First in the Nation 911 Retirement Bill Signed in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A first of its kind bill will motivate 911 dispatchers in the Mountain State to stay on longer but retire sooner. Lawmakers and Kanawha County Commission members joined emergency officials and telecommunicators Tuesday afternoon at Kanawha County Metro 911 to watch as Governor...[read more]

White-tailed deer test positive for Chronic Wasting Disease at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: First detection for a national park in the state of West Virginia

WASHINGTON, DC — Two deer at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).  A press release from the National Park Service indicates the two deer were from the Jefferson County area of the park. The discovery was made during white-tail deer reducti...[read more]

WVDOH remembers fallen workers, urges work zone safety

CHARLESTON, WV – On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Kathy Ann Ruth, a flagger working for contractors A.L.L. Construction was killed in a work zone on US 340 in Jefferson County when she was run over by a driver who allegedly failed to yield for stopped traffic. The West Virginia Division of Highways wi...[read more]

West Virginia Government Issues Funding for Several Trails Projects Throughout the Eastern Panhandle

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Projects around the Panhandle will benefit from an allocation of taxpayer dollars to boost regional recreation and trails. A statement from the city of Martinsburg Friday is praising the recent announcement from the governor’s office regarding the allocation of funds. “We wou...[read more]

Berkeley County Commission Adopts Levy Rate for 2024-2025 That is Unchanged From Previous Year

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — On Tuesday, the Berkeley County Commission adopted a levy rate of 13.39 for the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year, leaving the rate unchanged from the current year. A press release from the Commission reports the levy rate for 2024-2025 is projected to generate $28,915,496 milli...[read more]

PSC Staff says Mountaineer Gas acted “appropriately and reasonable” following November major natural gas outage on Charleston’s West Side

Memorandum filed as part of general investigation. The post PSC Staff says Mountaineer Gas acted “appropriately and reasonable” following November major natural gas outage on Charleston’s West Side appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Official music line-up announced for 2024 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta in July

The five day event kicks off Wednesday, July 3 and goes through Sunday, July 7 along Charleston's Kanawha Boulevard.    The post Official music line-up announced for 2024 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta in July appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Once new to America and college football, Vesterinen enters senior season understanding his role and responsibilities

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Edward Vesterinen is well aware he’s no longer the new guy. That doesn’t mean the West Virginia defensive lineman doesn’t sometimes still feel like one despite preparing for his fourth and final season with the Mountaineers. “It is very hard to believe, because when you come h...[read more]

Attorney general announces state will seek Supreme Court review of transgender athlete case

Morrisey made the announcement of a Supreme Court appeal attempt at a press conference surrounded by other political figures and Riley Gaines, the former collegiate swimmer who has been active in the politics surrounding gender identity and women’s sports. The post Attorney general announces stat...[read more]

Huntington native Dawson first portal pickup for new head coach Jackson

Dawson, who played at Huntington Prep and Huntington High, is heading back home for his final season of eligibility after transferring from Akron. The post Huntington native Dawson first portal pickup for new head coach Jackson appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]