Day: June 25, 2015 Archives


ThursdayJune 25, 2015

Bear killed in Huntington, deemed safety threat

Police tried to usher bear to safety but crowd apparently agitated it.

Repairs complete, service returning to water customers

Water flowing through West Virginia American lines again as air is bled out. Customers coming back on line under a boil water advisory.

Trombone Shorty draws large crowd to Charleston’s Clay Center

Annual FestivALL Mayor's Concert gets a Bayou twist.

ON TRAC and Main Street communities and volunteers honored

Awards ceremony at the Capitol attended by First Lady Tomblin.

Holgorsen calls WVU more ‘advanced’ than his previous teams

With 43 juniors and seniors—many in key roles—West Virginia's coach likes the offseason leadership he's seeing.

Five sentenced in Kanawha County Foodland robbery, shooting

It happened in Kanawha City in August 2014.

Race Across America Cyclist Hit By Vehicle While Passing Through West Virginia

The Sheriff's Department is asking that all motorists be aware of the possibility of cyclists along Route 50 during the coming days as Race Across America cyclists enter the Mountain State.

Volunteers still needed for youth soccer tourney

Executive director says people can still sign up online

Schools must meet suicide prevention law mandates soon

Jamie's Law, passed by state legislators in March, specifically requires school systems to have detailed suicide awareness and prevention programs.

Man arrested in a pair of Huntington drug raids

Investigators allegedly seized guns, heroin and cash.

Kyle Rose on spring arrest: ‘That’s not how I was raised’

WVU's fifth-year nose guard apologizes for April incident in which he was charged with public intoxication and battery on an officer.

Anglers ready for weekend bass tournament on Monongahela River

Eighth annual WVBF Invitational set for Morgantown this weekend

Thousands of West Virginians keep health subsidies

Supreme Court's decision upheld another major component of the Affordable Care Act, one that impacts 26,000 in the Mountain State.

The Stampede June 25, 2015

Class of 2017 commit & Pt. Pleasant junior Seth Stewart is Dave's guest. He explains why he chose to commit to Marshall early. Plus Dave reacts to the football series with Appalachian State.

2nd leak disrupts West Virginia American Water service

Leak happened in same location only hours after repairs to the first major disruption occurred.

State superintendent calls low attendance ‘unconscionable’

Dr. Michael Martirano said on Thursday's MetroNews "Talkline" he's not going to waver on the 180 instructional day requirement.

Man killed in single-car crash in Mon County

Police believe he swerved to miss a deer on the highway and lost control of his vehicle.

Gold and Blue Now: Thursday, June 25

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On the Thursday edition of Gold and Blue Now, Phil Steele of PhilSteele.com talks about WVU’s 2015 outlook, and double-digit turnover numbers can mean for a team’s future.

Shepherd Board of Governors selects Dr. Sylvia Manning as interim president

SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV—Dr. Sylvia Manning was selected to serve as the interim president of Shepherd University by the Shepherd University Board of Governors during a special meeting June 23. The board has been assisted by the Registry for College and University Presidents to identify interim presidential candidates. Three candidates visited campus, and at its June 22

Marion County woman charged with setting hospital trash cans on fire

Heather Jones is alleged to have set three fire on the hospital's campus Tuesday night