Column: WVU punter not too proud to beg for trick-play opportunities

Watch video of Nick O'Toole's fake punts in junior college. Read Allan Taylor's column on why WVU needs to unleash this marvelous weapon.

Magistrate rules not enough evidence to hold Weirton man on murder charge

Carl Chain released after Friday hearing.

Fairmont police search for armed robbery suspect

A description has been released of the man accused in the Friday convenience store robbery.

Man arrested in Charleston throat slashing

Victim undergoes emergency surgery.

Bridge honors deputy killed by drunk driver

Sgt. Michael Todd May, of the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department, died after a drunk driver slammed into his cruiser in Feb. 2012.

1 dead, 5 injured in early morning crash in Upshur County

Nathaniel Beckner passed away at noon in Ruby Memorial Hospital following a head-on collision

Marcellus on recovery after drive-by shooting: ‘God done blessed me’

Despite two knee surgeries and a near-tragedy, the West Virginia sophomore running back feels lucky.

Defense: Carter trial exposes issues with ‘mercy’ procedures

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Following the conclusion of the Thomas Gene Carter Jr. trial on Thursday, Fayette County prosecutor Larry Harrah and public defender Scott Steanten expressed their concern over the “mercy” provision now governing kidnapping law. In 2012, the West Virginia Legislature added new provisions to the law–including the possibility of mercy as decided by

Jacky Marcellus: I was scared for my brother

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On December 24, 2014, WVU running back/receiver Jacky Marcellus and his brother Jackinson were shot in Immokalee, Fl. Both survived the incident, and now Jacky is opening up about being “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” “I wasn’t scared for me, I was scared for my brother,” said the WVU back.

Manchin has question for coal opponents

Senator speaks to West Virginia Coal Association at end of tough week for industry.

Reward now offered in Parkersburg murder case

Police believe murder suspect Robert Brandjes has taken flight to the state of Pennsylvania.

Harrison County receives sales agreement regarding dams along West Fork River

Commissioners said they would hold off on making a decision

Trash the trinkets; ethics panel gives guidance to elected officials

Advisory opinion focuses on new law.

Man guilty on all counts in Oak Hill rail trail rape trial

Jury makes quick work of Thomas Gene Carter case.

Thursday night football begins MetroNews, Mountain East partnership

  BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The Mountain East Conference announced a multimedia partnership West Virginia MetroNews Sports that will include coverage of the inaugural season of the “MEC Thursday Night Game of the Week” slate for the upcoming football season. “MEC Game of the Week” coverage includes radio broadcasts of all 10 games available on the

Obama’s Clean Power Plan presents more problems for WV Dems

Many Democrats who ran in the 2014 election in West Virginia, particularly those seeking statewide seats, did so while bearing the yoke of President Obama. The unpopularity of the President and some of his policies forced Democrats to carefully parse their words. Candidates like Natalie Tennant in the U.S. Senate race, and Nick Rahall and Nick