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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Mom of 2-year-old girl killed by grandpa in triple murder-suicide says ‘he loved her so much’

1 day ago | wdtv.com | Rachael Thomas |Domonique Benn |Emily Van de Riet

KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – The mother of a 2-year-old girl who was killed in a murder-suicide that left three others dead is at a loss for why it happened. Kara Hanning, the mom of 2-year-old Adalynn Mae Sadler, said she wouldn’t wish this tragedy on anybody. On May 5, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called out to a home in Keithville, Louisiana, to do a welfare check. When deputies got there, they said Adalynn’s grandfather, 60-year-old Leroy Sadler, refused to communicate with them.
‘It’s a tug on the heart a little bit‘: Father-daughter duo celebrate joint graduation

1 day ago | wdtv.com | Jessica Gruenling

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - It was a memorable weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington. Graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday and among those who turned their tassels was a father and his daughter, who are now members of the class of 2025. Liv Clements and Reggie Johnson got to celebrate their accomplishment together. “It’s going to be a great story to tell,” Johnson said. Johnson worked at the university years ago in various departments to help support his family.
HealthNet called after Harrison County crash

5 days ago | wdtv.com | Atticus Pead

WALLACE, W.Va (WDTV) - HealthNet has been called to assist after a vehicle accident in Wallace tonight. At 7:06 p.m. an accident was reported on Big Elk Road to the Harrison County 911 center. One individual has been flown to the hospital after the collision, but further details regarding the incident were unavailable at this time. Stay with 5 News for more updates. Copyright 2025 WDTV. All rights reserved.
Hard Knocks Fight Night tomorrow in Clarksburg

5 days ago | wdtv.com | Caine Pittman

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) -Saturday night in Clarksburg at the Nathan Goff Armory will be Hard Knocks Fight Night featuring pro 21 and amateur boxing matches. 16-year-old Devon Iaquinta will be competing and he is pumped for tomorrow.
Bridge Sports Complex Athlete of the Week: Maddie Campbell, University HS Softball

6 days ago | wdtv.com | Atticus Pead

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - This week’s Bridge Sports Complex Athlete of the Week has now been selected!Maddie Campbell of University High School softball pitched a perfect game Wednesday, leading the team to a 13-0 win over Preston, setting the team up well for a deep run in the sectional tournament. Hear from Maddie and see her highlights in the video above. Copyright 2025 WDTV. All rights reserved.
Mom credits TikTok for helping save her young son’s life

6 days ago | wdtv.com | Angie Koehle |Jordan Gartner

GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A Phoenix-area mother says a social media platform helped her recognize severe symptoms when it came to an illness and her son. Seven-year-old Nicholas McCollum is full of life. But he was not dancing and jumping last week. Instead, he was dealing with his second bout with rhabdomyolysis. He first dealt with it in February. “His fever was about 103-104 degrees, and that morning he said he couldn’t walk,” his mother, Jennifer McCullom, said.
Upshur Parish House facing challenges due to federal funding cuts

6 days ago | wdtv.com | Caine Pittman

BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) -: Back In March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut $500 million dollars from the Emergency Food Assistance Program. That slash has put the Upshur Parish house under great strains. “Mountaineer food bank is one of our biggest food supplies when they take that hit then we get the knock-on effect from that.
Gov. Morrisey asks track and field coaches to allow protests against transgender athletes

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Atticus Pead

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Governor Morrisey released a statement tonight, asking track coaches to allow protests from their athletes against transgender competitors. “I am hearing that high school track coaches in West Virginia are threatening to force girl track and field athletes to compete against a boy or face suspension – which could remove their opportunity to participate in the state championships. This cannot stand.
6th annual Literacy Volunteers of Marion County reading and free book distribution

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Caine Pittman

Rivesville, W.Va (WDTV) -Tuesday, in Marion County, was the start of the 6th annual literacy volunteers reading and book distribution. Volunteers read to kids at Rivesville Headstart and say they are hoping to curve illiteracy rates.
WVU student arrested after stabbing another student during fight

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Atticus Pead

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A West Virginia University student has been arrested after stabbing another student during a fight on Friday, May 2. WVU Police say that the fight occurred at an off-campus, private resident at 565 Price Street near the downtown campus area late Friday night, near 10:30 p.m.Officers arrested the suspect, Kaden James Vinar, age 21 from Champlin, Minnesota. Vinar has been charged with malicious wounding, a felony.