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At least one person sent to the hospital after two-vehicle crash on Murdoch Ave.

A two-vehicle crash on Murdoch Ave. near Texas Roadhouse sent at least one person to the hospital, according to Wood County 911.
An SUV and pick-up truck were involved in the crash. At least one person was taken from the...

Local

Financial crime expert warns families to watch for warning signs as fraud schemes grow more...
Romance scammers targeting older adults

Local

On April 1, 1946, an undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coast triggers a massive tsunami that...
This Day in History: April 1, 2026

Breaking

State Route 26 is closed at the intersection of County House Lane.
Lightning strike from storm causes attic in home to catch fire

TOP HEADLINES

WTAP+

Afternoon Brief April 1

WTAP+ | Your afternoon headlines for April 1

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Shyla Florence
Here’s a look at your afternoon headlines for Wednesday, April 1.

Sports

Marietta College marked 191 years since its founding with a week of celebration organized by...

Marietta College names Joe Bergin next athletic director as Larry Hiser set to retire

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Juwan Allen
Marrietta College names college alumnus, Joe Bergin as next athletic director.

Forecast

Updated severe weather risk for Wednesday across the Mid-Ohio Valley.

Thunderstorms arrive Wednesday afternoon

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Henry Grof
Strong storms will be possible across the Mid-Ohio Valley Wednesday afternoon.

Local

Marietta Trolley returns for the season on May 2 with a new expanded summer schedule.

Marietta trolley returns May 2 with weekend rides, expanded summer schedule

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Shyla Florence
The Marietta Trolley is gearing up for another season of tours and history.

Crime

A 17-year-old has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in a crash last year that...

Teen charged in crash that killed off-duty Ohio officer, injured another

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Shyla Florence
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a 2014 Hyundai Accent, allegedly driven by an intoxicated teen, rear-ended a golf cart traveling south.

WTAP+

Morning Brief April 1

WTAP+ | Your morning headlines for April 1, 2026

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Shyla Florence
Here’s a look at the top stories to start your Wednesday across the Mid-Ohio Valley.
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Morning Brief April 1
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News

The fire was put out for a second time just before 7 p.m. after rekindling in the attic.
Crews dispatched twice in one day to same house for fire

News

Zalesky said for younger Americans, they should learn more about there history and just enjoy...
America 250: Zalesky reflects on time in service and the importance of America’s 250th anniversary

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Local

The Brush was contained in about an hour after it started according to Vienna Fire Chief,...

Multiple crews put out brush fire by Corning Park in Parkersburg

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Andrew Noll and Juwan Allen
Multiple fire crews are battling a brush fire by Corning Park in Parkersburg on Tuesday evening.

Local

Crews put out the second fire by 7 p.m. after it rekindled in the attic.

Crews put out fire twice in one day at same house on 23rd St. in Parkersburg

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By Andrew Noll
Crews are working to put out a house fire at 3007 23rd St. in Parkersburg on Tuesday evening.

Sports

Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law Tuesday that clears the way for a new, more...

WVSSAC Board of Control adopts new High School Sports transfer rule

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By Shyla Florence and Andrew Noll
Under the new rule, a student is eligible for a one-time transfer during the ninth or tenth grade with immediate eligibility, provided the transfer is completed on or before September 1.

We the People

Zalesky said for younger Americans, they should learn more about there history and just enjoy...

America 250: Zalesky reflects on time in service and the importance of America’s 250th anniversary

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:34 PM EDT
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By Payton Brooker
Zalesky said for younger Americans, they should learn more about there history and just enjoy life to the fullness.

Interviews

Former West Virginia University and NFL fullback Owen Schmitt will appear at a silent auction...

Parkersburg Homecoming Festival announces fundraiser with former WVU, NFL player Owen Schmitt

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Megan Marshall
Former West Virginia University and NFL fullback Owen Schmitt will appear at a silent auction dinner fundraiser on April 29 at the Center on Market, formerly the Wood County Resiliency Center. The event starts at 5 p.m.

Local

President Trump writes letter back to local classroom

President Trump writes letter back to Jackson County elementary school

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Thomas Chase
Kindergarten students from Gilmore Elementary School wrote the president in February.

Local

Committee members LaDonna Reid (C) and Karen Rile (R) prepare their materials for clerk Connie...

Parkersburg Mayor tells residents they can withdraw sanitation petition signatures while committee waits for invalid signature list

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce is pushing back against a petition effort that could put the city’s Waste Management.

Local

W.Va. Treasurer returns $16,149 from firearms auction proceeds to Parkersburg police

W.Va. Treasurer returns $16,149 from firearms auction proceeds to Parkersburg police

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By Cassidy Fury
West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack on Tuesday presented more than $16,000 in unclaimed property proceeds to the Parkersburg Police Department following the state’s February online firearms auction.

Local

West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack presented more than $16,000 in unclaimed property funds to...

Treasurer Pack returns more than $16K to Parkersburg Police after February online firearms auction

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By Shyla Florence
Parkersburg Police sold 122 firearms during the February auction.

Local

The grand opening for the Amazon facility in Davisville, W.Va., was held Tuesday, March 31.

Amazon opens new Wood County delivery facility, bringing same-day shipping and 100+ jobs

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By Shyla Florence
Several members of the West Virginia Legislature attended and praised the project’s potential economic impact as well as its promise of same-day shipping for surrounding communities.

WTAP+

Afternoon Brief March 31

WTAP+ | Your afternoon headlines for March 31

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:06 PM EDT
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By Shyla Florence
Here’s a recap of some top headlines from Tuesday, ranging from economic development in Wood County to state policy updates in West Virginia and major transportation work underway in Ohio.

National

As seen from the Washington Monument, construction of the White House ballroom continues,...

Judge orders Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.

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Local

The Ohio Department of Transportation is kicking off a record-breaking $3.4 billion...

ODOT work in Washington County highlighted as $3.4B construction season begins

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:04 PM EDT
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By Shyla Florence and Payton Brooker
ODOT said the 2026 construction season includes 977 projects.

Accidents

A school bus crashed into a wild turkey Monday morning on Route 50.

School bus strikes wild turkey, busts windshield with children inside

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:22 PM EDT
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By Shyla Florence
A school bus crashed into a wild turkey Tuesday morning.

Crime

Brandon Casto was wanted in the deadly shootings of a woman and her 12-year-old son in Akron,...

Man wanted in deadly shooting arrested in southeast Ohio

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By WSAZ News Staff
The shooting claimed the lives of a mother and her 12-year-old son.

Local

Two U.S. Air Force service members linked to Athens cybertheft case

Two U.S. Air Force service members linked to Athens cybertheft case

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Thomas Chase
The City of Athens has not been named a victim in the indictment, but will be added if there is a conviction, according to the FBI.

Sports

Fairmont State University and the Athletic Department announced the addition of women’s...

Fairmont State University announces the addition of women’s wrestling as its 20th varsity sport

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:07 AM EDT
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By Shyla Florence
The university said that women’s wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation.

WTAP+

Morning Brief March 31

WTAP+ | Your morning headlines for March 31, 2026

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:28 AM EDT
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By Shyla Florence
Here's a look at your morning headlines and weather.

Local

Wood County Commission approves budget with small levy rate increase

Wood County Commission approves budget with small levy rate increase

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM EDT
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By Chase Campbell
The Wood County Commission approved its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget Monday morning

Forecast

The chance for rain and storms will increase for the second half of the week.

Storm chances increase for the second half of the week

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:12 AM EDT
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By Henry Grof
Rain and thunderstorm chances will increase on Wednesday.

Local

Grant supports new AR markers at Campus Martius and other Marietta sites

Grant supports new AR markers at Campus Martius and other Marietta sites

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Cassidy Fury
The Ohio History Connection and the Ohio History Fund presented a $15,300 check Monday afternoon to Friends of the Museums Inc. at the Campus Martius Museum to support a new augmented-reality project aimed at bringing Marietta’s history to life for visitors.

WTAP Health Check

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the second most...

Colorectal cancer rates rising in younger adults, West Virginia sees higher incidence

Updated: Mar. 23, 2026 at 10:32 PM EDT
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By Andrew Noll
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States.
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