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WednesdayFebruary 22, 2017

Martin/Muldrow combo carries WVU women past TCU

Tynice Martin and Teana Muldrow combined for 50 points and 22 rebounds in a 77-73 win over the Frogs on Wednesday night at the WVU Coliseum.

Man with knife dead after confrontation with State Police

Kyle Copson, 26, of Cross Lanes, died after being shot by troopers.

Pursuit of engineering degree leads Ferns to give up football

Player's father said the junior fullback faces time-consuming lineup of advanced courses.

House Bill 2167, third reading and the light moment that arose

Debate over bill results in legislative laughter.

Randolph County correctional officer charged with assaulting detainees, submitting false report

Adam Joseph Neal Graham of Elkins served at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail.

Officer-involved shooting in Princeton

Happened in Hardee's parking lot Wednesday afternoon.

Budget battles break out in both houses of W.Va. Legislature

Both sides call for an end to name-calling over budget gap.

Higher ed personnel bill clears committee

CHARLESTON, W. Va. — The House Education Committee has passed and sent to the floor legislation designed to streamline personnel decisions by state colleges and universities. West Virginia University is leading the fight for HB 2542 to give higher education institutions more flexibility on hiring and firing practices. According to an information sheet circulated by

Yeager establishes plan to respond to airport protests

In recent weeks, people have gathered outside airports around the country to protest President Donald Trump's immigration ban.

Names released in Romney shooting

No charges have been filed.

Carper: Crossings Mall Kmart workers laid off

Bankrupted mall owner says he has a plan for bridge rebuild.

Requirement for 180 separate days of school instruction dropped in Senate bill

SB 242 is moving on to House of Delegates following a unanimous Senate vote.

AEP ready to move ahead with transmission line

Company will now begin right-of-way negotiations with landowners. Project will significantly improve electric service in local region.

Harrison County schools dealing with flu outbreak

The flu season is expected to continue into March.

W.Va. mine operators hope demand for steel can boost coal industry

Operators spoke with MetroNews at the West Virginia Coal Association's 44th Annual Symposium at the Charleston Civic Center.

‘Ring or bust’ for Notre Dame as Irish roll into postseason

Notre Dame is one of the favorites in Class A, looking for a breakthrough at the state tournament.

WV GOP leaders gather to back Gorsuch nomination to Supreme Court

Morrisey, Senator Trump and Delegate Shott say they would like a swift confirmation.

Higher ed pushes for more control over personnel decisions

West Virginia colleges and universities have had to absorb significant budget cuts over the last several years as the state budget has tightened. Higher education has been cut at least $60 million since 2011, and more than half of those cuts have been absorbed by WVU. University officials say that if you compare funding now