Small aircraft conducts emergency landing in Morgantown Sunday

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. A small aircraft flying from Luray, Virginia, to Fairmont made an emergency landing at the Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) Sunday. Airport Director Jonathan Vrabel said at 6:30 p.m., the pilot of the Cessna 172 reported engine and GPS issues that were being complicated by cha...[read more]

Drugs, AR-15 recovered following University Commons investigation

STAR CITY, W.Va. Police in Star City made an arrest and confiscated drugs and an AR-15 during an investigation into an unconscious man in a truck near University Commons on Sunday. Officers said John Richie, 37, of Morgantown, was slumped over the steering wheel of a running vehicle and did not w...[read more]

Fairmont State President schedules ‘Open Mike’ for Monday

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Fairmont State University President Dr. Mike Davis has scheduled an “open Mike” event for Monday. From 4 to 7 p.m., Dr. Davis will be at the College Lunch at 718 Locust Avenue to talk with community members, faculty, staff, and students. The open forum provides the opportunity t...[read more]

DOH plans Preston County road restriction beginning Monday

KINGWOOD, W.Va. Motorists are asked to expect delays in Preston County on County Route 26/23, Beech Run Road, from the junction of North Preston Highway to mile post 1, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2023, through Friday, September 29, 2023, for paving and shoulder work. Flagge...[read more]

Martinsburg-based UAW workers hit the picket lines

GM Parts Distribution Plant now part of UAW strike. The post Martinsburg-based UAW workers hit the picket lines appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Man faces misdemeanor charges after traffic stop that involved U.S. Marshal Service

Authorities say man was acting suspicious around Byrd Federal Courthouse in downtown Charleston. The post Man faces misdemeanor charges after traffic stop that involved U.S. Marshal Service appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Lawsuit abuse organization blasts big attorneys fees in opioid litigation

Attorney General fires back that criticism is uninformed and that state worked to keep attorneys fees low. The post Lawsuit abuse organization blasts big attorneys fees in opioid litigation appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Hoops in Huntington returns Thursday

Second annual event held to mark start of Marshall men's, women's basketball seasons. The post Hoops in Huntington returns Thursday appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]