Bids to be opened next month for the first public-private infrastructure project in the state

Gateway project into Morgantown will mean changes at what's been known as Star City exit.

West Virginia receives high credit rating on lottery, excess lottery revenue bonds

Fitch Ratings upgraded its evaluation of West Virginia's lottery and excess lottery bonds to AA- with a "stable outlook."

State Public Service Commission approves Fayette County utilities’ $13 million sale to West Virginia-American Water

The Armstrong Public Service District, Kanawha Falls Public Service District, and Page-Kincaid Public Service District must be dissolved by the Fayette County Commission to finalize the transaction.

United Way Day of Caring helps non-profits save money

1,250 volunteers fan out over 6 counties to help.

National Hunting and Fishing Day this Saturday at Stonewall

Event set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Stonewall Resort State Park in Lewis County

Ascend in Capital City marks one-year anniversary, receives $500K donation for continued growth

106 people have moved to Charleston in the first year of the Charleston Area Alliance.

Wheeling enters MOU with data center developer

Mayor Denny Magruder says the proposed data center is an opportunity to remove an eyesore and create economic development for the city many years into the future

Nuclear hub initiative is a ‘buffet’ of possibilities, West Virginia energy chief says

The integrated hubs are designed to support the entire nuclear cycle, including fuel enrichment, advanced reactor deployment and used material reprocessing.

Senate version of the Protect College Sports Act heads to full floor for vote

Capito says Tuesday night vote shows bipartisan support.

Shawnee Sports Complex shooters released on probation after alternative sentences

Zion Clark and Antonio Jacobs III finished programs at the Anthony Correctional Center.

Mason County flood clean-up continues, Nscale helping out

Several dozen workers assisted local church with calls for help.

Charleston cruiser struck in early morning work zone collision

Police officer taken to hospital as a precaution.

Administration, industry officials tell lawmakers capacity from coal-fired power plants will continue to be needed

Testimony before lawmakers at interim committee meetings.

MetroNews This Morning 9-16-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

State Transportation Secretary reports more signage, barrier assessment coming to elevated Charleston interstate

Todd Rumbaugh addressed lawmakers Tuesday in Charleston.

Harrison County education board welcomes new superintendent; receives updates on finances, flooding

Tuesday marked outgoing Superintendent Dr. Dora Stutler's final meeting before her retirement.

State Treasurer Pack and his wife funding 52 scholarships for southern West Virginians to attend WVU Tech

The WVU Tech alum says those 52 scholarships will be distributed over a seven-year period.

Full-time concentration on recruitment boosting state police numbers

Social media the number-1 factor.

West Virginia starts fiscal year on fairly solid ground; eyes energy markets and consumer spending

Cash flow strong as income, sales taxes lead revenue gains.

Officials hope Ascend success transfers to the health care sector

Program leader says there's a 14 percent projected shortfall for clinicians and 19 percent for registered nurses across the state.