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FridayAugust 9, 2019

Former WVU student acquitted on terroristic threat charges

The Monongalia County jury found Zachary Ryan Johnson not guilty on two charges of making a terroristic threat and a lesser included misdemeanor of threatening communication by use of an electronic device.

LSU graduate transfer punter Josh Growden joining West Virginia

A graduate transfer from LSU fills an immediate need for the Mountaineers

State secures thousands for 24 airports

The West Virginia Aeronautics Commission approved the grants at its meeting earlier this week.

Hunting group will continue to seek management changes for whitetail deer

The President of Mountaineer QDMA says while a delay in the vote to lower buck limit was disappointing, he believes the measure will be enacted eventually and will be a positive for all West Virginia hunters.

West Virginia defense too much for CC Basketball Academy

West Virginia’s defensive pressure made all the difference in its 115-50 victory Friday against CC Basketball Academy at Valencia, Spain. It was the second of two exhibition games for the Mountaineers during their tour of the country. Their two wins have come by an average of 46.5 points. After trailing, 11-9, midway through the first

Prosecutor: social media reports of biker “war” is misinformation

Marion County Prosecutor Jeff Freeman put out a statement Friday.

State firefighting team headed to Oregon

Wildfires expected in the next few days.

Marshall, Yeager partner with state departments to grow aerospace industry

Marshall School of Aviation ready for take off.

Safety swap: Bonamico moves to spear, Tykee Smith drops back

True freshman defensive back Tykee Smith has impressed enough in fall camp to prompt an early position swap.

Fresh faces, unchanged expectations for Fairmont Senior

Polar Bears breaking in several new starters after finishing 14-0 a year ago.

There are no bad days at the State Fair

Ag Commissioner Kent Leonhardt urges everyone to celebrate Agriculture in Greenbrier County

CEO: Wheeling Hospital looking to add services, employees after announced OVMC closure

On MetroNews 'Talkline,' CEO Doug Harrison said he was most concerned about the behavioral health services currently offered at Ohio Valley Medical Center which is slated for closure later this year.

Storm leaves behind damage in Fairmont, surrounding area

Many believe it was a microburst that moved through Thursday afternoon.

Mercer County man found guilty of 2017 Christmas Eve murder

Roger Lemons, Jr. will be sentenced in October.

Mingo Central seeks 8th consecutive playoff berth behind dynamic offense

The Miners averaged over 44 points per game in 2018.

House of Delegates Republicans raise red flag over “red flag” law

Several Republican members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are raising a red flag over “red flag” laws. The debate started nationally following the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton when President Trump got behind the idea. “We must make sure that those judged to pose a grave risk to public safety do

One person dead in Berkeley County wreck

The incident involved a motorcycle.