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MetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 10-7-25Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Changes are coming for those who get Medicaid coverage in West Virginia--A public swearing in for the newest member of the state Supreme Court--A drive-by shooting trial in Charleston continues today--In Sports: The latest MetroNews Power Poll in high school football is out
2025-10-0715 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 9-16-25Today on MetroNews This Morning: --WVU's campus turns out to remember the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk--Calhoun County School respond to a teacher who is also a County Commissioner being charged with sex related counts against children--The latest Powerball winner in West Virginia comes from Hedgesville--In Sports; The new MetroNews Power Poll is out for high school football
2025-09-1615 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 7-25-25Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A Raleigh County judge sides with parents wanting a religious exemption to mandatory child vaccinations--New WVU President Michael T. Benson covers a lot of ground with MetroNews during an hour long visit on Talkline. --Governor Morrisey visits Wheeling to talk more about federal disaster relief for flood victims-In Sports: A contract extension for WVU A-D Wren Baker and Marshall is ready to hire their next A-D
2025-07-2515 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 7-1-25Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Weather concerns in the eastern panhandle--Some worry about the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on W.Va. --Parkways officials continue to own the problems which led to a shutdown of the Turnpike last week--In Sports: MetroNews speaks to several of those who have committed to WVU programs
2025-07-0116 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 12-19-24Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A former Boone County school leader faces trial over allegations of fraud involving covid money--Tarr is out as Senate Finance Committee Chairman--Hoppy will retire--In Sports, Martinsburg player lands the MetroNews POY honors for 2024
2024-12-1914 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 10-2-24Today on MetroNews This Morning:--A state of Emergency in Mercer County and West Virginians are moving into action to assist those impacted by Helene in other states--Governor Jim Justice remains optimistic his push to cut the state income tax another five percent will win the day--The candidates for Governor agree to a debate just before election day in West Virginia on MetroNews--In Sports: the MLB wildcard series are now underway.
2024-10-0215 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 9-10-24Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Governor Jim Justice calls a special session for September 30th--More trouble for embattled Raleigh County Prosecutor Ben Hatfield--A teenager faces life in prison after admitting to the murder of a store clerk during a robbery--In Sports: Bridgeport ascends to #1 in the MetroNews Class AAA Power Rankings
2024-09-1014 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 9-5-24Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Governor Jim Justice says he will call lawmakers into special session--details on when and what they'll address still to come--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll takes a look at the public's gauge of the economy--Corrections officers will get a chance at furthering their education in agreements with state colleges and universities--In Sports: A #1 vs. #2 matchup this week in high school football
2024-09-0514 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 9-4-24Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A controversial camping ban aimed at helping control problems with the homeless in Morgantown passes after a contentious and long meeting overnight--Kanawha County School Superintendent Tom Williams proposes closing six more schools amid dwindling population figures--MetroNews WV Poll says the issues of Governor Jim Justice's family company financial problems don't appear to be impacting people's attitude toward his candidacy for U.S. Senate--In Sports: WVU men's soccer is tops in the country
2024-09-0414 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 9-3-24Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A state Senator is advocating for additional protections for football players in the Mountain State--Criminal charges filed against a Hancock County deputy--Work is nearing completion on a couple of travel plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike--In Sports: the new MetroNews Power Poll and game week preps for WVU and Marshall for Saturday's matchups
2024-09-0314 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 9-2-24Today on MetroNews This Morning: --West Virginia Labor leader celebrate organized labor on this Labor Day--A new MetroNews West Virginia Poll takes a look at how West Virginians feel about the state's economy--Two are dead after a fire in Boone County from the weekend--In Sports: WVU tries to erase the memory of Saturday quickly and get ready for Albany, Marshall prepares for a tough road test at Va. Tech
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MetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 5-7-24Today on MetroNews This Morning:--Results of the latest MetroNews West Virginia Poll in the GOP Primary in the U.S. Senate and State Attorney General races are in--The federal prosecutor in southern W.Va. says an ongoing drug investigation and prosecution has netted a huge haul of drugs, money, and guilty pleas--An emotional sentencing in Kanawha County for a Detroit man who killed two Charleston women--In Sports, a traditional recruit into the Mountaineer basketball program
2024-05-0716 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 5-6-24Today on MetroNews This Morning:--After years of wrangling through construction obstacles, the Mountain Valley Pipeline could be carrying natural gas from West Virginia to the east coast later this month--There's a six-way race for the Mayor of Wheeling--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a horse race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination--In Sports, WVU drops 2 out of 3 at Cincinnati and is a tie for second in the Big XII
2024-05-0614 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-15-24Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Parents of children with disabilities rally at the Capitol over a cut to the IDD waiver program--The victim of a tornado last week which destroyed his home speaks to MetroNews--WVU prepares for the campus carry legislation to take effect--In Sports a huge and dramatic weekend for WVU Baseball and the Masters is in the books
2024-04-1516 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-12-24Today on MetroNews This Morning: --High water overnight in much of West Virginia and flood warnings remain in place--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a tight race for the GOP nomination for West Virginia Governor--Clarification from the Justice Administration on the Governor's remarks on a $50 Million allocation to help disaster victims--In Sports: The Masters from Augusta, WVU baseball welcomes another ranked team for a weekend series, and spring football continues
2024-04-1215 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-21-24Today on MetroNews This Morning:--Governor Jim Justice says he's mulling over the vaccination bill and plans for a special session--The Governor tells MetroNews he was unaware of seven liens filed against his Greenbrier Resort for unpaid sales taxes--The remarkable story of Charlie Plumb, shot down and held prisoner in Vietnam--In Sports: Major League Baseball underway and in college baseball WVU tops Marshall
2024-03-2115 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 12-8-23Today on MetroNews This Morning:--Three leading candidates for the GOP nomination for Governor of West Virginia debate multiple issues on MetroNews--Postal Workers try to raise awareness of the concerns for potential cutbacks at a Charleston mail processing facility--The post office is asked to create a stamp to honor the memory and accomplishments of West Virginia native and aviation legend Chuck Yeager--In Sports, WVU soccer continues its quest for a National Championship in the NCAA Final Four in Louisville
2023-12-0813 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 9-15-23Today on MetroNews This Morning:--WVU's Board of Governors votes today on $45 Million in cuts to help offset a budget shortfall--During a public meeting in Morgantown man students, faculty, and alumni railed against the proposed cuts--Senator Manchin denies a Washington Post report while speaking with MetroNews about a meeting with former President Bill Clinton--It's a football Friday with high school games tonight and the Backyard Brawl on Saturday.
2023-09-1515 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 9-6-23Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Fourteen vehicles were destroyed in the parking lot of CAMC Memorial after a power line fell--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a deep lack of confidence in public institutions by West Virginians--Senator Capito says she still has confidence in Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel despite some concerns over his health--In Sports, gearing up for the Dukes in Morgantown
2023-09-0612 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 9-4-23Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Labor Day activities across the state celebrate workers who built America and keep it running today--Huntington has the state's first establishments who can sell alcoholic drinks to go--An inmate has escaped the Beckley Federal Prison--In Sports: The new MetroNews Power Poll in high school football is out
2023-09-0412 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 8-28-23Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Lawmakers react to criticism by the teachers union over funding shortfalls at WVU--High water caused damage over the weekend to some structures in Kanawha County--Paden City residents are dealing with major water problems--In Sports a new MetroNews Power Poll for high school football and it's gameweek for WVU and Marshall
2023-08-2812 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 8-21-23Today on MetroNews This Morning: --WVU students will oppose proposed cuts with a class walkout today--Charleston Mayor reacts to the resignation of Police Chief Tyke Hunt--Brad Paisley gets a look at the new Herbert Hoover High School seven years after he visited the flooded school--In Sports, the pre-season MetroNews Power Poll is out as high school football season opens this week in W.Va.
2023-08-2113 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 6-23-23Today on MetroNews This Morning:--The state Board of Education slated to choose a new State Superintendent today--The WVU Board of Governors will some difficult financial decisions in today's meeting--A listen back at MetroNews coverage of the 2016 flood on the seventh anniversary--In Sports, reports indicate Tre Mitchell is hitting the transfer portal out of the WVU basketball program
2023-06-2315 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 5-2-23Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Both your light and water bill would be going up with requests made to increase rates to the PSC--A new record surplus for the state's revenue collections--A rare May snowfall is dumping heavy snow on the highest elevations in West Virginia, the rest of the state is just wet and cold--In Sports, new polls in high school baseball and softball and MetroNews visits with a Mountaineer whose tearing up the baseball diamond this season.
2023-05-0213 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-25-23Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A cold start to the day in West Virginia could be trouble if you haven't covered your garden plants--Negotiations to continue on the future of the Pleasants Power Station--West Virginia's first methanol production facility is now open--In Sports: the latest MetroNews rankings for high school baseball and softball are out and WVU baseball prepares for Penn State
2023-04-2515 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-16-23Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Weather conditions are changing and helping to diminish the chance for forest fires in W.Va. --A bill to allow for concealed carry of firearms on college campuses in West Virginia advances--The state Senate approves a funding package for development of the Form Energy site after extended debate--In Sports the Mountaineer women get another key victory and the new MetroNews Power Index is out
2023-02-1615 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-2-23Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The state's only abortion clinic is taking the state to court over an abortion ban--Parkersburg Police hope volunteers will help this weekend in the search for a missing woman--A former administrative law judge is awarded $2.2 Million after claiming she was the target of retaliation --In Sports: The new MetroNews Power Index is out and the Mountaineer women fall to Texas.
2023-02-0215 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 12-8-22Today on MetroNews This Morning:--Hoax calls of active shooters in a dozen West Virginia schools are under investigation--A Kanawha County jury today deliberates the fate of a teenager charged with murdering his family--A report identifies numerous mistakes in the handling of mob boss Whitey Bulger,killed in a West Virginia federal prison--In Sports, WVU and Marshall basketball win and Judah Price is the MetroNews Player of the Year in HS football.
2022-12-0815 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 12-6-22Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Wren Baker is introduced in Morgantown as the new WVU A-D--A high profile quadruple murder trial will continue today in Charleston--FEMA rejects funding for four more WV counties which incurred damage from summer floods--In Sports: the final MetroNews Power Poll is out
2022-12-0615 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 11-29-22Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A vigil to remember a Greenbrier County woman who was the victim of domestic violence--Shane Lyons speaks exclusively with MetroNews about his sudden firing at WVU--The PSC allows for an increase in gas rates for the winter, but well short of what companies sought--In Sports, getting ready for the state high school football championships this weekend in Wheeling.
2022-11-2914 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 10-18-22Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The election is three weeks from today--A MetroNews debate helps to clarify positions on Amendment 2--An inmate from the Northern Regional Jail remains at large--in Sport:, WVU prepares for Texas Tech and Marshall gets ready to travel to J-M-U
2022-10-1814 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 10-17-22Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Governor Justice continues his campaign against Amendment 2, but is still uncommitted on Amendment 4--MetroNews to bring you a debate this morning on Amendment 2 via MetroNews Talkline--Labor Leaders remember Jim Bowen--A freeze watch in place for much of the state--In Sports, thew new MetroNews High School Football Power Poll is out
2022-10-1714 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 6-7-22The trial of a man charged with killing a Charleston Police officer is underway in Charleston. More information is out about the timeline of a shooting in Nicholas County which left a deputy and a suspect dead. Governor Jim Justice said he would be opposed to so called "red flag laws" being considered as part of new gun control legislation in Congress in the aftermath of several mass shootings in the United States. West Virginia will be among the first states to receive money through the federal capital project, which will be directed toward broadband expansion. In Sports, the North-South...
2022-06-0714 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 5-10-22It's Primary Election 2022 in West Virginia, we have previews of all of the top races in the state--including that much talked about race in the newly formed Second Congressional District between sitting Congressmen David McKinley and Alex Mooney. Also today, we'll hear from several Huntington residents trying to dry out after Friday's flash flooding and first responders in Braxton County say goodbye today in funeral services for a fire fighter killed in the line of duty just over a week ago. In sports, college baseball previews of the Backyard Brawl and the new MetroNews High School baseball poll is out...
2022-05-1014 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 5-6-22The state rests its case in the ongoing lawsuit against two opioid drug companies in Charleston. There was a stabbing overnight near the Marshall campus and a man is struck and killed by a train in Cabell County. West Virginia Congressmen Alex Mooney and David McKinley meet face to face on MetroNews Talkline to debate issues ahead of their primary election face-off on Tuesday. Skilled firefighters were able to rescue a woman who had gotten herself stranded on the underside of a bridge over the Kanawha River Thursday and funeral arrangements are set for next week for a Braxton County...
2022-05-0614 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 5-3-22Investigators now say that incident in Sutton from the weekend which claimed three lives--including that of a fireman--was a murder suicide. More than 60 people have taken oaths to become U.S. Citizens in a naturalization ceremony in Charleston, including a Ukrainian woman whose family continues to fend off Russian forces in her native land. Cleanup goes on in Monongalia County after powerful weekend storms and Wood County voters will be asked to approve a multi-Million dollar construction bond on the upcoming ballot. In Sports, WVU adds a defensive lineman transfer from Georgia Tech and the latest Metronews Power Poll for h...
2022-05-0314 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-26-22State lawmakers will return to the capitol today to continue work on several pieces of legislation in special session. There is more concern about the proposed reforms which could cut services at three of West Virginia's V-A hospitals. State officials say revenues continue to come in strong for West Virginia in the month of April. Potomac State has a new leader and a New York theater company will bring an off Broadway production about the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster to Raleigh County. In Sports, the latest MetroNews High School baseball rankings are in---Kyle Wiggs is back at the sports...
2022-04-2615 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-20-22Hope you have any young flowers or garden plans covered--much of the sate is under a freeze warning this morning. We'll have more on an escapee in Grafton whose now back in custody, but has quite a criminal history. An Elkins man forgot he had a gun in his carry on bag at the airport in Syracuse, New York and now facing charges. The state's unemployment rate continues to decline with more jobs in West Virginia than people to fill them. In Sports, Neal Brown talks about this weekend's WVU spring game. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This...
2022-04-2014 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-19-22The calendar may say spring, but a number of West Virginians have snow in their yard this morning. One of the opioid manufacturers targeted by the state in a lawsuit for their role in the opioid epidemic has settled out of court. Senator Joe Manchin continues to raise questions about proposed changes to V-A Medical services in West Virginia. We're learning more about a fatal officer involved shooting in Mercer County from the weekend. Governor Jim Justice will hold several more ceremonial bill signings today at the Capitol. Also Kyle Wiggs has sports, with updates on Major League Baseball and...
2022-04-1915 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-18-22An investigation is underway in Mercer County after a suspect is shot and killed by police in an encounter over the weekend. The parent company of Suddenlink is ready to rebrand its company as it works to recover from serious punitive action by the PSC. Education leaders are considering the next steps after the massive February fire at the school for the deaf and blind in Romney. A federal award of more than a Million dollars is in place to remove the Albright Dam from the Cheat River in Preston County. In Sports, Oklahoma State takes the weekend series against...
2022-04-1814 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-15-22A Wood County teenager is convicted in a double murder trial in Parkersburg. We'll get an update on the state's lawsuit against three opioid makers in Charleston. Mason County Commissioner say they are ready for a big boost to their local economy following another major jobs announcement. A longtime college President in West Virginia is ready to retire and another school has announced plans to hike tuition and fees. In Sports, a former Mountaineer lands a head coaching position in the XFL, plus updates from spring drills for WVU and Marshall. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning...
2022-04-1515 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-14-22There's another major jobs announcement for Mason County. That comes as unemployment in West Virginia has hit another all time low. The DHHR will get a review from an independent group on its operational efficiency. A jury will get the case in a Wood County murder trial today. Fans will get a say in how the new turf at Marshall's Joan C. Edwards Stadium looks this fall. In Sports, former USC and Georgia Quarterback J.T. Daniels is headed to WVU. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-04-1415 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-13-22In Huntington a woman is dead after being struck by a train and police investigate an overnight shooting. Inflation is at its highest point since 1981 and the impact is going to cost all of us--Senator Joe Manchin is calling for changes to bring relief and asking for change to America's energy policy. A state program to help West Virginians get back to work is gaining momentum and Parkersburg has a new police chief. In sports, WVU baseball extends the winning streak to six and a classic pitchers duel in high school softball on Tuesday night. Those stories and more in...
2022-04-1314 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-12-22A man is dead in Huntington after he was struck by an out of control car. A Wheeling man is recovering from an accidental gunshot wound. Former Deputy DHHR Secretary Jeremiah Samples is speaking about the reasons for his abrupt departure from the agency last week. Congressman David McKinley picks up some key backing in his bid to get the nomination in the newly created 2nd Congressional District race. In Sports, the rebuild of WVU mean's basketball is off and running. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-04-1215 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-11-22Morgantown's George Tanios has a status hearing before a federal judge today over charges stemming from his actions on January 6th in Washington. The state's Magistrate Association is reacting to a new state law requiring more study of the disbursement of magistrates across the state. A weekend accident in Wood County sent seven people to the hospital. A battery company looks at Morgantown as a possible location for a new manufacturing plant. In Sports, WVU baseball gets a weekend sweep of Baylor and Kyle Wiggs will have a recap of the Masters. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This...
2022-04-1116 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-8-22A split from West Virginia's two U.S. Senators on the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. The West Virginia DEP is accepting comments on an air quality permit request by Nucor Steel for it's proposed operation in Mason County. A shootout with Deputies in Doddridge County leaves a man dead and his wife injured. Also the Jackson County Sheriff reveals a planned school shooting in Jackson County, which was averted, was even closer to happening than was at first believed. Glenville State's women's basketball team brings the national championship celebration to Charleston. In...
2022-04-0815 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-7-22A chilling situation in Jackson County after a student on a school bus is caught with a gun and investigators say he had every intention of shooting somebody at school. We're learning more about a murder case in Bluefield which claimed the life of a 13-year old girl. The state continues its case against three opioid makers in Charleston. It was a busy night for haz-mat crews in Marion County after a spill on US Route 250 and the Division of Highways lays out plans for the summer paving in West Virginia. In Sports, opening day of Major League Baseball, WVU's...
2022-04-0715 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-6-22State Economic Development officials admit they are skeptical about the plans announced earlier this week for the old Hobet Mine site in Boone County. The trial involving the state's case against three opioid makers in Kanawha County continues today. A fight at Bluefield High School results in serious injuries and possible charges. A remembrance of the UBB tragedy a dozen years later and the celebration of a basketball championship continues today in Glenville. In Sports, the Big XII Commissioner Bob Bowlsby is out and WVU welcomes its new women's basketball head coach. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This...
2022-04-0615 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-5-22A trial in which the state is suing three drug makers is underway in Kanawha County Circuit Court. A new company unveils plans for development of the former Hobet Mine property in Boone County. Two women charged with murdering a teenager in Bluefield are back in the state to face the charges. The trial of a man charged with killing a popular high school student athlete in Charleston is delayed. In Sports, Kansas beats North Carolina for the championship of college basketball. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-04-0515 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-4-22It's been a violent weekend in the Mountain State with several stabbings and shootings which have led to charges. Opening statements come today in another trial involving a lawsuit by t he state against opioid manufacturers. Some West Virginia employers are working on how to adjust their policies as marijuana use becomes more and more acceptable. Marshall Healthcare's covid testing site cuts hours drastically. We get an update on Covid from the state's Coronavirus Czar. Plus we'll learn more today bout plans for a massive solar facility in Boone County. In sports, all eyes are on the NCAA Tournament National...
2022-04-0414 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 4-1-22There's a major healthcare merger of two well known health care providers in West Virginia. Senator Capito says she'll be a NO vote on the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Limited Video Lottery continues to be a mainstay for revenue for the West Virginia Lottery, and Eric Cage is named the 13th President of West Virginia State University. In Sports, a major loss to the WVU football program, WVU name a new head women's basketball coach, and Huggs is headed to the Hall of Fame. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-04-0115 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-31-22High winds and low humidity fueled forest fires all across the state overnight. Governor Jim Justice vetoes the bill which would have split the DHHR into two agencies. There's a settlement in another opioid lawsuit. Covid cases are hitting historical low levels in West Virginia and the end of the pandemic may be in sight. Two suspect wanted in a Bluefield shooting death area arrested in Delaware. A plea deal may be in the works for a Morgantown sandwich shop owner charged in the January 6th Capitol Riots. In Sports, WVU inks a high profile recruit and more post season...
2022-03-3115 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-30-22Governor Jim Justice vetoed a bill with technical issues Tuesday and will now call a special session to fix the errors, it could lead to adding other issues like the gas tax to the agenda. The state's Coronavirus Czar Dr. Clay Marsh advises getting the second Covid booster once it's approved for those over age 50. Wood County Schools has its next Superintendent and West Virginia State University is ready to name it's next President. Morgan County has dedicated a monument to its Vietnam Veterans. In Sports, the divorce of Marshall and C-USA is finalized. Those stories and more in today's...
2022-03-3015 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-29-22The Division of Highways lays out plans to clear up one of Kanawha County's most congested areas. Instead of a gas tax holiday, one state lawmakers suggested a gas tax rebate for West Virginia motorists. Sentencing for another West Virginian involved in the January 6th riot at the US Capitol is delayed and a former WVU basketball player has died. Senator Joe Manchin explains his decision to back the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown-Jackson. In sports, the NCAA Women's Final Four is set and another WVU basketball player has entered the transfer portal. Those stories and more in...
2022-03-2915 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-28-22The trial in the high profile case of an accused cop killer in Charleston gets started this morning in Kanawha County Circuit Court. We'll preview the primary election race between sitting Congressmen David McKinley and Alex Mooney for that newly created 2nd Congressional District seat. WVU offers assistance to enrolled students from both Ukraine and Russian who are wrought with worry. The West Virginia National Guard offers training assistance to the nation of Quatar who is preparing its security for the upcoming World Cup event. In Sports, the NCAA Final Four is set. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews...
2022-03-2815 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-25-22Congressman David McKinley sits down with some students from Russia and Ukraine at WVU who have grave fears about the future of their homeland and their soon to expire student Visas. West Virginia is stripping away Russian companies from its investment portfolio. A worker on a demolition site in Clarksburg dies on the job. Two women are being sought in Bluefield for the shooting death of a 13 year old girl. Law enforcement learn more about the most difficult drug they are dealing with--fentanyl in a symposium in Morgantown. In Sports, the Glenville State Lady Pioneers play for a national title...
2022-03-2514 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-24-22With the primary election right around the corner in West Virginia--there are concerns from county election officials about the newly drawn political boundaries in West Virginia. A civil rights group has filed suit against a Charleston business over allegations of LGBTQ discrimination. Beckley Police are asking for the public's help in an ongoing feud between two groups which has resulted nearly a dozen incidents where homes have come under a hail of gunfire in recent days. And contractors in West Virginia are getting signals of hope and plenty of work ahead at their annual gathering in Charleston. Plus a symposium...
2022-03-2414 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-23-22The trial of a man charged with killing a Charleston Police officer will start Monday in Kanawha County Circuit court after a judge denied a bid to have it moved out of Charleston. Also a woman who pleaded guilty to a role in a quadruple homicide will not have her sentence reconsidered in Kanawha County Circuit Court. Legislative Democrats want the Governor to call a special session to address a temporary cut to the gasoline tax and we're looking at potentially severe weather across the state today--with the slight possibility of a tornado. An instructor at Blue Ridge Community and...
2022-03-2314 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-22-22Legislative Democrats continue to push for lowering the state's gasoline tax temporarily. The Governor is deciding if the longtime pop tax in West Virginia, which has always funded medical schools, should be eliminated. Opening statements today in the trial of a Harrison County woman accused of killing a five year old boy. We don't get them often, but West Virginia prepares for the possibility of a tornado today. A WVU student from Ukraine talks about the horror of what's happening there now. In Sports, the Glenville State women's basketball team advances to the Division II Final Four. Those stories and...
2022-03-2215 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-21-22State lawmakers are turning their attention toward the election with the regular session of the Legislature complete. Hearings begin today in Washington for President Biden's Supreme Court nominee. Shootings leave one dead in Wheeling and two wounded in Huntington from the weekend and FEMA is marking National Flood Safety and Sever Weather Awareness Week. Also, four boys basketball teams are waking up state champs today after a thrilling Championship Saturday at the boys state tournament. Also in sports, the Glenville State women's basketball team is on to the Elite 8. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-03-2114 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-18-22Authorities in Kanawha County investigate the discovery of human remains. Legislative Democrats call on the Governor to freeze the state's gas tax for 30 days. Active cases of Covid are the lowest in nearly two years in West Virginia. U.S. Senator Capito will tour parts of Europe this weekend with other members of Congress to get a better handle on the situation with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Carrie visits with a basketball family from Ravenswood and Kyle Wiggs reports from the boy's state high school basketball tournament. Those stories and more in our MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-03-1816 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-17-22Active cases of Covid have fallen below a thousand in West Virginia for the first time since summer of 2020. The state's unemployment rate has hit another all time low while state official plan to use 600-Million dollars in budget surplus to attract more economic development to the state. There's hope gasoline prices may ease in West Virginia in the next few days as the price of oil drops. In Sports, Mike Carey retires as coach of WVU women's basketball, more Mountaineer men's players into the transfer portal, and results from the boys state high school basketball tournament. Those stories and...
2022-03-1714 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-16-22A Kanawha County judge is considering a motion to move the trial of a Charleston man accused of killing a police officer out of Charleston. Some state lawmakers raise questions about an abortion bill which passed on the final day of the legislative session. A California company breaks ground on a new manufacturing plant just outside Bluefield and Governor Jim Justice touts the state's growth rate in the past year. In Sports, the NCAA tourney is underway and a full recap of day one of the boys state high school basketball tournament. Those stories and in today's MetroNews This Morning...
2022-03-1615 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-15-22The West Virginia National Guard is drawing down it's service in West Virginia hospitals after a deployment amid the pandemic, more reaction to the work of the legislature on the final night of the session, a court hearing in Charleston today for the man charged with killing a Charleston police officer in 2020, and the ski season is starting to wind down in West Virginia after that snow from the weekend offered a boost. In sports, the Boys State High School Basketball Tournament starts today in Charleston. Those stories and more on our MetroNews This Morning Podcast.
2022-03-1515 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-14-22One person is dead--and two in jail after a homicide Sunday in Charleston. The Legislature wrapped up its 60 day regular session Saturday night, we have a recap of the high profile legislation approved--and the bills which did not survive. The Wheeling Fire Department marks a milestone with one of its fire stations. In Sports, four champions are crowned at the girls state high school basketball tournament--and we're ready to play the boys edition plus the Mountaineer women land in the NIT. Those stories and more in our MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-03-1414 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-11-22There's an amendment proposed to the Anti-Racism act which has gotten a lot of attention in the final days of the legislative session--one that would create a commission to review materials for history lessons in West Virginia schools. Lawmakers are also advancing other measures with Saturday's midnight deadline quickly approaching. A murder investigation is underway in Kanawha County after a shooting death and much of West Virginia is looking at winter weather for the weekend. Gasoline prices are hitting record levels and one analyst said the jolt at the pump will continue. In sports, WVU's basketball season ends in Kansas...
2022-03-1115 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-10-22Congressman David McKinley reacts to the President's decision to ban Russian oil imports, the House and Senate advance legislation as the end of the session nears ..and there is fury over a Constitutional Amendment we'll be asked to vote on which would put the state Board of Education under more scrutiny from the Legislature. Also the Senate approves a measure to reinstate the state's film tax credit. In Sports, WVU wins in the opener of the Big XII tourney and the girls state high school basketball tourney continues in Charleston. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-03-1015 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-9-22State lawmakers burn the midnight oil in debate over the Anti-Racism Act. The state investment board considers what to do about Russian holdings and a desire by the Governor to divest of Russian assets in the state's portfolio. A Kanawha County teen will stand trial as an adult for four counts of murder. In Sports, a recap of the Girls State High School Basketball tournament as Day 2 arrives in Charleston. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-03-0915 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-8-22Lawmakers are working toward the deadline at midnight Saturday of the regular Legislative session and made progress Monday on several high profile bills. Covid cases in West Virginia continue to decline and the National Guard is wrapping up it's two month mission in West Virginia hospitals, WVU students are taking off their masks, and a young lady from Boone County is headed to Hollywood to compete on American Idol. In Sports,the girls state high school basketball tournament tips off today in Charleston, MetroNews has comprehensive coverage, plus the boys Regional Championships start tonight. Those stories and more in today's...
2022-03-0814 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-7-22Reaction from Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito on President Biden's State of the Union address last week, the final week of the regular legislative session is getting underway and lawmakers have a full slate of legislation they're working on. Governor Justice has his first covid briefing of the week even as cases continue to slide in the state. In Sports, Kyle Wiggs will recap the champions in the Mountain East Conference tourney, WVU closes the regular season with a victory, and we're getting set for the girls state high school basketball tournament in Charleston.... those stories and more...
2022-03-0714 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-4-22Federal prosecutors say they've broken up a gun trafficking ring which was buying guns in the Beckley area and transporting them to Philadelphia where some were used in serious criminal activity. The convoy protesting Covid regs will pass near the Eastern Pan handle today and link up with another coming out of the Northeast--all headed toward Washington. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are among those urging President Biden to cut off importing fossil fuels from Russia. From the Legislature the House passes a version of the budget which includes cuts to the state income tax and a Charleston...
2022-03-0414 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-3-22Lawmakers worked through a number of high profile bills at the Legislature on Wednesday--getting some of them through by the "crossover" deadline--others did not make it.. Also more action as Covid numbers dwindle, Governor Jim Justice will deactivate National Guard members who had been assisting in hospitals in the state amid staffing shortages. Overdose deaths are down in West Virginia and the Mountain State continue to pay tribute and lift support for the people of Ukraine. In Sports, the bracket for next week's girls state tournament is almost filled out--and the Mountain East Conference tournament is underway in Wheeling, plus...
2022-03-0314 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-2-22The House of Delegates approves bills to allow casinos to create a satellite gaming facility and block restrictions imposed by the pandemic. Today is "crossover" day at the Legislature. Unemployment in West Virginia has hit a record low level. The EPA wants to check lead levels in some Harrison County school children and two Ukraine natives living in Morgantown share their feelings as they watch their homeland under attack. In Sports, WVU falls again on the road and March Madness is underway in West Virginia. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-03-0215 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 3-1-22West Virginia's Attorney General leads a coalition of state's in arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the authority of the U.S.EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Coal miners testify a bill to make changes to the state's mine safety office is a threat to their safety on the job. Ironically their testimony came on the same day a miner was killed on the job in McDowell County. The House of Delegates also hear testimony from those concerned about the impact of homeless activity near their children's schools and still no word on a cause for a...
2022-03-0114 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-28-22Fire destroys an historic building on the campus of the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney. The Legislature will be extremely busy this week with "crossover" day set for Wednesday. State A-G Patrick Morrisey will argument at the U.S. Supreme Court in a battle against the U.S. EPA over coal fired power plant regulations. A head on collision in a wrong-way accident on a Charleston interstate claims two lives. In Sports, March madness is about to get underway with post season action starting at all levels from high school to college basketball in West...
2022-02-2815 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-25-22Heavy rains overnight led to some high water spots and power outages, plus we'll have the latest from the Legislature which includes a bill aimed at limiting the locations of homeless encampments--a bill which has stirred some emotion at the Capitol. Also, this weekend marks 50-years since one of West Virginia's worst tragedies--we look back at Buffalo Creek and hear from some who were there. And Covid's grip on West Virginia is loosening. IN Sports, the stretch run for high school basketball is beginning and the Mountaineer prepare for a home game with Texas. Those stories and more in today's...
2022-02-2514 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-24-22There's a flood watch in effect for nearly the entire state of West Virginia in the next 24 hours with heavy rain expected. At the Capitol lawmakers debate a bill which would prohibit showing proof of vaccination to enter a public venue and a bill to allow for casinos to open satellite locations in the county they are based is begin debated as well. Also the House advances a measure which would enable the appointed Supreme Court Justice to fill out the unexpired term of Evan Jenkins--rather than run this fall. In Sports, another loss for the Mountaineers--but this one more...
2022-02-2414 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-23-22More schools in West Virginia lift mask mandates as the Legislature looks at a bill to make that permanent. A Jackson County man is convicted of killing his baby, a building collapses in downtown Grafton, and a contract is awarded to build what will be one of West Virginia's longest bridges when complete in Tucker County. In Sports...the seedings and sectional schedules are set for the boys high school basketball post season--and WVU tries to regroup to finish strong in what's been a rough season. Those stories and more in our MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-02-2314 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-22-22Rainfall is coming and that's prompted flood watches in West Virginia today for the southern counties and those lying along the Ohio River. Covid cases have dropped below 5,000 and state leaders are near a transition from a pandemic to an endemic. Lawmakers are considering pay raises for state police and Governor Justice travels to Tucker County today for a couple of major events--including announcing the bid on a new project for Corridor H and today is once in a lifetime date for mathematicians, February 2nd or 2-22-22...we'll tell you more about that this morning. In Sports, cold second...
2022-02-2215 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-21-22Attorney General Patrick Morrisey readies for oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court next week. A change is proposed in the fee for limited video lottery license holders. Complaints about food in the WVU campus cafeterias have reached the Board of Governors. We hear from the attorney for Delegate Danielle Walker who filed a lawsuit against a pro-life group over an email with racist symbols and the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve draws a record number of visitors. In sports, a new name in the winner's circle for the Daytona 500 and the Mountaineers take on TCU on...
2022-02-2114 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-18-22Weather causes headaches overnight with flooding in northern West Virginia and more than 20 thousand power outages due to the wind. Lawmakers advance a bill which could potentially arm teachers if they wish in the classrooms of West Virginia Schools. Governor Jim Justice says the time has come to get rid of masks in West Virginia schools. The wife of a former U.S.Navy engineer who admitted to espionage activity will be in court in Martinsburg today. The President of West Virginia Wesleyan College is out. In sports, back to back wins for Marshall basketball and the WVU baseball season...
2022-02-1814 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-17-22Legislative debate to potentially overturn the body's support of the Equal Rights Amendment 50 years ago has ties to the debate over abortion. Funding formula changes are being considered for colleges and universities. There are also changes to the Promise Scholarship program. More county school systems move to make masks optional as covid cases in West Virginia continue to decline. The Attorney General announces a framework for any awards from opioid lawsuits in West Virginia and a Hardy County teacher lands a major educational award. In Sports, the latest MetroNews Power Index is out and high school basketball teams prepare for...
2022-02-1716 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-16-22Governor Jim Justice will back Congressman David McKinley in his race for the state's new 1st Congressional District seat. The House of Delegates looks at splitting the DHHR In half and passes a bill limiting abortion in West Virginia. The state Senate approves a pay raise bill for state workers and sends it to the House. The state's largest school district has lifted its mask mandate as Omicron variant cases wane in West Virginia. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw talks about the inter workings of the House as the Legislature's 60 day session crosses the halfway mark. In Sports, the high school...
2022-02-1614 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-15-22State lawmakers consider repealing the body's 1972 ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Also the Legislature considers changes to how magistrates are allocated to counties and new regulations on monitoring special needs students at school. Covid numbers are falling, but the state has surpassed a grim milestone for Covid related fatalities. A former Navy man admits to espionage charges in West Virginia's eastern panhandle. Huntington Mayor Steve Williams says his city deserves a chance. Senator Manchin has serious reservations about President Biden's choice to head the FDA. In Sports, stone cold second half shooting dooms the Mountaineers. Those stories and more...
2022-02-1515 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-14-22A high profile federal espionage case will be laid out during a plea hearing in Martinsburg Federal Court today. The state looks for innovative ways to fill teacher shortages. Lawmakers are working to hold the line for another year on Regional Jail fees. The Omicron variant and Covid 19 are easing up in West Virginia--and cases numbers are headed in the right direction. There have been a flurry of manufacturing announcements in West Virginia in recent days and in Sports, the Rams top the Bengals in the Super Bowl. Those stories and more in our MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-02-1414 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-11-22Lawmakers advance legislation to create a new funding formula for higher education. Marshall President Brad Smith gives his first report to the Board of Governors. Despite what would seem to be overwhelming obstacles--students testing performance in West Virginia high schools has gone up. There were some terrifying moments at Grafton High School Thursday. Senator Capito has Covid and Kanawha County says goodbye to a longtime public servant. In sports, Marshall falls at home. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-02-1115 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-10-22A bill to restrict abortion in West Virginia advances in the House of Delegates and in the Senate a measure to give state employees a pay raise is moving forward. The PSC drops the hammer on Suddenlink for poor customer service. Dr. Sherri Young, director of the Kanawha Charleston Health Department, announces she's tested positive for Covid. A Marshall County man is convicted for a brutal beating, a tragic flood death in Ritchie County, and an elderly woman is missing in Summers County. In Sports, the Logan Wildcats remain #1 in the MetroNews Power Index in high school basketball. Those stories...
2022-02-1015 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-9-22West Virginia gets a substantial boost for reclaiming abandoned mine lands through federal funds. The Senate has approved measures making drastic changes to the state's unemployment compensation system. The Legislature's only black woman reacts to a racist correspondence from a Right to Life group over anti-abortion legislation. Covid figures in the state continue to trend in the right direction. An arrest is made in a Barbour County murder investigation. A Kanawha County lawmaker says there's no appetite for a proposed cut to the state's income tax and in sports, WVU finally ends the losing streak with a victory over Iowa...
2022-02-0915 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-8-22The Legislature examines a cut in the state's income tax and examines major changes to the unemployment structure. Pro-Life Day at the Capitol is countered by Pro-Choice Demonstrations amid pending legislation involving abortion. A Corrections Officer at the Western Regional Jail dies of Covid complications, but cases of Covid are easing in West Virginia with lower hospitalizations and active case numbers. Evan Jenkins talks about his decision to step down from the state Supreme Court and in sports, Kyle Wiggs reports on big games at the Par-Mart shootout on the campus of West Virginia State University. Those stories and more...
2022-02-0814 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-7-22The power remains out to several thousand northern panhandle customers after last week's winter storm. Funding is approved to make repairs to an historic Barbour County bridge. DHHR is in a dire situation with a shortage of personnel in critical areas. Covid numbers in West Virginia are leveling off. US Senator Joe Manchin remains in the national spotlight over key legislation pending in the Senate. Kyle Wiggs talks about the difficulty shooting which continues to plague Mountaineer basketball. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.
2022-02-0715 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-4-22Flooding rainfall in West Virginia overnight and with that parts of the state are seeing a wintry mix, weather is at its worst along the Ohio River--and power outages are widespread across the state's northern panhandle this morning. Charleston Police have made an arrest in a fatal arson case. The state's Covid task force and the Biden Administration have what are called "productive" talks about a possible waiver for rural hospital requirements for staff to get the Covid vaccine. County health departments are ending contact tracing. In Sports, Taz Sherman is a question mark for tomorrow's Texas Tech game and...
2022-02-0415 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-3-22West Virginia is going to see some serious weather over the next 24 hours ranging from flooding rains to ice,sleet,and snowfall. A Raleigh County man is convicted of murder. The state's revenue collections are running well ahead of projection for the fiscal year. Governor Jim Justice will join Governors from Virginia and Tennessee today in a conversation with the White House about a waiver for vaccine mandates on rural hospital workers. We'll also get updates from the Legislative Session. In sports a number of the state's top high school football players from this past season have signed letters of...
2022-02-0315 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-2-22A couple of fatal fires from Tuesday are under investigation, one in Charleston and one in Wyoming County. A California company planning to locate a manufacturing plant in South Charleston has teamed up with BridgeValley Community and Technical College for a training program. A well known name goes to Charleston to lobby lawmakers to end the certificate of need requirement for health care facilities. The DOH plans to hire today and it's the one day of the year will give the most through to groundhogs. In Sports, some big match-ups in high school basketball around the state last night, Kyle...
2022-02-0215 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 2-1-22Governor Jim Justice seeks a wavier from the feds on a vaccinate mandate in rural hospitals. Parkersburg Mayor worries about the lack of drug treatment space in his city. The West Virginia Auditor helps cities learn their options on dealing with dilapidated buildings. Senate considers restrictions on unemployment benefits. Cost projections increase sharply on school project in Kanawha County. Suddenlink faces the music at the State Capitol--again. In Sports, despite a strong effort, WVU falls at Baylor and Taz Sherman goes down with an injury, also a former Mountaineer will be calling plays next season for the Thundering Herd. Those...
2022-02-0116 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 1-31-22More West Virginians have signed up for ACA coverage this year. Hospitalizations from Covid continue to run high in West Virginia. A bill to protect the right to an abortion is due to be introduced today in legislature. Yeager Airport renews service for fueling military aircraft. Jackson County high schools will soon implement a new career path for students to become heavy equipment operators. Carrie Hodousek tells us about a WV med student who had to put his training into action for his own family and in sports, Kyle Wiggs recaps Sunday's NFL championship games. Those stories and more in...
2022-01-3115 minMetroNews This MorningMetroNews This Morning 1-28-22Governor Jim Justice delivered his State of the State Address last night--two weeks later than expected due to his Covid diagnosis. He used the occasion to tout the accomplishments of his administration and to offer a message to national critics--including Bette Midler. Nucor says the $2.7 Billion dollar facility they have planed for Mason County will be one of a kind in the world. CAMC and other hospitals are fighting to keep each shift day by day staffed adequately as Covid patients grow to all time highs amid a thinly stretched staff. Two Mineral County Deputies resign amid charges in a...
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