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West Virginia Senate president has two election challengers from the political right

Craig Blair is challenged by Republicans Mike Folk and Tom Willis, who want to topple the Senate president.

Deadline hits in FEMA disaster relief assistance for late August flood-impacted counties

Since acquiring the disaster declaration on January 31, FEMA has been bringing aid to residents of Kanawha, Harrison, Clay, Boone, and Calhoun counties for the flood which occurred from Aug. 28 - Aug. 30, 2023.

By Katherine Skeldon

March 31, 2024 - 7:55 pm

State DoHS joining with other states on suicide, crisis phone line efforts

Work will help those with certain disabilities make the call.

By Katherine Skeldon

March 31, 2024 - 4:51 pm

Nicholas County Commission secures funding for solar array

Plans for a solar farm on an old strip mine site will get a boost from a $129 Million dollar Department of Energy allocation

By Chris Lawrence

March 31, 2024 - 1:57 pm

City of Nitro holds event to honor Vietnam War veterans

Saturday's event took place in the Nitro Living Memorial Park.

By MetroNews Staff

March 31, 2024 - 12:18 pm

Appalachian Hydrogen Hub a cause for concern for some residents

The U.S. Department of Energy hosted a virtual public listening session for the ARCH2 hub this week.

By Jarett Lewis

March 31, 2024 - 11:34 am

Marshall, WVU look to further strengthen cyber-security efforts

Panel discussion focuses on cyber security as biggest threat to work and school.

By MetroNews Staff

March 31, 2024 - 7:11 am

Dry, windy conditions fuel fires across southern West Virginia

More than a dozen blazes reported in southern counties.

By Jeff Jenkins

March 30, 2024 - 9:57 pm

Rucker says, 'I have stood up to the establishment.' Espinosa counters, 'Work together as a team.'

Incumbent Rucker versus challenger Espinosa is among the many intraparty battles taking place across the state as the May 14 primary election approaches.

By Brad McElhinny

March 30, 2024 - 9:15 pm

Pennsylvania man killed in Route 19 collision

Parked logging truck was unloaded and unoccupied.

By Jeff Jenkins

March 30, 2024 - 7:56 pm

Lauren's Wish receives Congressionally Directed Spending grant of nearly $1 million

The addiction triage center is located in Morgantown.

By Mike Nolting

March 30, 2024 - 5:15 pm

VA counts record high veterans enrolled for health care in West Virginia

More than 2,000 West Virginia veterans have enrolled in VA health care over the past year.

By MetroNews Staff

March 30, 2024 - 3:00 pm

St. Albans house destroyed by fire

Blaze happened Saturday,

By Jeff Jenkins

March 30, 2024 - 2:12 pm

ATV crash claims life in Boone County

Wreck happened Friday.

By Jeff Jenkins

March 30, 2024 - 1:55 pm

Federal magistrate judge says state health department was negligent in handling of emails tied to foster care lawsuit

U.S. Magistrate Judge Cheryl Eifert ordered sanctions against the state health department Thursday.

By Jarett Lewis

March 30, 2024 - 11:30 am

Man arrested in Bluefield in connection with wife's murder in Florida

Brian Estep is awaiting extradition.

By Jeff Jenkins

March 30, 2024 - 9:36 am

NWS: Soggy Easter Sunday possible, high water could be issue early in work week

Rainy pattern to move across the state.

By MetroNews Staff

March 30, 2024 - 8:19 am

One dead in motorcycle crash

Wreck happened Friday night in Kanawha County.

By MetroNews Staff

March 30, 2024 - 4:29 am

Cross-state Jennings Randolph Bridge fully repaired

Repairs had to be made to the bridge following an inspection that found some cracking.

By MetroNews Staff

March 29, 2024 - 10:00 pm

DOH worker injured after being struck in work zone

Worker was part of pothole patching crew on I-79 in Braxton County.

By Jeff Jenkins

March 29, 2024 - 4:33 pm

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