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TuesdaySeptember 29, 2026

Man arrested after DUI crash, assault on healthcare worker

Wreck happened Sunday near Morgantown.

Missing autistic man found alive in Boone County

After seven days missing, 24-year old Alex Shear walked out of the woods on Price's Branch in Danville this morning about 7:30 a.m.

Maryland man sentenced to decade in prison for Charleston killing

Joshua Scales admitted to killing Ethan Chic-Colbert in 2025.

Capito says deal is at hand on long-sought permitting reform

'We are committed to a deal. We will probably commit to a vote after we come back after the election.'

MetroNews This Morning 9-29-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Tuesday, September 29, 2026

MondaySeptember 28, 2026

Berkeley County man charged with two misdemeanors for July 4 fatal crash in Shepherdstown

Jose Rosales-Matos reportedly hit Shepherdstown man Joseph Bullock with his car; Bullock later died from his injuries.

West Virginia Democrats looking for results in November with Election Day rapidly approaching

Democrats made their second stop on the Kitchen Table Tour on Monday night in Charleston.

Administration: Governor’s vow that ‘West Virginia will not be a dumping ground’ overrides first pitch to feds

West Virginia's initial, 48-page response proposed a phased approach that begins with spent fuel recycling and interim storage before expanding into advanced reactor deployment and manufacturing.

Barboursville man pleads guilty to laundering more than $600,000 through nonprofit vet clinic

Federal officials said that Jerod Vannater, 33, of Barboursville, used the money for online gambling.

WVU releases Clery Act report including hazing stats for the first time

Crime stats report required to be released annually.

Jail bill problems; calls for reform mount

Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango was a guest Monday on MetroNews "Talkline."

Pack: More students apply for Hope Scholarship in 75 percent, 50 percent funding windows

State Treasurer Larry Pack gave report at Monday's Hope Scholarship Board meeting.

Martinsburg man indicted on federal charges linked to Maryland carjackings, bank robberies

Jordon Redfern allegedly went on a crime spree earlier this month.

Huntington man charged in shooting waives preliminary hearing

20-year-old Chase Misner's case now goes to a grand jury for consideration.

PSC hearing on power plant rules balances worries over high electric bills with desire to run coal

The policy passed by the Legislature also required utilities to maintain their generating units and fuel inventories to allow them to achieve at least a 69 percent capacity factor.

Search continues for missing man in Boone County

It's been six days and no sign has been found of Alexander Shear

Cabell County jury says ‘no mercy’ for Shannon Overstreet

Huntington man who murdered 3-month-old daughter faces life in prison with no chance for parole.

West Virginia to pave way on $88 million federal energy rebate programs, savings on utility bills coming

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced new federal energy rebate programs Monday in the state Capitol building.