Tomorrow will be another nice day, with plenty of sunshine and rising temperatures. Highs will wind up in the mid-to-upper-60s again. The high-pressure dome that has put the lid on any showers that might develop will…
Regional news — Monday, October 26, 2026
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Morrisey announced a $1,339,077 Rural Health Transformation Program award to WVU's Cancer Institute to replace Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography unit.
In honor of their 50th anniversary, Southern Appalachian Labor School hosted an event last Thursday that, in usual SALS fashion, was a treat for the entire community.
In honor of their 50th anniversary, Southern Appalachian Labor School hosted an event last Thursday that, in usual SALS fashion, was a treat for the entire community.
Early voting locations are open through October 31 at designated locations across the Mountain State.
Now is the perfect time to make sure your personal information is secure.
A procession for Caden Mullins, 24, of Man, stretched for blocks on Charleston's West Side on Monday evening. The post Southern West Virginia law enforcement community rallies to send fallen Logan County deputy home…
Officer was in cruiser at the time. The post Charleston police officer suffers minor injuries after parked cruiser hit by drunk driver appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The judge will consider Pritt’s request for pretrial release, the defense and prosecution's written filings and any additional information. The post Hearing is set on Elliott Pritt’s request for mental health treatment…
Developers of proposed high transmission line seeking regulatory approval in West Virginia. The post Property owners question NextEra in first day of MARL PSC hearing appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Attorney General's probable cause to subpoena West Virginia Rivers is an outdated global warming model The post Attorney General’s consumer protection probe of WV Rivers claims harm to fossil fuel economy appeared first…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — MetroNews Top Plays is back for a ninth season. Check out the best plays from Week 9 around the state of West Virginia. You can win $100 by submitting the top play of the week. Post videos in your…
It's now 50 mph through the heart of the Capital City. The post DOH: Interstate speed reduction in Charleston linked to Carter Bridge work appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Berkeley County Schools plans to sue state officials over public school funding as pressure mounts in the courts to deal with the issue. Families, school officials and their lawyers are turning to the judicial system…
Kanawha County leads the state in the amount of students participating in the Hope Scholarship during the 2025-26 school year, according to an annual report released Monday by the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office.
EQT has 3,500 wells in West Virginia. The post EQT acquires Range Resources to form the nation’s largest natural gas producer appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Two significant business announcements today tell a larger story about West Virginia’s economic future — maybe. Anthropic, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies, filed paperwork to go public…
The board of education in Berkeley County unanimously approved proceeding with litigation in June, and the required 30-day notice for a lawsuit against the state was sent last week. The post Competition for teachers and…
President Donald Trump’s 11th-hour campaign to intervene in California’s vote counting encountered its first resistance from federal courts on Monday, with appellate judges ruling against the effort. A three-judge panel…
Early voting continues through Saturday. The post Nearly 67,000 West Virginians take to polls through first four days of early voting appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Both Democratic and Republican candidates during the heated midterm election cycle have had to navigate deep voter resentment of data centers that will power artificial intelligence.
Deputy Caden Mullins remembered as a fantastic deputy, a family man, and deeply committed to his community. The post Logan County deputies mourn the loss of a brother appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Witnesses last reported that Wilson was going camping in the woods near McGhee Drive around the Davis Creek area. Wilson is 6'1, with dark hair, a beard and was last seen wearing white tennis shoes, gray sweatpants, and…
The state PSC ordered a schedule to be set last month. The post ApCo and Black Diamond set timeline for acquisition talks appeared first on WV MetroNews .
According to the Raleigh County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Ball responded to a missing person report on October 22 in the Shady Spring Area. Throughout the investigation, Ball gathered evidence and information that…
Cougars narrowly ahead of No. 2 Wheeling Central and No. 3 Wahama after White Falcons' first loss this season. The post Week 10 Power Rankings: East Hardy moves to No. 1 in Class A appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The pop-up center will be at the Robson Freewill Baptist Church at 13805 Deepwater Mountain Road on October 26-28 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From October 29-31, the clinic will move to Pax Town Hall at 38 School…
NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two rock climbers were injured Saturday afternoon after one climber fell onto another near Mount Lookout in Nicholas County. According to the Wilderness Fire Department, emergency crews…
Public hearings scheduled for Monday evening in Summersville. The post Nicholas County proposing closing 2 elementary schools appeared first on WV MetroNews .
HICO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Midland Trail High School Patriot Marching Band is seeking community support to raise approximately $35,000 to purchase new uniforms for its growing program. The band has launched a uniform…
Dr. Ronald A. Johnson will take over, effective Wednesday. The post Bluefield State chooses longtime HBCU, financial administrator as new president appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The event will take place at John Henry Historical Park, with registration from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m., and the ride kicks off at 11:00 a.m. The cost is $25 per ATV. Organizers say the fun continues after the ride with a…
The Beckley Warming Center is recruiting volunteers and has upcoming training meetings for those interested in helping out. They will host volunteer training meetings on Thursday, October 29, and Thursday, November 5…
JACKSON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Jackson County couple is facing a combined 12 felony charges following an investigation into allegations of years of physical and emotional abuse involving three children living in…
Attorney general cites pending litigation in declining Berkeley County inquiry. The post County wants more specifics on local control of high-impact data centers, but AG declines appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The next meeting is this Thursday, October 29, at 10:00 a.m. at the Raleigh County Commission on Aging. October's topic is the importance of social support. The group meets in person, but you can also participate…
There will be two events on Tuesday, October 27. One pantry will be in Fayette County at the Old Mount Hope High School and Heritage Center, and another in McDowell County at Kingdom Kids Mission in Raysal. On…
The letters are part of a federal regulatory process involving plans to eventually phase out certain traditional copper-based telephone services where an approved replacement is available. PSC Chairman Charlotte Lane…
The checkpoint will be on Main Street in Summersville, with an alternate location on Webster Road, supported by roving DUI patrols throughout the night. Officers will be watching for impaired drivers, underage drinking…
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Former West Virginia Delegate Elliott Pritt is asking a federal judge to release him from jail to attend a residential mental health treatment program, while prosecutors argue the proposal…
West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Monday, October 26, 2026 The post MetroNews This Morning 10-26-26 appeared first on WV MetroNews .
If you liked last week's weather, you will love this week. High pressure lingers, resulting in dry and seasonable conditions. Mornings will remain brisk, but a couple of afternoons may reach 70 degrees for some. Here's…
Deputy Caden Mullins died in a crash on Route 10 Saturday. The post Procession set for this evening for Logan County deputy appeared first on WV MetroNews .
A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats. Across the 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running —…
The proposed Valley North Project would span approximately 260 miles, carrying new 765-kilovolt transmission lines from the coal-fired John E. Amos Power Plant in Putnam County, West Virginia, to Frederick County…
Every fall somebody asks the same question: when does the first snow usually show up in West Virginia? It’s a fair one. Leaves are still hanging on in a lot of places, football season is in full swing, and Halloween…