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20-Year-Old Wess Roley Identified as Suspect in Idaho Firefighter Ambush That Left 2 Dead, 1 Injured

US Crime · Idaho

20-Year-Old Wess Roley Identified as Suspect in Idaho Firefighter Ambush That Left 2 Dead, 1 Injured

56% Center coverage: 304 sources

The man accused of fatally shooting firefighters as they responded to a call in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Sunday has been identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley, CNN reports. See the Story

US blocks money transfers by 3 Mexico-based financial institutions accused of aiding cartels

Mexico Economy · United States

US blocks money transfers by 3 Mexico-based financial institutions accused of aiding cartels

49% Center coverage: 119 sources

The U.S. Treasury Department slapped sanctions Wednesday on three Mexico-based financial institutions it said were used to launder millions of dollars for cartels, in a move officials say would block certain money transfers between the sanctioned banks and U.S. banks.See the Story

'A Tragic Event': Drowning Victim Recovered From Tygart Lake

Pewaukee · Pewaukee

'A Tragic Event': Drowning Victim Recovered From Tygart Lake

100% Center coverage: 9 sources

PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — A drowning victim has been recovered from the Tygart Lake along the Barbour-Taylor County line. According to the Harrison County 911 log, Harrison County first responders were alerted to the incident on Backwater Road in Philippi at 5:19 p.m. on Sunday. A 12 News reporter at the scene spoke to Captain David James of the West Virginia Natural Resources Police District 1, who confirmed that the victim was recovered. "Unfor…See the Story

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Photos of Pride parades across the world

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Photos of Pride parades across the world

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Participants for Big 12 Football Media Days Announced

Coverage: 5 sources

Three returning players and head coach Rich Rodriguez will represent WVU at next week's Big 12 Football Media Days, the conference announced Monday. Returning Mountaineers Jaden Bray, Edward Vesterinen and Landen Livingston will be joining Rodriguez in Frisco, Texas, next week. Headed to the Star ⭐️🎙️ @RealCoachRod 🎙️ @thejadenbray 🎙️ @LandenLivingst1 🎙️ @vesEdward pic.twitter.com/mUJLN2CLwh— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) June 30, 2…Sports See the Story

West Virginian Purple Heart recipient passes away at 102

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

History of the Department of Veterans Affairs CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia has lost one of its bravest as Veteran, Purple Heart recipient and active community member Julian "Jule" Heath Sockman passed away this past weekend at the age of 102. Sockman's passing was announced on the Snodgrass Funeral Home Facebook page Monday afternoon, which said he passed away on June 28 in South Charleston. Born on March 3, 1923, in Moundsville, Soc…World War II · United States See the Story

New T&L Hot Dogs location opens in Middletown Commons

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Video is Restaurant Road Trip at Dave’s Famous T&L Hot Dogs in Shinnston in 2021. WHITE HALL, W.Va. (WBOY) — The newest location Dave's Famous T&L Hot Dogs opened in the Fairmont area on Monday. This is the eighth location in north central West Virginia and the only location in Marion County. The new "Oldies Diner" location is in the Middletown Commons in White Hall next door to Wasabi Fusion. According to a Facebook post, the restaurant will be…White Hall, West Virginia · White Hall Read Article

New Bridgeport city leadership sworn in, calls for transparency

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WBOY) — Following months of administrative turmoil in Bridgeport, newly-elected Mayor Robert Matheny, as well as Council Members Jaclyn Rominger and Jason Campbell, were sworn in to their positions with the city Monday. Their appointments come after the firing of City Manager Patrick Ford, who has claimed in a lawsuit that his firing was an attempt to hide findings of an internal investigation. It also comes on the same day th…Bridgeport, West Virginia · Bridgeport Read Article

Former Bridgeport employee files lawsuit alleging discrimination, defamation

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WBOY) — After a dramatic spring in the City of Bridgeport that included terminations, lawsuits and plenty of finger-pointing, a former city employee has filed a lawsuit against the city and both current and former city officials on grounds of sex-based discrimination, harassment and defamation. Former City Manager Patrick Ford In the lawsuit filed Monday in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia, former Di…Bridgeport, West Virginia · Bridgeport See the Story

I-79 North Will Be Closed Until Noon Tuesday After Vehicle Fire

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

UPDATE: 6/30/2025, 3:39 p.m. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — According to West Virginia 511, the closure on Interstate 79 north in southern Monongalia County is now expected to last until noon on Tuesday. Both northbound lanes have been closed at mile marker 146 since early Monday morning when a truck caught fire, and the closure has caused major traffic delays throughout the day on Monday. WV511 said as of 3:20 Monday afternoon, that the lanes are n…See the Story

Secretary of State reminds businesses to submit their annual report

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Secretary of State reminded businesses in West Virginia that June 30 is the deadline to file their annual reports to be “in good standing” with the state as businesses who don't fill out the form face “administrative dissolution”. Secretary Kris Warner said that filling out the annual report requires a $25 fee and answering simple questions, such as a principal address, name and mailing address. If companies don’t …Secretary of State · Clarksburg See the Story

Randolph County indicts man accused of injuring deputies while DUI

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Video is previous coverage ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has returned 23 indictments for its June 2025 session, including six people accused of distributing hemp products to minors and two others accused of seriously injuring others. James Brice Scott One of the more notable indictments is for James Brice Scott, 19 of Valley Head, a man who is accused of injuring two deputies while driving drunk. On Ja…Elkins · Elkins Read Article

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