WVAWC puts temporary backup water plan in place in Huntington

Increasing algal bloom activity prompts precautionary measure.

UMWA reaches tentative deal with Blackhawk, VCLF

President Cecil Roberts says more details need to be finalized before terms are released.

U.S. Attorney sees positives come out of steroid bust

Ihlenfeld said they found their first link to the scheme when Customs discovered a suspicious package from China, eventually prompting an investigation.

Manchin town hall sees large turnout in Charleston

Senator says he remains undecided on Iran deal; hopes to vote early next week.

Picks panel a picture of uniformity: Mountaineers win, but no cover

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As the MetroNews Sports staff lobbed a few semi-educated guesses at key Week 1 college football games, two trends became obvious. First, none expects West Virginia to cover the spread against Georgia Southern (though, to be precise, no one anticipates a tight game either). Second, given the chance to scour the entire

Capito on Trump

GOP presidential candidate signs pledge.

President’s approval still falling, pessimism up in latest West Virginia Poll

The poll results, focused on national issues, were released on Thursday's MetroNews "Talkline."

3 charged in Logan High incident where students chanted profanities at police

Students refusal to turn down music leads to confrontation with administrators and law enforcement

DNR investigating black bear attack in Nicholas County

Due to a lack of physical evidence from the bear and a delay in the reporting of the attack, the bear has not been found.

Water festival kicks off in Charleston

The next Water Festival will be held in Huntington on Sept. 17.

State revenues down $12 million after 2 months of fiscal year

Struggling coal industry the reason why.

Union group rallies for their right to represent state workers in court

The State Bar Association could possibly make a recommendation to the state Supreme Court regarding state employee representation in administrative hearings.

Natural Resources Police to mentor young hunters in W.Va.

New program gives kids a chance to go hunting if they have nobody to take them.

U.S. Marshals and Morgantown Police searching for fleeing fugitive

Phillip Mosely was last seen near the Econo Lodge on Monongahela Blvd

Eastern Panhandle Report: Week 2

Martinsburg looks to bounce back after an opening week loss.

Cheneys fear Iran deal paves a dangerous road

Former vice-president fears Iran nuclear deal will create a nuclear arms race in the unstable and volatile Middle East.

Convicted Nicholas County murderer to spend life in prison without parole

A judge officially accepted the jury's verdict and recommendation of no mercy.

Steelworkers President reports progress in ArcelorMittal negotiations

Talks continue after old contract expired. ISU President optimistic on agreement.

Gold & Blue Lunch Report: Thursday night winners and ‘Skyler Football’

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Skyler Howard takes a fundamental approach to game-management, and yours truly offers up picks preceding college football’s Thursday night appetizers. It’s all inside the Hayden Fox-approved “Gold & Blue Lunch Report,” seconded by Dauber.

North-Central Report: Week 2

Bridgeport hosts Wheeling Park in one of the state's biggest games.