Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–West Virginia prepares for a pending winter storm
–Wayne residents grown more and more frustrated with no water
–Controversy over the bill to provide emergency funds to Hancock County schools
–In Sports: WVU sweeps Arizona State in both men’s and women’s hoops
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by WV MetroNewsSnow Tubing and Sledding
Take on the hillsides in an old-time sled at Blackwater Falls State Park, or hop on an inner tube to swish all the way down the longest tubing park in the region at Canaan Valley Resort.
Canaan Valley Resort State Park attracts snow sport enthusiasts from around the world, and while many of those come for skiing and snowboarding, many also come for snow tubing. The park boasts an impressive snow tubing park that features runs that are 1,200 feet long – making it the
by WV MetroNewsGovernor Morrisey started the 2026 legislative session with a bait-and-switch.
During his State of the State address last Wednesday night, he proposed cutting income taxes by ten percent. His language to lawmakers and the public was specific:
“I am asking the legislature to pass a ten percent income tax cut. I see a lot of claps. We’re going to work to get that number up a little bit, right? West Virginia, we need tax relief now. As you will see in the budget, I’m going to ask the House and the
by WV MetroNewsJan 21, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Noah Meeusen (15) celebrates a three point shot against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first half at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesJan 21, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils center Massamba Diop (35) slam dunks the ball against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first half at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesJan 21, 2026; Tempe,
by WV MetroNewsWest Virginia closed strong for a 53-43 win against Arizona State. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia closed strong for a 53-43 win against Arizona State. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia closed strong for a 53-43 win against Arizona State. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia closed strong for a 53-43 win against Arizona State. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia closed strong for a 53-43 win against Arizona State. Photo by Greg CareyWest Virginia closed strong for a 53-43 win against Arizona State.
by WV MetroNewsINSTITUTE, W.Va. –It was a somber afternoon at West Virginia State University as family, friends, and community members gathered at the Walker Convocation Center to honor the life of student-athlete Ishmael Smith.
WVSU President Ericke Cage during moment of silence
Smith, a junior guard for the men’s basketball team, passed away Sunday, December 15. He was found unresponsive in his dorm room after teammates returned from dinner.
WVSU President Ericke Cage, men’s head basketball coach Bryan
by WV MetroNewsGerald Titus III
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chief Justice Haley Bunn swore in new Justice Gerald M. Titus III in front of a full courtroom Wednesday.
Titus was appointed by Governor Patrick Morrisey in November to fill the seat left vacant weeks before when beloved Justice Tim Armstead died.
Titus says he won’t try to replace everything that Armstead brought to the bench.
“As honored as I am to have this opportunity, I really, truly wish this vacancy didn’t exist. Our presence here is occasioned by the
by WV MetroNewsBy Bill Cornwell
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The transfer portal has closed in college football and seems to have yielded mixed results for Marshall ahead of Tony Gibson’s second season as head coach.
The Herd added 25 players and lost 22 this time around.
Several notable departures are now with power conference programs, a list that includes the likes of kicker Lorcan Quinn (Alabama), punter Nathan Totten (Virginia Tech), running back Antwan Roberts (Arizona) and defensive linemen Sid Kaba and Naquan
by WV MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Higher Education Chancellor Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker is asking for more money for the popular dual enrollment program.
Sarah Tucker
Tucker asked the House Finance Committee for $290,000 to finish the out the current fiscal year.
“More and more students are wanting to take more and more classes,” Tucker said. “Without a supplemental (funding) what I will have to do is use what we have left in reserves and then feed in to the FY 2027 budget.”
The dual enrollment
by WV MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Trophy Hunters Association assured Wednesday, the 38th annual West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show set for this weekend at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center is a go, regardless of what the weather throws our way.
“I’ve been getting calls and people have asked what are we going to do about the snow. Hey, the doors will be open,” said Trophy Hunters spokesman Glen Jarrell.
All exhibit booths for the event are sold out. The show features an array
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