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TuesdayMarch 21, 2017

Wheeling police investigating Chase Bank robbery

No one was injured in the robbery, and there is no evidence of a weapon being used.

Knuckleheads, blockheads, idiots, grizzlies, poodles and walrus part of W.Va. public discourse

Tone called into question as legislative session hits home stretch.

One dead, another injured in fight in Greenbrier County

Officers said the two men shared an apartment and stabbed each other during a fight.

Preston County woman enters Kennedy Plea for voluntary manslaughter

Nicole Knotts is accused of shooting and killing her husband Matthew Knotts in March 2014.

Bill raising DMV fees and gas tax clears a major hurdle

4 Justice transportation bills moving forward.

Bill to increase slot machines at some locations passes House committee

Could increase lottery revenue by $20 million in first year.

Marcell Lazard leaves team, hurting depth at offensive tackle

The West Virginia fifth-year senior had played in 27 games overall, including 12 starts over the past two seasons at right tackle.

“His kind does not come along often,” says pastor of youth mentor killed in Kanawha County accident

Obi Henderson, who founded the youth mentoring group Dream Chasers, died in a fiery car wreck in South Charleston Monday evening.

Armstead says Justice should apologize over use of dome light

Light is typically turned on in case of emergency, like statewide flooding.

University presidents united to save higher education funding

Marshall University's Jerome Gilbert and WVU's Gordon Gee released a statement Tuesday while lawmakers continue to wrangle over how to fill a nearly $500 million budget deficit.

Governor Justice says cuts to DHHR would be catastrophic

Justice appears with cabinet secretaries.

Fire in Tucker County leaves one dead

Blaze destroyed a home in Parsons just before midnight.

House Democrats look to find common ground with Republicans regarding state budget

House Minority Leader Tim Miley (D-Harrison, 48) was a guest on Tuesday's MetroNews "Talkline".

Gold & Blue Lunch: What is an NCAA tournament win worth?

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — What sort of revenue is at stake for teams like West Virginia in the Sweet 16? The Gold & Blue Lunch Report covers a game’s value and why “conference pride” is more than merely a rooting interest.

West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Class of 2018 announced

An induction ceremony will be held in February 2018.

Alderson grocery store reopens with more fresh food options

Without the Green Grocer, a local food advocate says Alderson would be considered a "rural food desert" like other parts of West Virginia.

Video prompted more serious action in school fight

Video revealed seriousness of school fight and prompted law enforcement to get involved.

First hurdle in greyhound funding debate is today

GOP says state should disassociate from greyhound racing.