PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University at Parkersburg has announced a series of workshops for student aid applications. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid workshops to assist students and families with the application process for the 2025-2026 academic year will continue through April 14.

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Missouri woman who had been living in a wooded area in Lakeview Center, Parkersburg, West Virginia. According to a post on the WCSO Facebook page,

The Constitution Party of West Virginia will hold a winter summit in Parkersburg at the start of February, after the event was rescheduled due to snow. The summit is slated for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1,

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - During his final administrative briefing as West Virginia’s governor on Friday, Jim Justice announced that firearms company Novak’s Inc. will soon begin manufacturing and developing firearm designs in Parkersburg.

A firearms manufacturer aiming to expand into Wood County in 2025, according to state officials.Novak, known for its high-powered handguns, will begin operation

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Parkersburg never led against Morgantown in a matchup of two of the state’s most successful programs over the last decade, although the Big Reds were hardly far off from playing in front at several points of the matchup as part of the East Fairmont Classic.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - West Virginia is welcoming it’s 37th Governor. The official swearing-in ceremony began at 11 a.m. in Charleston, and the day is full of events.

If you're afraid of driving in the snow, you should avoid these roads in West Virginia, according to a recent survey.

The Associated Press high school girls basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and total points:

The Associated Press high school boys basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses and total points: Class AAAA Rank School Total Points Previous 1. Spring Mills (10) (9-0 ) 100 1 2. Morgantown (6-1) 83 2 3.

Parkersburg resident Rocky Peck was re-elected as vice chairman of the West Virginia Conservation Committee at a Jan. 9 meeting. Peck and his wife, Dee, are beef cattle farmers and small business owners in Parkersburg.

The Wood County Farmer’s Short Course returns this week for its 50th anniversary, offering six educational meetings featuring speakers dealing with a variety of agricultural topics. The sessions will be held at 7 p.