Charleston firefighters look back to tragedy 77 years later

Woolworth Building fire claimed the lives of 7 firefighters in 1949.

Senate moves to limit ‘adult cabaret’ while debating what that even is

The bill defines adult cabaret performances as events featuring topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, appealing to prurient interests.

Fan who threw a punch at Riverside game was actually a student

School officials say they are handling the situation involving a Riverside student who left the bleachers and took a swing at a Parkersburg player

On key deadline House passes big plank of its ‘Jobs First’ agenda

House Bill 4001 is an initiative called TEAM-WV, meant to create a competitive, statewide nonprofit to drive a cohesive strategy for site development, partnerships and business growth.

Flood warning remains in effect through early afternoon for Parkersburg, surrounding area

Flooding reported after excessive rain.

Hope Gas to build 30-mile pipeline to expand gas infrastructure in Mason County

The project is estimated to cost $250 million

MetroNews This Morning 3-4-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

State leaders celebrate universal access to Hope Scholarship

The state-funded scholarship for alternatives to public schools is now available to all K–12 students

Police searching for suspect after Huntington chase ends in crash

The suspect fled the scene of a crash after leading police on a pursuit

Delbarton man arrested on sexual abuse charge

Aaron Stepp faces sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian

Ahead of vote on financing, delegates tour a Culture Center in need of love and repair

House Bill 5685 proposes a financial plan to fund major improvements.

House passes statewide camping ban bill

Measure enhances fines against camping in public places.

Fire claims 2 lives in Boone County

Man and woman died Tuesday morning.

Clay County 911 to benefit from Capito’s procurement

Congressional spending for new 911 center will replace cramped and aging quarters in downtown Clay

House repeals “transfer portal” while Senate approves Cohen Craddock Safety bill

Measures head to Senate and House with 10 days left in session.

National Weather issues flood watch for more than 2 dozen counties

Heavy rain possible through Wednesday afternoon.

Machine gun legislation gets jammed up in West Virginia Senate

'Unfortunately, time has run out in West Virginia for this year,' said the bill's lead sponsor, Senator Chris Rose, R-Monongalia.

Sen. Capito reinforces support for Trump’s actions against Iran

Senator says Trump is within rights to launch attacks against Iran.

Nitro completes utility deal with West Virginia American Water

$20 million dollar transaction already approved by state PSC.

House Finance starts talking about tax cut bill but a vote will come later

Delegate Vernon Criss, chairman of the committee, was clear in remarks during the meeting and then afterward that the committee would vote on the bill later, Thursday, and that could include amendments.