Day: May 24, 2019 Archives


FridayMay 24, 2019

Senate majority rolls out draft of big new education bill

The "Student Success Act" is 144 pages.

6 straight wins puts WVU in prime hosting position — just ask Darius Hill

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Two wins at the Big 12 baseball tournament, and six straight overall, gave West Virginia’s postseason resume a bump at a crucial time. How big of a bump? “We go to Darius for that,” said second baseman Tyler Doanes. “He’s the stat guy who keeps up with everything. He’s amazing with

Holiday motorists encounter increased Turnpike tolls for first time

Toll collectors are hearing some complaints.

Memorial Day weekend means the start of boating season

A lack of life jackets, reckless operation, and drinking will quickly draw officers to your boat

Man accused of killing Morgan County teen waives time requirement for hearing

Services for Riley Crossman scheduled for this weekend.

Florida man arrested after death threats and high speed chase

Deputies say Michael Parton drove from Florida in a stolen vehicle, with intentions to kidnap his estranged wife and kill her boyfriend in Jackson County

Winfield man killed in Putnam crash

Wreck occurred Friday morning.

Man arraigned on murder charge in wife’s 2016 suspected death

Arthur Owen Woods in court Friday after recent grand jury indictment.

Memorial Day weekend expected to be among busiest ever

43 million people nationwide are expected to be traveling over the holiday weekend.

Memorial Day, 2019: ‘No heroic sacrifice is ever lost.’

As we head into the holiday weekend, it is understandable that thoughts turn to the coming summer, the benefits of relaxation and relief from the confines of a West Virginia winter.  We might not give a second thought to the notion that living in a free and secure country enables us to pursue not only

Brandon White makes ‘ridiculous’ grabs as Mountaineers trip top-seeded Texas Tech

After making two highlight catches that preserved the lead in a tight game, White knocked in an insurance run as No. 19 West Virginia pulled away from No. 10 Texas Tech 5-1 in the Big 12 tournament.

OKC notebook: Manoah edges Kilian in another Big 12 pitcher’s duel

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Top-seeded Texas Tech had its chances against Alek Manoah, putting the leadoff batter aboard five times through six innings.  But the Big 12 pitcher of the year ultimately limited the Big 12’s best offense by stranding eight baserunners, and fourth-seeded West Virginia used some late-innings offense to seal a 5-1 win.