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SundayMarch 17, 2024

Elkins officials look into possible annexation to grow the city

Mayor Jerry Marco and City Clerk Sutton Stokes are encouraging more businesses to consider Elkins.

Process under consideration to select new Region 4 representative since elevation of Board

Opening created with selection of first executive director of WV First Foundation.

West Virginia Department of Education to host school safety conferences across four regions of the state

The safety conferences are expected to be held this spring in Lewisburg, Romney, Wheeling, and Charleston.

Work underway to bring new tram systems to Pipestem, Hawks Nest State Parks

The tram systems replacement at the parks are part of Governor Jim Justice's multi-million dollar investment in infrastructure upgrades across all West Virginia State Parks.

Bishop says Catholic schools would continue with current West Virginia vaccination standards

House Bill 5105 removes vaccination requirements for students in virtual public schools, and it also would allow private and parochial schools to set their own standards.

First pedestrian and vehicle safety ordinance violations heard in Monongalia County

Anti-panhandling measure results in fines in magistrate court.

SaturdayMarch 16, 2024

The Lofts clean up underway, residents salvage what they can

Friday lightning caused Morgantown area blaze.

Suspect arrested in Philippi murder investigation

Shooting suspect Michael Mussi was arrested around 8 a.m. Saturday along Route 57 in Barbour County

Clay County Schools honor WWII veteran as their newest high school graduate

Charles Bird, 99, received his high school diploma Friday.

Nobody hurt when aircraft runs off the runway in Logan County

Family travelling from South Carolina to New York was stopping for fuel when the plane skidded off the runway as it landed

FridayMarch 15, 2024

Red Cross assisting displaced Lofts residents in Mon County

At least 50 people have been displaced.

PSC wants better agreement between Gauley Bridge PSD and West Virginia American Water

Public Service Commission rejects submitted proposal says it leaves failing utility with too much control.

Wren Baker talks about the basketball coaching search

Baker spoke about the search on Friday's MetroNews Talkline and wouldn't put any timeline or number on candidates or direction other than to say he's focused on the future of WVU basketball

DOH worker injured in Harrison County, woman arrested

Worker was on a crew of three setting out traffic diversion equipment on U.S. Route 50 in Clarksburg when he was struck

Manchin on independent run for U.S. Senate: ‘That’s not where I’m going’

Manchin said of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, 'He knows I've already made my decision. I'm happy with my decision.' '

Bishop Brennan releases letter against IVF treatments

This comes after Alabama's governor signed a bill into law this week to protect access to in-vitro fertilization this week.

Lightning suspected cause in Morgantown fire

Blaze occurred at The Lofts.

MetroNews This Morning 3-15-24

Summary of West Virginia news/sports/weather for Friday, March 15, 2024

5 Ravenswood players follow in older brothers’ footsteps during state tournament run

The Red Devils advanced in Class AA over Chapmanville Thursday.