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West Virginia

Traffic advisory for I-70 in Ohio County

Ohio County, W.Va. – Motorists traveling on Interstate 70 westbound in Bethlehem should be aware that the right lane will be closed from Exit...

Wheeling Gateway Visitors & Heritage Center Marks One Year of Progress, Eyes Major 2026 Milestones

WHEELING, W.Va. — One year after the site was cleared, developers of the Wheeling Gateway Visitors & Heritage Center say the project is showing...

WV DOT Urges Drivers to Slow Down, Move Over After Five Work Vehicles Struck

West Virginia Department of Transportation officials are urging motorists to slow down and give road crews extra space after a troubling week that saw...

Chester, Hancock County Agree to Align Municipal Election Date

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. - The City of Chester and the Hancock County Commission have reached an agreement to hold Chester’s municipal elections on the...

Benwood Fire Department Unveils New Swift Water Rescue Truck to Cut Response Times

BENWOOD, W.Va. — Response times for swift water rescues across the area are expected to improve as local first responders begin training with a...

Retired Moundsville Police Chief Enters 2026 Race for Marshall County Commission

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Retired Moundsville Police Chief James Kudlak announced he will run as a Republican candidate for the Marshall County Commission in the...

Firefighters Rescue Resident During Benwood House Fire

BENWOOD, W.Va. — Firefighters responded quickly to a report of a person trapped in a burning home on High Street in Benwood Saturday. Crews...

VIDEO: River News Interview: Capito Sidesteps Navy Shipbuilding Criticism, Stresses Need for Skilled Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a press conference in which River News participated Thursday, U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito of West Virginia avoided directly criticizing...

Ohio Valley Electricity Prices Could Spike as Electric Firm Faces Power Shortfall, Risking Weather-Related Outages

OHIO VALLEY - Electricity bills across the region could rise again after PJM Interconnection failed to secure enough power to meet projected demand for...

Marshall County Officials Approve Deal to Revive Natural Gas Power Plant, Boost Local Revenue

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. - Marshall County is moving forward with plans to revive a stalled combined-cycle natural gas power plant project, prompted by growing...
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