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Traffic was backed up for hours on I-68 near Morgantown as a result of a single-vehicle accident on I-79. Two people were injured in this wreck on Thursday afternoon and were taken by ambulance to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Witnesses said the driver and a passenger were alive immediately following the accident which occurred on…

In October, 2015, two tragic scaffold collapses in Houston, Texas have resulted in injuries, deaths, and at least one worker left in a vegetative state. So, who was at fault, and who will provide care for these workers and their families? After aconstruction accident, what remedy exists for the injured to obtain necessary medical care…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.– Did you know that from 2008-2012, Morgantown reported the second highest number of dumpsterfires causing property damagein the country, more than cities such as Los Angeles, San Antonio or Philadelphia? (Columbus, Ohio is first). Recklessness and lawlessness are not the best ways to celebrate our victories. The City of Morgantown will soon have…

Distracted Driving Isn’t Just About Texting: Let’s face it — the morning routine can be a little hectic. With the kids back at school, it seems the family schedule has become exponentially complicated with school, work, sports, and club schedules, not to mention the countless errands required to keep a family and household running smoothly….

This is Not How You Want to End Your Year: Did you know that an average of two people per night are arrested in Monongalia County fordriving motorized vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs? According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), these are the stats in West Virginia last year for DUI arrests:…

Despite strong MSHA regulations, coal mining continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Every year, miners are injured or killed because the coal operators continue to circumvent or violate safety laws for the protection of the miners. Even with more exacting laws requiring miner safety, mining deaths continue because coal companies…

Did You Know that July 4this Deadliest Day for Drivers? The 4thof July almost always tops the list for car crashes. In addition to becoming one of our biggest days of national celebration, this day also has become one of the deadliest days of the year for motorists in the Morgantown area, and nearly half…

No one doubts that the medical staff and caregivers at long term care facilities for the elderly have a tough job on their hands. They are required to provide not only medical attention, but also a home-like environment as much as possible for the comfort and happiness of their patients. Even the best facilities have…

Monongalia County authorities have responded to a head-on vehicle accident on Grafton Road in Morgantown that happened at about 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28th, 2015. Head-on collisions occur for a variety of reasons including mechanical failure, distracted driving, inclement weather, health conditions, falling asleep at the wheel, traveling the wrong way on a one-way…

A Harrison County man who was on a work release furlough weekend is facing charges of DUI causing death with reckless disregard after his female passenger was killed in a Sunday morning crash in Sardis. He currently in the North Central Regional Jail on $50,000 bond. According to the State Division of Correction, Jeffrey Scott…