New guidelines from the CDC look to start requiring masks again, Governor Jim Justice says he's not near calling for that but does encourage more people to get vaccinated. Meanwhile, more financial problems for the Governor's personal business empire. The embattled President of West Virginia State makes changes to her leadership team. The first public hearing on redistricting happened last night in Winfield. In Sports, Texas and Oklahoma formerly seek admittance to the Southeastern Conference. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

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Closing arguments come today in the complicated opioid trial in Charleston. Oklahoma and Texas are officially headed out of the Big XII conference, so speculation continues over what happens to those left including WVU. Covid numbers are slowly climbing again in West Virginia, the Governor will have a briefing today at 11am. Discussions and public comment on redistricting of Congressional and Legislative boundaries gets started today. Kyle Wiggs has more on the Texas and Oklahoma moves and the latest in conference realignment on sports. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-27-21

The landscape of college football and specifically the Big XII Conference looks to be changing rapidly. This will have a huge impact on WVU and the distant future of the program. Elsewhere, Governor Jim Justice's business empire continues to take hits, this time from the IRS. In person sign-ups to be a patient for medical marijuana in West Virginia start today in Charleston and car lots are looking mighty empty these days across the nation and in West Virginia. Those stories and more in today's Metronews This Morning podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-26-21

There are growing concerns about the Delta Variant of the Coronavirus and the impact it could have in the weeks ahead on West Virginia. Governor Justice denies he has any stake in who he appoints to the BOG of Marshall or WVU. Senator Capito wants to back an infrastructure bill, but says not without seeing what's in it. Unions are pushing Capito to back the Protect the Right to Organize Act in Washington. In Sports, there is growing speculation about the reports Oklahoma and Texas may bolt from the Big XII to the SEC. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-23-21

A federal judge blocks West Virginia's new law which forbids transgender girls from playing on the girls team in school sports. A procedural vote on an infrastructure measure in the U.S. Senate fails and Senator Capito says she wants to see more of what's in it. More prizes awarded in the Do it For Babydog Vaccination Sweepstakes. The President of West Virginia State is under fire from members of her own cabinet after less than a year on the job. Martinsburg has a new Mayor and the city of Cameron struggles to recover from a devastating flood a month ago. In Sports, the run for Best Virginia in the TBT comes to a disappointing end in Charleston. Those stories and more in today's edition of the MetroNews This Morning podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-22-21

Dr. Clay Marsh warns West Virginians not to drop their guard, especially with the Delta Variant of Covid 19 moving across the country and into West Virginia. DHHR fortunately reports no new deaths in the past two days in West Virginia from the virus. Governor Jim Justice will be on the road today awarding more big winners in the Do it For Babydog Vaccination Sweepstakes. A Hurricane woman has a new plea hearing date set for next month over her alleged involvement in the January 6th riots at the U.S. Capitol. Extradition for a Charleston man wanted for two separate murders in Charleston is getting started. In Sports, two champions will be crowned in Charleston tonight in the TBT to advance on to the next level of the event. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-21-21

A Hurricane woman is due in DC Federal Court today to answer to charges over her participation in the January 6th breach of the U.S. Capitol. Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice are the target of legal action by a longtime lender to their companies for personal guarantees of $58 Million. Workers at the Coke distribution facility in Bluefield appear ready to go on strike after rejecting the company's latest contract offer. Stakeholders in Corridor H are watching developments of the infrastructure bill in Washington closely since it could hold the key to the highway's c completion. The National Guard needs reimbursed for it's response in January to the U.S. Capito riots or drills later this year could be impacted. In Sports, Herd That falls and Best Virginia advances at the TBT in Charleston.

MetroNews This Morning 7-20-21

A gas leak is blamed for an overnight explosion in Raleigh County which damaged a building and sent one to the hospital. The National Guard needs a check from Washington soon to reimburse expenses from the January 6th response to the U.S. Capitol. The Purdue Pharma settlement may not be the benefit many believed it should have been for West Virginia. Attorneys in the landmark opioid case believe they've made a strong case as they prepare for closings. Former Huntington Mayor Jean Dean has died and with the pandemic on the wane, home improvement scams are on the rise this summer. In Sports, Herd That and Best Virginia win in the TBT with more games in Charleston today. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-19-21

The state's new syringe law is taking effect with a judge's action. State Police identify a man charged in a Greenbrier County bank robbery. More information on what led to a Boone County murder. West Virginia parents are starting to see tax credit money showing up in their bank accounts. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has concerns about two expensive bills now in play on Capitol Hill. The Clarksburg Water Board fires back over claims they didn't act to inform customers of lead contamination. In sports, The Basketball Tournament gets started this weekend in Charleston. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-16-21

The state Board of Education gives the green light to new Charter School regulations. Governor Jim Justice traveled the state on Wednesday to award big prizes in the latest Do it for Babydog Sweepstakes drawings. A murder is under investigation in Boone County and a shooting in Huntington. Martinsburg remembers its late mayor and in sports we get the latest from Big XII media day ahead of the coming college football season. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-15-21

Congressman Alex Mooney advocates the U.S. getting more involved in the ongoing protests in Cuba over a lack of food and medicine. Former state Chief Health Officer Dr. Raul Gupta is set to assume a national position to help battle addiction. Governor Jim Justice on the road awarding more trucks, guns, and dollars in the Do it for Babydog vaccination sweepstakes. Putnam County Commissioners take a firm stand against the teaching of Critical Race Theory. In sports, two more Mountaineer baseball team members are drafted and the American League claims the All Star Game victory. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-14-21

There are concerns over possible lead contaminants in Clarksburg's water. Attorneys in the landmark opioid lawsuit in Charleston have rested their cases and prepare for closing arguments. City Council looks for those interested in the Mayor's job in Martinsburg. Covid 19 cases continue to decline in West Virginia. The Treasurer's Office is working on providing the public more information about the Hope Scholarship program. In Sports, San Diego takes two Mountaineers in the draft and it was the Home Run Derby at the MLB All Star event. Those stories and much more in our MetroNews This Morning Podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-13-21

The search gets started today for Marshall University's next president. Defense attorneys in the landmark opioid trial in Charleston could wrap up their case this week. Martinsburg City Council could name an acting mayor by the day's end in the wake of the untimely death of Harriet Johnson. Viatris workers in Morgantown are learning more about severance packages. The FFA is back together for in-person events and two young ladies are wearing Miss USA pageant crowns in WV today. In Sports, the TBT starts this week in Charleston. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

MetroNews This Morning 7-12-21

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