Day: January 31, 2018 Archives


WednesdayJanuary 31, 2018

Amid ‘uncertainty and confusion’ Monongalia County educators prepare for action authorization vote

"Up here in Monongalia County, it's just a very confusing time," Brunett said.

Cyclones blow past reeling WVU: ‘Offense was coming easy’

Iowa State, the last-place team in the Big 12, rekindled some Hilton Magic and used 62-percent shooting to bury the Mountaineers 93-77 in Ames, Iowa.

Activists rally ahead of GOP summit protest

Organizers spoke about a planned march from Dick Gunnoe Memorial Park to the front gates of the Greenbrier resort.

Photo gallery: Iowa State knocks off West Virginia 93-77

Images from Iowa State's 93-77 upset of No. 15 West Virginia on Wednesday night in Big 12 action.

Pence talks tax reform, applauds Worldwide Equipment announcement in White Sulphur Springs

"People of West Virginia inspire the the nation," said Vice-President Mike Pence.

Intermediate appeals court continues to take shape in Senate Judiciary

Committee may vote on full bill on Thursday.

Fairmont Senior jumps to overall No. 2 in updated Power Index

The MetroNews Power Index is a computer based formula that factors in strength of schedule.

Generation WV announces second year of Impact Fellowship program

Statewide organization adds more host companies after successful first year.

Carmichael stands firm, Miley cautious on proposed salary increase

A second reading on the bill will be held Thursday, as Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso was not available to propose any amendments.

Congressman describes impact in train collision in Virginia

"I immediately worried an impact of that magnitude might cause the train to derail." -- Congressman Alex Mooney (WV-2)

House sends Senate bill eliminating Department of Education and the Arts

The House of Delegates passed the bill with a 60-36 vote.

Capito says DACA, border security should be focus of Trump immigration plan

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito reacts to the President's first State of the Union Address.

Justice defends State Park logging proposal

Governor says those opposed are "misinformed"

Continuance granted for Lunsford-Conaway trial, set to begin April 16

Jury selection will be held on April 12 for the trial of Lena Lunsford-Conaway.

Train bound for Greenbrier GOP retreat strikes garbage truck

One person in garbage truck killed by collision that occurred near Charlottesville, Va.

‘Big announcement’ planned at Worldwide Equipment during visit from Vice President Mike Pence

The Vice President was a guest on Wednesday's MetroNews "Talkline" ahead of his trip to White Sulphur Springs.

Westside shoots 60 percent in 29-point win over Bluefield

Westside rolls to an 86-57 win over Bluefield in the Big Atlantic Classic.

Bluefield’s Collier presented with MetroNews Player of the Year trophy

Bluefield running back Mookie Collier receives the 2017 MetroNews High School Football Player of the Year trophy.

High school wrestling gallery: Huntington vs. Cabell Midland

Huntington defeated Cabell Midland 42-27 in high school wrestling.

Girls basketball gallery: St. Albans 50, Cabell Midland 46

The two teams combined for 46 turnovers.