Downtown Morgantown shooting under investigation

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Detectives in Morgantown are investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting in the 200 block of Walnut Street downtown. Officers responded in seconds to the call at 2:15 a.m. and found witnesses that said a lone male on foot and several people in car involved in the shootin...[read more]

Fairmont non-profit seeks to relocate following consecutive recent flood events

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A long time non-profit who sustained extensive damage during days of repetitive flooding, is asking for help. During the extreme rainstorms between June 10 and June 14 that lead to severe flash flooding all around North Central West Virginia, the Disability Action Center receive...[read more]

Westover man arrested in firearm incident after telling police he was “ripped off” while trying to buy drugs

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – According to a criminal complaint, a 43-year-old Westover man faces wanton endangerment involving a firearm and a weapons charge after waving a gun in a convenience store parking lot after allegedly being “ripped off” while trying to purchase crack cocaine. Witnesses told poli...[read more]

Health official explains additional Monongalia County medical cannabis dispensary regulations

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Commissioners in Monongalia County are expected to take a vote on new regulations proposed for medical cannabis dispensaries, already approved by the county board of health. The health board unanimously passed the regulations May 27, however for the first time the ordinance al...[read more]

DHHR: Active COVID-19 cases drop below 2,000

Numbers haven't been this low since May 2020. The post DHHR: Active COVID-19 cases drop below 2,000 appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

MetroNews This Morning 6-23-21

Governor Justice continues to push West Virginians to get vaccinated against Covid 19 even as active cases continue to trend downward. Flooding causes a lot of damage in the Marshall County community of Cameron meanwhile today marks five years since the devastating 2016 flood. Senator Manchin vot...[read more]

Investigators led to a Kentucky pond in search for missing baby

Teams search for evidence in the case of a missing child at a pond on her father's property in Kentucky overnight. The post Investigators led to a Kentucky pond in search for missing baby appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Oak Glen outlasts Sissonville for 3-2 win in 8 innings

Kell, McKay vital in helping Golden Bears prevail. The post Oak Glen outlasts Sissonville for 3-2 win in 8 innings appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]