WTRF-TV (Wheeling, WV)

WTRF-TV, channel 7, is a TV station based in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA. It is owned by West Virginia Media Holdings and serves as the main CBS affiliate for the Wheeling-Steubenville area in Ohio. In addition to CBS programming, WTRF also offers shows from MyNetworkTV and ABC through its digital subchannels (MyNetworkTV on 7.2 and ABC on 7.3). The station's studios can be found on 16th Street in downtown Wheeling, while its transmitter is situated in Bridgeport, Ohio.

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English

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#88350

United States

#18309

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#570

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Bridgeport choirs perform patriotic spring concert for packed audience

14 hours ago | wtrf.com | Mike Harris

BRIDGEPORT, OH – Bridgeport High School and Middle School choirs came together for a spring concert on May 8, performing for a packed audience of families in the school cafetorium. The concert theme, Music from Sea to Shining Sea, featured patriotic and regional songs. The middle school choir performed The Heart of America, Rocky Mountain, God Bless the USA, and When I’m Gone, which included body percussion.
New travel guide released for Brooke and Hancock counties

14 hours ago | wtrf.com | Mike Harris

WEIRTON, W.Va. — A new edition of the official travel guide for Brooke and Hancock counties is now available, offering updated information for visitors exploring the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. Published by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, the guide features listings of local attractions, events, restaurants, shops, and lodging options. It is designed to help travelers plan visits ranging from weekend getaways to family vacations.
Catholic Charities launches statewide campaign to fight poverty in West Virginia

14 hours ago | wtrf.com | Mike Harris

Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) has launched a statewide campaign aimed at addressing poverty across all 55 counties of West Virginia. The “Together for West Virginia” initiative runs from May 20 to June 20, ending on West Virginia Day. The campaign seeks to raise funds and awareness while encouraging public involvement in CCWVa’s mission to support individuals and families facing hardship.
RFK Jr testifies before House and Senate about HHS cuts

15 hours ago | wtrf.com | Vinay Simlot

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – For the first time since becoming the Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Junior took questions from members of Congress. His testimony comes as the U.S. passed 1,000 measles cases across 11 states. In his first three months on the job Secretary Robert F. Kennedy junior has eliminated 1/4 of the health agency’s workforce and cut $11 billion in federal funds for states. Senators say those cuts affected vaccine programs in states.
West Virginia is the most affordable state to retire in 2025

15 hours ago | wtrf.com | Mike Harris

A new study has named West Virginia the least expensive state for Americans to retire comfortably in 2025. According to the analysis by NetCredit, retirees in West Virginia would need an estimated $712,921 in savings to cover living expenses for the average retirement period — nearly $25,000 less than the national average.
The Salvation Army expands efforts to fight homelessness in West Virginia

15 hours ago | wtrf.com | Mike Harris

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Salvation Army in Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler counties is shifting its focus toward preventing homelessness as part of its efforts during National Salvation Army Week, observed May 12–18. The organization reports a rise in requests for help in recent years, especially for utility assistance and food. In response, it is increasing resources for rental and utility support, along with expanded access to food pantries.
Democratic leaders poised to oppose Trump impeachment: ‘A distraction’

18 hours ago | wtrf.com | Mike Lillis

House Democratic leaders will oppose an effort by a fellow Democrat to impeach President Trump when the resolution hits the floor Wednesday afternoon. Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), the chair of the Democratic Caucus, said the impeachment push by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) is not only futile, but it poses “a distraction” from the Democrats’ efforts to sink Trump’s domestic agenda, which is moving through the House this month.
Prison Break TV show needs extras for filming in West Virginia

20 hours ago | wtrf.com | John Lynch |Mike Harris

WHEELING, W.Va. – 20th Television is seeking paid extras for the upcoming “Prison Break” pilot set to stream on Hulu. Filming will take place from June 6 to June 30 in the Moundsville and Wheeling areas of West Virginia. The shoot will run Monday through Friday, with no filming on weekends. Production is looking for extras to portray prisoners, guards, bodybuilders, townspeople, line dancers, and more. Men aged 18 and older are especially needed for multiple scenes.
After decades of music, Bill Stephens steps down at Buckeye Local

1 day ago | wtrf.com | Mike Harris

After more than three decades as band director at Buckeye Local High School, Bill Stephens is stepping down. Buckeye Buckeye Local High School Panther Band Director Bill Stephens will close on 37 years in music education and three decades at BLHS with his retirement on May 31. Stephens said he was and always will be a Panther at heart. His last official day is May 31, ending a 30-year run at Buckeye Local and a 37-year career in music education.
Fake officer calls target local residents, department warns community

1 day ago | wtrf.com | Mike Harris

by: Mike Harris Posted: May 13, 2025 / 10:13 PM EDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 10:13 PM EDT WEIRTON, W.Va. — The Weirton Police Department is alerting the public to a phone scam involving someone posing as a police officer. According to the department, residents have reported receiving calls from a person claiming they owe money for unpaid fines or capiases.