Day: March 12, 2019 Archives


TuesdayMarch 12, 2019

Trump signs environmental bill

The John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act includes multiple provisions impacting West Virginia.

Video Preview: Webster perfect, Central defending, contenders grow in Class A

Webster County puts perfection on the line in pursuit of state championship.

Capito, FEMA leader discuss Kanawha schools construction delay

Kanawha County Schools officials announced this month the opening dates for two new schools will likely be pushed back a year.

Culver on possibly playing with Sags next year? ‘Watch out’

Justin Jackson reports from Kansas City, where the Mountaineers prepare for a first-round Big 12 tournament game against Oklahoma.

Should ‘Roads to Prosperity’ turn toward West Virginia pothole repair?

“There is no doubt the Department of Transportation is doing great work on our Roads to Prosperity projects, but our secondary roads aren’t being addressed with the urgency needed,” Justice stated.

Wesco will be gone, but West Virginia tight ends will not be forgotten

West Virginia is losing its best tight end in decades, but it sounds as if Neal Brown won't allow the position to fall into hibernation.

Portion of Turnpike re-opens after overturned truck incident

The truck overturned in the southbound lanes at mile marker 16.

Three homers propel West Virginia to 9-3 win at Morehead State

West Virginia went deep early and often to pick up its fifth-straight win.

Class AA boys state preview: Chapmanville, Fairmont Senior could meet in championship again

Chapmanville and Fairmont Senior are two wins away from playing in the Class AA title game for a third straight season.

Supreme Court hears oral arguments in EQT Doddridge County trespassing case

Natural gas producer wants High Court to reverse lower court decision.

‘Drastic’ action may be next for North Central West Virginia’s road warriors

"This is a roads issue," Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said. "The survival of the state of West Virginia is basically now."

Fayette County woman accused of theft while victim was suffering heart attack

The suspect is accused of stealing jewelry and using the victim's ATM card.

HHOMA kicks off statewide listening tour

Four cities are scheduled for the tour.

Video Preview: Chapmanville looks to repeat, Polar Bears seek redemption in Class AA

Chapmanville and Fairmont Senior have met in the last two state championship games.

Girl Scouts celebrate 107th birthday

CEO of the Black Diamond Girl Scout Council in W.Va. appeared on MetroNews affiliate WMOV.

West Virginia poised to become 4th state to legalize online gambling for traditional casino games

The West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act was among the bills finalized on the last day of this year's regular legislative session.

Arrest made in connection to fatal Clarksburg shooting

Malik Corbin Edler, 19, of Clarksburg, is facing multiple felony charges as part of a drug deal gone bad. 

Three regional jail inmates hospitalized after confusing situation

One inmate at the South Central Regional Jail suffered a medical problem, the other two were overcome with pepper spray when they got out of hand during a transfer amid a reported gas leak.

Video Preview: Class AAA features undefeated favorite, several top contenders

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Take a look at the eight Class AAA boys basketball state tournament teams. For a complete preview of each team, check out: Greg Carey’s Class AAA tournament preview