Raleigh County, WV (WOAY)- The streak continues, the Flying Eagles boys soccer team will be playing in their home stadium for the state tournament! The 4-seed Huntington Highlanders made the trip to what will be the…
Regional news — Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Mercer County, WV (WOAY)- A dominant performance in the regional tournament sets the Falcons on a trip to Beckley! The 4-seed Sherman Tide boys soccer team, fresh off a win against the top seeded Braxton County, looked…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In its lone exhibition open to the public, West Virginia’s women’s basketball team had its way Thursday night with Frostburg State in a 111-41 victory at Hope Coliseum. The Mountaineers ran off 19…
The Knights improved to 8-1 with their first victory over Huntington in three seasons. The post Cabell Midland takes possession of “The Shield” with 35-14 win over Huntington appeared first on WV MetroNews .
State Public Service Commission heard 4th day of testimony Thursday. The post MARL interveners raise more land agent concerns, question need for project appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to combat noncitizen voting and assert authority over elections came under intense scrutiny in courtrooms across the country on Thursday, as Democrats and voting rights groups…
Listen to “New Deal for Landowners” on Spreaker. A mention here or there, not a fully fleshed-out idea as much as a thought tossed against the wall to see if it sticks, emerged during a few conversations on Talkline…
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A missing Texas man was found dead Thursday morning near the Prince Train Station in Fayette County following an apparent dirt bike crash. According to Fayette County Sheriff Jess…
West Virginia drivers will soon have the opportunity to buy a new license plate featuring iconic fixtures of state folklore.
Steep hike proposed for non-state Gold plan. The post PEIA proposes modest state increases, and retiree premiums held flat appeared first on WV MetroNews .
30 percent increase from four years ago. The post Early voting totals likely to far outdistance 2022 numbers; 2 days left appeared first on WV MetroNews .
"The First Amendment forbids a State from using its investigative power that way, and I will not allow it while this case is pending.," U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Goodwin wrote in his order.
Lydia Cathryn Payne Martin celebrates her birthday tomorrow. The Bluefield resident was born on October 30, 1919.
Local parade committees are looking for entries for the Beckley Veterans Day and Christmas parades.
All major cities and towns in Fayette County have scheduled trick-or-treating from 6 to 8 P.M. on Halloween night.
Dr. Ronald Johnson was named interim president earlier this week by the Bluefield State Board of Governors. The post Bluefield State University’s interim president meets with faculty, staff; shares vision for future…
A U.S. District Court Judge ruled Thursday to block investigatory subpoenas filed in September against environmental groups.
West Virginia has work to do down the stretch to ensure it qualifies for the Big 12 Tournament. The post Mountaineers strive to move forward from skid in home finale against TCU appeared first on WV MetroNews .
Attorney General J.B. McCuskey’s office sent an investigatory subpoena in September to the longstanding environmental organization West Virginia Rivers for a decade of records on “climate claims,” internal…
While communities across West Virginia face losing their public schools, Gov. Patrick Morrisey stressed that addressing public school funding issues will be front and center in the next legislative session.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s rally in Salina, Kansas, on Saturday is canceled, the Kansas Republican Party confirmed to States Newsroom.
Four arrested when they showed up for meeting with underaged boys and girls, more than 20 others are now being sought for on-line conversations when thinking they were talking to children. The post Joint operation in…
Xander Finley-Ball, 18, is charged in connection to a July shooting in Monongalia County. The post U.S. Marshals offer $3,500 reward in search for 18-year-old escapee charged in Star City shooting appeared first on WV…
Communities throughout the country have been inundated with television ads and outside spending as politicians try to spur voter turnout in the most competitive U.S. House races in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
A federal judge on Wednesday denied a U.S. Department of Justice request that would have forced California to not count the ballots of 20,000 voters the Trump administration alleges are likely noncitizens.
A super political action committee linked to Gov. Patrick Morrisey sent election mailers baking governor-friendly Senators. That's not abnormal. The problem is the PAC sent the mailers to voters in the wrong parts of…
On Wednesday evening, the McDowell County Sheriff's Office announced the success of Operation Black Lantern: A joint undercover operation conducted by the McDowell and Wyoming County Sheriff's Offices in conjunction…
Police advise drivers to get onto the interstate at the Virginia Street entrance instead. The post I-64 westbound on-ramp at Lee Street in Charleston closed because of diesel spill appeared first on WV MetroNews .
A transformer fell off a truck and ruptured early Thursday morning, shutting down the busy east-west artery west bound for more than five hours The post Transformer in the road causes a major back-up on Route 50…
The Patriots bring a 5-2 record to Short Gap to face the 8-0 Falcons. The post Independence looks to deny Frankfort a 37th consecutive win (Class AA Week 10 preview) appeared first on WV MetroNews .
A Princeton police officer has been arrested on a first-degree arson charge for allegedly setting a building on the 900 block of Harrison Street in Princeton on fire.
East Hardy visits Cameron in a matchup of Top 6 teams. The post Setting the scene for Class A football in Week 10 appeared first on WV MetroNews .
The plates feature nine West Virginia folklore figures. The post West Virginia DMV debuts cryptid-themed license plates statewide appeared first on WV MetroNews .
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the company violated numerous West Virginia consumer protection laws through the design and operation of its app…
Retton previously announced plans to retire two weeks ago. The post After receiving positive health news, Retton to return as FSHS basketball coach appeared first on WV MetroNews .
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is unveiling a spooktacular new license plate, available for sale beginning Monday, November 2, 2026. The license plate, designed by West Virginia…
West Virginians affected by severe storms and flooding in August still have time to apply for federal assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery.
A juvenile was injured in the shooting. The post Monongalia County deputy fired after being charged with wanton endangerment appeared first on WV MetroNews .
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Four men have been arrested following a five-day child exploitation investigation conducted across Wyoming and McDowell counties. The Wyoming–McDowell Crimes Against Children Task Force…
SAINT ALBANS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Saint Albans Police Department has announced that it will no longer approve permits for pub crawls following multiple fights, arrests, and law enforcement responses associated with the…
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two schools in Wyoming County are closed Thursday, October 29, 2026, due to a water leak. According to the Wyoming County Board of Education, Berlin McKinney Elementary School and Oceana…
Condition continue to shine as the week passes. Skies remain mostly sunny and temperatures become even warmer. We remain dry through Halloween, but rain does make a return later in the forecast. Here's the latest from…
Ground broken on multi-dollar project in Nutter Fort. The post Dewatering of old mine at center of stormwater project in Harrison County appeared first on WV MetroNews .
West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Thursday, October 29, 2026 The post MetroNews This Morning 10-29-26 appeared first on WV MetroNews .
This story was originally reported by Amanda Becker of The 19th. Meet Amanda and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. EASTERN PANHANDLE, W.Va. — Over and over on a recent October Saturday, Jenny…
What would West Virginia look like if we fed the golden geese of our resources instead of killing the flock for a one-time prize?
MERIDIAN, Idaho — It didn’t take long for doctors to see that something was amiss with Rebecca Crozier’s pregnancy. At her eight-week ultrasound in 2025, they mentioned a possible neural tube defect, she said, but after…
West Virginians voting in the upcoming General Election will see on the ballot a proposed amendment to the state Constitution. The Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment states: “This…
Southern WV, (WOAY)- The James Monroe Mavericks are going to the state tournament, thanks in part to one players efforts. Kendall Long lead the way with a hattrick for James Monroe over Mingo Central to punch their…
Greenbrier County, WV (WOAY)- Lewisburg is once again sending a team to Beckley in search of a title. Wednesday’s battle saw the 2-seeded Herbert Hoover Huskies girls soccer team face off against the top seeded…