Day: February 3, 2017 Archives


FridayFebruary 3, 2017

Dog’s death sentence delayed after attention from Supreme Court, governor and a Hail Mary

Jasper, a 23-pound whippet mix, was set to be euthanized after biting girls.

Neighbors Loving Neighbors begins Nicholas County neighborhood construction

The neighborhood, Faith Villas, will contain 10 new homes.

Depth, marquee wins propelling Class A No. 1 Tucker County

The Tucker County girls basketball team is looking for its 13th straight state tournament appearance.

Prosecutor: Grafton man shot and killed after pulling gun on sheriff

Taylor County town has officer-involved shooting on consecutive days.

Christmas shopping season didn’t help state’s budget woes

Consumer Sales Tax collections missed mark in December by $26.4 million.

Huntington No. 1 in girls basketball MetroNews Power Index

Huntington has climbed to No. 1 in the most recent edition of the girls basketball MetroNews Power Index, presented by AARP.

With 122 vehicles cut DOH chief next to look for “organizational efficiencies”

State Transportation Secretary Tom Smith looking for more cuts.

West Virginia Business College removed from state grant program

Higher Education Policy Commission passes resolution after hearing report pointing out problems with disbursement.

Pokes back off pressure, start climbing up standings

Allan Taylor's Gold & Blue Lunch Report offers a preview and prediction as No. 7 West Virginia hosts Oklahoma State.

W.Va. TSA officers share stories from Presidential Inauguration

Officers met Friday at Charleston's Yeager Airport to talk about their role in security efforts.

Berkeley County residents oppose bid to re-open exotic clubs

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – The Berkeley County Council has been hearing from citizens concerned over an effort to reopen two exotic-dance clubs. Both Vixens Gentlemen’s Club in Bunker Hill, W.Va. and Taboo Gentlemen’s Club in Martinsburg, W.Va., closed last year, but county attorney Norwood Bentley says they would need be shut down for a full year

Gary Bowden Joins WV Radio Team; New Show Premiers February 13

"I can talk about these issues and ask questions that I hope will draw out both sides of a particular issue," Bowden said.

Man killed in Preston County fire

ARTHURDALE, W.Va. — A 60 year-old man was killed in a house fire in Preston County Thursday evening, according to the state fire marshal’s office. The man’s name has not yet been released. Crews responded to the home on Squires Run Road, just south of Arthurdale, about 6 p.m. Right now, investigators are not certain if

New taxes could also be part of the budget fix

With a budget shortfall of as much as $500 million looming next fiscal year, much of the talk among state leaders has been where and how to cut between 10 to 15 percent of the General Revenue budget. However, there are also discussions about finding new revenue through tax increases. Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso