On this West Virginia Morning, the combination of bitterly cold temperatures and lingering snow on the ground is dangerous for anyone who finds themselves outside for an extended amount of time. Reporter Chris Schulz spoke with Amber Ziese, a registered nurse and assistant professor at West Virginia University, about what to look out for and how to stay safe.
And some Morgan County residents say they’ve gotten used to hearing the howls of coyotes at night, but the canine species only migrated to the East Coast and West Virginia in the 1970s and have grown in population since. As Jack Walker reports, wildlife professionals say it is important to take precaution when coyotes are in your area.
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