Day: October 12, 2018 Archives


FridayOctober 12, 2018

Senate to reconvene Monday despite impeachment trial blocked

House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, also said they are prepared to move forward with the scheduled impeachment hearings.

Most intriguing QB in Ames Saturday — Will Grier or Brock Purdy?

AMES, Iowa — Even as Will Grier’s touchdown-slinging reputation precedes him, it’s the other quarterback who makes West Virginia-Iowa State intriguing Saturday. True freshman Brock Purdy dazzled in his first extended action by accounting for 402 yards and five touchdowns when the Cyclones upset then-No. 25 Oklahoma State 48-42 on the road. Now Purdy goes

High school football roundup: Martinsburg ties state record with 36th straight win; Applemen edge Wheeling Park

Martinsburg can set a new state record for consecutive victories next Friday.

W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Loughry guilty on 11 counts, not guilty on 10 counts; jury hangs on 1 count

Reporters asked if he will now resign from the state Supreme Court, but Loughry said nothing.

Charges filed against driver, parents, after toddler killed in hit-and-run

The child was wandering alone on the road when the incident occurred.

Executive Air Terminal, owner punished for storing hazardous waste

Executive Air had provided fueling and other services for private and commercial aircraft at Yeager Airport.

Cooler fall temperatures a signal of vibrant fall foliage still ahead

Emily Hatfield of the West Virginia Tourism Office said there are several factors that help determine the intensity and timing of fall colors.

Gold & Blue Lunch: Predicting what’ll happen in Ames for No. 6 WVU

How The MetroNews Sports staff forecasts the Big 12 game in Ames between the Mountaineers (5-0, 3-0) and Iowa State (2-3, 1-2).

Two killed in Mercer County I-77 wreck

State Police are investigating.

Tom Kleeh confirmed to replace senior status judge Irene Keeley

Kleeh, a member of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in the firm's labor and employment group, is a graduate of West Virginia University College of Law.

Trial continued until February for Lewis County DUI-with-death case

Whitney Marie Chipps was charged with driving under the influence causing death after a vehicle accident in Lewis County in December 2016.

Marshall at Old Dominion: 3 things to watch for

Marshall looks to stay above .500 when it plays at Old Dominion.

T.J. Simmons stepping up as another trusted target for Will Grier

Will Grier's confidence is growing in all of his wide receivers. Sophomore T.J. Simmons is the latest beneficiary of West Virginia's more widespread distribution.