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MondayFebruary 20, 2017

Lamont West strikes from deep into the heart of Texas

The redshirt freshman scored 23 points on 6-of-8 shooting from 3-point range, and guard Jevon Carter produced a man-sized game of 24 points and 10 rebounds as WVU coasted to a 77-62 win.

Coliseum goes quiet as ‘lightheaded’ spell drops Huggins

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A scary episode transpired Monday night when 63-year-old Bob Huggins dropped to his knees during a timeout late in the first half, rendering the WVU Coliseum silent. After consulting briefly with team trainer Randy Meador, the coach remained on his sideline stool for the final possession and returned for the second

Photo gallery: No. 12 West Virginia defeats Texas 77-62

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Images from Monday night’s Big 12 game featuring No. 12 West Virginia vs. Texas.

Morgantown-based musical therapist offers alternative approach for patients

Crane isn't just a talented musician plucking a few guitar strings.

House bill tightens language concerning Turnpike’s future

Transportation committee measure sets up process for putting road under DOH control.

Lawmakers wrestle with drone abilities and limits

Bill focuses on who can lawfully use the popular devices.

Justice wants to expand duties of fleet office to get handle on state vehicles

Governor says keeping track of every vehicle will save the state money.

Final 2017 MetroNews HS Girls Basketball Power Index

A look at the final MetroNews Power Index for girls high school basketball in 2017.

House passes bill increasing fines and community service for littering

Bill sponsors say current fines are no deterrent.

High school wrestling state tournament schedule, pairings

The 2017 West Virginia high school wrestling state tournament schedule.

Portable classrooms arrive for flooded Kanawha County schools

Portables were installed at Bridge Elementary over the weekend.

Listen: High School Basketball Roundup – Week 7

A 30 minute feature of high school basketball around the state with Fred Persinger.

Senator says tax reform could put W.Va. in an enviable position

Supporters say states with no income tax perform better than neighbors, even when they have a higher sales tax.

DEA agent says 360 Strategy works in W.Va. because community efforts already in place

The DEA unveiled the initiative last week for the Charleston-Huntington area.

Groundhog couldn’t have been more wrong

Snowfall not out of the question--but forecasters say the outlook is for mild temperatures for the foreseeable future

Teacher vacancies reach crisis level

West Virginia State School Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano says the teacher shortage has reached the “crisis” stage.  “Right now we have 718 teacher vacancies across the state,” Martirano said. “That means our young people are not receiving the quality education they deserve by a quality teacher.” The number of teacher vacancies is rising dramatically, from

Bill to shine light on political fundraisers during session up for passage

Bill would require near immediate disclosure if a lawmaker stages a fundraiser while session is in progress

Richwood mayor keeps up anti-consolidation fight

RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Mayor Bob Henry Baber says Richwood has been all but broken by the June floods. He says adding the threat of consolidation to the mix is simply going too far. The Nicholas County Board of Education is getting public input on the matter through a series of upcoming public hearings that start this week.

Help needed for state DOE Summer Feeding Program

Feeding sites are for low-income children ages 18 and under.