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West Virginia and Ohio’s power grid operator warns of potential power shortages this summer
A power grid operator for Ohio and other states said there are plenty of resources available to meet typical peak summer electricity demand, but warned that there are “extreme ...
Lawmakers race the clock to finish work on President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Several congressional committees are fighting the clock as Republican leadership tries to include all of President Donald Trump’s priorities, but some issues could spell disaster for the ...
House panel advances tax portion of Trump agenda bill after marathon meeting
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced a slew of President Trump’s top tax priorities, Wednesday morning, setting the stage for a high-stakes sprint to get the provisions through the GOP’s ...
Prison Break TV show needs extras for filming in West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. – 20th Television is seeking paid extras for the upcoming “Prison Break” pilot set to stream on Hulu. Filming will take place from June 6 to June 30 in the Moundsville and ...
GOP senators raise red flags over House’s ambitious Trump legislative package
An ambitious House bill to cut taxes by hundreds of billions of dollars and pay for part of it by slashing Medicaid spending faces a rocky path in the Senate, where Republican lawmakers warn the ...
Wellsburg Council exploring options to improve traffic safety on side treats after reports of tractor-trailer damage
Wellsburg City Council met this evening, and the topic of traffic safety was front and center. Council is considering making a few changes after reports of damage ...
Local police department warns of phone scam involving fake officer calls
The Weirton Police Department is warning residents of a phone scam where someone is impersonating an officer in an attempt to collect personal information or money.
Band director steps down after decades leading local high school band
Bill Stephens, who has been the Buckeye Local High School Panther Band Director for 30 years and 37 years in music education, is stepping down on May 31, leaving behind a legacy of over 1,000 ...
Local college offers drone and welding classes this summer
Belmont College is offering a drone piloting course and a Welding Basics course for the Summer 2025 term, with the latter ...
Menendez brothers resentenced, eligible for parole after 30 years in prison
The Menendez brothers have been resentenced to 50 years to life in prison, making them eligible for parole after over 30 years, despite the California Board of Parole Hearings and the ...
Schumer is vowing to hold up Justice Department nominees for answers about luxury plane from Qatar
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that he will hold up all Justice Department nominations on the Senate ...
Local mayor and police call for state to help reduce risk on state roadway
Residents of New Martinsville, West Virginia are seeking help from state officials due to recent injuries and fatalities on ...