Day: November 19, 2014 Archives


WednesdayNovember 19, 2014

Blankenship slated for first court appearance Thursday

Former Massey Energy boss set for initial appearance after being named in criminal indictment.

PEIA’s sixth and final public hearing Thursday in Charleston

State workers being asked to pay more for health insurance.

Week 13 picks: Can Mountaineers thaw out from 2-game slide?

On a cold night in Morgantown, West Virginia is favored to upset K-State. But the MetroNews sports panel isn't buying it.

Tobacco users encouraged to quit as part of the “Great American Smokeout”

The nationwide event involves providing information and resources to encourage users to quit at least for one day

Troopers identify drivers in fiery I-79 crash

Vehicle crosses median hits oncoming vehicle.

Eastern Panhandle Playoff Report: Quarterfinals

The eastern panhandle had a good first weekend, with four of six teams punching their tickets to the quarterfinals. Who will make it another week?

Crimes against children focus on statewide conference

Police officers among those in attendance.

Mountaineers, Big 12 finalize 2015 football schedule

West Virginia will play three home games to open next season before the schedule turns tricky in October.

Lawmaker wants more answers on Marcellus shale worker safety issues

Industry official doubts something like mine rescue teams would work.

WVU cancels trip to student’s funeral because of Buffalo-area snowstorm

Memorial service for Nolan Burch is scheduled for Thursday at a Morgantown church.

Former U.S. Forest Service employee charged with theft of government money

Kwaku Akomah is accused of using a government issued fuel card for his personal vehicles

Federal grand jury indicts Pennsylvania man on drug trafficking charges

Reginald Teasley faces 20 years in prison, if convicted

Federal sentences issued in Randolph County

Eight received their punishments for various crimes in Elkins

Nicholas County school bus involved in accident

Two passengers taken to hospital.

Senate Republicans promise to take up Keystone again in New Year

At that point, the pipeline project will have the support of both of West Virginia's U.S. Senators.

Record setting (cold) morning

Six locations see coldest Nov. 19 on record.

Herd moves to 3-0 with win over WVU Tech

HUNTINGTON, W.Va— The Thundering Herd ran is record to 3-0 with a 87-65 win over West Virginia Tech Tuesday night. Marshall used a 14-0 run five minutes into the game to take control of the ballgame 24-8. By halftime Marshall led 48-27 behind 13 first half points from Ryan Taylor. The Herd shot 45 percent

NAPA Auto Parts Gold & Blue Now: Wednesday, Nov. 19

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In this edition of the NAPA Auto Parts Gold and Blue Now, Kansas State play-by-play voice Wyatt Thompson gives us the lowdown on the Wildcats.

Holliday expecting improved UAB team

Doc Holliday is expecting the Blazers to give Marshall its best shot as UAB plays to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2004.