Heavy rain triggers road closures, high water

June 23, 2026

WHEELING — Heavy rainfall and flash flooding Monday led to multiple road closures and reports of high water in Elm Grove,Triadelphia, West Liberty and other parts of Ohio County as storms moved through the region. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued flash flood warnings Monday afternoon for portions of the Ohio Valley, including Ohio County, warning of life-threatening flash flooding as up to 4 inches of rain fell in some areas with additional rainfall reported possible. Flash flooding was already occurring across the warned area on Monday evening, with impacts expected ...

National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Warning for Region Until 7 p.m.

June 22, 2026

The steady rain throughout the day has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning, effective until 7 p.m.

Wheeling native Elizabeth Romanek crowned Miss West Virginia 2026

June 22, 2026

MARTINSBURG — Elizabeth Romanek beamed Saturday evening as she was crowned the winner of the Miss West Virginia Competition. Her win was not a surprise to many, after the Miss Morgantown contestant won the talent portion of the competition during its preliminary round. Her talent, a jazz ...

Moving West Virginia Forward: Leadership West Virginia continues work to inspire love for the Mountain State

June 22, 2026

LANSING – Nearly 60 men and women from across West Virginia gathered just a mile from the New River Gorge Bridge before the state’s 163rd birthday for a multi-week program aimed at instilling in them a love for their state and a fire to spread the word to others. This year’s Leadership ...

Trump Threats Shake Up US-Iran Talks In Switzerland On Deal’s Details

June 22, 2026

OBBUERGEN, Switzerland — U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as the sides held talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. But even as Vance called on Tehran to ...

Scripture Earns Spot On State Journal Generation Next List

June 22, 2026

WHEELING — Lindsey Scripture, vice president of commercial strategy at Oglebay Park Resort, has been named to The State Journal’s Generation Next: 40 Under 40 list, an annual recognition honoring emerging leaders making significant contributions to their industries and communities across ...