PSC wants Gauley River PSD, West Virginia American Water operating deal executed

Water service to Mount Olive State Prison at center of order.

One worker dead, 2 workers injured at I-79 work site on Monongalia-Marion county line

State police are investigating.

Greenbrier County hardwood floor plant to close

Mullican Flooring in Ronceverte will close and put 70 employees out of work.

DNR director addresses case of employee’s hunting violations

A case of game law citations against a DNR employee, already adjudicated through the court system, is creating a stir among hunters on social media.

West Virginia Supreme Court considers clash over ultimate authority on education rules

The way the balance has typically been struck in practice is that the Legislature passes laws about education and the superintendent and state board are responsible for filling out the details through specific rules.

Calls continue for Berkeley County House candidate to withdraw after troubling social media posts surface

Chris Clagett, who is seeking the 91st District House of Delegates seat, reportedly made disparaging comments against African-American women and Muslims.

Justices weigh whether House lawfully declared delegate’s seat vacant after his arrest

Fight over Republican appointment tests limits of judicial power over legislature.

Names released in South Charleston fatal accidents

Names released in head-on crash and child struck within hours of each other.

MetroNews This Morning 9-22-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Tuesday, September 22, 2026

State Senate candidates have opinions on Flock cameras

Oliverio, Williams, Richmond seeking 13th District seat.

Child dies after getting struck by vehicle in South Charleston

Reports initially indicated the child was in critical condition.

Trial begins for Cabell County man charged with killing infant daughter

Shannon Overstreet, 53, allegedly killed his 3-month-old in 2021 and disposed of her body in Kentucky.

Fired Brooke High principal waives preliminary hearing, could be placed on home confinement

Eric James is charged with allegedly planting cameras in girls' dressing rooms at the school.

Final defendant sentenced in Fairmont drug-related killing

Jayden Cheriza gets probation after finishing Anthony Center program.

Two dead in multi-vehicle crash on Dunbar Toll Bridge

South Charleston police are investigating Monday afternoon crash.

$40 trillion national debt leads Manchin back to Congress, this time as a witness for budget panel

The panel's topic was "America's Fiscal Future: Examining the Need for a Fiscal Commission and went almost three hours at a field hearing in Dallas, Texas.

PSC tells Appalachian Power, Black Diamond to start talking about possible purchase deal

Status hearing held Monday.

Monongalia County prosecutor takes charges against Noel Devine straight to grand jury

Mountaineer football great, current staff member indicted on 4 criminal counts in connection with alleged attack on girlfriend.

Flood watch extended through Wednesday in 28 West Virginia counties

Heavy rainfall is expected.

State highway officials remind drivers about roadkill, continue to send crews for dead animal pickup

According to State Farm Insurance, 1 in 40 West Virginians will hit a deer or an animal on the road.