MetroNews This Morning 10-12-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Monday, October 12, 2026

Former Marshall broadcaster, sports administrator Frank Giardina has died

Award-winner broadcaster influenced many.

Harman School off to a great start under new management

About 20 students attend the school since became a private school after the Randolph County school board voted to close it back in May.

Mountaineer Food Bank excited about possibilities on Charleston’s west side

Mountaineer Food Bank will take over an ARPA grant to rehabilitate an old grocery store to serve the needs of the low income community.

Veteran Charleston Police Department member Webb preparing to take over as chief

Jason Webb, a 21-year member of the department, will replace outgoing chief Scott Dempsey on October 22.

Fatal crash on I-68 at Cheat Lake exit in Monongalia County

Wreck happened mid-morning Sunday.

Contractors Association of W.Va. leader reminds residents of importance of transportation infrastructure

CEO Jason Pizatella says it's easy to get swept away in the artificial intelligence announcements in the state, but never forget what takes you from "Point A to Point B."

Capito says permitting bill would blast away delays and protect approved projects

Capito expects Senate to take up permitting bill next month.

Mountain State space pioneer encouraged by United States Space Academy application

Homer Hickman is hopeful.

Morrisey issues statement about tree preservation in Mason County near Monarch Compute Campus

Governor Patrick Morrisey says he recognizes the historical and ecological importance of chestnut and chinquapin trees.

I-79 traffic snarled southbound in Harrison County following Mountaineer game

Wreck backs up postgame traffic for several miles.

Maryland woman arrested in Berkeley County on drugs, gun charges

State police are investigating.

WVU issues interim suspension to fraternity following hazing allegations

Lambda Chi chapter under investigation.

South Charleston police put down pit bulls after they killed other dogs and came at officer

The owner of the dogs issued citation.

Federal program to help young families rolls out in Morgantown

Gov. Patrick Morrisey, WVU announced Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Program.

National Weather Service issues wind advisory in connection with what will be left of Hurricane Isaias

West Virginia will also get rain this weekend.

Red Cross says 12 years of ‘Sound the Alarm’ program has saved lives

Installations of smoke alarms taking place Friday.

Harrison County-based traffic company faces layoffs after losing contract with Antero

ECM Energy Services issues WARN notice for its West Virginia Traffic Management Division.

Charleston Police Chief Scott Dempsey retiring after 26 years in department; Deputy Chief Jason Webb tabbed as successor

Scott Dempsey joined Charleston police in 2000.

American Heart Association’s Rural Health Summit spotlights Appalachian issues

Second annual summit focuses specifically on the Appalachian region.