Mitchell Blahut

Springfield

Morning Show Producer at KOLD-TV (Tucson, AZ)

I am a reporter for WTAP and the views expressed here are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect those of WTAP

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Trent Williams ensured 49ers are left with no questions about his future

1 week ago | ninernoise.com | Mitchell Blahut

The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of questions on the future for the offense. Especially on the offensive line. But 15-year veteran left tackle Trent Williams gave the team a little more optimism. Williams will be turning age 37 next season. And although for some players, especially anyone who's played offensive line, would be considering retirement at this point, Williams says he plans to play a lot longer than 2025.
Marietta College community helps incoming students move in

Aug 18, 2023 | wtap.com | Mitchell Blahut

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Friday was the start of incoming freshmen arriving at Marietta College. And with this happening, much of the Marietta College student body is coming to help the incoming students. Everything from hospitality to bringing in furniture and luggage to the resident halls. Officials say this is a great way of being a welcome party for all new students. One new student said he is more than thankful to get this sort of help.
Parkersburg Fire Dept. seeks payment for damages from city

Aug 18, 2023 | wtap.com | Mitchell Blahut

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - After the December ruling in favor of the firefighters being paid incorrectly by Wood County Circuit Judge J.D. Beane, the fire department is looking to receive money for damages. Before the ruling, firefighters were not paid time-and-a-half for holiday pay — or 36 hours.
WVU-Parkersburg to offer new cosmetology school

Aug 17, 2023 | wtap.com | Mitchell Blahut

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - West Virginia University-Parkersburg’s new cosmetology school is almost open. “The area that we’re in is in a great location for the community for them to come get their hair done, their services done. And it brings in practice for our students and customers to work on,” Cosmetology school instructor, John Stanley said. College president, Dr. Torie Jackson said the school was the site of Lee’s Studio on Grand Central Avenue.
Parkersburg man sentenced for two counts of sexual abuse

Aug 17, 2023 | wtap.com | Mitchell Blahut

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Robert Vance is receiving a two-to-10-year sentence for two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. With both counts running consecutively. Vance’s attorney originally motioned for acquittal and a new trial. Wood County Circuit Court judge Robert Waters denied the motion. During the sentencing hearing, Vance’s attorney cited the sexual offender evaluation stated Vance has a one to four percent chance of re-offending. Vance spoke and said he can’t afford to lose his job.
Parkersburg woman sentenced to 1-5 years in prison for animal cruelty

Aug 16, 2023 | wtap.com | Mitchell Blahut

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Kristara Fields of Parkersburg was sentenced to one to five years in prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty. In early January of 2022, Wood County Humane Society officers responded to a call of “severe animal neglect and cruelty” according to the criminal complaint. In October of 2021, humane officer, Dan Hendrickson said he was called about the dogs and planned to take them away. “The dogs were a little thin.
How to tell the signs of a concussion

Aug 16, 2023 | wdtv.com | Mitchell Blahut

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Medical professionals want players to be knowledgeable about concussion safety with fall sports — including football season — in full swing. A concussion is a brain injury usually caused by a direct hit to the head or whiplash. There are many signs in telling if someone has a concussion. Some of the signs include balance issues, double vision and pupil dilation.
Car wreck in front of Vienna Walmart

Aug 14, 2023 | wtap.com | Mitchell Blahut

VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - A crash in front of Walmart near Grand Central Avenue caused airbags to deploy for one of the cars involved. Officials say a red sedan was struck by a black S.U.V. driving into the parking lot. The Vienna police said the red sedan was hit on its side causing damage to the passenger side of the car and caused the front right tire to lose alignment. Officials say no one was hurt. Copyright 2023 WTAP. All rights reserved.
Signing event held for aspiring nurses

Aug 14, 2023 | wtap.com | Mitchell Blahut

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - WVU Medicine at Camden Clark is partnering with West Virginia University at Parkersburg for the “Aspiring Nurses program.” And they are kicking it off with a signing event. Officials say this program is designed to help with the nursing shortage. One way it will help these students is assisting them with outside expenses. For each semester, nursing students will get $5,000.
Donors needed to raise blood supply to sufficient levels

Aug 11, 2023 | wdtv.com | Mitchell Blahut

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The American Red Cross is looking for donors for an upcoming blood drive in Wirt County. The American Red Cross Ohio River Valley district executive director, Sharon Kesselring said blood supply has slightly fallen. Kesselring said this is due to the expected drop in donors because of back-to-school events. She added the American Red Cross needs a three-to-five-day supply and the supply is fluctuating.

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