Day: October 3, 2018 Archives


WednesdayOctober 3, 2018

US Senate approves opioid package, now awaits Trump’s signature

U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., voted in favor of the legislation.

Democratic poll: Manchin leads Morrisey by 12 points

The poll was conducted before Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's testimony regarding sexual assault accusations, as well as President Donald Trump's rally in Wheeling.

Proffitt, Kalaskey, Harrison deliver down stretch for low medalist honors

George Washington, Westside and Wheeling Central claim state championships.

Kysre Gondrezick made the switch to point guard, now a double threat for West Virginia’s women

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Kysre Gondrezick admits she saw the writing on the wall. In truth, when it came to her switch to playing point guard for the West Virginia women’s basketball team, it was more like a billboard. “Once I saw everything happening,” she said. “I knew it was a role I was going to

Delaware North announces partner for sports betting app

The service will first be launched at the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort and the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack.

Southern Report: Week 7

Bluefield puts its unbeaten record on the line at PikeView.

Kansas’ Pooka Williams is the most exciting freshman in the Big 12

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – This Saturday, Dana Holgorsen will be dealing with a problem that sounds more like one Bob Huggins is familiar with. The most exciting freshman in the Big 12 is in town, and he’s a Kansas Jayhawk. But this one plays football. He is Pooka Williams, and so far his play is every

West Virginia residents react to the ‘Presidential Alert’

The alert was sent out Wednesday afternoon to millions of cell phones.

Can tight end Trevon Wesco become a bigger part of West Virginia’s offense?

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Trevon Wesco has the build of a blocking tight end, at 6-foot-4 and 274 pounds. When he’s used as a pass-catcher, he can be a problem to bring down. Ask the three Texas Tech defenders who spun, twisted and twirled 20 yards downfield last Saturday attempting to stop Wesco after a catch

“Sweet Spot with A.T.’ podcast: Can West Virginia win an Oscar?

On Episode 49 of "The Sweet Spot with A.T." podcast, we wonder whether the West Virginia-Kansas football game will take a back seat to a visit from five-star basketball recruit.

Mid-Ohio Valley Report: Week 7

Parkersburg's matchup against George Washington features a pair of prolific offenses.

North Central high school football report: Week 7

— By Kyle Wiggs GAMES TO WATCH Morgantown (3-3) at Wheeling Park (4-1) Morgantown coach Matt Lacy wants to see more consistency on offense during the second half of the season. After scoring 28 points in the first half during a week five win over Linsly, MHS was shutout in the first half last week

National Park designation could come at a cost for sportsmen

Hunting is currently allowed in the New River Gorge, changing the NPS designation could end it forever and create dramatic changes in fisheries management as well.

PEIA Task Force member says governor’s funding proposal likely motivated by politics, not economics

Delegate Bates says Gov. Justice's $100 million proposal for PEIA will not necessarily address ongoing concerns about the agency.

Justice Loughry’s federal trial starts with 2 interpretations of wrongdoing

Federal prosecutors presenting their case against suspended state Supreme Court justice.

Southwestern Report: Week 7

Huntington and Hurricane square off in an important Class AAA showdown.

Celebrations are being planned at West Virginia’s 3 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018

Those schools are Allen T. Allison Elementary School in Hancock County, Mount Lookout Elementary School in Nicholas County and East Lynn Elementary School in Wayne County.