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MORGANTOWN – Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes said Wednesday that he does not have the time or the inclination to respond to “ridiculous” claims following department’s use of the Flock Safety cameras to quickly end a reported child abduction over the weekend. According to ...

Focus on gun storage this week

Storing your firearms securely is the single most effective step you can take to prevent accidents, suicides and theft. Whether in your home or vehicle, any firearm not actively being carried or under your direct control should be locked away. From cable locks and full-size safes to ...

Sheriff: Child recovered safely after alleged abduction

MORGANTOWN — At about 12:50 p.m. Saturday, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a child abduction. Deputies and detectives immediately initiated a search for nine-year-old Jackson Blaney. After the suspect's vehicle was properly entered into the system and added to ...

West Virginia to receive nearly $114M in national settlement with Meta

CHARLESTON – The parent company behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp is prepared to settle a nationwide lawsuit for more than $17 billion, with West Virginia set to receive up to $114 million if a judge approves the deal. West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey announced Wednesday ...