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WednesdayAugust 7, 2019

Fleischauer, Doyle working on ‘red flag’ law

The lawmakers' push is in the wake of mass shootings last weekend in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio.

State investigators still looking for suspects in Nicholas County arson case

Two homes and a mobile home trailer in Summersville were destroyed last month.

Howell appointed to Commission on Interstate Cooperation

House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, made the appointment, which was announced Wednesday.

HealthNet, Highmark West Virginia reach multi-year deal

HealthNet Aeromedical Services is the only aeromedical provider for Highmark West Virginia customers.

Mercer County students head back Thursday

Classes begin on Thursday in the county.

Mountaineers hoping both transfer receivers will help right away

George Campbell and Sean Ryan both add length to West Virginia's receiving corps. But will they make an immediate impact?

Trial begins for former WVU student accused of making terroristic threat

Zachary Ryan Johnson was indicted on two counts of making a terroristic threat by the May 2019 grand jury.

Manchin discusses possible legislative approaches to mass shootings

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., spoke to reporters on Wednesday.

Port Authority delays final decision on Prichard facility

Leasing or auctioning off intermodal facility still under investigation.

Robert C. Byrd looking to build on last year’s nine-win season

Xavier Lopez, Jeremiah King factor heavily into Eagles' plans as they move ahead without Ghovan Davidson.

Morrisey wants lawsuit against gun bill dropped

Morrisey filed his motion this week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.

Wheeling user fee closer to reality following public hearing

City council held a public meeting on Tuesday.

Photos of overdose victims motivate federal prosecutor

U.S. Attorney for Southern West Virginia Mike Stuart discussed recent drug sentencing Wednesday on MetroNews "Talkline."

Injured trooper stable after second surgery

Trooper Josh Tallman underwent a second surgery Wednesday.

Natural gas industry leader says years of production increase threatened

Executive Director of WVONGA spoke on Wednesday's MetroNews 'Talkline.'

Name released in Boone fatal crash

Man, 21, died in Tuesday collision.

Worker killed at Kanawha County prep plant

Preliminary investigation indicates worker was electrocuted

Talented Bluefield seeks return trip, different result at Super Six

Five Division 1 players are featured on the Beavers' roster.

Trump’s ‘Nixon goes to China’ moment

President Trump is scheduled to visit El Paso and Dayton today in the aftermath of mass shootings that left 31 people dead and many more injured.  White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said the President “has wanted to go there since he learned of these tragedies.” Several Democrats have said Trump should not go to El