Day: September 28, 2016 Archives


WednesdaySeptember 28, 2016

With fire season straight ahead, foresters prepare for fewer resources

Agency may rely on Corrections, National Guard for backup; some fires may have to wait.

WVSP: Fayette man trespassing near Oak Hill mine site shot dead by security guard

Johnny Johnston Jr., 31, of Kincaid was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound after allegedly trespassing on the Frasier Creek mine site property with another man, 31-year-old Russell Walker, also of Kincaid.

Congress passes $1.1 billion spending bill, avoids shutdown and funds flood relief

The bill includes about $500 million in flood relief funding for West Virginia and other states affected by high water earlier this year, including block grants for flood recovery.

GOP Berkeley County sheriff candidate Orem has pre-trial hearing Wednesday

John Orem is charged with a single misdemeanor count of drug possession.

CSB holds Charleston public meeting to follow up on 2014 Freedom spill report

Some Charleston residents who had their drinking water affected by the 2014 MCHM spill still have their concerns despite report's findings.

Huggins demands West Virginia stop giving back turnovers this season

The Mountaineers forced more turnovers than most any team in the nation last season, but committed too many themselves.

West Virginia ‘outlook negative,’ according to downgraded credit rating

Fitch cites struggling coal, natural gas sectors.

WVU hosts first emissions summit since revealing Volkswagen scandal

WVU researchers hope to collaborate with regulators and industry leaders for further emissions studies and technology development.

Congress overrides Obama veto of Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act

Families of 9/11 victims can now sue Saudi Arabia.

New operator has high hopes for Jackson County racetrack

Jones has plans to revive the fan experience at I-77 Speedway in Fairplain

U.S. Chemical Safety Board: Negligence caused 2014 chemical spill, water emergency

Lead investigator hope report provides "comfort" to residents about the long term impact of MCHM.

Harrison County priest to donate ‘Millionaire’ winnings to St. Albans school

Rev. Father Bill Matheny was a contestant on the TV game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"

Lockout at Clarksburg glass processing plant to end next week

Monday, September 26, marked the beginning of the eleventh week of the lockout.

DOH reports progress on flood damaged roads

A major washout on Route 4 which closed the artery during the flood aftermath will reopen this week.

Liquor license suspended at Morgantown bar following shooting

One man was injured when someone fired shots inside Mainstage Bar.

Hospice Director: Not enough Americans prepared for end-of-life care

Only 30 percent actually have made these decisions in advance.

National Hands-Only CPR Tour comes to West Virginia

Free CPR training is being offered at stops in Kanawha County through Friday.

Mid-Ohio Valley: St. Marys, Williamstown set for Week 6 clash

St. Marys at Williamstown is one of the key statewide matchups in Week 6 of the high school football season.

West Virginia duo still kicking themselves for 2015 K-State loss

Al-Rasheed Benton is still bummed and Justin Arndt is still angry. Watch the Gold & Blue Lunch Report breaks down what happened in Manhattan.