Whitesville community pleads Boone County Board of Education not to close elementary school, “it’s magical”

Residents addressed Boone County education officials Thursday evening.

Appalachian Power submits update to PSC on possible deal with Black Diamond Power

Utility says due diligence in early stages.

Cabell County Commission chooses interim clerk following Caserta’s retirement

Grace Taylor will serve in the role on an interim basis, replacing clerk Scott Caserta.

Uptick in salmonella cases under investigation in Monongalia County

Monongalia County Health Department team trying to find out a common link.

US Marshals search for fugitive believed to be in Harrison County

Cody Lockhart allegedly violated conditions of federal bond.

West Virginia again comes out ahead on monthly revenue projections, eyes inflation

The state collected $570 million in September, which was almost $16 million above estimate.

Bond denied for Cabell County man charged with stabbing deaths of ex-wife, two teenagers

Joshua Deel, 39, is charged with first-degree murder for the horrific stabbing deaths of Shawn Deel, Abigaile Sloan, and Dekota Sloan on July 21.

Three dead after double-homicide and officer involved shooting in Marshall County

Suspect was angry the parents of his 16-year old romantic interest had forbidden them from dating

Morrisey announces grant to Cabell County nonprofit, celebrates opening day of 41st West Virginia Pumpkin Festival

Green Acres received $300,000 from the state to continue its work supporting workers with developmental disabilities.

Morgantown High School cleared, working lockdown lifted

Parents alerted at just before 10 a.m. Thursday.

Restricted burning regulations now in effect

From October 1 through the end of the year, all outdoor burning must be done between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. in West Virginia

‘Charleston Zero Day’ set to assemble cybersecurity and tech leaders this weekend

Two-day conference will be held at the University of Charleston.

Proposed $1.2 billion increase in utility property tax assessments; Board of Public Works begins consideration

State Tax Commissioner Matt Irby says there's significant new investment by electric utilities.

Gas leak under investigation at the Aurora School, students dismissed

No injuries reported.

MetroNews This Morning 10-1-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Thursday, October 1, 2026

Man dead after officer-involved shooting in Parkersburg

Suspect armed with a long gun fatally shot when he pointed it at officers who responded to a complaint.

Well-known content creator arrested in Kanawha County

Michael Bowman arrested and accused of choking woman in Kanawha County.

After ambitious pursuit of nuclear hub, West Virginia splits

The withdrawal followed days of contentiousness over how the bid might include the handling of nuclear waste.

Federal judge restores collective bargaining rights for federal prison workers

President Donald Trump signed executive order last year.

Putnam County Commission confident in data center resolution; resident group “appreciative” of concerns addressed

The commission unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday outlining rules and regulations for data center developers to follow in Putnam County.