Day: October 20, 2017 Archives


FridayOctober 20, 2017

No. 8 Western Michigan downs Mountaineers in OT

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — No. 8 Western Michigan converted a free kick in overtime to edge No. 15 West Virginia in men’s soccer Friday night. With shots even at 5-all, the Mountaineers (7-4-4, 0-1-2 MAC) played right with the Broncos (13-2-1, 3-0-0) before a foul was called on WVU just outside the box in the 96th

James Monroe’s Mohler named AARP Scholar Athlete of the Week

Mavericks’ two-sport standout earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor.

Arriaga found guilty in death of coal executive

Anthony Arriaga was found guilty Friday on charges of first-degree murder, first-degree robbery and two counts of conspiracy.

Justice administration touts historic Garvee bond sale

It's the largest transportation bond in state history, state leaders say.

West Virginia agrees to charity game against Albany

All proceeds will go to hurricane relief efforts of the American Red Cross.

TD machine David Sills returns to the scene of his first

Allan Taylor takes you into Four-Down Territory for the West Virginia-Baylor preview.

State, Nicholas superintendents stand together as rebuilding proposals start anew

Paine and Burge-Tetrick say cooperation has been good so far.

70th Mountaineer Week, officially underway, celebrates West Virginia for ten days

"Every year I feel like it's become more special to me knowing that I go to school in a state that really treasures its culture and heritage," Skinner said.

Harrison County middle school student flown from football game has feeling back in extremities

Officials are not yet sure if the injury was the result of the initial hit or from the contact from the other player.

U.S. Forest Service: Grant County forest fire mostly contained

On Friday, more than two dozen firefighters remained on scene in the Monongahela National Forest.

In latest Richwood drama, police escort Baber out of Council meeting

Elected mayor, sitting in audience, rose to confront contractor who was addressing Council.

Government secures ninth and tenth convictions in oxycodone ring

The operation involved a pipeline from Detroit, Michigan into West Virginia, leading to federal indictments of 33 people.

Possible impaired driving blamed for deadly wreck in Putnam County

Two men were killed on Route 35 early Friday.

Can MTSU hold serve at home against the Herd?

Marshall owns a four-game win streak entering Friday night's game in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

PSC approves natural gas rates for winter

Utilities paying more to purchase gas.

WVU outshoots Texas Tech 35-11 but settles for draw

The No. 6 Mountaineers remain atop the Big 12.

President Mirta Martin’s circuitous route to Fairmont State University

The Fairmont State University Board of Governors has made an intriguing hire for president.  Dr. Mirta (pronounced MEER-tah) Martin will assume her responsibilities at the Fairmont campus Jan. 1, pending approval from the Higher Education Policy Commission. Martin has a unique back story. She was born in Cuba, and one of her earliest memories of