John Blashke
Multimedia Journalist

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 5:27 PM EST
|By John Blashke
According to CDC data in 2021, one in eight babies was born preterm in West Virginia.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
A life changing technology is becoming more accessible than ever for West Virginians. Fingy3D is using artificial intelligence and 3D printers to make custom finger prosthetics.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
The lawsuits list a combined 22 counts against the school including fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, and duress.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
The journal was found at an antique store in New Jersey by Wendi Shaw who made it her mission to find them. Now it’s in the possession of Elizabeth Martin-Lawson, the daughter-in-law of Claude and Alice who took the trip.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
A historic covered bridge in Barbour County is nearly ready for crossing after a devastating fire in 2017.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
WVU’s Director of Academic Integrity, Paul Heddings says the school has a task force dedicated to A.I. Heddings says A.I. can be used in educational setting, but only if authorized by the teacher.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
This week marks one year since a Gassaway Volunteer Firefighter gave his life in the line of duty. Wednesday, John Forbush along with other West Virginia first responders were awarded the Medal of Valor by Gov. Justice.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
Earlier this month a local WWII veteran passed away at the age of 102. His son Jim Portaro says while his family will always remember his father down to his great-grandchildren, his kindness has been felt and will be carried on by many others.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:55 PM EST
|By John Blashke
If you’ve ever wondered where your taxes are going to West Virginia has a new website to keep track of that.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 5:50 PM EST
|By John Blashke
Gosa says an alarm was tripped late Saturday night and this time the vandals knocked out a $2,000 windowpane. He says this happened several other times this past summer bringing the total damage to around $5,000.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
Gov. Justice went on to say there’s no better example of economic development in the state.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
It’s been a week since Upshur County Deputy Coffman responded to the call that would change his life.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
Morgantown P.D. already has a civil review board consisting of police and the department was concerned the two boards would conflict.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 6:13 PM EDT
|By John Blashke
Rescue teams searched for the 20-year-old for more than 8 hours before finding her body about half a mile from where she was swept off of a bridge in Wileyville.