Emergency services personnel responded to two incidents on Interstate 68 late Wednesday, one that shut down a portion of the road in Monongalia County, the other — in Preston County […]
Cops and Courts
Hamby murder case moving on to circuit court
The woman accused of murder after a fatal March 3 shooting in Morgantown waived her right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Monongalia County Magistrate Court. A bond amount was […]
Preston CASA for Kids needs volunteers
KINGWOOD — April will be child abuse prevention month in Preston County. County commissioners unanimously proclaimed it so at their regular commission meeting Tuesday. Child abuse is very prevalent in […]
Body found Monday identified as beloved member of Morgantown music scene
MORGANTOWN – A free spirit, a beautiful soul, an absolute legend. These are just a few of the ways those who knew Candice McLaughlin described the 48-year-old Morgantown woman whose […]
Local cops aid Ukraine defenses with body armor donations
“In West Virginia, we stand up for what’s right, which is why we stand united with Ukraine in every way.” Gov. Jim Justice called on law enforcement agencies statewide last […]
Update: Body found identified as missing woman
UPDATE: At 4:45 p.m. Monday, officers from the Morgantown Police Department were notified of a dead body in Deckers Creek. Officers and firefighters from the Morgantown Fire Department responded and […]
House approves Senate state employee pay raise bill — with $10,000 raise for state troopers
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates approved the Senate’s state employee pay raise bill on Monday – with an extra boost for state troopers. The additional raise means the bill […]
Police pursuit ends in third DUI for Pennsylvania man
A Pennsylvania man was taken into custody on Sunday by Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies after a vehicle pursuit, resulting in a third DUI charge for the driver. The incident began […]
Suspect, victim named in fatal shooting Thursday
The Morgantown Police Department has released additional information on a fatal shooting Thursday evening at an apartment in Morgantown. According to a press release, officers from MPD were dispatched to […]
Fatal shooting Thursday in Morgantown, suspect in custody
One man was shot and killed in Morgantown Thursday evening and a suspect was apprehended shortly after.According to Morgantown Communications Director Andrew Stacy, city police officers were called to 18 […]
