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TuesdayMay 7, 2024

PSC staff say assuring safe drinking water for Paden City residents requires money, technology and cooperation

The recommendations by staff came about after the full PSC on March 25 ordered further examination of whether the Paden City Municipal Water Works is a distressed or failing utility.

Superintendents, resource officers address online threat concerns during school safety meeting series

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) hosted the conference in Charleston Tuesday.

Marshall University, Cabell County Schools unveil ‘Cabell Commitment’ program

MU offering automatic admission to Cabell County graduating seniors with 2.5 GPA or better.

Berkeley authorities investigating homicide

Body discovered late Monday night in a field that was on fire.

Inmate sentenced in assault of correctional officer

Assault happened at Hazelton prison.

Flood Watch issued for a dozen West Virginia counties

Heavy rain possible through Thursday morning.

Greenbrier County man killed in trooper involved shooting

State Police say armed suspect refused commands to drop his weapon and taser was ineffective, leading to the shooting

Charleston-based Park Place Stadium Cinemas closing after 43 years

11-screen cinema has been part of landscape since 1981.

WVU’s Faculty Senate approves Campus Carry statement for faculty members

Faculty members can opt to not have firearms allowed in their office.

MetroNews This Morning 5-7-24

Summary of West Virginia news, sports, weather for Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Charleston council members argue over Tyke Hunt case

Tyke Hunt returned to medical leave Monday after serving a 20-day suspension as ordered in an internal investigation from CPD.

MondayMay 6, 2024

Citizens Conservation Corp COO admits to stealing from non-profit

Jennifer Douglas, 48, was the Chief Operating Officer of the Citizens Conservation Corp.

Elkins shooting death under investigation

One person is in custody.

Man sentenced for fleeing police and standoff after violating a domestic violence protection order

Nathan Lee Cunningham, 20, was charged with the felony offense of Fleeing with Reckless Indifference among eight other charges.

Charleston man one of the 32 charged in what is being called the largest seizure of meth in West Virginia

Law enforcement officials say the recent sentencing of Jasper Wemh marks a significant milestone in a four-indictment drug trafficking organization case

Accused murderer waives preliminary hearing in Monongalia County

Charges against Rick Cordes head to grand jury.

Putnam County voters to decide again on fire service levy

Putnam County Fire Service Board says "...something must give." Amid the rising costs and stagnant revenues for fire service in the county.