A communications tower used by 911 to cover the western end of the county is damaged and needs replaced but could offer an opportunity to expand broadband […]
Cops and Courts
Hoot and Howl Window Smashed in Crash
Police are looking for the driver of a rental car that crashed into the front window of Hoot and Howl on the corner of Walnut and Spruce […]
Second W.Va. Corrections employee positive for COVID-19
CHARLESTON — A part-time employee at the Huttonsville Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting additional precautions at that facility. The individual, who is quarantined at […]
Attempted murder suspect arrested in Fairmont
A Fairmont man wanted for attempted murder was arrested in his hometown early Monday morning. Shawn Monte Pritchard, 34, was arrested about 1 a.m. near AFR Road, […]
Two bodies recovered Friday from Monongahela and Cheat Rivers
Two bodies were recovered Friday from Monongahela and Cheat rivers. The body of a man who drowned in the Cheat River was recovered in Preston County. According […]
Man found after drowning in Cheat River
The body of a man who drowned in the Cheat River was recovered in Preston County. According to a witness, the man was pulled from the river […]
Daily Report
Preston Sheriff Shrout, Larry Steven, 39, of Tunnelton, burglary, May 7; Deputy T.E. Mitter. Shrout, Larry Steven, 39, of Tunnelton, two counts of obstructing an officer, May […]
Body recovered from Mon River
A dead man was recovered from the Monongahela River near Walnut Street on Friday afternoon. The body of a black male was discovered a short ways past […]
Daily Report
Preston Sheriff Masters, Edward Junior II, 42, of Albright, transferring or receiving stolen goods, May 7; Deputy Crawford. Masters, Edward Junior II, 42, of Albright, transferring or […]
Deputy Chief Eric Powell to lead MPD
A Morgantown Police Officer who’s been with the department more than 20 years will serve as the department’s interim chief. Deputy Chief Eric Powell will lead the […]