Concerned West Virginians speak out against proposed Monongalia County power plant

The state Public Service Commission hosted a public comment session Wednesday in Charleston.

As judge’s expected date hits on $500 million Greenbrier financing, Omni affiliate asks what’s up

White Sulphur Springs Holdings alleges refinancing delays threaten debt interests.

Names released in Kanawha County stabbing, deadly officer-involved shooting

Three men and a K-9 involved.

Harrison County Commission rejects Kimble’s attempt for new election in contesting of May vote results

Delegate Laura Kimble finished six votes behind Tim McNeely in the May 12 Republican Primary.

PSC announces moves on water pressure standards, Verizon copper line escrow fund

Commission will get future reports.

With grant money coming, WVU with Pitt, Carnegie Mellon set to begin RETI work

WVU President Michael Benson says gaining of record-setting grant is proof of what can happen with like-minded universities combine efforts.

Pennsylvania woman charged after taking injured child from Preston County campground

Girl injured at Big Bear Lake.

Investigating trooper details child abuse charges against Webster County mother

Bella Carpenter's 17-month-old daughter suffered multiple fractures and internal bruising.

Woman leads police on chase, Charles Town Police cruiser flipped; suspect in custody

Berkeley County woman faces multiple charges.

Student Success Summit brings educators of all kinds to Charleston

Participants will spend two days working to improve educational outcomes.

Weirton man charged in connection with wife’s death

Husband is currently hospitalized.

MetroNews This Morning 7-15-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Secretary of State says federal judge was right to dismiss DOJ’s unredacted voter data claims

As in the other states, lawyers for West Virginia argued the Justice Department request lacks a specific factual basis and pursues a pretextual purpose related to immigration enforcement rather than voting rights.

Belle residents learn about, discuss proposed Clean-Seas plastic repurposing plant

BELLE, W.Va. — A plastic repurposing plant was the topic of a multi-hour town hall meeting in eastern Kanawha County hosted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. Over 50 residents in the town of Belle attended a public comment hearing Tuesday evening to learn more about a proposed plastic-conversion facility planned for the

DEP hands down enforcement order on company preparing data center site in Mason County after second muddy event

Agency says Monarch Cloud Campus will have to immediately repair and strengthen the stormwater controls that didn't work during recent storm.

WVU-led partnership awarded $320 million to develop advanced manufacturing, grid security

The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium a big winner in National Science Foundation competition.

Charleston man enters plea for May shots-fired incident near Laidley Field

Jakai Harrison, 20, pleaded guilty to one count of wanton endangerment with a firearm.

Standoff in Kanawha County ends in death of stabbing suspect; K-9 also stabbed

Deputies say man refused to come out of house.

Sistersville Ferry to soon be back in service

Sistersville city council agrees to fund the last $30,000 needed for a replacement tow

Woman arrested for broken windows, fire near Cabell County Courthouse

Lora Stevens, 32, was arrested early Tuesday morning.