Day: April 26, 2016 Archives


TuesdayApril 26, 2016

Troopers suspect foul play in Roane man’s death

Gandeeville resident found dead in his home.

Quick decision expected from 4th Circuit on Blankenship bond

Both former coal boss' attorneys and federal prosecutors have filed legal briefs.

Armstead: House leadership has targeted budget cuts topping $100 million

House speaker urging governor's office to come forward with a plan.

Morrisey announces $10 million to support drug treatment in W.Va.

The money will be put back into the state's General Fund and Governor's Office.

Date set for new trial of Joseph Buffey

The Harrison County man who was permitted to withdraw guilty pleas related to a 2001 crime will stand trial October 11

AIG pays on some of Yeager Airport claims

Airport recovers $700,000 in expenses paid in response to the runway slide, only a fraction of their total expenses after the incident.

Voting begins Wednesday for May primary with start of early voting

Whenever they vote, Secretary of State Natalie Tennant says West Virginia voters will see a long ballot this year.

State History Bowl kicks off for eighth graders from 13 counties

There 24 teams from 17 schools that participated in Tuesday's event at the Culture Center in Charleston.

S&P report reveals bad news, good news for WV

Most of the coverage of the recent bond rating report from Standard & Poor’s focused on the bad news—the downgrade of the state’s bond rating from AA to AA-minus.  But the report has more information that provides an independent and informed view of the negatives as well as the positives of West Virginia’s economy. On

Presidential campaign invades Mountain State

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in Huntington tonight.

AAA No. 1 Jefferson thriving again as defending champ

Defending Class AAA baseball state champion Jefferson has been riding momentum as the favorite again.