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Star City shooting suspect apprehended in Harrison County

CLARKSBURG – An escapee from a Wheeling Detention Center was arrested Monday afternoon by U.S. Marshals in Reynoldsville. Xander Ball, 18, wanted by the West Virginia State Police for escape, was arrested at a residence near Sable Circle at approximately 3:45 p.m. On Oct. 10, Ball is ...

Butterflies a part of fall

It seems like the Mountain State is having a record fall as colors develop and linger due to steady, cool weather. While higher elevations have peaked, lower elevations are continuing to develop. In fall and spring, we also have a selection of butterflies that grace our skies, some as they ...

About 20% of county’s voters cast early ballots

MORGANTOWN – Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney is hopeful that strong participation in early voting is indicative of increased overall turnout in today’s general election. Monongalia County ended the 10-day early voting period with 13,591 ballots cast, meaning 20% of the county’s ...

WVU to celebrate Appalachian traditions during Mountaineer Week

The 79th annual West Virginia University Mountaineer Week celebration of Appalachian heritage begins Monday, Nov. 9, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 15. During the week, students, faculty, staff, and visitors can enjoy cultural demonstrations, music, storytelling, food, and crafts from ...

Sale price for University Avenue sorority house just over $1.1 million

MORGANTOWN – According to a real estate purchase agreement between the West Virginia University Board of Governors and Pi Beta Phi Home Association Inc., WVU’s purchase price of the former sorority house at 1493 University Ave. was $1,195,000. According to April 2025 reporting by Samantha ...

Gourd vibes: 1,000 students on-hand for annual Pumpkin Drop

MORGANTOWN — Gourd vibes were everywhere at the annual West Virginia University Pumpkin Drop. Sponsored by the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering and the WVU chapter of the American Society of ...