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Wayward elk makes new home at wildlife center

The elk known as Elvis is now living like a king. The once-wayward Marshall County elk is now being kept at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek. "He's living the high life!" said Gene Thorn, wildlife biologist in charge of the West Virginia State Wildlife Center. Elvis ...

Historic Strand Theatre in Moundsville to have grand reopening next week

The stage is set and after 12 years of planning and work, the historic Strand Theatre in Moundsville will officially reopen next week. The theater closed indefinitely in 1996 and was purchased by a nonprofit group in 2000. The original group who worked to get this far said they expected ...

Man wanted in connection with Moundsville drug case

Moundsville police are searching for a man wanted in connection with two other drug charge arrests. Officers said Douglas Wayson is wanted on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance. Wayson is wanted in connection with two other recent drug arrests. Justin and Jessica Hall, who are brother and ...

Marshall Co. fire investigation under way

CAMERON, W.Va.— Firefighters with the Cameron Volunteer Fire Department are investigating a fire that broke out around 4 a.m. at the Carnation Place Apartments. According to Chief Brian Marling, a couch was on fire in one of the apartments. No one was hurt as all residents were evacuated. Marling said ...

Hundreds head to Marshall Co. job fair; organizers report major increase in attendance

Hundreds of job seekers from across the tri-state area headed to the Marshall County Job Fair on Wednesday in hopes of landing employment. About six dozen employers were on hand for the job fair. At last count, nearly 400 people attended, which is a major increase for organizers who put ...

Siblings face felony charges after police find 'sizable' drug operation in Moundsville home

A brother and sister are in jail after Moundsville police said they halted a sizable drug operation Sunday night. Police said they've been watching a home at 515 9th St. for some time and said it's been a nuisance. After taking several complaints, police followed a car that had left ...

Police looking for repeat shoplifters

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va.— Police are looking for two men who stole two 42” televisions early Saturday morning from the Moundsville Walmart. They said one man is described as being short with brown hair and was wearing dark clothing. The other man simply had a ball cap and glasses on. Police said ...

3rd Annual McDonald’s OVAC Kickoff weekend set

WHEELING, W.Va.— On Friday, Officials with McDonald’s, the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference and WTOV9 announced the lineup for the 3rd annual McDonald’s OVAC Kickoff Weekend. The event is a showcase of some of the best Ohio Valley High School football teams. “This is going from a kickoff night to a ...

Marshall Co. man gets 10-25 years for sexually abusing boy at wedding reception

A Marshall County man who sexually abused a boy at a wedding reception last year will serve 10 to 25 years in prison. Allen Baker was found guilty of sexually abusing the boy, who was younger than 12. He was sentenced Friday by Judge David Hummel. After the jury ...

W.Va. DOT says no lead in Moundsville Bridge paint

Officials with The West Virginia Department of Transportation said there is no lead in paint being removed from the Moundsville Bridge. Flyers have started circulating the city claiming the paint may be contaminating water. State officials said the paint was tested before the project began and no lead was ...

Flood-prone fields getting a fix-up

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va.-- One flood-prone area that made it through Tuesday's heavy rains was the John Marshall High track and football fields. And NEWS9 is learning that a project is underway to put an end to the flood-troubled fields. With much-needed improvements, the football field will soon be able ...

Mock prison riot scenarios play out in Moundsville

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va.— Law enforcement and corrections officers from across the nation and the world converged on the former West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville for the 16th annual Mock Prison Riot. It's an annual event that was in some danger when previous project heads, the High Technology Consortium Foundation pulled ...

Contractor: New Cameron High School completion date delayed

Days after school officials said the project was on schedule for a summer opening, the main contractor said the new Cameron High School now isn't expected to be completed until after the new school year starts. On Thursday night, the Marshall County Schools Board of Education, parents and contractors met ...

Mock prison riot activities under way in Moundsville

Law enforcement officers from across the nation and the world gathered Sunday at the former West Virginia Penitentiary for the annual mock prison riot in Moundsville. Officers got the chance to try out the latest technology and tactical training exercises for their everyday jobs at the mock riot. Over 1,000 ...

Low-cost spay-neuter clinic opening soon

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va.— A low-cost, low-income spay-neuter clinic will soon be open to the public. Dr. Alison Bertrum with the clinic told NEWS9 that the facility opened its doors April 12, but only to animals that are being adopted from the shelter. “We will open to the public the first ...

Former Moundsville state penitentiary to hold mock riot to train officers

Law enforcement and corrections officers from across the nation will soon converge on the former West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville for the 16th annual Mock Prison Riot. This year, the state Division of Corrections is sponsoring the tactical training event, which starts Saturday. It includes demonstrations, certifications workshops, skills ...

Local Sheriff’s Office getting waves of calls about truck traffic

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va.-- One local sheriff's office says they're getting increasing complaints about oil and gas drilling truck traffic breaking the law in their county. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office said the calls about drilling trucks are coming in waves, and now they're sending a message to energy companies. ...

New Cameron High School on track to be completed this summer

The new Cameron High School building is on schedule to open for the next school year. Crews said the project may be complete by the first week in July, thanks to mild weather. The building is currently completely closed off -- windows and doors are in place and there's ...

Car crashes into store

Shoppers at the Dollar General in Moundsville got more than they bargained for Sunday morning when a car came crashing into the store. It happened right around 11 a.m. "She got in her car. Must have thought it was in drive, but it was in reverse. Backed up, struck another ...

School board gives city of McMechen former football field for redevelopment

With overgrown grass and deteriorating buildings, the old Union Junior High School football field may not look like much now. But, after a surprise gift from the school board, McMechen officials are considering that field a land of opportunity. Mayor Mike Gracik said the Board of Education called a special ...