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- Marion County stabbing investigation leads to child abuse arrest January 22, 2026FAIRMONT, W.Va — Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department have arrested a local couple after a stabbing report resulted in evidence of child abuse. Deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at the home of Dalton Yoho and Mandy Knotts on Swisher Hill Court and observed a 2-year-old girl with several bruises covering…joe.nelson@wvradio.com
- Forecast models show the first weekend snow accumulation estimates January 22, 2026MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Computer models are beginning to show a clearer picture of the track of the latest and possibly largest winter weather maker of the year so far in 2026. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” MetroNews AccuWeather meteorologist Bill Deger said the monster system will impact nearly half of the United States through…joe.nelson@wvradio.com
- Both lanes reopened on I-79 North towards Morgantown after an overturned semi-truck causes shutdown January 22, 2026MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — All northbound lanes have been reopened on Interstate 79 after a semi-truck accident caused a closure just before the I-68 interchange in Morgantown for most of Thursday morning. Monongalia County Emergency Management (MECCA 911) officials confirmed that the accident took place at around 4:40 a.m., when the semi-truck blocked all northbound lanes…mike.nolting@wvradio.com
- Westover PD arrests Pennsylvania fugitive accused of stealing an out-of-state vehicle January 21, 2026WESTOVER, W.Va. — A Pennsylvania fugitive accused of stealing a vehicle and bringing it across state lines into West Virginia was arrested by Westover police officers. According to a press release by the Westover Police Department, officers arrested John Christopher Sullivan, of Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday after a call of a reported vehicle theft at…joe.nelson@wvradio.com
- Sen. Capito visits Leidos facility at WestRidge Business Park in Morgantown January 21, 2026MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One of the more prominent active political leaders in West Virginia traveled to Morgantown to see the new location of the facility operated by Leidos. United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito paid a visit to the company’s 30,000-square-foot facility at the WestRidge Business Park in Morgantown as part of a visit to…joe.nelson@wvradio.com
- Mon County Commission approves placement of county schools excess levy on May primary ballot January 21, 2026MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Schools Excess Levy is officially on the ballot for the 2026 Primary Election. The measure to place the levy on the ballot was unanimously approved by the Monongalia County Commission as part of their regular meeting Wednesday. The levy placement comes after approval was made by the Monongalia County…joe.nelson@wvradio.com
- Missing Harrison County teen found in Summers County January 21, 2026HINTON, W.Va. — Detectives with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that a missing teen out of Salem has been found safe. According to a press release, Skyla White, 15, was located in Summers County, West Virginia on January 20 after going missing for more than 10 days. The US Marshals Mountain State Fugitive…mike.nolting@wvradio.com
- Sen. Oliverio begins push for bill aimed to develop road funding formula January 21, 2026MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County State Senator Mike Oliverio has begun the push to pass a piece of legislation related to the financing of West Virginia roads that was previously vetoed in the past. Senate Bill 8 is now under consideration by state officials as part of the 2026 Legislative Session, with Senator Oliverio sponsoring…joe.nelson@wvradio.com
- Morgantown City Council members address recent protests in Morgantown January 21, 2026MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Officials with the City of Morgantown have spoken out in response to actions taken on a state and federal level to address illegal immigration amidst protests within the city. Select members of the Morgantown City Council spoke in opposition of operations conducted by the United States Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement…joe.nelson@wvradio.com
- Taylor County grand jury indicts Grafton woman for murder of a child by a parent or guardian, or custodian January 20, 2026GRAFTON, W.Va. — A Taylor County grand jury has indicted a Grafton woman for allegedly allowing an 11-year-old girl to die in her care. Shannon Robinson, 51, was indicted on Tuesday for one count of murder of a child by a guardian or custodian for the failure to supply the necessities of life after an…joe.nelson@wvradio.com