Day: May 20, 2015 Archives


WednesdayMay 20, 2015

Two Huntington men arrested in Kentucky on drug charges

Men allegedly sold drugs to undercover cops.

Denault weighs in on Blue Ribbon Commission Highways report

Commission member gives his opinion on the rough state of WV roads.

Capito, Manchin write letter to DEA on drug “take-back” days

Senators want DEA to continue to sponsor drug take-back days.

Pair arrested in Parkersburg robbery

Police say man and woman stole cash, injured business owner.

Hampshire County teacher suspended for showing “Fifty Shades”

Teacher showed 10 minutes of controversial film in class.

Two Pocahontas County residents sentenced on federal drug crimes

Christina Kimble was sentenced to 12 months and one day prison, while Krystal Sisler was sentenced to five years of probation

Tygart Valley inmate sentenced to additional time after threatening the President

Robert Tasker received an additional 12 months in prison

Beckley veteran recognized as Tuskegee Airmen in surprise ceremony

John Watson awarded Congressional Gold Medal.

Mon Power utilizing aerial saws for vegetation-management

The method is proving to be both cost-effective and safe

Baseball sectional photo gallery: Logan vs. St. Albans

A look at Logan's recent baseball sectional win over St. Albans 16-1.

W.Va. healthcare officials introduce ATV safety aircraft

A yearlong initiative was announced Wednesday to reduce the number of deaths and injuries in the region.

Tennessee murder suspect arrested in Harrison County

The 38-year-old's wife died after he allegedly ran her over with a truck.

Bids in for U.S. Route 35 4-lane project

Kentucky firm submits apparent low bid topping $174 million; largest in state history.

Questions raised as trainers get trained on giving overdose-reversing meds

The new state law expanding use of naloxone takes effect next week.

West Virginia Black Bears and MetroNews ink radio network agreement

The West Virginia Black Bears have announced an inaugural three-year deal with the MetroNews Radio Network.

Harrison County resident receives Community Outreach Award for work in substance abuse prevention

Jo Anne McNemar was honored for her work with the Prevention Partnership

W.Va. country roads in bad shape

Washington transportation group ranks West Virginia rural roadways 6th worst in U.S. and 7th in rural road fatalities.

Songbird projects could payoff for hunters

Plans to benefit a cerulean warbler could make a difference in your deer and turkey hunting in the years to come.

90 motorists ignore school bus red lights in 1 day in Kanawha County

School bus drivers talk of daily close calls.

Gold and Blue Now: Wednesday, May 20

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In this edition of Gold and Blue Now, Randy Mazey previews his team’s first-round game at the Big 12 tournament against Oklahoma State.