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MondayOctober 28, 2019

Marshall University launch public phase of campaign

"Marshall Rises" comes in light of growth at the university and recent rankings from U.S. News & World Report placing Marshall as one of the top universities in the country.

Huntington City Council approves mayor, council raises

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Huntington City Council approved a significant pay raise during its meeting on Monday. The raise, which will go into effect by 2021, will mean an increase in the mayor’s salary from $85,000 to $114,5000. Council members will receive between $40 and $50 more a month. Members of the city council currently

Search for missing Virginia teenager expanded to multiple states, including West Virginia

Isabel Hicks, 14, was last seen Oct. 21 in Bumpass, Virginia.

DHHR announces foster care ombudsman, retains legal counsel in lawsuit

Pamela Woodman-Kaehler previously served as a Child Protective Services worker in the agency's Harrison County office.

WVU Medicine approved for kidney transplant services

The move makes WVU Medicine the state's first and only fully functional multi-organ transplant center.

Photo gallery: Martinsburg defeats Jefferson 60-21, wins 51st consecutive game

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Photos from Martinsburg’s 60-21 win over Jefferson, giving the Bulldogs their 51st consecutive victory. (Photos courtesy of Christopher C. Davis/@EP_BigCameraGuy)

Clarksburg police chief takes oath

Mark Kiddy says having a larger force key moving forward.

State concerned proposed SNAP changes will impact free meals at school

State Department of Education and DHHR crafting response to be filed during public comment period.

Photo gallery: Chapmanville defeats Logan 48-26

LOGAN, W.Va. — Photos from Chapmanville’s 48-26 win at Logan. The Tigers led 19-18 at halftime and collected their fifth consecutive win. (Photos courtesy of Boothe Davis/Captured by the Moment Photography)

Bonus photo gallery: Cabell Midland stays perfect with win at Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Photos from Cabell Midland’s 28-7 win at Huntington, which improved the Knights’ record to 9-0. (Photos courtesy of Chuck Roberts)

Neal Brown bars Mountaineers from using youth as a crutch

Neal Brown is tired of West Virginia's youthful roster being used as an excuse -- even by himself.

Work to convert Charleston tower into apartments is underway

A $9 Million dollar project aims to transform the Atlas Building into high end housing in downtown Charleston.

Yeager Airport to receive $3.1 FEMA grant to pay hillside collapse debt

Feds to reimburse airport for debris removal.

Big 12 announces game time for West Virginia-Texas Tech game

Game time and channel have been announced for West Virginia's Nov. 9 game against Texas Tech.

Family holds out hope for missing W.Va. hunter in Utah

Despite missing for two weeks, Carl Crumrine's son says his dad had a strong instinct for survival and being prepared in the outdoors.

With W.Va. budget cuts likely, Carmichael questions prior revenue estimate increases

Minority Leader Prezioso says Legislature should have said 'no' more often.

Oak Glen on verge of unbeaten regular season

Golden Bears closing in on first postseason appearance in eight years.

Huntington, St. Albans fire departments chosen for national pilot program

Over the next year, the National Fire Protection Association's Community Risk Reduction pilot program will focus on data collection in the name of fire prevention.

Excitement abounds over new Marshall baseball stadium

Former Major League pitcher Rick Reed donates $1 million.