Waterfront hotel planned for Wheeling

New 122 room hotel will feature upscale rooms, condos, retail and event space. Plans are to have it operational by 2026.

Kanawha County to beef up security at Shawnee Sports Complex following nearby shooting

The county commission is reviewing safety protocols after Sunday's incident.

MSHA head calls for national mining safety standdown

Asst. Labor Secretary hopes mine operators nationally will halt production and spent time focusing on safety Wednesday with employees.

Turnpike drivers to notice new tolling system upgrades

The upgrades come ahead of Memorial Day weekend traffic.

Morrisey gets an early general election endorsement from former President Trump

'Patrick Morrisey has my Complete and Total Endorsement - HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!' Trump posted.

Harrison County deputy charged with engaging in prostitution

Sgt. Sam Morrison was arrested Monday for the alleged incidents that occurred while he was on duty.

MetroNews This Morning 5-21-24

Summary of today's West Virginia news, sports, weather for Tuesday, May 21, 2024

With battle over details of human services funding, special session grinds into Day 3

At the center of conflict were the specifics of a bill meant to improve the level of state funding for intellectual and developmental disabilities waivers, commonly called IDD waivers.

Kanawha County Commission soon to hire new member to fill vacant seat

The new candidate will officially be appointed during a special meeting on Thursday, May 30.

Lawmakers pay tribute to the life of Bob Ashley, longtime public servant

Ashley, 70, of Spencer died shortly after midnight May 15 at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital after a short illness. 

Williams, Democratic candidate for governor, delivers petition for referendum on abortion

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, the Democratic candidate for governor, today delivered a petition with thousands of signatures to the state Capitol to push for a referendum on guaranteeing access to abortion and reproductive healthcare. “As of this morning we have 2,500 signatures,” Williams said from the Capitol. Williams has been pushing for the referendum to

Boone County grandparents charged in death of teen found in ‘skeletal state’

Jerry Stone, 75, and Donna Stone, 76, were taken into custody Monday.

‘Treat-in-place’ law alleviates long wait times at emergency rooms

The law took effect earlier this month.

Stories of panic and chaos emerge from Sunday shooting

Coaches say after shots were heard near the Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar, chaos reined as families tried to flee the area

Three charged in Kanawha County drive-by shooting

Nobody hurt, but the situation created panic at a nearby soccer tournament Sunday afternoon

Sources: Manchin is being encouraged to hop into governor’s race against Morrisey

Two sources confirmed that the outreach comes from Republicans who oppose the GOP nominee for governor, Patrick Morrisey.

Double fatal fire reported in Wood County

It happened just after 12:30 p.m. Sunday in Walker.

MetroNews This Morning 5-20-24

Summary of West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Monday, May 20, 2024

Study including WVU and Marshall analyzes cyber threats to Artificial Intelligence systems

The two universities were included in a $1.75 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Special session starts on human services funding, surplus allocations and bolstering student financial aid

The full House is set to convene again in a noon Monday floor session.