Boone County law enforcement asks for help finding missing autistic man

Alexander Shear, 24, went missing Tuesday morning in Danville.

Lawsuit asks Supreme Court to mandate overhaul West Virginia school funding system

The filing led by attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union-West Virginia asks the justices to mandate that the Legislature and state officials reform the entire public school funding system to eliminate statewide funding inequities.

Kanawha County man convicted in child pornography case

A 12-member jury found Leo Smith, Jr., 21, guilty of possessing and distributing child pornography on his cellphone.

Work to shore up Crooked Creek in Point Pleasant delayed by high water

Continued high water on the Ohio River has hampered efforts to get equipment in place and make the emergency repairs.

Marshall welcomes alumni back for homecoming weekend

Activities pick-up Friday and continue into Saturday.

WVU Police issue caution statement prior to first football night game

Mountaineers play Oklahoma State Saturday night.

MetroNews This Morning 9-25-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Friday. September 25, 2026

Three-vehicle crash in Harrison County that included school bus sends young child to hospital

Crash remains under investigation.

Embattled former Brooke High principal posts bond, now held on home confinement

Eric James, 53, is accused of planting hidden cameras in girls' dressing rooms at Brooke High School.

Cabell County man charged with murdering three-month-old daughter testifies during fourth day of trial

Shannon Overstreet, 53, of Huntington, maintained that he didn't murder his daughter, Angel, but did admit that he "cremated" her body.

Plane makes emergency landing at Yeager Airport; no injuries reported

Plane diverted after report of smoke in the cockpit.

Crane collapses putting HVAC system on church in Nitro; second crane called in to clear scene

No injuries reported.

Free naloxone handed out in Monongalia County on Save a Life Day

2,000 life-saving kits were available.

Toyota’s plant in Putnam County celebrates 30-year anniversary

Toyota has invested $3.3 billion since coming to the Mountain State in 1996.

Late surge of large claims cuts into PEIA’s otherwise solid year

This continued a trend where the financial reports for the agency have been generally stable.

South Charleston police say driver involved in fatal collision where boy died committed no traffic violations

Investigation shows driver was not speeding and had green light at the intersection.

Senate could vote on data center utility costs bill, but might delay permitting reform

A vote on energy permitting reform legislation in the Senate now seems unlikely to happen before the upcoming midterm elections.

Boone County begins the all too familiar process of flood recovery

Damage is significant in one small community of Boone County

Jury deliberating case of Kanawha County man charged with having hundreds of child pornography images on phone

Leo Smith, Jr. is charged with possessing over 600 images of child pornography.

Salango states opposition to plastics recycler

Kanawha County Commission President says Clean Seas needs to do more to allay the fears of residents living near the planned plastics recycling site in Quincy