Day: October 3, 2017 Archives


TuesdayOctober 3, 2017

US Senate subcommittee discuss natural gas hub, marketing products

The subcommittee — in which Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., serves as ranking member — discussed two bills that could affect West Virginia.

Morrisey announces $1 million transfer to state Forensic Lab

The funding will come from the office's Consumer Protection Fund, which consists of money from settlements involving the state.

One person dead after water truck crash in Doddridge County

 A brine water truck driver is dead following an accident on U.S. 50 in Doddridge County Tuesday.

Truck collides with Harrison County school bus

Three people were transported via ambulance following an accident between a school bus and pickup truck on U.S. 50 near Dog Run Road.

Kroger employees rally for new contracts

If an agreement is not met by then, roughly 4,200 union employees across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio could lose their benefits.

Missing man’s body found in Huntington

The body of Billy Jordan, 82, was found at his Huntington home Monday after he was missing since Sept. 24.

Huntington police identify woman’s remains found in Guyandotte River

The remains of Carrie Jo Worrell Wood, 40, of Huntington, were found Sept. 23.

City of Nitro launches collaborative effort to raise money for local youth programs

Groups will raise money for one big fundraiser called Boomtown Bash.

Charleston detectives say death of Cross Lanes woman remains high priority case

Authorities continue to look for man they want for questioning.

Grand jury concludes in Marion County

Among those indicted is Ryan Hubbs, 35, of Paris, Ohio, who was charged with two counts of first degree murder following a carjacking in October 2016.

Missing teen found safe in Kentucky

A 16-year-old male from Pennsylvania believed to be heading to Grafton was found safe in Kentucky.

Kanawha schools host annual college fair for high school students

More than 84 institutions and organizations were at the Charleston Civic Center Tuesday.

After 3-1 start, Holgorsen anxious to learn how good WVU can be

Tuesday notebook includes Dana Holgorsen's new conference from Morgantown.

Body found in West Fork River in Clarksburg

The woman, believed to be in her 50s, was fully clothed when a passerby found her body just after 11 a.m. Tuesday near the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg.

WVSSAC HS Football Playoff Ratings: Week 7

Official high school football playoff ratings from the WVSSAC.

Justices ponder who makes the call in WV consolidation cases

Case will settle Nicholas County consolidation but also set precedent for other counties.

UMWA pushes reforms to save pension plan

Bill would authorize using excess AML money for pensions, but also create a loan program to get funds to solvency more quickly.

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report: Strumming a Tom Petty sendoff

Sure, this is a college sports feature, but when a gift like Tom Petty leaves us, we pause to recognize.

Governor making 5 Eastern Panhandle stops ahead of Wednesday early voting close

He made the pitch for road bond passage in Keyser, Moorefield, Berkeley Springs, Charles Town and Martinsburg

Troopers say Boone County death now a murder probe

Still unclear how the victim died, but police say it was under suspicious circumstances