7+ hour, 30+ min ago  (272+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " Volunteers across Monongalia and Preston Counties joined together to support community projects as part of an effort to help the United Way and partnering agencies. The 34th Annual United Way of Mon and Preston Counties Day of Caring was…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago  (108+ words) KINGWOOD, W. Va. " A Preston High School student is confimed to have died following a vehicle accident over the weekend. The Preston County School System announced via social media that the student was confirmed to have passed away as a result…...

7+ hour, 30+ min ago  (138+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " The Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Monongalia County School System has officially been released. "Our general current fund or operating budget for the upcoming FY2027 is (around) $180 million," said Kemper. "As we compare this to the FY26 budget, you will…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (208+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " Another round of West Virginia University graduates has officially walked the podium to kick off 2026 Spring Commencement Weekend. "It feels great, you know, it's a long time coming, it was a very difficult three years, but just so…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (214+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " A West Virginia University landmark located on the Evansdale Campus has been presented with a brand-new look to shine across Morgantown. "This, I hope, is a really strong signal from us to our community to our business partners…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (310+ words) REEDSVILLE, W. Va. " Preston County businesses around the Reedsville area are working to return to normal business operations after an EF0 tornado struck late Wednesday afternoon. Owner of the Hovatter's Zoo in Reedsville, Bryan Hovatter, confirmed with WAJR reporters that they avoided…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (304+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " The largest rummage sale in the Mountain State is set to take place this weekend at Mylan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. West Virginia University has partnered with the United Way of Mon and Preston Counties to host the…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (383+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " As the wait for spring continues, meteorologists now say a dose of midsummer weather will move into the region this weekend and into next week. On WAJR's "Talk of the Town," meteorologist Matt Brudy said the weather system…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (268+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " A member of the Monongalia County Board of Education has announced her resignation effective as of Wednesday night. Board member Christina Fattore Morgan announced her resignation during the final minutes of the Mon County BOE's regular meeting Wednesday,…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (175+ words) MAIDESVILLE, W. Va. " First Energy is moving through the permitting process for the 1, 200 MW combined cycle gas plant on the grounds of the Fort Martin Power Station in Maidesville. A combined cycle concept uses gas and steam turbines to produce electricity....