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FridayOctober 28, 2016

WVU women punctuate Big 12 title with season-long shutout

No. 1 West Virginia celebrated senior night by defeating Oklahoma State 3-0 in front of 2,048 fans at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

Petersburg’s Harman named AARP Scholar Athlete of the Week

Vikings’ student athlete earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor.

WVAWC reaches tentative deal, judge delays jury selection again for water crisis case

Jury selection will begin Tuesday for the class-action case against West Virginia American Water Company.

Morrisey applauds the U.S. Supreme Court for agreeing to review transgender student case

State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a coalition of 21 states last month.

Legislator Walters files lawsuit over ‘Laughing’ ad

West Virginia Family Values defends the advertisement.

Can Mountaineers’ revenge tour continue at Oklahoma State?

Four-Down Territory: West Virginia (6-0, 3-0) is a 3.5-point favorite Saturday for homecoming in Stillwater and well aware of the atmosphere that awaits.

Kanawha County hosts flood debris cleanup at Herbert Hoover High

Residents can drop off debris Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

High school soccer state tournament brackets, schedule

The high school soccer state tournament is set for Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 from Beckley.

Kanawha County woman allegedly called 911 600 times in less than a month

Tad resident charged with reporting false emergencies.

Unions spending big and taking W.Va. election personally

West Virginia Family Values backs union causes, targets incumbent Republicans.

3-star Pittsburgh prospect continues WVU’s run on defensive backs

Kerry Robinson of Imani Christian Academy also holds offers from Pitt, Louisville, Iowa State and Cincinnati.

Wisc. Gov. Scott Walker touts Bill Cole and blasts Jim Justice

Walker criticizes Justice's reported debts.

BrickStreet affiliating with Ohio-based company to become “super-regional carrier”

Successful workers' compensation company will now offer other lines of insurance.

MEC Commissioner disappointed in post-game skirmish Thursday night

There is no timetable for an investigation.

Without divisions, Big 12 crosses fingers for good title-game timing

Bob Bowlsby announced Friday the league plans to pit its top two teams in the 2017 championship game and won't split into a divisional format.

Gold & Blue Lunch: Weekend picks will have WVU fans glowing

Can the Mountaineers stay unbeaten in Stillwater and make a splash in Tuesday's playoff rankings? Allan Taylor and the MetroNews sports staff make their predictions.

Weston carjacking suspect could face felony murder charges in Marion County

Marion County Prosecutor Jeff Freeman said law enforcement will make sure they "exhaust every avenue."

Labor rallies set ahead of election in W.Va.

Unions plan series of rallies across the state which they say will spotlight working family issues in the election

Justice out with more details on timber, agricultural development plans

"We've got to do something," the Democratic gubernatorial nominee said during an appearance on Friday's MetroNews "Talkline."

Man struck and killed on U.S. Route 19

Oak Hill man identified as victim.