Mitchell Blahut
Reporter/Multimedia Journalist
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Hello, my name is Mitchell Blahut. I have been working at WTAP since January of 2020. I
was born in San Francisco, CA and got my education from the Perley Isaac Reed College
of Media at West (by God) Virginia University. I am a big cinephile and collect vinyl
records. I am currently enjoying my time in Parkersburg and enjoy covering anything that
sparks my interest.
Education
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
New students are getting help with their accommodations.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The case involving the Parkersburg Fire Department seeking payment for damages from inadequate holiday pay is continuing.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 9:35 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The new program will be open on August 28th.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 9:24 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Vance will register on the sex offender list for life.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 7:41 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The start of the new year is right around the corner for Pleasants County Schools.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 7:32 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Fields will not be allowed to own a pet for the maximum 15 years.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Medical professionals say they usually see an increase in concussions with football season happening.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Community leaders come together to learn more on what can be done to improve and increase housing in the area.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 7:31 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
A sedan gets significant damage from a wreck in front of the Vienna Walmart.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
WVU Medicine at Camden Clark Medical Center and WVU-Parkersburg is joining together for a new pilot program.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 6:59 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The American Red Cross is looking for donors for its upcoming blood drive on August 14th.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Sayre is making significant progress after the hit and run from early June.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 7:08 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Belpre residents got to see animals from the Columbus Zoo.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The extension office is bringing back a popular bi-annual program.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Officials say pictures can contain personal information which can be used by predators or hackers.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
New teachers get prepared for their first year teaching at Wood County Schools.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 6:26 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Marietta details how it was prepared for Monday's storm and for future severe weather.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
WVU-Parkersburg will be offering the second year for a program designed to help those with substance abuse issues.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home held a special service for Purple Heart recipients.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Flooding in Parkersburg affects residents and businesses.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 7:28 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The weekly food ministry is looking for a new home.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Organizations come together to hold a scavenger for children in the area.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
An official with House to Home who was homeless before is helping those in her similar circumstance.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Church officials are working with the United Way Alliance of the MOV to create a new meal plan initiative.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Wood Co. Schools is in need of more bus drivers and mechanics.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut and Sarah Coleman
Walter Westfall, 39, of Parkersburg is arrested on multiple felony charges.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
House to Home has a new property they are looking to renovate.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
There is new ownership for the Pleasants Power Station.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
School officials are making sure to monitor any use of artificial intelligence by students.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 1:23 PM EDT
|By Alex Semancik and Mitchell Blahut
UPDATE: The fire has been put out as of 1:50 p.m.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Fifty cents for each pizza and sub will go to the organization.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Little Caesar’s is delivering something other than pizza for police.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 7:56 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Marietta Salvation Army is helping children who need school supplies with the school year around the corner.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 7:43 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
With the heat index about to increase to high levels, it’s important to know how to beat the heat.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 7:32 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Parkersburg residents are cleaning up after Monday night’s storm.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The Parkersburg Bridge Partners group is making more progress for the Memorial Bridge’s opening.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Renovations to City Park Field are almost complete in what Mayor Joyce said is “phase one.”
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 7:46 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Classes for West Virginia University at Parkersburg are around the corner.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 8:13 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Wood County School district teachers are taking the time to refresh and learn up on some new ways of teaching.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 9:58 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
The group held its last meeting of its second year.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 8:03 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Miller looks to help those in the minors make it to the big league.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 7:56 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Some scammers are beginning to use names of actual deputies/officers in law enforcement.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 7:49 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
There is new leadership at Williamstown Elementary for the upcoming school year.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 8:02 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
For more than seven months Gretchen Fleming has been missing, her family is looking to keep her name and investigation active.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 12:47 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut and Alex Semancik
The purchasing agreement has recently been signed by California-based Omnis Fuel Technologies.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 9:13 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
With Dr. Bill Ruud leaving Marietta College as the school’s president, a new person is stepping in.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 9:00 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
Many are reaching out with questions about student debt issues.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 8:48 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
As the city of Marietta prepares for the Harmar Days Festival, the group heading it said they experienced a minor issue.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
One member of the Wood County Sheriff’s Office is in a contest to help bring more funding to the department.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 6:09 PM EDT
|By Mitchell Blahut
An annual one-week staple in Athens comes to a close.