Brenda Danehart

Wheeling

News Director at WTRF-TV (Wheeling, WV)

Featured in: Favicon

wtrf.com

Articles

Joe Roxby retires after 16 years as Ohio County Magistrate, looks forward to new beginnings

Dec 13, 2024 | wtrf.com | Brenda Danehart

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — During his career, he’s covered criminals with everything from bad manners to serial murderers, but Joe Roxby has loved every minute of it. Today was Joe’s last day at Ohio County Magistrate Court and his fellow workers celebrated him with a surprise party. Joe was a Magistrate for 16 years, and before that, spent 25 years serving as a Wheeling Police officer.
Jefferson County Deputies provide support and comfort to missing child following abduction

Nov 12, 2024 | wtrf.com | Brenda Danehart |Amber Baker

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A man was shot and killed after abducting his daughter on Monday. Members of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were on scene to provide much-needed comfort and support to 7-year-old Oaklynn Alexander. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department received a call about 3 p.m. alleging Charles Alexander had abducted his 7-year-old child in Empire, Jefferson County, Ohio. Sheriff Fred Abdalla says Alexander fled the scene after grabbing the girl.
$4,500 raised during “No One Walks Alone” Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk

Jun 17, 2024 | wtrf.com | Brenda Danehart

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Ohio Valley turned out in a big way to support veterans right here in our community. The “No One Walks Alone” Fundraiser raised about $4,500. There were 170 people who walked this year and we want to thank each and everyone of you who walked, donated or took part in our resource fair. “No One Walks Alone” is designed to make sure each veteran in the Ohio Valley knows they are not alone. Their fellow veterans are there for them and so are the people in this community.
Orrick hosts 8th "Pride in Wheeling Day"

Jun 7, 2024 | wtrf.com | Brenda Danehart

by: Brenda Danehart Posted: Jun 7, 2024 / 06:21 PM EDT Updated: Jun 7, 2024 / 06:21 PM EDT Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Many communities across the country and state celebrate Pride Month and today in Wheeling the tradition continued.
Craig Karges performs at The West

May 16, 2024 | wtrf.com | Brenda Danehart

by: Brenda Danehart Posted: May 16, 2024 / 10:20 PM EDT Updated: May 16, 2024 / 10:20 PM EDT OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – He’s performed in 24 countries on four continents, and in all 50 states. Tonight, Craig Karges brought his performance to Wheeling at The West at Strafford Springs. Money raised from tonight’s performance is going to King’s Daughters.
Ohio Village identifies person responsible for spilling 100 gallons of oil down a drain

May 3, 2024 | wtrf.com | Brenda Danehart

by: Brenda Danehart Posted: May 3, 2024 / 04:25 PM EDT Updated: May 3, 2024 / 04:25 PM EDT WINTERSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — Wintersville officials have tracked down how an oil spill made its way into Walnut Park Creek. That’s where they first noticed the spill on April 17.
Leadership Wheeling tours WTRF as part of community education

Mar 19, 2024 | wtrf.com | Brenda Danehart

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) It was a special morning here at WTRF with a visit from Leadership Wheeling. The class of 28 is visiting various locations to learn more about the city’s history, various businesses, and non-profit organizations. It will help to give these leaders a little more knowledge about the entire city. Today, the class got to hear all about WTRF-TV on the broadcast, digital and sales side. Plus we took them on a tour of our beautiful 7 News studio.
Belmont County Women Infants and Children (WIC) program has new location

Mar 15, 2024 | wtrf.com | Brenda Danehart

by: Brenda Danehart Posted: Mar 15, 2024 / 06:41 PM EDT Updated: Mar 15, 2024 / 06:41 PM EDT BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – It’s a big day in Bellaire. The Belmont County Women Infants and Children program hosted a grand opening at their new location. It’s at 3326 Belmont Street in Bellaire.
Battle of the Badges in Belmont County raises money for charity with help from Women of Impact

Mar 13, 2024 | wtrf.com | Brenda Danehart

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) –They are calling it a fun night of ”Battle of the Badges” and that’s exactly what it turned out to be. Wednesday night, the Belmont County Sheriff’s Department, who are referred to as ”Guns,” took on the Cumberland Trail Fire department who are referred to as “Hoses.”The showdown on the basketball court turned out to be the winning combination for the American Heart Association, which is the organization who receives the money from the basketball game.
Wheeling businesswoman sentenced to prison

Feb 16, 2024 | wtrf.com | Brenda Danehart

by: Brenda Danehart Posted: Feb 16, 2024 / 06:49 PM EST Updated: Feb 16, 2024 / 06:49 PM EST WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A Wheeling businesswoman was sentenced Friday in US District Court in the Southern District of Florida to a year behind bars. 50-year-old Jennifer Roberts pled guilty to receiving health care kickbacks. Roberts also has to pay back more than $362,000 dollars in restitution.