Day: March 31, 2015 Archives


TuesdayMarch 31, 2015

Freedom, DEP, finalize remediation terms

Freedom Industries finalizes voluntary remediation agreement with DEP

FEMA grants Tomblin’s request for Thor storm aid

29 state counties qualify for assistance following Winter Storm Thor

Mason County home invasion leads to high-speed chase

Police say invasion led to high speed chase, shots fired at officers

Handle With Care initiative unveiled at Police Academy

New plan to help children suffering from trauma

David Farmer named interim director of state RJA

Farmer will replace Joe DeLong, who stepped down Tuesday.

Production slowed at large mine in Monongalia County

Murray Energy blames rail shipments.

Silver Alert issued for missing Harrison County man

Barry Michael Wedgle has been missing since Saturday evening

NAACP leader calls for independent probe in Martinsburg

Shooting death of Wayne Jones was just the tip of the iceberg according to local black leader

Trial of suspect in 2001 Harrison County sexual assault case postponed

While DNA test results are finalized, Adam Bowers' trial will be moved to May 26

Carey would like to get a shot at Charleston Civic Center

WVU makes bid to hold WNIT there if team qualifies.

Medicaid card changes from monthly to annual card

The move is expected to save West Virginia $2.5 million per year.

Congregation in shock after parish fire

Members coping with the loss of church which was the glue to northern panhandle community

Mooney touts STREAM act

Congressman says he's "ready to battle" against stream buffer zone rule.

State Board project focused on developing good school principals

The first ever School Leadership Stakeholder Meeting was held Tuesday in Charleston.

Statewide physical activity plan gets another look

The slogan for the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan, revised this week, is "Be Wild. Be Wonderful. Be Active."

NAPA Auto Parts Gold & Blue Now: Tuesday, March 31

MORGANTOWN, W.Va — In this edition of the NAPA Auto Parts Gold and Blue Now, Garrett Cullen and Brad Howe break down the quarterback battle during spring football.

Nitro freshman phenom Kelly surging on national baseball recruiting radar

Nitro freshman pitcher Levi Kelly making a name for himself on baseball recruiting radar.

Senate President eyes special session for tax reform

State Senate President Bill Cole wants Governor Tomblin to call a special session of the Legislature later this year to work exclusively on tax reform.   “I’ve already talked to the Governor about it,” Cole told me on Metronews Talkline Monday.  “I’ve encouraged him to consider a special session so that legislators could come in and