Day: November 13, 2017 Archives


MondayNovember 13, 2017

Legislative flooding committee holds hearing about prevention, water monitoring

Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a presentation at the Clendenin Middle School building regarding the operations of dams during the June 2016 flood, as well as observation efforts.

Sentence of Cabell County couple remains unchanged after hearing

A jury found Mariya Jones and Aaron Miles guilty in September of second-degree murder and murder of a child by a parent, guardian and custodian.

Manchin requests meeting regarding Green Bank Observatory’s future

The National Science Foundation suggested the possibility of collaboration with other parties in order to keep the Pocahontas County facility operational.

WVU focuses third Academic Media Day on the opioid epidemic

This year’s event focused on the state’s opioid epidemic, covering all facets from prevention and treatment to mortality and economic effects.

Jury rules in favor of Monongalia County in Cathers’ trial

A jury has found partial fault with Monongalia County employees in the death of Christie Cathers, but ultimately ruled the majority of the fault with Cathers herself.

The Blitz Podcast: Playoff quarterfinals

Garrett Cullen and Fred Persinger look back at the opening round of the playoffs and ahead to this week's quarterfinal matchups for all three classes around the state.

Justice again commits to backstopping Wood County for million-dollar fire bill

Officials say company or insurer will have to pay in long run.

Cause of fatal fire undetermined

Investigators don't know if smoke alarms were working.

Pittsburgh fugitive arrested in Bridgeport

Jason Millward was wanted in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in connection to failing to appear in court three weeks ago.

Not a lot of extra cash at WV colleges and universities, lawmakers told

Continued reduction in state allocation and budget cuts take toll.

Mooney confident Congress can pass tax reform

Votes in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are expected soon.

Fayette County funeral home engulfed in flames

The fire is believed to have originated in a heating unit above the bathrooms. 

Three Guys Before The Game: Post Kansas State Edition

Exactly how has WVU won its last two games by not scoring in the second half and losing the turnover battle?

Justice analogy: the China natural gas deal and the bag of bananas

Justice says some people are inclined to find fault with good news.

UPDATE: Woman confesses to shooting Lowell man found next to truck

The body was discovered by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Saturday.

State employees can call in to PEIA public hearing

The hearing is set for 6 p.m. Monday.

Defense’s late-season surge built upon red-zone stops

The Gold & Blue Lunch Report takes stock of West Virginia's 28-23 win at Iowa State.

One Down, Three To Go!

The 1st round of the 2017 High School Football Playoffs is in the books and the road to Wheeling has become less congested, but certainly the “potholes” that must be avoided have become even larger! Last weekend, the number of the teams in the playoff tournament stood at 16 in each class for a total