20 years since two died at Aracoma Coal’s Alma #1 mine

Elvis Hatfield and Don Bragg died of smoke inhalation when a belt fire filled the mine entry where they were working with thick smoke

Arctic front will bring extremely cold air into W.Va.

Bundle up, a cold spell is upon us in West Virginia

House votes for $8 million emergency fund for distressed county school boards

The emergency fund could be used for any county defined as financially distressed, but officials said Hancock is the only one known to be eligible right now.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service calls West Virginians to carry on his mission

The West Virginia Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission hosted its annual service on Monday.

Company touting new coal technology process announces plans to locate in W.Va. again

Frontieras North America picked West Virginia over Texas and Wyoming, but made a similar announcement in 2022

MetroNews This Morning 1-19-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Monday, January 19, 2026

Wayne continues to deal with water issues after vandalism, spill

Testing of water samples continues.

Winter Views, Festive Fun & Snowy Hikes

Reasons West Virginia is worth a winter trip: Scenic Hikes Home to one of America’s newest national parks, 36 state parks and nine state forests, there is no shortage of hiking trails here in the Mountain State. Take on challenging, uphill climbs that lead to incomparable overlooks or leisurely stroll through a winter wonderland of

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations scheduled across the state Monday

Charleston will kick things off at 10 a.m.

Education Alliance accepting applications for second annual School-Business Partnership Awards

Deadline to apply is February 28

Capito: Hydrogen hub will come to fruition but market moving slower than expected

Capito says the market for hydrogen has not developed as quickly as they wanted.

PJM says West Virginia’s electric transmission infrastructure needs a major upgrade

The group which oversees the region's power grid says it expects demand for electricity to explode in a few short years

Drunk driver strikes funeral home, parked car in Charleston

Driver charged with DUI.

Man wanted in Morgantown arrested in nearby Pennsylvania

Man wanted in strangulation case.

McMillion says governor’s request of $20 million for parks will be well spent

Director says continued investment in parks is another form of economic development because it creates a better quality of life.

Marion County parents charged in malnutrition case

Investigation is continuing.

Developers of Progressive Recovery Housing Model in Eastern Panhandle look to its expansion

Kearneysville site an early success.

Diver on recent mine accident hopes skills become future resources for mine rescue

A group which specializes in flooded cave rescues reflects on the difficulties of diving in a mine rescue scenario.

Find Affordable Coziness

After a day of hitting the slopes, chasing waterfalls or any snowy adventure you take in West Virginia, you’ll be ready to gather around a fireplace and warm up with some hot cocoa. Almost Heaven will make you feel at home, from classic, rustic cabins to vacation-style homes. Make your winter getaway complete and warm

Friends, friends family gather in Shepherdstown for Harvey investiture ceremony

Former Jefferson County prosecutor Matt Harvey credits many at investiture ceremony.