Day: March 28, 2014 Archives


FridayMarch 28, 2014

WVU overcomes bullpen collapse, beats Baylor 8-7 on 12th-inning walkoff

After the Bears tied it with a five-run ninth, Jackson Cramer helped West Virginia respond in Big 12 opener.

Second Alderson Broaddus student arrested in connection with Wesleyan fight

Virginia man allegedly refused to give police his cell phone.

Conviction in Berkeley County child death case

Father found guilty in son's abusive death.

Turnbull out as WVU wrestling coach after 36 years

Oliver Luck says national search is underway to replace NCAA's seventh-winningest active coach.

‘We are the experiment!’ Small crowd gathers to hear TAP results

Residents impacted by the water crisis say they have little peace of mind.

TAP study: Chemical found at all sample homes

Experts say the level of MCHM discovered in water was below what the state considered safe to drink.

West Liberty to play for first national championship

West Liberty plays on Saturday for the Division II national championship.

Wheeling mayor joins veto calls for minimum wage hike

Andy McKenzie said raises and overtime exemptions would cost his city an additional $400,000 next year.

Tomblin and staff reviewing bills with deadline looming

Governor has until Tuesday to sign or veto bills or they become law without his signature.

West Liberty faces Central Missouri for Division II championship

The Hilltoppers are looking to roll over the Mules on Saturday.

Cal Thomas says information important in abortion debate

Nationally syndicated columnist speaks in Morgantown.

Move over Cabell, Monongalia now third most populated county in state

Latest U.S. Census numbers show growth continues in greater Morgantown area.

NAPA Auto Parts Gold and Blue Now: Friday, March 28

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In this edition of the NAPA Auto Parts Gold and Blue Now, MetroNews sports contributor Brad Howe shares his take on Eron Harris transferring from WVU. We also hear from WVU pitcher Michael Bennett as the Mountaineers get ready to begin Big 12 play against Baylor this weekend from Charleston.

With Lakers sinking, Marshall gauges D’Antoni’s interest

Could longtime NBA coach be interested in coaching at his alma mater if his days in Los Angeles are numbered?

Still rolling: West Liberty edges USC-Aiken in D-II semifinal

Shawn Dyer poured in 30 points and the Hilltoppers advanced to their first national title game.

The crumbling business model of college sports

The landscape of major college sports is on course to change dramatically, and this time it’s not about conference realignment.   Consider these recent developments: –Former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon’s class-action anti-trust lawsuit against the NCAA is progressing.  O’Bannon wants to strike down the NCAA’s rule prohibiting college athletes from being compensated for the use

Parkersburg South’s McCutcheon captain of girls Class AAA all-state

A look at the Class AAA girls basketball all-state team.