Wilbur Radio | radioNOVO News WV News Roundup for May 18, 2026

Good morning,We begin with breaking news from Parkersburg, where a violent weekend standoff at a local apartment complex has left two people dead. City police officers responded to the thirty-four-hundred block of Twenty-Fifth Street late Saturday night regarding an unknown disturbance. Upon arrival, an armed suspect inside the apartment opened fire on officers. Wood County Sheriff’s deputies rushed to the scene with an armored vehicle, resulting in a heavy exchange of gunfire that ultimately killed the gunman. Once inside, law enforcement discovered the body of a second deceased individual, who investigators believe was killed before police ever arrived. The West Virginia State Police have taken over the investigation, and two officers have been placed on routine administrative duty.In regional news, the Hancock County Commission has officially approved its new balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. County leaders gave the final thumbs up to the ten-million-dollar spending package, marking a massive financial turnaround after the county previously faced a steep budget deficit. Officials say that despite the necessary belt-tightening to balance the books, Hancock County managed to protect its emergency funds, keeping its crucial rainy-day reserve completely intact moving forward.Down in Huntington, a deeply emotional milestone took place yesterday as a historic local landmark closed its doors for good. The Second Presbyterian Church held its final service Sunday morning, wrapping up more than a century of ministry in the community. Church leaders say that while the historic building once boasted more than six hundred active members, recent attendance had dwindled down to just a small handful of faithful worshippers. The building has officially been placed on the real estate market, with several interested buyers already touring the property.Meanwhile, if you are planning a trip to the swimming beach at Beech Fork State Park for the upcoming holiday, you will need to alter your plans. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the popular beach at the Stowers Branch Recreation Area will remain closed through Memorial Day weekend. Officials say ongoing drought conditions have severely impacted local water levels, which must return to normal, safe baseline limits before the swimming area can reopen to the public.And finally, the Marshall University baseball team is officially heading to the postseason. The Thundering Herd clinched the number-ten seed in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament over the weekend. Marshall kicks off tournament action in Montgomery, Alabama tomorrow afternoon, taking on the seventh-seeded Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in a high-stakes, single-elimination opening round.More news on our radioNOVO app -- Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News, a service of Seven Mountains Media.