Local News – WAJR
- One injured in Independence Day morning rollover crash Crash July 4, 2025BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va – The Preston County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a rollover crash that injuredone Friday morning The crash was reported on I-68 near the Monongalia and Preston county line at 6:30 a.m. The passenger vehicle collided with a tractor trailer and rolled onto its top in the westbound lanes near the Cooper’s Rock…[email protected]
- U.S. Army Jazz Ensemble set to perform at the Morgantown free Independence Day celebration July 4, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The United States Army Ambassadors, part of the U.S. Army Field Band, are the featured act for the free Independence Day celebration Friday night at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” lead vocalist Staff Sergeant (SSG) Emily Perkins said she is a ten-year member of the U.S.…[email protected]
- Mon County Commission formally introduced to new Morgantown City Manager Jamie Miller, discusses Milan Puskar Health Right move July 3, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — New Morgantown City Manager Jamie Miller continues to make her rounds to meet face-to-face with other Morgantown area public officials. The Monongalia County Commission spoke with Miller during their regular meeting Wednesday, where she expressed excitement in working with the three commissioners as she begins to slowly work into the position. As…[email protected]
- Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department to host 99th annual 4th of July celebration, first carnival since 2020 July 3, 2025TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — The town of Terra Alta is ready to host another celebration of the 4th of July with members of their area volunteer fire department. The Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department will host their 99th Annual 4th of July Celebration and Carnival throughout the weekend, with the carnival taking place for the…[email protected]
- Charles Pointe growing, looking to the future July 3, 2025CHARLES POINTE, W.Va. — The 1,700-acre planned development of Charles Pointe is on the move with nearly 1,000 jobs and an estimated annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The development by Genesis Partners and Jamie Corton is a diverse mix of retail, industry, education, community spaces, and entertainment. Charles Pointe is right off…[email protected]
- Morgantown Fourth of July celebration set to go, firework safety a priority July 3, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The city of Morgantown invites the public to a free Fourth of July celebration at the Ruby Amphitheater. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Director of Arts and Culture with the city of Morgantown Vincent Kitch said this is one of the most popular events of the year, and he recommends people…[email protected]
- Mon County Commission receives update on flooding issues around Willowdale area developments July 3, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Flash flooding concerns related to residential developments within the Willowdale neighborhood in Morgantown appears to have been addressed with the help of county officials and area developers. The Monongalia County Commission received an update on the flooding that affected residents of Acorn Village during the month of June during their regular meeting…[email protected]
- Weston State Hospital cemeteries to be considered for placement on National Register for Historic Places July 3, 2025WESTON, W.Va. — One of the most historic properties in the Mountain State will have more portions of the site preserved for historic purposes. The cemeteries that are the final resting place for patients at the Weston State Hospital, or more known nationally as the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, have been approved on a state level…[email protected]
- Marion County drowning victim identified as WVU employee July 2, 2025COLFAX, W.Va. — The 49 year old woman found dead in the Colfax area has been identified as a long time West Virginia University employee. Erin Bunner was a Fairmont native and WVU employee since 2006. In 2006, she started as a professional technologist at the Health Sciences Center, and progressively worked her way up…[email protected]
- Record rainfall totals posted for June, first half of 2025 July 2, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Rainfall totals in the Morgantown area for June and year-to-date each set top-five all-time records. The month of June was the fourth highest since records have been kept, with 8.65 inches of rainfall. The next highest total goes back to 1972, when the area received 9.42 inches of rain. “The fourth highest…[email protected]