FARMINGTON, W.Va. — A partnership between the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and football helmet manufacturer Riddell will use the best helmets available and a data tracking system to improve safety for middle and high school tackle football programs in Marion County.
Dr. Javier Cardenas (Photo from WVU)
WVU RNI Division of Sports Neurology Dr. Javier Cardenas said they are distributing 100 Riddell Axiom helmets with InSite Analytics access, free of charge, to Fairmont Senior High

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A second woman has come forward and claimed to have been repeatedly abused and sexually assaulted by a court bailiff in Kanawha County while in custody awaiting court hearings.
The victim, identified as “CCV 2” in court documents claimed former Kanawha County Deputy and Bailiff Cass Close made unwanted advances toward her almost immediately after she was first brought to the Kanawha County courthouse and over the course of close to two years, from late 2023 until earlier this

Gov. Patrick Morrisey
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced a winning bid for a contact to complete performance evaluations of the Department of Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Transportation.
BDO USA, P.C. was selected to conduct independent performance evaluations for the three state agencies.
According to a release from Morrisey’s office, the audits will look at the operations, programs, and activities for the agencies to “ensure

CHARLESTON, W.Va – A new trial date is set in the case of a man accused in a fatal hit and run while fleeing police that has been delayed numerous times over the last five years.
Che Lark
Che Dushon Lark appeared before Judge Carrie Webster in Kanawha County Circuit Court on Monday and is scheduled to be tried on December 8, due to Lark retaining new counsel.
Lark faces 12 charges for an alleged incident in which he struck and killed Heather Ross with his car in 2020 while attempting to evade

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is pushing the importance of an economic growth agenda for the next legislative session, saying the last one didn’t meet the mark.
The Chamber plans to use the annual Business Summit coming up later this week in White Sulphur Springs “to sharpen its focus on an agenda that drives long-term growth, job creation and economic stability.”
Steve Roberts
“With lawmakers and administration officials looking on at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s largest

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–Senator Capito backs use of the National Guard to patrol the DC streets
–ACLU challenges AG McCuskey’s efforts to consolidate vaccination lawsuits
–A high profile Morgantown murder trial to start today
–In Sports: The 2025 class of the WVU Sports HOF is announced and it’s game week for high school and college teams in WV
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Texas man accused in the murder of a Learfield/Mountaineer Sports Properties employee will go on trial in Morgantown this week.
Jonathan Ramirez (WVRJA)
Jonathan Ramirez, 24, of Watauga, Texas, allegedly killed Jacob Lough in his Milford Street apartment in January 2024 and was indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder, burglary and grand larceny.
Morgantown Police Chief Eric Powell previously said a co-worker went to check on Lough, but could not get inside. He