville native named next Mountaineer mascot March 9, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Fayetteville native has been chosen as the next Mountaineer mascot. Cade Kincaid (WVU photo/Matt Sunday) Cade Kincaid, a junior accounting major, was named Saturday as part of WVU’s final home game of the season against UCF. “This role means so much to me,” Kincaid said in a WVU news release. “From age…alex.wiederspiel@wvradio.com