Month: August 2019 Archives


WednesdayAugust 28, 2019

DraftKings Sportsbook app arrives in West Virginia

The app launched Wednesday morning through Hollywood Casino in Charles Town.

Raleigh County physician accused of raping teen, recording the incident

Dr. Zouhair Kabbara is also accused of sexual assault and sexual harassment in separate lawsuits.

Herd ready for opener against VMI

Inexperienced Marshall players should benefit from matchup with Keydets.

Man who strangled girlfriend, shot state trooper gets max sentence

Jeremiah Yeager sentenced in Lincoln County Circuit Court.

Mid-Ohio Valley Report: Week 1

A rematch of last season's Class A title game and two Class AAA matchups featuring playoff teams from a year ago highlight the opening week.

For WVU and JMU coaches, opener a battle of multiple unknowns

In a battle of coaching debuts, scouting will be a challenge for both sides of Saturday's season opener.

W.Va. senator is arrested following prostitution sting

Senator Mike Maroney accused of using cell phone to solicit prostitution.

After 2 road playoff wins, Weir reloads behind speedy Sebastian Spencer

The Red Riders won ten games in 2018 and return several key contributors.

Championship rematch highlights Week 1 slate in Class A

Williamstown visits Wheeling Central Catholic in the MetroNews Game of the Week.

Neal Brown wins the off-season

When Dudley DeGroot arrived in Morgantown in 1948 to coach the WVU football team, he already had nearly 20 years of college and professional head coaching experience.  His first year with the Mountaineers continued his previous history of success—the team went 9-3. His second, and what would be his final season, was a disappointment.  The

Boone County Commission asking for 20 percent spending cut

Official budgets are scheduled to be proposed next week.

TuesdayAugust 27, 2019

Morgantown Utility Board moves forward on Route 3 proposal

Regulatory approval could happen by mid-November.

West Virginia Chamber of Commerce summit begins Wednesday

The annual event is taking place at the Greenbrier resort.

Yale law professor: Oklahoma decision likely to impact other drug cases

Abbe Gluck, the facility director of the Yale Law School's Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy, appeared on Tuesday's MetroNews "Talkline."

Early numbers show decline in calls, crime at start of WVU fall semester

The Morgantown Police Department notes the figures are preliminary, the numbers of calls for service declined 14.5% from 2018 to this year.

State issues warning regarding severe pulmonary illness, vaping

The health alert from State Health Officer Dr. Catherine Slemp comes after multiple states have reported cases of severe pulmonary illness involving young people who have vaped certain products.

Understated Austin Kendall ready for time to shine at West Virginia

Austin Kendall won the starting job for the Mountaineers, but he won't be ditching his workmanlike attitude.

Marshall, Sodexo cut ties with longtime hot dog vendor Stewarts

The owner, a member of the House of Delegates, has been criticized for actions in the past.

Blankenship on Talkline: Appeal ‘definitely not over”

Former Massey Energy CEO reacts to federal magistrate's recommendation.