U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

July 12, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again after a warning shot fired by its military struck a vessel using an unauthorized route in the critical waterway,…

New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving…

Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in much of the US

A widespread and dangerous heat wave was building across the U.S. on Saturday, with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest…

Mexican builder fatally shot by an ICE officer is mourned after making a life in the US

The builder got up every morning long before dawn, left home to pick up his construction crew and then headed…

Bethlehem Apostolic Temple Building A Vision For North Wheeling

WHEELING — Bethlehem Apostolic Temple is continuing work on its Dream Center and is now looking to build a recreational…

Wrapped in honor: World War II veteran receives Quilt of Valor

WHEELING — Retired Wheeling attorney Joseph Gompers, a World War II veteran, experienced a warm and touching moment Friday when…

Community

Deana Carter To Headline Marshall County Fair Entertainment Lineup

MOUNDSVILLE — This year’s Marshall County Fair, slated July 19-25, will include a performance…

Moundsville Leaders Take Part in Declaration of Independence Video

Moundsville City Building Work Progressing

Slow down and stay awhile: Epworth Park prepares for annual homecoming

Obituaries

DR. CLYDE CAMPBELL

Dr. Clyde Del Campbell, 96, of Wheeling, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.…

THOMAS BEATTY

Judith Anne Krall, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2026. Born on…

JUDITH KRALL

Joseph J. Kostelecsky, 74, of Sherrard, WV, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, June 19, 2026 at…

JOSEPH J. KOSTELECSKY

Top Sports

Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says

The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in…

England scores in World Cup match with Norway after ball appears to hit camera cable over field

Powered By Both Stalwarts And Newcomers, Post 1 Keeping Winning Tradition

Rich Rodriguez Sees Reasons To Believe WVU Football Will Be Better In 2026

Should elected officials be more transparent about their medical conditions if they cause long absences?

Editorials

Wheeling Homelessness Task Force Looks Like It Will Start Strong

Based on what was said Tuesday at the Wheeling Rotary Club, this new Wheeling Homelessness Task Force chaired by Rabbi Joshua Lief of Temple Shalom could quickly get on the right track. Lief spoke before the Rotary Club, his first speech after being named chair of the task force by Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder.…

Let’s Live Up To What Our Founders Wanted

Take Time To Celebrate

Rabbi Lief A Great Choice To Lead Wheeling Homelessness Task Force

Local Columns

Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman: Data Centers: To Regulate, Or Not To Regulate. Is That Even A Question?

I was, like you, blindsided by an “announcement” of a 100-megawatt data center going into the Centre Foundry in Warwood. As your Senator, I attended the recent Warwood community and Wheeling Council meetings because I wanted to hear residents’ questions and concerns directly. My job is to find the facts, share them with you,…