Day: May 18, 2015 Archives


MondayMay 18, 2015

Two bodies found in Kanawha County residence

Cause of death is unknown; names will not be released yet.

U.S. 119 to I-64 entrance ramp now back open

Oakwood Road entrance back open after crash closes ramp for several hours.

State lawmakers praise Capito ARENA bill

Bill that aims to fight alleged EPA overreach receives bi-partisan, multi-state support.

Benwood Catholic school to permanently move to Moundsville

Superintendent says a great opportunity came out of tragic fire.

Track and field photo gallery: Morgantown in regional meet

Photos from Morgantown's recent outing in the regional track and field meet.

Marshall BOG takes presidential search to ‘recruitment’ phase

Interim president says no pressure to make quick hire.

President approves disaster declaration for West Virginia counties

Twelve counties will receive federal assistance in their recovery efforts

Watch: Youth Day hunt nets teen’s first gobbler

'Brothers of the Woods Outdoors" video captures spring turkey hunt in West Virginia.

Passenger takes own life after DUI traffic stop

State police say misinformation circulating on social media.

Construction begins on fairgrounds underpass Tuesday

U.S. Route 219 detour to be in place through mid-July.

Judiciary chair considers impact of Supreme Court ruling

John Shott (R-Mercer) concerned about nuisance lawsuits.

Girl Scouts to descend on Summit Bechtel Reserve in July

This year will be the first year for "Jamboree at the Summit" for Girl Scouts in grades 4-12.

Police say heroin is an epidemic

Police calls over heroin overdose are mounting and people are dying

Gold and Blue Now: Monday, May 18

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In this edition of Gold and Blue Now, baseball coach Randy Mazey believes his team is ready to make a run at the Big 12 tournament in Tulsa, Okla.

Charleston mayor pledging to back off vocal opposition to gun law changes

Mayor Danny Jones was re-elected to a 4th term Saturday.

Cato named WV top amateur athlete for second straight year

Marshall's record-setting quarterback was once again the recipient of the Hardman Award.

Cato getting a chance in the CFL

Rakeem Cato has inked a two-year deal with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes.

WV Supreme Court misses on drug case

The West Virginia Legislature made significant progress during its session earlier this year returning balance to the state’s civil justice system. The bills passed with bipartisan support and signed into law by Gov. Tomblin should restore greater predictability to the system, while still protecting a person’s right to seek redress when they have been wronged.

OSHA releases study on construction work related falls

Six West Virginia construction workers have died on the job in the last three years.