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West Virginia not affected by Silicon Valley Bank exposure, Moore says
West Virginia’s Treasure Riley Moore has announced that West Virginia’s investments are safe following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank over the weekend. → Read More
Shinnston officer wants strengthened legal protections for K-9s in West Virginia
A Shinnston officer is advocating for added rights for K-9 officers and hoping for a bill to update a law from the 1930s that will reclassify K-9 units as officers instead of equipment. → Read More
Snowshoe extending 2023 ski season
After Pocahontas County received up to eight inches of fresh snow overnight on Tuesday, Snowshoe Mountain Resort announced that it is extending this year's ski season for an additional week. → Read More
Movie on late Clarksburg sisters Gramma & Ginga is now streaming
The documentary on a pair of Clarksburg, West Virginia sisters who became the world's oldest internet superstars is now available to stream for free on Tubi. → Read More
When to watch the Lyrids meteor shower this year
The entire northern hemisphere, including West Virginia, should be able to see this Lyrid meteor shower this year if the sky is clear, but there’s only a few day window. → Read More
Grow This West Virginia free seeds are on their way
If you signed up for free seeds through the Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge though the WVU Extension Service, you won’t have to wait much longer. → Read More
‘I know I’d win,’ Gov. Justice says he’ll announce Senate decision in next few days
Jim Justice said in an interview that if he decides to run for West Virginia Senate, he thinks he will have a good chance at winning against Joe Manchin. → Read More
New River Gorge trail will be closed at least another week
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve announced that one of its trails that was first closed in late February will continue to be closed for at least nine more days. → Read More
Sheriff’s department finds suspected weapon, drugs in Belington shooting case
The Barbour County Sheriff’s Department announced on Wednesday that it has seized several guns and 100 grams of drugs in the investigation of Matthew Frame, the suspect in a shooting who is facing additional charges after a police chase. → Read More
Deputies say attempted murderer suspect intentionally hit cruiser during high speed chase
According to the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department, Matthew Frame, who was arrested on Tuesday as a suspect of a shooting, also crashed his car into a police cruiser and a car wash before he was arrested. → Read More
Here’s when each Mon Forest recreation site opens this year
Keep in mind that many of the Monongahela National Forest’s recreation sites don’t open until April. → Read More
‘Major delays’ expected on I-79 near Fairmont Thursday and Friday
A lane closure on Interstate 79 in Marion County is expected to cause delays on Thursday and Friday, according to the West Virginia Division of Highways. → Read More
Maple Lake Club sues North Central West Virginia Airport for ‘pollutants’ in lake
The Maple Lake Club has filed a lawsuit against the Benedum Airport and the businesses involved in its new terminal construction for getting dirt and debris in the lake. → Read More
Weston Sheetz reopens with way below average gas prices
The new Sheetz building at store #206 in Weston has finally reopened after a six month closure to build a new store. → Read More
What a $200K home looks like in different West Virginia cities
Here’s what you can get for about $200,000 in eight different West Virginia cities and towns. → Read More
Delays expected for several months on part of US Route 50 in Preston County
The West Virginia Division of Highways announced on Tuesday that starting March 20, drivers in Preston County should expect delays on US 50 between Fellowsville and Rowlesburg. → Read More
Mannington ‘actively seeking replacement’ for police chief
The city of Mannington is seeking a replacement for another police officer, Mayor Lora Michaels confirmed to 12 News on Tuesday. → Read More
Sheriff’s department looking for ‘armed and dangerous’ man after Belington shooting
The Barbour County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man who is wanted for questioning after a woman was shot in Barbour County on Monday. → Read More
Bridgeport, Belington fire chief recovering in hospital after fire rescue
The chief of the Bridgeport and Belington fire departments Phil Hart is still in the hospital after he was transported from a fire in Belington, West Virginia on Saturday. → Read More
Rescue guinea pig from Preston County needs your vote in Cadbury Bunny search
A blind, rescue guinea pig from Terra Alta, West Virginia has made the top 10 candidates in the 2023 Cadbury Bunny search. → Read More