WDTV-TV (Bridgeport, WV)

WDTV is the CBS-affiliated TV station serving North-Central West Virginia, with its license based in Weston. It transmits a high-definition digital signal on VHF channel 5 from a transmitter located in a rural area between Clarksburg and Arlington. Viewers can also tune in to the station on Comcast, Suddenlink, and Time Warner Cable channel 5. For high-definition viewing, Suddenlink offers it on digital channel 782, while Comcast provides it on digital channel 905. Owned by Withers Broadcasting Companies, WDTV is affiliated with the Fox/CW station WVFX, and both stations operate from shared studios on Television Drive in Bridgeport, located along the I-79/Jennings Randolph Expressway. Additionally, WVFX has facilities situated on West Pike Street/SR 20 in Downtown Clarksburg.

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Man arrested after stealing Jeep from dealership, fleeing from police

1 day ago | wdtv.com | Atticus Pead

WESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A man is now in prison after stealing a Jeep from a Harrison County dealership Thursday. On June 5, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Harrison County 911 officials about a stolen 2024 Jeep Wagoneer without a registration plate. This vehicle had allegedly ben stolen from the car lot of Black Bear Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Harrison County. At about 1:50 p.m. deputies saw this vehicle traveling north on Center Avenue in Weston.
Fugitive arrested in Nicholas County for attempted murder after stabbing trial witness

3 days ago | wdtv.com | Atticus Pead

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A fugitive from Indiana was arrested by West Virginia law enforcement last night. Marvin Starcher, age 56 from Garrrett, Indiana, was taken into custody at about 6 p.m. on June 2. He was arrested on WV Route 16 in Nicholas County, near the Fayette and Nicholas County line. On May 3, 2025, Starcher did not appear at a trial in the DeKalb County Superior Court in Indiana.
WVU Baseball will travel to LSU for the NCAA Super Regionals

4 days ago | wdtv.com | Atticus Pead

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - After an incredible weekend in South Carolina, the Mountaineers will travel to Louisiana for the NCAA Super Regionals. The #6 LSU Tigers move on to the Super Regionals after winning 10-6 against The Little Rock Trojans in the Baton Rouge Region final. The best-of-three series will begin Friday at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; game times and ticket options are yet to be announced.
New trial ordered for Bridgeport man originally convicted of murder

4 days ago | wdtv.com | Atticus Pead

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has now ordered a new trial in the case of a Bridgeport man, David Hunter Lewis. Lewis was originally convicted in 2022 by a jury of second-degree murder and the use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder charge and 10 years for the firearm charge, concurrently.
Juvenile recklessly drives by school bus at high speed in no-passing zone

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Taylor Hankins

RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - A juvenile is being prosecuted for reckless driving after passing several cars including a school bus at high speeds in a no-passing zone this morning. According to Sheriff Frank Priddy and Chief Deputy Frankie Shelton, around 7:45 am the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Division was made aware of reports of a car passing others at high speeds —including a school bus—in a no-passing zone in the Eccles area of Raleigh County.
Route 50 closed in Preston County after two-vehicle accident, 3 injured

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Atticus Pead

PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - Route 50 has been completely closed in Preston County after a vehicle accident Thursday evening. The accident, which was called in near 7 p.m. to the Preston County 911 center, was a two-vehicle collision. It occurred just east of Cool Springs, according to the Preston County OEM. 911 officials said that 3 patients were taken to the hospital after the accident. At this time, the road remains fully closed.
Courts rule on Pres. Trump’s tariffs

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Stetson Miller

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The complicated legal battle over President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime is getting even more complicated. Less than a day after President Donald Trump’s tariffs were struck down by one court, now another is reinstating them after a request from the administration. The White House says that a federal trade court overstepped its authority by blocking President Trump’s tariffs and it insists that the move won’t stop him from moving forward with his economic agenda.
Morrisey: “West Virginia will now fully divest from the Chinese Communist Party!”

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Taylor Hankins

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today his intention for West Virginia to ban investments in in companies owned or controlled by a certain foreign nation. The West Virginia Investment Management Board (IMB) passed Governor Morrisey’s resolution to ban investments in companies owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). For investments that are already made in companies of that ilk, a divestment plan has also been initiated.
GRAPHIC: MCAS seeking monetary donations after shocking instance of animal neglect

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Megan Bailey |Taylor Hankins

PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Mercer County Animal Shelter is soliciting donations to aid an injured cat that came to the shelter as part of a 16-animal seizure by animal control. MCAS recently admitted 14 dogs and two cats from a suspected animal cruelty situation. The shelter says they received a tip that a cat that was adopted out had been left “for several days” by its owner. Mercer County Animal Control was called in to investigate.
Elderly Clarksburg residents trapped in Apartment with no elevator

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Caine Pittman

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) -Since, Saturday the elderly residents of the palace on the main have been without an elevator. So, they have to climb multiple flights of stairs. Becky Williams is tired of the situation. “I can’t say it makes me angry that would be pointless that’s not going to solve the problem.