Longtime public servant Bob Ashley has died

Ashley was first elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1984 and went on to serve as Republican Leader in the 72nd and 73rd Legislatures.

FestivALL to return for ten days in the Capital City

FestivALL will take place June 14-23.

MetroNews This Morning 5-15-24

Summary of West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Cabell County school excess levy fails; Huntington, Wheeling choose new mayors

The levy has faced a number of court challenges over the last year.

Senate President Blair is defeated in primary as are incumbents Maroney, Swope and Karnes

Half the state Senate is up for election every two years -- so 17 seats were on ballots this cycle.

Jim Justice wins Republican nomination to U.S. Senate from West Virginia

Two-term Gov. Jim Justice has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, a race that was called shortly after voting concluded. Justice’s most prominent competitor was Congressman Alex Mooney. Polling consistently showed Justice with a big lead over Mooney for months. MetroNews and other outlets called the race early on. The Associated Press called the

GOP winners: McCuskey for attorney general; Kris Warner for secretary of state and Mark Hunt for auditor

The attorney general's office has been held by Republican Patrick Morrisey for three terms, but he opted to run for governor this election cycle.

Incumbent Carol Miller wins congressional nomination again; Treasurer Riley Moore is GOP nominee for other seat

In West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers northern counties, Republican Congressman Alex Mooney opted to run for U.S. Senate – leaving the seat open to new faces.

Patrick Morrisey is GOP candidate for governor

The governor’s seat opened up because two-term Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, is up against a term limit. He is running for U.S. Senate.

Two Junior category racers take the first win of the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two Junior category athletes are taking home gold on the Opening Day of the 2024 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships currently underway in the Capital City. The championship cycling races kicked off on Tuesday afternoon. It began with the Junior Women’s and Junior Men’s Time Trial races where over 50 athletes

Murder investigation underway in McDowell County

A woman has been charged with murder in the death of a man found by deputies Monday.

Haley Bunn and Charles Trump win Supreme Court seats in uncontested races

West Virginia’s judicial races are considered nonpartisan, and the races are determined during the primary election cycle.

Preston County Sheriff Paul Pritt dies due to medical complications

Sheriff was recently hospitalized.

County clerks report typical election day issues

County election officials report voting is steady.

GOP candidates for governor cast ballots, thank voters this Primary Election Day

Moore Capito, Patrick Morrisey, Mac Warner and Chris Miller share their thoughts before polls close Tuesday night.

Inmates accused in Whitey Bulger killing enter plea deal, details not released

Bulger was killed at Hazelton Prison in 2018.

Up and down the ballot, West Virginia’s elected positions are primed for change

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

MetroNews This Morning 5-14-24

Summary of West Virginia news, sports, weather for Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Monongalia County voters consider $142.6 million school bond

There's support for the concept but the plan to build a STEM high school is drawing some criticism.

Is Trump still as popular in West Virginia as he was in 2016?

Experts weigh-in on Election Day.