A Rivesville woman is in custody after allegedly setting fire to a home and crashing two vehicles on Sunday. Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Noah Thompson responded to […]
Cops and Courts
Police chase ends in crash, suspect in custody
One man is in police custody after a probation violation resulted in an Interstate 79 police chase from Westover toward downtown Morgantown. Westover Police Sgt. Hilling said […]
Plea talks continue in Jan. 6 case for Tanios
Morgantown resident George Tanios is still scheduled for an October trial for his role at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but defense attorneys acknowledged they’ve […]
Politicians, groups across the state comment on Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade prompted comments for and against from politicians and groups across the state. Here is a sampling: […]
With Roe v. Wade overturned, what’s next for West Virginia abortion law?
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, returning authority on abortion law to the states. President Biden is […]
Arrest made in May murder, second suspect still sought
Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies have one suspect in custody for the May 7 murder of Matthew D. Moore in Mon County. An arrest warrant has been issued […]
Suspect arrested for May Jimmy John’s armed robbery
The Morgantown Police arrested George Kyle Hess, 20, of Morgantown, for allegedly robbing the Jimmy John’s on High Street in Morgantown on May 31. Detectives were called […]
Morgantown man charged with arson, child neglect for apartment fire
A Morgantown man is being held at North Central Regional Jail after allegedly setting multiple fires to an apartment with small children inside during a domestic dispute […]
Sheriff: Suspect was shooting randomly at people after stopping in the middle of I-79
WESTON — The chief deputy of the Upshur County Sheriff’s Department is recovering from a gunshot wound and a suspect who shot him is dead after a […]
Lawsuit filed to deny City of Morgantown and insurance administrator subrogation claims
A lawsuit filed in Monongalia County Circuit Court aims to deny the City of Morgantown and Benefit Assistance Company, LLC any payment under a subrogation claim for […]
