West Virginia

Court to Hear Case on Governor Morrisey’s Authority to Deploy WV National Guard to D.C

River News Network Staff - November 10, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha Circuit Court hearing this afternoon will address whether Governor Patrick Morrisey has the legal authority to deploy members of...

Weirton City Council to discuss purchasing procedures

River News Network Staff - November 10, 2025

WEIRTON, W.Va. - Weirton City Council has on the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled tonight at 7 a resolution to modify the city’s...

Rescue Teams Continue Search for Missing Miner After WV Mine Floods

River News Network Staff - November 10, 2025

NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. — Dive teams continued their search early Monday for a missing miner trapped after flooding at the Rolling Thunder coal mine...

Traffic advisory on WV 88, Oglebay

River News Network Staff - November 10, 2025

Ohio County, WV — A portion of WV 88, near 2477 Oglebay Drive in Wheeling, will be restricted to one lane from 8:00 a.m....

Weirton Sponsoring Food and Toy Drive

River News Network Staff - November 7, 2025

WEIRTON, W.Va. - The City of Weirton is sponsoring a toy and food drive through Dec. 5. Donation box locations are placed throughout the...

Marshall County Assessor Resigns, Pleads Guilty to $117K Embezzlement Scheme

River News Network Staff - November 6, 2025

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Marshall County Assessor Eric Buzzard resigned from office Wednesday after pleading guilty to felony charges of embezzlement and conspiracy in Marshall...

Washington Avenue Bridge Project in Wheeling Delayed

River News Network Staff - November 6, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. — Reconstruction of the Washington Avenue Bridge has been delayed, but city officials say work is expected to begin by the end...

Marshall County Commission Awards $1.5 Million for Moundsville Indoor Recreation Center

River News Network Staff - November 6, 2025

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Plans for a new indoor recreation center in Moundsville are moving forward after the Marshall County Commission approved a $1.5 million...