Day: June 20, 2017 Archives


TuesdayJune 20, 2017

Body recovered in Kanawha County turns out to be dead animal

According to dispatchers, crews were called to respond to a water rescue on Coco Road after 7 p.m.

Capito puts focus on increasing internet access

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito spent much of Tuesday discussing broadband internet, including ways to increase access in rural communities.

Truck flips, spills gravel across Charleston intersection

The driver says his brakes went out while driving toward the intersection of MacCorkle Avenue and U.S. Route 119.

Nicholas County man could face life in prison for sex crime

Underwood faces at least 10 years and up to life in federal prison

Back home in Clendenin; Couple credits HOPE Project, volunteers with getting them there

Wanda and Bo Waldon moved back into their home on June 1 after nearly a year of flood cleanup and renovations.

Fatal explosion came as crews remove previously exploded tank

Officials say crew was working to render the tanks from the May 24 incident safe when there was another explosion Tuesday, leaving one dead and one hurt.

Happy 154th Birthday, West Virginia

West Virginia Day events held across the state Tuesday.

More road maintenance begins immediately, big goals await bond vote

Transportation Secretary says up to 500 projects are possible.

MetroNews’ ‘The Morning News’ earns national Murrow Award

'The Morning News' focused on statewide flooding.

Red Cross marks West Virginia Day by helping 2016 flood victims

The Red Cross was in Clendenin, West Virginia to install free smoke detectors to anyone who needed them.

CSX eliminates 70 jobs at Huntington locomotive shop

Company cites increased efficiency.

Grier all-clear: WVU celebrates quarterback’s eligibility

As expected, the Florida transfer has been fully cleared by the NCAA to play this season.

Logan eyes postseason behind Early, in new era under Toth

James Toth takes over as Logan's head football coach, looking to get the Wildcats back to the playoffs behind talented quarterback David Early.

Finally we are going to #FTDR

West Virginia is finally going to #FTDR (Fix the Damn Roads). The highway plans were nearly lost in all the debate and consternation about the budget, but lawmakers did pass several proposals that, if approved by the Governor, will trigger a massive highway construction and maintenance program for the state. Here are the key components: