Temperatures will be in the lower to mid-60s, close to the seasonal normal. Just like today, there will be plenty of sunshine. It is a perfect day for any outdoor plans. In all parts of the region outside of the highest…
Regional news — Friday, October 23, 2026
Updated 10:32 AM, Monday, November 2, 2026
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David Robinson Jr. rushed for three scores as the Huskies improved to 8-0. The post Herbert Hoover uses 31 unanswered points to defeat Princeton, 31-21 appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Miles Sadler was one of five WVU players to record double-figure scoring and led all players with 18 points. The post Photo gallery: Mountaineers roll past Glenville State 103-66 in second exhibition appeared first on…
For 100 years, one building on Main Street in Oak Hill has been home to Oak Hill United Methodist Church. This weekend, the congregation is inviting the community to celebrate that milestone.
"We are having our 33rd annual Concord Business Challenge, where we've invited high school juniors and seniors from across the region, and they have the opportunity to compete for college scholarships... We have over…
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday that funding packages have been completed for more than $58 million in water and wastewater infrastructure projects across West Virginia…
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) has reduced the speed limit along the Interstate 64 and Interstate 77 corridor in Charleston as part of several safety improvements…
Zion Turner and Khalil Wilkins both came up big, while the Herd largely shutdown a potent South Alabama offense in its first Sun Belt victory this season. The post Marshall feels better about quarterback situation…
Eric Tarr will now be unopposed on November ballots. The post State Senator Tarr successful in second challenge of opponent’s candidacy, Libertarian nominee Butcher now ineligible appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Deputies arrested Edward Ramsey, 47, on Friday morning. The post Man arrested in Logan County, charged with kidnapping, sexually abusing woman appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office subpoenaed at least six environmental groups, asking for records regarding climate change, in a move at least one advocated called a “fishing expedition intended to stifle our…
U.S. Marshal Service takes Vasilis Sakellaridis into custody. The post Man wanted in Charleston shooting arrested in North Carolina appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The U.S. Department of Justice is stepping up its legal campaign over the midterm elections, suing Alaska over its U.S. Senate election and appealing a lawsuit against suspected noncitizen voters in California.
Police say shots that claimed the life of Chris Wilson were possibly meant for someone else. The post Arrest made in the killing of WVU football recruit appeared first on WV MetroNews .
I-64 traffic slowed Friday. The post Tractor trailer ends up off road in wooded area near Dunbar appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Clarksburg police investigating. The post One arrested in Clarksburg stabbing appeared first on WV MetroNews .
WASHINGTON — Fewer than 5% of U.S. House races are seen by a top political analysis as truly competitive heading into November’s midterm elections, giving relatively few voters the ability to determine which party…
Officials say it could improve student engagement. The post Kanawha County BOE approves new pilot classroom audio translation technology for Charleston middle school appeared first on WV MetroNews .
BELLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia Lottery player has claimed a $50,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket purchased in Kanawha County. According to the West Virginia Lottery, Eric C. claimed the $50,000 prize on…
In November’s midterm elections, Democrats could win a majority of governor’s offices for the first time in 16 years. President Donald Trump’s influence towers over some tight races. In Wisconsin, the GOP nominee, U.S…
PAX, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Town of Pax is hosting a three-day community yard sale and flea market beginning Friday, October 23, and continuing through Sunday, October 25. The event will take place at Pax Gym, located at…
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Early voting is underway in Fayette County for the November 2026 general election, with three locations available for residents to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Early voting…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission has released brackets for the regional volleyball tournaments. This is the third year for the four-class structure in volleyball. In a new…
The federal lawsuit was filed on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. The coalition says the subpoena, issued in September, seeks ten years of records, including emails…
The governor went on a water tour of southern West Virginia this summer. The post Morrisey announces $58 million funding for water, sewer projects in five counties appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti Jr. says Anthony W. Hay was sentenced Thursday to the maximum prison term for aggravated vehicular homicide. Hay was also fined $20,000 and must serve 15 months…
Frankfort visits Wahama Saturday in a matchup of undefeated teams. The post Setting the scene for Class A football in Week 9 appeared first on WV MetroNews .
From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm, attendees can bring their gear and equipment to Winterplace's main resort. They are accepting all types of outdoor gear, including equipment for rafting, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking…
Three candidates in what's expected to be a close State Senate race debated on Thursday night on MetroNews Television. The post Sen. Oliverio, Del. Williams, and Taylor Richmond highlight education, data center…
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wayne County man has been sentenced to five years in prison after striking and killing a man along the West Virginia Turnpike in Fayette County last year. According to Fayette County…
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Visit Mercer County opens Basecamp by Visit Mercer County, its new tourism office, visitor experience center and retail space, today, Friday, Oct. 23, with a grand–opening celebration from 9…
Timothy Ridenour charged with trespassing and shoplifting. The post White Hall deputy mayor accused of stealing from Walmart appeared first on WV MetroNews .
High pressure continues to influence the weather, and nothing is showing up to push it away anytime soon. Fabulous Football Friday will be, quite literally, fabulous. Here's the latest from Christian Boteler:
Get-up-to-date on the Mountain State. The post MetroNews This Morning 10-23-26 appeared first on WV MetroNews .
After a high-profile rape case at Cornell University highlighted what she considers a loophole that fails victims, a West Virginia legislator is joining lawmakers in 15 other states to change laws regarding sexual…
West Virginia's founding math is slowly strangling the most vulnerable parts of the state to death.
Fayette County, WV (WOAY)- The AAAA Soccer Regionals are here and things are already heating up! The 8-Seed Oak Hill Red Devils hosted the 9-Seed Parkersburg South Patriots in a first round matchup. In what turned into…