New school administrators receive active shooter training

The session was part of the Principals' Leadership Academy of New Principals

Retired Putnam County judge found dead near home

O.C. "Hobby" Spaulding was known for his knowledge of criminal law

Who was snubbed by All-Big 12 coaches’ ballots?

A couple decisions stood out when the conference announced its picks on Wednesday.

Boone County school placed on lockdown while threat investigated

Shooting threat made on social media.

Great need, great struggle

Salvation Army in Charleston says more than a third of this year's dependents sought help for the first time.

Although better, state’s overall health still needs work

W.Va. ranked 44th overall in health survey, but improvements are not found in areas which have been notoriously bad.

Beckley drive-by shooting under investigation

Police are searching for Marcus Saunders in connection to the crime

2 dozen vehicles vandalized in Huntington

Passenger-side tires slashed.

United Hospital Center names new CEO

Michael Tillman will take over for retiring CEO Bruce Carter in April

South Charleston’s Grier voted the MetroNews High School Football Player of the Year

A panel of radio broadcasters and sports writers across the state tab South Charleston junior quarterback Kentre Grier as the state's high school football Player of the Year.

Kanawha woman pleads guilty to killing mother

Jessica Woods faces up to 70 years in prison.

Woman caught with gun during airport security check

Incident happened Wednesday morning at Yeager Airport.

Asian carp confirmed in more W.Va. waters

DNA samples confirm invasive carp in Ohio and Kanawha Rivers

Herd lands 10 on 1st Team All-Conference

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Thundering Herd landed a record 10 selections on the All-Conference USA First Team. No other team had more than three (UAB and FIU). Quarterback Rakeem Cato, running back Devon Johnson, offensive tackle Clint Van Horn, slot receiver Tommy Shuler, defensive tackle James Rouse, linebacker Neville Hewitt, cornerback Darryl Roberts, punter Tyler

U.S. Department of Labor recovers wages for oil and gas workers in Pennsylvania and West Virginia

Employers agreed to pay $4,498,547 in back wages to 5,310 employees

Freedom Industries probe to go deeper

The U.S. Attorney’s office in Charleston began investigating the devastating chemical spill at Freedom Industries Etowah terminal along the Elk River almost immediately after the leak last January, and now that probe is producing results. This week, federal investigators filed a criminal complaint against former Freedom Industries Chief Operating Officer Gary Southern accusing him of