West Virginia State

Charleston, WV

Morgantown, WV

The agency that oversees insurance for public employees is taking three new plan options on the road because of new legislation that will raise costs. “We have to now reconvene and adopt a new financial plan based on Senate Bill 268,” said Jason Haught, acting director of the Public Employees Insurance Agency.

PEIA costs will go up for state workers, so board will ask which option is least painful

Arkansas State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals came to the West Virginia University College of Law this week to demonstrate their profession and educate local students. On MetroNews “Talkline,” Chief Justice Elizabeth Walker explained it is part of the Legal Advancement for West Virginia Students, or...

State Supreme Court of Appeals brings real cases, outreach to WVU College of Law

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown has begun an in-house rebranding effort that will include a new logo, seal, and messaging. The director of communications, Drew Bailey, said they want to retain the historic character of the city but bring up-to-date aspects compatible with electronic platforms. “We don’t...

Morgantown launches municipal rebranding initiative

Barbour County, WV

Philippi, WV

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Barbour County coal miner is dead after an accident underground Wednesday morning. Cecil Barker, 62, of Philippi was killed when he was riding a mantrip which crashed while moving underground at Century Mining’s Longview Mine in Barbour County. Barker, who had 18 years of...

Barbour County miner killed in underground accident

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –Several groups providing services to the unsheltered community in Morgantown will meet Thursday to improve communications and, hopefully, the outcomes for the people they serve. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Bartlett House Solutions Executive Director Keri DeMasi Koontz says the meeting will include representatives from Morgantown...

Morgantown homeless advocates plan collaboration meeting

Oklahoma State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Between reviews, hit batsmen, controversy and momentum changes, Wednesday’s contest between West Virginia and Hofstra at Wagener Field at Monongalia County Ballpark had a little bit, and maybe even a lot, of just about everything. Ultimately, freshman Sam White’s ability to rise to the occasion...

White’s walk-off single sends West Virginia to 6-5 win over Hofstra in 10 innings

South Charleston, WV

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new Chick-fil-A restaurant in South Charleston will officially open to the public on Thursday. Chick-fil-A is the first tenant to open its doors at the new Park Place Plaza along MacCorkle Avenue. Groundbreaking on the project started in Aug. 2022. South Charleston Mayor Frank...

South Charleston Chick-fil-A to open Thursday

Kanawha County, WV

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County authorities are investigating after two bodies were found in separate locations. A man’s body was found along Charles Avenue in Dunbar on Wednesday night. Daniel Gibson, 32, of St. Albans was found dead inside a vehicle at the Shawnee Boat ramp. Deputies had...

2 bodies found in Kanawha County

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It is highly unlikely that West Virginia’s offense in 2023 will evolve into a rushing-dominated attack that resembles Army, Navy or Air Force. But a consistent refrain from head coach Neal Brown and new offensive coordinator Chad Scott is that the Mountaineers need to “play to their strengths” this fall.

Chad Scott adjusting to new responsibilities, new vantage points as WVU’s offensive coordinator

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Girl Scout Cookie season has made its annual return, and troops across 61 counties throughout the region will be distributing them. The year’s supply of cookie shipments arrived to The Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council in Charleston on Friday, where members and volunteers of the council gathered in the rain to unload over 144,000 boxes of Samoas, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Do-si-dos, and all of the popular girl scout cookie brands.

Local Girl Scout Cookie sales kick off for the season

Texas State

If you’re in the mood for a multi-topic episode, the “Guys” have you covered. Brad, Hoppy and Tony discuss WVU spring football, women’s basketball coaching searches and a hot dog pie. (That’s right, a hot dog pie) The crew also reveals what allowed Texas and...

3 Guys Before The Game – Spring Has Sprung (Episode 451)

Dunbar, WV

DUNBAR, W.Va. — Two Kanawha County residents, including a convicted sex offender, face charges of abducting an 11-year old child. State Police were called to a home in Dunbar Monday evening when the girl was reported missing around 11:30 p.m. Witnesses reported seeing the child leave the home that evening with a man and wonan, one of whom was a registered sex offender. The victim and both suspects were spotted a short time later in the area of 17th Street in Dunbar.

Two charged in Kanawha County abduction

West Liberty, WV

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Liberty Hilltoppers’ physicality and tenaciousness have pushed them through tough battles throughout the 2022-23 season. That identity did not change in West Liberty’s national semifinal game against No. 3 Black Hills State. The Hilltoppers’ relentless defense stepped up in the first 20...

West Liberty heads to the national title game after holding off Black Hills State, 87-82

Pennsylvania State

White Hall, WV

WHITE HALL, W.Va. — Crews from New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based Swank Construction Company LLC, spent Wednesday morning deconstructing the I-79 bridge between the South Fairmont and Kingmont exits. According to DOH District 4 Engineer Mike Daley, the substructure in the middle of the north and southbound lanes was the last...

All clear given in White Hall after I-79 bridge implosion

Nicholas County, WV

Craigsville, WV

CRAIGSVILLE, W.Va. — A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Nichloas County. The winning ticking was sold at the U Save Foods store on Route 20 and 55 in Craigsville, according to a news release Thursday from the West Virginia Lottery. The ticket was purchased for Wednesday’s drawing...

$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Nicholas County

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was a long day, but a fulfilling one for local and federal law enforcement, who made a significant seizure of drugs Wednesday. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson said 30 federal indictments were returned after an 8-month long investigation into a historic drug bust in the state.

Local and federal law enforcement crack down on largest meth bust in state

Saint Joseph, MO

Glenville, WV

There will be a new National Champion in Division II women’s basketball. After battling back from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to pull within two in the late stages of Wednesday’s semifinal against top seed Ashland, No. 5 Glenville State came up short, falling to the Eagles, 76-67, at St. Joseph Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Mo.

Glenville battles back but falls short against No. 1 Ashland, 76-67

North Dakota State

Wayne County, WV

Fort Gay, WV

FORT GAY, W.Va. — A Wayne County man faces arson charges after State Police say he allegedly set a barn on fire. Eric Taylor, 37, of Fort Gay, was arrested Thursday night on arson and for being a fugitive from justice. Taylor was wanted on a parole violation in North Dakota.

Wayne County man charged with arson for allegedly setting barn on fire

Fairmont, WV

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Police in Fairmont are calling the shooting at the Fairmont Hills Apartment Complex early Thursday morning a targeted attack, and there is no further danger to the public. Fairmont police chief Steve Shine said Leo Charles Ginty, 18, and Clayton Vanlier Peck, 22, both of Frostburg,...

Fairmont police say fatal shooting was a targeted attack; two arrested

Wilson, WV

Malden, WV

Dupont City, WV

Big Chimney, WV

Institute, WV

Marmet, WV

Tad, WV

Hernshaw, WV

Jefferson, WV

Pinch, WV

Elkview, WV

Cross Lanes, WV

Belle, WV

Alum Creek, WV

Witcher, WV

Chesapeake, WV

Lanham, WV

Blue Creek, WV

Tornado, WV

NewsBreak

WVU, Marshall make budget presentations in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Representatives of WVU and Marshall made budget presentations before the state Senate Finance Committee on Thursday afternoon. Both schools described a rapidly changing...

WVU, Marshall make budget presentations in Charleston

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