Morgantown News

12/13/2025

Alberta Clipper bringing 3-8 inches of snow and bitter cold to West Virginia, starting this afternoon and continuing through Sunday.

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginians who want to go gift shopping, enjoy a meal out or run errands might want to get that done before this afternoon, when an Alberta

12/13/2025

Snow is in the forecast for this weekend...find out how much is estimated for the region.

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A winter storm moving into the area is expected to dump 3-6 inches of snow on much of West Virginia this weekend, followed by frigid temperatures, making

12/12/2025

Ssgt. Andrew Wolfe, the West Virginia National Guardsman critically injured in a shooting last month, is continuing to make good progress in his recovery.
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WASHINGTON — A West Virginia National Guard member who suffered a critical injury in a shooting last month is continuing to make progress in his recovery, according to a press

12/12/2025

The West Virginia Supreme Court has granted a motion allowing it to take on the appeal in the Raleigh County vaccine exemption case, skipping the state's Intermediate Court.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court on Friday issued an order granting a motion for direct review of the ongoing vaccine exemption case out of Raleigh County.

12/12/2025

🎉🏆 THE WINNERS ARE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED! 🏆🎉
The WVNews High School Fall Sports Fan’s Choice Awards results are LIVE — and you can check them out NOW!

Our local athletes crushed it this season, and your votes helped spotlight their incredible talent across every field, court, and course. 🙌🔥

👉 See all the winners here:
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Select each sport on the left and celebrate the players, coaches, and teams who made this fall unforgettable! 🍂💪

Thank YOU for voting and supporting our amazing student-athletes! 👏❤️

12/12/2025

Gov. Morrisey unveiled the WV Rural Health Transformation Application today, a strategic plan to reshape healthcare in rural areas.

The state stands to receive over $500M in funding. Read more.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Friday unveiled the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Application, making public the strategic initiative the state plans to undertake to revitalize and reshape

12/12/2025

Cash for Coats Season

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12/12/2025

A 26-year-old Morgantown man's sentencing for second-degree murder is still on for Jan. 26. A Monongalia County jury on Nov. 13 returned the guilty verdict in the stabbing death of a Fairmont resident.

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A 26-year-old Morgantown man's sentencing for second-degree murder is still on for Jan. 26.

12/12/2025

Long-term construction begins Monday, Dec. 15, on I-79 in Harrison County.

A single fast lane will be closed in both the northbound and southbound directions until late fall 2026. Expect significant delays!

A long-term single lane closure in both directions of Interstate 79, from the Anmoore exit (MM 117) to the Meadowbrook exit (MM 119), begins Monday, Dec. 15, for extensive wall, drainage, and paving repairs expected to last through late fall 2026

12/12/2025

WINTER STORM WARNING issued for a large portion of WV. Alerts begin Saturday at 1 p.m.

Snowfall predictions: 3-6" (Central/South), 4-8" (North Central), and 6-10" (Higher Elevations). Prepare now! Read more.

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12/12/2025

Gov. Morrisey announced over $12.6M in state grants for WV water and sewer projects.

The Sun Valley PSD (Harrison Co.) received $1.9M to extend water service to 20 customers in the Salem/Marshville area. Read more.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Friday announced the awarding of more than $12.6 million in state grant funding for various water and sewer infrastructure projects across the state.

12/12/2025

WVU Law student Kaden Stenger is driven to serve WV. ⚖️

The trial competition winner secured a federal clerkship & plans to return to Martinsburg. Read more.

For Kaden Stenger, a West Virginia University College of Law student, helping West Virginians has always been his mission, whether it’s in a classroom or the courtroom.