Day: January 25, 2018 Archives


ThursdayJanuary 25, 2018

Statement from Justice: ‘Please stop the rumors’ about health

The rumors had apparently become so pervasive that the Governor's Office decided to address the topic head-on.

Justice administration changes pay raise bill to reflect multi-year increases

Measure passes Senate Finance Committee on voice vote.

West Virginia’s Woody Williams looking forward to Super Bowl coin toss

Medal of Honor recipient surprised he was chosen.

Despite government shutdown and nasty weather, combat medics finish major training at Camp Dawson

"The Adjutant General (James Hoyer) and his staff stepped in and made sure that this was priority training."

Abortion bill clears first committee in House

Delegate Fleischauer questions aspects of the bill.

Kanawha elementary students use STEM skills to compete in robotics tournament

Competition was at St. Albans High School Thursday.

Debate begins over natural gas drilling bills

Co-tenancy and transparency bills introduced in House Energy Committee.

Sports betting bill to be introduced this week at State Capitol

As proposed, the bill would legalize such bets at West Virginia's four casino racetracks and The Greenbrier.

Teachers becoming informed about “risk and reward” of possible work stoppage

AFT-WV President Christine Campbell says teachers want to be heard by legislative leaders.

Amy Shuler Goodwin files to run for Charleston mayor

The former West Virginia Tourism Commissioner made her run official at Charleston City Hall Thursday.

Debate over film tax credits leaves off with cliffhanger

After vigorous debate, House holds off a vote until Friday.

Elderly Dunbar man struck and killed between parking lot and church building

Police looking for second driver who struck victim.

High School Sportsline audio archive: January 24

The two-hour High School Sportsline audio archive with Kyle Wiggs and Garrett Cullen.

West Virginia Lottery pushing legalized sports betting in WV

The West Virginia Lottery wants to get into the sports betting business. The Lottery is having a bill drafted to be introduced in the Legislature this session that would authorize sports betting at the state’s four race tracks and casinos and the Greenbrier Resort. In a draft version, the bill in its “legislative findings” section

WVU women coast to 82-52 romp over Texas Tech

Katrina Pardee scored 23 points and No. 20 West Virginia forced 30 turnovers in overpowering the Big 12's last-place team 82-52 on Wednesday night.