Day: February 11, 2014 Archives


TuesdayFebruary 11, 2014

Next month’s trial date vacated for alleged sheriff killer

Prosecutor says confidential matter regarding Tennis Maynard's medical records led to postponement.

From trouble to bubble in a month, Mountaineers climbing RPI ladder

When it comes to an NCAA at-large berth, West Virginia is still on the outside looking in. But how far outside? Allan Taylor explains.

Jerry Palm predicts WVU needs at least 19 wins for at-large bid

Bracketologist warns "there's not really a lot of wiggle room for West Virginia."

Cleanup continues after Kanawha County slurry spill

The slurry blackened miles of Fields Creek, a Kanawha River tributary.

Pennsylvania natural gas well fire could burn for days

One worker at the site, located just north of Morgantown, was still missing on Tuesday evening.

Pro-Life Day at the Legislature

WVFL want to see two abortion-related bills pass this session

Tie vote keeps committee in charge of pro-life bill

Move struck down in House of Delegates.

Logan County man collects $1 million

Retired truck driver takes cash option in Mega Millions winnings.

Forest management for wildlife habitat

A lack of adequate habitat is reducing the carrying capacity for West Virginia's forest for a number of wildlife species.

Agriculture commissioner addresses audit

Walt Helmick says all elected officials are accountable for their actions.

Next stop for the pseudoephedrine prescription bill — Senate Judiciary Committee

The proposal was scheduled to be taken up on Wednesday.

Former Mingo magistrate arrested on drug charge

Dallas Toler has been free on bond on a separate conviction.

Boone County notified of water crisis hours after it happened

Legislative committee calls it a communication breakdown.

Proposed bill to change Senate rule goes down to defeat

Sen. Chris Walters wanted more notice of committee agendas

House Health committee puts more on public health into tank bill

The first House committee vote on the proposed bill which follows the Jan. 9 chemical leak could come Wednesday.

Hoppy signs 10-year extension with MetroNews

Popular host of MetroNews Talkline inks 10-year pact.

Mountaineers refuse to lighten up in shelling Cyclones

WVU shoots 60 percent in a runaway second half marred only by the ejection of Eron Harris for a flagrant foul.

Westside battle-tested through bruising schedule

Westside boys basketball head coach Nick Cook breaks down his team overall as the Renegades look to return to the state tournament.

HS Sportsline: Wheeling Central coach Mel Stephens

Wheeling Central boys basketball coach Mel Stephens was a recent guest on MetroNews High School Sportsline.

Audit finds “unethical tone” at Ag Dept. under Douglass

A report by the West Virginia Legislative Auditor of the state Agriculture Department finds conflicts of interest in a loan program, alleged falsification of expense accounts by the former 11-term Commissioner Gus Douglass, and a generally unethical tone by upper management. (Read audit here) Here are a few of the more notable findings: –According to