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Federal Justice: U.S. Attorney Matthew Harvey says a multi-state drug trafficking and money laundering ring operating from the Detroit area into West Virginia has been dismantled, with a 114-count indictment charging 28 people tied to sales of meth, fentanyl, cocaine and cocaine base in Monongalia County and nearby areas. Public Safety: U.S. Marshals arrested a Florida murder suspect, Matthew Waggle, in Dunbar, West Virginia, where he’s awaiting extradition after the Dawn Kriskewic case. Health & Food Safety: The CDC reports the jalapeño-linked Salmonella Javiana outbreak has grown to 431 illnesses in 32 states, with 57 hospitalizations; the grower remains unnamed. Local Government: Monongalia County approved placing a Mon EMS levy renewal on the November ballot, keeping the same property-rate structure and funding emergency medical services. Water Infrastructure: Gov. Morrisey announced $145 million for Wayne County and southern WV water projects, including major leak fixes and an emergency pipeline plan. Crime & Courts: A former West Virginia delegate, Elliott Pritt, was indicted on federal charges tied to sexual exploitation of a child. Weather: The Pittsburgh-area National Weather Service confirmed 2026’s tornado record at 30 total, including two Aug. 16 tornadoes.

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West Virginia University announces 2026 volleyball home game promotional schedule

West Virginia University announces 2026 volleyball home game promotional schedule

Federal authorities dismantle multi-state drug trafficking ring operating in West Virginia

Federal authorities dismantle multi-state drug trafficking ring operating in West Virginia

Flock license plate readers help crack Vero Beach homicide case, suspect caught in West Virginia

Flock license plate readers help crack Vero Beach homicide case, suspect caught in West Virginia

Thomas Sevel joins West Virginia University tennis as assistant coach

Thomas Sevel joins West Virginia University tennis as assistant coach

New study finds West Virginia among the deadliest states for workers

New study finds West Virginia among the deadliest states for workers


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Aug. 18, 2026

$23 Million Aviation Training Facility Moves Forward in North Central West Virginia

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Aug. 18, 2026

$23 Million Aviation Training Facility Moves Forward in North Central West Virginia

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Aug. 17, 2026

Governor Morrisey Celebrates Grand Opening of New Passenger Terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport

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