Day: April 3, 2013 Archives


WednesdayApril 3, 2013

Mingo sheriff shot to death near courthouse; Ragland man in custody

Sheriff was eating lunch in his cruiser when gunman reportedly fired at point-blank range.

No go for Sunday alcohol bill

It did not get taken up in the House of Delegates on Wednesday, the last day it could have advanced to the Senate.

Sheriff’s slaying draws emotional reactions

State leaders describe themselves as heartbroken and devastated.

House votes 97-1 to remove turnpike tolls

Toll removal faces uncertain future in the Senate.

Tomblin’s drugged driver bill on road to Senate

Wood County delegate suggests interim study first.

State Senate moves 31 bills to House of Delegates

State budget, gambling measures among those sent to House on cross-over day.

Updated: White joins Redskins

The read-option craze could be ticket back to the NFL for the 27-year-old quarterback.

Senate approves fee reduction for table games

The bill now goes to the House of Delegates.

New Kanawha SWA Director on Board

Young hopes to expand recycling

House Minority leader says prison bill needs changes

He says it's not an "all or nothing" proposal.

Update: Producers to pay for Gandee funeral

Funeral service for 'Buckwild' star set for Sunday.

Leadership changes at two West Virginia casinos

The casinos are located in Hancock County and Ohio County.

Fayette County murder suspect behind bars

Deputies say fight between two neighbors lead to the shooting

Residents evacuated from Kanawha County apartment building

Wednesday morning fire under investigation.

Former lawmaker thinking about run for U.S. House

Steve Harrison announces formation of exploratory committee.

Holgorsen likes practice energy

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On a pads-popping Tuesday, there also were bouts of helmet-slapping as the West Virginia football team reconvened for its first post-spring break practice. Two skirmishes broke out during Oklahoma drills, where players engaged in one-on-one blocking situations. Coaches who yanked players out of the scrum one moment were grinning over the intensity