Day: February 15, 2019 Archives


FridayFebruary 15, 2019

Parkersburg girls pull off state swim title with thrilling finish

Big Reds close strong to repeat as state champs.

Senate to receive education omnibus on Monday

The House of Delegates passed the sweeping legislation Thursday while making changes

Kennesaw State rallies past West Virginia 5-3 in baseball opener

Alek Manoah struck out 13 batters over six innings, a dominant performance that went to waste thanks to a letdown by West Virginia's bullpen and a key error.

West Virginia women look to solidify NCAA tourney status against TCU

West Virginia's women's short-handed basketball team can strengthen its NCAA tournament resume with a win over TCU on Saturday.

Shorthanded Mountaineers find Kansas dealing with its own attrition

LAWRENCE, Kan.  — One by one they have fallen by the wayside, each with their own individual story, but all having a detrimental effect on West Virginia’s basketball program. First it was 6-foot-8 center Sagaba Konate, who has missed the last 16 games with a right knee injury. Then came junior guard Beetle Bolden, who

Woman allegedly abducted from Ruby Memorial; found in 30 minutes

Ruby Memorial Hospital security saw Kristina Dalton being shoved into a grey Chevrolet Lumina with a red driver’s side door by her ex-boyfriend, Andrew McIntyre.

Substance use pilot project expanding to eastern panhandle

Gov. Jim Justice says state DHHR and WVU Medicine will work together in Berkeley and Jefferson counties.

Bridgeport boys win state championship in convincing fashion

Indians' depth a big factor in program's first state title since 2010.

Bill to allow guided bear hunting in W.Va. clears Senate

The state's largest bear hunting organization is the most ardent critic of the idea.

D’Antoni irate with Marshall’s effort in loss to UAB

Rough stretch continues for Herd with latest home loss.

Manchin says Trump “does not have a leg to stand on” when declaring national emergency

Manchin does not support Trump declaring a national emergency now.

Preston accident victim dies; family asks for support for other injured boys

Brayden Bishoff died 9:40 p.m. Thursday, according to a Facebook post by his parents.

Delegates question DMV commissioner over motor voter and kiosks

DMV commissioner is subpoenaed to appear before committee.

Class AA girls basketball postseason preview

With the postseason set to begin on Saturday, Greg Carey and Joe Brocato break down the Class AA girls pairings.

West Virginia woman joins calls for more cervical cancer prevention efforts worldwide

Brady Medovic, who is from Wheeling, lost her sister to cervical cancer in 2009.

Dozens taken into custody during Jackson County drug sweep

Chief Deputy Ross Mellinger says everybody is a winner in the county.

Monongalia County woman admits to child pornography charge

Tara Ponceroff pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting production of child pornography.

Be careful what you wish for

History reveals politics driving game management can often have disastrous results

Manchin, Capito among senators confirming Barr

William Barr was sworn in Thursday.