Ohio Valley

Who did it? Local police seeking suspect in armed robbery

Karen Fatula-News Director - February 18, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Police Department is seeking the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred late Monday night at a business in the...

Weir High names new head football coach

Karen Fatula-News Director - February 11, 2025

WEIRTON, W.Va. - Quincy Wilson has been named the new head football coach at Weir High School. Weir High School Principal Ted Arneault made the...

Wheeling poet wins $25,000 national award, writes about Rust Belt, strikes, motherhood

Karen Fatula-News Director - January 21, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. - A Wheeling poet who writes about industrial decline and job loss in the Rust Belt is a recipient of a $25,000...

ODOT takes a raincheck, says they will meet with Blaine Bridge Committee

Karen Fatula-News Director - January 27, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - After missing the Friday, Jan. 24 meeting organized by the Blaine Bridge Committee, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) says...

Goodbye, former Wheeling Inn…hello, Gateway Center! Demolition complete

River News Network Staff - January 27, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. - Tipping Point Development and the Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau announced Friday that the demolition of the former Wheeling Inn is...

ODOT skips local community meeting on Blaine Hill Bridge project

Karen Fatula-News Director - January 24, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - Three chairs reserved for Ohio government officials sat empty Friday morning while a community was left seeking answers. Dozens of community...

Demolition of former Wheeling Inn wrapping up

River News Network Staff - January 7, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. - Tipping Point Real Estate Development said in a press release that demolition of the former Wheeling Inn to make way for...

Big Lots going out of business after bankruptcy deal, sale falls through

Karen Fatula-News Director - December 20, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Columbus, Ohio-based discount retailer Big Lots announced Thursday that it is closing its remaining stores and going out of business. The...