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WednesdayJanuary 29, 2020

Technically speaking, Texas Tech beats West Virginia 89-81

In a foul-filled game at Texas Tech, it was ultimately West Virginia's defense that had no answer for Texas Tech.

Morgantown pharmacist sentenced for drug distribution scheme

Scott Tingler is serving for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances outside of the bounds of professional medical practice and filing a false tax return

Detroit man federally indicted for hookah bar shooting

U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart announced Wednesday that Kymonie Davis faces one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition.

Senate Judiciary Committee approves grease trap bill

Under Senate Bill 240, restaurants and commercial food establishments would be required to make grease traps more secure.

Delegates size up creation of ‘Mountaineer Impact Fund’ for W.Va. to partner with investors

Investment fund could put West Virginia's stamp of approval on capital investment projects.

Kanawha County delegate hopeful for movement on cannabis legislation

Mike Puskin appeared on Wednesday's MetroNews 'Talkline.'

Retired workers set to make their case at the capitol

CORPE looking for some help from lawmakers.

In surprising vote, Kanawha BOE names next superintendent

Board president says he is blindsided by move to surpass search process.

Bill requiring credit-debit options on Turnpike by July 2021 still alive in House

Committee rejects proposal to push back the chance to 2025.

Photo gallery: Dave Rogers earns 775th win as Martinsburg defeats Jefferson

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Photos from Martinsburg’s 89-49 win over Jefferson. MHS head coach Dave Rogers collected his 775th career victory. (Photos courtesy of Christopher C. Davis/@EP_BigCameraGuy)  

Shady Spring climbs to top of MetroNews Power Index

The Tigers are 1 of 4 unbeaten teams in West Virginia at 13-0.

Huggins says Mountaineers need win at Texas Tech to reach next level

Bob Huggins said his young team still needs to prove it is a real contender by earning a win in a hostile environment.

Teens face numerous charges for rocks thrown on I-64

Police say two teens face a wide array of juvenile petitions over destruction of property.

Logan’s David Early commits to Marshall

Wildcats' senior will join Chapmanville's Obinna Anochili-Killen on Thundering Herd.

Manchin continues calls for witness testimony in U.S. Senate trial of President Donald Trump

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) was a guest on Wednesday's MetroNews 'Talkline.'

Teams to watch and surprising squads in Class AA basketball

Greg Carey and Joe Brocato take a look around the state in Class AA basketball.

MetroNews This Morning 1-29-20

A report Senator Manchin could be one of the few Democrats favoring acquittal of President Trump in impeachment trial, Governor Justice defends President Trump and stands with Jerry Falwell Jr. to invite residents of Virginia to come on over to West Virginia, it’s day 22 of the Regular Legislative Session, fire destroys a Lincoln County

Governor, US Senate seats up in this year’s election

It will be a busy election year in West Virginia.

Judge’s ruling on ‘legislative immunity’ gives lawmakers get-out-of-jail card

Cynics have often argued that members of the West Virginia Legislature can get away with anything. That was frustrated hyperbole. But now, perhaps they really can! First, the background. Marion County Democrat Delegate Mike Caputo got in trouble when, during last year’s session, he became angry over a controversial display at the Capitol. According to