West Virginia vs BYU Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 3 — College Football Week 6

Photo By - Imagn Images. Bear Bachmeier watches his pass against the East Carolina Pirates. Rich Rodriguez wasn’t going to turn things around in Morgantown overnight, but people were probably expecting a little more out of this West Virginia...

West Virginia will pay $7,000 a day to keep national parks visitor services during shutdown

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced what he called a “donation agreement” to keep West Virginia’s national parks open despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. The total cost for 14 days is $97,986.56 — with Harpers Ferry representing...

Forest Service cancels a West Virginia coal-hauling permit

Environmental organizations on Thursday said they welcomed a Forest Service decision to cancel a permit that allowed coal-hauling through the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. Facing a lawsuit filed last year by the Center for...

Seasonal burn bans in effect in Ohio and West Virginia

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Seasonal burn bans are in effect in Ohio and West Virginia. Ohio Revised Code 1503.18 prohibits most open burning in unincorporated areas between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in March, April, May, October and November. According...

Casella sustainability update highlights recycling, safety improvements

Casella Waste Systems’ new sustainability progress report highlights improvements towards its recycling goals, but the company is working to catch up on certain labor and emissions targets, in part due to the company’s expansion in recent years....

WVU prepared to play in tough environment at BYU

MORGANTOWN — On Thursday, West Virginia gets on the plane and travels 1,738 miles to Provo, Utah, for its sixth game, and its third road game of the season. It’s by far the farthest WVU’s traveled this season, with the other road games being at...

West Virginia sees price of gasoline rise a penny

(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) PITTSBURGH — While the national average price for a gallon of gasoline decreased last week, the average in West Virginia was one cent higher, according to the AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report....

Ground Broken on $16M Project in City that is First at North Central West Virginia Airport's AeroTech Park

The event officially recognized the start of the first phase of a $16 million aircraft maintenance facility that will be the Mid-Atlantic Jet Center. The initial phase comes at a cost of $7.4 million and will be the first facility to open at the...

We’re going to be crisp this morning, with warmer weather on the way this weekend

Since we are now in October, fall fire season has begun for West Virginia. There is no burning allowed between 7 AM and 5 PM, any fire started after 5 PM must be attended at all times and must have a 10-foot safety strip around any flame. Fines of...

September tax revenues in West Virginia continue to add to modest surplus

(Graphic by Steven Allen Adams) CHARLESTON — Tax collections for West Virginia’s general revenue fund in September came in above estimates for the month, reversing a slight decline and adding to a small by growing surplus. According to reports...

Chris Weidner: Sneaky snakes, bitey beasts and a terrifying wildlife encounter

I’m constantly reminded that, as climbers, we’re guests in the mountains and wilderness. We encroach on the territory of innumerable animals and insects — not the other way around. In our hubris we tend to feel flummoxed, even violated, when we...

Monthly Weather Preview

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - October has arrived, and it can be a busy month in terms of weather. Here’s what an average month can look like for the region. The average high temperature falls from 72 degrees to 62 degrees throughout the month....

National Parks Service holding art contest for K-12 students in southern West Virginia

GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia students have been welcomed to explore art and nature through a contest held by the National Parks Service. Students in grades K-12 in Fayette, Mercer, Nicholas, Raleigh and Summers counties may create...

West Virginia leaders applaud Trump’s $625M investment in coal initiatives

CHARLESTON — President Donald Trump’s plans to boost the country’s struggling coal industry by investing millions of dollars into coal power plants, opening more land to mining and loosening environmental regulations are a “major victory” for West...

West Virginia leaders applaud Trump’s $625M investment in coal initiatives

CHARLESTON — President Donald Trump’s plans to boost the country’s struggling coal industry by investing millions of dollars into coal power plants, opening more land to mining and loosening environmental regulations are a “major victory” for West...

Communicating Climate with Journalist Katie Myers

Communicating about climate change is both urgent and complex. Journalists and storytellers are tasked with translating the complexity into narratives that connect with people’s daily lives, and their work has the potential to illuminate...

Which States Are Safest From Health Risks Related to Extreme Weather and Climate Threats?

Vermont, New York, Washington, New Jersey and Maine have the best combination of relatively low environmental risks and robust environmental policies, according to a report released this week. West Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida and...

West Virginia leaders appreciative of Trump’s large coal investment

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Monday, the Trump administration announced a $625 million investment in the nation’s coal industry. Donald Trump The administration’s plan strives to keep the doors open at many coal plants, lower energy costs nationwide,...

Brisk Sales & Fair Weather At The 37th Cape Cod Glass Show

Each dealer who participates donates some pieces to the raffle; this was the table with a wide variety of potential prizes. Review & Photos by Madelia Hickman Ring SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASS. — It was the last weekend of the summer and was marked by...

West Virginia officials to open scenic new elk viewing platform on October 1

LOGAN, W.Va. — West Virginia officials will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 1 to celebrate the opening of a new elk viewing platform and education center at the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area in Holden, near Logan. Advertisement The event...