Day: February 9, 2017 Archives


ThursdayFebruary 9, 2017

Five-year-old shot by sibling in Fayette County

The child was taken to Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.

Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for role in 2014 Oak Hill double murder

Jonathan Jones, 29, of Oak Hill, was accused of serving as an accessory to a March 2014 fire that resulted in the deaths of two women.

Roane County Commission appoints Cole as sheriff

Todd Cole has more than 30 years of experience with the Roane County Sheriff's Department.

Nonprofit looks to repurpose WVU Tech as specialized college

Kansas-based KVC Health Systems is looking into using the property as an institution for foster children.

Morgantown assistant city manager taking new job

Glen Kelly, who had acted as interim city manager since August 12, will move closer to his Wood County home.

Morgantown parents and school administrators at odds over youth center

Parents in the neighborhood where the state's thirteenth Youth Reporting Center will open are less than thrilled.

High School Sportsline audio archive: Feb. 8

The MetroNews High School Sportsline audio archive from Wednesday night, Feb. 8.

Morrisey appointed to RAGA chairman

RAGA announced Thursday Patrick Morrisey will replace former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange as chairman.

How Governor Justice came up with his first budget

New governor says West Virginia can't move forward with dramatic cuts to state agencies and programs.

Supreme Court suspends Nicholas judge for 2 years with no pay

Judge Stephen Callaghan violated Judicial Code of Ethics during campaign.

Manchin, Capito, others meet with Trump to discuss Gorsuch vote

Senator says he's still reviewing nominee's qualifications for U.S. Supreme Court.

Governor’s remark on Richwood school situation draws praise, criticism too

"It's a pretty wonderful day when the Governor of West Virginia says that he sees the future and it's bright for Richwood," Baber said.

Eastern Panhandle group silently protesting pipeline plans

Group doesn't like proposal to put a pipeline under the Potomac River.

Chamber chief says $300 million in business taxes would be hard to swallow

Steve Roberts says the business community has a "very deep concern" with Gov. Jim Justice's proposals.

Here’s how Justice’s ‘alternative budget’ would have looked

Administration passes around second budget possibility heavy on cuts.

The Lunch: Breaking down West Virginia’s win in Norman

Allan Taylor's Gold & Blue Lunch Report rewinds Beetle Bolden's contributions, Sagaba Konate's defense and Esa Ahmad's rekindling.

Developing: Car and foot pursuit ends in two arrests in Barbour County

The first suspect was captured after a short foot pursuit.

‘I hate the tax increases’ but governor says he sees no other way

Governor Jim Justice was a guest on Thursday's MetroNews "Talkline" the day after his 1st State of the State Address.

Detective: Kanawha man charged with murder threatened to kill police

2 taken into custody after Wednesday night pursuit.