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WednesdayDecember 28, 2016

Herd comeback falls short against Pitt 112-106

Trailing by 29, Marshall clawed its way back into the game late against the Panthers.

Kaaya goes from rattled to dazzling to dust West Virginia

Miami quarterback turns in MVP performance thanks to big plays, something West Virginia's offense couldn't generate.

Abduction alert issued after girl taken in Beckley

Police believe 16-year-old victim in danger.

Holgorsen: Bowl loss won’t undo ‘fantastic football season’

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a 31-14 loss to Miami in the Russel Athletic Bowl, coach Dana Holgorsen didn’t want West Virginia’s final chapter of 2016 to define the season. “Our fan base is disappointed. Our coaches are disappointed. Our players are disappointed, but we’re going to hang our heads high and understand that we had

Skyler Howard takes comfort in 10-win campaign

ORLANDO, Fla. — For much of Wednesday night, Skyler Howard’s quarterback keepers seemed to be the only offense West Virginia could scrap together. After a 31-14 loss to Miami in the Russell Athletic Bowl, the quarterback who scrapped his way to No. 3 on the Mountaineers’ career total yardage list took solace in helping produce

Snow event in the forecast for mountain counties

Western slopes to see the most.

Photo gallery: Russell Athletic Bowl

ORLANDO, Fla. — Images from Wednesday night’s Russell Athletic Bowl between West Virginia and Miami

Live blog: Hurricanes give WVU a bowl beating

Allan Taylor's in-game updates from the Russell Athletic Bowl.

Sketch of suspect released in Preston Co. robbery

Authorities consider the man who robbed Becky's Hot Spot in Masontown armed and dangerous.

Jay Smithers retiring as State Police superintendent

Smithers was appointed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin in 2011,

Sears leaving Charleston, Bridgeport; Kmart closing in several other WV cities

Town Center, Meadowbrook mall locations will close by April.

Black ice blamed in deadly Nicholas County crash

Ohio man killed near Bentree.

2016 All-USA West Virginia high school football teams named

USA Today has announced its 2016 high school football All-USA West Virginia teams.

Second victim dies from Clay County wreck

Grandmother and young girl killed. Deputies identify three victims in deadly crash.

Fayette County police open homicide investigation after remains discovered in Kanawha Falls

An individual discovered what appeared to be a human skull while searching for arrowheads on Tuesday.

Incoming commerce secretary says self-esteem is just one of West Virginia’s issues

Woody Thrasher talked about his plans to leave the private sector to join Governor-Elect Jim Justice's Administration on Wednesday's MetroNews "Talkline."

The Lunch Report: Picking the Russell Athletic Bowl winner

Allan Taylor previews the matchup and offers his final-score prediction for West Virginia-Miami.

Teenager apprehended in Charleston mall shooting

Sixteen-year-old being held on robbery, wanton endangerment charges.

State educators urge students to stay sharp during holiday break

Students out of class until after New Year's.