MetroNews This Morning

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --An overdose at a high school is under investigation--The U.S. Education Secretary visits Cabell County--Emergency Radio coverage in Pendleton and Pocahontas County is woefully low--In Sports: high school football tonight and WVU and Marshall have games tomorrow 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --There's a settlement to a Class Action lawsuit agaisnt the West Virginia State Police--Wheeling Mayor defends city's MOU with data center developer--What would a nuclear hub in West Virginia look like? --In Sports: Saturday's game in Charlotte will be a homecoming for one Mountaineer  

Today on Metronews This Morning: --Power companies say coal fired power is secure for many years to come amid rising demand--West Virginia leaders are energized by a rollback in Biden era greenhouse gas rules on coal fired plants--Chambers of Commerce in W.Va., Ohio, and Pa. looks to market the region for aerospace resources --In Sports: WVU prepares for its biggest test of the year on Saturday in Charlottte against U.Va. 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The Brooke High School principal has been fired--Huntington votes to implement guardrails, but advances plans to use Flock cameras--Lawmakers are going to take another look at Raylee's Law--In Sports: The latest MetroNews Power Rankings in high school football are out 

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--More flooding in West Virginia even as the most recent high water is also getting attention--A Hall of Fame Mountianeers faces charges of strangulation--A severe blow to the chances of the MARL transmission line--In Sports; WVU prepares to face the Wahoos in Charlotte 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Remembering 9/11 in West Virginia--Fred Persinger thunbnails key games in high school football for Friday night--WVU and Marshall prepare for game two 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A Clay County dad is in jail, charged with a DUI which left his two sons dead--Governor Morrisey announces another wrinkle of the Ascent WV program--Students at Rober L. Bland Middle School in Lewis County settle into new digs--In Sports: WVU and Marshall prepare for Saturday. 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Recognition for major players in West Virginia education on Tuesday night--West Virginia is now considered a potential site for future nuclear energy development--The Greenbrier back in good standing with tax officials--In Sports: Coach Rod says WVU has plenty to learn from opening victory 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Senator Capito believes permit reform is very close to approval in Washington--Leaders of Green Power Motors are due in court this week over alleged violation of court orders--WVU Medicine continues to expand --In Sports: a new top team in high school football 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A class action lawsuit is filed over the discoery of cameras in the girls dressing rooms at Brooke High School--Gilmer County Sheriff Smokey Belin says he's grateful for an outpouring of support over his cancer diagnosis--Tragedy marrs the holiday at Bluefield State--In Sports: WVU and Marshal analyze their week one games and get ready for next week 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The Principal at Brooke High School faces serious allegations--Another multi BILLION dollar investment is announced for Mason County--The top man at Appalachian Power says there's a rapid change coming in West Virginia--In Sports: It's a Football Friday and we're getting set for the season openers for Marshall and WVU

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --We hear from the new Head of the Greenbrier Resort's operating board--WVU and Marshall talk about the two school's impact on the state's economy--Scary moments at the Supreme Court as a Justice loses conciousness in the middle of arguements--In Sports: WVU prepares to retire #5 on Saturday 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --State Treasurer Larry Pack gives a balanced analysis on the impact of data centers in W.Va. --Members of the House from Putnam County seek a safety review of U.S. Route 35--The PSC examines the proposed sale of Bluefield's sewer system to WV American Water --In Sports:  Coach Rod working on the final tweeks to the game plan ahead of Saturday's opener for WVU

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The controversial MARL transmission may be heading toward a delay--Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes says a recent kidnapping is an example of how they use Flock cameras--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito is helping recruit industry for a new shell building in Charleston--In Sports: The newest MetroNews Power Poll is out on high school football 

Today on Metronews This Morning: --The Kanawha County Commission explores a federal flood buyout program--State championships from Logan County's all black high school during the days of segregation are recognized--A Virginia man dies in a fall while hiking in Pendleton County--In Sports: It's game week for Marshall and WVU and the first week of high school football is in the books 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Flooding again in West Virginia, this time in the eastern panhandle--The President of Bluefield State is abruptly fired--An eviction reversal in Huntington--In Sports: The 2026 high school football season is underway. 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The Lottery Commission renews the Greenbrier's casino license after a change in management--West Virginia will share in that massive META settlement--Morgantown residents continue to fight Flock cameras in Monongalia County--In Sports: the first games for the high school football season is set for tonight 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Dolly Parton is being remembered throughout the world this morning, and here in West Virginia--Marshall is helping 40 students left homeless with a fire inspection which condemned six structures--The DMV has cancelled a multi-Million dollar contract to upgrade computers--In Sports: We're on the eve of the first high school football games of the season. 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Those opposed to the MARL react to PSC concerns about a change in route--A federal trial date is set for former state lawmaker Elliot Pritt--Flood cleanup goes on in various parts of the state--In Sports: The new MetroNews Power Poll is out ahead of the high school football season 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Green Power school buses started with great promise, but have never delivered--A deadly weekend on West Virginia highways--Changes are coming to the way votes are canvassed after an election in West Virginia--In Sports: it's game week for high school football teams in West Virginia 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The PSC has some serious questions about changes to the route of the MARL Transmission project--Bluefield State BOG meets in executive session, with no action, in a meeting called by the Board. --Flood recovery continues in several parts of the state--In Sports: We're just a week away from turning on the Friday Night Lights in West Virginia 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A former deputy and a former lawmaker are each indicted by a federal grand jury in separate cases--A Hary County man is dead after an officer involved shooting--Those who knew Willie Akers are fondly remembering the man and the legend--In Sports:  Rich Rod says there's a huge competition for almost every starting job at Mountaineer football 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Logan and Mountaineer legend Willie Akers has died--Senator Jim Justice talks about the recent deal to save his family's ownership of the Greenbrier--Flood recovery continues across the state from the most recent rainfall--In Sports: both WVU and Marshall are working to develop a better defense as the season opener nears 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Flood recovery continues and one person has been killed by the high water--Access is cut off to the Fayette County animal shelter--NUCOR Steel recognizes Senator Capito--In Sports: more preseason honors for members of both the Mountaineers and Thundering Herd football teams 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --There is more flash flooding in West Virginia--A plane goes down in Jackson County leaving the pilot hurt--We're learning more about the new management of the Greenbrier--In Sports: WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez and Marshall Coach Tony Gibson discuss progress in preseason camp 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The Greenbrier hopes for some variance from the Lottery Commision to avert a shutdown of the casino--New information in the investigation into a deadly chemical accident in Kanawha County from earlier this year--Pierpont CTC gets the green light to create a new aviation training facility--In Sports: A court ruling gives a couple more Mountaineers more playing time

Today on Metronews This Morning: --Tense moments at a Barbour County mine--The state Board of Education has significant action on schools in Wyoming, Logan, and Marion Counties--Vandalia Health receives a significant federal allocation--In Sports:  A favorable court ruling for WVU basketball 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A tree falls and kills a passing motorist on a motorcycle--Stormy weather creates headaches for many across the state--Lawmakers have plenty of questions for the Human Services Secretary about the school clothing program--In Sports: reports for Mountaineer camp and a well known figure in Marshall athletics ahas died 

Today on Metronews This Morning: --A Monongalia County man is headed to prison for life for a murder conviction--West Virginia continues to see a rebound from leading the nation in overdose deaths--More discussion in Huntington about Flock cameras from city council--In Sports: the battle for the starting quarterback job continues at WVU 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A Monongalia County murder case goes to the sentencingphase today. --Lawmakers get a full reports on the operations of Flock Cameras in WV--An update on flooding and disaster assistance in WEst Virginia. --In Sports: Preseason camps continue for WVU and Marshall

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Hope Gas seeks a rate hike to pay for pipeline upgrades--A train derailment in South Charleston--The Kanawha County Commission discusses the Valley North Transmission project--In Sports: WVU and Marshall continue preseason drills 

Today on Metronews This Morning: --Governor Patrick Morrisey doubles down on his concerns about school clothing vouchers--The Greenbrier's legal team reports progress in a $500 Million financing deal, but hurdles remain--Worthington may soon be a town of the past--In Sports: Rich Rodriguez evaluates practice #1 of the 2026 football season at WVU

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Morrisey fears fraud and abuse in the school clothing voucher program--FEMA is urging flood victims in two counties to register for disaster relief--Disavowed politician Elliot Pritt out maneuvers GOP leaders by taking his name off the ballot--In Sports: Two WVU basketball players sue the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Trump approves disaster funding for Upshur and Lewis Counties--Morrisey Administration defends actions in the school clothing voucher program--Governor touts his 50 by 50 plan before Oil and Gas Producers group--In Sports:  WVU and Marshall have players with pre-season accolades. 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Plenty of questions about TANF funding and the school clothing vouchers--Recovery and repairs continue for the long haul in Lewis and Upshur Counties--Nucor Steel is on track to start turning out product next year--In Sports: It's opening day for high school football practice in W.Va. 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Flooding didn't just impact Lewis and Upshur Counties last week--Dominion Energy to build a second power plant at Mt. Storm--Discussion of the Valley North project reaches Kanawha County--In Sports: WVU revealed its women's basketball non-conference schedule 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Elliot Pritt resigns his House seat and waives his preliminary and detention hearing--US Attorney Moore Capito reacts to the Pritt situation--Rainfall which flooded Upshur and Lewis County set rainfall records a week ago--In Sports; US Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the Protect College Sports Act 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Governor Morrisey makes a request for quick federal disaster aid for WV--Cleanup continues in the flooded areas of the state--Delegate Elliot Pritt is due in court this afternoon--In Sports: the WVU Basketball Team lends a helping hand to flood victim 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Two deaths are now blamed on this week's flooding in West Virginia--Volunteers are starting to pour into the flooded region to help out--Theres a preliminary report on a fatal helicopter crash in Pocahontas County--In Sports: new and expereinced hands at the runningback position for WVU 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Search continues for missing individuals in the flood zone--NWS confirms tornadoes touched down in Pleasants County--Member of the House of Delegates charged with federal charges tied to a relationship with a teenager--In Sports: The state American Legion baseball tourney to start today in Beckley