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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>MetroNews This Morning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/metronews-this-morning</link><description><![CDATA[This quick, easy-to-digest newscast brings you the top headlines daily from West Virginia’s most trusted news team. Just 15 minutes a day keeps you informed of all the latest developments in the stories that shape our state and the nation.<br /><br />MetroNews is the only true statewide medium. We are West Virginia’s only news, talk and sports network providing you the ability to reach nearly all of West Virginia through a single source. MetroNews and wvmetronews.com is where West Virginians tune for compelling news and information, statewide talk programming, high school sports, Mountaineer sports and much more.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3598511/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>News</category><copyright>Copyright MetroNews</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg</url><title>MetroNews This Morning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/metronews-this-morning</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:21:06 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>MetroNews</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>This quick, easy-to-digest newscast brings you the top headlines daily from West Virginia’s most trusted news team.  Just 15 minutes a day keeps you informed of all the latest developments in the stories that shape our state and the nation.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This quick, easy-to-digest newscast brings you the top headlines daily from West Virginia’s most trusted news team. Just 15 minutes a day keeps you informed of all the latest developments in the stories that shape our state and the nation.<br /><br />MetroNews is the only true statewide medium. We are West Virginia’s only news, talk and sports network providing you the ability to reach nearly all of West Virginia through a single source. MetroNews and wvmetronews.com is where West Virginians tune for compelling news and information, statewide talk programming, high school sports, Mountaineer sports and much more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="News"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="Sports"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-10-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-10-26--72912749</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A West Virginia man is now charged in the plot to kill government leaders at the White House UFC event<br />--The man charged with shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard is hospitalized<br />--A response to the School Board intervention in Harrison County<br />--In Sports:  Joe Broacato has begun his tour of high school football off-season camps ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912749</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:19:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72912749/a5f4f813_af04_4b38_91d6_d0048eef8860.mp3" length="22701289" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dc17618e-82ed-4ff1-8d74-0e86f3edf0fc/dc17618e-82ed-4ff1-8d74-0e86f3edf0fc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dc17618e-82ed-4ff1-8d74-0e86f3edf0fc/dc17618e-82ed-4ff1-8d74-0e86f3edf0fc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dc17618e-82ed-4ff1-8d74-0e86f3edf0fc/dc17618e-82ed-4ff1-8d74-0e86f3edf0fc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A West Virginia man is now charged in the plot to kill government leaders at the White House UFC event
--The man charged with shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard is hospitalized
--A response to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A West Virginia man is now charged in the plot to kill government leaders at the White House UFC event<br />--The man charged with shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard is hospitalized<br />--A response to the School Board intervention in Harrison County<br />--In Sports:  Joe Broacato has begun his tour of high school football off-season camps ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>946</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  7-9-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-9-26--72886320</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The state Board of Education declares a State of Emergency in Harrison County schools<br />--The Teamsters Strike against a major beer distributor is nearing two months<br />--The fire is out, now come the lawsuits in Parkersburg<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod takes the podium at Big XII Media Days <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72886320</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:35:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72886320/236b179b_d3c8_4680_851c_106795741bdd.mp3" length="23377195" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa07dca9-be3a-4f5b-b13c-ca84453fb5d9/aa07dca9-be3a-4f5b-b13c-ca84453fb5d9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa07dca9-be3a-4f5b-b13c-ca84453fb5d9/aa07dca9-be3a-4f5b-b13c-ca84453fb5d9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa07dca9-be3a-4f5b-b13c-ca84453fb5d9/aa07dca9-be3a-4f5b-b13c-ca84453fb5d9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The state Board of Education declares a State of Emergency in Harrison County schools
--The Teamsters Strike against a major beer distributor is nearing two months
--The fire is out, now come the lawsuits in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The state Board of Education declares a State of Emergency in Harrison County schools<br />--The Teamsters Strike against a major beer distributor is nearing two months<br />--The fire is out, now come the lawsuits in Parkersburg<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod takes the podium at Big XII Media Days <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>974</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-8-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-8-26--72867077</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A southern West Virginia cop killer is sent to prison forever<br />--The massive fire at a Wood County warehouse is finally out<br />--Lawmakers say they must tread carefully on suggestions of legislation regarding church policy<br />--In Sports: It's WVU's day at the Big XII media days ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72867077</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:39:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72867077/podcast_7_8_26.mp3" length="22726996" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b4819ee4-fc89-4885-8144-77a8f4877d42/b4819ee4-fc89-4885-8144-77a8f4877d42.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b4819ee4-fc89-4885-8144-77a8f4877d42/b4819ee4-fc89-4885-8144-77a8f4877d42.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b4819ee4-fc89-4885-8144-77a8f4877d42/b4819ee4-fc89-4885-8144-77a8f4877d42.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A southern West Virginia cop killer is sent to prison forever
--The massive fire at a Wood County warehouse is finally out
--Lawmakers say they must tread carefully on suggestions of legislation regarding church...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A southern West Virginia cop killer is sent to prison forever<br />--The massive fire at a Wood County warehouse is finally out<br />--Lawmakers say they must tread carefully on suggestions of legislation regarding church policy<br />--In Sports: It's WVU's day at the Big XII media days ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>947</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-7-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-7-26--72851874</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A man who killed four members of his family is headed to prison for life plus 80 years<br />--A man who killed a state trooper learns his fate today<br />--Firefighting efforts and air quality monitors are up around the People's Cartage Fire in Wood County<br />--In Sports: Two Mountaineers are on the Big XII's preseason all conference team <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72851874</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:32:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72851874/podcast_7_7_26.mp3" length="21808441" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2b4b454-0090-45fe-a334-de20b48896eb/a2b4b454-0090-45fe-a334-de20b48896eb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2b4b454-0090-45fe-a334-de20b48896eb/a2b4b454-0090-45fe-a334-de20b48896eb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2b4b454-0090-45fe-a334-de20b48896eb/a2b4b454-0090-45fe-a334-de20b48896eb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A man who killed four members of his family is headed to prison for life plus 80 years
--A man who killed a state trooper learns his fate today
--Firefighting efforts and air quality monitors are up around the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A man who killed four members of his family is headed to prison for life plus 80 years<br />--A man who killed a state trooper learns his fate today<br />--Firefighting efforts and air quality monitors are up around the People's Cartage Fire in Wood County<br />--In Sports: Two Mountaineers are on the Big XII's preseason all conference team <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-6-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-6-26--72837382</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A state of emergency is in place in Wood County after a massive weekend warehouse fire<br />--Sentencing today for a man who killed his parents and two little brothers<br />--The new CEO of Vandalia Health talks about the role<br />--In Sports: Gavin Kelley to play for Team USA Collegiate Team<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72837382</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:38:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72837382/podcast_7_6_26.mp3" length="21005881" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7f18a90-cc6a-4650-a32a-79b792352f45/e7f18a90-cc6a-4650-a32a-79b792352f45.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7f18a90-cc6a-4650-a32a-79b792352f45/e7f18a90-cc6a-4650-a32a-79b792352f45.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7f18a90-cc6a-4650-a32a-79b792352f45/e7f18a90-cc6a-4650-a32a-79b792352f45.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A state of emergency is in place in Wood County after a massive weekend warehouse fire
--Sentencing today for a man who killed his parents and two little brothers
--The new CEO of Vandalia Health talks about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A state of emergency is in place in Wood County after a massive weekend warehouse fire<br />--Sentencing today for a man who killed his parents and two little brothers<br />--The new CEO of Vandalia Health talks about the role<br />--In Sports: Gavin Kelley to play for Team USA Collegiate Team<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>876</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  7-3-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-3-26--72802841</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Fireworks are blamed for four people killed in a Barbour County house fire<br />--Flood cleanup work continues in Boone County<br />--Big celebrations all over West Virginia for the America 250 celebration<br />--In Sports: The West Virginia Junior Amateur Golf tourney and the World Cup <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72802841</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:35:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72802841/podcast_7_3_26.mp3" length="22690630" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8bc1de70-7ac3-47b7-bcb8-cb78eaf8ac77/8bc1de70-7ac3-47b7-bcb8-cb78eaf8ac77.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8bc1de70-7ac3-47b7-bcb8-cb78eaf8ac77/8bc1de70-7ac3-47b7-bcb8-cb78eaf8ac77.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8bc1de70-7ac3-47b7-bcb8-cb78eaf8ac77/8bc1de70-7ac3-47b7-bcb8-cb78eaf8ac77.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Fireworks are blamed for four people killed in a Barbour County house fire
--Flood cleanup work continues in Boone County
--Big celebrations all over West Virginia for the America 250 celebration
--In Sports: The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Fireworks are blamed for four people killed in a Barbour County house fire<br />--Flood cleanup work continues in Boone County<br />--Big celebrations all over West Virginia for the America 250 celebration<br />--In Sports: The West Virginia Junior Amateur Golf tourney and the World Cup <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>946</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-2-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-2-26--72788101</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Four are dead in an overnight fire in Barbour County<br />--Flood cleanup continues in Boone County as folks calculate their emotional losses<br />--Two ambulance workers are fired in Kanawha County over a high profile death<br />--In Sports: Team USA wins a knockout round game for the first time in 24 years in the World Cup<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72788101</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:35:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72788101/podcast_7_2_26.mp3" length="22510054" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f7ed52d6-9641-42c4-ac83-0c299f708ba6/f7ed52d6-9641-42c4-ac83-0c299f708ba6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f7ed52d6-9641-42c4-ac83-0c299f708ba6/f7ed52d6-9641-42c4-ac83-0c299f708ba6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f7ed52d6-9641-42c4-ac83-0c299f708ba6/f7ed52d6-9641-42c4-ac83-0c299f708ba6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Four are dead in an overnight fire in Barbour County
--Flood cleanup continues in Boone County as folks calculate their emotional losses
--Two ambulance workers are fired in Kanawha County over a high profile death...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Four are dead in an overnight fire in Barbour County<br />--Flood cleanup continues in Boone County as folks calculate their emotional losses<br />--Two ambulance workers are fired in Kanawha County over a high profile death<br />--In Sports: Team USA wins a knockout round game for the first time in 24 years in the World Cup<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>938</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-1-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-1-26--72769360</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--SCOTUS rules in favor of West Virginia's law banning trans-gender girls from participating in girls sports<br />--The Greenbrier'scasino license is renewed, but with additional scrutiny<br />--The weather is dangerously hot this week<br />--In Sports:  A promising member of the WVU women's basketball team is performing well for Team Canada in a 3-on-3 event ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72769360</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:56:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72769360/podcast_7_1_26.mp3" length="22098115" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3e0f1b57-2682-4a82-b103-8d634f6a0767/3e0f1b57-2682-4a82-b103-8d634f6a0767.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3e0f1b57-2682-4a82-b103-8d634f6a0767/3e0f1b57-2682-4a82-b103-8d634f6a0767.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3e0f1b57-2682-4a82-b103-8d634f6a0767/3e0f1b57-2682-4a82-b103-8d634f6a0767.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--SCOTUS rules in favor of West Virginia's law banning trans-gender girls from participating in girls sports
--The Greenbrier'scasino license is renewed, but with additional scrutiny
--The weather is dangerously hot...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--SCOTUS rules in favor of West Virginia's law banning trans-gender girls from participating in girls sports<br />--The Greenbrier'scasino license is renewed, but with additional scrutiny<br />--The weather is dangerously hot this week<br />--In Sports:  A promising member of the WVU women's basketball team is performing well for Team Canada in a 3-on-3 event ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>921</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-30-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-30-26--72755661</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Greenbrier has submitted the documents needed to renew its casino license, but now the Lottery Commission has to call a special meeting to approve it<br />--Governor Morrisey confirms public education funding is a priority for him, but notes spending there needs trimmed<br />--Flood recovery is well underway in Boone County<br />--In Sports: World Cup goes on <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72755661</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:37:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72755661/podcast_6_30_26.mp3" length="23989147" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a9f2c905-1a4a-47aa-9e4b-48eda8a5265c/a9f2c905-1a4a-47aa-9e4b-48eda8a5265c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a9f2c905-1a4a-47aa-9e4b-48eda8a5265c/a9f2c905-1a4a-47aa-9e4b-48eda8a5265c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a9f2c905-1a4a-47aa-9e4b-48eda8a5265c/a9f2c905-1a4a-47aa-9e4b-48eda8a5265c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The Greenbrier has submitted the documents needed to renew its casino license, but now the Lottery Commission has to call a special meeting to approve it
--Governor Morrisey confirms public education funding is a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Greenbrier has submitted the documents needed to renew its casino license, but now the Lottery Commission has to call a special meeting to approve it<br />--Governor Morrisey confirms public education funding is a priority for him, but notes spending there needs trimmed<br />--Flood recovery is well underway in Boone County<br />--In Sports: World Cup goes on <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1000</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-29-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-29-26--72738122</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Greenbrier's casino license may be in peril after a key deadline for renewal was missed<br />--Senate Education Committee Chair says lawmakers need to work faster on a solution to public ed funding<br />--Wounded Air Guard member Andrew Wolfe is recognized as a Hometown Hero<br />--In Sports: the Class AAAA All-State Baseball Team is named  <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72738122</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:34:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72738122/podcast_6_29_26.mp3" length="22805998" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/890aa96a-a0f2-4433-84d1-9e49bed9b910/890aa96a-a0f2-4433-84d1-9e49bed9b910.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/890aa96a-a0f2-4433-84d1-9e49bed9b910/890aa96a-a0f2-4433-84d1-9e49bed9b910.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/890aa96a-a0f2-4433-84d1-9e49bed9b910/890aa96a-a0f2-4433-84d1-9e49bed9b910.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The Greenbrier's casino license may be in peril after a key deadline for renewal was missed
--Senate Education Committee Chair says lawmakers need to work faster on a solution to public ed funding
--Wounded Air...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Greenbrier's casino license may be in peril after a key deadline for renewal was missed<br />--Senate Education Committee Chair says lawmakers need to work faster on a solution to public ed funding<br />--Wounded Air Guard member Andrew Wolfe is recognized as a Hometown Hero<br />--In Sports: the Class AAAA All-State Baseball Team is named  <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>951</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-26-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-26-26--72700703</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Flood recovery continues in the coalfields and we continue to look back at the devastating flood of 2016<br />--PEIA is doing much better than anyone anticipated<br />--Preparations are at full speed for the America 250 celebration at the State Capitol<br />--In Sports: WVU women's basketball begins summer workouts]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72700703</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:29:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72700703/podcast_6_26_26.mp3" length="23006011" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9867e856-483a-4c26-8f8f-c1728e217b5d/9867e856-483a-4c26-8f8f-c1728e217b5d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9867e856-483a-4c26-8f8f-c1728e217b5d/9867e856-483a-4c26-8f8f-c1728e217b5d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9867e856-483a-4c26-8f8f-c1728e217b5d/9867e856-483a-4c26-8f8f-c1728e217b5d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Flood recovery continues in the coalfields and we continue to look back at the devastating flood of 2016
--PEIA is doing much better than anyone anticipated
--Preparations are at full speed for the America 250...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Flood recovery continues in the coalfields and we continue to look back at the devastating flood of 2016<br />--PEIA is doing much better than anyone anticipated<br />--Preparations are at full speed for the America 250 celebration at the State Capitol<br />--In Sports: WVU women's basketball begins summer workouts]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>959</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-25-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-25-26--72686734</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--State Board of Education President Paul Hardesty worries about the lack of attention to the School Aid Formula<br />--A state of emergency is declared in Boone, Logan, and Raleigh Counties after this week's high water<br />--We continue to look back at the 2016 flood in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: All State Baseball teams are announced <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72686734</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:02:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72686734/podcast_6_25_26.mp3" length="23345218" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0966b02b-8160-4144-9fd1-c24d6328c2f0/0966b02b-8160-4144-9fd1-c24d6328c2f0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0966b02b-8160-4144-9fd1-c24d6328c2f0/0966b02b-8160-4144-9fd1-c24d6328c2f0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0966b02b-8160-4144-9fd1-c24d6328c2f0/0966b02b-8160-4144-9fd1-c24d6328c2f0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--State Board of Education President Paul Hardesty worries about the lack of attention to the School Aid Formula
--A state of emergency is declared in Boone, Logan, and Raleigh Counties after this week's high water...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--State Board of Education President Paul Hardesty worries about the lack of attention to the School Aid Formula<br />--A state of emergency is declared in Boone, Logan, and Raleigh Counties after this week's high water<br />--We continue to look back at the 2016 flood in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: All State Baseball teams are announced <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>973</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-24-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-24-26--72668649</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Cleanup continues in Boone and Logan Counties from high water on Monday-Tuesday<br />--The NWS confirms tornado touchdown in Marion County. <br />--Kroger opens up its first Market Place today in West Virginia today<br />--In Sports: WVU Baseball finishes 4th in the nation]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72668649</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:43:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72668649/podcast_6_24_26.mp3" length="22912588" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/84d39f0c-9df9-44b5-a506-f32b0d54dd52/84d39f0c-9df9-44b5-a506-f32b0d54dd52.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/84d39f0c-9df9-44b5-a506-f32b0d54dd52/84d39f0c-9df9-44b5-a506-f32b0d54dd52.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/84d39f0c-9df9-44b5-a506-f32b0d54dd52/84d39f0c-9df9-44b5-a506-f32b0d54dd52.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Cleanup continues in Boone and Logan Counties from high water on Monday-Tuesday
--The NWS confirms tornado touchdown in Marion County. 
--Kroger opens up its first Market Place today in West Virginia today
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Cleanup continues in Boone and Logan Counties from high water on Monday-Tuesday<br />--The NWS confirms tornado touchdown in Marion County. <br />--Kroger opens up its first Market Place today in West Virginia today<br />--In Sports: WVU Baseball finishes 4th in the nation]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>955</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-23-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-23-26--72648356</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Weather is the top story overnight with floods in the south and tornadoes in the north<br />--Today is also the 10th anniversary of the deadly 2016 flood in West Virginia<br />--Another stretch of the Corridor H highway is now open<br />--In Sports: Oklahoma knocks off Carolina for the College World Series crown <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72648356</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:36:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72648356/podcast_6_23_26.mp3" length="22696273" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7907143-a314-41b4-bdbe-cf087c52284d/e7907143-a314-41b4-bdbe-cf087c52284d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7907143-a314-41b4-bdbe-cf087c52284d/e7907143-a314-41b4-bdbe-cf087c52284d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7907143-a314-41b4-bdbe-cf087c52284d/e7907143-a314-41b4-bdbe-cf087c52284d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Weather is the top story overnight with floods in the south and tornadoes in the north
--Today is also the 10th anniversary of the deadly 2016 flood in West Virginia
--Another stretch of the Corridor H highway is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Weather is the top story overnight with floods in the south and tornadoes in the north<br />--Today is also the 10th anniversary of the deadly 2016 flood in West Virginia<br />--Another stretch of the Corridor H highway is now open<br />--In Sports: Oklahoma knocks off Carolina for the College World Series crown <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>946</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-22-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-22-26--72630570</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A plane crash in Wyoming County, but the only one on board walked away<br />--Sports produce huge positive impact on WVU<br />--The next stretch of Corridor H to be dedicated today<br />--In Sports: The North claims the victory over the South in the North-South All Star Football Game <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72630570</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:48:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72630570/podcast_6_22_26.mp3" length="22579024" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eec149b7-47ef-44bc-a415-0c4bb6d603b6/eec149b7-47ef-44bc-a415-0c4bb6d603b6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eec149b7-47ef-44bc-a415-0c4bb6d603b6/eec149b7-47ef-44bc-a415-0c4bb6d603b6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eec149b7-47ef-44bc-a415-0c4bb6d603b6/eec149b7-47ef-44bc-a415-0c4bb6d603b6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A plane crash in Wyoming County, but the only one on board walked away
--Sports produce huge positive impact on WVU
--The next stretch of Corridor H to be dedicated today
--In Sports: The North claims the victory...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A plane crash in Wyoming County, but the only one on board walked away<br />--Sports produce huge positive impact on WVU<br />--The next stretch of Corridor H to be dedicated today<br />--In Sports: The North claims the victory over the South in the North-South All Star Football Game <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>941</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-19-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-19-26--72598023</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two employees of the Berkeley County tax office are charged with stealing millions over many years from the office<br />--Remains found in Randolph County may be those of a missing man<br />--Senator Capito talks about being the target of a terror plot to attack the White House UFC event<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball is now back home from Omaha and reflecting on what a season it was <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72598023</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:05:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72598023/podcast_6_19_26.mp3" length="21194608" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c6d69d33-4709-40e1-8cb3-3523f136cc0b/c6d69d33-4709-40e1-8cb3-3523f136cc0b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c6d69d33-4709-40e1-8cb3-3523f136cc0b/c6d69d33-4709-40e1-8cb3-3523f136cc0b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c6d69d33-4709-40e1-8cb3-3523f136cc0b/c6d69d33-4709-40e1-8cb3-3523f136cc0b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Two employees of the Berkeley County tax office are charged with stealing millions over many years from the office
--Remains found in Randolph County may be those of a missing man
--Senator Capito talks about being...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two employees of the Berkeley County tax office are charged with stealing millions over many years from the office<br />--Remains found in Randolph County may be those of a missing man<br />--Senator Capito talks about being the target of a terror plot to attack the White House UFC event<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball is now back home from Omaha and reflecting on what a season it was <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-18-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-18-26--72577187</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Severe weather will be an issue today in West Virginia<br />--West Virginia's Congressional delegation was specifically targeted in that UFC attack plan at the White House<br />--A North Carolina man is in custody charged in a Kanawha County murder case<br />--In Sports: WVU's run in the College World Series ends with a 12-7 loss to North Carolina <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72577187</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:03:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72577187/podcast_6_18_26.mp3" length="22435441" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ea32c7b-df44-45c3-9df6-c30d8f184afa/8ea32c7b-df44-45c3-9df6-c30d8f184afa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ea32c7b-df44-45c3-9df6-c30d8f184afa/8ea32c7b-df44-45c3-9df6-c30d8f184afa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ea32c7b-df44-45c3-9df6-c30d8f184afa/8ea32c7b-df44-45c3-9df6-c30d8f184afa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Severe weather will be an issue today in West Virginia
--West Virginia's Congressional delegation was specifically targeted in that UFC attack plan at the White House
--A North Carolina man is in custody charged in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Severe weather will be an issue today in West Virginia<br />--West Virginia's Congressional delegation was specifically targeted in that UFC attack plan at the White House<br />--A North Carolina man is in custody charged in a Kanawha County murder case<br />--In Sports: WVU's run in the College World Series ends with a 12-7 loss to North Carolina <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>935</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-17-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-17-26--72561679</link><description><![CDATA[Today on Metronews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Supreme Court could hear a couple of high profile cases later this year<br />--The Freedom Caucus in the Legislature plans to look for legislation to block the MARL<br />--The man accused of shooting to members of the West Virginia National Guard could now face the death penalty<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers send Troy home and now turn their attention to North Carolina <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72561679</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:01:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72561679/podcast_6_17_26.mp3" length="20854147" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/81c99d12-12b7-4b19-ba65-88a90f777926/81c99d12-12b7-4b19-ba65-88a90f777926.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/81c99d12-12b7-4b19-ba65-88a90f777926/81c99d12-12b7-4b19-ba65-88a90f777926.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/81c99d12-12b7-4b19-ba65-88a90f777926/81c99d12-12b7-4b19-ba65-88a90f777926.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on Metronews This Morning: 

--The Supreme Court could hear a couple of high profile cases later this year
--The Freedom Caucus in the Legislature plans to look for legislation to block the MARL
--The man accused of shooting to members of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on Metronews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Supreme Court could hear a couple of high profile cases later this year<br />--The Freedom Caucus in the Legislature plans to look for legislation to block the MARL<br />--The man accused of shooting to members of the West Virginia National Guard could now face the death penalty<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers send Troy home and now turn their attention to North Carolina <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>869</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-16-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-16-26--72548438</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Economic Development leader tells lawmakers West Virginia continues to be attractive to businesses<br />--A murder is under investigation in Kanawha County<br />--Lawmakers continue to examine the school aid formula<br />--In Sports: WVU's season is on the line today when they play Troy in the CWS<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72548438</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:37:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72548438/podcast_6_16_26.mp3" length="20674825" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/43c971b9-01c8-4dbf-ba9c-2c4aaf83be16/43c971b9-01c8-4dbf-ba9c-2c4aaf83be16.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/43c971b9-01c8-4dbf-ba9c-2c4aaf83be16/43c971b9-01c8-4dbf-ba9c-2c4aaf83be16.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/43c971b9-01c8-4dbf-ba9c-2c4aaf83be16/43c971b9-01c8-4dbf-ba9c-2c4aaf83be16.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Economic Development leader tells lawmakers West Virginia continues to be attractive to businesses
--A murder is under investigation in Kanawha County
--Lawmakers continue to examine the school aid formula
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Economic Development leader tells lawmakers West Virginia continues to be attractive to businesses<br />--A murder is under investigation in Kanawha County<br />--Lawmakers continue to examine the school aid formula<br />--In Sports: WVU's season is on the line today when they play Troy in the CWS<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>862</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-15-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-15-26--72533224</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A couple of costly errors put the Mountaineers into the losers bracket at the CWS in Omaha<br />--Remembering deadly floods in West Virginia a year later<br />--Appalachian Power ready to use federal money to defray the cost of needed upgrades at coal fired power plants<br />--In Sports: Four communities are celebrating state baseball championships today after the state tournament concluded Saturday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72533224</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:23:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72533224/podcast_6_15_26_revised.mp3" length="22028518" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/307540bb-3e36-41c1-bd02-8397f4ad655b/307540bb-3e36-41c1-bd02-8397f4ad655b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/307540bb-3e36-41c1-bd02-8397f4ad655b/307540bb-3e36-41c1-bd02-8397f4ad655b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/307540bb-3e36-41c1-bd02-8397f4ad655b/307540bb-3e36-41c1-bd02-8397f4ad655b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A couple of costly errors put the Mountaineers into the losers bracket at the CWS in Omaha
--Remembering deadly floods in West Virginia a year later
--Appalachian Power ready to use federal money to defray the cost...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A couple of costly errors put the Mountaineers into the losers bracket at the CWS in Omaha<br />--Remembering deadly floods in West Virginia a year later<br />--Appalachian Power ready to use federal money to defray the cost of needed upgrades at coal fired power plants<br />--In Sports: Four communities are celebrating state baseball championships today after the state tournament concluded Saturday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>918</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-12-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-12-26--72496861</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--It's gameday for the Mountaineers in Omaha<br />--Capito worries a Trump appointment could derail efforts to renew FISA warrant process<br />--Riley Moore can't say much about reports he could be in line to be the next U.S. Labor Secretary<br />--In Sports:  The final semi-final matchups in the state HS baseball tournament are today in Huntington ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72496861</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:42:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72496861/podcast_6_12_26.mp3" length="23435506" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c7f3ca3-07b8-490c-9fad-2ef02d472877/4c7f3ca3-07b8-490c-9fad-2ef02d472877.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c7f3ca3-07b8-490c-9fad-2ef02d472877/4c7f3ca3-07b8-490c-9fad-2ef02d472877.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c7f3ca3-07b8-490c-9fad-2ef02d472877/4c7f3ca3-07b8-490c-9fad-2ef02d472877.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--It's gameday for the Mountaineers in Omaha
--Capito worries a Trump appointment could derail efforts to renew FISA warrant process
--Riley Moore can't say much about reports he could be in line to be the next U.S....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--It's gameday for the Mountaineers in Omaha<br />--Capito worries a Trump appointment could derail efforts to renew FISA warrant process<br />--Riley Moore can't say much about reports he could be in line to be the next U.S. Labor Secretary<br />--In Sports:  The final semi-final matchups in the state HS baseball tournament are today in Huntington ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>977</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-11-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-11-26--72476489</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Mountaineer baseball team arrives in Omaha to begin their question in the College World Series. <br />--Stormy weather could hit West Virginia again today<br />--Marshall expands its Metro Tuition Rate Program<br />--In sports, the semi-finals have arrived at the state high school baseball tournament <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72476489</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:39:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72476489/podcast_6_11_26.mp3" length="22116298" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b83d4358-6302-45c2-9923-34abb2877dbd/b83d4358-6302-45c2-9923-34abb2877dbd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b83d4358-6302-45c2-9923-34abb2877dbd/b83d4358-6302-45c2-9923-34abb2877dbd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b83d4358-6302-45c2-9923-34abb2877dbd/b83d4358-6302-45c2-9923-34abb2877dbd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The Mountaineer baseball team arrives in Omaha to begin their question in the College World Series. 
--Stormy weather could hit West Virginia again today
--Marshall expands its Metro Tuition Rate Program
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Mountaineer baseball team arrives in Omaha to begin their question in the College World Series. <br />--Stormy weather could hit West Virginia again today<br />--Marshall expands its Metro Tuition Rate Program<br />--In sports, the semi-finals have arrived at the state high school baseball tournament <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-10-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-10-26--72456835</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The last two hearings on the MARL line are this week<br />--Berkeley County wants to understand the financial breakdown on a proposed data center<br />--A West Virginian in Omaha predicts loads of fun for Mountaineer fans making the trip to the CWS<br />--In Sports: Some classics at the state high school baseball tournament <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72456835</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:38:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72456835/podcast_6_10_26.mp3" length="22311295" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/384fc876-9c6e-44cc-bb2f-58610405ef94/384fc876-9c6e-44cc-bb2f-58610405ef94.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/384fc876-9c6e-44cc-bb2f-58610405ef94/384fc876-9c6e-44cc-bb2f-58610405ef94.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/384fc876-9c6e-44cc-bb2f-58610405ef94/384fc876-9c6e-44cc-bb2f-58610405ef94.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--The last two hearings on the MARL line are this week
--Berkeley County wants to understand the financial breakdown on a proposed data center
--A West Virginian in Omaha predicts loads of fun for Mountaineer fans...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The last two hearings on the MARL line are this week<br />--Berkeley County wants to understand the financial breakdown on a proposed data center<br />--A West Virginian in Omaha predicts loads of fun for Mountaineer fans making the trip to the CWS<br />--In Sports: Some classics at the state high school baseball tournament <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-9-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-9-26--72435480</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Parole denied again for a notorious Morgantown killer<br />--Two United Way groups in West Virginia team up ahead of the next natural disaster <br />--An acid mine treatment facility has cleaned up a Monongalia County stream.<br />--In Sports: the state baseball tournament is moving in Huntington and WVU now knows the schedule for the CWS in Omaha ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72435480</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:32:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72435480/podcast_6_9_26.mp3" length="22851769" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a5bb3a2-378e-4f00-bec4-19b52114c639/2a5bb3a2-378e-4f00-bec4-19b52114c639.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a5bb3a2-378e-4f00-bec4-19b52114c639/2a5bb3a2-378e-4f00-bec4-19b52114c639.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a5bb3a2-378e-4f00-bec4-19b52114c639/2a5bb3a2-378e-4f00-bec4-19b52114c639.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Parole denied again for a notorious Morgantown killer
--Two United Way groups in West Virginia team up ahead of the next natural disaster 
--An acid mine treatment facility has cleaned up a Monongalia County...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Parole denied again for a notorious Morgantown killer<br />--Two United Way groups in West Virginia team up ahead of the next natural disaster <br />--An acid mine treatment facility has cleaned up a Monongalia County stream.<br />--In Sports: the state baseball tournament is moving in Huntington and WVU now knows the schedule for the CWS in Omaha ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>953</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-8-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-8-26--72416264</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /> <br />--Scary moments on Randy's Ridge during the weekend Super Regional Baseball game<br />--Teamsters Local 175 hold a community appreciation event as they continue a strike agaisnt The Beverage Market<br />--Congress eyes legislation aimed at reining in the problems with today's college athletics<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers prepare for their first trip to Omaha in program history <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72416264</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:54:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72416264/podcast_6_8_26.mp3" length="20566981" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/29a5d420-bf93-4d9d-8404-243800bbd04f/29a5d420-bf93-4d9d-8404-243800bbd04f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/29a5d420-bf93-4d9d-8404-243800bbd04f/29a5d420-bf93-4d9d-8404-243800bbd04f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/29a5d420-bf93-4d9d-8404-243800bbd04f/29a5d420-bf93-4d9d-8404-243800bbd04f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
 
--Scary moments on Randy's Ridge during the weekend Super Regional Baseball game
--Teamsters Local 175 hold a community appreciation event as they continue a strike agaisnt The Beverage Market
--Congress eyes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /> <br />--Scary moments on Randy's Ridge during the weekend Super Regional Baseball game<br />--Teamsters Local 175 hold a community appreciation event as they continue a strike agaisnt The Beverage Market<br />--Congress eyes legislation aimed at reining in the problems with today's college athletics<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers prepare for their first trip to Omaha in program history <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>857</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-5-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-5-26--72365690</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--President Trump announces a $700 Million investment in the nation's coal industry<br />--PSC holds the first public hearing on the MARL transmission line <br />--A man charged with a high profile murder in Parkersburg is back in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: WVU and Cal-Poly play Game one of the NCAA Baseball Super Regional today in Morgantown<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72365690</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:37:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72365690/podcast_6_5_26.mp3" length="22644232" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6da7a568-cd9f-4565-88c9-e1cc5b4f6a2c/6da7a568-cd9f-4565-88c9-e1cc5b4f6a2c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6da7a568-cd9f-4565-88c9-e1cc5b4f6a2c/6da7a568-cd9f-4565-88c9-e1cc5b4f6a2c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6da7a568-cd9f-4565-88c9-e1cc5b4f6a2c/6da7a568-cd9f-4565-88c9-e1cc5b4f6a2c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--President Trump announces a $700 Million investment in the nation's coal industry
--PSC holds the first public hearing on the MARL transmission line 
--A man charged with a high profile murder in Parkersburg is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--President Trump announces a $700 Million investment in the nation's coal industry<br />--PSC holds the first public hearing on the MARL transmission line <br />--A man charged with a high profile murder in Parkersburg is back in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: WVU and Cal-Poly play Game one of the NCAA Baseball Super Regional today in Morgantown<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-4-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-4-26--72341451</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Parkersburg fire truck flips on the way to a fire<br />--Reports of improvement in schools now run by the state BOE<br />--The first of four public hearings on the MARL Transmission Line tonight<br />--In Sports: it's championship day at the state high school softball tournament <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72341451</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72341451/podcsat_6_4_26.mp3" length="24695776" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a66c3eef-dfe7-4829-8a8e-3411c1646f91/a66c3eef-dfe7-4829-8a8e-3411c1646f91.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a66c3eef-dfe7-4829-8a8e-3411c1646f91/a66c3eef-dfe7-4829-8a8e-3411c1646f91.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a66c3eef-dfe7-4829-8a8e-3411c1646f91/a66c3eef-dfe7-4829-8a8e-3411c1646f91.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A Parkersburg fire truck flips on the way to a fire
--Reports of improvement in schools now run by the state BOE
--The first of four public hearings on the MARL Transmission Line tonight
--In Sports: it's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Parkersburg fire truck flips on the way to a fire<br />--Reports of improvement in schools now run by the state BOE<br />--The first of four public hearings on the MARL Transmission Line tonight<br />--In Sports: it's championship day at the state high school softball tournament <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1029</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-3-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-3-26--72318439</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two large drug rings operating in West Virginia and Maryland are taken down<br />--WVU Health Systems expands footprint into Western Pennsylvania<br />--Mercer County Sheriff's Department reports progress in a fatal hit-and-run investigation<br />--In Sports: Super Regional game times are announced and a day for pitchers at the state Softball Tourney]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72318439</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:58:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72318439/podcast_6_3_26.mp3" length="23456197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/13192f51-f655-4474-becd-68d82b40faf6/13192f51-f655-4474-becd-68d82b40faf6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/13192f51-f655-4474-becd-68d82b40faf6/13192f51-f655-4474-becd-68d82b40faf6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/13192f51-f655-4474-becd-68d82b40faf6/13192f51-f655-4474-becd-68d82b40faf6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Two large drug rings operating in West Virginia and Maryland are taken down
--WVU Health Systems expands footprint into Western Pennsylvania
--Mercer County Sheriff's Department reports progress in a fatal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two large drug rings operating in West Virginia and Maryland are taken down<br />--WVU Health Systems expands footprint into Western Pennsylvania<br />--Mercer County Sheriff's Department reports progress in a fatal hit-and-run investigation<br />--In Sports: Super Regional game times are announced and a day for pitchers at the state Softball Tourney]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>978</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-2-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-2-26--72294176</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Mountaineers walk-off Kentucky and secure a spot in the Super Regional in college baseball<br />--State Reveneus for May were again ahead of estimates<br />--Teamsters Local 175 claims guards roughed up a picketing worker<br />--In Sports: Along with Mountaineer baseball, the state softball tourney resumes today ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72294176</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:02:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72294176/podcast_6_2_26.mp3" length="23416069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85d8f736-008c-4821-b17e-9880e41bba77/85d8f736-008c-4821-b17e-9880e41bba77.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85d8f736-008c-4821-b17e-9880e41bba77/85d8f736-008c-4821-b17e-9880e41bba77.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85d8f736-008c-4821-b17e-9880e41bba77/85d8f736-008c-4821-b17e-9880e41bba77.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The Mountaineers walk-off Kentucky and secure a spot in the Super Regional in college baseball
--State Reveneus for May were again ahead of estimates
--Teamsters Local 175 claims guards roughed up a picketing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Mountaineers walk-off Kentucky and secure a spot in the Super Regional in college baseball<br />--State Reveneus for May were again ahead of estimates<br />--Teamsters Local 175 claims guards roughed up a picketing worker<br />--In Sports: Along with Mountaineer baseball, the state softball tourney resumes today ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>976</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-1-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-1-26--72275311</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Public hearings before the PSC on the MARL Transmission line get started this week<br />--A scary incident leaves a West Virginia Turnpike toll collector with minor injuries<br />--Those deep freeze temperatures on a couple of days in April have severely crippled this year's fruit crop<br />--In Sports: WVU defeats Kentucky to force a final game in the Morgantown regional of the NCAA baseball tourney<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72275311</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72275311/podcast_6_1_26.mp3" length="22638589" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c3ee923-f492-43a9-8798-8a99965335b4/9c3ee923-f492-43a9-8798-8a99965335b4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c3ee923-f492-43a9-8798-8a99965335b4/9c3ee923-f492-43a9-8798-8a99965335b4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c3ee923-f492-43a9-8798-8a99965335b4/9c3ee923-f492-43a9-8798-8a99965335b4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Public hearings before the PSC on the MARL Transmission line get started this week
--A scary incident leaves a West Virginia Turnpike toll collector with minor injuries
--Those deep freeze temperatures on a couple...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Public hearings before the PSC on the MARL Transmission line get started this week<br />--A scary incident leaves a West Virginia Turnpike toll collector with minor injuries<br />--Those deep freeze temperatures on a couple of days in April have severely crippled this year's fruit crop<br />--In Sports: WVU defeats Kentucky to force a final game in the Morgantown regional of the NCAA baseball tourney<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-29-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-29-26--72223910</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A woman accused of killing her daughter waives her preliminary hearing in Nicholas County<br />--The question of who is responsible for the opioid epidemic is back before a federal judge in Charleston<br />--Marshall's Bill Noe Flight School and the WV Dept. of Education strike a deal for aviation education<br />--In Sports: The Morgantown regional of the NCAA baseball tournament starts today ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72223910</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:45:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72223910/podcast_5_29_26.mp3" length="22792204" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/762843fd-2d51-43eb-af3d-3e9a960b35a7/762843fd-2d51-43eb-af3d-3e9a960b35a7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/762843fd-2d51-43eb-af3d-3e9a960b35a7/762843fd-2d51-43eb-af3d-3e9a960b35a7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/762843fd-2d51-43eb-af3d-3e9a960b35a7/762843fd-2d51-43eb-af3d-3e9a960b35a7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A woman accused of killing her daughter waives her preliminary hearing in Nicholas County
--The question of who is responsible for the opioid epidemic is back before a federal judge in Charleston
--Marshall's Bill...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A woman accused of killing her daughter waives her preliminary hearing in Nicholas County<br />--The question of who is responsible for the opioid epidemic is back before a federal judge in Charleston<br />--Marshall's Bill Noe Flight School and the WV Dept. of Education strike a deal for aviation education<br />--In Sports: The Morgantown regional of the NCAA baseball tournament starts today ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>950</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  5-28-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-28-26--72205785</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The weather will finally take a turn toward dry and pleasant<br />--WVU's new CFO has some baggage, but the University stands behind him<br />--Yeager Airport's next fiscal year budget is approved<br />--In Sports: A soggy day one was finally put in the books at the state high school softball tournament <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72205785</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:05:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72205785/podcast_5_28_26.mp3" length="22718845" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ea99b8b-8b1d-406d-b1cd-978d7e578ac5/6ea99b8b-8b1d-406d-b1cd-978d7e578ac5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ea99b8b-8b1d-406d-b1cd-978d7e578ac5/6ea99b8b-8b1d-406d-b1cd-978d7e578ac5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ea99b8b-8b1d-406d-b1cd-978d7e578ac5/6ea99b8b-8b1d-406d-b1cd-978d7e578ac5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The weather will finally take a turn toward dry and pleasant
--WVU's new CFO has some baggage, but the University stands behind him
--Yeager Airport's next fiscal year budget is approved
--In Sports: A soggy day...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The weather will finally take a turn toward dry and pleasant<br />--WVU's new CFO has some baggage, but the University stands behind him<br />--Yeager Airport's next fiscal year budget is approved<br />--In Sports: A soggy day one was finally put in the books at the state high school softball tournament <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>947</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-27-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-27-26--72183464</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An inmate has died at the federal prison in Preston County<br />--The debt holder of the Greenbrier's note isn't convinced the Justice family has worked out new finanicng<br />--West Virginia is looking at the potential for flooding today<br />--In Sports: The state high school softball tournament gets started today <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72183464</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:58:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72183464/podcast_5_27_26.mp3" length="22913842" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c83643e5-cc8a-4f88-82a7-a1676ced4cd0/c83643e5-cc8a-4f88-82a7-a1676ced4cd0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c83643e5-cc8a-4f88-82a7-a1676ced4cd0/c83643e5-cc8a-4f88-82a7-a1676ced4cd0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c83643e5-cc8a-4f88-82a7-a1676ced4cd0/c83643e5-cc8a-4f88-82a7-a1676ced4cd0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--An inmate has died at the federal prison in Preston County
--The debt holder of the Greenbrier's note isn't convinced the Justice family has worked out new finanicng
--West Virginia is looking at the potential for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An inmate has died at the federal prison in Preston County<br />--The debt holder of the Greenbrier's note isn't convinced the Justice family has worked out new finanicng<br />--West Virginia is looking at the potential for flooding today<br />--In Sports: The state high school softball tournament gets started today <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>955</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-26-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-26-26--72166817</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Lawmakers have questions about shortfalls in TANF<br />--The state clearly has a lot to do to for children aging out of foster care<br />--The Parkways Authority to begin looking at a new headquarters<br />--In Sports: WVU knows who they'll start play to start on the Road to Omaha]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72166817</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 10:52:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72166817/podcast_5_26.mp3" length="23057425" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66c665e0-16f6-4769-833e-2620e6947fcf/66c665e0-16f6-4769-833e-2620e6947fcf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66c665e0-16f6-4769-833e-2620e6947fcf/66c665e0-16f6-4769-833e-2620e6947fcf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66c665e0-16f6-4769-833e-2620e6947fcf/66c665e0-16f6-4769-833e-2620e6947fcf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Lawmakers have questions about shortfalls in TANF
--The state clearly has a lot to do to for children aging out of foster care
--The Parkways Authority to begin looking at a new headquarters
--In Sports: WVU knows...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Lawmakers have questions about shortfalls in TANF<br />--The state clearly has a lot to do to for children aging out of foster care<br />--The Parkways Authority to begin looking at a new headquarters<br />--In Sports: WVU knows who they'll start play to start on the Road to Omaha]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>961</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  5-25-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-25-26--72152444</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72152444</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:23:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72152444/metronews_this_morning_5_25_26.mp3" length="22594699" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d9bb3be-477c-4294-8f9f-e7223742457b/2d9bb3be-477c-4294-8f9f-e7223742457b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d9bb3be-477c-4294-8f9f-e7223742457b/2d9bb3be-477c-4294-8f9f-e7223742457b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d9bb3be-477c-4294-8f9f-e7223742457b/2d9bb3be-477c-4294-8f9f-e7223742457b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>942</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  5-21-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-21-26--72095652</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72095652</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:23:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72095652/metronews_this_morning_5_21_26.mp3" length="24159691" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2d8fe52-8ecc-4453-a570-f7ad6d3d0646/a2d8fe52-8ecc-4453-a570-f7ad6d3d0646.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2d8fe52-8ecc-4453-a570-f7ad6d3d0646/a2d8fe52-8ecc-4453-a570-f7ad6d3d0646.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2d8fe52-8ecc-4453-a570-f7ad6d3d0646/a2d8fe52-8ecc-4453-a570-f7ad6d3d0646.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1007</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-20-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-20-26--72081994</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An Ohio kidnapping suspect is arrested in Taylor County<br />--The Troopers Associations to the Timothy Kennedy Verdict<br />--Governor Morrisey unveils plans for a major USA 250 Celebration in Charleston<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball goes home heavy with hardware in Big XII post season honors <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72081994</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:48:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72081994/podcast_5_20_26.mp3" length="23604796" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da48ac2d-fd06-499f-9a44-0de3ca9d7169/da48ac2d-fd06-499f-9a44-0de3ca9d7169.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da48ac2d-fd06-499f-9a44-0de3ca9d7169/da48ac2d-fd06-499f-9a44-0de3ca9d7169.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da48ac2d-fd06-499f-9a44-0de3ca9d7169/da48ac2d-fd06-499f-9a44-0de3ca9d7169.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--An Ohio kidnapping suspect is arrested in Taylor County
--The Troopers Associations to the Timothy Kennedy Verdict
--Governor Morrisey unveils plans for a major USA 250 Celebration in Charleston
--In Sports: WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An Ohio kidnapping suspect is arrested in Taylor County<br />--The Troopers Associations to the Timothy Kennedy Verdict<br />--Governor Morrisey unveils plans for a major USA 250 Celebration in Charleston<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball goes home heavy with hardware in Big XII post season honors <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>984</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-19-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-19-26--72067233</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Mingo County jury wastes no time in convicting a man of killing a trooper<br />--Parkersburg residents turn out to remember a murder victim<br />--Delegates debate the openness of data center developers<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball in a good place heading into the post season <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72067233</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:38:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72067233/podcast_5_19_26.mp3" length="24087586" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0885158b-dd18-4847-af65-a2a5671cf427/0885158b-dd18-4847-af65-a2a5671cf427.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0885158b-dd18-4847-af65-a2a5671cf427/0885158b-dd18-4847-af65-a2a5671cf427.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0885158b-dd18-4847-af65-a2a5671cf427/0885158b-dd18-4847-af65-a2a5671cf427.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A Mingo County jury wastes no time in convicting a man of killing a trooper
--Parkersburg residents turn out to remember a murder victim
--Delegates debate the openness of data center developers
--In Sports: WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Mingo County jury wastes no time in convicting a man of killing a trooper<br />--Parkersburg residents turn out to remember a murder victim<br />--Delegates debate the openness of data center developers<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball in a good place heading into the post season <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1004</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-18-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-18-26--72053940</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two are dead after an officer involvled shooting in Parkersburg<br />--A Preston High School student dies in a wreck<br />--Briefs are into the Supreme Court for a challenge to the state's vaccination law<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares for the Big XII Tourney as a #2 seed]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72053940</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:38:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72053940/podcast_5_18_26.mp3" length="23856850" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b10583c-e1c7-4762-bdea-c9209ef30e25/1b10583c-e1c7-4762-bdea-c9209ef30e25.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b10583c-e1c7-4762-bdea-c9209ef30e25/1b10583c-e1c7-4762-bdea-c9209ef30e25.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b10583c-e1c7-4762-bdea-c9209ef30e25/1b10583c-e1c7-4762-bdea-c9209ef30e25.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Two are dead after an officer involvled shooting in Parkersburg
--A Preston High School student dies in a wreck
--Briefs are into the Supreme Court for a challenge to the state's vaccination law
--In Sports: WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two are dead after an officer involvled shooting in Parkersburg<br />--A Preston High School student dies in a wreck<br />--Briefs are into the Supreme Court for a challenge to the state's vaccination law<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares for the Big XII Tourney as a #2 seed]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>994</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-15-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-15-26--72018690</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Mingo County murder trial completes a second week of testimony today<br />--NWS confirms it was a tornado in Preston County<br />--Senator Capito talks about the current state of the economy<br />--In Sports: WVU takes Game 1 of a pivotal series with TCU<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72018690</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:47:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72018690/podcast_5_15_26.mp3" length="24170350" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e1a1370-bfce-4602-b312-db199b8c2f76/7e1a1370-bfce-4602-b312-db199b8c2f76.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e1a1370-bfce-4602-b312-db199b8c2f76/7e1a1370-bfce-4602-b312-db199b8c2f76.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e1a1370-bfce-4602-b312-db199b8c2f76/7e1a1370-bfce-4602-b312-db199b8c2f76.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Mingo County murder trial completes a second week of testimony today
--NWS confirms it was a tornado in Preston County
--Senator Capito talks about the current state of the economy
--In Sports: WVU takes Game 1 of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Mingo County murder trial completes a second week of testimony today<br />--NWS confirms it was a tornado in Preston County<br />--Senator Capito talks about the current state of the economy<br />--In Sports: WVU takes Game 1 of a pivotal series with TCU<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1007</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-14-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-14-26--72003904</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An accused cop killer testifies in his own defense in a Mingo County murder trial<br />--Federal Judge John Copenhaver has died at age 100<br />--Party chairman react to Tuesday's election results<br />--In Sports: A pivotal WVU baseball series starts Friday, but Coach Steve Sabins downplays the hype ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72003904</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:43:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72003904/podcast_5_14_26.mp3" length="25772962" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/58f4b8ed-886c-4493-9892-920969b0c0ff/58f4b8ed-886c-4493-9892-920969b0c0ff.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/58f4b8ed-886c-4493-9892-920969b0c0ff/58f4b8ed-886c-4493-9892-920969b0c0ff.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/58f4b8ed-886c-4493-9892-920969b0c0ff/58f4b8ed-886c-4493-9892-920969b0c0ff.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--An accused cop killer testifies in his own defense in a Mingo County murder trial
--Federal Judge John Copenhaver has died at age 100
--Party chairman react to Tuesday's election results
--In Sports: A pivotal WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An accused cop killer testifies in his own defense in a Mingo County murder trial<br />--Federal Judge John Copenhaver has died at age 100<br />--Party chairman react to Tuesday's election results<br />--In Sports: A pivotal WVU baseball series starts Friday, but Coach Steve Sabins downplays the hype ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1074</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-13-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-13-26--71988396</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Reaction to Tuesday's primary election results<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer football now into summer workouts <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71988396</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71988396/podcast_5_13_26.mp3" length="21703732" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b459615b-0375-4781-8024-a305f64179bd/b459615b-0375-4781-8024-a305f64179bd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b459615b-0375-4781-8024-a305f64179bd/b459615b-0375-4781-8024-a305f64179bd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b459615b-0375-4781-8024-a305f64179bd/b459615b-0375-4781-8024-a305f64179bd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Reaction to Tuesday's primary election results
--In Sports: Mountaineer football now into summer workouts </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Reaction to Tuesday's primary election results<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer football now into summer workouts <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>905</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-12-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-12-26--71974233</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--It's Primary Election day in West Virginia, and after all of the expensive campaigning the people will have thier say. <br />--A longtime Ast. US Attorney is set to appear before a judge in federal court today for a plea hearing to identity theft<br />--The trial of Timothy Kennedy will continue today in Mingo County Circuit Court<br />--In Sports: WVU readies for an important weekend baseball season and Marshall softball prepares for the NCAA Tournament <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71974233</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:04:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71974233/podcast_5_12_26.mp3" length="24352180" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7de46c65-7f8b-42f6-90be-e44c2dde6f6e/7de46c65-7f8b-42f6-90be-e44c2dde6f6e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7de46c65-7f8b-42f6-90be-e44c2dde6f6e/7de46c65-7f8b-42f6-90be-e44c2dde6f6e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7de46c65-7f8b-42f6-90be-e44c2dde6f6e/7de46c65-7f8b-42f6-90be-e44c2dde6f6e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--It's Primary Election day in West Virginia, and after all of the expensive campaigning the people will have thier say. 
--A longtime Ast. US Attorney is set to appear before a judge in federal court today for a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--It's Primary Election day in West Virginia, and after all of the expensive campaigning the people will have thier say. <br />--A longtime Ast. US Attorney is set to appear before a judge in federal court today for a plea hearing to identity theft<br />--The trial of Timothy Kennedy will continue today in Mingo County Circuit Court<br />--In Sports: WVU readies for an important weekend baseball season and Marshall softball prepares for the NCAA Tournament <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1015</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-11-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-11-26--71955088</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Testimony will resume in Kennedy trial in Mingo County<br />--A former US Attorney is now on the other side of the fence<br />--West Virginia voters will have to show a Photo ID a the polls for the first time ever <br />--In Sports: A first for WVU Baseball as the Mountaineers sweep a ranked team on the road <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71955088</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:37:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71955088/podcast_5_11_26.mp3" length="24347164" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/292f7aa3-38ed-444b-a7bc-126c13e296f9/292f7aa3-38ed-444b-a7bc-126c13e296f9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/292f7aa3-38ed-444b-a7bc-126c13e296f9/292f7aa3-38ed-444b-a7bc-126c13e296f9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/292f7aa3-38ed-444b-a7bc-126c13e296f9/292f7aa3-38ed-444b-a7bc-126c13e296f9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Testimony will resume in Kennedy trial in Mingo County
--A former US Attorney is now on the other side of the fence
--West Virginia voters will have to show a Photo ID a the polls for the first time ever 
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Testimony will resume in Kennedy trial in Mingo County<br />--A former US Attorney is now on the other side of the fence<br />--West Virginia voters will have to show a Photo ID a the polls for the first time ever <br />--In Sports: A first for WVU Baseball as the Mountaineers sweep a ranked team on the road <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1015</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-8-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-8-26--71921596</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An indictment is returned in the case of a man struck and killed by an ambulance in Kanawha County<br />--Testimony continues in the trial of Timothy Kennedy for a 5th day<br />--West Virginia becomes the 15th stat to join an iniative aimed at improving the sates' foster care systems<br />--In Sports: a big weekend for Mountaineer baseball on the road at Kansas ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71921596</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:23:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71921596/podcast_5_8_26.mp3" length="22491244" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85d97ca0-1163-47d4-b2f8-7561494c3192/85d97ca0-1163-47d4-b2f8-7561494c3192.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85d97ca0-1163-47d4-b2f8-7561494c3192/85d97ca0-1163-47d4-b2f8-7561494c3192.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85d97ca0-1163-47d4-b2f8-7561494c3192/85d97ca0-1163-47d4-b2f8-7561494c3192.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--An indictment is returned in the case of a man struck and killed by an ambulance in Kanawha County
--Testimony continues in the trial of Timothy Kennedy for a 5th day
--West Virginia becomes the 15th stat to join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An indictment is returned in the case of a man struck and killed by an ambulance in Kanawha County<br />--Testimony continues in the trial of Timothy Kennedy for a 5th day<br />--West Virginia becomes the 15th stat to join an iniative aimed at improving the sates' foster care systems<br />--In Sports: a big weekend for Mountaineer baseball on the road at Kansas ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>938</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-7-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-7-26--71904849</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The murder trial of Tim Kennedy reaches a fourth day of testimony in Mingo County Circuit Court<br />--President Trump honors military mothers, including a prominent one from West Virginia<br />--Students not old enough to vote will soon be old enough to work the polls<br />--In Sports: The WVU Golf Team is into the NCAA Tourney. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71904849</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:37:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71904849/podcast_5_7_26.mp3" length="10771987" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d55bdfd-32a4-40ee-a0dd-dfbdf1e89e2c/7d55bdfd-32a4-40ee-a0dd-dfbdf1e89e2c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d55bdfd-32a4-40ee-a0dd-dfbdf1e89e2c/7d55bdfd-32a4-40ee-a0dd-dfbdf1e89e2c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d55bdfd-32a4-40ee-a0dd-dfbdf1e89e2c/7d55bdfd-32a4-40ee-a0dd-dfbdf1e89e2c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The murder trial of Tim Kennedy reaches a fourth day of testimony in Mingo County Circuit Court
--President Trump honors military mothers, including a prominent one from West Virginia
--Students not old enough to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The murder trial of Tim Kennedy reaches a fourth day of testimony in Mingo County Circuit Court<br />--President Trump honors military mothers, including a prominent one from West Virginia<br />--Students not old enough to vote will soon be old enough to work the polls<br />--In Sports: The WVU Golf Team is into the NCAA Tourney. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>449</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-6-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-6-26--71888056</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Testimony resumes in the murder trial of Tim Kennedy in Mingo County<br />--The Department of Justice sues West Virginia and 30 other states over voter information<br />--Candidate Marc Harman can stay on the ballot according to a Kanawha County Judge<br />--In Sports: WVU gets the season sweep of Marshall in baseball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71888056</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:28:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71888056/podcast_5_6_26.mp3" length="22707559" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e9f66489-d91f-43ac-bff6-e66a91f40eb8/e9f66489-d91f-43ac-bff6-e66a91f40eb8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e9f66489-d91f-43ac-bff6-e66a91f40eb8/e9f66489-d91f-43ac-bff6-e66a91f40eb8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e9f66489-d91f-43ac-bff6-e66a91f40eb8/e9f66489-d91f-43ac-bff6-e66a91f40eb8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Testimony resumes in the murder trial of Tim Kennedy in Mingo County
--The Department of Justice sues West Virginia and 30 other states over voter information
--Candidate Marc Harman can stay on the ballot...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Testimony resumes in the murder trial of Tim Kennedy in Mingo County<br />--The Department of Justice sues West Virginia and 30 other states over voter information<br />--Candidate Marc Harman can stay on the ballot according to a Kanawha County Judge<br />--In Sports: WVU gets the season sweep of Marshall in baseball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>947</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-5-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-5-26--71874703</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The tussle over the Greenbrier is now becoming a potential political fight <br />--Two members of the West Virginia National Guard are awarded medals for their actions following a terror attack in Washington DC<br />--The process for a major sports complex development in Berkeley County is underway<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall baseball tonight at Go-Mart Ballpark in Charleston <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71874703</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:46:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71874703/podcast_5_5_26.mp3" length="24893281" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/171ef3a5-92c6-4311-b6e9-574e1e8f1e60/171ef3a5-92c6-4311-b6e9-574e1e8f1e60.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/171ef3a5-92c6-4311-b6e9-574e1e8f1e60/171ef3a5-92c6-4311-b6e9-574e1e8f1e60.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/171ef3a5-92c6-4311-b6e9-574e1e8f1e60/171ef3a5-92c6-4311-b6e9-574e1e8f1e60.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The tussle over the Greenbrier is now becoming a potential political fight 
--Two members of the West Virginia National Guard are awarded medals for their actions following a terror attack in Washington DC
--The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The tussle over the Greenbrier is now becoming a potential political fight <br />--Two members of the West Virginia National Guard are awarded medals for their actions following a terror attack in Washington DC<br />--The process for a major sports complex development in Berkeley County is underway<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall baseball tonight at Go-Mart Ballpark in Charleston <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1038</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-4-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-4-26--71852489</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--We could learn today if the trial of an accused killer in Mingo County is delayed at the last minute<br />--Back to the drawing board on plans for the state consolidated laboratory<br />--The new Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling Charleston is no stranger to West Virginia<br />--In Sports: a strong weekend for Mountaineer baseball  <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71852489</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:36:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71852489/podcast_5_4_26.mp3" length="21189592" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95a642cb-2548-4f66-a910-14fe141d4503/95a642cb-2548-4f66-a910-14fe141d4503.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95a642cb-2548-4f66-a910-14fe141d4503/95a642cb-2548-4f66-a910-14fe141d4503.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95a642cb-2548-4f66-a910-14fe141d4503/95a642cb-2548-4f66-a910-14fe141d4503.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--We could learn today if the trial of an accused killer in Mingo County is delayed at the last minute
--Back to the drawing board on plans for the state consolidated laboratory
--The new Bishop of the Diocese of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--We could learn today if the trial of an accused killer in Mingo County is delayed at the last minute<br />--Back to the drawing board on plans for the state consolidated laboratory<br />--The new Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling Charleston is no stranger to West Virginia<br />--In Sports: a strong weekend for Mountaineer baseball  <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-1-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-1-26--71811493</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Purdue Pharma, maker of Oxy--the scourge of West Virginia's opioid epidemic is about to be no more <br />--Omni Hotel officials say there's no conspiracy to take over the Greenbrier by their company<br />--It was a confirmed tornado which touched down in Fayette County<br />--In Sports: Marshall softball makes history and JJ Weatherholt keeps on pounding the baseball <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71811493</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:45:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71811493/podcast_5_1_26.mp3" length="21382708" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/692afef1-25be-434c-81f3-c67b5e5b022f/692afef1-25be-434c-81f3-c67b5e5b022f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/692afef1-25be-434c-81f3-c67b5e5b022f/692afef1-25be-434c-81f3-c67b5e5b022f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/692afef1-25be-434c-81f3-c67b5e5b022f/692afef1-25be-434c-81f3-c67b5e5b022f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Purdue Pharma, maker of Oxy--the scourge of West Virginia's opioid epidemic is about to be no more 
--Omni Hotel officials say there's no conspiracy to take over the Greenbrier by their company
--It was a confirmed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Purdue Pharma, maker of Oxy--the scourge of West Virginia's opioid epidemic is about to be no more <br />--Omni Hotel officials say there's no conspiracy to take over the Greenbrier by their company<br />--It was a confirmed tornado which touched down in Fayette County<br />--In Sports: Marshall softball makes history and JJ Weatherholt keeps on pounding the baseball <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-30-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-30-26--71775240</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Logan County teacher is arrested on charges of sexual abuse<br />--An attorney for the Greenbrier says they have evidence of Omni's bid for a hostel takeover of their property<br />--An attorney for a man struck and killed by a Kanawha County ambulance is speaking about the case<br />--In Sports: West Virginia girls basketball legend Alexis Bordas committs to transfer to WVU. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71775240</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:41:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71775240/podcasts_4_30_26.mp3" length="23554009" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7088ff6b-e060-4953-8229-9bf43fd81c01/7088ff6b-e060-4953-8229-9bf43fd81c01.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7088ff6b-e060-4953-8229-9bf43fd81c01/7088ff6b-e060-4953-8229-9bf43fd81c01.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7088ff6b-e060-4953-8229-9bf43fd81c01/7088ff6b-e060-4953-8229-9bf43fd81c01.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A Logan County teacher is arrested on charges of sexual abuse
--An attorney for the Greenbrier says they have evidence of Omni's bid for a hostel takeover of their property
--An attorney for a man struck and killed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Logan County teacher is arrested on charges of sexual abuse<br />--An attorney for the Greenbrier says they have evidence of Omni's bid for a hostel takeover of their property<br />--An attorney for a man struck and killed by a Kanawha County ambulance is speaking about the case<br />--In Sports: West Virginia girls basketball legend Alexis Bordas committs to transfer to WVU. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>982</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-29-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-29-26--71730228</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:   <br /><br />--Two staff members at Logan Middle School are off the job and under criminal investigation<br />--Jury selection continues for the man charged with killing a State Trooper in Mingo County<br />--Governor Morrisey inks a pair of bills aimed at improving highway safety in West Virginia. <br />--In Sports; WVU baseball prepares to try and bounce back <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71730228</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:43:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71730228/podcast_4_29_26.mp3" length="21820981" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa27571f-56a4-44b6-a406-31a25ab84443/fa27571f-56a4-44b6-a406-31a25ab84443.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa27571f-56a4-44b6-a406-31a25ab84443/fa27571f-56a4-44b6-a406-31a25ab84443.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa27571f-56a4-44b6-a406-31a25ab84443/fa27571f-56a4-44b6-a406-31a25ab84443.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:   

--Two staff members at Logan Middle School are off the job and under criminal investigation
--Jury selection continues for the man charged with killing a State Trooper in Mingo County
--Governor Morrisey inks a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:   <br /><br />--Two staff members at Logan Middle School are off the job and under criminal investigation<br />--Jury selection continues for the man charged with killing a State Trooper in Mingo County<br />--Governor Morrisey inks a pair of bills aimed at improving highway safety in West Virginia. <br />--In Sports; WVU baseball prepares to try and bounce back <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-28-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-28-26--71703076</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Berkeley County Commission seeks clarification on how data center revenues will be divided<br />--A man convicted of sex crimes escapes a Huntington hospital<br />--Some big names headline this summer's Charelston Sternwheel Regatta<br />--In Sports: JJ Weatherholt returns to his hometown and rocks the Pirates <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71703076</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:12:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71703076/podcast_4_28_26.mp3" length="22961494" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf65bccd-dea7-49ef-903e-52d0e2de0fae/cf65bccd-dea7-49ef-903e-52d0e2de0fae.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf65bccd-dea7-49ef-903e-52d0e2de0fae/cf65bccd-dea7-49ef-903e-52d0e2de0fae.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf65bccd-dea7-49ef-903e-52d0e2de0fae/cf65bccd-dea7-49ef-903e-52d0e2de0fae.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The Berkeley County Commission seeks clarification on how data center revenues will be divided
--A man convicted of sex crimes escapes a Huntington hospital
--Some big names headline this summer's Charelston...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Berkeley County Commission seeks clarification on how data center revenues will be divided<br />--A man convicted of sex crimes escapes a Huntington hospital<br />--Some big names headline this summer's Charelston Sternwheel Regatta<br />--In Sports: JJ Weatherholt returns to his hometown and rocks the Pirates <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>957</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-27-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-27-26--71670336</link><description><![CDATA[Today on Metronews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia elected leaders react to Saturday attempt on President Trump's life<br />--Berkeley County leaders question the legality of the allocation of tax funds collected on a Data Center<br />--Brad McElhinny on developments with the challenge for control of the Greenbrier Resort<br />--In Sports: A rough weekend for Mountaineer baseball <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71670336</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:19:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71670336/podcast_4_27_26.mp3" length="19943743" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b6cb1e58-d901-4500-a4b6-e43d0e4b5dbc/b6cb1e58-d901-4500-a4b6-e43d0e4b5dbc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b6cb1e58-d901-4500-a4b6-e43d0e4b5dbc/b6cb1e58-d901-4500-a4b6-e43d0e4b5dbc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b6cb1e58-d901-4500-a4b6-e43d0e4b5dbc/b6cb1e58-d901-4500-a4b6-e43d0e4b5dbc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on Metronews This Morning: 

--West Virginia elected leaders react to Saturday attempt on President Trump's life
--Berkeley County leaders question the legality of the allocation of tax funds collected on a Data Center
--Brad McElhinny on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on Metronews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia elected leaders react to Saturday attempt on President Trump's life<br />--Berkeley County leaders question the legality of the allocation of tax funds collected on a Data Center<br />--Brad McElhinny on developments with the challenge for control of the Greenbrier Resort<br />--In Sports: A rough weekend for Mountaineer baseball <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>831</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-24-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-24-26--71610663</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Multiple investigations are getting underway at the site of a chemical incident this week in Kanawha County<br />--Governor Morrisey continues to have a heavy hand in the Republican Primary<br />--Residents of Putnam County plan to gather tonight to talk about how to fight announced plans for a Google Data Center<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball opens a weekend series at Cincinnati ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71610663</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:33:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71610663/podcast_4_24_26.mp3" length="21723796" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/73e8d514-b6fa-41e8-834a-9cdb30e49421/73e8d514-b6fa-41e8-834a-9cdb30e49421.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/73e8d514-b6fa-41e8-834a-9cdb30e49421/73e8d514-b6fa-41e8-834a-9cdb30e49421.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/73e8d514-b6fa-41e8-834a-9cdb30e49421/73e8d514-b6fa-41e8-834a-9cdb30e49421.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Multiple investigations are getting underway at the site of a chemical incident this week in Kanawha County
--Governor Morrisey continues to have a heavy hand in the Republican Primary
--Residents of Putnam County...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Multiple investigations are getting underway at the site of a chemical incident this week in Kanawha County<br />--Governor Morrisey continues to have a heavy hand in the Republican Primary<br />--Residents of Putnam County plan to gather tonight to talk about how to fight announced plans for a Google Data Center<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball opens a weekend series at Cincinnati ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-23-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-23-26--71588077</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two are dead, a third is critical, and there were multiple hospital visits tied to a chemical incidnet at a Kanawha County plant<br />--A jury recommends no mercy for a Monongalia County convicted killer<br />--A new job for Kevin Pittsnogle<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls in mid-week baseball <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71588077</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:14:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71588077/podcast_4_23_26.mp3" length="22735774" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c84a9b2d-7219-48d4-a465-93b38bf2b16b/c84a9b2d-7219-48d4-a465-93b38bf2b16b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c84a9b2d-7219-48d4-a465-93b38bf2b16b/c84a9b2d-7219-48d4-a465-93b38bf2b16b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c84a9b2d-7219-48d4-a465-93b38bf2b16b/c84a9b2d-7219-48d4-a465-93b38bf2b16b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Two are dead, a third is critical, and there were multiple hospital visits tied to a chemical incidnet at a Kanawha County plant
--A jury recommends no mercy for a Monongalia County convicted killer
--A new job for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two are dead, a third is critical, and there were multiple hospital visits tied to a chemical incidnet at a Kanawha County plant<br />--A jury recommends no mercy for a Monongalia County convicted killer<br />--A new job for Kevin Pittsnogle<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls in mid-week baseball <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-22-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-22-26--71551801</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Monongalia County man is convicted of murdering his estranged girlfriend<br />--Kanawha County Prosecutor asks for patience in an investigation into a man runover and killed by an ambulance<br />--The state settles a lawsuit with popular video game Roblox<br />--In Sports: a very forgettableBackyard Brawl for Mountaineer Baseball ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71551801</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:40:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71551801/podcsat_4_22_26.mp3" length="21832267" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/68879352-5756-428b-9348-b0446995fed8/68879352-5756-428b-9348-b0446995fed8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/68879352-5756-428b-9348-b0446995fed8/68879352-5756-428b-9348-b0446995fed8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/68879352-5756-428b-9348-b0446995fed8/68879352-5756-428b-9348-b0446995fed8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A Monongalia County man is convicted of murdering his estranged girlfriend
--Kanawha County Prosecutor asks for patience in an investigation into a man runover and killed by an ambulance
--The state settles a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Monongalia County man is convicted of murdering his estranged girlfriend<br />--Kanawha County Prosecutor asks for patience in an investigation into a man runover and killed by an ambulance<br />--The state settles a lawsuit with popular video game Roblox<br />--In Sports: a very forgettableBackyard Brawl for Mountaineer Baseball ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-21-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-21-26--71518738</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two groups have challenged the Department of Justice lawsuit seeking West Virginia voter registration information<br />--A Morgantown murder case may go to the jury today<br />--A Mercer County elementary school has adopted a unit of the National Guard as they prepare to deploy<br />--In Sports: The baseball version of the Backyard Brawl is tonight <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71518738</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:23:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71518738/podcast_4_21.mp3" length="23140189" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dac66b1a-4901-4bc3-988a-0d5e377cc2cc/dac66b1a-4901-4bc3-988a-0d5e377cc2cc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dac66b1a-4901-4bc3-988a-0d5e377cc2cc/dac66b1a-4901-4bc3-988a-0d5e377cc2cc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dac66b1a-4901-4bc3-988a-0d5e377cc2cc/dac66b1a-4901-4bc3-988a-0d5e377cc2cc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Two groups have challenged the Department of Justice lawsuit seeking West Virginia voter registration information
--A Morgantown murder case may go to the jury today
--A Mercer County elementary school has adopted...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two groups have challenged the Department of Justice lawsuit seeking West Virginia voter registration information<br />--A Morgantown murder case may go to the jury today<br />--A Mercer County elementary school has adopted a unit of the National Guard as they prepare to deploy<br />--In Sports: The baseball version of the Backyard Brawl is tonight <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>965</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-20-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-20-26--71488579</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Funeral Arrangements are being made for late former U.S. Congressman David McKinley <br />--A federal judge has set a court date for a motion to place the Greenbrier Hotel into receivership<br />--Those high school students planning to join the military will have a chance to be publicly recognized for their choices<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball claims another series victory in Big XII play ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71488579</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:58:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71488579/podcast_4_20_26.mp3" length="21239752" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c6e1afc0-6093-47b1-9e06-d2ac22629088/c6e1afc0-6093-47b1-9e06-d2ac22629088.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c6e1afc0-6093-47b1-9e06-d2ac22629088/c6e1afc0-6093-47b1-9e06-d2ac22629088.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c6e1afc0-6093-47b1-9e06-d2ac22629088/c6e1afc0-6093-47b1-9e06-d2ac22629088.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Funeral Arrangements are being made for late former U.S. Congressman David McKinley 
--A federal judge has set a court date for a motion to place the Greenbrier Hotel into receivership
--Those high school students...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Funeral Arrangements are being made for late former U.S. Congressman David McKinley <br />--A federal judge has set a court date for a motion to place the Greenbrier Hotel into receivership<br />--Those high school students planning to join the military will have a chance to be publicly recognized for their choices<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball claims another series victory in Big XII play ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-17-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-17-26--71402447</link><description><![CDATA[TODAY ON METRONEWS THIS MORNING: <br /><br />--An officer involved shooting in Kanawha County overnight leaves one dead and one wounded<br />--Court documents reveal an abrupt change in attitudes between the Justice family and Omni Hotels in recent days<br />--Senator Capito shares her thoughts about data centers coming to West Virginia<br />--In Sports: WVU spring football drills culminate in Morgantown tomorrow <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71402447</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:37:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71402447/podcsat_4_17_26.mp3" length="22114417" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09469b6f-80ee-48f2-85bf-1403d6ac563f/09469b6f-80ee-48f2-85bf-1403d6ac563f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09469b6f-80ee-48f2-85bf-1403d6ac563f/09469b6f-80ee-48f2-85bf-1403d6ac563f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09469b6f-80ee-48f2-85bf-1403d6ac563f/09469b6f-80ee-48f2-85bf-1403d6ac563f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TODAY ON METRONEWS THIS MORNING: 

--An officer involved shooting in Kanawha County overnight leaves one dead and one wounded
--Court documents reveal an abrupt change in attitudes between the Justice family and Omni Hotels in recent days
--Senator...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TODAY ON METRONEWS THIS MORNING: <br /><br />--An officer involved shooting in Kanawha County overnight leaves one dead and one wounded<br />--Court documents reveal an abrupt change in attitudes between the Justice family and Omni Hotels in recent days<br />--Senator Capito shares her thoughts about data centers coming to West Virginia<br />--In Sports: WVU spring football drills culminate in Morgantown tomorrow <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-16-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-16-26--71365381</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An attack on two EMS workers leaves a man dead in Kanawha County<br />--A forbearance document is the focal point of the ongoing court dispute over the Greenbrier Resort and its ownership. <br />--WV Superintendent of Schools impressed with the kids at Huff Consolidated School <br />--In Sports: Moutnaineers and Thundering Herd notch impressive baseball wins over Big 10 opponents]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71365381</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71365381/podcasts_4_16_26.mp3" length="24330235" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/71d1eeaa-8883-44f5-8c11-4f3409422f71/71d1eeaa-8883-44f5-8c11-4f3409422f71.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/71d1eeaa-8883-44f5-8c11-4f3409422f71/71d1eeaa-8883-44f5-8c11-4f3409422f71.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/71d1eeaa-8883-44f5-8c11-4f3409422f71/71d1eeaa-8883-44f5-8c11-4f3409422f71.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--An attack on two EMS workers leaves a man dead in Kanawha County
--A forbearance document is the focal point of the ongoing court dispute over the Greenbrier Resort and its ownership. 
--WV Superintendent of Schools...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An attack on two EMS workers leaves a man dead in Kanawha County<br />--A forbearance document is the focal point of the ongoing court dispute over the Greenbrier Resort and its ownership. <br />--WV Superintendent of Schools impressed with the kids at Huff Consolidated School <br />--In Sports: Moutnaineers and Thundering Herd notch impressive baseball wins over Big 10 opponents]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-15-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-15-26--71340568</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lien holder continues pressure on federal court to have the Justice family removed from Greenbrier management <br />--Law enforcement in Putnam County faces federal lawsuit over a woman's death in a high speed chase<br />--Putnam County residents raise worries about a Google data center<br />--In Sports: WVU Baseball prepares for a mid-wake game with Penn State ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71340568</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:36:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71340568/podcast_4_15_26.mp3" length="22490617" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/945f16ec-05ec-40ba-83fb-f94b6109c58b/945f16ec-05ec-40ba-83fb-f94b6109c58b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/945f16ec-05ec-40ba-83fb-f94b6109c58b/945f16ec-05ec-40ba-83fb-f94b6109c58b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/945f16ec-05ec-40ba-83fb-f94b6109c58b/945f16ec-05ec-40ba-83fb-f94b6109c58b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Lien holder continues pressure on federal court to have the Justice family removed from Greenbrier management 
--Law enforcement in Putnam County faces federal lawsuit over a woman's death in a high speed chase...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lien holder continues pressure on federal court to have the Justice family removed from Greenbrier management <br />--Law enforcement in Putnam County faces federal lawsuit over a woman's death in a high speed chase<br />--Putnam County residents raise worries about a Google data center<br />--In Sports: WVU Baseball prepares for a mid-wake game with Penn State ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>937</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-14-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-14-26--71313782</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A woman is shot dead in broad daylight in a Wal-Mart Parking lot in Kanawha County<br />--The Taylor County grand jury hands up indictments in two extremely tragic incidents<br />--Senator Jim Justice and his family push back on a dispute over the Greenbrier<br />--In sports: Ross Hodge continues to build the roster for next year's Mountaineer basketball team]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71313782</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:49:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71313782/podcast_4_14_26.mp3" length="22939549" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cadef47d-1e5a-49f3-9cee-5c40c3351a12/cadef47d-1e5a-49f3-9cee-5c40c3351a12.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cadef47d-1e5a-49f3-9cee-5c40c3351a12/cadef47d-1e5a-49f3-9cee-5c40c3351a12.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cadef47d-1e5a-49f3-9cee-5c40c3351a12/cadef47d-1e5a-49f3-9cee-5c40c3351a12.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A woman is shot dead in broad daylight in a Wal-Mart Parking lot in Kanawha County
--The Taylor County grand jury hands up indictments in two extremely tragic incidents
--Senator Jim Justice and his family push...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A woman is shot dead in broad daylight in a Wal-Mart Parking lot in Kanawha County<br />--The Taylor County grand jury hands up indictments in two extremely tragic incidents<br />--Senator Jim Justice and his family push back on a dispute over the Greenbrier<br />--In sports: Ross Hodge continues to build the roster for next year's Mountaineer basketball team]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-13-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-13-26--71288128</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Marshall turns the Memorial Fountain back on tfor the summer<br />--Several groups are weighing in as the Supreme Court considers challenges to the state's vaccination laws<br />--WVU President Michael T. Benson hopes to bring Middle School Students to campus to get an early start on their recruitment<br />--In Sports: WVU wins the weekend baseball series at Texas Tech and a repeat winner at The Masters <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71288128</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:42:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71288128/podcast_4_13_26.mp3" length="24719602" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b837bd65-7a27-4293-a982-6dcdea2b12fa/b837bd65-7a27-4293-a982-6dcdea2b12fa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b837bd65-7a27-4293-a982-6dcdea2b12fa/b837bd65-7a27-4293-a982-6dcdea2b12fa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b837bd65-7a27-4293-a982-6dcdea2b12fa/b837bd65-7a27-4293-a982-6dcdea2b12fa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Marshall turns the Memorial Fountain back on tfor the summer
--Several groups are weighing in as the Supreme Court considers challenges to the state's vaccination laws
--WVU President Michael T. Benson hopes to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Marshall turns the Memorial Fountain back on tfor the summer<br />--Several groups are weighing in as the Supreme Court considers challenges to the state's vaccination laws<br />--WVU President Michael T. Benson hopes to bring Middle School Students to campus to get an early start on their recruitment<br />--In Sports: WVU wins the weekend baseball series at Texas Tech and a repeat winner at The Masters <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1030</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-10-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-10-26--71230250</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The PSC sets the public hearing schedule on MARL<br />--Governor Morrisey continues to tout his 50 by 50 energy plan<br />--The Greenbrier Clinic is the target of a class action lawsuit<br />--In Sports; the Masters is underway at Augusta and WVU baseball heads to Texas Tech]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71230250</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:48:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71230250/podcast_4_10_26.mp3" length="21782734" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/76a52a76-b3e2-4502-9d7a-1f0f9760fdce/76a52a76-b3e2-4502-9d7a-1f0f9760fdce.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/76a52a76-b3e2-4502-9d7a-1f0f9760fdce/76a52a76-b3e2-4502-9d7a-1f0f9760fdce.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/76a52a76-b3e2-4502-9d7a-1f0f9760fdce/76a52a76-b3e2-4502-9d7a-1f0f9760fdce.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The PSC sets the public hearing schedule on MARL
--Governor Morrisey continues to tout his 50 by 50 energy plan
--The Greenbrier Clinic is the target of a class action lawsuit
--In Sports; the Masters is underway...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The PSC sets the public hearing schedule on MARL<br />--Governor Morrisey continues to tout his 50 by 50 energy plan<br />--The Greenbrier Clinic is the target of a class action lawsuit<br />--In Sports; the Masters is underway at Augusta and WVU baseball heads to Texas Tech]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>908</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-9-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-9-26--71207921</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A federal appeals court upholds mandatory public school vaccination requirements in W.Va.<br />--Marshall raises tuition, but also lowers operating deficit<br />--State Board of Education lauds six school systems for improvements in attendance and academic achievement<br />--In Sports: WVU beats Marshall in baseball ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71207921</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:41:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71207921/podcast_4_9_26.mp3" length="24928393" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ae91858-fd20-4865-9bf4-144114d1eca0/8ae91858-fd20-4865-9bf4-144114d1eca0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ae91858-fd20-4865-9bf4-144114d1eca0/8ae91858-fd20-4865-9bf4-144114d1eca0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ae91858-fd20-4865-9bf4-144114d1eca0/8ae91858-fd20-4865-9bf4-144114d1eca0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A federal appeals court upholds mandatory public school vaccination requirements in W.Va.
--Marshall raises tuition, but also lowers operating deficit
--State Board of Education lauds six school systems for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A federal appeals court upholds mandatory public school vaccination requirements in W.Va.<br />--Marshall raises tuition, but also lowers operating deficit<br />--State Board of Education lauds six school systems for improvements in attendance and academic achievement<br />--In Sports: WVU beats Marshall in baseball ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1039</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-8-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-8-26--71178858</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Randolph County school board is looking at what too do with two schools set to close<br />--Governor Morrisey says he'll be endorsing candidates in the Republican primary election<br />--The weather will be dry and warm this week--perfect for forest fires<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall play in baseball tonight ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71178858</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:43:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71178858/podcast_4_8_26.mp3" length="20756962" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc2998f4-9b18-4dd8-b0e4-568b912fcd59/bc2998f4-9b18-4dd8-b0e4-568b912fcd59.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc2998f4-9b18-4dd8-b0e4-568b912fcd59/bc2998f4-9b18-4dd8-b0e4-568b912fcd59.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc2998f4-9b18-4dd8-b0e4-568b912fcd59/bc2998f4-9b18-4dd8-b0e4-568b912fcd59.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The Randolph County school board is looking at what too do with two schools set to close
--Governor Morrisey says he'll be endorsing candidates in the Republican primary election
--The weather will be dry and warm...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Randolph County school board is looking at what too do with two schools set to close<br />--Governor Morrisey says he'll be endorsing candidates in the Republican primary election<br />--The weather will be dry and warm this week--perfect for forest fires<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall play in baseball tonight ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>865</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-7-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-7-26--71153818</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Greenbrier Clinic has informed patients to get a reevaluationon recent mammograms <br />--The Department of Justice presses further to get the Secretary of State to part with sensitive voter information<br />--Two West Virginia natives on the Marshall women's basketball team talk about the storybook ending of their college playing days<br />--In Sports: Michigan sits atop the college basketball world this morning ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71153818</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:35:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71153818/podcast_4_7_26.mp3" length="21849823" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3a9331ba-8dcc-46ff-8dea-158a5bc81399/3a9331ba-8dcc-46ff-8dea-158a5bc81399.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3a9331ba-8dcc-46ff-8dea-158a5bc81399/3a9331ba-8dcc-46ff-8dea-158a5bc81399.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3a9331ba-8dcc-46ff-8dea-158a5bc81399/3a9331ba-8dcc-46ff-8dea-158a5bc81399.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Greenbrier Clinic has informed patients to get a reevaluationon recent mammograms 
--The Department of Justice presses further to get the Secretary of State to part with sensitive voter information
--Two West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Greenbrier Clinic has informed patients to get a reevaluationon recent mammograms <br />--The Department of Justice presses further to get the Secretary of State to part with sensitive voter information<br />--Two West Virginia natives on the Marshall women's basketball team talk about the storybook ending of their college playing days<br />--In Sports: Michigan sits atop the college basketball world this morning ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-6-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-6-26--71130034</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The West Virginia Bar is looking at a resolution to reaffirm the independence of the Judiciary Branch of Government<br />--Kibar Americas is working on potentially restarting operations at the old Novelis plant in Fairmont<br />--Berkeley County voters will decide on a school bond next month<br />--In Sports: WVU's men and Marshall's women end the season with championships <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71130034</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:45:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71130034/podcast_4_6_26.mp3" length="21959548" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00593120-975a-4c88-8f09-c855e9c63608/00593120-975a-4c88-8f09-c855e9c63608.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00593120-975a-4c88-8f09-c855e9c63608/00593120-975a-4c88-8f09-c855e9c63608.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00593120-975a-4c88-8f09-c855e9c63608/00593120-975a-4c88-8f09-c855e9c63608.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The West Virginia Bar is looking at a resolution to reaffirm the independence of the Judiciary Branch of Government
--Kibar Americas is working on potentially restarting operations at the old Novelis plant in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The West Virginia Bar is looking at a resolution to reaffirm the independence of the Judiciary Branch of Government<br />--Kibar Americas is working on potentially restarting operations at the old Novelis plant in Fairmont<br />--Berkeley County voters will decide on a school bond next month<br />--In Sports: WVU's men and Marshall's women end the season with championships <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-3-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-3-26--71081842</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Republicans continue to gain in voter registration rolls in W.Va. <br />--Governor Morrisey wounde up vetoing a dozen bills<br />--Frontieras breaks ground on a first of its kind operation in Mason County<br />--In Sports: WVU advances in the College Basketball Crown. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71081842</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:16:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71081842/podcast_4_3_26.mp3" length="20403961" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba54a042-432d-4023-8072-bca9d73521b9/ba54a042-432d-4023-8072-bca9d73521b9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba54a042-432d-4023-8072-bca9d73521b9/ba54a042-432d-4023-8072-bca9d73521b9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba54a042-432d-4023-8072-bca9d73521b9/ba54a042-432d-4023-8072-bca9d73521b9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Republicans continue to gain in voter registration rolls in W.Va. 
--Governor Morrisey wounde up vetoing a dozen bills
--Frontieras breaks ground on a first of its kind operation in Mason County
--In Sports: WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Republicans continue to gain in voter registration rolls in W.Va. <br />--Governor Morrisey wounde up vetoing a dozen bills<br />--Frontieras breaks ground on a first of its kind operation in Mason County<br />--In Sports: WVU advances in the College Basketball Crown. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>851</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-2-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-2-26--71060476</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A former corrections officer will find himself on the other side of the bars<br />--A new revelation in the saga over the Justice family wealth and Virginia based Carter Bank<br />--President Trump addresses the nation over the conflict in Iran<br />--In Sports: the Marshall women are into the nationalk championship game for the WNIT<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71060476</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:05:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71060476/podcast_4_2_26.mp3" length="21810949" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8dd730b5-4755-4664-9ab8-51630e30ebba/8dd730b5-4755-4664-9ab8-51630e30ebba.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8dd730b5-4755-4664-9ab8-51630e30ebba/8dd730b5-4755-4664-9ab8-51630e30ebba.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8dd730b5-4755-4664-9ab8-51630e30ebba/8dd730b5-4755-4664-9ab8-51630e30ebba.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A former corrections officer will find himself on the other side of the bars
--A new revelation in the saga over the Justice family wealth and Virginia based Carter Bank
--President Trump addresses the nation over...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A former corrections officer will find himself on the other side of the bars<br />--A new revelation in the saga over the Justice family wealth and Virginia based Carter Bank<br />--President Trump addresses the nation over the conflict in Iran<br />--In Sports: the Marshall women are into the nationalk championship game for the WNIT<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-1-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-1-26--71041415</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A civil discussion about the pros and cons of data centers and where they fit in the state's future<br />--The controversial transfer law is now history and back in the hands of the SSAC<br />--The state's income tax cut has been signed by the governor<br />--In Sports: WVU tops Arizona in a midweek baseball clash in the desert <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71041415</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:43:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71041415/podcast_4_1_26.mp3" length="24202327" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6a1a70a8-00c1-4264-9ead-b2c32b5324d1/6a1a70a8-00c1-4264-9ead-b2c32b5324d1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6a1a70a8-00c1-4264-9ead-b2c32b5324d1/6a1a70a8-00c1-4264-9ead-b2c32b5324d1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6a1a70a8-00c1-4264-9ead-b2c32b5324d1/6a1a70a8-00c1-4264-9ead-b2c32b5324d1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A civil discussion about the pros and cons of data centers and where they fit in the state's future
--The controversial transfer law is now history and back in the hands of the SSAC
--The state's income tax cut has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A civil discussion about the pros and cons of data centers and where they fit in the state's future<br />--The controversial transfer law is now history and back in the hands of the SSAC<br />--The state's income tax cut has been signed by the governor<br />--In Sports: WVU tops Arizona in a midweek baseball clash in the desert <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1009</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-31-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-31-26--71017415</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br /><br />-Discussions about data centers and trying to separate facts from rhetoric will be at the heart of a discussion tonight<br />--The state BOE files its first appeal of a mandatory vaccination ruling<br />--There's more information on the death of a student in Preston County<br />--In Sports: Marshall's women's team is into the Final Four of the WNIT]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71017415</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:13:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71017415/podcast_3_31_26.mp3" length="23606677" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d820062-a6a2-4db9-a1ba-1cc710e82cf9/2d820062-a6a2-4db9-a1ba-1cc710e82cf9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d820062-a6a2-4db9-a1ba-1cc710e82cf9/2d820062-a6a2-4db9-a1ba-1cc710e82cf9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d820062-a6a2-4db9-a1ba-1cc710e82cf9/2d820062-a6a2-4db9-a1ba-1cc710e82cf9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning

-Discussions about data centers and trying to separate facts from rhetoric will be at the heart of a discussion tonight
--The state BOE files its first appeal of a mandatory vaccination ruling
--There's more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br /><br />-Discussions about data centers and trying to separate facts from rhetoric will be at the heart of a discussion tonight<br />--The state BOE files its first appeal of a mandatory vaccination ruling<br />--There's more information on the death of a student in Preston County<br />--In Sports: Marshall's women's team is into the Final Four of the WNIT]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>984</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-30-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-30-26--70993850</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Mixed reactions to the Google announcement of plans for a data center in Putnam County<br />--The Higher Ed Funding Formula is fully funded for the first time<br />--A woman is charged in the death of an 11 day old baby in Mason County<br />--In Sports: The NCAA men's basketball Final Four is set <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70993850</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:46:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70993850/podcast_3_30_26.mp3" length="23862493" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6aa58125-8bfe-4d77-8834-b87d52eaf5ed/6aa58125-8bfe-4d77-8834-b87d52eaf5ed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6aa58125-8bfe-4d77-8834-b87d52eaf5ed/6aa58125-8bfe-4d77-8834-b87d52eaf5ed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6aa58125-8bfe-4d77-8834-b87d52eaf5ed/6aa58125-8bfe-4d77-8834-b87d52eaf5ed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Mixed reactions to the Google announcement of plans for a data center in Putnam County
--The Higher Ed Funding Formula is fully funded for the first time
--A woman is charged in the death of an 11 day old baby in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Mixed reactions to the Google announcement of plans for a data center in Putnam County<br />--The Higher Ed Funding Formula is fully funded for the first time<br />--A woman is charged in the death of an 11 day old baby in Mason County<br />--In Sports: The NCAA men's basketball Final Four is set <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>995</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-27-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-27-26--70921543</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--PEIA finances look better seven months into the fiscal year<br />--The U.S. Senate gives partial approval to funding DHS early this morning<br />--U.S. Senator Jim Justice hails passage of his first bill<br />--In Sports: WVU alums J.J. Weatherholdt and Victor Scott have a quite an opening day with the St. Louis Cardinals <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70921543</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:41:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70921543/podcast_3_27_26.mp3" length="22447981" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/156638fc-6424-44df-9e16-659d870b8503/156638fc-6424-44df-9e16-659d870b8503.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/156638fc-6424-44df-9e16-659d870b8503/156638fc-6424-44df-9e16-659d870b8503.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/156638fc-6424-44df-9e16-659d870b8503/156638fc-6424-44df-9e16-659d870b8503.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--PEIA finances look better seven months into the fiscal year
--The U.S. Senate gives partial approval to funding DHS early this morning
--U.S. Senator Jim Justice hails passage of his first bill
--In Sports: WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--PEIA finances look better seven months into the fiscal year<br />--The U.S. Senate gives partial approval to funding DHS early this morning<br />--U.S. Senator Jim Justice hails passage of his first bill<br />--In Sports: WVU alums J.J. Weatherholdt and Victor Scott have a quite an opening day with the St. Louis Cardinals <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>936</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-26-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-26-26--70893810</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Vandalia Health is restructuring<br />--West Virginia jails will no longer house immigration detainees<br />--Appalachian Power comes up with another route for a transmission line in Cabell and Putnam County<br />--In Sports: It's opening day in Major League Baseball ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70893810</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:26:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70893810/podcast_3_26_26.mp3" length="24945949" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e2f471f6-3724-4753-bd63-b08fcb07072a/e2f471f6-3724-4753-bd63-b08fcb07072a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e2f471f6-3724-4753-bd63-b08fcb07072a/e2f471f6-3724-4753-bd63-b08fcb07072a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e2f471f6-3724-4753-bd63-b08fcb07072a/e2f471f6-3724-4753-bd63-b08fcb07072a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Vandalia Health is restructuring
--West Virginia jails will no longer house immigration detainees
--Appalachian Power comes up with another route for a transmission line in Cabell and Putnam County
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Vandalia Health is restructuring<br />--West Virginia jails will no longer house immigration detainees<br />--Appalachian Power comes up with another route for a transmission line in Cabell and Putnam County<br />--In Sports: It's opening day in Major League Baseball ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1040</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-25-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-25-26--70869068</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A new twist to the ongoing struggle for control of the GOP Super Majority in the state Senate<br />--A new trial date is set for an accused cop killer in Mingo County<br />--West Virginia American Water is give the green light to jack rates <br />--In Sports: WVU wins the first of several games with Marshall in baseball <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70869068</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:36:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70869068/podcast_3_25_26.mp3" length="22680598" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a23848d-cf02-43da-89e8-2d90410203e0/8a23848d-cf02-43da-89e8-2d90410203e0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a23848d-cf02-43da-89e8-2d90410203e0/8a23848d-cf02-43da-89e8-2d90410203e0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a23848d-cf02-43da-89e8-2d90410203e0/8a23848d-cf02-43da-89e8-2d90410203e0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A new twist to the ongoing struggle for control of the GOP Super Majority in the state Senate
--A new trial date is set for an accused cop killer in Mingo County
--West Virginia American Water is give the green...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A new twist to the ongoing struggle for control of the GOP Super Majority in the state Senate<br />--A new trial date is set for an accused cop killer in Mingo County<br />--West Virginia American Water is give the green light to jack rates <br />--In Sports: WVU wins the first of several games with Marshall in baseball <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>945</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-24-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-24-26--70848549</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Hundreds turn out with concerns over a massive data center proposed in Berkeley County<br />--The Vape Safety Act remains on the Governor's desk having passed in the final hours of the session<br />--Fifteen students K-5 collect cash for their "When I Grow Up" essays<br />--In Sports: WVU women fall on a shot at the buzzer and former Mountaineer J.J. Weatherholt is named to the Cardinals' opening day roster ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70848549</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:46:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70848549/podcast_3_24_26.mp3" length="22400956" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5f56bf7d-f75e-4c72-943d-3b8599d66371/5f56bf7d-f75e-4c72-943d-3b8599d66371.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5f56bf7d-f75e-4c72-943d-3b8599d66371/5f56bf7d-f75e-4c72-943d-3b8599d66371.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5f56bf7d-f75e-4c72-943d-3b8599d66371/5f56bf7d-f75e-4c72-943d-3b8599d66371.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Hundreds turn out with concerns over a massive data center proposed in Berkeley County
--The Vape Safety Act remains on the Governor's desk having passed in the final hours of the session
--Fifteen students K-5...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Hundreds turn out with concerns over a massive data center proposed in Berkeley County<br />--The Vape Safety Act remains on the Governor's desk having passed in the final hours of the session<br />--Fifteen students K-5 collect cash for their "When I Grow Up" essays<br />--In Sports: WVU women fall on a shot at the buzzer and former Mountaineer J.J. Weatherholt is named to the Cardinals' opening day roster ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>934</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-23-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-23-26--70826963</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey has decisions to make on a number of bills<br />--A murder investigation underway in Boone County<br />--Turmoil in the Randolph County Schools today <br />--In Sports: Four high schools in WV are celebrating state titles today ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70826963</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:37:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70826963/podcast_3_23_26.mp3" length="21374557" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/790b78cb-2790-4fab-a9b1-95f918414a03/790b78cb-2790-4fab-a9b1-95f918414a03.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/790b78cb-2790-4fab-a9b1-95f918414a03/790b78cb-2790-4fab-a9b1-95f918414a03.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/790b78cb-2790-4fab-a9b1-95f918414a03/790b78cb-2790-4fab-a9b1-95f918414a03.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey has decisions to make on a number of bills
--A murder investigation underway in Boone County
--Turmoil in the Randolph County Schools today 
--In Sports: Four high schools in WV are celebrating...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey has decisions to make on a number of bills<br />--A murder investigation underway in Boone County<br />--Turmoil in the Randolph County Schools today <br />--In Sports: Four high schools in WV are celebrating state titles today ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-20-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-20-26--70776559</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More reaction to the recent session<br />--Senator Capito touts the SAVE America Act<br />--Morgantown ready for NCAA women's basketball fans<br />--In Sports: it's semi-final Friday at the boys state high school basketball tournament <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70776559</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:31:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70776559/podcast_3_20_26.mp3" length="21290539" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5d2d1bf3-fe19-43a4-835d-090a158cddf2/5d2d1bf3-fe19-43a4-835d-090a158cddf2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5d2d1bf3-fe19-43a4-835d-090a158cddf2/5d2d1bf3-fe19-43a4-835d-090a158cddf2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5d2d1bf3-fe19-43a4-835d-090a158cddf2/5d2d1bf3-fe19-43a4-835d-090a158cddf2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--More reaction to the recent session
--Senator Capito touts the SAVE America Act
--Morgantown ready for NCAA women's basketball fans
--In Sports: it's semi-final Friday at the boys state high school basketball...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More reaction to the recent session<br />--Senator Capito touts the SAVE America Act<br />--Morgantown ready for NCAA women's basketball fans<br />--In Sports: it's semi-final Friday at the boys state high school basketball tournament <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>887</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-19-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-19-26--70743343</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Morgantown and WVU prepare for a busy weekend<br />--Marshall reinstates women's swimming and diving only days after cutting the program<br />--A Winfield basketball player battling cancer gets to suit up and play for his team in the state tournament<br />--In Sports: Full coverage of the boys state high school basketball tournament. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70743343</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:17:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70743343/podcast_3_19_26.mp3" length="18388783" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/857d6f07-36d7-4756-80d3-f9f61cec4bfc/857d6f07-36d7-4756-80d3-f9f61cec4bfc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/857d6f07-36d7-4756-80d3-f9f61cec4bfc/857d6f07-36d7-4756-80d3-f9f61cec4bfc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/857d6f07-36d7-4756-80d3-f9f61cec4bfc/857d6f07-36d7-4756-80d3-f9f61cec4bfc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Morgantown and WVU prepare for a busy weekend
--Marshall reinstates women's swimming and diving only days after cutting the program
--A Winfield basketball player battling cancer gets to suit up and play for his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Morgantown and WVU prepare for a busy weekend<br />--Marshall reinstates women's swimming and diving only days after cutting the program<br />--A Winfield basketball player battling cancer gets to suit up and play for his team in the state tournament<br />--In Sports: Full coverage of the boys state high school basketball tournament. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>767</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-18-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-18-26--70714944</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The failure of Raylee's Law again weighs heavy on some lawmakers<br />--A new position for Brian Abraham<br />--Kanawha County School's enrollment continues a steep decline<br />--In Sports: Day 2 of boys state basketball tournament <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70714944</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:25:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70714944/podcast_3_18_26.mp3" length="21205267" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26603402-f87e-4425-aab9-ac5f41909e03/26603402-f87e-4425-aab9-ac5f41909e03.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26603402-f87e-4425-aab9-ac5f41909e03/26603402-f87e-4425-aab9-ac5f41909e03.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26603402-f87e-4425-aab9-ac5f41909e03/26603402-f87e-4425-aab9-ac5f41909e03.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The failure of Raylee's Law again weighs heavy on some lawmakers
--A new position for Brian Abraham
--Kanawha County School's enrollment continues a steep decline
--In Sports: Day 2 of boys state basketball tournament </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The failure of Raylee's Law again weighs heavy on some lawmakers<br />--A new position for Brian Abraham<br />--Kanawha County School's enrollment continues a steep decline<br />--In Sports: Day 2 of boys state basketball tournament <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews this morning 3-17-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-17-26--70683905</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey reacts to the Legislative Session<br />--A-I Data Centers continue to be a topic of discussion in the state<br />--Winter reminds us its not done yet<br />--In Sports: It's the most wonderful time of the year for basketball fans <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70683905</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:14:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70683905/podcast_3_17_26.mp3" length="20776399" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cc9fdc2-95c5-45c6-8983-7ddb9ee2207e/4cc9fdc2-95c5-45c6-8983-7ddb9ee2207e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cc9fdc2-95c5-45c6-8983-7ddb9ee2207e/4cc9fdc2-95c5-45c6-8983-7ddb9ee2207e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cc9fdc2-95c5-45c6-8983-7ddb9ee2207e/4cc9fdc2-95c5-45c6-8983-7ddb9ee2207e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey reacts to the Legislative Session
--A-I Data Centers continue to be a topic of discussion in the state
--Winter reminds us its not done yet
--In Sports: It's the most wonderful time of the year for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey reacts to the Legislative Session<br />--A-I Data Centers continue to be a topic of discussion in the state<br />--Winter reminds us its not done yet<br />--In Sports: It's the most wonderful time of the year for basketball fans <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>866</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-16-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-16-26--70656770</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Emotional debate over Raylee's law which failed in the waning moments of the session<br />--A look at what legislation survived and what did not<br />--Specialist Sarah Beckstrom is honored posthumously with the WV Distinguished Service Medal <br />--In Sports: Mountaineer women land home court advantage for the NCAA Tournament opening round ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70656770</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:05:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70656770/podcast_3_16_26.mp3" length="20287966" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9ec3eee9-1d77-4e34-8c9a-6d62b5d7c484/9ec3eee9-1d77-4e34-8c9a-6d62b5d7c484.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9ec3eee9-1d77-4e34-8c9a-6d62b5d7c484/9ec3eee9-1d77-4e34-8c9a-6d62b5d7c484.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9ec3eee9-1d77-4e34-8c9a-6d62b5d7c484/9ec3eee9-1d77-4e34-8c9a-6d62b5d7c484.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Emotional debate over Raylee's law which failed in the waning moments of the session
--A look at what legislation survived and what did not
--Specialist Sarah Beckstrom is honored posthumously with the WV...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Emotional debate over Raylee's law which failed in the waning moments of the session<br />--A look at what legislation survived and what did not<br />--Specialist Sarah Beckstrom is honored posthumously with the WV Distinguished Service Medal <br />--In Sports: Mountaineer women land home court advantage for the NCAA Tournament opening round ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>846</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-13-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-13-26--70621216</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Morrisey signs the budget and stumps for his income tax cut<br />--Lawmakers work on bills as the regular session deadline looms<br />--Morgantown looks at the potential of hosting opening round NCAA Women's Tournament games<br />--In Sports: It's semi-final Friday at the girls state high school basketball tournament]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70621216</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:36:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70621216/podcast_3_13_26.mp3" length="20537512" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/52753a2d-b975-44bd-852b-84b70c09a13b/52753a2d-b975-44bd-852b-84b70c09a13b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/52753a2d-b975-44bd-852b-84b70c09a13b/52753a2d-b975-44bd-852b-84b70c09a13b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/52753a2d-b975-44bd-852b-84b70c09a13b/52753a2d-b975-44bd-852b-84b70c09a13b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Governor Morrisey signs the budget and stumps for his income tax cut
--Lawmakers work on bills as the regular session deadline looms
--Morgantown looks at the potential of hosting opening round NCAA Women's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Morrisey signs the budget and stumps for his income tax cut<br />--Lawmakers work on bills as the regular session deadline looms<br />--Morgantown looks at the potential of hosting opening round NCAA Women's Tournament games<br />--In Sports: It's semi-final Friday at the girls state high school basketball tournament]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>856</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-12-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-12-26--70607040</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:--The Legislature amends locality pay into a pay raise bill for teachers<br />--Income tax cut legislation advances<br />--The state Board of Education gets an update on the situation in Hancock and Upshur County schools<br />--In Sports: WVU bows out of the Big XII Tournament]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70607040</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:43:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70607040/podcast_3_12_26.mp3" length="23011027" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0aa3a9cc-532e-492d-a277-93c8e234c9bf/0aa3a9cc-532e-492d-a277-93c8e234c9bf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0aa3a9cc-532e-492d-a277-93c8e234c9bf/0aa3a9cc-532e-492d-a277-93c8e234c9bf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0aa3a9cc-532e-492d-a277-93c8e234c9bf/0aa3a9cc-532e-492d-a277-93c8e234c9bf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:--The Legislature amends locality pay into a pay raise bill for teachers
--Income tax cut legislation advances
--The state Board of Education gets an update on the situation in Hancock and Upshur County schools
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:--The Legislature amends locality pay into a pay raise bill for teachers<br />--Income tax cut legislation advances<br />--The state Board of Education gets an update on the situation in Hancock and Upshur County schools<br />--In Sports: WVU bows out of the Big XII Tournament]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>959</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-11-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-11-26--70589300</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A toddler dies after being struck by a car in Marion County<br />--Lawmakers work to get legislation onto the floor with the clock ticking on the Legislative Session<br />--Food banks highlight the difficulties of food insecurity in West Virginia before lawmakers<br />--In Sports: a full update of the girls state high school basketball tournament ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70589300</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:44:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70589300/podcast_3_11_26.mp3" length="23785999" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a50ac4fb-7b55-43e2-9b04-6b56aa4fe312/a50ac4fb-7b55-43e2-9b04-6b56aa4fe312.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a50ac4fb-7b55-43e2-9b04-6b56aa4fe312/a50ac4fb-7b55-43e2-9b04-6b56aa4fe312.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a50ac4fb-7b55-43e2-9b04-6b56aa4fe312/a50ac4fb-7b55-43e2-9b04-6b56aa4fe312.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A toddler dies after being struck by a car in Marion County
--Lawmakers work to get legislation onto the floor with the clock ticking on the Legislative Session
--Food banks highlight the difficulties of food...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A toddler dies after being struck by a car in Marion County<br />--Lawmakers work to get legislation onto the floor with the clock ticking on the Legislative Session<br />--Food banks highlight the difficulties of food insecurity in West Virginia before lawmakers<br />--In Sports: a full update of the girls state high school basketball tournament ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>991</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-10-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-10-26--70565035</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--School funding is still on the board at the state house with the legislative session winding down<br />--A bill to increase the minimum prison time for killers has advanced<br />--Huntington approves its new budget<br />--In Sports; the Girl's State High School Basketball Tourney opens today in Charleston ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70565035</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:44:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70565035/podcast_3_10_26.mp3" length="22320700" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ce620b7-ba30-4fe8-88e6-eab35e57b946/6ce620b7-ba30-4fe8-88e6-eab35e57b946.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ce620b7-ba30-4fe8-88e6-eab35e57b946/6ce620b7-ba30-4fe8-88e6-eab35e57b946.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ce620b7-ba30-4fe8-88e6-eab35e57b946/6ce620b7-ba30-4fe8-88e6-eab35e57b946.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--School funding is still on the board at the state house with the legislative session winding down
--A bill to increase the minimum prison time for killers has advanced
--Huntington approves its new budget
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--School funding is still on the board at the state house with the legislative session winding down<br />--A bill to increase the minimum prison time for killers has advanced<br />--Huntington approves its new budget<br />--In Sports; the Girl's State High School Basketball Tourney opens today in Charleston ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  3-9-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-9-26--70546418</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Mountaineer women's basketball team knocks off TCU to win the Big XII Championship<br />--The Legislature enters the home stretch with the session ending Saturday night<br />--Another docu-series on Hulu examines the murder of Skyler Neese<br />--Also in Sports, the Mountaineer men prepare for the Big XII tourney]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70546418</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70546418/podcast_3_9_26.mp3" length="21249784" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6d10adb-6dac-4eab-b9e1-60cfc87fb6b3/e6d10adb-6dac-4eab-b9e1-60cfc87fb6b3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6d10adb-6dac-4eab-b9e1-60cfc87fb6b3/e6d10adb-6dac-4eab-b9e1-60cfc87fb6b3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6d10adb-6dac-4eab-b9e1-60cfc87fb6b3/e6d10adb-6dac-4eab-b9e1-60cfc87fb6b3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The Mountaineer women's basketball team knocks off TCU to win the Big XII Championship
--The Legislature enters the home stretch with the session ending Saturday night
--Another docu-series on Hulu examines the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Mountaineer women's basketball team knocks off TCU to win the Big XII Championship<br />--The Legislature enters the home stretch with the session ending Saturday night<br />--Another docu-series on Hulu examines the murder of Skyler Neese<br />--Also in Sports, the Mountaineer men prepare for the Big XII tourney]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  3-6-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-6-26--70505655</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legialsture has passed the budget and it's on to Governor Morrisey with a week to go in the session<br />--A man is in jail after police say he fled in a stolen vehicle and killed a woman in a crash during the pursuit<br />--Members of the West Virginia Air Guard's 130th Airlift Wing are home from a three month plus deployment<br />--In Sports:  Tournament brackets are filled for next week's girl's state high school basektball tourney <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70505655</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:57:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70505655/podcast_3_6_26.mp3" length="22207840" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a72575c-5a5b-48a3-9fd6-c78766bc2c92/5a72575c-5a5b-48a3-9fd6-c78766bc2c92.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a72575c-5a5b-48a3-9fd6-c78766bc2c92/5a72575c-5a5b-48a3-9fd6-c78766bc2c92.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a72575c-5a5b-48a3-9fd6-c78766bc2c92/5a72575c-5a5b-48a3-9fd6-c78766bc2c92.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Legialsture has passed the budget and it's on to Governor Morrisey with a week to go in the session
--A man is in jail after police say he fled in a stolen vehicle and killed a woman in a crash during the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legialsture has passed the budget and it's on to Governor Morrisey with a week to go in the session<br />--A man is in jail after police say he fled in a stolen vehicle and killed a woman in a crash during the pursuit<br />--Members of the West Virginia Air Guard's 130th Airlift Wing are home from a three month plus deployment<br />--In Sports:  Tournament brackets are filled for next week's girl's state high school basektball tourney <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>926</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-5-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-5-26--70478787</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lawmakers have 9 days left in the 60 day session to get legislation completed<br />--A bill aimed at a new way of conducting economic development remains alive <br />--Criminal charges are filed in a Clarksburg fire<br />--In Sports: March Madness has arrived in West Virginia <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70478787</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:37:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70478787/podcast_3_5_26.mp3" length="22446727" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/524a9f30-58ff-4f45-8482-fc6eff4a6600/524a9f30-58ff-4f45-8482-fc6eff4a6600.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/524a9f30-58ff-4f45-8482-fc6eff4a6600/524a9f30-58ff-4f45-8482-fc6eff4a6600.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/524a9f30-58ff-4f45-8482-fc6eff4a6600/524a9f30-58ff-4f45-8482-fc6eff4a6600.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Lawmakers have 9 days left in the 60 day session to get legislation completed
--A bill aimed at a new way of conducting economic development remains alive 
--Criminal charges are filed in a Clarksburg fire
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lawmakers have 9 days left in the 60 day session to get legislation completed<br />--A bill aimed at a new way of conducting economic development remains alive <br />--Criminal charges are filed in a Clarksburg fire<br />--In Sports: March Madness has arrived in West Virginia <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>936</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-4-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-4-26--70439808</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--The Legislature acts to repeal a law involving high school sports transfers<br />--The state Culture Center may get money for much needed repairs<br />--Senator Capito continues to stand behind action by the Trump Administration in Iran<br />--In Sports: WVU falls at Kansas State <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70439808</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:44:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70439808/podcast_3_4_26.mp3" length="22459267" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b59dc2b3-1116-4492-bfe1-70acafce6efd/b59dc2b3-1116-4492-bfe1-70acafce6efd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b59dc2b3-1116-4492-bfe1-70acafce6efd/b59dc2b3-1116-4492-bfe1-70acafce6efd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b59dc2b3-1116-4492-bfe1-70acafce6efd/b59dc2b3-1116-4492-bfe1-70acafce6efd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
--The Legislature acts to repeal a law involving high school sports transfers
--The state Culture Center may get money for much needed repairs
--Senator Capito continues to stand behind action by the Trump...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--The Legislature acts to repeal a law involving high school sports transfers<br />--The state Culture Center may get money for much needed repairs<br />--Senator Capito continues to stand behind action by the Trump Administration in Iran<br />--In Sports: WVU falls at Kansas State <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>936</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-3-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-3-26--70406194</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lawmakers debate legislation to make it easier to own a machine gun<br />--Political maneuvering is happening as "crossover" day approaches at the Capitol<br />--Monday was a dark anniversary in Mason County<br />--In Sports: Marshall and WVU will meet on the diamond tomorrow<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70406194</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:33:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70406194/podcast_3_3_26.mp3" length="23956543" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/83239787-ae18-4ceb-8b0f-2784d91e2fed/83239787-ae18-4ceb-8b0f-2784d91e2fed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/83239787-ae18-4ceb-8b0f-2784d91e2fed/83239787-ae18-4ceb-8b0f-2784d91e2fed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/83239787-ae18-4ceb-8b0f-2784d91e2fed/83239787-ae18-4ceb-8b0f-2784d91e2fed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Lawmakers debate legislation to make it easier to own a machine gun
--Political maneuvering is happening as "crossover" day approaches at the Capitol
--Monday was a dark anniversary in Mason County
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lawmakers debate legislation to make it easier to own a machine gun<br />--Political maneuvering is happening as "crossover" day approaches at the Capitol<br />--Monday was a dark anniversary in Mason County<br />--In Sports: Marshall and WVU will meet on the diamond tomorrow<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>999</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-2-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-2-26--70385918</link><description><![CDATA[TODAY ON METRONEWS THIS MORNING: <br /><br />--The U.S. and Israel make historic strikes on Iran<br />--The Legislature reaches crossover day this week<br />--Delegate Larry Kump has died<br />--In Sports: WVU men and woman with weekend wins <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70385918</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:46:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70385918/podcast_3_2_26.mp3" length="25271989" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0bbbe348-90ff-448f-b032-6b5d742532ac/0bbbe348-90ff-448f-b032-6b5d742532ac.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0bbbe348-90ff-448f-b032-6b5d742532ac/0bbbe348-90ff-448f-b032-6b5d742532ac.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0bbbe348-90ff-448f-b032-6b5d742532ac/0bbbe348-90ff-448f-b032-6b5d742532ac.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TODAY ON METRONEWS THIS MORNING: 

--The U.S. and Israel make historic strikes on Iran
--The Legislature reaches crossover day this week
--Delegate Larry Kump has died
--In Sports: WVU men and woman with weekend wins </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TODAY ON METRONEWS THIS MORNING: <br /><br />--The U.S. and Israel make historic strikes on Iran<br />--The Legislature reaches crossover day this week<br />--Delegate Larry Kump has died<br />--In Sports: WVU men and woman with weekend wins <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1053</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  2-27-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-27-26--70328808</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70328808</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:35:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70328808/metronews_this_morning_2_27_26_1.mp3" length="25193614" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1050</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-26-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-26-26--70299789</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Changes to the Hope Scholarship Bill could be revealed today<br />--The House approves its budget bill<br />--The mother who starved her child is headed to prison<br />--In Sports: Despite snowfall, WVU baseball wins its home opener<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70299789</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:47:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70299789/podcast_2_26_26.mp3" length="24475699" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2bf979f4-563f-401a-96f2-e0926ad10633/2bf979f4-563f-401a-96f2-e0926ad10633.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2bf979f4-563f-401a-96f2-e0926ad10633/2bf979f4-563f-401a-96f2-e0926ad10633.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2bf979f4-563f-401a-96f2-e0926ad10633/2bf979f4-563f-401a-96f2-e0926ad10633.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Changes to the Hope Scholarship Bill could be revealed today
--The House approves its budget bill
--The mother who starved her child is headed to prison
--In Sports: Despite snowfall, WVU baseball wins its home opener</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Changes to the Hope Scholarship Bill could be revealed today<br />--The House approves its budget bill<br />--The mother who starved her child is headed to prison<br />--In Sports: Despite snowfall, WVU baseball wins its home opener<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1020</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  2-25-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-25-26--70264936</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--President Trump recognized two members of the WV National Guard during last night's SOTU address<br />--Governor Morrisey gives an update on his ongoing work with lawmakers on the budget<br />--An overnight crash on a bridge over the Ohio River spills diesel and cream liqueur into the river<br />--In Sports: WVU falls at Oklahoma State in OT and Marshall beat Old Dominion]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70264936</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:46:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70264936/podcast_2_25_26.mp3" length="22803490" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/88548316-a9f4-42c5-bd6e-c65bc5ef962e/88548316-a9f4-42c5-bd6e-c65bc5ef962e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/88548316-a9f4-42c5-bd6e-c65bc5ef962e/88548316-a9f4-42c5-bd6e-c65bc5ef962e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/88548316-a9f4-42c5-bd6e-c65bc5ef962e/88548316-a9f4-42c5-bd6e-c65bc5ef962e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--President Trump recognized two members of the WV National Guard during last night's SOTU address
--Governor Morrisey gives an update on his ongoing work with lawmakers on the budget
--An overnight crash on a bridge...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--President Trump recognized two members of the WV National Guard during last night's SOTU address<br />--Governor Morrisey gives an update on his ongoing work with lawmakers on the budget<br />--An overnight crash on a bridge over the Ohio River spills diesel and cream liqueur into the river<br />--In Sports: WVU falls at Oklahoma State in OT and Marshall beat Old Dominion]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>951</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-24-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-24-26--70247968</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Hancock County begins the RIF and transfer process among school employees<br />--Berkeley County hands out discipline to more than 200 students who walked out of class in protest of ICE<br />--Family members of troubled children tell horror stories to lawmakers about problems with CPS in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall have important basketball games tonight <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70247968</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:46:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70247968/podcast_2_24_26.mp3" length="23657464" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe0585ab-62f0-476e-a6f6-18fcaa768b1e/fe0585ab-62f0-476e-a6f6-18fcaa768b1e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe0585ab-62f0-476e-a6f6-18fcaa768b1e/fe0585ab-62f0-476e-a6f6-18fcaa768b1e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe0585ab-62f0-476e-a6f6-18fcaa768b1e/fe0585ab-62f0-476e-a6f6-18fcaa768b1e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Hancock County begins the RIF and transfer process among school employees
--Berkeley County hands out discipline to more than 200 students who walked out of class in protest of ICE
--Family members of troubled...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Hancock County begins the RIF and transfer process among school employees<br />--Berkeley County hands out discipline to more than 200 students who walked out of class in protest of ICE<br />--Family members of troubled children tell horror stories to lawmakers about problems with CPS in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall have important basketball games tonight <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>986</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-23-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-23-26--70224610</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Winter lets us know it's not done yet<br />--A couple of murder arrests from the weekend<br />--The tug of war over the Hope Scholarship will continue<br />--In Sports:for Team USA hockey, it's like a return to 1980 <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70224610</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:28:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70224610/podcast_2_23_26.mp3" length="24199192" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc2fb78e-f585-4369-9497-a4c0f6e14aa7/bc2fb78e-f585-4369-9497-a4c0f6e14aa7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc2fb78e-f585-4369-9497-a4c0f6e14aa7/bc2fb78e-f585-4369-9497-a4c0f6e14aa7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc2fb78e-f585-4369-9497-a4c0f6e14aa7/bc2fb78e-f585-4369-9497-a4c0f6e14aa7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Winter lets us know it's not done yet
--A couple of murder arrests from the weekend
--The tug of war over the Hope Scholarship will continue
--In Sports:for Team USA hockey, it's like a return to 1980 </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Winter lets us know it's not done yet<br />--A couple of murder arrests from the weekend<br />--The tug of war over the Hope Scholarship will continue<br />--In Sports:for Team USA hockey, it's like a return to 1980 <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1009</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-20-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-20-26--70175881</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A grim discovery in a Summersville home is under investigation<br />--The House proposes changes to the Hope Scholarship as advocates push back<br />--Apple faces serious allegations in a lawsuit from the West Virginia Attorney General<br />--In Sports: Marshall men beat Appy State and get a share of first place in the Sun Belt Conference ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70175881</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:04:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70175881/podcast_2_20_26.mp3" length="23498833" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e68d0574-a465-4fed-a7d1-5aaf696dd8ad/e68d0574-a465-4fed-a7d1-5aaf696dd8ad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e68d0574-a465-4fed-a7d1-5aaf696dd8ad/e68d0574-a465-4fed-a7d1-5aaf696dd8ad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e68d0574-a465-4fed-a7d1-5aaf696dd8ad/e68d0574-a465-4fed-a7d1-5aaf696dd8ad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A grim discovery in a Summersville home is under investigation
--The House proposes changes to the Hope Scholarship as advocates push back
--Apple faces serious allegations in a lawsuit from the West Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A grim discovery in a Summersville home is under investigation<br />--The House proposes changes to the Hope Scholarship as advocates push back<br />--Apple faces serious allegations in a lawsuit from the West Virginia Attorney General<br />--In Sports: Marshall men beat Appy State and get a share of first place in the Sun Belt Conference ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>979</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-19-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-19-26--70146122</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Changes may be coming to the Hope Scholarship<br />--Governor Morrisey signs agreement for the state to regulate mining on federal lands in W.Va. <br />--A Missouri trucker is arrested for sex crimes in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers start slow, but this time can't come all the way back against Utah<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70146122</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:38:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70146122/podcast_2_19_26.mp3" length="22162069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a794fecc-64d7-4cfc-b8ec-61d529418554/a794fecc-64d7-4cfc-b8ec-61d529418554.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a794fecc-64d7-4cfc-b8ec-61d529418554/a794fecc-64d7-4cfc-b8ec-61d529418554.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a794fecc-64d7-4cfc-b8ec-61d529418554/a794fecc-64d7-4cfc-b8ec-61d529418554.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Changes may be coming to the Hope Scholarship
--Governor Morrisey signs agreement for the state to regulate mining on federal lands in W.Va. 
--A Missouri trucker is arrested for sex crimes in West Virginia
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Changes may be coming to the Hope Scholarship<br />--Governor Morrisey signs agreement for the state to regulate mining on federal lands in W.Va. <br />--A Missouri trucker is arrested for sex crimes in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers start slow, but this time can't come all the way back against Utah<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>924</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-18-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-18-26--70131442</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Senate's budget bill is out, but likely to change<br />--Senator Justice says Democrats don't want to fund homeland security<br />--A Charleston pastor remembers the late Jesse Jackson<br />--In Sports: WVU welcomes Utah to Hope Coliseum tonight <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70131442</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:18:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70131442/podcast_2_18_26.mp3" length="22690003" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8adfb2e-9c5d-478e-bc54-257f315cd994/f8adfb2e-9c5d-478e-bc54-257f315cd994.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8adfb2e-9c5d-478e-bc54-257f315cd994/f8adfb2e-9c5d-478e-bc54-257f315cd994.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8adfb2e-9c5d-478e-bc54-257f315cd994/f8adfb2e-9c5d-478e-bc54-257f315cd994.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Senate's budget bill is out, but likely to change
--Senator Justice says Democrats don't want to fund homeland security
--A Charleston pastor remembers the late Jesse Jackson
--In Sports: WVU welcomes Utah to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Senate's budget bill is out, but likely to change<br />--Senator Justice says Democrats don't want to fund homeland security<br />--A Charleston pastor remembers the late Jesse Jackson<br />--In Sports: WVU welcomes Utah to Hope Coliseum tonight <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>946</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  2-17-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-17-26--70096812</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A shooting in Raleigh County leaves one dead<br />--The Senate has advanced a budget bill <br />--The President of the state school board wants a meeting with the Governor<br />--In Sports: Steve Sabins talks about his 3-0 Mountaineer baseball team<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70096812</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:14:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70096812/podcast_2_17_26.mp3" length="22788442" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f2a6e67-e888-4bca-af1e-e4ab9c405e57/7f2a6e67-e888-4bca-af1e-e4ab9c405e57.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f2a6e67-e888-4bca-af1e-e4ab9c405e57/7f2a6e67-e888-4bca-af1e-e4ab9c405e57.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f2a6e67-e888-4bca-af1e-e4ab9c405e57/7f2a6e67-e888-4bca-af1e-e4ab9c405e57.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A shooting in Raleigh County leaves one dead
--The Senate has advanced a budget bill 
--The President of the state school board wants a meeting with the Governor
--In Sports: Steve Sabins talks about his 3-0...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A shooting in Raleigh County leaves one dead<br />--The Senate has advanced a budget bill <br />--The President of the state school board wants a meeting with the Governor<br />--In Sports: Steve Sabins talks about his 3-0 Mountaineer baseball team<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>950</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-16-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-16-26--70080158</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Federal judges are raising concerns about detained illegal aliens in West Virginia<br />--Mon Power seeks a permit for a new gas plant to be built for power in Monongalia County<br />--Sunday marked the one year anniversary of devastating flooding in southern West Virginia<br />--In Sports, a loss by the Mountaineer women puts them out of the Big XII lead]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70080158</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:04:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70080158/podcast_2_16_26.mp3" length="22233547" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4ce295bc-b8ca-4687-824a-f165b8576b79/4ce295bc-b8ca-4687-824a-f165b8576b79.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4ce295bc-b8ca-4687-824a-f165b8576b79/4ce295bc-b8ca-4687-824a-f165b8576b79.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4ce295bc-b8ca-4687-824a-f165b8576b79/4ce295bc-b8ca-4687-824a-f165b8576b79.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Federal judges are raising concerns about detained illegal aliens in West Virginia
--Mon Power seeks a permit for a new gas plant to be built for power in Monongalia County
--Sunday marked the one year anniversary...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Federal judges are raising concerns about detained illegal aliens in West Virginia<br />--Mon Power seeks a permit for a new gas plant to be built for power in Monongalia County<br />--Sunday marked the one year anniversary of devastating flooding in southern West Virginia<br />--In Sports, a loss by the Mountaineer women puts them out of the Big XII lead]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>927</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-13-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-13-26--70034362</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An update on progress of various bills at the West Virginia Legislature <br />--Advocates for coal are stoked about President Trump's announcements this week giving a new lease on life to coal fired power plants<br />--A woman involved in a DUI with death crash gets a suspended sentence<br />--In Sports: It's opening day for college baseball]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70034362</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:43:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70034362/podcast_2_13_26.mp3" length="21438511" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/70ed7bc7-3043-4d8b-8157-368a9bfcdfdd/70ed7bc7-3043-4d8b-8157-368a9bfcdfdd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/70ed7bc7-3043-4d8b-8157-368a9bfcdfdd/70ed7bc7-3043-4d8b-8157-368a9bfcdfdd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/70ed7bc7-3043-4d8b-8157-368a9bfcdfdd/70ed7bc7-3043-4d8b-8157-368a9bfcdfdd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--An update on progress of various bills at the West Virginia Legislature 
--Advocates for coal are stoked about President Trump's announcements this week giving a new lease on life to coal fired power plants
--A...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An update on progress of various bills at the West Virginia Legislature <br />--Advocates for coal are stoked about President Trump's announcements this week giving a new lease on life to coal fired power plants<br />--A woman involved in a DUI with death crash gets a suspended sentence<br />--In Sports: It's opening day for college baseball]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-12-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-12-26--70012413</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--President Trump hosts West Virginia coal miners for a major announcement about coal fired power plants at the White House<br />--A new member of the state Board of Education is an advocate for Charter Schools<br />--Governor Morrisey is asked about legislation to revamp the state school aid formula<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineer women hit triple digits and Marshall's men win in a big comeback ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70012413</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:34:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70012413/podcast_2_12_26.mp3" length="17844547" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/29244a18-1fa0-4118-b86e-915c4a6d20aa/29244a18-1fa0-4118-b86e-915c4a6d20aa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/29244a18-1fa0-4118-b86e-915c4a6d20aa/29244a18-1fa0-4118-b86e-915c4a6d20aa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/29244a18-1fa0-4118-b86e-915c4a6d20aa/29244a18-1fa0-4118-b86e-915c4a6d20aa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--President Trump hosts West Virginia coal miners for a major announcement about coal fired power plants at the White House
--A new member of the state Board of Education is an advocate for Charter Schools
--Governor...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--President Trump hosts West Virginia coal miners for a major announcement about coal fired power plants at the White House<br />--A new member of the state Board of Education is an advocate for Charter Schools<br />--Governor Morrisey is asked about legislation to revamp the state school aid formula<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineer women hit triple digits and Marshall's men win in a big comeback ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>744</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-11-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-11-26--69970800</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Where does the House jobs agenda stand at the halfway mark of the session<br />--A man convicted of killing a Sissonville area woman will spend the rest of his life in prison. <br />--The House of Delegates gets the ICE bill from the Senate<br />--In Sports: The Country Roads Shootout is underway featuring top teams in West Virginia high school basketball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69970800</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:47:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69970800/podcast_2_11_26.mp3" length="22454251" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f013b9f4-0608-4b14-b722-8af95918cce6/f013b9f4-0608-4b14-b722-8af95918cce6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f013b9f4-0608-4b14-b722-8af95918cce6/f013b9f4-0608-4b14-b722-8af95918cce6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f013b9f4-0608-4b14-b722-8af95918cce6/f013b9f4-0608-4b14-b722-8af95918cce6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Where does the House jobs agenda stand at the halfway mark of the session
--A man convicted of killing a Sissonville area woman will spend the rest of his life in prison. 
--The House of Delegates gets the ICE bill...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Where does the House jobs agenda stand at the halfway mark of the session<br />--A man convicted of killing a Sissonville area woman will spend the rest of his life in prison. <br />--The House of Delegates gets the ICE bill from the Senate<br />--In Sports: The Country Roads Shootout is underway featuring top teams in West Virginia high school basketball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>936</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-10-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-10-26--69950184</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Wayne residents have a deep level of distrust in the city's water product<br />--Lawmakers are looking at the high school sports transfer rules again<br />--Longtime friends remember filmmaker Danny Boyd<br />--In Sports; WVU Baseball is ready to open the season this week at Georgia Southern <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69950184</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:41:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69950184/podcast_2_10_26.mp3" length="23049901" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3de48585-cbfc-4b80-be6e-196fd9f0a79c/3de48585-cbfc-4b80-be6e-196fd9f0a79c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3de48585-cbfc-4b80-be6e-196fd9f0a79c/3de48585-cbfc-4b80-be6e-196fd9f0a79c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3de48585-cbfc-4b80-be6e-196fd9f0a79c/3de48585-cbfc-4b80-be6e-196fd9f0a79c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Wayne residents have a deep level of distrust in the city's water product
--Lawmakers are looking at the high school sports transfer rules again
--Longtime friends remember filmmaker Danny Boyd
--In Sports; WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Wayne residents have a deep level of distrust in the city's water product<br />--Lawmakers are looking at the high school sports transfer rules again<br />--Longtime friends remember filmmaker Danny Boyd<br />--In Sports; WVU Baseball is ready to open the season this week at Georgia Southern <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>961</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-9-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-9-26--69885532</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legislature nears the halfway point<br />--ICE provides lucrative assistance to local law enforcement for collaboration work<br />--WVU President Michael Benson talks to lawmakers about the new Washington Center at WVU<br />--In Sports: Seattle takes the Lombardi Trophy ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69885532</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:46:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69885532/podcast_2_9_26.mp3" length="22205332" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/22084c9b-9a8b-4a57-ae38-d7fb49eaca03/22084c9b-9a8b-4a57-ae38-d7fb49eaca03.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/22084c9b-9a8b-4a57-ae38-d7fb49eaca03/22084c9b-9a8b-4a57-ae38-d7fb49eaca03.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/22084c9b-9a8b-4a57-ae38-d7fb49eaca03/22084c9b-9a8b-4a57-ae38-d7fb49eaca03.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Legislature nears the halfway point
--ICE provides lucrative assistance to local law enforcement for collaboration work
--WVU President Michael Benson talks to lawmakers about the new Washington Center at WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legislature nears the halfway point<br />--ICE provides lucrative assistance to local law enforcement for collaboration work<br />--WVU President Michael Benson talks to lawmakers about the new Washington Center at WVU<br />--In Sports: Seattle takes the Lombardi Trophy ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>926</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-6-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-6-26--69842505</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More winter weather is headed our way<br />--Senators Capito and Justice willing to make some concessions, but overall aren't willing to gut ICE as funding debate continues<br />--Democracy flourishes with so many on the ballot<br />--In Sports: WVU comes from behind to beat Cincinnati on the road ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69842505</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:45:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69842505/podcast_2_6_26.mp3" length="21233482" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/312250ca-ef06-46e8-b910-dc4be4a48b06/312250ca-ef06-46e8-b910-dc4be4a48b06.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/312250ca-ef06-46e8-b910-dc4be4a48b06/312250ca-ef06-46e8-b910-dc4be4a48b06.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/312250ca-ef06-46e8-b910-dc4be4a48b06/312250ca-ef06-46e8-b910-dc4be4a48b06.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--More winter weather is headed our way
--Senators Capito and Justice willing to make some concessions, but overall aren't willing to gut ICE as funding debate continues
--Democracy flourishes with so many on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More winter weather is headed our way<br />--Senators Capito and Justice willing to make some concessions, but overall aren't willing to gut ICE as funding debate continues<br />--Democracy flourishes with so many on the ballot<br />--In Sports: WVU comes from behind to beat Cincinnati on the road ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-5-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-5-26--69810505</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The man charged with shooting two West Virginia National Guard members leads not guilty to all charges<br />--DOH says Wheeling Suspension Bridge will have a future, but not for vehicles<br />--WVU had its day in the spotlight at the Legislature<br />--In Sports: Marshall men and women with big wins ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69810505</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:09:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69810505/podcast_2_5_26_1.mp3" length="22466164" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a5335b47-889c-4eed-84fe-314165d0aa01/a5335b47-889c-4eed-84fe-314165d0aa01.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a5335b47-889c-4eed-84fe-314165d0aa01/a5335b47-889c-4eed-84fe-314165d0aa01.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a5335b47-889c-4eed-84fe-314165d0aa01/a5335b47-889c-4eed-84fe-314165d0aa01.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The man charged with shooting two West Virginia National Guard members leads not guilty to all charges
--DOH says Wheeling Suspension Bridge will have a future, but not for vehicles
--WVU had its day in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The man charged with shooting two West Virginia National Guard members leads not guilty to all charges<br />--DOH says Wheeling Suspension Bridge will have a future, but not for vehicles<br />--WVU had its day in the spotlight at the Legislature<br />--In Sports: Marshall men and women with big wins ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>936</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-4-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-4-26--69783362</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Skeptics believe Governor Morrisey's tax cut measure is struggling at the Capitol<br />--A man accused of threatening ICE agents on social media is arrested in Harrison County<br />--More overnight snowfall is again impacting the morning commute and school schedules<br />--In Sports: Marshall plays tonight and WVU has a date Friday in Cincinnati<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69783362</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:34:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69783362/podcast_2_4_26.mp3" length="20395810" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/abce8c4c-d92e-41c2-81f3-eb56c5a2b587/abce8c4c-d92e-41c2-81f3-eb56c5a2b587.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/abce8c4c-d92e-41c2-81f3-eb56c5a2b587/abce8c4c-d92e-41c2-81f3-eb56c5a2b587.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/abce8c4c-d92e-41c2-81f3-eb56c5a2b587/abce8c4c-d92e-41c2-81f3-eb56c5a2b587.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Skeptics believe Governor Morrisey's tax cut measure is struggling at the Capitol
--A man accused of threatening ICE agents on social media is arrested in Harrison County
--More overnight snowfall is again impacting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Skeptics believe Governor Morrisey's tax cut measure is struggling at the Capitol<br />--A man accused of threatening ICE agents on social media is arrested in Harrison County<br />--More overnight snowfall is again impacting the morning commute and school schedules<br />--In Sports: Marshall plays tonight and WVU has a date Friday in Cincinnati<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>850</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-3-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-3-26--69758783</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--ICE makes 600 arrests of illegals in West Virginia<br />--Despite rising temperatures ice continues to keep Willow Island lock and dam closed<br />--Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson isn't too concerned about January's lower than expected revenue figures <br />--In Sports: We continue to preview the Super Bowl set for this Sunday ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69758783</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:36:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69758783/podcast_2_03_26.mp3" length="23314495" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9df67051-a5b5-4748-8184-79fc19d73500/9df67051-a5b5-4748-8184-79fc19d73500.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9df67051-a5b5-4748-8184-79fc19d73500/9df67051-a5b5-4748-8184-79fc19d73500.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9df67051-a5b5-4748-8184-79fc19d73500/9df67051-a5b5-4748-8184-79fc19d73500.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--ICE makes 600 arrests of illegals in West Virginia
--Despite rising temperatures ice continues to keep Willow Island lock and dam closed
--Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson isn't too concerned about January's lower than...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--ICE makes 600 arrests of illegals in West Virginia<br />--Despite rising temperatures ice continues to keep Willow Island lock and dam closed<br />--Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson isn't too concerned about January's lower than expected revenue figures <br />--In Sports: We continue to preview the Super Bowl set for this Sunday ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>972</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-2-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-2-26--69738564</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Debate continues over Governor Patrick Morrisey's sought after 10 percent  income tax cut<br />--Corrections officials believe body cameras would be a huge improvement in the state's jails and prisons<br />--Finding another way to deal with chronic truancy would help bring home children housed in out of state facilities<br />--In Sports: An upset win for the Mountaineer women ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69738564</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:23:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69738564/podcast_2_2_26.mp3" length="21247276" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5fe43bd-5c96-4673-ad8d-10425cb175bf/c5fe43bd-5c96-4673-ad8d-10425cb175bf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5fe43bd-5c96-4673-ad8d-10425cb175bf/c5fe43bd-5c96-4673-ad8d-10425cb175bf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5fe43bd-5c96-4673-ad8d-10425cb175bf/c5fe43bd-5c96-4673-ad8d-10425cb175bf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Debate continues over Governor Patrick Morrisey's sought after 10 percent  income tax cut
--Corrections officials believe body cameras would be a huge improvement in the state's jails and prisons
--Finding another...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Debate continues over Governor Patrick Morrisey's sought after 10 percent  income tax cut<br />--Corrections officials believe body cameras would be a huge improvement in the state's jails and prisons<br />--Finding another way to deal with chronic truancy would help bring home children housed in out of state facilities<br />--In Sports: An upset win for the Mountaineer women ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-30-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-30-26--69684280</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Department of Health reports negative tests for oil in the Wayne water system<br />--Senator Capito sounds off about a deal to avert a federal government shutdown<br />--Tucker County's last coal mine will be shutdown and 200 workers laid off<br />--In Sports: WVU men and women prepare for Baylor this weekend in Morgantown ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69684280</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:37:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69684280/podcast_1_30_26.mp3" length="21272356" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd46995f-0af8-444d-92be-418d45b07234/dd46995f-0af8-444d-92be-418d45b07234.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd46995f-0af8-444d-92be-418d45b07234/dd46995f-0af8-444d-92be-418d45b07234.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd46995f-0af8-444d-92be-418d45b07234/dd46995f-0af8-444d-92be-418d45b07234.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Department of Health reports negative tests for oil in the Wayne water system
--Senator Capito sounds off about a deal to avert a federal government shutdown
--Tucker County's last coal mine will be shutdown and 200...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Department of Health reports negative tests for oil in the Wayne water system<br />--Senator Capito sounds off about a deal to avert a federal government shutdown<br />--Tucker County's last coal mine will be shutdown and 200 workers laid off<br />--In Sports: WVU men and women prepare for Baylor this weekend in Morgantown ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>887</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-29-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-29-26--69663678</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--Governor Morrisey continues to press for a 10 percent income tax cut<br />--Wayne County is the latest to vote to close schools due to declining enrollment<br />--Some of the coldest air we've had yet will hit today and into the weekend<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls on the road <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69663678</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:34:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69663678/podcast_1_29_26.mp3" length="23792896" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5da651b4-ceea-4037-9e44-426d2e7684c6/5da651b4-ceea-4037-9e44-426d2e7684c6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5da651b4-ceea-4037-9e44-426d2e7684c6/5da651b4-ceea-4037-9e44-426d2e7684c6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5da651b4-ceea-4037-9e44-426d2e7684c6/5da651b4-ceea-4037-9e44-426d2e7684c6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
--Governor Morrisey continues to press for a 10 percent income tax cut
--Wayne County is the latest to vote to close schools due to declining enrollment
--Some of the coldest air we've had yet will hit today and into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--Governor Morrisey continues to press for a 10 percent income tax cut<br />--Wayne County is the latest to vote to close schools due to declining enrollment<br />--Some of the coldest air we've had yet will hit today and into the weekend<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls on the road <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>992</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-28-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-28-26--69643477</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state Senate is taking a broader look at legislation to bail out the Hancock County school system<br />--Longtime House of Delegates Member John Overington has died<br />--The extreme temperatures have many seeking refuge from the cold<br />--In Sports: It wasn't pretty, but for the Mountaineer basketball team, it was a win  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69643477</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:40:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69643477/podcsat_1_28_26.mp3" length="19433365" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/768cedf5-7c85-4a7f-bace-435b2c22ca6e/768cedf5-7c85-4a7f-bace-435b2c22ca6e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/768cedf5-7c85-4a7f-bace-435b2c22ca6e/768cedf5-7c85-4a7f-bace-435b2c22ca6e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/768cedf5-7c85-4a7f-bace-435b2c22ca6e/768cedf5-7c85-4a7f-bace-435b2c22ca6e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The state Senate is taking a broader look at legislation to bail out the Hancock County school system
--Longtime House of Delegates Member John Overington has died
--The extreme temperatures have many seeking refuge...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state Senate is taking a broader look at legislation to bail out the Hancock County school system<br />--Longtime House of Delegates Member John Overington has died<br />--The extreme temperatures have many seeking refuge from the cold<br />--In Sports: It wasn't pretty, but for the Mountaineer basketball team, it was a win  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>810</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-26-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-26-26--69590635</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Winter storm hits northern West Virginia with snow, but southern West Virginia with ice<br />--The father of a Grafton girl who was starved to death is now also charged<br />--Governor Morrisey has also called for an investigation into the child's death<br />--In Sports: It will be the Patriots and Seahawks in Super Bowl LX]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69590635</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:57:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69590635/podcast_1_26.mp3" length="20045944" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b60ea931-9416-4d74-8171-b17bb44fa6a4/b60ea931-9416-4d74-8171-b17bb44fa6a4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b60ea931-9416-4d74-8171-b17bb44fa6a4/b60ea931-9416-4d74-8171-b17bb44fa6a4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b60ea931-9416-4d74-8171-b17bb44fa6a4/b60ea931-9416-4d74-8171-b17bb44fa6a4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Winter storm hits northern West Virginia with snow, but southern West Virginia with ice
--The father of a Grafton girl who was starved to death is now also charged
--Governor Morrisey has also called for an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Winter storm hits northern West Virginia with snow, but southern West Virginia with ice<br />--The father of a Grafton girl who was starved to death is now also charged<br />--Governor Morrisey has also called for an investigation into the child's death<br />--In Sports: It will be the Patriots and Seahawks in Super Bowl LX]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>836</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-23-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-23-26--69558022</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's now a winter storm warning for West Virginia<br />--Lawmakers learn more shocking revelations about Hancock County Schools' budget<br />--The problems in the town of Wayne's water system continue<br />--In Sports:  Marshall lit things up from beyond the arc Thursday <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69558022</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:43:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69558022/podcast_1_23_26.mp3" length="22217245" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cc09dff-aaad-4846-8870-14572a57fc36/6cc09dff-aaad-4846-8870-14572a57fc36.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cc09dff-aaad-4846-8870-14572a57fc36/6cc09dff-aaad-4846-8870-14572a57fc36.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cc09dff-aaad-4846-8870-14572a57fc36/6cc09dff-aaad-4846-8870-14572a57fc36.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It's now a winter storm warning for West Virginia
--Lawmakers learn more shocking revelations about Hancock County Schools' budget
--The problems in the town of Wayne's water system continue
--In Sports:  Marshall...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's now a winter storm warning for West Virginia<br />--Lawmakers learn more shocking revelations about Hancock County Schools' budget<br />--The problems in the town of Wayne's water system continue<br />--In Sports:  Marshall lit things up from beyond the arc Thursday <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>926</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-22-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-22-26--69544568</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia prepares for a pending winter storm<br />--Wayne residents grown more and more frustrated with no water<br />--Controversey over the bill to provide emergency funds to Hancock County schools<br />--In Sports: WVU sweeps Arizona State in both mens and women's hoops <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69544568</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:47:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69544568/podcast_1_22_26.mp3" length="15702715" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/43e6d9e3-ca97-4374-bfdd-51ce403e820b/43e6d9e3-ca97-4374-bfdd-51ce403e820b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/43e6d9e3-ca97-4374-bfdd-51ce403e820b/43e6d9e3-ca97-4374-bfdd-51ce403e820b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/43e6d9e3-ca97-4374-bfdd-51ce403e820b/43e6d9e3-ca97-4374-bfdd-51ce403e820b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia prepares for a pending winter storm
--Wayne residents grown more and more frustrated with no water
--Controversey over the bill to provide emergency funds to Hancock County schools
--In Sports: WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia prepares for a pending winter storm<br />--Wayne residents grown more and more frustrated with no water<br />--Controversey over the bill to provide emergency funds to Hancock County schools<br />--In Sports: WVU sweeps Arizona State in both mens and women's hoops <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>655</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-21-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-21-26--69530548</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Arrests in Morgantown during an ICE protest<br />--An indictment in Taylor County after a child starved to death<br />--State School Superintendent Michelle Blatt explains the emergency funding bill sought for struggling schools<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares to face Arizona State on the road]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69530548</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:42:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69530548/podcast_1_21_26.mp3" length="21849196" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7449a990-d0e7-4b97-90d0-a491d96d8d21/7449a990-d0e7-4b97-90d0-a491d96d8d21.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7449a990-d0e7-4b97-90d0-a491d96d8d21/7449a990-d0e7-4b97-90d0-a491d96d8d21.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7449a990-d0e7-4b97-90d0-a491d96d8d21/7449a990-d0e7-4b97-90d0-a491d96d8d21.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Arrests in Morgantown during an ICE protest
--An indictment in Taylor County after a child starved to death
--State School Superintendent Michelle Blatt explains the emergency funding bill sought for struggling...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Arrests in Morgantown during an ICE protest<br />--An indictment in Taylor County after a child starved to death<br />--State School Superintendent Michelle Blatt explains the emergency funding bill sought for struggling schools<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares to face Arizona State on the road]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-20-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-20-26--69517402</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--ICE and the West Virginia State Police continue an operational agreement<br />--Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson talks to lawmakers about Governor's tax cut proposal<br />--Legislation moves in Charleston to help beleaguered Hancock County Schools' financial mess<br />--In Sports: The Hoosiers make history in Miami ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69517402</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:28:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69517402/podcast_1_20_26.mp3" length="22558333" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2f150586-7adb-4487-bcbf-c51114e5460a/2f150586-7adb-4487-bcbf-c51114e5460a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2f150586-7adb-4487-bcbf-c51114e5460a/2f150586-7adb-4487-bcbf-c51114e5460a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2f150586-7adb-4487-bcbf-c51114e5460a/2f150586-7adb-4487-bcbf-c51114e5460a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--ICE and the West Virginia State Police continue an operational agreement
--Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson talks to lawmakers about Governor's tax cut proposal
--Legislation moves in Charleston to help...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--ICE and the West Virginia State Police continue an operational agreement<br />--Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson talks to lawmakers about Governor's tax cut proposal<br />--Legislation moves in Charleston to help beleaguered Hancock County Schools' financial mess<br />--In Sports: The Hoosiers make history in Miami ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>940</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-19-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-19-26--69504887</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A probe continues into vandalism at an Appalachian Power facility in Wayne that resulted in 5,000 gallons of fluid leaked into a nearby stream<br />--A fire broke out in the old Cleveland Cliffs Tin Mill at Weirton Steel<br />--We hear from the U.S. Attorney for the northern district of West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Indiana and Miami play for the College Football National Championship tonight ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69504887</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:34:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69504887/podcast_1_19_26.mp3" length="22118806" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2f0bd551-4533-4d9c-8393-ea961b51fd5b/2f0bd551-4533-4d9c-8393-ea961b51fd5b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2f0bd551-4533-4d9c-8393-ea961b51fd5b/2f0bd551-4533-4d9c-8393-ea961b51fd5b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2f0bd551-4533-4d9c-8393-ea961b51fd5b/2f0bd551-4533-4d9c-8393-ea961b51fd5b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A probe continues into vandalism at an Appalachian Power facility in Wayne that resulted in 5,000 gallons of fluid leaked into a nearby stream
--A fire broke out in the old Cleveland Cliffs Tin Mill at Weirton Steel...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A probe continues into vandalism at an Appalachian Power facility in Wayne that resulted in 5,000 gallons of fluid leaked into a nearby stream<br />--A fire broke out in the old Cleveland Cliffs Tin Mill at Weirton Steel<br />--We hear from the U.S. Attorney for the northern district of West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Indiana and Miami play for the College Football National Championship tonight ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-16-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-16-26--69466446</link><description><![CDATA[MetroNews The Morning: <br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey now works the Legislature for his proposed tax cut and also talks about improving workforce participation<br />--State Board of Ed meets today to consider Hancock County's request for emergency funding<br />--A couple of disturbing stories from Jackson County<br />--In Sports: Marshall women's basketball winning streak halted on the road ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69466446</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:42:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69466446/podcast_1_16_26.mp3" length="21840418" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf0c88c8-5d2a-44dc-ac8b-80c1f68da39c/cf0c88c8-5d2a-44dc-ac8b-80c1f68da39c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf0c88c8-5d2a-44dc-ac8b-80c1f68da39c/cf0c88c8-5d2a-44dc-ac8b-80c1f68da39c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf0c88c8-5d2a-44dc-ac8b-80c1f68da39c/cf0c88c8-5d2a-44dc-ac8b-80c1f68da39c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>MetroNews The Morning: 
--Governor Patrick Morrisey now works the Legislature for his proposed tax cut and also talks about improving workforce participation
--State Board of Ed meets today to consider Hancock County's request for emergency funding...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[MetroNews The Morning: <br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey now works the Legislature for his proposed tax cut and also talks about improving workforce participation<br />--State Board of Ed meets today to consider Hancock County's request for emergency funding<br />--A couple of disturbing stories from Jackson County<br />--In Sports: Marshall women's basketball winning streak halted on the road ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-15-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-15-26--69452279</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey delivers his second State of the State Address<br />--State BOE President Paul Hardesty says the state aid formula for schools needs to be a priority<br />--A Grafton woman is charged with murder after her daugther starves to death<br />--In Sports: A heartbreaker for the Mountaineer women and a tough loss at home for Marshall's men]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69452279</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:07:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69452279/podcast_1_15_26.mp3" length="23292550" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ffe207e-feaf-4ceb-9115-f448032d6d36/7ffe207e-feaf-4ceb-9115-f448032d6d36.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ffe207e-feaf-4ceb-9115-f448032d6d36/7ffe207e-feaf-4ceb-9115-f448032d6d36.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ffe207e-feaf-4ceb-9115-f448032d6d36/7ffe207e-feaf-4ceb-9115-f448032d6d36.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Patrick Morrisey delivers his second State of the State Address
--State BOE President Paul Hardesty says the state aid formula for schools needs to be a priority
--A Grafton woman is charged with murder...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey delivers his second State of the State Address<br />--State BOE President Paul Hardesty says the state aid formula for schools needs to be a priority<br />--A Grafton woman is charged with murder after her daugther starves to death<br />--In Sports: A heartbreaker for the Mountaineer women and a tough loss at home for Marshall's men]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>971</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-14-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-14-26--69435732</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Supreme Court of the United States is expected to rule this summer on a West Virginia law regarding transgender athletes after hearing arguments Tuesday<br />--The 60-day regular session of the Legislature gets started today<br />--We've got some winter weather headed our way in West Virginia<br />--In Sports:  A rough night for the Mountaineers in Houston]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69435732</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:58:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69435732/podcast_1_14_26.mp3" length="22743925" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a6f39ce-5e15-4f44-bd56-03c6756c39ab/5a6f39ce-5e15-4f44-bd56-03c6756c39ab.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a6f39ce-5e15-4f44-bd56-03c6756c39ab/5a6f39ce-5e15-4f44-bd56-03c6756c39ab.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a6f39ce-5e15-4f44-bd56-03c6756c39ab/5a6f39ce-5e15-4f44-bd56-03c6756c39ab.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Supreme Court of the United States is expected to rule this summer on a West Virginia law regarding transgender athletes after hearing arguments Tuesday
--The 60-day regular session of the Legislature gets...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Supreme Court of the United States is expected to rule this summer on a West Virginia law regarding transgender athletes after hearing arguments Tuesday<br />--The 60-day regular session of the Legislature gets started today<br />--We've got some winter weather headed our way in West Virginia<br />--In Sports:  A rough night for the Mountaineers in Houston]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-13-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-13-26--69418723</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's the eve of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session in Charleston<br />--SCOTUS to hear a transgender sports case today involving a West Virginia law<br />--Another key section of Corridor H is going out for bids<br />--In Sports; The Steelers' season comes to an end in dismal fashion <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69418723</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:40:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69418723/podcast_1_13_26.mp3" length="22620406" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce7ae147-d20a-495a-b57d-8dc81e6910b0/ce7ae147-d20a-495a-b57d-8dc81e6910b0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce7ae147-d20a-495a-b57d-8dc81e6910b0/ce7ae147-d20a-495a-b57d-8dc81e6910b0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce7ae147-d20a-495a-b57d-8dc81e6910b0/ce7ae147-d20a-495a-b57d-8dc81e6910b0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It's the eve of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session in Charleston
--SCOTUS to hear a transgender sports case today involving a West Virginia law
--Another key section of Corridor H is going out for bids
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's the eve of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session in Charleston<br />--SCOTUS to hear a transgender sports case today involving a West Virginia law<br />--Another key section of Corridor H is going out for bids<br />--In Sports; The Steelers' season comes to an end in dismal fashion <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>943</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-12-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-12-26--69400273</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state GOP stick with a closed primary for this spring<br />--West Virginia Attorney General prepares for cases of trans athletes before SCOTUS<br />--ICE protests in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: a big home victory for the Mountaineers and a recap of NFL Wildcard Weekend <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69400273</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:32:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69400273/podcast_1_12_26.mp3" length="19677895" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d417d13e-3ec5-4c3e-bc45-a60f4511f6ec/d417d13e-3ec5-4c3e-bc45-a60f4511f6ec.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d417d13e-3ec5-4c3e-bc45-a60f4511f6ec/d417d13e-3ec5-4c3e-bc45-a60f4511f6ec.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d417d13e-3ec5-4c3e-bc45-a60f4511f6ec/d417d13e-3ec5-4c3e-bc45-a60f4511f6ec.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The state GOP stick with a closed primary for this spring
--West Virginia Attorney General prepares for cases of trans athletes before SCOTUS
--ICE protests in West Virginia
--In Sports: a big home victory for the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state GOP stick with a closed primary for this spring<br />--West Virginia Attorney General prepares for cases of trans athletes before SCOTUS<br />--ICE protests in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: a big home victory for the Mountaineers and a recap of NFL Wildcard Weekend <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>820</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-9-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-9-26--69370339</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The West Virginia GOP may reconsider closing their primary to non-Republican voters<br />--Longtime state Senator Donna Boley retires<br />--Putnam County rallies around a popular student-athlete diagnosed with cancer<br />--In Sports: Miami advances to the College Football National Championship <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69370339</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:39:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69370339/podcast_1_9_26.mp3" length="22772140" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/17863a2a-f00f-4ba0-8fb3-6033e6e764fe/17863a2a-f00f-4ba0-8fb3-6033e6e764fe.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/17863a2a-f00f-4ba0-8fb3-6033e6e764fe/17863a2a-f00f-4ba0-8fb3-6033e6e764fe.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/17863a2a-f00f-4ba0-8fb3-6033e6e764fe/17863a2a-f00f-4ba0-8fb3-6033e6e764fe.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The West Virginia GOP may reconsider closing their primary to non-Republican voters
--Longtime state Senator Donna Boley retires
--Putnam County rallies around a popular student-athlete diagnosed with cancer
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The West Virginia GOP may reconsider closing their primary to non-Republican voters<br />--Longtime state Senator Donna Boley retires<br />--Putnam County rallies around a popular student-athlete diagnosed with cancer<br />--In Sports: Miami advances to the College Football National Championship <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>949</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-8-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-8-26--69352273</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Three construction workers injured in Wheeling bridge collapse<br />--Capito gets classified briefing on Maduro capture and fully sports the action<br />--West Virginia Republicans debate whether to revisit opening primary back up to non-GOP voters<br />--In Sports: The first semi-final matchup of the college football playoff is tonight ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69352273</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:44:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69352273/podcast_1_8_26.mp3" length="25696468" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04b6d654-e457-49eb-b382-57b3c475ffd7/04b6d654-e457-49eb-b382-57b3c475ffd7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04b6d654-e457-49eb-b382-57b3c475ffd7/04b6d654-e457-49eb-b382-57b3c475ffd7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04b6d654-e457-49eb-b382-57b3c475ffd7/04b6d654-e457-49eb-b382-57b3c475ffd7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Three construction workers injured in Wheeling bridge collapse
--Capito gets classified briefing on Maduro capture and fully sports the action
--West Virginia Republicans debate whether to revisit opening primary...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Three construction workers injured in Wheeling bridge collapse<br />--Capito gets classified briefing on Maduro capture and fully sports the action<br />--West Virginia Republicans debate whether to revisit opening primary back up to non-GOP voters<br />--In Sports: The first semi-final matchup of the college football playoff is tonight ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1071</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-7-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-7-26--69339678</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--We're learning more about a Morgantown murder case<br />--Governor Morrisey talks more about his tax plan and unrolls more of his agenda plan for the session<br />--Cherry River Elementary in Richwood is open for class again<br />--In sports a late three-pointer lifts WVU to victory over U-C ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69339678</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:24:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69339678/podcast_1_7_26.mp3" length="23111974" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6b5df5e5-0261-4037-9b03-c51c3833915d/6b5df5e5-0261-4037-9b03-c51c3833915d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6b5df5e5-0261-4037-9b03-c51c3833915d/6b5df5e5-0261-4037-9b03-c51c3833915d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6b5df5e5-0261-4037-9b03-c51c3833915d/6b5df5e5-0261-4037-9b03-c51c3833915d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--We're learning more about a Morgantown murder case
--Governor Morrisey talks more about his tax plan and unrolls more of his agenda plan for the session
--Cherry River Elementary in Richwood is open for class again...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--We're learning more about a Morgantown murder case<br />--Governor Morrisey talks more about his tax plan and unrolls more of his agenda plan for the session<br />--Cherry River Elementary in Richwood is open for class again<br />--In sports a late three-pointer lifts WVU to victory over U-C ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>963</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-6-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-6-26--69321788</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey talks about plans for more tax cuts for the upcoming Legislative Session<br />--The city of Charleston is in talks to take over the Town Center Mall for redevelopment<br />--Venezuela native Patricia Rucker is pleased with the U.S. arrest of Nicolas Maduro.<br />--In Sports: WVU welcomes Cincinnati to the Hope Coliseum]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69321788</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:41:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69321788/podcast_1_6_26.mp3" length="22089337" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/347ee73f-76b9-4385-b7b4-d99e6d524e12/347ee73f-76b9-4385-b7b4-d99e6d524e12.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/347ee73f-76b9-4385-b7b4-d99e6d524e12/347ee73f-76b9-4385-b7b4-d99e6d524e12.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/347ee73f-76b9-4385-b7b4-d99e6d524e12/347ee73f-76b9-4385-b7b4-d99e6d524e12.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Governor Patrick Morrisey talks about plans for more tax cuts for the upcoming Legislative Session
--The city of Charleston is in talks to take over the Town Center Mall for redevelopment
--Venezuela native Patricia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey talks about plans for more tax cuts for the upcoming Legislative Session<br />--The city of Charleston is in talks to take over the Town Center Mall for redevelopment<br />--Venezuela native Patricia Rucker is pleased with the U.S. arrest of Nicolas Maduro.<br />--In Sports: WVU welcomes Cincinnati to the Hope Coliseum]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>921</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-5-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-5-26--69305082</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A skier dies at Timberline<br />--Lawmakers are just over a week away from the start of the 2026 regular session<br />--The story of a young DJ who broke the rules and gave the world Country Roads four decades ago<br />--In Sports: The Steelers make the playoffs <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69305082</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:39:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69305082/podcast_1_5_26.mp3" length="22717591" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b5d62b82-db68-47ca-8e7a-4569aa82ea02/b5d62b82-db68-47ca-8e7a-4569aa82ea02.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b5d62b82-db68-47ca-8e7a-4569aa82ea02/b5d62b82-db68-47ca-8e7a-4569aa82ea02.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b5d62b82-db68-47ca-8e7a-4569aa82ea02/b5d62b82-db68-47ca-8e7a-4569aa82ea02.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A skier dies at Timberline
--Lawmakers are just over a week away from the start of the 2026 regular session
--The story of a young DJ who broke the rules and gave the world Country Roads four decades ago
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A skier dies at Timberline<br />--Lawmakers are just over a week away from the start of the 2026 regular session<br />--The story of a young DJ who broke the rules and gave the world Country Roads four decades ago<br />--In Sports: The Steelers make the playoffs <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>947</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-2-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-2-26--69278137</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's been 20 years since the world focused on the search for 13 missing miners at the Sago Mine<br />--A former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates has died<br />--The state's Secretary of Health is excited about the prospects of the federal rural healthcare iniative for West Virginia<br />--In Sports: We'll recap the college football playoff games from New Year's Day <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69278137</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:41:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69278137/podcast_1_2_26.mp3" length="22379638" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/52e334ea-d743-45ee-9ba4-fdf9c8b55078/52e334ea-d743-45ee-9ba4-fdf9c8b55078.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/52e334ea-d743-45ee-9ba4-fdf9c8b55078/52e334ea-d743-45ee-9ba4-fdf9c8b55078.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/52e334ea-d743-45ee-9ba4-fdf9c8b55078/52e334ea-d743-45ee-9ba4-fdf9c8b55078.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It's been 20 years since the world focused on the search for 13 missing miners at the Sago Mine
--A former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates has died
--The state's Secretary of Health is excited about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's been 20 years since the world focused on the search for 13 missing miners at the Sago Mine<br />--A former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates has died<br />--The state's Secretary of Health is excited about the prospects of the federal rural healthcare iniative for West Virginia<br />--In Sports: We'll recap the college football playoff games from New Year's Day <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>933</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-1-26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-1-26--69267488</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The snow storm hit northern W.Va. but missed the southern half of the state<br />--Voluntary service in Washington D.C. for the West Virginia National Guard will continue in 2026<br />--West Virginia State Parks encourage you to take your first hike of the new year today<br />--In Sports: there will be no repeat national title for Ohio State <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69267488</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:48:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69267488/podcast_1_1_25.mp3" length="23450554" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/61e1ac7b-65d8-4405-b7c2-31a74aa726b8/61e1ac7b-65d8-4405-b7c2-31a74aa726b8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/61e1ac7b-65d8-4405-b7c2-31a74aa726b8/61e1ac7b-65d8-4405-b7c2-31a74aa726b8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/61e1ac7b-65d8-4405-b7c2-31a74aa726b8/61e1ac7b-65d8-4405-b7c2-31a74aa726b8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The snow storm hit northern W.Va. but missed the southern half of the state
--Voluntary service in Washington D.C. for the West Virginia National Guard will continue in 2026
--West Virginia State Parks encourage you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The snow storm hit northern W.Va. but missed the southern half of the state<br />--Voluntary service in Washington D.C. for the West Virginia National Guard will continue in 2026<br />--West Virginia State Parks encourage you to take your first hike of the new year today<br />--In Sports: there will be no repeat national title for Ohio State <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>977</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-31-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-31-25--69258910</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia will ring in the New Year with snow flying<br />--Hospital officials in the Mountain State react to a major rural healthcare grant from Washington<br />--Hampshire County authorities make an arrest in a five year old missing persons case<br />--In Sports: the college football playoffs round two are here<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69258910</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:35:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69258910/podcast_12_31_25.mp3" length="22558960" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c8f2337-70c3-4a32-bf4f-91ddf1ade514/4c8f2337-70c3-4a32-bf4f-91ddf1ade514.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c8f2337-70c3-4a32-bf4f-91ddf1ade514/4c8f2337-70c3-4a32-bf4f-91ddf1ade514.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c8f2337-70c3-4a32-bf4f-91ddf1ade514/4c8f2337-70c3-4a32-bf4f-91ddf1ade514.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia will ring in the New Year with snow flying
--Hospital officials in the Mountain State react to a major rural healthcare grant from Washington
--Hampshire County authorities make an arrest in a five...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia will ring in the New Year with snow flying<br />--Hospital officials in the Mountain State react to a major rural healthcare grant from Washington<br />--Hampshire County authorities make an arrest in a five year old missing persons case<br />--In Sports: the college football playoffs round two are here<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>940</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-30-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-30-25--69249636</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia gets a significant grant for rural healthcare from Washington DC<br />--The man charged with shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard appears in court<br />--A bald eagle struck by a car in Ripley didn't make it<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod adds another piece to his coaching staff in Morgantown <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69249636</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:42:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69249636/podcast_12_30_25.mp3" length="21055414" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6441050-9432-4fac-a5ed-ff757555d682/e6441050-9432-4fac-a5ed-ff757555d682.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6441050-9432-4fac-a5ed-ff757555d682/e6441050-9432-4fac-a5ed-ff757555d682.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6441050-9432-4fac-a5ed-ff757555d682/e6441050-9432-4fac-a5ed-ff757555d682.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia gets a significant grant for rural healthcare from Washington DC
--The man charged with shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard appears in court
--A bald eagle struck by a car in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia gets a significant grant for rural healthcare from Washington DC<br />--The man charged with shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard appears in court<br />--A bald eagle struck by a car in Ripley didn't make it<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod adds another piece to his coaching staff in Morgantown <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>878</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-29-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-29-25--69238982</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A man wanted for murder in Pennsylvania is in custody in West Virginia<br />--The IRS renews liens for taxes they claim are still owed by U.S. Senator Jim Justice and his wife<br />--A former state Senate President reflects on the life of former Senator Larry Edgell<br />--In Sports: A familiar name in Mountaineer football is coming back <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69238982</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:41:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69238982/podcast_12_29_25.mp3" length="20482336" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cdcc0d24-3f0b-43ba-869e-e76922bb8f5b/cdcc0d24-3f0b-43ba-869e-e76922bb8f5b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cdcc0d24-3f0b-43ba-869e-e76922bb8f5b/cdcc0d24-3f0b-43ba-869e-e76922bb8f5b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cdcc0d24-3f0b-43ba-869e-e76922bb8f5b/cdcc0d24-3f0b-43ba-869e-e76922bb8f5b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A man wanted for murder in Pennsylvania is in custody in West Virginia
--The IRS renews liens for taxes they claim are still owed by U.S. Senator Jim Justice and his wife
--A former state Senate President reflects...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A man wanted for murder in Pennsylvania is in custody in West Virginia<br />--The IRS renews liens for taxes they claim are still owed by U.S. Senator Jim Justice and his wife<br />--A former state Senate President reflects on the life of former Senator Larry Edgell<br />--In Sports: A familiar name in Mountaineer football is coming back <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>854</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning   12-26-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-26-25--69209443</link><guid 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--Senator Capito says she is fully behind the Trump Administration's action against drug boats from Venezuela
--Governor Patrick Morrisey looks to be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:--Overnight winds have caused widespread power outages statewide<br />--Senator Capito says she is fully behind the Trump Administration's action against drug boats from Venezuela<br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey looks to be extending patrols by the WV National Guard to Washington into the new year<br />--In Sports: The college football playoffs are ready to get started]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>963</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-18-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-18-25--69115851</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:--West Virginia National Guard troops can stay on deployment while a case challenging that deployment continues through the courts. <br />--The state's record on infrastructure isn't good. <br />--An inspection finds grave problems still exist at the Clarksburg VA facility <br />--In Sports: More post season honors high school football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69115851</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:25:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69115851/podcast_12_18_25.mp3" length="22363336" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea2e99e2-f1e4-4790-bb6a-d7cca7be7f2b/ea2e99e2-f1e4-4790-bb6a-d7cca7be7f2b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea2e99e2-f1e4-4790-bb6a-d7cca7be7f2b/ea2e99e2-f1e4-4790-bb6a-d7cca7be7f2b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea2e99e2-f1e4-4790-bb6a-d7cca7be7f2b/ea2e99e2-f1e4-4790-bb6a-d7cca7be7f2b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:--West Virginia National Guard troops can stay on deployment while a case challenging that deployment continues through the courts. 
--The state's record on infrastructure isn't good. 
--An inspection finds grave...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:--West Virginia National Guard troops can stay on deployment while a case challenging that deployment continues through the courts. <br />--The state's record on infrastructure isn't good. <br />--An inspection finds grave problems still exist at the Clarksburg VA facility <br />--In Sports: More post season honors high school football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-17-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-17-25--69095358</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A group of seniors in a Morgantown assisted living center are in different quarters this morning<br />--Players with West Virginia State's men's basketball team continue coming to grips with the loss of a teammate<br />--One Mountaineer legend remembers another<br />--In Sports: a record breaking night at Parkersburg South  <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69095358</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:45:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69095358/podcast_12_17_25.mp3" length="22321954" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/69774621-1eaa-44d3-81c7-a81af20f6eb0/69774621-1eaa-44d3-81c7-a81af20f6eb0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/69774621-1eaa-44d3-81c7-a81af20f6eb0/69774621-1eaa-44d3-81c7-a81af20f6eb0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/69774621-1eaa-44d3-81c7-a81af20f6eb0/69774621-1eaa-44d3-81c7-a81af20f6eb0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A group of seniors in a Morgantown assisted living center are in different quarters this morning
--Players with West Virginia State's men's basketball team continue coming to grips with the loss of a teammate
--One...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A group of seniors in a Morgantown assisted living center are in different quarters this morning<br />--Players with West Virginia State's men's basketball team continue coming to grips with the loss of a teammate<br />--One Mountaineer legend remembers another<br />--In Sports: a record breaking night at Parkersburg South  <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-16-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-16-25--69074060</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning;--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito believes Congress needs to be more involved in White House military actions in South America<br />--West Virginia State University is mourning the death of a member of the school's men's basketball team<br />--Mountaineer football legend Garrett Ford has died <br />--In Sports: The Steelers win in Monday Night Football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69074060</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:26:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69074060/podcast_12_16_25.mp3" length="17555500" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/926ace3e-ebef-450e-b051-d38b441d92e4/926ace3e-ebef-450e-b051-d38b441d92e4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/926ace3e-ebef-450e-b051-d38b441d92e4/926ace3e-ebef-450e-b051-d38b441d92e4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/926ace3e-ebef-450e-b051-d38b441d92e4/926ace3e-ebef-450e-b051-d38b441d92e4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning;--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito believes Congress needs to be more involved in White House military actions in South America
--West Virginia State University is mourning the death of a member of the school's men's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning;--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito believes Congress needs to be more involved in White House military actions in South America<br />--West Virginia State University is mourning the death of a member of the school's men's basketball team<br />--Mountaineer football legend Garrett Ford has died <br />--In Sports: The Steelers win in Monday Night Football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>732</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-15-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-15-25--69055026</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's a cold start to the day in the Mountian State<br />--Governor Morrisey calls questions about National Guard readiness "irresponsible"<br />--The SBA will announce which schools will be awarded a portion of this year's school construction dollars<br />--In Sports: A big win on the road for the WVU women and a devastating day for a couple of the NFL's biggest stars]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69055026</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:03:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69055026/podcast_12_15_25.mp3" length="22134481" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b6308644-1cbe-41a5-bb01-3cddb429005c/b6308644-1cbe-41a5-bb01-3cddb429005c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b6308644-1cbe-41a5-bb01-3cddb429005c/b6308644-1cbe-41a5-bb01-3cddb429005c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b6308644-1cbe-41a5-bb01-3cddb429005c/b6308644-1cbe-41a5-bb01-3cddb429005c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--It's a cold start to the day in the Mountian State
--Governor Morrisey calls questions about National Guard readiness "irresponsible"
--The SBA will announce which schools will be awarded a portion of this year's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's a cold start to the day in the Mountian State<br />--Governor Morrisey calls questions about National Guard readiness "irresponsible"<br />--The SBA will announce which schools will be awarded a portion of this year's school construction dollars<br />--In Sports: A big win on the road for the WVU women and a devastating day for a couple of the NFL's biggest stars]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>923</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-12-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-12-25--69006072</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A winter weather advisory and winter storm watch are in effect for much of West Virginia<br />--Governor Morrisey talks about a pay raise for state workers and gives an update on a wounded National Guardsman<br />--Joe Manchin says it's time to bring those National Guard troops home<br />--In Sports: WVU women with a big win over Georgia Tech ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69006072</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:28:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69006072/podcast_12_12_25.mp3" length="20076040" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/337202f6-a4b3-4834-8255-9b4757182216/337202f6-a4b3-4834-8255-9b4757182216.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/337202f6-a4b3-4834-8255-9b4757182216/337202f6-a4b3-4834-8255-9b4757182216.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/337202f6-a4b3-4834-8255-9b4757182216/337202f6-a4b3-4834-8255-9b4757182216.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A winter weather advisory and winter storm watch are in effect for much of West Virginia
--Governor Morrisey talks about a pay raise for state workers and gives an update on a wounded National Guardsman
--Joe...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A winter weather advisory and winter storm watch are in effect for much of West Virginia<br />--Governor Morrisey talks about a pay raise for state workers and gives an update on a wounded National Guardsman<br />--Joe Manchin says it's time to bring those National Guard troops home<br />--In Sports: WVU women with a big win over Georgia Tech ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>837</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-11-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-11-25--68989836</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The state Board of Education signs of on school closing and consolidation in six counties<br />--It's another wintry morning in the Mountain State<br />--A member of the National Guard killed in the line of duty now lies at the National Cemetery in Grafton<br />--in sports: Princeton's Mossor is the 2025 MetroNews Player of the Year in high school football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68989836</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:39:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68989836/podcast_12_11_25.mp3" length="25281394" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e39bc7b8-ef04-4836-a50f-ba06b0016f68/e39bc7b8-ef04-4836-a50f-ba06b0016f68.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e39bc7b8-ef04-4836-a50f-ba06b0016f68/e39bc7b8-ef04-4836-a50f-ba06b0016f68.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e39bc7b8-ef04-4836-a50f-ba06b0016f68/e39bc7b8-ef04-4836-a50f-ba06b0016f68.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The state Board of Education signs of on school closing and consolidation in six counties
--It's another wintry morning in the Mountain State
--A member of the National Guard killed in the line of duty now lies at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The state Board of Education signs of on school closing and consolidation in six counties<br />--It's another wintry morning in the Mountain State<br />--A member of the National Guard killed in the line of duty now lies at the National Cemetery in Grafton<br />--in sports: Princeton's Mossor is the 2025 MetroNews Player of the Year in high school football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1054</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-10-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-10-25--68973995</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The House Republicans unveil their agenda for the upcoming regular legislative session in Charleston<br />--The Division of Highways has new parameters on how to respond to a natural disaster in West Virginia<br />--More positive news on the recovery of a National Guard Airman shot in the line of duty<br />--In Sports; WVU shoots the lights out in a Tuesday night victory in Morgantown <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68973995</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:34:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68973995/podcast_12_10_25.mp3" length="21183949" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/070148a1-c168-47eb-b7d4-b3a44f38810a/070148a1-c168-47eb-b7d4-b3a44f38810a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/070148a1-c168-47eb-b7d4-b3a44f38810a/070148a1-c168-47eb-b7d4-b3a44f38810a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/070148a1-c168-47eb-b7d4-b3a44f38810a/070148a1-c168-47eb-b7d4-b3a44f38810a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The House Republicans unveil their agenda for the upcoming regular legislative session in Charleston
--The Division of Highways has new parameters on how to respond to a natural disaster in West Virginia
--More...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The House Republicans unveil their agenda for the upcoming regular legislative session in Charleston<br />--The Division of Highways has new parameters on how to respond to a natural disaster in West Virginia<br />--More positive news on the recovery of a National Guard Airman shot in the line of duty<br />--In Sports; WVU shoots the lights out in a Tuesday night victory in Morgantown <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-9-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-9-25--68957875</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--PSC Chairman Charlotte Lane says she's firm in her belief coal will have a place in the state's energy portfolio<br />--Lawmakers hear some options to the PEIA spousal surcharge<br />--The National Weather Service says we're in a lull between winter storms<br />--In Sports; the final Tudors Biscuit World MetroNews Power Rankings in high school football are published ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68957875</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:43:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68957875/podcast_12_9_25.mp3" length="21158242" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6460aec2-94a9-4dfd-aad5-801a1516a977/6460aec2-94a9-4dfd-aad5-801a1516a977.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6460aec2-94a9-4dfd-aad5-801a1516a977/6460aec2-94a9-4dfd-aad5-801a1516a977.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6460aec2-94a9-4dfd-aad5-801a1516a977/6460aec2-94a9-4dfd-aad5-801a1516a977.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--PSC Chairman Charlotte Lane says she's firm in her belief coal will have a place in the state's energy portfolio
--Lawmakers hear some options to the PEIA spousal surcharge
--The National Weather Service says we're...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--PSC Chairman Charlotte Lane says she's firm in her belief coal will have a place in the state's energy portfolio<br />--Lawmakers hear some options to the PEIA spousal surcharge<br />--The National Weather Service says we're in a lull between winter storms<br />--In Sports; the final Tudors Biscuit World MetroNews Power Rankings in high school football are published ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>882</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-8-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-8-25--68942470</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--General Seward gives an update on Sgt. Andrew Wolfe to the White House<br />--Charleston police search for a man wanted for a weekend murder<br />--Winter is giving the soutehrn half of the state another blast today<br />--In Sports: a recap of the state high school football championships in Charleston <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68942470</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:05:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68942470/podcast_12_8_25.mp3" length="21347596" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d90347b8-554e-4bbc-89e3-ba25cb94760c/d90347b8-554e-4bbc-89e3-ba25cb94760c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d90347b8-554e-4bbc-89e3-ba25cb94760c/d90347b8-554e-4bbc-89e3-ba25cb94760c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d90347b8-554e-4bbc-89e3-ba25cb94760c/d90347b8-554e-4bbc-89e3-ba25cb94760c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--General Seward gives an update on Sgt. Andrew Wolfe to the White House
--Charleston police search for a man wanted for a weekend murder
--Winter is giving the soutehrn half of the state another blast today
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--General Seward gives an update on Sgt. Andrew Wolfe to the White House<br />--Charleston police search for a man wanted for a weekend murder<br />--Winter is giving the soutehrn half of the state another blast today<br />--In Sports: a recap of the state high school football championships in Charleston <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>890</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-5-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-5-25--68897983</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--AARP approves premium increase for state employees' insurance<br />--Services in Washington honore the life of late National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom<br />--The state's official Christmas tree is officially on for the season in Charleston<br />--In Sports: It's championship weekend for high school football in West Virginia <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68897983</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:39:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68897983/podcast_12_5_25.mp3" length="22636708" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6991743b-bc27-4b1e-bcfe-0a73962e62a5/6991743b-bc27-4b1e-bcfe-0a73962e62a5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6991743b-bc27-4b1e-bcfe-0a73962e62a5/6991743b-bc27-4b1e-bcfe-0a73962e62a5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6991743b-bc27-4b1e-bcfe-0a73962e62a5/6991743b-bc27-4b1e-bcfe-0a73962e62a5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--AARP approves premium increase for state employees' insurance
--Services in Washington honore the life of late National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom
--The state's official Christmas tree is officially on for the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--AARP approves premium increase for state employees' insurance<br />--Services in Washington honore the life of late National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom<br />--The state's official Christmas tree is officially on for the season in Charleston<br />--In Sports: It's championship weekend for high school football in West Virginia <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-4-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-4-25--68879470</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A vigil in Martinsburg provides an update on the condition of a wounded member of the West Virginia National Guard. <br />--The lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree will be tonight in Charleston<br />--Three employees of the Marshall County school systems are facing criminal charges <br />--In Sports: Rich Rod is all smiles about WVU's football recruiting class <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68879470</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:45:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68879470/podcast_12_4_25.mp3" length="21511243" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f17e1460-795a-4f55-9868-6cc582051b03/f17e1460-795a-4f55-9868-6cc582051b03.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f17e1460-795a-4f55-9868-6cc582051b03/f17e1460-795a-4f55-9868-6cc582051b03.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f17e1460-795a-4f55-9868-6cc582051b03/f17e1460-795a-4f55-9868-6cc582051b03.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A vigil in Martinsburg provides an update on the condition of a wounded member of the West Virginia National Guard. 
--The lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree will be tonight in Charleston
--Three employees of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A vigil in Martinsburg provides an update on the condition of a wounded member of the West Virginia National Guard. <br />--The lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree will be tonight in Charleston<br />--Three employees of the Marshall County school systems are facing criminal charges <br />--In Sports: Rich Rod is all smiles about WVU's football recruiting class <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-3-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-3-25--68847159</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Formal charges of murder against the man accused of shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington D.C. <br />--A child dies in a car wreck in Kanawha County <br />--A trucker survives a five-hour harrowing ordeal in Mason County without a scratch<br />--In Sports: Neal Brown is a head coach again ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68847159</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:34:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68847159/podcast_12_3_25.mp3" length="20118676" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8b601c8a-6a24-4496-a317-bb944e5dfc27/8b601c8a-6a24-4496-a317-bb944e5dfc27.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8b601c8a-6a24-4496-a317-bb944e5dfc27/8b601c8a-6a24-4496-a317-bb944e5dfc27.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8b601c8a-6a24-4496-a317-bb944e5dfc27/8b601c8a-6a24-4496-a317-bb944e5dfc27.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Formal charges of murder against the man accused of shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington D.C. 
--A child dies in a car wreck in Kanawha County 
--A trucker survives a five-hour...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Formal charges of murder against the man accused of shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington D.C. <br />--A child dies in a car wreck in Kanawha County <br />--A trucker survives a five-hour harrowing ordeal in Mason County without a scratch<br />--In Sports: Neal Brown is a head coach again ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>839</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  12-2-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-2-25--68830901</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A mixed bag of winter weather in West Virginia<br />---Governor Morrisey and General Seward talk more about the shooting of two West Virginia guard membes in Washington DC<br />--Scary times in a Preston County School<br />--In Sports: Rough night for WVU women's basketball <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68830901</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:59:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68830901/podcast_12_2_25.mp3" length="23619844" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79572fa2-3e0f-4451-9aa6-6b9285279ef4/79572fa2-3e0f-4451-9aa6-6b9285279ef4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79572fa2-3e0f-4451-9aa6-6b9285279ef4/79572fa2-3e0f-4451-9aa6-6b9285279ef4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79572fa2-3e0f-4451-9aa6-6b9285279ef4/79572fa2-3e0f-4451-9aa6-6b9285279ef4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A mixed bag of winter weather in West Virginia
---Governor Morrisey and General Seward talk more about the shooting of two West Virginia guard membes in Washington DC
--Scary times in a Preston County School
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A mixed bag of winter weather in West Virginia<br />---Governor Morrisey and General Seward talk more about the shooting of two West Virginia guard membes in Washington DC<br />--Scary times in a Preston County School<br />--In Sports: Rough night for WVU women's basketball <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>985</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-1-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-1-25--68816565</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A community mourns the death of a well known National Guard soldier on duty in Washington while a second guard member continues recovery from gunshot wounds.<br />--West Virginia is looking at another belt of winter weather in the next 24 hours<br />--The Salvation Army needs bell ringers as the Red Kettle Drive is off to a slow start<br />---In Sports: The college football season in West Virginia comes to a disappointing end  <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68816565</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:33:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68816565/podcast_12_1_25.mp3" length="22269913" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1c397b02-c967-49e6-891f-0068dcb8427b/1c397b02-c967-49e6-891f-0068dcb8427b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1c397b02-c967-49e6-891f-0068dcb8427b/1c397b02-c967-49e6-891f-0068dcb8427b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1c397b02-c967-49e6-891f-0068dcb8427b/1c397b02-c967-49e6-891f-0068dcb8427b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A community mourns the death of a well known National Guard soldier on duty in Washington while a second guard member continues recovery from gunshot wounds.
--West Virginia is looking at another belt of winter...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A community mourns the death of a well known National Guard soldier on duty in Washington while a second guard member continues recovery from gunshot wounds.<br />--West Virginia is looking at another belt of winter weather in the next 24 hours<br />--The Salvation Army needs bell ringers as the Red Kettle Drive is off to a slow start<br />---In Sports: The college football season in West Virginia comes to a disappointing end  <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>928</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  11-28-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-28-25--68784012</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68784012</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:35:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68784012/metronews_this_morning_11_28_25.mp3" length="22463656" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2cf3fa1-dbd0-4601-a0b6-01bec087bd29/a2cf3fa1-dbd0-4601-a0b6-01bec087bd29.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2cf3fa1-dbd0-4601-a0b6-01bec087bd29/a2cf3fa1-dbd0-4601-a0b6-01bec087bd29.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2cf3fa1-dbd0-4601-a0b6-01bec087bd29/a2cf3fa1-dbd0-4601-a0b6-01bec087bd29.vtt" type="text/vtt" 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url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5aada040-3a09-4a2c-aecd-f36a38489986/5aada040-3a09-4a2c-aecd-f36a38489986.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5aada040-3a09-4a2c-aecd-f36a38489986/5aada040-3a09-4a2c-aecd-f36a38489986.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>973</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  11-25-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-25-25--68738319</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68738319</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:41:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure 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href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  11-24-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-24-25--68720373</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68720373</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:24:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68720373/metronews_this_morning_11_24_25.mp3" length="23273740" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02427606-8bb2-4ab5-bdf7-bed457cddc4c/02427606-8bb2-4ab5-bdf7-bed457cddc4c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02427606-8bb2-4ab5-bdf7-bed457cddc4c/02427606-8bb2-4ab5-bdf7-bed457cddc4c.txt" type="text/plain" 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School<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall soccer teams advance in the NCAA Tourney and round two of the high school football playoffs  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68675247</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:01:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68675247/podcast_11_21_25.mp3" length="17867746" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af7bccc4-c373-443c-9dba-f9d3b0eba054/af7bccc4-c373-443c-9dba-f9d3b0eba054.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af7bccc4-c373-443c-9dba-f9d3b0eba054/af7bccc4-c373-443c-9dba-f9d3b0eba054.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af7bccc4-c373-443c-9dba-f9d3b0eba054/af7bccc4-c373-443c-9dba-f9d3b0eba054.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia's funding for it's broadband expansion plan is approved in Washington DC
--It looks like a lot of those cases against the West Virginia State Police will go to trial next year 
--The Upshur County...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia's funding for it's broadband expansion plan is approved in Washington DC<br />--It looks like a lot of those cases against the West Virginia State Police will go to trial next year <br />--The Upshur County School Board okays the closure of Rock Cave Elementary School<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall soccer teams advance in the NCAA Tourney and round two of the high school football playoffs  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>745</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-20-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-20-25--68653400</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Fruth Pharmacy has been sold to Walgreens<br />--West Virginia's conversion to broadband has a long way to go, but it's moving faster than other states<br />--The Vice-President and Secretary of War pay tribute to a West Virginia coal miner killed on the job <br />--In Sports: Three West Virginia college soccer teams are ready for post season play<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68653400</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:43:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68653400/podcast_11_20_25.mp3" length="24655021" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96b4e701-9712-47c6-9b22-c6e43d0ede98/96b4e701-9712-47c6-9b22-c6e43d0ede98.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96b4e701-9712-47c6-9b22-c6e43d0ede98/96b4e701-9712-47c6-9b22-c6e43d0ede98.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96b4e701-9712-47c6-9b22-c6e43d0ede98/96b4e701-9712-47c6-9b22-c6e43d0ede98.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Fruth Pharmacy has been sold to Walgreens
--West Virginia's conversion to broadband has a long way to go, but it's moving faster than other states
--The Vice-President and Secretary of War pay tribute to a West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Fruth Pharmacy has been sold to Walgreens<br />--West Virginia's conversion to broadband has a long way to go, but it's moving faster than other states<br />--The Vice-President and Secretary of War pay tribute to a West Virginia coal miner killed on the job <br />--In Sports: Three West Virginia college soccer teams are ready for post season play<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1028</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-19-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-19-25--68638326</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Morrisey Administration defends their handling of the child welfare system <br />--Toyota will invest over $450 Million in its Putnam County plant<br />--A Wyoming County teacher gets a big surprise<br />--In Sports; WVU lands a big name recruit and Tony Gibson talks about the Appalachian State game this weekend ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68638326</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:44:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68638326/podcast_11_19_25.mp3" length="22662415" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3255abb7-0442-4bf5-a209-b03cb83b8bc6/3255abb7-0442-4bf5-a209-b03cb83b8bc6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3255abb7-0442-4bf5-a209-b03cb83b8bc6/3255abb7-0442-4bf5-a209-b03cb83b8bc6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3255abb7-0442-4bf5-a209-b03cb83b8bc6/3255abb7-0442-4bf5-a209-b03cb83b8bc6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Morrisey Administration defends their handling of the child welfare system 
--Toyota will invest over $450 Million in its Putnam County plant
--A Wyoming County teacher gets a big surprise
--In Sports; WVU lands...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Morrisey Administration defends their handling of the child welfare system <br />--Toyota will invest over $450 Million in its Putnam County plant<br />--A Wyoming County teacher gets a big surprise<br />--In Sports; WVU lands a big name recruit and Tony Gibson talks about the Appalachian State game this weekend ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>945</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-18-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-18-25--68615800</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The final PEIA hearing draws a crowd in Morgantown<br />--The US EPA puts out plans to change the Waters of the United States rules<br />--Logan County Schools look at closing down a longtime elementary school<br />--In Sports: WVU basketball runs the record to 5-0 with a win <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68615800</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:37:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68615800/podcast_11_18_25.mp3" length="21878665" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f501933-6e65-4c51-805c-981da63c7161/1f501933-6e65-4c51-805c-981da63c7161.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f501933-6e65-4c51-805c-981da63c7161/1f501933-6e65-4c51-805c-981da63c7161.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f501933-6e65-4c51-805c-981da63c7161/1f501933-6e65-4c51-805c-981da63c7161.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The final PEIA hearing draws a crowd in Morgantown
--The US EPA puts out plans to change the Waters of the United States rules
--Logan County Schools look at closing down a longtime elementary school
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The final PEIA hearing draws a crowd in Morgantown<br />--The US EPA puts out plans to change the Waters of the United States rules<br />--Logan County Schools look at closing down a longtime elementary school<br />--In Sports: WVU basketball runs the record to 5-0 with a win <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-17-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-17-25--68600826</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Energy officials are boosted by plans for a pair of gas fired power plants in W.Va. <br />--PEIA Finance Board ready for final hearing of the year on increases<br />--More tax trouble for the companies of the family of Senator Jim Justice<br />--In Sports, lots of frustration for Mountaineer football ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68600826</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:50:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68600826/podcast_11_17_25.mp3" length="22424782" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9274fdd5-dd8f-49a0-a53a-254b86310674/9274fdd5-dd8f-49a0-a53a-254b86310674.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9274fdd5-dd8f-49a0-a53a-254b86310674/9274fdd5-dd8f-49a0-a53a-254b86310674.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9274fdd5-dd8f-49a0-a53a-254b86310674/9274fdd5-dd8f-49a0-a53a-254b86310674.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Energy officials are boosted by plans for a pair of gas fired power plants in W.Va. 
--PEIA Finance Board ready for final hearing of the year on increases
--More tax trouble for the companies of the family of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Energy officials are boosted by plans for a pair of gas fired power plants in W.Va. <br />--PEIA Finance Board ready for final hearing of the year on increases<br />--More tax trouble for the companies of the family of Senator Jim Justice<br />--In Sports, lots of frustration for Mountaineer football ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>935</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-14-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-14-25--68564797</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Folks are remembering a lost coal miner as a true hero<br />--PEIA Finance Board gets another earful from state workers<br />--SNAP benefits are back in place with the government shutdown over<br />--In Sports: The high school football playoffs start tonight and WVU wins the basketball Backyard Brawl <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68564797</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:55:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68564797/podcast_11_14_25.mp3" length="23555890" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfeaa5e4-1a4d-4ab8-9e2d-920c38b0b25c/cfeaa5e4-1a4d-4ab8-9e2d-920c38b0b25c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfeaa5e4-1a4d-4ab8-9e2d-920c38b0b25c/cfeaa5e4-1a4d-4ab8-9e2d-920c38b0b25c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfeaa5e4-1a4d-4ab8-9e2d-920c38b0b25c/cfeaa5e4-1a4d-4ab8-9e2d-920c38b0b25c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Folks are remembering a lost coal miner as a true hero
--PEIA Finance Board gets another earful from state workers
--SNAP benefits are back in place with the government shutdown over
--In Sports: The high school...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Folks are remembering a lost coal miner as a true hero<br />--PEIA Finance Board gets another earful from state workers<br />--SNAP benefits are back in place with the government shutdown over<br />--In Sports: The high school football playoffs start tonight and WVU wins the basketball Backyard Brawl <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>982</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-13-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-13-25--68552215</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The longest Government shutdown in history<br />--The U.S. EPA Administrator visits West Virginia<br />--Crews continue to dewater a Nicholas County mine where a miner remains unaccounted for<br />--In Sports: Marshall wins over WVU in soccer <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68552215</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:31:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68552215/podcast_11_13_25.mp3" length="22308160" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89a1ec10-f362-4e0d-8382-bc08f25b8c4a/89a1ec10-f362-4e0d-8382-bc08f25b8c4a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89a1ec10-f362-4e0d-8382-bc08f25b8c4a/89a1ec10-f362-4e0d-8382-bc08f25b8c4a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89a1ec10-f362-4e0d-8382-bc08f25b8c4a/89a1ec10-f362-4e0d-8382-bc08f25b8c4a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The longest Government shutdown in history
--The U.S. EPA Administrator visits West Virginia
--Crews continue to dewater a Nicholas County mine where a miner remains unaccounted for
--In Sports: Marshall wins over...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The longest Government shutdown in history<br />--The U.S. EPA Administrator visits West Virginia<br />--Crews continue to dewater a Nicholas County mine where a miner remains unaccounted for<br />--In Sports: Marshall wins over WVU in soccer <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-12-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-12-25--68534968</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Congressman Riley Moore believes the House will approve the measure to reopen the federal government today<br />--Governor Morrisey says the search for a missing coal miner is still very much a rescue operation<br />--Barbour County's Superintendent says consolidation of the county's middle schools was the best move for the current situation<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod and Gibbie talk about this weekend's road tests for the Mountaineers and Thundering Herd <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68534968</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:38:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68534968/podcast_11_12_25.mp3" length="21383335" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/facd3cf3-8898-4e92-bcc4-463fa0a7e0b5/facd3cf3-8898-4e92-bcc4-463fa0a7e0b5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/facd3cf3-8898-4e92-bcc4-463fa0a7e0b5/facd3cf3-8898-4e92-bcc4-463fa0a7e0b5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/facd3cf3-8898-4e92-bcc4-463fa0a7e0b5/facd3cf3-8898-4e92-bcc4-463fa0a7e0b5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Congressman Riley Moore believes the House will approve the measure to reopen the federal government today
--Governor Morrisey says the search for a missing coal miner is still very much a rescue operation
--Barbour...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Congressman Riley Moore believes the House will approve the measure to reopen the federal government today<br />--Governor Morrisey says the search for a missing coal miner is still very much a rescue operation<br />--Barbour County's Superintendent says consolidation of the county's middle schools was the best move for the current situation<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod and Gibbie talk about this weekend's road tests for the Mountaineers and Thundering Herd <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-11-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-11-25--68520681</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--The difficult search for a missing miner underground in Nicholas County is ongoing<br />--The U.S. Senate okays the clean resolution to reopen the government pending the House vote<br />--A Kanawha County Judge rules the Governor has the authority to send guard troops to DC<br />--In Sports:  WVU women qualify for the NCAA tournament<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68520681</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:58:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68520681/podcast_11_11_25.mp3" length="21558895" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f840da3e-bb2c-4483-b7cd-c1e96caa328b/f840da3e-bb2c-4483-b7cd-c1e96caa328b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f840da3e-bb2c-4483-b7cd-c1e96caa328b/f840da3e-bb2c-4483-b7cd-c1e96caa328b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f840da3e-bb2c-4483-b7cd-c1e96caa328b/f840da3e-bb2c-4483-b7cd-c1e96caa328b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
--The difficult search for a missing miner underground in Nicholas County is ongoing
--The U.S. Senate okays the clean resolution to reopen the government pending the House vote
--A Kanawha County Judge rules the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--The difficult search for a missing miner underground in Nicholas County is ongoing<br />--The U.S. Senate okays the clean resolution to reopen the government pending the House vote<br />--A Kanawha County Judge rules the Governor has the authority to send guard troops to DC<br />--In Sports:  WVU women qualify for the NCAA tournament<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>899</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-10-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-10-25--68494976</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A search and rescue operation continues for a missing worker in a flooded Nicholas County coal mine<br />--A major fire is burning in an old warehouse type building in downtown Charleston<br />--We appear much closer to an end to the ongoing Government Shutdown<br />--In Sports: High school teams know who and when they'll play in the first round of the high school football playoffs]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68494976</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:47:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68494976/podcast_11_10_25.mp3" length="21696208" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c12e6075-e48a-476d-8262-ecf6613e9c39/c12e6075-e48a-476d-8262-ecf6613e9c39.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c12e6075-e48a-476d-8262-ecf6613e9c39/c12e6075-e48a-476d-8262-ecf6613e9c39.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c12e6075-e48a-476d-8262-ecf6613e9c39/c12e6075-e48a-476d-8262-ecf6613e9c39.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A search and rescue operation continues for a missing worker in a flooded Nicholas County coal mine
--A major fire is burning in an old warehouse type building in downtown Charleston
--We appear much closer to an end...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A search and rescue operation continues for a missing worker in a flooded Nicholas County coal mine<br />--A major fire is burning in an old warehouse type building in downtown Charleston<br />--We appear much closer to an end to the ongoing Government Shutdown<br />--In Sports: High school teams know who and when they'll play in the first round of the high school football playoffs]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>904</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-7-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-7-25--68460227</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A West Virginia coal miner is killed on the job<br />--Officials at Yeager Airport antcipate flights to be impacted by an FAA scaleback of flights nationally by 10 percent<br />--Roane County School Board votes reluctantly for consolidation plan<br />--In Sports; it's the final week of the regular season in high school football and WVU basketball wins their second game <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68460227</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:40:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68460227/podcast_11_7_25.mp3" length="22552063" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e5657e47-e935-4963-a97e-17f974cf10f0/e5657e47-e935-4963-a97e-17f974cf10f0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e5657e47-e935-4963-a97e-17f974cf10f0/e5657e47-e935-4963-a97e-17f974cf10f0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e5657e47-e935-4963-a97e-17f974cf10f0/e5657e47-e935-4963-a97e-17f974cf10f0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A West Virginia coal miner is killed on the job
--Officials at Yeager Airport antcipate flights to be impacted by an FAA scaleback of flights nationally by 10 percent
--Roane County School Board votes reluctantly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A West Virginia coal miner is killed on the job<br />--Officials at Yeager Airport antcipate flights to be impacted by an FAA scaleback of flights nationally by 10 percent<br />--Roane County School Board votes reluctantly for consolidation plan<br />--In Sports; it's the final week of the regular season in high school football and WVU basketball wins their second game <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>940</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-6-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-6-25--68445876</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey will be on the road promoting a new rural healthcare plan today<br />--Hope Gas strikes a compromise on a rate increase, Mountaineer Gas' request is opposed by elected leaders in Kanawha County<br />--Embattled Marshall County assessor enters plea agreement to embezzlement charges<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares to take on the Camels in basketball ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68445876</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:47:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68445876/podcast_11_6_25.mp3" length="22078051" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a7d9323-8681-4d9d-9d70-ec91b3859f3d/8a7d9323-8681-4d9d-9d70-ec91b3859f3d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a7d9323-8681-4d9d-9d70-ec91b3859f3d/8a7d9323-8681-4d9d-9d70-ec91b3859f3d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a7d9323-8681-4d9d-9d70-ec91b3859f3d/8a7d9323-8681-4d9d-9d70-ec91b3859f3d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey will be on the road promoting a new rural healthcare plan today
--Hope Gas strikes a compromise on a rate increase, Mountaineer Gas' request is opposed by elected leaders in Kanawha County...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey will be on the road promoting a new rural healthcare plan today<br />--Hope Gas strikes a compromise on a rate increase, Mountaineer Gas' request is opposed by elected leaders in Kanawha County<br />--Embattled Marshall County assessor enters plea agreement to embezzlement charges<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares to take on the Camels in basketball ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>920</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-5-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-5-25--68430556</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Efforts continue in West Virginia to fill the void left by the Government shutdown<br />--Hope Gas and the PSC may have struck a deal on a rate hike request<br />--The state is going to need employees to fill a growing number of jobs<br />--In Sports; the Mountaineers defeat Mt. St. Mary's on opening night of the season and the Ross Hodge era ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68430556</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:34:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68430556/podcast_11_5_25.mp3" length="21199624" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5b558d20-77a7-461f-a629-a3d0e6a90ef8/5b558d20-77a7-461f-a629-a3d0e6a90ef8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5b558d20-77a7-461f-a629-a3d0e6a90ef8/5b558d20-77a7-461f-a629-a3d0e6a90ef8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5b558d20-77a7-461f-a629-a3d0e6a90ef8/5b558d20-77a7-461f-a629-a3d0e6a90ef8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Efforts continue in West Virginia to fill the void left by the Government shutdown
--Hope Gas and the PSC may have struck a deal on a rate hike request
--The state is going to need employees to fill a growing number...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Efforts continue in West Virginia to fill the void left by the Government shutdown<br />--Hope Gas and the PSC may have struck a deal on a rate hike request<br />--The state is going to need employees to fill a growing number of jobs<br />--In Sports; the Mountaineers defeat Mt. St. Mary's on opening night of the season and the Ross Hodge era ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-4-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-4-25--68412623</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia continues the process of trying to help provide food to the hungry amid the government shutdown<br />--Hope Gas customers speak out against a propsoed rate hike<br />--A body found buried in the back yard of a Wheeling home<br />--In Sports; The Mountaineer women's basketball team tips off the season and it's gameday for the WVU men<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68412623</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:56:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68412623/podcast_11_4_25.mp3" length="22320700" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d94373d7-789f-4156-b5c0-bd10fa29e584/d94373d7-789f-4156-b5c0-bd10fa29e584.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d94373d7-789f-4156-b5c0-bd10fa29e584/d94373d7-789f-4156-b5c0-bd10fa29e584.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d94373d7-789f-4156-b5c0-bd10fa29e584/d94373d7-789f-4156-b5c0-bd10fa29e584.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia continues the process of trying to help provide food to the hungry amid the government shutdown
--Hope Gas customers speak out against a propsoed rate hike
--A body found buried in the back yard of a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia continues the process of trying to help provide food to the hungry amid the government shutdown<br />--Hope Gas customers speak out against a propsoed rate hike<br />--A body found buried in the back yard of a Wheeling home<br />--In Sports; The Mountaineer women's basketball team tips off the season and it's gameday for the WVU men<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-3-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-3-25--68397542</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--National Guard troops spend the weekend helping distribute food to those who have lost benefits due to the government shutdown<br />--A Kanawha County Judge will continue hearing evidence in a challenge to the deployment of West Virginia guard troops to DC<br />--Barbour County School Board due to vote on a proposal to close the county's three middle schools<br />--In Sports: A Mountaineer win to build on for WVU<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68397542</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:47:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68397542/podcast_11_3_25.mp3" length="20181376" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20954966-2203-4c8b-b0da-9f8339a3ecc1/20954966-2203-4c8b-b0da-9f8339a3ecc1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20954966-2203-4c8b-b0da-9f8339a3ecc1/20954966-2203-4c8b-b0da-9f8339a3ecc1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20954966-2203-4c8b-b0da-9f8339a3ecc1/20954966-2203-4c8b-b0da-9f8339a3ecc1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
--National Guard troops spend the weekend helping distribute food to those who have lost benefits due to the government shutdown
--A Kanawha County Judge will continue hearing evidence in a challenge to the deployment...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--National Guard troops spend the weekend helping distribute food to those who have lost benefits due to the government shutdown<br />--A Kanawha County Judge will continue hearing evidence in a challenge to the deployment of West Virginia guard troops to DC<br />--Barbour County School Board due to vote on a proposal to close the county's three middle schools<br />--In Sports: A Mountaineer win to build on for WVU<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>841</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-31-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-31-25--68362456</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Government shutdown hits day 31 and many West Virginians are due to lose benefits tomorrow<br />--The sale of four state hospials to the private sector will go forwad today<br />--A dispute between one of the state's largest ambulance companies and one of the state's largest insurance companies<br />---In Spots:  It's a football Friday in West Virginia with high school football tonight, the Mountaineers tomorrow, and a rough Thursday night for Marshall <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68362456</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:09:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68362456/podcast_10_31_25.mp3" length="21314992" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5435e279-cb89-48fe-aa52-6b6e20cdeb67/5435e279-cb89-48fe-aa52-6b6e20cdeb67.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5435e279-cb89-48fe-aa52-6b6e20cdeb67/5435e279-cb89-48fe-aa52-6b6e20cdeb67.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5435e279-cb89-48fe-aa52-6b6e20cdeb67/5435e279-cb89-48fe-aa52-6b6e20cdeb67.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Government shutdown hits day 31 and many West Virginians are due to lose benefits tomorrow
--The sale of four state hospials to the private sector will go forwad today
--A dispute between one of the state's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Government shutdown hits day 31 and many West Virginians are due to lose benefits tomorrow<br />--The sale of four state hospials to the private sector will go forwad today<br />--A dispute between one of the state's largest ambulance companies and one of the state's largest insurance companies<br />---In Spots:  It's a football Friday in West Virginia with high school football tonight, the Mountaineers tomorrow, and a rough Thursday night for Marshall <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>889</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-30-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-30-25--68347897</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--New leadership at the United Mine Workers Union<br />--Concerns abound in West Virginia over the potential of SNAP benefits not being available come Saturday<br />--Parents push back on school consolidation<br />--In Sports: It's Gameday for Marshall and Toronto takes the lead in the World Series<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68347897</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:33:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68347897/podcast_10_30_25.mp3" length="23982250" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/322f804c-5656-43ce-887c-b3b98473e071/322f804c-5656-43ce-887c-b3b98473e071.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/322f804c-5656-43ce-887c-b3b98473e071/322f804c-5656-43ce-887c-b3b98473e071.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/322f804c-5656-43ce-887c-b3b98473e071/322f804c-5656-43ce-887c-b3b98473e071.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
--New leadership at the United Mine Workers Union
--Concerns abound in West Virginia over the potential of SNAP benefits not being available come Saturday
--Parents push back on school consolidation
--In Sports: It's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--New leadership at the United Mine Workers Union<br />--Concerns abound in West Virginia over the potential of SNAP benefits not being available come Saturday<br />--Parents push back on school consolidation<br />--In Sports: It's Gameday for Marshall and Toronto takes the lead in the World Series<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1000</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-29-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-29-25--68331145</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A federal appeals court reverses the suit filed by Cabell County and Huntington against the Big 3 Opioid Distributors<br />--The deal to sell four state-owned hospitals is a go on Friday<br />--Governor Morrisey creates a fundraiser to be matched by the state in response to potential loss of SNAP benefits. <br />--In Sports: Rich Rodriguez talks about his young quarterback <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68331145</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:44:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68331145/podcast_10_29_25.mp3" length="22157680" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/18054fe7-c44d-4d85-9069-da240d1666b2/18054fe7-c44d-4d85-9069-da240d1666b2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/18054fe7-c44d-4d85-9069-da240d1666b2/18054fe7-c44d-4d85-9069-da240d1666b2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/18054fe7-c44d-4d85-9069-da240d1666b2/18054fe7-c44d-4d85-9069-da240d1666b2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A federal appeals court reverses the suit filed by Cabell County and Huntington against the Big 3 Opioid Distributors
--The deal to sell four state-owned hospitals is a go on Friday
--Governor Morrisey creates a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A federal appeals court reverses the suit filed by Cabell County and Huntington against the Big 3 Opioid Distributors<br />--The deal to sell four state-owned hospitals is a go on Friday<br />--Governor Morrisey creates a fundraiser to be matched by the state in response to potential loss of SNAP benefits. <br />--In Sports: Rich Rodriguez talks about his young quarterback <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>924</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-28-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-28-25--68310277</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--There are grave concerns about how West Virginia will deal with a loss of SNAP benefits amid federal government shutdown<br />--PSC is confident Verizon is a different company than when they sold Frontier 15 years ago<br />--A trucker who caused a fatal crash in Morgantown is sentenced<br />--In Sports: A World Series classic 18 inning affair on Monday night <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68310277</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:40:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68310277/podcast_10_28_25.mp3" length="22657399" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/064d5de3-5f93-4c21-94ec-4ae3326010d6/064d5de3-5f93-4c21-94ec-4ae3326010d6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/064d5de3-5f93-4c21-94ec-4ae3326010d6/064d5de3-5f93-4c21-94ec-4ae3326010d6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/064d5de3-5f93-4c21-94ec-4ae3326010d6/064d5de3-5f93-4c21-94ec-4ae3326010d6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--There are grave concerns about how West Virginia will deal with a loss of SNAP benefits amid federal government shutdown
--PSC is confident Verizon is a different company than when they sold Frontier 15 years ago...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--There are grave concerns about how West Virginia will deal with a loss of SNAP benefits amid federal government shutdown<br />--PSC is confident Verizon is a different company than when they sold Frontier 15 years ago<br />--A trucker who caused a fatal crash in Morgantown is sentenced<br />--In Sports: A World Series classic 18 inning affair on Monday night <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-27-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-27-25--68295182</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Another vaccine case may be headed to the Supreme Court<br />--A trial for a 2021 murder case gets started this morning in Charleston<br />--A new book takes a look at families of one of West Virginia's worst industrial tragedies<br />--In Sports: It's cross over season for college football and basketball <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68295182</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:39:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68295182/podcast_10_27_25.mp3" length="20806495" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b704f1d-987a-41d2-8b11-015dd1435c1c/7b704f1d-987a-41d2-8b11-015dd1435c1c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b704f1d-987a-41d2-8b11-015dd1435c1c/7b704f1d-987a-41d2-8b11-015dd1435c1c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b704f1d-987a-41d2-8b11-015dd1435c1c/7b704f1d-987a-41d2-8b11-015dd1435c1c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Another vaccine case may be headed to the Supreme Court
--A trial for a 2021 murder case gets started this morning in Charleston
--A new book takes a look at families of one of West Virginia's worst industrial...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Another vaccine case may be headed to the Supreme Court<br />--A trial for a 2021 murder case gets started this morning in Charleston<br />--A new book takes a look at families of one of West Virginia's worst industrial tragedies<br />--In Sports: It's cross over season for college football and basketball <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>867</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-24-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-24-25--68264150</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A private citizen group is challenging the Governor's authority to send W.Va. Guard troops to D.C.<br />--The Government Shutdown hits 24 days<br />--Jim Justice reacts to Tax Liens form IRS<br />--In Sports: WVU preapares for TCU, high school football matchups, and the World Series begins tonight ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68264150</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:47:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68264150/podcast_10_24_25.mp3" length="21083002" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26337307-72cc-47ee-ada8-528d5ba2238b/26337307-72cc-47ee-ada8-528d5ba2238b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26337307-72cc-47ee-ada8-528d5ba2238b/26337307-72cc-47ee-ada8-528d5ba2238b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/26337307-72cc-47ee-ada8-528d5ba2238b/26337307-72cc-47ee-ada8-528d5ba2238b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A private citizen group is challenging the Governor's authority to send W.Va. Guard troops to D.C.
--The Government Shutdown hits 24 days
--Jim Justice reacts to Tax Liens form IRS
--In Sports: WVU preapares for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A private citizen group is challenging the Governor's authority to send W.Va. Guard troops to D.C.<br />--The Government Shutdown hits 24 days<br />--Jim Justice reacts to Tax Liens form IRS<br />--In Sports: WVU preapares for TCU, high school football matchups, and the World Series begins tonight ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>879</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-23-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-23-25--68251429</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Wood County investigators never gave up on a murder case after 11 years <br />--More tax trouble for U.S. Senator Jim Justice and his family of companies<br />--Yeager Airport officials report FAA and TSA workers have been showing up without fail despite no paycheck<br />--In Sports: Coverage of WVU at the Big XII basketball media day <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68251429</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:33:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68251429/podcast_10_23_25.mp3" length="23764054" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1889d6fc-8a65-4899-89d9-7eee28e2726f/1889d6fc-8a65-4899-89d9-7eee28e2726f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1889d6fc-8a65-4899-89d9-7eee28e2726f/1889d6fc-8a65-4899-89d9-7eee28e2726f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1889d6fc-8a65-4899-89d9-7eee28e2726f/1889d6fc-8a65-4899-89d9-7eee28e2726f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Wood County investigators never gave up on a murder case after 11 years 
--More tax trouble for U.S. Senator Jim Justice and his family of companies
--Yeager Airport officials report FAA and TSA workers have been...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Wood County investigators never gave up on a murder case after 11 years <br />--More tax trouble for U.S. Senator Jim Justice and his family of companies<br />--Yeager Airport officials report FAA and TSA workers have been showing up without fail despite no paycheck<br />--In Sports: Coverage of WVU at the Big XII basketball media day <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>991</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-22-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-22-25--68238006</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An officer involved shooting in Harrison County leaves a suspect dead<br />--State Police and ICE team up for a busy weekend in the Mountain State<br />--An arrest and indictment in an 11 year old murder case in Wood County. <br />--In Sports: quarterback woes continue for the Mountaineers<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68238006</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:38:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68238006/podcast_10_22_25.mp3" length="21049771" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/03c7b275-f45b-4e5a-9fa2-aac479630203/03c7b275-f45b-4e5a-9fa2-aac479630203.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/03c7b275-f45b-4e5a-9fa2-aac479630203/03c7b275-f45b-4e5a-9fa2-aac479630203.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/03c7b275-f45b-4e5a-9fa2-aac479630203/03c7b275-f45b-4e5a-9fa2-aac479630203.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--An officer involved shooting in Harrison County leaves a suspect dead
--State Police and ICE team up for a busy weekend in the Mountain State
--An arrest and indictment in an 11 year old murder case in Wood County. ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An officer involved shooting in Harrison County leaves a suspect dead<br />--State Police and ICE team up for a busy weekend in the Mountain State<br />--An arrest and indictment in an 11 year old murder case in Wood County. <br />--In Sports: quarterback woes continue for the Mountaineers<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>877</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-21-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-21-25--68226416</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--There are breaks in some key hit and run accidents around the state<br />--More tax trouble for U.S. Senator Jim Justice<br />--In Sports it will be the Dodgers and Blue Jays in the World Series <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68226416</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:19:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68226416/podcast_10_21_25.mp3" length="22757092" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fcf68819-1c5b-40e9-b4d5-f5da83b05e4b/fcf68819-1c5b-40e9-b4d5-f5da83b05e4b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fcf68819-1c5b-40e9-b4d5-f5da83b05e4b/fcf68819-1c5b-40e9-b4d5-f5da83b05e4b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fcf68819-1c5b-40e9-b4d5-f5da83b05e4b/fcf68819-1c5b-40e9-b4d5-f5da83b05e4b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--There are breaks in some key hit and run accidents around the state
--More tax trouble for U.S. Senator Jim Justice
--In Sports it will be the Dodgers and Blue Jays in the World Series </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--There are breaks in some key hit and run accidents around the state<br />--More tax trouble for U.S. Senator Jim Justice<br />--In Sports it will be the Dodgers and Blue Jays in the World Series <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>949</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-20-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-20-25--68211752</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--State Police need the public's help in identifying a body found on a rural roadway <br />--No Kings rallies large and small were held in West Virginia Saturday<br />--It's week three of the Government Shutdown<br />--IN Sports:  It's back to the drawing board for the Mountaineers as they try to right the ship ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68211752</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:42:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68211752/podcast_10_20_25.mp3" length="22068646" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e61943f5-4a80-4f11-99b7-af4d0043b85e/e61943f5-4a80-4f11-99b7-af4d0043b85e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e61943f5-4a80-4f11-99b7-af4d0043b85e/e61943f5-4a80-4f11-99b7-af4d0043b85e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e61943f5-4a80-4f11-99b7-af4d0043b85e/e61943f5-4a80-4f11-99b7-af4d0043b85e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--State Police need the public's help in identifying a body found on a rural roadway 
--No Kings rallies large and small were held in West Virginia Saturday
--It's week three of the Government Shutdown
--IN Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--State Police need the public's help in identifying a body found on a rural roadway <br />--No Kings rallies large and small were held in West Virginia Saturday<br />--It's week three of the Government Shutdown<br />--IN Sports:  It's back to the drawing board for the Mountaineers as they try to right the ship ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>920</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning   10-17-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-17-25--68177022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68177022</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:23:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure 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language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1774b5ba-2c7a-4faf-b035-a1b76914d0d3/1774b5ba-2c7a-4faf-b035-a1b76914d0d3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>753</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-10-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-10-25--68088932</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It could be a few weeks before a Raleigh County judge rules in an ongoing challenge to childhood vaccination requirements<br />--Senator Capito says Democrats shoulder the blame for the federal government shutdown, now on day 10<br />--It's Black Walnut Festival time in Spencer<br />--In Sports: some big games tonight in high school football and Marshall prepares to face Old Dominion ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68088932</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:35:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68088932/podcast_10_10_25.mp3" length="23863747" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba2668f8-9071-4a2b-bf40-008aaac05a65/ba2668f8-9071-4a2b-bf40-008aaac05a65.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba2668f8-9071-4a2b-bf40-008aaac05a65/ba2668f8-9071-4a2b-bf40-008aaac05a65.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba2668f8-9071-4a2b-bf40-008aaac05a65/ba2668f8-9071-4a2b-bf40-008aaac05a65.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It could be a few weeks before a Raleigh County judge rules in an ongoing challenge to childhood vaccination requirements
--Senator Capito says Democrats shoulder the blame for the federal government shutdown, now...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It could be a few weeks before a Raleigh County judge rules in an ongoing challenge to childhood vaccination requirements<br />--Senator Capito says Democrats shoulder the blame for the federal government shutdown, now on day 10<br />--It's Black Walnut Festival time in Spencer<br />--In Sports: some big games tonight in high school football and Marshall prepares to face Old Dominion ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>995</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-9-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-9-25--68075028</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More testimony today in the Raleigh County court case over required vaccinations for children vs. religious exemptions<br />--A Charleston teen is headed to prison for life for his role in the death of another and a Kanawha County jury has acquitted a man of involvement in a shooting that incited panic at a youth soccer tournament<br />--The Berkeley County sheriff defense actions of his deputies in a fatal officer involved shooting<br />--In Sports: the WVSSAC suspends Braxton County's football coach for a year ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68075028</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:24:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68075028/podcast_10_9_25.mp3" length="23379703" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9888c2b3-a628-4e7f-a762-aeabc5fdb9a0/9888c2b3-a628-4e7f-a762-aeabc5fdb9a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9888c2b3-a628-4e7f-a762-aeabc5fdb9a0/9888c2b3-a628-4e7f-a762-aeabc5fdb9a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9888c2b3-a628-4e7f-a762-aeabc5fdb9a0/9888c2b3-a628-4e7f-a762-aeabc5fdb9a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--More testimony today in the Raleigh County court case over required vaccinations for children vs. religious exemptions
--A Charleston teen is headed to prison for life for his role in the death of another and a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More testimony today in the Raleigh County court case over required vaccinations for children vs. religious exemptions<br />--A Charleston teen is headed to prison for life for his role in the death of another and a Kanawha County jury has acquitted a man of involvement in a shooting that incited panic at a youth soccer tournament<br />--The Berkeley County sheriff defense actions of his deputies in a fatal officer involved shooting<br />--In Sports: the WVSSAC suspends Braxton County's football coach for a year ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>975</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-8-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-8-25--68060784</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An overnight pileup on the West Virginia Turnpike is cleared up<br />--Updates to lawmakers on flood recovery<br />--The state's Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management takes a major hit over claims in the Miracle Meadows case<br />--In Sports the WVSSAC playoff rankings for the week are posted <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68060784</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:26:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68060784/podcast_10_8_25.mp3" length="21171409" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/48bf48a7-1f0d-4e02-af79-5ae9312701ce/48bf48a7-1f0d-4e02-af79-5ae9312701ce.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/48bf48a7-1f0d-4e02-af79-5ae9312701ce/48bf48a7-1f0d-4e02-af79-5ae9312701ce.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/48bf48a7-1f0d-4e02-af79-5ae9312701ce/48bf48a7-1f0d-4e02-af79-5ae9312701ce.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--An overnight pileup on the West Virginia Turnpike is cleared up
--Updates to lawmakers on flood recovery
--The state's Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management takes a major hit over claims in the Miracle Meadows...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An overnight pileup on the West Virginia Turnpike is cleared up<br />--Updates to lawmakers on flood recovery<br />--The state's Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management takes a major hit over claims in the Miracle Meadows case<br />--In Sports the WVSSAC playoff rankings for the week are posted <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-7-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-7-25--68045747</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Changes are coming for those who get Medicaid coverage in West Virginia<br />--A public swearing in for the newest member of the state Supreme Court<br />--A drive-by shooting trial in Charleston continues today<br />--In Sports: The latest MetroNews Power Poll in high school football is out <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68045747</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:43:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68045747/podcast_10_7_25.mp3" length="22782799" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be1ff035-94cd-4223-9d6e-40a2d03d5a3a/be1ff035-94cd-4223-9d6e-40a2d03d5a3a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be1ff035-94cd-4223-9d6e-40a2d03d5a3a/be1ff035-94cd-4223-9d6e-40a2d03d5a3a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be1ff035-94cd-4223-9d6e-40a2d03d5a3a/be1ff035-94cd-4223-9d6e-40a2d03d5a3a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Changes are coming for those who get Medicaid coverage in West Virginia
--A public swearing in for the newest member of the state Supreme Court
--A drive-by shooting trial in Charleston continues today
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Changes are coming for those who get Medicaid coverage in West Virginia<br />--A public swearing in for the newest member of the state Supreme Court<br />--A drive-by shooting trial in Charleston continues today<br />--In Sports: The latest MetroNews Power Poll in high school football is out <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>950</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-6-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-6-25--68029108</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Hospitals are worried about the potential increase in cost for the H-1B visas in the recruitment of foreign doctors<br />--State lawmakers are in Charleston for interim meetings<br />--Senator Capito says the threat of federal job losses is real as the government shutdown continues<br />--In Sports: WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez says each member of the Mountaineer family needs to look within to determine if they are doing everything they can to win <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68029108</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:24:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68029108/podcast_10_6_25.mp3" length="21190846" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f88499c-545b-4e5b-81ca-a040bb587954/0f88499c-545b-4e5b-81ca-a040bb587954.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f88499c-545b-4e5b-81ca-a040bb587954/0f88499c-545b-4e5b-81ca-a040bb587954.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f88499c-545b-4e5b-81ca-a040bb587954/0f88499c-545b-4e5b-81ca-a040bb587954.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Hospitals are worried about the potential increase in cost for the H-1B visas in the recruitment of foreign doctors
--State lawmakers are in Charleston for interim meetings
--Senator Capito says the threat of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Hospitals are worried about the potential increase in cost for the H-1B visas in the recruitment of foreign doctors<br />--State lawmakers are in Charleston for interim meetings<br />--Senator Capito says the threat of federal job losses is real as the government shutdown continues<br />--In Sports: WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez says each member of the Mountaineer family needs to look within to determine if they are doing everything they can to win <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-3-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-3-25--67997993</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey says WV will help keep open a couple of National Park Service units duuring the federal government shutdown<br />--Two more vaccination lawsuits are filed in West Virginia courts<br />--A bust in Mercer County is the biggest haul of illegal drugs ever in West Virginia <br />--In Sports: the high school football season hits the halfway point and WVU plays a rare Friday night game on the road with a very late kickoff. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67997993</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:36:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67997993/podcast_10_3_25.mp3" length="24557209" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c4a0855-292e-4f1e-b88e-23cf58d7d1d7/4c4a0855-292e-4f1e-b88e-23cf58d7d1d7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c4a0855-292e-4f1e-b88e-23cf58d7d1d7/4c4a0855-292e-4f1e-b88e-23cf58d7d1d7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4c4a0855-292e-4f1e-b88e-23cf58d7d1d7/4c4a0855-292e-4f1e-b88e-23cf58d7d1d7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Patrick Morrisey says WV will help keep open a couple of National Park Service units duuring the federal government shutdown
--Two more vaccination lawsuits are filed in West Virginia courts
--A bust in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey says WV will help keep open a couple of National Park Service units duuring the federal government shutdown<br />--Two more vaccination lawsuits are filed in West Virginia courts<br />--A bust in Mercer County is the biggest haul of illegal drugs ever in West Virginia <br />--In Sports: the high school football season hits the halfway point and WVU plays a rare Friday night game on the road with a very late kickoff. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1024</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-2-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-2-25--67984363</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's day two of the Government shutdown and a number of West Virginians who work for the feds are impacted<br />--A plane had to make an emergency landing in Monongalia County<br />--State Board of Education President Paul Hardesty pulls no punches in his criticism of lawmakers and the state of public education<br />--In Sports: The Reds' season is over and WVU prepares for a long and difficult road trip]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67984363</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:50:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67984363/podcast_10_2_25.mp3" length="22844872" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/180ee2e6-aee5-4b6a-a0ba-5ab507ed9465/180ee2e6-aee5-4b6a-a0ba-5ab507ed9465.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/180ee2e6-aee5-4b6a-a0ba-5ab507ed9465/180ee2e6-aee5-4b6a-a0ba-5ab507ed9465.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/180ee2e6-aee5-4b6a-a0ba-5ab507ed9465/180ee2e6-aee5-4b6a-a0ba-5ab507ed9465.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--It's day two of the Government shutdown and a number of West Virginians who work for the feds are impacted
--A plane had to make an emergency landing in Monongalia County
--State Board of Education President Paul...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's day two of the Government shutdown and a number of West Virginians who work for the feds are impacted<br />--A plane had to make an emergency landing in Monongalia County<br />--State Board of Education President Paul Hardesty pulls no punches in his criticism of lawmakers and the state of public education<br />--In Sports: The Reds' season is over and WVU prepares for a long and difficult road trip]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>952</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-1-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-1-25--67966755</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The federal government is partially shutdown this morning <br />--Two people are dead and three hurt in a fire in Jefferson County<br />--A Putnam County plant is looking for additional workers fast as demand grows for their product <br />--In Sports: Football coaches address the media and the MLB Wildcard Games are underway <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67966755</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:35:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67966755/podcast_10_1_25.mp3" length="21280507" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f77fc6c7-d1b8-4467-abf3-03e0eeaf4091/f77fc6c7-d1b8-4467-abf3-03e0eeaf4091.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f77fc6c7-d1b8-4467-abf3-03e0eeaf4091/f77fc6c7-d1b8-4467-abf3-03e0eeaf4091.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f77fc6c7-d1b8-4467-abf3-03e0eeaf4091/f77fc6c7-d1b8-4467-abf3-03e0eeaf4091.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The federal government is partially shutdown this morning 
--Two people are dead and three hurt in a fire in Jefferson County
--A Putnam County plant is looking for additional workers fast as demand grows for their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The federal government is partially shutdown this morning <br />--Two people are dead and three hurt in a fire in Jefferson County<br />--A Putnam County plant is looking for additional workers fast as demand grows for their product <br />--In Sports: Football coaches address the media and the MLB Wildcard Games are underway <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>887</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-30-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-30-25--67949876</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Counties where the MVP runs will reap significant tax benefits from the gas line<br />--The coal industry hails a big boost from President Donald Trump<br />--A West Virginia fisherman got more than he expected on the back of his boat<br />--In Sports: Hope Gas leaders talk about buying the naming rights to Hope Coliseum at WVU<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67949876</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:46:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67949876/podcast_9_30_25.mp3" length="24152794" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9306242e-0f7c-423f-9d98-6f9985811237/9306242e-0f7c-423f-9d98-6f9985811237.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9306242e-0f7c-423f-9d98-6f9985811237/9306242e-0f7c-423f-9d98-6f9985811237.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9306242e-0f7c-423f-9d98-6f9985811237/9306242e-0f7c-423f-9d98-6f9985811237.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Counties where the MVP runs will reap significant tax benefits from the gas line
--The coal industry hails a big boost from President Donald Trump
--A West Virginia fisherman got more than he expected on the back of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Counties where the MVP runs will reap significant tax benefits from the gas line<br />--The coal industry hails a big boost from President Donald Trump<br />--A West Virginia fisherman got more than he expected on the back of his boat<br />--In Sports: Hope Gas leaders talk about buying the naming rights to Hope Coliseum at WVU<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1007</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-29-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-29-25--67938699</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Comments on the MARL line to the PSC are exclusively negative<br />--Raleigh County Commission tries to tackle problems with panhandling<br />--Federal Judge John Copenhaver turns 100<br />--In Sports: Back to the drawing board for both Marshall and WVU after rough weekend outings ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67938699</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:47:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67938699/podcast_9_29_25.mp3" length="19696078" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5efc9ada-c06b-4bcb-9f71-4c19fded2011/5efc9ada-c06b-4bcb-9f71-4c19fded2011.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5efc9ada-c06b-4bcb-9f71-4c19fded2011/5efc9ada-c06b-4bcb-9f71-4c19fded2011.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5efc9ada-c06b-4bcb-9f71-4c19fded2011/5efc9ada-c06b-4bcb-9f71-4c19fded2011.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Comments on the MARL line to the PSC are exclusively negative
--Raleigh County Commission tries to tackle problems with panhandling
--Federal Judge John Copenhaver turns 100
--In Sports: Back to the drawing board...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Comments on the MARL line to the PSC are exclusively negative<br />--Raleigh County Commission tries to tackle problems with panhandling<br />--Federal Judge John Copenhaver turns 100<br />--In Sports: Back to the drawing board for both Marshall and WVU after rough weekend outings ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>821</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews  This Morning 9-26-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-26-25--67907254</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU President goes underground in a West Virginia coal mine<br />--Start getting used to calling is "Hope Coliseum"<br />--DHS reports they have gotten a much better handle on turnover among their personnel<br />--In Sports: It's a football Friday, we'll talk high school games as well as preview WVU and Marshall's weekend matchups<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67907254</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:05:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67907254/podcast_9_26_25.mp3" length="23130157" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d72e191-e90b-443c-bcf4-5716c4dfa1a0/1d72e191-e90b-443c-bcf4-5716c4dfa1a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d72e191-e90b-443c-bcf4-5716c4dfa1a0/1d72e191-e90b-443c-bcf4-5716c4dfa1a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d72e191-e90b-443c-bcf4-5716c4dfa1a0/1d72e191-e90b-443c-bcf4-5716c4dfa1a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--WVU President goes underground in a West Virginia coal mine
--Start getting used to calling is "Hope Coliseum"
--DHS reports they have gotten a much better handle on turnover among their personnel
--In Sports: It's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU President goes underground in a West Virginia coal mine<br />--Start getting used to calling is "Hope Coliseum"<br />--DHS reports they have gotten a much better handle on turnover among their personnel<br />--In Sports: It's a football Friday, we'll talk high school games as well as preview WVU and Marshall's weekend matchups<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>964</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-25-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-25-25--67892121</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Rainfall creates some situations overnight in parts of West Virginia<br />--The President of WVU continues travelling the state and visiting with those served by the university<br />--Three bodies found in Berkeley County a result of a double-murder/suicide<br />--In Sports: The unique story of a WVU defensive back ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67892121</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:37:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67892121/podcast_9_25_25_1.mp3" length="21214672" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/64c00c1a-056f-442c-a03f-9e15b882cd44/64c00c1a-056f-442c-a03f-9e15b882cd44.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/64c00c1a-056f-442c-a03f-9e15b882cd44/64c00c1a-056f-442c-a03f-9e15b882cd44.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/64c00c1a-056f-442c-a03f-9e15b882cd44/64c00c1a-056f-442c-a03f-9e15b882cd44.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Rainfall creates some situations overnight in parts of West Virginia
--The President of WVU continues travelling the state and visiting with those served by the university
--Three bodies found in Berkeley County a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Rainfall creates some situations overnight in parts of West Virginia<br />--The President of WVU continues travelling the state and visiting with those served by the university<br />--Three bodies found in Berkeley County a result of a double-murder/suicide<br />--In Sports: The unique story of a WVU defensive back ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-24-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-24-25--67876187</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Three Charleston police officers named in a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation<br />--The state's largest Food Bank worries about an action from the USDA<br />--Three bodies were found in a vehicle in Berkeley County<br />--In Sports; WVU has lost the services of quarterback Nicco Marchiol ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67876187</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:22:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67876187/podcast_9_25_25.mp3" length="23224834" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d78d03e1-50b0-4c94-bf6d-f0078d1ab88d/d78d03e1-50b0-4c94-bf6d-f0078d1ab88d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d78d03e1-50b0-4c94-bf6d-f0078d1ab88d/d78d03e1-50b0-4c94-bf6d-f0078d1ab88d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d78d03e1-50b0-4c94-bf6d-f0078d1ab88d/d78d03e1-50b0-4c94-bf6d-f0078d1ab88d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Three Charleston police officers named in a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation
--The state's largest Food Bank worries about an action from the USDA
--Three bodies were found in a vehicle in Berkeley...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Three Charleston police officers named in a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation<br />--The state's largest Food Bank worries about an action from the USDA<br />--Three bodies were found in a vehicle in Berkeley County<br />--In Sports; WVU has lost the services of quarterback Nicco Marchiol ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>968</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-23-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-23-25--67863337</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia finally gets some measurable rain to help turn the tide on a growing drought<br />--Charleston native and college football coach Shawn Clark has died<br />--The Supreme Court heads to Marshall<br />--In Sports: The state high school baseball tournament is also headed to Marshall ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67863337</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:38:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67863337/podcast_9_23_25.mp3" length="22621660" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fbccc4f1-d19f-49ab-bf8f-9a320d5cd9c2/fbccc4f1-d19f-49ab-bf8f-9a320d5cd9c2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fbccc4f1-d19f-49ab-bf8f-9a320d5cd9c2/fbccc4f1-d19f-49ab-bf8f-9a320d5cd9c2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fbccc4f1-d19f-49ab-bf8f-9a320d5cd9c2/fbccc4f1-d19f-49ab-bf8f-9a320d5cd9c2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia finally gets some measurable rain to help turn the tide on a growing drought
--Charleston native and college football coach Shawn Clark has died
--The Supreme Court heads to Marshall
--In Sports: The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia finally gets some measurable rain to help turn the tide on a growing drought<br />--Charleston native and college football coach Shawn Clark has died<br />--The Supreme Court heads to Marshall<br />--In Sports: The state high school baseball tournament is also headed to Marshall ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>943</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-22-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-22-25--67849500</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia rural hospitals will benefit from a stipulation in the One Big Beautiful Bill<br />--Another judge issues a non-ruling in the ongoing debate over vaccinations vs. religious exemptions<br />--A man accused of selling the fentanyl which led to more than 30 overdoses in 24-hours is in jail<br />--In Sports:  WVU heads back to the drawing board after the Big XII opener was a disaster <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67849500</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:02:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67849500/podcast_9_22_25.mp3" length="21153226" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8dcfc093-ebf8-4e30-9aa5-33e87c134763/8dcfc093-ebf8-4e30-9aa5-33e87c134763.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8dcfc093-ebf8-4e30-9aa5-33e87c134763/8dcfc093-ebf8-4e30-9aa5-33e87c134763.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8dcfc093-ebf8-4e30-9aa5-33e87c134763/8dcfc093-ebf8-4e30-9aa5-33e87c134763.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia rural hospitals will benefit from a stipulation in the One Big Beautiful Bill
--Another judge issues a non-ruling in the ongoing debate over vaccinations vs. religious exemptions
--A man accused of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia rural hospitals will benefit from a stipulation in the One Big Beautiful Bill<br />--Another judge issues a non-ruling in the ongoing debate over vaccinations vs. religious exemptions<br />--A man accused of selling the fentanyl which led to more than 30 overdoses in 24-hours is in jail<br />--In Sports:  WVU heads back to the drawing board after the Big XII opener was a disaster <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>882</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-19-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-19-25--67820454</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Thousands pay tribute to Charlie Kirk in Charleston<br />--Senator Capito looks for a resolution to avoid a government shutdown<br />--Drought conditions worsen in West Virginia with no rain in site<br />--In Sports:  Previews of high school and college football for the weekend on this Football Friday<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67820454</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:42:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67820454/podcast_9_19.mp3" length="21614071" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/576c1830-1c29-422d-b1c9-20ba2e9161a9/576c1830-1c29-422d-b1c9-20ba2e9161a9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/576c1830-1c29-422d-b1c9-20ba2e9161a9/576c1830-1c29-422d-b1c9-20ba2e9161a9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/576c1830-1c29-422d-b1c9-20ba2e9161a9/576c1830-1c29-422d-b1c9-20ba2e9161a9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Thousands pay tribute to Charlie Kirk in Charleston
--Senator Capito looks for a resolution to avoid a government shutdown
--Drought conditions worsen in West Virginia with no rain in site
--In Sports:  Previews of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Thousands pay tribute to Charlie Kirk in Charleston<br />--Senator Capito looks for a resolution to avoid a government shutdown<br />--Drought conditions worsen in West Virginia with no rain in site<br />--In Sports:  Previews of high school and college football for the weekend on this Football Friday<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>901</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-18-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-18-25--67805471</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Calhoun County Commission moves forward on the removal of a county commissioner from office<br />--A huge turnout is expected at the Capitol tonight to honor and remember Charlie Kirk<br />--Attorneys for plaintiffs in the suit challenging state vaccine requirements want to become Class Action status<br />--In Sports:  Some big games on the slate in West Virginia high school football this week ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67805471</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:25:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67805471/podcast_9_18_25.mp3" length="23527048" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ae705bd-214a-4e32-89f3-7a40508cbb77/8ae705bd-214a-4e32-89f3-7a40508cbb77.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ae705bd-214a-4e32-89f3-7a40508cbb77/8ae705bd-214a-4e32-89f3-7a40508cbb77.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ae705bd-214a-4e32-89f3-7a40508cbb77/8ae705bd-214a-4e32-89f3-7a40508cbb77.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Calhoun County Commission moves forward on the removal of a county commissioner from office
--A huge turnout is expected at the Capitol tonight to honor and remember Charlie Kirk
--Attorneys for plaintiffs in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Calhoun County Commission moves forward on the removal of a county commissioner from office<br />--A huge turnout is expected at the Capitol tonight to honor and remember Charlie Kirk<br />--Attorneys for plaintiffs in the suit challenging state vaccine requirements want to become Class Action status<br />--In Sports:  Some big games on the slate in West Virginia high school football this week ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>981</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-17-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-17-25--67791750</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Raleigh County judge wants to hear from the state's Chief Medical Officer in the ongoing vaccination controversy<br />--Senator Capito says the Charlie Kirk murder is causing a reevaluation of public appearances and campaigning<br />--A massive monetary gift for Marshall University<br />--In Sports: WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez and Marshall Coach Tony Gibson address the media about this weekend's games ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67791750</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:35:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67791750/podcast_9_17.mp3" length="20688619" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e1445c8-6b7f-4bb9-a461-6f6c7217ff1b/1e1445c8-6b7f-4bb9-a461-6f6c7217ff1b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e1445c8-6b7f-4bb9-a461-6f6c7217ff1b/1e1445c8-6b7f-4bb9-a461-6f6c7217ff1b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e1445c8-6b7f-4bb9-a461-6f6c7217ff1b/1e1445c8-6b7f-4bb9-a461-6f6c7217ff1b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A Raleigh County judge wants to hear from the state's Chief Medical Officer in the ongoing vaccination controversy
--Senator Capito says the Charlie Kirk murder is causing a reevaluation of public appearances and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Raleigh County judge wants to hear from the state's Chief Medical Officer in the ongoing vaccination controversy<br />--Senator Capito says the Charlie Kirk murder is causing a reevaluation of public appearances and campaigning<br />--A massive monetary gift for Marshall University<br />--In Sports: WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez and Marshall Coach Tony Gibson address the media about this weekend's games ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>862</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-16-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-16-25--67777140</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU's campus turns out to remember the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk<br />--Calhoun County School respond to a teacher who is also a County Commissioner being charged with sex related counts against children<br />--The latest Powerball winner in West Virginia comes from Hedgesville<br />--In Sports; The new MetroNews Power Poll is out for high school football <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67777140</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:41:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67777140/podcast_9_16_25.mp3" length="22266151" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dee1b096-5dda-48e5-9692-7546dcd004d8/dee1b096-5dda-48e5-9692-7546dcd004d8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dee1b096-5dda-48e5-9692-7546dcd004d8/dee1b096-5dda-48e5-9692-7546dcd004d8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dee1b096-5dda-48e5-9692-7546dcd004d8/dee1b096-5dda-48e5-9692-7546dcd004d8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--WVU's campus turns out to remember the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk
--Calhoun County School respond to a teacher who is also a County Commissioner being charged with sex related counts against children...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU's campus turns out to remember the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk<br />--Calhoun County School respond to a teacher who is also a County Commissioner being charged with sex related counts against children<br />--The latest Powerball winner in West Virginia comes from Hedgesville<br />--In Sports; The new MetroNews Power Poll is out for high school football <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>928</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  9-15-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-15-25--67763868</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--W.Va. Congressional Delegation downplays chances of a federal government shutdown<br />--The robust funding for broadband expansion in West Virginia may be in peril<br />--A Calhoun County leader faces serious charges after a weekend arrest<br />--In Sports: A thriller ion Morgantown Saturday and Tony Gibson gets his first win as a head coach ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67763868</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:37:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67763868/podcast_9_15_25.mp3" length="20095477" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d61ef88a-9801-4f5e-b90e-40d569cee3a0/d61ef88a-9801-4f5e-b90e-40d569cee3a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d61ef88a-9801-4f5e-b90e-40d569cee3a0/d61ef88a-9801-4f5e-b90e-40d569cee3a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d61ef88a-9801-4f5e-b90e-40d569cee3a0/d61ef88a-9801-4f5e-b90e-40d569cee3a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--W.Va. Congressional Delegation downplays chances of a federal government shutdown
--The robust funding for broadband expansion in West Virginia may be in peril
--A Calhoun County leader faces serious charges after a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--W.Va. Congressional Delegation downplays chances of a federal government shutdown<br />--The robust funding for broadband expansion in West Virginia may be in peril<br />--A Calhoun County leader faces serious charges after a weekend arrest<br />--In Sports: A thriller ion Morgantown Saturday and Tony Gibson gets his first win as a head coach ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>838</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  9-12-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-12-25--67732957</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The vaccine controversy in West Virginia continues to polarize the state and may not be settled soon<br />--The state now has new NIL rules in effect<br />--Former US Senator Joe Manchin is ready to start his book tour<br />--In Sports: Previews of high school football along with the Backyard Brawl and Marshall <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67732957</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:41:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67732957/podcast_9_12_25.mp3" length="22671193" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3dd18c7-7847-48cd-88ba-5c9490ada440/e3dd18c7-7847-48cd-88ba-5c9490ada440.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3dd18c7-7847-48cd-88ba-5c9490ada440/e3dd18c7-7847-48cd-88ba-5c9490ada440.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3dd18c7-7847-48cd-88ba-5c9490ada440/e3dd18c7-7847-48cd-88ba-5c9490ada440.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The vaccine controversy in West Virginia continues to polarize the state and may not be settled soon
--The state now has new NIL rules in effect
--Former US Senator Joe Manchin is ready to start his book tour
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The vaccine controversy in West Virginia continues to polarize the state and may not be settled soon<br />--The state now has new NIL rules in effect<br />--Former US Senator Joe Manchin is ready to start his book tour<br />--In Sports: Previews of high school football along with the Backyard Brawl and Marshall <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>945</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-11-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-11-25--67718007</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia and the country react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk<br />--Remembering 9/11 24 years later<br />--Governror Morrisey unveils an ambitious plan to increase the state's energy production in the future<br />--In Sports: The state's top basketball player will play at Liberty,  plus WVU and Marshall players talk about their next assignment]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67718007</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:47:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67718007/podcast_9_11_25.mp3" length="22673074" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8793e934-583d-458c-8691-176eeb35423a/8793e934-583d-458c-8691-176eeb35423a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8793e934-583d-458c-8691-176eeb35423a/8793e934-583d-458c-8691-176eeb35423a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8793e934-583d-458c-8691-176eeb35423a/8793e934-583d-458c-8691-176eeb35423a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia and the country react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk
--Remembering 9/11 24 years later
--Governror Morrisey unveils an ambitious plan to increase the state's energy production in the future
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia and the country react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk<br />--Remembering 9/11 24 years later<br />--Governror Morrisey unveils an ambitious plan to increase the state's energy production in the future<br />--In Sports: The state's top basketball player will play at Liberty,  plus WVU and Marshall players talk about their next assignment]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>945</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-10-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-10-25--67700165</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The debate over school vaccinations goes to court in Beckley<br />--Lawmakers hear suggestions on shoring up PEIA<br />--The 2026 West Virginia Teacherr of the Year hails from Ohio County <br />--In Sports: WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez and Marshall Coach Tony Gibson address the media about this weekend's games <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67700165</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:39:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67700165/podcast_9_10_25.mp3" length="22688122" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7899f135-a8ac-4840-a793-e37c4ea9f17f/7899f135-a8ac-4840-a793-e37c4ea9f17f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7899f135-a8ac-4840-a793-e37c4ea9f17f/7899f135-a8ac-4840-a793-e37c4ea9f17f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7899f135-a8ac-4840-a793-e37c4ea9f17f/7899f135-a8ac-4840-a793-e37c4ea9f17f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The debate over school vaccinations goes to court in Beckley
--Lawmakers hear suggestions on shoring up PEIA
--The 2026 West Virginia Teacherr of the Year hails from Ohio County 
--In Sports: WVU Coach Rich...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The debate over school vaccinations goes to court in Beckley<br />--Lawmakers hear suggestions on shoring up PEIA<br />--The 2026 West Virginia Teacherr of the Year hails from Ohio County <br />--In Sports: WVU Coach Rich Rodriguez and Marshall Coach Tony Gibson address the media about this weekend's games <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>946</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-9-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-9-25--67688014</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lawmakers get an update on the foster care situation in the state<br />--Governor Morrisey says talks continue on changes to PEIA, but no concensus yet<br />--A Charleston teen is guilty of murder and armed robbery<br />--In Sports:  Two key contributors to the Mountaineers are gone for the season <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67688014</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:37:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67688014/podcast_9_9_25.mp3" length="22184014" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/480db17f-70ad-4090-a3de-c13e4971d590/480db17f-70ad-4090-a3de-c13e4971d590.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/480db17f-70ad-4090-a3de-c13e4971d590/480db17f-70ad-4090-a3de-c13e4971d590.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/480db17f-70ad-4090-a3de-c13e4971d590/480db17f-70ad-4090-a3de-c13e4971d590.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Lawmakers get an update on the foster care situation in the state
--Governor Morrisey says talks continue on changes to PEIA, but no concensus yet
--A Charleston teen is guilty of murder and armed robbery
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lawmakers get an update on the foster care situation in the state<br />--Governor Morrisey says talks continue on changes to PEIA, but no concensus yet<br />--A Charleston teen is guilty of murder and armed robbery<br />--In Sports:  Two key contributors to the Mountaineers are gone for the season <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>925</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-8-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-8-25--67674323</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Vaccination cases continue to pop up in county circuit courts across the state<br />--Two jackspot winning Powerball tickets sold in Texas and Missouri, WV has $1 Million winner<br />--Another community is split over plans for a data center<br />--In Sports:  Not a great college football weekend for West Virginia <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67674323</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:14:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67674323/podcast_9_8_25.mp3" length="21886189" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/155597e3-644c-4048-8d91-35d9b5bd54a5/155597e3-644c-4048-8d91-35d9b5bd54a5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/155597e3-644c-4048-8d91-35d9b5bd54a5/155597e3-644c-4048-8d91-35d9b5bd54a5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/155597e3-644c-4048-8d91-35d9b5bd54a5/155597e3-644c-4048-8d91-35d9b5bd54a5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Vaccination cases continue to pop up in county circuit courts across the state
--Two jackspot winning Powerball tickets sold in Texas and Missouri, WV has $1 Million winner
--Another community is split over plans...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Vaccination cases continue to pop up in county circuit courts across the state<br />--Two jackspot winning Powerball tickets sold in Texas and Missouri, WV has $1 Million winner<br />--Another community is split over plans for a data center<br />--In Sports:  Not a great college football weekend for West Virginia <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-5-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-5-25--67642966</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--PEIA is on solid financial ground--for now, but troubled waters may lie ahead<br />--The Supreme Court is in no rush to get involved in the ongoing controversyover vaccination laws<br />--A teen's murder trial will continue today in Charleston<br />--In Sports: A big night of high school football, plus previews of WVU and Marshall's matchups for the weekend]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67642966</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:33:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67642966/podcast_9_5_25.mp3" length="23658718" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87c9c14a-6b25-4c54-9e2f-ee5aeee4e844/87c9c14a-6b25-4c54-9e2f-ee5aeee4e844.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87c9c14a-6b25-4c54-9e2f-ee5aeee4e844/87c9c14a-6b25-4c54-9e2f-ee5aeee4e844.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87c9c14a-6b25-4c54-9e2f-ee5aeee4e844/87c9c14a-6b25-4c54-9e2f-ee5aeee4e844.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--PEIA is on solid financial ground--for now, but troubled waters may lie ahead
--The Supreme Court is in no rush to get involved in the ongoing controversyover vaccination laws
--A teen's murder trial will continue...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--PEIA is on solid financial ground--for now, but troubled waters may lie ahead<br />--The Supreme Court is in no rush to get involved in the ongoing controversyover vaccination laws<br />--A teen's murder trial will continue today in Charleston<br />--In Sports: A big night of high school football, plus previews of WVU and Marshall's matchups for the weekend]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>986</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-4-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-4-25--67630760</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More challenges to the state's vaccination requirements for school children<br />--The new Education West Virginia teachers union is now moving forward and the first issue is PEIA<br />--A teen goes on trial in Charleston today in a high profile murder case<br />--In Sports;  The NFL kicks off tonight and we hear from WVU and Marshall players ahead of Saturday's games <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67630760</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:36:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67630760/podcast_9_4_25.mp3" length="23120752" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ab59a7d-7496-4c03-9ca5-d0c2dbd6f020/8ab59a7d-7496-4c03-9ca5-d0c2dbd6f020.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ab59a7d-7496-4c03-9ca5-d0c2dbd6f020/8ab59a7d-7496-4c03-9ca5-d0c2dbd6f020.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ab59a7d-7496-4c03-9ca5-d0c2dbd6f020/8ab59a7d-7496-4c03-9ca5-d0c2dbd6f020.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--More challenges to the state's vaccination requirements for school children
--The new Education West Virginia teachers union is now moving forward and the first issue is PEIA
--A teen goes on trial in Charleston...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More challenges to the state's vaccination requirements for school children<br />--The new Education West Virginia teachers union is now moving forward and the first issue is PEIA<br />--A teen goes on trial in Charleston today in a high profile murder case<br />--In Sports;  The NFL kicks off tonight and we hear from WVU and Marshall players ahead of Saturday's games <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>964</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-3-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-3-25--67614019</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Hundreds turn out to remember House Speaker Tim Armstead<br />--A conversation about the future of Charleston's Town Center<br />--A mistrial in a high profile murder case in Fairmont<br />--IN Sports: Rich Rod and Tony Gibson are onto the next task in college football <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67614019</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:20:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67614019/podcast_9_3_25.mp3" length="20398945" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/03b16b06-4472-4a6d-a4b7-6206a9efccf0/03b16b06-4472-4a6d-a4b7-6206a9efccf0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/03b16b06-4472-4a6d-a4b7-6206a9efccf0/03b16b06-4472-4a6d-a4b7-6206a9efccf0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/03b16b06-4472-4a6d-a4b7-6206a9efccf0/03b16b06-4472-4a6d-a4b7-6206a9efccf0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Hundreds turn out to remember House Speaker Tim Armstead
--A conversation about the future of Charleston's Town Center
--A mistrial in a high profile murder case in Fairmont
--IN Sports: Rich Rod and Tony Gibson are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Hundreds turn out to remember House Speaker Tim Armstead<br />--A conversation about the future of Charleston's Town Center<br />--A mistrial in a high profile murder case in Fairmont<br />--IN Sports: Rich Rod and Tony Gibson are onto the next task in college football <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>850</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-2-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-2-25--67592946</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Discussions continue on PEIA solutions<br />--Worries continue about changes to Medicaid<br />--Marshall President Brad Smith touts the benefits of data centers to West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Bill Belichick's debut as head coach at North Carolina was not pleasant <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67592946</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:36:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67592946/podcast_9_2_25.mp3" length="22637335" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/685d222e-7544-45f1-9e7a-ecedc42c0903/685d222e-7544-45f1-9e7a-ecedc42c0903.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/685d222e-7544-45f1-9e7a-ecedc42c0903/685d222e-7544-45f1-9e7a-ecedc42c0903.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/685d222e-7544-45f1-9e7a-ecedc42c0903/685d222e-7544-45f1-9e7a-ecedc42c0903.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Discussions continue on PEIA solutions
--Worries continue about changes to Medicaid
--Marshall President Brad Smith touts the benefits of data centers to West Virginia
--In Sports: Bill Belichick's debut as head...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Discussions continue on PEIA solutions<br />--Worries continue about changes to Medicaid<br />--Marshall President Brad Smith touts the benefits of data centers to West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Bill Belichick's debut as head coach at North Carolina was not pleasant <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  9-1-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-1-25--67579231</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67579231</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:24:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67579231/metronews_this_morning_9_1_25.mp3" length="19429603" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2592ce4-87bd-4728-811d-bbf5f82c936a/f2592ce4-87bd-4728-811d-bbf5f82c936a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2592ce4-87bd-4728-811d-bbf5f82c936a/f2592ce4-87bd-4728-811d-bbf5f82c936a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2592ce4-87bd-4728-811d-bbf5f82c936a/f2592ce4-87bd-4728-811d-bbf5f82c936a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>810</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-29-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-29-25--67551947</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Senators Capito and Justice call out lawmakers for lack of work on economic development<br />--Services set for Tuesday for late Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead to be held in the House of Delegates Chamber <br />--A Monongalia County jury took hardly any time to find a Texas man guilty of a Morgantown murder <br />--In Sports: High school football season is underway and WVU and Marshall are on the eve of the 2025 openers. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67551947</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:36:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67551947/podcast_8_29_25.mp3" length="21505600" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/64c02fb3-990e-4d2c-8d3c-dcb8f304e08d/64c02fb3-990e-4d2c-8d3c-dcb8f304e08d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/64c02fb3-990e-4d2c-8d3c-dcb8f304e08d/64c02fb3-990e-4d2c-8d3c-dcb8f304e08d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/64c02fb3-990e-4d2c-8d3c-dcb8f304e08d/64c02fb3-990e-4d2c-8d3c-dcb8f304e08d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Senators Capito and Justice call out lawmakers for lack of work on economic development
--Services set for Tuesday for late Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead to be held in the House of Delegates Chamber 
--A...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Senators Capito and Justice call out lawmakers for lack of work on economic development<br />--Services set for Tuesday for late Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead to be held in the House of Delegates Chamber <br />--A Monongalia County jury took hardly any time to find a Texas man guilty of a Morgantown murder <br />--In Sports: High school football season is underway and WVU and Marshall are on the eve of the 2025 openers. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-28-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-28-25--67541179</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--House Speaker says they'll wait and see what the courts decide on vaccination controversey<br />--Governro Morrisey and Senators Capito and Justice to address the Business Summit today at the Greenbrier<br />--U.S. Attorney in Northern W.Va. details a major drug confiscation from an investigation<br />--In Sports:  It's the opening night of high school football in West Virginia <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67541179</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:03:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67541179/podcast_8_28_25.mp3" length="23915788" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd45c1b2-d5a2-4056-9a57-f01b8f2d0e1e/bd45c1b2-d5a2-4056-9a57-f01b8f2d0e1e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd45c1b2-d5a2-4056-9a57-f01b8f2d0e1e/bd45c1b2-d5a2-4056-9a57-f01b8f2d0e1e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd45c1b2-d5a2-4056-9a57-f01b8f2d0e1e/bd45c1b2-d5a2-4056-9a57-f01b8f2d0e1e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--House Speaker says they'll wait and see what the courts decide on vaccination controversey
--Governro Morrisey and Senators Capito and Justice to address the Business Summit today at the Greenbrier
--U.S. Attorney...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--House Speaker says they'll wait and see what the courts decide on vaccination controversey<br />--Governro Morrisey and Senators Capito and Justice to address the Business Summit today at the Greenbrier<br />--U.S. Attorney in Northern W.Va. details a major drug confiscation from an investigation<br />--In Sports:  It's the opening night of high school football in West Virginia <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>997</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-27-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-27-25--67529028</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state mourns the passing of Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead<br />--Chilling facts in a high profile murder trial in Morgantown as testimony continues today<br />--The Business Summit at the Greenbrier starts today<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod and Tony Gibson prepare for their debut games at new schools this weekend <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67529028</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:38:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67529028/podcast_8_27_25.mp3" length="23239882" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0429ec8b-d8c7-4e95-a40a-63853f84eaff/0429ec8b-d8c7-4e95-a40a-63853f84eaff.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0429ec8b-d8c7-4e95-a40a-63853f84eaff/0429ec8b-d8c7-4e95-a40a-63853f84eaff.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0429ec8b-d8c7-4e95-a40a-63853f84eaff/0429ec8b-d8c7-4e95-a40a-63853f84eaff.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The state mourns the passing of Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead
--Chilling facts in a high profile murder trial in Morgantown as testimony continues today
--The Business Summit at the Greenbrier starts today
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state mourns the passing of Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead<br />--Chilling facts in a high profile murder trial in Morgantown as testimony continues today<br />--The Business Summit at the Greenbrier starts today<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod and Tony Gibson prepare for their debut games at new schools this weekend <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>969</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-26-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-26-25--67516734</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Two cases involving school vaccination requirements will be combined<br />--Quick action by Good Samaritans saves a life in Boone County<br />--Potomac Edison seeks approval of a stretch of the controversial MARL project in Jefferson County<br />--IN Sports: The lid comes off soo for the high school football season ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67516734</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:23:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67516734/podcast_8_26_25.mp3" length="24453127" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85f63985-ca7d-4958-9d27-4d51a95cc426/85f63985-ca7d-4958-9d27-4d51a95cc426.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85f63985-ca7d-4958-9d27-4d51a95cc426/85f63985-ca7d-4958-9d27-4d51a95cc426.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85f63985-ca7d-4958-9d27-4d51a95cc426/85f63985-ca7d-4958-9d27-4d51a95cc426.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Two cases involving school vaccination requirements will be combined
--Quick action by Good Samaritans saves a life in Boone County
--Potomac Edison seeks approval of a stretch of the controversial MARL project in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Two cases involving school vaccination requirements will be combined<br />--Quick action by Good Samaritans saves a life in Boone County<br />--Potomac Edison seeks approval of a stretch of the controversial MARL project in Jefferson County<br />--IN Sports: The lid comes off soo for the high school football season ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1019</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-25-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-25-25--67503844</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Senator Capito backs use of the National Guard to patrol the DC streets<br />--ACLU challenges AG McCuskey's efforts to consolidate vaccination lawsuits<br />--A high profile Morgantown murder trial to start today<br />--In Sports: The 2025 class of the WVU Sports HOF is announced and it's game week for high school and college teams in WV <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67503844</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:40:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67503844/podcast_8_25_25.mp3" length="21401518" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c14509da-fe9c-4a17-9f6a-a9f155af0a36/c14509da-fe9c-4a17-9f6a-a9f155af0a36.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c14509da-fe9c-4a17-9f6a-a9f155af0a36/c14509da-fe9c-4a17-9f6a-a9f155af0a36.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c14509da-fe9c-4a17-9f6a-a9f155af0a36/c14509da-fe9c-4a17-9f6a-a9f155af0a36.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Senator Capito backs use of the National Guard to patrol the DC streets
--ACLU challenges AG McCuskey's efforts to consolidate vaccination lawsuits
--A high profile Morgantown murder trial to start today
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Senator Capito backs use of the National Guard to patrol the DC streets<br />--ACLU challenges AG McCuskey's efforts to consolidate vaccination lawsuits<br />--A high profile Morgantown murder trial to start today<br />--In Sports: The 2025 class of the WVU Sports HOF is announced and it's game week for high school and college teams in WV <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>892</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-22-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-22-25--67476996</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--There's a legal challenge to Governor Morrisey's deployment of the National Guard to Washington D.C. <br />--There are proposals on the table aimed at shoring up PEIA<br />--After nine long years, Richwood Middle and High School students finally have a permanent school<br />--In Sports: Marshall players are ready to pay a visit between the hedges ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67476996</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:21:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67476996/podcast_8_22_25.mp3" length="22484974" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b07d3d01-72b0-418c-82b2-32abac9d7c2f/b07d3d01-72b0-418c-82b2-32abac9d7c2f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b07d3d01-72b0-418c-82b2-32abac9d7c2f/b07d3d01-72b0-418c-82b2-32abac9d7c2f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b07d3d01-72b0-418c-82b2-32abac9d7c2f/b07d3d01-72b0-418c-82b2-32abac9d7c2f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--There's a legal challenge to Governor Morrisey's deployment of the National Guard to Washington D.C. 
--There are proposals on the table aimed at shoring up PEIA
--After nine long years, Richwood Middle and High...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--There's a legal challenge to Governor Morrisey's deployment of the National Guard to Washington D.C. <br />--There are proposals on the table aimed at shoring up PEIA<br />--After nine long years, Richwood Middle and High School students finally have a permanent school<br />--In Sports: Marshall players are ready to pay a visit between the hedges ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>937</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-21-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-21-25--67466234</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Davis' Mayor reacts to a controversial DEP ruling<br />--State AG wants to see school vax lawsuits combined<br />--Elkins will honor three officers who saved an elderly man's life <br />--In Sports:  A court victory for several members of the WVU football team and Tyson Bagent is humbled by a multi-Million dollar contract <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67466234</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:05:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67466234/podcast_8_21_25.mp3" length="20118676" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/54a17f94-c748-40ce-8178-f83972cd11e4/54a17f94-c748-40ce-8178-f83972cd11e4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/54a17f94-c748-40ce-8178-f83972cd11e4/54a17f94-c748-40ce-8178-f83972cd11e4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/54a17f94-c748-40ce-8178-f83972cd11e4/54a17f94-c748-40ce-8178-f83972cd11e4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Davis' Mayor reacts to a controversial DEP ruling
--State AG wants to see school vax lawsuits combined
--Elkins will honor three officers who saved an elderly man's life 
--In Sports:  A court victory for several...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Davis' Mayor reacts to a controversial DEP ruling<br />--State AG wants to see school vax lawsuits combined<br />--Elkins will honor three officers who saved an elderly man's life <br />--In Sports:  A court victory for several members of the WVU football team and Tyson Bagent is humbled by a multi-Million dollar contract <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>839</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-20-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-20-25--67452506</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The controversy over school vaccine requirements heads to the Supreme Court<br />--DEP approves an air quality permit for a controversial Tucker County data center<br />--A murder investigation is underway in Huntington<br />--In Sports: Court drama over the eligibility of several WVU football players]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67452506</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:50:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67452506/podcast_8_20_25.mp3" length="22837348" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8bd335eb-570c-411a-91fc-be68a2c5972f/8bd335eb-570c-411a-91fc-be68a2c5972f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8bd335eb-570c-411a-91fc-be68a2c5972f/8bd335eb-570c-411a-91fc-be68a2c5972f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8bd335eb-570c-411a-91fc-be68a2c5972f/8bd335eb-570c-411a-91fc-be68a2c5972f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The controversy over school vaccine requirements heads to the Supreme Court
--DEP approves an air quality permit for a controversial Tucker County data center
--A murder investigation is underway in Huntington
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The controversy over school vaccine requirements heads to the Supreme Court<br />--DEP approves an air quality permit for a controversial Tucker County data center<br />--A murder investigation is underway in Huntington<br />--In Sports: Court drama over the eligibility of several WVU football players]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>952</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-19-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-19-25--67433914</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Tucker County Commission defends new ambulance fees<br />--The Attorney General goes after another company tied to the Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia<br />--The UMWA pushes back against delays in the new silica dust rules<br />--In Sports: Quincy Wilson is back at his alma mater and ready for his first season as head coach<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67433914</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:43:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67433914/podcast_8_19_25.mp3" length="21933841" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02098345-c194-4844-bb1e-18809824b10d/02098345-c194-4844-bb1e-18809824b10d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02098345-c194-4844-bb1e-18809824b10d/02098345-c194-4844-bb1e-18809824b10d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02098345-c194-4844-bb1e-18809824b10d/02098345-c194-4844-bb1e-18809824b10d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Tucker County Commission defends new ambulance fees
--The Attorney General goes after another company tied to the Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia
--The UMWA pushes back against delays in the new silica dust rules...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Tucker County Commission defends new ambulance fees<br />--The Attorney General goes after another company tied to the Opioid Epidemic in West Virginia<br />--The UMWA pushes back against delays in the new silica dust rules<br />--In Sports: Quincy Wilson is back at his alma mater and ready for his first season as head coach<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-18-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-18-25--67413814</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia is among three states who will sent National Guard troops to Washington D.C. <br />--Another lawsuit over Governor Morrisey's vaccine exemptions<br />--Kathy Mattea talks about her Grand Ole Opry invitation<br />--In Sports: We hear from a couple of West Virginia natives battling in the NFL<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67413814</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:44:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67413814/podcast_8_18_25.mp3" length="21446662" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bcf77dd7-b691-4a48-8fdc-27737d6ce8ed/bcf77dd7-b691-4a48-8fdc-27737d6ce8ed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bcf77dd7-b691-4a48-8fdc-27737d6ce8ed/bcf77dd7-b691-4a48-8fdc-27737d6ce8ed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bcf77dd7-b691-4a48-8fdc-27737d6ce8ed/bcf77dd7-b691-4a48-8fdc-27737d6ce8ed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia is among three states who will sent National Guard troops to Washington D.C. 
--Another lawsuit over Governor Morrisey's vaccine exemptions
--Kathy Mattea talks about her Grand Ole Opry invitation
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia is among three states who will sent National Guard troops to Washington D.C. <br />--Another lawsuit over Governor Morrisey's vaccine exemptions<br />--Kathy Mattea talks about her Grand Ole Opry invitation<br />--In Sports: We hear from a couple of West Virginia natives battling in the NFL<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-15-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-15-25--67376875</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey defends the state's plan to sell four nursing homes to a private company<br />--A couple of counties are fighting push back on newly installed fees<br />--Kanawha County school security has a significant upgrade as students return to school<br />--In Sports: the NFL facing a significant discrimination lawsuit <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67376875</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:30:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67376875/podcast_8_15_25.mp3" length="19905496" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a2b432d-abbb-44a6-b076-0c48ba8e6197/1a2b432d-abbb-44a6-b076-0c48ba8e6197.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a2b432d-abbb-44a6-b076-0c48ba8e6197/1a2b432d-abbb-44a6-b076-0c48ba8e6197.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a2b432d-abbb-44a6-b076-0c48ba8e6197/1a2b432d-abbb-44a6-b076-0c48ba8e6197.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey defends the state's plan to sell four nursing homes to a private company
--A couple of counties are fighting push back on newly installed fees
--Kanawha County school security has a significant...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey defends the state's plan to sell four nursing homes to a private company<br />--A couple of counties are fighting push back on newly installed fees<br />--Kanawha County school security has a significant upgrade as students return to school<br />--In Sports: the NFL facing a significant discrimination lawsuit <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>830</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-14-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-14-25--67366052</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The WVBOE and the state's Charter School Board are at odds over vaccination policy<br />--State Board President Paul Hardesty is calling for a truce between the BOE and Morrisey Administration on disagreements over vax policy<br />--West Virginia Troopers, Guard member, and Corrections Officers will train to aid ICE on West Virginia operations<br />--In Sports: Depth is quickly becoming a big issue for Mountaineer Coach Rich Rodriguez ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67366052</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:40:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67366052/podcast_8_14_25.mp3" length="22905064" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c267d0bf-e575-4897-8a43-6a7f08b10ad6/c267d0bf-e575-4897-8a43-6a7f08b10ad6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c267d0bf-e575-4897-8a43-6a7f08b10ad6/c267d0bf-e575-4897-8a43-6a7f08b10ad6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c267d0bf-e575-4897-8a43-6a7f08b10ad6/c267d0bf-e575-4897-8a43-6a7f08b10ad6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The WVBOE and the state's Charter School Board are at odds over vaccination policy
--State Board President Paul Hardesty is calling for a truce between the BOE and Morrisey Administration on disagreements over vax...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The WVBOE and the state's Charter School Board are at odds over vaccination policy<br />--State Board President Paul Hardesty is calling for a truce between the BOE and Morrisey Administration on disagreements over vax policy<br />--West Virginia Troopers, Guard member, and Corrections Officers will train to aid ICE on West Virginia operations<br />--In Sports: Depth is quickly becoming a big issue for Mountaineer Coach Rich Rodriguez ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>955</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-13-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-13-25--67355257</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state is getting out of the long-term care business<br />--The state Board of Education meets today in Charleston<br />--It's move-in week on the Marshall University campus in Huntington<br />--In Sports: The WV SSAC talks about high school NIL in West Virginia <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67355257</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:34:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67355257/podcast_8_13_25.mp3" length="19733698" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/98bc4777-fb7f-45cf-a7fe-0798d11b5828/98bc4777-fb7f-45cf-a7fe-0798d11b5828.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/98bc4777-fb7f-45cf-a7fe-0798d11b5828/98bc4777-fb7f-45cf-a7fe-0798d11b5828.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/98bc4777-fb7f-45cf-a7fe-0798d11b5828/98bc4777-fb7f-45cf-a7fe-0798d11b5828.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The state is getting out of the long-term care business
--The state Board of Education meets today in Charleston
--It's move-in week on the Marshall University campus in Huntington
--In Sports: The WV SSAC talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state is getting out of the long-term care business<br />--The state Board of Education meets today in Charleston<br />--It's move-in week on the Marshall University campus in Huntington<br />--In Sports: The WV SSAC talks about high school NIL in West Virginia <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>823</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-12-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-12-25--67342380</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The PSC considers a proposed rate hike for Wheeling and Appalachian Power while customers rage against another increase<br />--A Trump executive order could impact West Virginia elections next year<br />--Charges against a Kanawha County Deputy are bound over to the grand jury<br />--In Sports: WVU pre-season workouts continues and the Mountaineer basketball team will return to Cleveland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67342380</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:43:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67342380/podcast_8_12_25.mp3" length="22531999" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4390a051-7816-40ad-b827-77a566a3240f/4390a051-7816-40ad-b827-77a566a3240f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4390a051-7816-40ad-b827-77a566a3240f/4390a051-7816-40ad-b827-77a566a3240f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4390a051-7816-40ad-b827-77a566a3240f/4390a051-7816-40ad-b827-77a566a3240f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The PSC considers a proposed rate hike for Wheeling and Appalachian Power while customers rage against another increase
--A Trump executive order could impact West Virginia elections next year
--Charges against a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The PSC considers a proposed rate hike for Wheeling and Appalachian Power while customers rage against another increase<br />--A Trump executive order could impact West Virginia elections next year<br />--Charges against a Kanawha County Deputy are bound over to the grand jury<br />--In Sports: WVU pre-season workouts continues and the Mountaineer basketball team will return to Cleveland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>939</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-11-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-11-25--67328827</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The PSC to hear rate cases today for Wheeling and American Electric Power <br />--More opposition to the MARL line project<br />--The Supreme Court defends a successful program which is in danger of being shut down<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod talks about the weekend WVU football scrimmage<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67328827</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:42:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67328827/podcast_8_11_25.mp3" length="19621465" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be5130ec-ade7-4853-972c-efc2c84bdd02/be5130ec-ade7-4853-972c-efc2c84bdd02.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be5130ec-ade7-4853-972c-efc2c84bdd02/be5130ec-ade7-4853-972c-efc2c84bdd02.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be5130ec-ade7-4853-972c-efc2c84bdd02/be5130ec-ade7-4853-972c-efc2c84bdd02.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The PSC to hear rate cases today for Wheeling and American Electric Power 
--More opposition to the MARL line project
--The Supreme Court defends a successful program which is in danger of being shut down
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The PSC to hear rate cases today for Wheeling and American Electric Power <br />--More opposition to the MARL line project<br />--The Supreme Court defends a successful program which is in danger of being shut down<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod talks about the weekend WVU football scrimmage<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>818</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-8-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-8-25--67299825</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--One dead after an officer involved shooting in the CAMC General Emergency Room this morning<br />--The victim in an alleged sexual assault inside the Kanawha County Judicial Building has filed a civil lawsuit.<br />--Another increase in those taking advantage of the Hope Scholarship for the coming school year<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer Coach Rich Rodriguez says they are alarmingly low on running backs in preseason camp]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67299825</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:46:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67299825/podcast_8_8_25.mp3" length="18983179" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dfa500ed-b75a-43c0-96ed-cdbd4a1c0559/dfa500ed-b75a-43c0-96ed-cdbd4a1c0559.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dfa500ed-b75a-43c0-96ed-cdbd4a1c0559/dfa500ed-b75a-43c0-96ed-cdbd4a1c0559.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dfa500ed-b75a-43c0-96ed-cdbd4a1c0559/dfa500ed-b75a-43c0-96ed-cdbd4a1c0559.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--One dead after an officer involved shooting in the CAMC General Emergency Room this morning
--The victim in an alleged sexual assault inside the Kanawha County Judicial Building has filed a civil lawsuit.
--Another...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--One dead after an officer involved shooting in the CAMC General Emergency Room this morning<br />--The victim in an alleged sexual assault inside the Kanawha County Judicial Building has filed a civil lawsuit.<br />--Another increase in those taking advantage of the Hope Scholarship for the coming school year<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer Coach Rich Rodriguez says they are alarmingly low on running backs in preseason camp]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>791</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-7-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-7-25--67283153</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Fayette County Judge has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court<br />--The state is waiting on another wavier for the SNAP benefits in West Virginia--this time adding items to what can be purchased<br />--Opponents of high voltage transmission lines passing through the state are elevating their voices<br />--In Sports: the latest form WVU preseason football camp and an update on the lawsuit of four Mountaineer players against the NCAA<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67283153</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:28:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67283153/podcast_8_7_25.mp3" length="25058809" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/91d35fe6-3c9a-44ad-991d-b01798e89271/91d35fe6-3c9a-44ad-991d-b01798e89271.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/91d35fe6-3c9a-44ad-991d-b01798e89271/91d35fe6-3c9a-44ad-991d-b01798e89271.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/91d35fe6-3c9a-44ad-991d-b01798e89271/91d35fe6-3c9a-44ad-991d-b01798e89271.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A Fayette County Judge has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court
--The state is waiting on another wavier for the SNAP benefits in West Virginia--this time adding items to what can be purchased...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Fayette County Judge has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court<br />--The state is waiting on another wavier for the SNAP benefits in West Virginia--this time adding items to what can be purchased<br />--Opponents of high voltage transmission lines passing through the state are elevating their voices<br />--In Sports: the latest form WVU preseason football camp and an update on the lawsuit of four Mountaineer players against the NCAA<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1044</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-6-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-6-25--67268550</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Some northern West Virginia residents are angered by the idea of a power line to be built literally in their back yard<br />--Retail groups are pushing back on a wavier which would disallow the purchase of sugary drinks with SNAP benefits in West Virginia<br />--Marshall enrollment grows for a third straight year<br />--In Sports: Coach Rod continues to agonize over the lack of a "hard edge" <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67268550</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:43:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67268550/podcast_8_6_25.mp3" length="19899853" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/74f19ed5-3218-483b-b8a0-64095b2c0100/74f19ed5-3218-483b-b8a0-64095b2c0100.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/74f19ed5-3218-483b-b8a0-64095b2c0100/74f19ed5-3218-483b-b8a0-64095b2c0100.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/74f19ed5-3218-483b-b8a0-64095b2c0100/74f19ed5-3218-483b-b8a0-64095b2c0100.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Some northern West Virginia residents are angered by the idea of a power line to be built literally in their back yard
--Retail groups are pushing back on a wavier which would disallow the purchase of sugary drinks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Some northern West Virginia residents are angered by the idea of a power line to be built literally in their back yard<br />--Retail groups are pushing back on a wavier which would disallow the purchase of sugary drinks with SNAP benefits in West Virginia<br />--Marshall enrollment grows for a third straight year<br />--In Sports: Coach Rod continues to agonize over the lack of a "hard edge" <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>830</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-5-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-5-25--67256696</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--GreenPower Motors believes it still has a way forward despite financial struggles<br />--SNAP benefits in W.Va. can no longer be used to buy sugary drinks<br />--A member of the W.Va. Air Guard talks about being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for action in the final days of the Afghanistan withdrawl <br />--In Sports:  Joe Brocato is visiting with teams and coaches statewide in their preseaosn football drills <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67256696</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:40:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67256696/podcast_8_5_25.mp3" length="23302582" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f073c56e-d909-4819-941f-a6a93019704d/f073c56e-d909-4819-941f-a6a93019704d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f073c56e-d909-4819-941f-a6a93019704d/f073c56e-d909-4819-941f-a6a93019704d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f073c56e-d909-4819-941f-a6a93019704d/f073c56e-d909-4819-941f-a6a93019704d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--GreenPower Motors believes it still has a way forward despite financial struggles
--SNAP benefits in W.Va. can no longer be used to buy sugary drinks
--A member of the W.Va. Air Guard talks about being awarded the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--GreenPower Motors believes it still has a way forward despite financial struggles<br />--SNAP benefits in W.Va. can no longer be used to buy sugary drinks<br />--A member of the W.Va. Air Guard talks about being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for action in the final days of the Afghanistan withdrawl <br />--In Sports:  Joe Brocato is visiting with teams and coaches statewide in their preseaosn football drills <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>971</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  8-4-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-4-25--67243834</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Four people are found dead after a wreck in Marshall County<br />--Residents of a Keyser healthcare center had to be evacuated during a weekend fire<br />--The state finishes the fiscal year with a surplus<br />--In Sports: The 2025 West Virginia high school football season started early this morning for several teams who held a midnight first practice  <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67243834</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:36:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67243834/podcast_seg_8_4_25.mp3" length="18108514" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfb9ceec-efc6-42b3-8d42-d930e460a453/cfb9ceec-efc6-42b3-8d42-d930e460a453.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfb9ceec-efc6-42b3-8d42-d930e460a453/cfb9ceec-efc6-42b3-8d42-d930e460a453.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfb9ceec-efc6-42b3-8d42-d930e460a453/cfb9ceec-efc6-42b3-8d42-d930e460a453.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Four people are found dead after a wreck in Marshall County
--Residents of a Keyser healthcare center had to be evacuated during a weekend fire
--The state finishes the fiscal year with a surplus
--In Sports: The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Four people are found dead after a wreck in Marshall County<br />--Residents of a Keyser healthcare center had to be evacuated during a weekend fire<br />--The state finishes the fiscal year with a surplus<br />--In Sports: The 2025 West Virginia high school football season started early this morning for several teams who held a midnight first practice  <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>755</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-1-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-1-25--67214215</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Kanawha County deputy is charged with forcing a female inmate into a sexual encounter<br />--A West Virginian is in Hawaii and shares the fearful experience of tsunami warnings this week<br />--A Logan County school has structural problems and won't house kids in the coming school year<br />--In Sports; WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez displeased with the practice performance of his team at practice and the Best Virginia run in the TBT ends in the semi-finals <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67214215</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:37:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67214215/podcast_8_1_25.mp3" length="21310603" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a42ac6d-ed00-4008-a012-917d786f3d52/1a42ac6d-ed00-4008-a012-917d786f3d52.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a42ac6d-ed00-4008-a012-917d786f3d52/1a42ac6d-ed00-4008-a012-917d786f3d52.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a42ac6d-ed00-4008-a012-917d786f3d52/1a42ac6d-ed00-4008-a012-917d786f3d52.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A Kanawha County deputy is charged with forcing a female inmate into a sexual encounter
--A West Virginian is in Hawaii and shares the fearful experience of tsunami warnings this week
--A Logan County school has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Kanawha County deputy is charged with forcing a female inmate into a sexual encounter<br />--A West Virginian is in Hawaii and shares the fearful experience of tsunami warnings this week<br />--A Logan County school has structural problems and won't house kids in the coming school year<br />--In Sports; WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez displeased with the practice performance of his team at practice and the Best Virginia run in the TBT ends in the semi-finals <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>888</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-31-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-31-25--67199510</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Opposition is growing in West Virginia to a power transmission line planned to cross the state<br />--The new WVU President arrives in the Kanawha Valley<br />--The new Athletic Director at Marshall is also meeting his constituency<br />--In Sports:  Rich Rod says day one of fall football camp involved a lot of evaluation...and identification  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67199510</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:42:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67199510/podcast_7_31_25.mp3" length="24404221" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/51e55937-6570-4635-bc73-952026c0d693/51e55937-6570-4635-bc73-952026c0d693.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/51e55937-6570-4635-bc73-952026c0d693/51e55937-6570-4635-bc73-952026c0d693.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/51e55937-6570-4635-bc73-952026c0d693/51e55937-6570-4635-bc73-952026c0d693.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Opposition is growing in West Virginia to a power transmission line planned to cross the state
--The new WVU President arrives in the Kanawha Valley
--The new Athletic Director at Marshall is also meeting his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Opposition is growing in West Virginia to a power transmission line planned to cross the state<br />--The new WVU President arrives in the Kanawha Valley<br />--The new Athletic Director at Marshall is also meeting his constituency<br />--In Sports:  Rich Rod says day one of fall football camp involved a lot of evaluation...and identification  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1017</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-30-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-30-25--67187693</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Turnpike officials craft a plan for future disaster scenarios<br />--We'll only have to deal with heat and humidity one more day  until the reprieve<br />--The EPA rolls back restrictions which have impacted the burning of coal since 2009<br />--In Sports: The second Rich Rod Era starts today at WVU with fall football camp opening in Morgantown ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67187693</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:37:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67187693/podcast_7_30_25.mp3" length="23287534" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6f00aa53-b0b9-433c-a905-725c5ae0058c/6f00aa53-b0b9-433c-a905-725c5ae0058c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6f00aa53-b0b9-433c-a905-725c5ae0058c/6f00aa53-b0b9-433c-a905-725c5ae0058c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6f00aa53-b0b9-433c-a905-725c5ae0058c/6f00aa53-b0b9-433c-a905-725c5ae0058c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Turnpike officials craft a plan for future disaster scenarios
--We'll only have to deal with heat and humidity one more day  until the reprieve
--The EPA rolls back restrictions which have impacted the burning of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Turnpike officials craft a plan for future disaster scenarios<br />--We'll only have to deal with heat and humidity one more day  until the reprieve<br />--The EPA rolls back restrictions which have impacted the burning of coal since 2009<br />--In Sports: The second Rich Rod Era starts today at WVU with fall football camp opening in Morgantown ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>971</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-29-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-29-25--67172927</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews the Morning: <br />--A former child care worker in Kanawha County enters a plea to allegations of abuse<br />--Capito calls on the White House to restore NIH funding<br />--The new head of the West Virginia GOP talks about the party's future<br />--In Sports: Best Virginia advances into the semi-finals of the TBT in Charleston ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67172927</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:34:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67172927/podcast_7_29_25.mp3" length="21515632" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/549ed170-89c6-419c-9c45-0ff36a5bf0d3/549ed170-89c6-419c-9c45-0ff36a5bf0d3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/549ed170-89c6-419c-9c45-0ff36a5bf0d3/549ed170-89c6-419c-9c45-0ff36a5bf0d3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/549ed170-89c6-419c-9c45-0ff36a5bf0d3/549ed170-89c6-419c-9c45-0ff36a5bf0d3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews the Morning: 
--A former child care worker in Kanawha County enters a plea to allegations of abuse
--Capito calls on the White House to restore NIH funding
--The new head of the West Virginia GOP talks about the party's future
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews the Morning: <br />--A former child care worker in Kanawha County enters a plea to allegations of abuse<br />--Capito calls on the White House to restore NIH funding<br />--The new head of the West Virginia GOP talks about the party's future<br />--In Sports: Best Virginia advances into the semi-finals of the TBT in Charleston ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-28-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-28-25--67150900</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's been a violent weekend in West Virginia with several shootings and accidents<br />--The West Virginia GOP goes with youthful leadership<br />--Governor Morrisey talks about a change in the U.S. Border Patrol with ties to W.Va. <br />--In Sports: American Legion State Championship today and the TBT featuring Best Virginia resumes tonight in Charleston <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67150900</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:26:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67150900/podcast_7_28_25.mp3" length="22259881" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0cf8c85-d33f-46c4-b310-59826ff6dec8/c0cf8c85-d33f-46c4-b310-59826ff6dec8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0cf8c85-d33f-46c4-b310-59826ff6dec8/c0cf8c85-d33f-46c4-b310-59826ff6dec8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0cf8c85-d33f-46c4-b310-59826ff6dec8/c0cf8c85-d33f-46c4-b310-59826ff6dec8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It's been a violent weekend in West Virginia with several shootings and accidents
--The West Virginia GOP goes with youthful leadership
--Governor Morrisey talks about a change in the U.S. Border Patrol with ties to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's been a violent weekend in West Virginia with several shootings and accidents<br />--The West Virginia GOP goes with youthful leadership<br />--Governor Morrisey talks about a change in the U.S. Border Patrol with ties to W.Va. <br />--In Sports: American Legion State Championship today and the TBT featuring Best Virginia resumes tonight in Charleston <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>928</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-25-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-25-25--67110037</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Raleigh County judge sides with parents wanting a religious exemption to mandatory child vaccinations<br />--New WVU President Michael T. Benson covers a lot of ground with MetroNews during an hour long visit on Talkline. <br />--Governor Morrisey visits Wheeling to talk more about federal disaster relief for flood victims<br />-In Sports: A contract extension for WVU A-D Wren Baker and Marshall is ready to hire their next A-D <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67110037</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:36:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67110037/podcast_7_25_25.mp3" length="21757654" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b287526d-c6fe-4e9d-b59d-c209e0096175/b287526d-c6fe-4e9d-b59d-c209e0096175.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b287526d-c6fe-4e9d-b59d-c209e0096175/b287526d-c6fe-4e9d-b59d-c209e0096175.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b287526d-c6fe-4e9d-b59d-c209e0096175/b287526d-c6fe-4e9d-b59d-c209e0096175.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A Raleigh County judge sides with parents wanting a religious exemption to mandatory child vaccinations
--New WVU President Michael T. Benson covers a lot of ground with MetroNews during an hour long visit on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Raleigh County judge sides with parents wanting a religious exemption to mandatory child vaccinations<br />--New WVU President Michael T. Benson covers a lot of ground with MetroNews during an hour long visit on Talkline. <br />--Governor Morrisey visits Wheeling to talk more about federal disaster relief for flood victims<br />-In Sports: A contract extension for WVU A-D Wren Baker and Marshall is ready to hire their next A-D <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-24-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-24-25--67098140</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A grim murder investigation underway in Mercer County<br />--WVU President Michael T. Benson settles into the job and gets ready to visit sites across the state<br />--Flood help is arrivign from DC in Ohio County<br />--In Sports; It was Marshall Day at the Sunbelt Conference Media Day and the West Virginia Open is underway]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67098140</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:32:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67098140/podcast_7_24_25.mp3" length="19629616" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36efaba6-7def-4790-9639-1161a1217741/36efaba6-7def-4790-9639-1161a1217741.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36efaba6-7def-4790-9639-1161a1217741/36efaba6-7def-4790-9639-1161a1217741.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36efaba6-7def-4790-9639-1161a1217741/36efaba6-7def-4790-9639-1161a1217741.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A grim murder investigation underway in Mercer County
--WVU President Michael T. Benson settles into the job and gets ready to visit sites across the state
--Flood help is arrivign from DC in Ohio County
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A grim murder investigation underway in Mercer County<br />--WVU President Michael T. Benson settles into the job and gets ready to visit sites across the state<br />--Flood help is arrivign from DC in Ohio County<br />--In Sports; It was Marshall Day at the Sunbelt Conference Media Day and the West Virginia Open is underway]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>818</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-23-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-23-25--67084863</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The White House issues federal disaster declaration for Ohio and Marion Counties for Father's Day Flood<br />--The battle over required school vaccinations and religious exemptions is headed to court<br />--Schools prepare for the food dye ban in West Virginia schools<br />--In Sports: Best Virginia advances to the quarter-finals of the TBT<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67084863</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67084863/podcast_7_23_25.mp3" length="21822235" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e9328c1d-b2fa-452c-8409-c17d583eb5ee/e9328c1d-b2fa-452c-8409-c17d583eb5ee.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e9328c1d-b2fa-452c-8409-c17d583eb5ee/e9328c1d-b2fa-452c-8409-c17d583eb5ee.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e9328c1d-b2fa-452c-8409-c17d583eb5ee/e9328c1d-b2fa-452c-8409-c17d583eb5ee.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The White House issues federal disaster declaration for Ohio and Marion Counties for Father's Day Flood
--The battle over required school vaccinations and religious exemptions is headed to court
--Schools prepare...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The White House issues federal disaster declaration for Ohio and Marion Counties for Father's Day Flood<br />--The battle over required school vaccinations and religious exemptions is headed to court<br />--Schools prepare for the food dye ban in West Virginia schools<br />--In Sports: Best Virginia advances to the quarter-finals of the TBT<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-22-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-22-25--67069409</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A patient at the Sharpe Hospital is charged with making terrorist threats against the facility<br />--Governor Morrisey is narrowing down whom he'll selected to fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court<br />--Huntington Police talk about the bruatlity of an attack which wound up as an internet video<br />--In Sports: Best Virginia plays for the Charleston Regional Championship of the TBT tonight <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67069409</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:35:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67069409/podcast_7_22_25.mp3" length="25129660" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d1771f95-4ac2-4318-9735-2394a77c3be8/d1771f95-4ac2-4318-9735-2394a77c3be8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d1771f95-4ac2-4318-9735-2394a77c3be8/d1771f95-4ac2-4318-9735-2394a77c3be8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d1771f95-4ac2-4318-9735-2394a77c3be8/d1771f95-4ac2-4318-9735-2394a77c3be8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A patient at the Sharpe Hospital is charged with making terrorist threats against the facility
--Governor Morrisey is narrowing down whom he'll selected to fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court
--Huntington...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A patient at the Sharpe Hospital is charged with making terrorist threats against the facility<br />--Governor Morrisey is narrowing down whom he'll selected to fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court<br />--Huntington Police talk about the bruatlity of an attack which wound up as an internet video<br />--In Sports: Best Virginia plays for the Charleston Regional Championship of the TBT tonight <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1047</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-21-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-21-25--67054423</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Flood activity overnight in southern W.Va. and the possiblity remains for much of the day<br />--There is a battle for leadership of the Republican party in West Virginia<br />--A West Virginian reflects on the new laws stiffening penalteis for dealing fentanyl in W.Va. <br />--In Sports:   Best Virginia beats Herd That in the TBT <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67054423</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:44:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67054423/podcast_7_21_25.mp3" length="23558398" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa72bdbf-ad0b-4788-b392-6d72f6aa764b/aa72bdbf-ad0b-4788-b392-6d72f6aa764b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa72bdbf-ad0b-4788-b392-6d72f6aa764b/aa72bdbf-ad0b-4788-b392-6d72f6aa764b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa72bdbf-ad0b-4788-b392-6d72f6aa764b/aa72bdbf-ad0b-4788-b392-6d72f6aa764b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Flood activity overnight in southern W.Va. and the possiblity remains for much of the day
--There is a battle for leadership of the Republican party in West Virginia
--A West Virginian reflects on the new laws...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Flood activity overnight in southern W.Va. and the possiblity remains for much of the day<br />--There is a battle for leadership of the Republican party in West Virginia<br />--A West Virginian reflects on the new laws stiffening penalteis for dealing fentanyl in W.Va. <br />--In Sports:   Best Virginia beats Herd That in the TBT <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>982</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-18-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-18-25--67025760</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Some in Tucker County continue to raise opposition to data center development there<br />--Senator Capito says White House disaster declaration should come next week for Ohio and Marion Counties<br />--Capito also says she supports disclosing Epstein files<br />--In Sports: The Basketball Tournament opens play tonight in Charleston ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67025760</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:34:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67025760/podcast_7_18_25.mp3" length="21343207" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d6573698-cf5b-4252-82f7-d1267faa86fb/d6573698-cf5b-4252-82f7-d1267faa86fb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d6573698-cf5b-4252-82f7-d1267faa86fb/d6573698-cf5b-4252-82f7-d1267faa86fb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d6573698-cf5b-4252-82f7-d1267faa86fb/d6573698-cf5b-4252-82f7-d1267faa86fb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Some in Tucker County continue to raise opposition to data center development there
--Senator Capito says White House disaster declaration should come next week for Ohio and Marion Counties
--Capito also says she...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Some in Tucker County continue to raise opposition to data center development there<br />--Senator Capito says White House disaster declaration should come next week for Ohio and Marion Counties<br />--Capito also says she supports disclosing Epstein files<br />--In Sports: The Basketball Tournament opens play tonight in Charleston ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>890</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-17-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-17-25--67012160</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Heavy downpours could create flash flooding later today in West Virginia<br />--Already overnight weather in the eastern panhandle has created serious situations<br />--Raleigh County makes a move to rein in largely unregulated vape shops <br />--In Sports: WVU basketball has announced a two game series with Wake Forest to be played in Charleston and Greensboro <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67012160</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:32:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67012160/podcast_7_17_25.mp3" length="21881173" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5eabc00e-9790-4ce1-875b-214ab4638894/5eabc00e-9790-4ce1-875b-214ab4638894.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5eabc00e-9790-4ce1-875b-214ab4638894/5eabc00e-9790-4ce1-875b-214ab4638894.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5eabc00e-9790-4ce1-875b-214ab4638894/5eabc00e-9790-4ce1-875b-214ab4638894.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Heavy downpours could create flash flooding later today in West Virginia
--Already overnight weather in the eastern panhandle has created serious situations
--Raleigh County makes a move to rein in largely...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Heavy downpours could create flash flooding later today in West Virginia<br />--Already overnight weather in the eastern panhandle has created serious situations<br />--Raleigh County makes a move to rein in largely unregulated vape shops <br />--In Sports: WVU basketball has announced a two game series with Wake Forest to be played in Charleston and Greensboro <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-16-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-16-25--66995431</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An appeals court upholds West Virginia's near total abortion ban<br />--Grand juries in two counties return child abuse indictments in separate cases<br />--The state's top development leader has quit<br />--In Sports: an All-Star game for the ages and getting ready for the TBT return to West Virginia ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66995431</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:42:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66995431/podcast_7_16_25.mp3" length="23293804" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a4abd244-72c8-4a8a-99b4-7379ad14248d/a4abd244-72c8-4a8a-99b4-7379ad14248d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a4abd244-72c8-4a8a-99b4-7379ad14248d/a4abd244-72c8-4a8a-99b4-7379ad14248d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a4abd244-72c8-4a8a-99b4-7379ad14248d/a4abd244-72c8-4a8a-99b4-7379ad14248d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--An appeals court upholds West Virginia's near total abortion ban
--Grand juries in two counties return child abuse indictments in separate cases
--The state's top development leader has quit
--In Sports: an All-Star...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An appeals court upholds West Virginia's near total abortion ban<br />--Grand juries in two counties return child abuse indictments in separate cases<br />--The state's top development leader has quit<br />--In Sports: an All-Star game for the ages and getting ready for the TBT return to West Virginia ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>971</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-15-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-15-25--66983810</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state Board of Education has begun it's lawsuit to challenge new legislation requiring oversight from lawmakers in the Board's policy actions<br />--Michael Benson begins his tenure at WVU in the retirement of E. Gordon Gee today<br />--The last of the Southern Regional Jail officers who were part of an inmate's death has been sentenced. <br />--In Sports: MLB Home Run Derby results and we're ready to put the ball in the air for the TBT <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66983810</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:25:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66983810/podcast_7_15_25.mp3" length="22826689" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0cf555d8-49ad-4ff6-8ccf-f8019b4b1ac0/0cf555d8-49ad-4ff6-8ccf-f8019b4b1ac0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0cf555d8-49ad-4ff6-8ccf-f8019b4b1ac0/0cf555d8-49ad-4ff6-8ccf-f8019b4b1ac0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0cf555d8-49ad-4ff6-8ccf-f8019b4b1ac0/0cf555d8-49ad-4ff6-8ccf-f8019b4b1ac0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The state Board of Education has begun it's lawsuit to challenge new legislation requiring oversight from lawmakers in the Board's policy actions
--Michael Benson begins his tenure at WVU in the retirement of E....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state Board of Education has begun it's lawsuit to challenge new legislation requiring oversight from lawmakers in the Board's policy actions<br />--Michael Benson begins his tenure at WVU in the retirement of E. Gordon Gee today<br />--The last of the Southern Regional Jail officers who were part of an inmate's death has been sentenced. <br />--In Sports: MLB Home Run Derby results and we're ready to put the ball in the air for the TBT <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>951</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  7-14-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-14-25--66972208</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state Republican Party will soon have new leadership<br />--New Presidents on board this week at WVU and Concord<br />--The state Board of Education will learn more about a lawsuit over vaccination requirements<br />--In Sports: Major League Baseball has reached the All-Star Break]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66972208</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:34:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66972208/podcast_7_14_25.mp3" length="21093661" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b904897-af0a-4679-aea5-0d80e745f231/7b904897-af0a-4679-aea5-0d80e745f231.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b904897-af0a-4679-aea5-0d80e745f231/7b904897-af0a-4679-aea5-0d80e745f231.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b904897-af0a-4679-aea5-0d80e745f231/7b904897-af0a-4679-aea5-0d80e745f231.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The state Republican Party will soon have new leadership
--New Presidents on board this week at WVU and Concord
--The state Board of Education will learn more about a lawsuit over vaccination requirements
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state Republican Party will soon have new leadership<br />--New Presidents on board this week at WVU and Concord<br />--The state Board of Education will learn more about a lawsuit over vaccination requirements<br />--In Sports: Major League Baseball has reached the All-Star Break]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>879</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-11-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-11-25--66942634</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Emergency repairs which created a traffic nightmare in Charleston should wrap up today<br />--Utilities need to immediately improve communications with customers per a new law<br />--More prison time for former Corrections Officers over an inmate death<br />--In Sports: the WVU Baseball team continues building an impressive roster for next season<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66942634</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:31:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66942634/podcast_7_11_25.mp3" length="21776464" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b574ddc7-99d4-489e-b9e8-8c57e35ada72/b574ddc7-99d4-489e-b9e8-8c57e35ada72.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b574ddc7-99d4-489e-b9e8-8c57e35ada72/b574ddc7-99d4-489e-b9e8-8c57e35ada72.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b574ddc7-99d4-489e-b9e8-8c57e35ada72/b574ddc7-99d4-489e-b9e8-8c57e35ada72.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Emergency repairs which created a traffic nightmare in Charleston should wrap up today
--Utilities need to immediately improve communications with customers per a new law
--More prison time for former Corrections...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Emergency repairs which created a traffic nightmare in Charleston should wrap up today<br />--Utilities need to immediately improve communications with customers per a new law<br />--More prison time for former Corrections Officers over an inmate death<br />--In Sports: the WVU Baseball team continues building an impressive roster for next season<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>908</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-10-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-10-25--66924840</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Decades in prison for two former corrections officers in an inmate's death<br />--Roane County schools are in a financial mess and the state is stepping in<br />--Newly approved state laws take effect this week in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod addresses the media at Big XII Media Days in Texas <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66924840</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:31:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66924840/podcast_7_10_25.mp3" length="22054225" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b2e162fa-35e6-4c4a-8845-fda8fe3871be/b2e162fa-35e6-4c4a-8845-fda8fe3871be.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b2e162fa-35e6-4c4a-8845-fda8fe3871be/b2e162fa-35e6-4c4a-8845-fda8fe3871be.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b2e162fa-35e6-4c4a-8845-fda8fe3871be/b2e162fa-35e6-4c4a-8845-fda8fe3871be.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Decades in prison for two former corrections officers in an inmate's death
--Roane County schools are in a financial mess and the state is stepping in
--Newly approved state laws take effect this week in West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Decades in prison for two former corrections officers in an inmate's death<br />--Roane County schools are in a financial mess and the state is stepping in<br />--Newly approved state laws take effect this week in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod addresses the media at Big XII Media Days in Texas <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-9-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-9-25--66911909</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A lot more students take advantage of the Hope Scholarship<br />--Senator Capito defends provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill<br />--The State School Board meets in Charleston today<br />--In Sports: An update on the state of the conference form Big XII media days <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66911909</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:02:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66911909/podcast_7_9_25.mp3" length="20867941" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85b21955-ff3d-4bbd-b1c9-d9c8e02e09e6/85b21955-ff3d-4bbd-b1c9-d9c8e02e09e6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85b21955-ff3d-4bbd-b1c9-d9c8e02e09e6/85b21955-ff3d-4bbd-b1c9-d9c8e02e09e6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85b21955-ff3d-4bbd-b1c9-d9c8e02e09e6/85b21955-ff3d-4bbd-b1c9-d9c8e02e09e6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A lot more students take advantage of the Hope Scholarship
--Senator Capito defends provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill
--The State School Board meets in Charleston today
--In Sports: An update on the state of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A lot more students take advantage of the Hope Scholarship<br />--Senator Capito defends provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill<br />--The State School Board meets in Charleston today<br />--In Sports: An update on the state of the conference form Big XII media days <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>870</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-8-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-8-25--66895587</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An illegal alien admits to his role in a Jefferson County murder case<br />--Congressman Riley Moore defends provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill<br />--West Virginia first responders are on stand-by if needed for flood recovery efforts in Texas<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer basketball Coach Ross Hodge talks about his team and summer workouts <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66895587</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:26:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66895587/podcast_7_8_25.mp3" length="23375941" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/beeb75f4-8a12-4ff8-906e-b64a50a02b5c/beeb75f4-8a12-4ff8-906e-b64a50a02b5c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/beeb75f4-8a12-4ff8-906e-b64a50a02b5c/beeb75f4-8a12-4ff8-906e-b64a50a02b5c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/beeb75f4-8a12-4ff8-906e-b64a50a02b5c/beeb75f4-8a12-4ff8-906e-b64a50a02b5c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--An illegal alien admits to his role in a Jefferson County murder case
--Congressman Riley Moore defends provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill
--West Virginia first responders are on stand-by if needed for flood...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An illegal alien admits to his role in a Jefferson County murder case<br />--Congressman Riley Moore defends provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill<br />--West Virginia first responders are on stand-by if needed for flood recovery efforts in Texas<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer basketball Coach Ross Hodge talks about his team and summer workouts <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>974</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-7-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-7-25--66882283</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The PSC is mulling over allowances for utility rate increases for a number of companies, including AEP<br />--The four day 4th of July holiday weekend gave tourism a BIG boost in West Virginia<br />--Wyoming County's prosecutor has tendered his resignation<br />--In Sports: A couple of former Mountaineers had a good showing in the NBA summer league <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66882283</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:42:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66882283/podcast_7_7_25.mp3" length="22125076" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2d6f398-37c2-42bb-b206-cf9f9977bdd0/a2d6f398-37c2-42bb-b206-cf9f9977bdd0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2d6f398-37c2-42bb-b206-cf9f9977bdd0/a2d6f398-37c2-42bb-b206-cf9f9977bdd0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2d6f398-37c2-42bb-b206-cf9f9977bdd0/a2d6f398-37c2-42bb-b206-cf9f9977bdd0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The PSC is mulling over allowances for utility rate increases for a number of companies, including AEP
--The four day 4th of July holiday weekend gave tourism a BIG boost in West Virginia
--Wyoming County's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The PSC is mulling over allowances for utility rate increases for a number of companies, including AEP<br />--The four day 4th of July holiday weekend gave tourism a BIG boost in West Virginia<br />--Wyoming County's prosecutor has tendered his resignation<br />--In Sports: A couple of former Mountaineers had a good showing in the NBA summer league <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-4-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-4-25--66859016</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Both WV members of Congress vote for the Big Beautiful Bill<br />--State Police I-D a body found in Wayne County<br />--Lots of 4th of July celebrations across West Virginia today<br />--In Sports: Champs crowned in the West Virginia Amateur <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66859016</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:37:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66859016/podcast_7_4_25.mp3" length="21120622" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/010d1995-a829-4f23-b067-5e65568e7fae/010d1995-a829-4f23-b067-5e65568e7fae.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/010d1995-a829-4f23-b067-5e65568e7fae/010d1995-a829-4f23-b067-5e65568e7fae.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/010d1995-a829-4f23-b067-5e65568e7fae/010d1995-a829-4f23-b067-5e65568e7fae.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Both WV members of Congress vote for the Big Beautiful Bill
--State Police I-D a body found in Wayne County
--Lots of 4th of July celebrations across West Virginia today
--In Sports: Champs crowned in the West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Both WV members of Congress vote for the Big Beautiful Bill<br />--State Police I-D a body found in Wayne County<br />--Lots of 4th of July celebrations across West Virginia today<br />--In Sports: Champs crowned in the West Virginia Amateur <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>880</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-3-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-3-25--66848716</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A shooting thought to be a homicide in Charleston is now a case of self-defense<br />--The new U.S. Attorney for Northern W.Va. says he never expected to be in that position<br />--State Board of Education hires outside legal counsel to battle a lawsuit over vaccine requirements<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia Amateur continues <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66848716</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:47:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66848716/podcast_7_3_25.mp3" length="22130719" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1427d2be-d646-48e8-adce-4052083359d8/1427d2be-d646-48e8-adce-4052083359d8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1427d2be-d646-48e8-adce-4052083359d8/1427d2be-d646-48e8-adce-4052083359d8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1427d2be-d646-48e8-adce-4052083359d8/1427d2be-d646-48e8-adce-4052083359d8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A shooting thought to be a homicide in Charleston is now a case of self-defense
--The new U.S. Attorney for Northern W.Va. says he never expected to be in that position
--State Board of Education hires outside legal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A shooting thought to be a homicide in Charleston is now a case of self-defense<br />--The new U.S. Attorney for Northern W.Va. says he never expected to be in that position<br />--State Board of Education hires outside legal counsel to battle a lawsuit over vaccine requirements<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia Amateur continues <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-2-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-2-25--66831040</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Capito and Justice cast votes in favor of the Big Beautiful Bill<br />--Revenues finish the year with a surplus<br />--Van High School cancels football this fall<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia Junior Amateur golf tourney is underway<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66831040</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:30:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66831040/podcast_7_2_25.mp3" length="19951267" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2e246a2d-e238-48e8-8330-09a45fde9018/2e246a2d-e238-48e8-8330-09a45fde9018.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2e246a2d-e238-48e8-8330-09a45fde9018/2e246a2d-e238-48e8-8330-09a45fde9018.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2e246a2d-e238-48e8-8330-09a45fde9018/2e246a2d-e238-48e8-8330-09a45fde9018.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Capito and Justice cast votes in favor of the Big Beautiful Bill
--Revenues finish the year with a surplus
--Van High School cancels football this fall
--In Sports: the West Virginia Junior Amateur golf tourney is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Capito and Justice cast votes in favor of the Big Beautiful Bill<br />--Revenues finish the year with a surplus<br />--Van High School cancels football this fall<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia Junior Amateur golf tourney is underway<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>832</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-1-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-1-25--66818965</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Weather concerns in the eastern panhandle<br />--Some worry about the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on W.Va. <br />--Parkways officials continue to own the problems which led to a shutdown of the Turnpike last week<br />--In Sports: MetroNews speaks to several of those who have committed to WVU programs <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66818965</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:24:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66818965/podcast_7_1_25.mp3" length="23424847" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a39422d6-1ba6-403d-a7df-9e3304230690/a39422d6-1ba6-403d-a7df-9e3304230690.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a39422d6-1ba6-403d-a7df-9e3304230690/a39422d6-1ba6-403d-a7df-9e3304230690.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a39422d6-1ba6-403d-a7df-9e3304230690/a39422d6-1ba6-403d-a7df-9e3304230690.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Weather concerns in the eastern panhandle
--Some worry about the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on W.Va. 
--Parkways officials continue to own the problems which led to a shutdown of the Turnpike last week
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Weather concerns in the eastern panhandle<br />--Some worry about the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on W.Va. <br />--Parkways officials continue to own the problems which led to a shutdown of the Turnpike last week<br />--In Sports: MetroNews speaks to several of those who have committed to WVU programs <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>976</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-30-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-30-25--66804322</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A teenager drowns while swimming at Tygart Lake<br />--State Lawmakers get an update on work to consolidate the state's labs<br />--Gordon Gee is ready to head off into the sunset at WVU<br />--In Sports: a former Mountaineer makes a strong debut in the WNBA <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66804322</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:56:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66804322/podcast_6_30_25_update.mp3" length="19198867" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5d134ce-1b1b-4ddb-aef4-e56ab1ea160f/c5d134ce-1b1b-4ddb-aef4-e56ab1ea160f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5d134ce-1b1b-4ddb-aef4-e56ab1ea160f/c5d134ce-1b1b-4ddb-aef4-e56ab1ea160f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5d134ce-1b1b-4ddb-aef4-e56ab1ea160f/c5d134ce-1b1b-4ddb-aef4-e56ab1ea160f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A teenager drowns while swimming at Tygart Lake
--State Lawmakers get an update on work to consolidate the state's labs
--Gordon Gee is ready to head off into the sunset at WVU
--In Sports: a former Mountaineer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A teenager drowns while swimming at Tygart Lake<br />--State Lawmakers get an update on work to consolidate the state's labs<br />--Gordon Gee is ready to head off into the sunset at WVU<br />--In Sports: a former Mountaineer makes a strong debut in the WNBA <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-27-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-27-25--66769883</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Flooding overnight causes more problems across West Virginia<br />--Traffic is stalled for eight hours overnight on the WV Turnpike amid water covering the northbound lanes<br />--A rising senior at Ripley High School is the 2025 West Virginia Scholar<br />--In Sports: WVU's Javon Small is headed to the NBA]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66769883</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:25:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66769883/podcast_6_27_25.mp3" length="20272918" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb56bb94-6041-4c55-b296-d063ee08ab79/cb56bb94-6041-4c55-b296-d063ee08ab79.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb56bb94-6041-4c55-b296-d063ee08ab79/cb56bb94-6041-4c55-b296-d063ee08ab79.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb56bb94-6041-4c55-b296-d063ee08ab79/cb56bb94-6041-4c55-b296-d063ee08ab79.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Flooding overnight causes more problems across West Virginia
--Traffic is stalled for eight hours overnight on the WV Turnpike amid water covering the northbound lanes
--A rising senior at Ripley High School is the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Flooding overnight causes more problems across West Virginia<br />--Traffic is stalled for eight hours overnight on the WV Turnpike amid water covering the northbound lanes<br />--A rising senior at Ripley High School is the 2025 West Virginia Scholar<br />--In Sports: WVU's Javon Small is headed to the NBA]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>845</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-26-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-26-25--66755048</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A number of West Virginia groups are pushing opposition to Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill<br />--Governor Morrisey visits Wheeling and unveils a new program aimed at helping those who lost homes in the flood<br />--Winners will be announced in Buckhannon today in the West Virginia Scholar program<br />--In Sports: We continue to visit summer workouts for high school football and we'll see what happened in the NBA draft]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66755048</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:25:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66755048/podcast_6_26_25.mp3" length="23932090" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d0814fe6-dbba-498f-a817-2bde7e154530/d0814fe6-dbba-498f-a817-2bde7e154530.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d0814fe6-dbba-498f-a817-2bde7e154530/d0814fe6-dbba-498f-a817-2bde7e154530.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d0814fe6-dbba-498f-a817-2bde7e154530/d0814fe6-dbba-498f-a817-2bde7e154530.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A number of West Virginia groups are pushing opposition to Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
--Governor Morrisey visits Wheeling and unveils a new program aimed at helping those who lost homes in the flood
--Winners...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A number of West Virginia groups are pushing opposition to Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill<br />--Governor Morrisey visits Wheeling and unveils a new program aimed at helping those who lost homes in the flood<br />--Winners will be announced in Buckhannon today in the West Virginia Scholar program<br />--In Sports: We continue to visit summer workouts for high school football and we'll see what happened in the NBA draft]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>998</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-25-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-25-25--66738046</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />:--Reports indicate a body has been found in the Ohio River downstream from Wheeling, no word on whether it's the missing woman from Triadelphia during the flood<br />--Extreme heat warnings are extended in West Virginia<br />--Governor Morrisey is siding with a woman who has sued the Raleigh County School Board and State over the vaccination requirements for children to enter school<br />--In Sports: The Reds walk off the Yankees and the TBT pairings are out]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66738046</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:34:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66738046/podcast_6_25_25.mp3" length="20574505" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12ac8f02-7398-424e-81d9-7973292bcde4/12ac8f02-7398-424e-81d9-7973292bcde4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12ac8f02-7398-424e-81d9-7973292bcde4/12ac8f02-7398-424e-81d9-7973292bcde4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12ac8f02-7398-424e-81d9-7973292bcde4/12ac8f02-7398-424e-81d9-7973292bcde4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
:--Reports indicate a body has been found in the Ohio River downstream from Wheeling, no word on whether it's the missing woman from Triadelphia during the flood
--Extreme heat warnings are extended in West Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />:--Reports indicate a body has been found in the Ohio River downstream from Wheeling, no word on whether it's the missing woman from Triadelphia during the flood<br />--Extreme heat warnings are extended in West Virginia<br />--Governor Morrisey is siding with a woman who has sued the Raleigh County School Board and State over the vaccination requirements for children to enter school<br />--In Sports: The Reds walk off the Yankees and the TBT pairings are out]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>858</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-24-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-24-25--66722894</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--No disaster declaration yet, but FEMA has arrived in Ohio County<br />--The heat is extreme again in West Virginia<br />--Senator Capito helps cut the ribbon on an Advanced Training Cener for Homeland Security in W.Va. <br />--In Sports: Summer workouts for high school football are in full swing<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66722894</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:39:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66722894/podcast_6_24_25.mp3" length="24278821" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7a374e56-be9d-461c-a985-0bf23b90b348/7a374e56-be9d-461c-a985-0bf23b90b348.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7a374e56-be9d-461c-a985-0bf23b90b348/7a374e56-be9d-461c-a985-0bf23b90b348.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7a374e56-be9d-461c-a985-0bf23b90b348/7a374e56-be9d-461c-a985-0bf23b90b348.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--No disaster declaration yet, but FEMA has arrived in Ohio County
--The heat is extreme again in West Virginia
--Senator Capito helps cut the ribbon on an Advanced Training Cener for Homeland Security in W.Va. 
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--No disaster declaration yet, but FEMA has arrived in Ohio County<br />--The heat is extreme again in West Virginia<br />--Senator Capito helps cut the ribbon on an Advanced Training Cener for Homeland Security in W.Va. <br />--In Sports: Summer workouts for high school football are in full swing<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1012</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-23-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-23-25--66705854</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia waits on word for a disaster declaration for flooding in Marion and Ohio Counties<br />--Reaction to the weekend bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities by U.S. bombers<br />--Healthcare outlets in West Virginia worry about the impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" now in the U.S. Senate<br />--In Sports: Oklahoma City wins the NBA Title and LSU takes the College World Series<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66705854</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:36:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66705854/podcast_6_23_25.mp3" length="20687992" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3abdf9ac-ab01-4e31-bfed-452a863a2a29/3abdf9ac-ab01-4e31-bfed-452a863a2a29.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3abdf9ac-ab01-4e31-bfed-452a863a2a29/3abdf9ac-ab01-4e31-bfed-452a863a2a29.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3abdf9ac-ab01-4e31-bfed-452a863a2a29/3abdf9ac-ab01-4e31-bfed-452a863a2a29.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia waits on word for a disaster declaration for flooding in Marion and Ohio Counties
--Reaction to the weekend bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities by U.S. bombers
--Healthcare outlets in West Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia waits on word for a disaster declaration for flooding in Marion and Ohio Counties<br />--Reaction to the weekend bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities by U.S. bombers<br />--Healthcare outlets in West Virginia worry about the impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" now in the U.S. Senate<br />--In Sports: Oklahoma City wins the NBA Title and LSU takes the College World Series<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>862</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-20-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-20-25--66649332</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The search for victims continues in Wheeling and we talk to the weary Chief of the Triadelphia VFD<br />--West Virginia Day celebrations today along with Juneteenth activities in the state<br />--Congressman Riley Moore backs the U.S. plan to stand with Israel against Iran<br />--In Sports: Hurricane's Weston Smith is the state baseball player of the year ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66649332</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:30:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66649332/podcast_6_20_25.mp3" length="20640967" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c72fe60-4ab8-4dec-abf6-59a2805dc8f6/9c72fe60-4ab8-4dec-abf6-59a2805dc8f6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c72fe60-4ab8-4dec-abf6-59a2805dc8f6/9c72fe60-4ab8-4dec-abf6-59a2805dc8f6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c72fe60-4ab8-4dec-abf6-59a2805dc8f6/9c72fe60-4ab8-4dec-abf6-59a2805dc8f6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The search for victims continues in Wheeling and we talk to the weary Chief of the Triadelphia VFD
--West Virginia Day celebrations today along with Juneteenth activities in the state
--Congressman Riley Moore backs...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The search for victims continues in Wheeling and we talk to the weary Chief of the Triadelphia VFD<br />--West Virginia Day celebrations today along with Juneteenth activities in the state<br />--Congressman Riley Moore backs the U.S. plan to stand with Israel against Iran<br />--In Sports: Hurricane's Weston Smith is the state baseball player of the year ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>860</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-19-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-19-25--66625302</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The grim task of looking for bodies continues in the vehicles and debris piles along waterways in Ohio County<br />--Raleigh County deputies say they will continue to offer help to anybody with addiction who wants it without question<br />--The PSC has a couple of key decisions ahead with regard to Appalachain Power and its customers<br />--In Sports: Coastal Carolina faces LSU for the NCAA baseball title and the All-State Baseball teams for the big school class are named<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66625302</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:24:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66625302/podcast_6_19_25.mp3" length="23403529" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e7c9af9-29a3-40c1-95bd-cbe99a13b804/6e7c9af9-29a3-40c1-95bd-cbe99a13b804.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e7c9af9-29a3-40c1-95bd-cbe99a13b804/6e7c9af9-29a3-40c1-95bd-cbe99a13b804.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e7c9af9-29a3-40c1-95bd-cbe99a13b804/6e7c9af9-29a3-40c1-95bd-cbe99a13b804.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The grim task of looking for bodies continues in the vehicles and debris piles along waterways in Ohio County
--Raleigh County deputies say they will continue to offer help to anybody with addiction who wants it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The grim task of looking for bodies continues in the vehicles and debris piles along waterways in Ohio County<br />--Raleigh County deputies say they will continue to offer help to anybody with addiction who wants it without question<br />--The PSC has a couple of key decisions ahead with regard to Appalachain Power and its customers<br />--In Sports: Coastal Carolina faces LSU for the NCAA baseball title and the All-State Baseball teams for the big school class are named<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>976</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-18-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-18-25--66600708</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The family of one flood victim talks about their grief and loss<br />--The search for other victims and flood recovery continues<br />--Appalachian Power presents evidence as to why it needs a $250 Million base rate increase<br />--In Sports: Florida claims the Stanley Cup and the Class AAA All-State baseball team is out]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66600708</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:30:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66600708/podcast_6_18_25.mp3" length="22379011" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4fd06603-6da6-4c54-832a-beff53d91518/4fd06603-6da6-4c54-832a-beff53d91518.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4fd06603-6da6-4c54-832a-beff53d91518/4fd06603-6da6-4c54-832a-beff53d91518.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4fd06603-6da6-4c54-832a-beff53d91518/4fd06603-6da6-4c54-832a-beff53d91518.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The family of one flood victim talks about their grief and loss
--The search for other victims and flood recovery continues
--Appalachian Power presents evidence as to why it needs a $250 Million base rate increase...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The family of one flood victim talks about their grief and loss<br />--The search for other victims and flood recovery continues<br />--Appalachian Power presents evidence as to why it needs a $250 Million base rate increase<br />--In Sports: Florida claims the Stanley Cup and the Class AAA All-State baseball team is out]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>933</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-17-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-17-25--66589354</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The cleanup continue in Ohio and Marion County from weekend flooding<br />--Search continues for missing individuals believed lost in the flooding and those who have been recovered are identified<br />--Former lawmaker and businessman Doug Skaff is fondly remembered in a public memorial in Charleston<br />--In Sports; The All State Baseball teams are released and a no-hitter in the College World Series]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66589354</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:35:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66589354/podcast_6_17_25.mp3" length="22906318" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8f5f471-f016-451e-8c71-31de2b1c57b4/f8f5f471-f016-451e-8c71-31de2b1c57b4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8f5f471-f016-451e-8c71-31de2b1c57b4/f8f5f471-f016-451e-8c71-31de2b1c57b4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8f5f471-f016-451e-8c71-31de2b1c57b4/f8f5f471-f016-451e-8c71-31de2b1c57b4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The cleanup continue in Ohio and Marion County from weekend flooding
--Search continues for missing individuals believed lost in the flooding and those who have been recovered are identified
--Former lawmaker and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The cleanup continue in Ohio and Marion County from weekend flooding<br />--Search continues for missing individuals believed lost in the flooding and those who have been recovered are identified<br />--Former lawmaker and businessman Doug Skaff is fondly remembered in a public memorial in Charleston<br />--In Sports; The All State Baseball teams are released and a no-hitter in the College World Series]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>955</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-16-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-16-25--66578760</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Five dead, more are missing and heavy damages from flooding this weekend in Ohio County<br />--An apartment complex in Fairmont is destroyed by flood waters in Marion County<br />--Several hundred turn out for No Kings protests in West Virginia locations<br />--In Sports: a recap of North-South All Star weekend and recruiting news for Mountaineer football and baseball ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66578760</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:48:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66578760/podcast_6_16_25_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21954532" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/436c39ad-2f2b-44fa-b942-50581d1adf45/436c39ad-2f2b-44fa-b942-50581d1adf45.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/436c39ad-2f2b-44fa-b942-50581d1adf45/436c39ad-2f2b-44fa-b942-50581d1adf45.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/436c39ad-2f2b-44fa-b942-50581d1adf45/436c39ad-2f2b-44fa-b942-50581d1adf45.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Five dead, more are missing and heavy damages from flooding this weekend in Ohio County
--An apartment complex in Fairmont is destroyed by flood waters in Marion County
--Several hundred turn out for No Kings...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Five dead, more are missing and heavy damages from flooding this weekend in Ohio County<br />--An apartment complex in Fairmont is destroyed by flood waters in Marion County<br />--Several hundred turn out for No Kings protests in West Virginia locations<br />--In Sports: a recap of North-South All Star weekend and recruiting news for Mountaineer football and baseball ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-13-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-13-25--66546336</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia coal will be burned to produce power longer than most figured <br />--A former elected officials faces a long federal prison term<br />--The West Virginia National Guard celevrates the Army's 250-th annivesary. <br />--In Sports:  North-South All Star Games this weekend and the All State Softball teams in Class AAA and AAAA are out<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66546336</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66546336/podcast_6_13_25.mp3" length="20857909" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1aedd7a8-4282-495f-ba87-4db261f064bf/1aedd7a8-4282-495f-ba87-4db261f064bf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1aedd7a8-4282-495f-ba87-4db261f064bf/1aedd7a8-4282-495f-ba87-4db261f064bf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1aedd7a8-4282-495f-ba87-4db261f064bf/1aedd7a8-4282-495f-ba87-4db261f064bf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia coal will be burned to produce power longer than most figured 
--A former elected officials faces a long federal prison term
--The West Virginia National Guard celevrates the Army's 250-th annivesary. ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia coal will be burned to produce power longer than most figured <br />--A former elected officials faces a long federal prison term<br />--The West Virginia National Guard celevrates the Army's 250-th annivesary. <br />--In Sports:  North-South All Star Games this weekend and the All State Softball teams in Class AAA and AAAA are out<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>869</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-12-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-12-25--66528370</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More conflict over the school vaccination policies<br />--The state BOE takes over Boone County Schools and declares an emergency in Randolph County<br />--A top Justice Administration officials defends the former Governor's work on road maintenance. <br />--In Sports; Preps continue for the North-South All Star weekend and Corny Jackson gets a contract extension at Marshall <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66528370</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:35:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66528370/podcast_6_12_25.mp3" length="24977926" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a1cf99d-b9d6-4700-b7b8-d30eba82ae19/0a1cf99d-b9d6-4700-b7b8-d30eba82ae19.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a1cf99d-b9d6-4700-b7b8-d30eba82ae19/0a1cf99d-b9d6-4700-b7b8-d30eba82ae19.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a1cf99d-b9d6-4700-b7b8-d30eba82ae19/0a1cf99d-b9d6-4700-b7b8-d30eba82ae19.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--More conflict over the school vaccination policies
--The state BOE takes over Boone County Schools and declares an emergency in Randolph County
--A top Justice Administration officials defends the former Governor's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More conflict over the school vaccination policies<br />--The state BOE takes over Boone County Schools and declares an emergency in Randolph County<br />--A top Justice Administration officials defends the former Governor's work on road maintenance. <br />--In Sports; Preps continue for the North-South All Star weekend and Corny Jackson gets a contract extension at Marshall <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1041</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-11-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-11-25--66505703</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Tragedy as businessman and political figure Doug Skaff dies in a car wreck<br />--Mary Lou Retton pleads no contest to a DUI <br />--Greenbrier County Prosecutor hopes a recent sting will deter selling vapes to minors<br />--In Sports: WVU adds opponents to future football schedules <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66505703</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:38:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66505703/podcast_6_11_25.mp3" length="21831013" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7e752a5-ec53-422c-be59-6052434c1ed5/e7e752a5-ec53-422c-be59-6052434c1ed5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7e752a5-ec53-422c-be59-6052434c1ed5/e7e752a5-ec53-422c-be59-6052434c1ed5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7e752a5-ec53-422c-be59-6052434c1ed5/e7e752a5-ec53-422c-be59-6052434c1ed5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Tragedy as businessman and political figure Doug Skaff dies in a car wreck
--Mary Lou Retton pleads no contest to a DUI 
--Greenbrier County Prosecutor hopes a recent sting will deter selling vapes to minors
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Tragedy as businessman and political figure Doug Skaff dies in a car wreck<br />--Mary Lou Retton pleads no contest to a DUI <br />--Greenbrier County Prosecutor hopes a recent sting will deter selling vapes to minors<br />--In Sports: WVU adds opponents to future football schedules <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  6-10-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-10-25--66491596</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state Supreme Court overturns a quadruple murder conviction<br />--Another former officer at SRJ headed to prison for ties to an inmate's death<br />--Governor Morrisey reins in the DOH and refocuses its mission<br />--In Sports: Getting ready for the North-South All Star weekend<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66491596</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:02:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66491596/podcast_6_10_25.mp3" length="21797155" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d869cfb4-a222-4eec-97a8-8178cda760ea/d869cfb4-a222-4eec-97a8-8178cda760ea.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d869cfb4-a222-4eec-97a8-8178cda760ea/d869cfb4-a222-4eec-97a8-8178cda760ea.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d869cfb4-a222-4eec-97a8-8178cda760ea/d869cfb4-a222-4eec-97a8-8178cda760ea.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The state Supreme Court overturns a quadruple murder conviction
--Another former officer at SRJ headed to prison for ties to an inmate's death
--Governor Morrisey reins in the DOH and refocuses its mission
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The state Supreme Court overturns a quadruple murder conviction<br />--Another former officer at SRJ headed to prison for ties to an inmate's death<br />--Governor Morrisey reins in the DOH and refocuses its mission<br />--In Sports: Getting ready for the North-South All Star weekend<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-9-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-9-25--66470099</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia children's welfare has improved, but there is plenty left to do<br />--It's the eve of a great number of municipal elections in West Virginia<br />--Lots of rainfall, but the drought from last year still persists in parts of W.Va. <br />--In Sports: An record setting season for WVU baseball ends in Louisiana and a recap of the state high school baseball championships <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66470099</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:36:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66470099/podcast_6_9_25_1.mp3" length="20761351" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/72c9026a-e872-42cc-bce5-c2d7636634ce/72c9026a-e872-42cc-bce5-c2d7636634ce.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/72c9026a-e872-42cc-bce5-c2d7636634ce/72c9026a-e872-42cc-bce5-c2d7636634ce.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/72c9026a-e872-42cc-bce5-c2d7636634ce/72c9026a-e872-42cc-bce5-c2d7636634ce.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia children's welfare has improved, but there is plenty left to do
--It's the eve of a great number of municipal elections in West Virginia
--Lots of rainfall, but the drought from last year still...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia children's welfare has improved, but there is plenty left to do<br />--It's the eve of a great number of municipal elections in West Virginia<br />--Lots of rainfall, but the drought from last year still persists in parts of W.Va. <br />--In Sports: An record setting season for WVU baseball ends in Louisiana and a recap of the state high school baseball championships <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>865</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-6-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-6-25--66418460</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Senator Capito disagrees with the CBO on the Big Beautiful Bill<br />--PEIA is actually having a better year than expecteed<br />--Overcoming childhood trauma was the subject of a two day confernce in Charelston<br />--In Sports:   The fields are set for the Class AA and Class A State Championship games at the state high school baseball tourney <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66418460</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:43:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66418460/podcast_6_6_25.mp3" length="20914339" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d9b89ce3-2e32-4e18-a8fb-21d81bd264a1/d9b89ce3-2e32-4e18-a8fb-21d81bd264a1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d9b89ce3-2e32-4e18-a8fb-21d81bd264a1/d9b89ce3-2e32-4e18-a8fb-21d81bd264a1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d9b89ce3-2e32-4e18-a8fb-21d81bd264a1/d9b89ce3-2e32-4e18-a8fb-21d81bd264a1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Senator Capito disagrees with the CBO on the Big Beautiful Bill
--PEIA is actually having a better year than expecteed
--Overcoming childhood trauma was the subject of a two day confernce in Charelston
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Senator Capito disagrees with the CBO on the Big Beautiful Bill<br />--PEIA is actually having a better year than expecteed<br />--Overcoming childhood trauma was the subject of a two day confernce in Charelston<br />--In Sports:   The fields are set for the Class AA and Class A State Championship games at the state high school baseball tourney <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>872</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-5-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-5-25--66406250</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--USDA has questions about West Virginia's SNAP waiver request<br />--WV School of Osteopathic Medicine has concerns about the "Big Beautiful Bill"<br />--A disability rights advocate calls on the state to address problems with state run hospitals<br />--In Sports: The high school baseball tournament starts today in Charleston]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66406250</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:37:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66406250/podcast_6_5_25.mp3" length="22755211" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9755605e-8a06-42c0-8943-7fba4c431d57/9755605e-8a06-42c0-8943-7fba4c431d57.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9755605e-8a06-42c0-8943-7fba4c431d57/9755605e-8a06-42c0-8943-7fba4c431d57.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9755605e-8a06-42c0-8943-7fba4c431d57/9755605e-8a06-42c0-8943-7fba4c431d57.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--USDA has questions about West Virginia's SNAP waiver request
--WV School of Osteopathic Medicine has concerns about the "Big Beautiful Bill"
--A disability rights advocate calls on the state to address problems with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--USDA has questions about West Virginia's SNAP waiver request<br />--WV School of Osteopathic Medicine has concerns about the "Big Beautiful Bill"<br />--A disability rights advocate calls on the state to address problems with state run hospitals<br />--In Sports: The high school baseball tournament starts today in Charleston]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>949</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-4-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-4-25--66393911</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More layoffs in the coal industry<br />--An attorney for coal miners pushes to have NIOSH restore full black lung services<br />--WV American Water seeks a rate hike<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball is battered, but not broken as they prepare to face LSU in the Super Regional<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66393911</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:48:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66393911/podcast_6_4_25.mp3" length="24088213" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2d7d9cc-fa8c-41ec-a892-7fdc88d392ce/f2d7d9cc-fa8c-41ec-a892-7fdc88d392ce.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2d7d9cc-fa8c-41ec-a892-7fdc88d392ce/f2d7d9cc-fa8c-41ec-a892-7fdc88d392ce.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2d7d9cc-fa8c-41ec-a892-7fdc88d392ce/f2d7d9cc-fa8c-41ec-a892-7fdc88d392ce.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--More layoffs in the coal industry
--An attorney for coal miners pushes to have NIOSH restore full black lung services
--WV American Water seeks a rate hike
--In Sports: WVU baseball is battered, but not broken as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More layoffs in the coal industry<br />--An attorney for coal miners pushes to have NIOSH restore full black lung services<br />--WV American Water seeks a rate hike<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball is battered, but not broken as they prepare to face LSU in the Super Regional<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1004</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-3-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-3-25--66380474</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Black Lung program at NIOSH is restored, but still has some difficulty<br />--A large medical supplier has opened up its promised Morgantown distribution center<br />--Kids were the reporters for the Charleston Dirty Birds press conference on Monday<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers head to Baton Rouge to play for a shot at Omaha]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66380474</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:37:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66380474/podcast_6_3_25.mp3" length="21377692" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/24262d3b-e9af-4e38-8503-bab141d142ac/24262d3b-e9af-4e38-8503-bab141d142ac.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/24262d3b-e9af-4e38-8503-bab141d142ac/24262d3b-e9af-4e38-8503-bab141d142ac.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/24262d3b-e9af-4e38-8503-bab141d142ac/24262d3b-e9af-4e38-8503-bab141d142ac.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The Black Lung program at NIOSH is restored, but still has some difficulty
--A large medical supplier has opened up its promised Morgantown distribution center
--Kids were the reporters for the Charleston Dirty Birds...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Black Lung program at NIOSH is restored, but still has some difficulty<br />--A large medical supplier has opened up its promised Morgantown distribution center<br />--Kids were the reporters for the Charleston Dirty Birds press conference on Monday<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers head to Baton Rouge to play for a shot at Omaha]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-2-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-2-25--66366380</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Graduation at Woodrow Wilson High School marred by a brawl<br />--A Berkeley County teacher is jailed on charges of sexually assaulting a 14 year old student<br />--A deadly weekend on the state's highways<br />--In Sports; The WVU baseball team pulls of an improbably comeback to win the the NCAA Regional Championship<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66366380</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:35:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66366380/podcast_6_2_25.mp3" length="20893021" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/307648f7-b18c-496e-bb34-2e476e5acb25/307648f7-b18c-496e-bb34-2e476e5acb25.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/307648f7-b18c-496e-bb34-2e476e5acb25/307648f7-b18c-496e-bb34-2e476e5acb25.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/307648f7-b18c-496e-bb34-2e476e5acb25/307648f7-b18c-496e-bb34-2e476e5acb25.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Graduation at Woodrow Wilson High School marred by a brawl
--A Berkeley County teacher is jailed on charges of sexually assaulting a 14 year old student
--A deadly weekend on the state's highways
--In Sports; The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Graduation at Woodrow Wilson High School marred by a brawl<br />--A Berkeley County teacher is jailed on charges of sexually assaulting a 14 year old student<br />--A deadly weekend on the state's highways<br />--In Sports; The WVU baseball team pulls of an improbably comeback to win the the NCAA Regional Championship<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>871</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-30-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-30-25--66338159</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Big Beautiful Bill could impact education funding in West Virginia<br />--A big advocate for Governor Morrisey's request to remove soda pop from SNAP benefit purchases<br />--The drought in the eastern panhandle is easing with a very wet May<br />--In Sports: Two champs crowned in high school softball and two more to go,  plus WVU opens play in the NCAA tournament.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66338159</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 10:33:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66338159/podcast_5_30_25.mp3" length="23709505" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5c7d33d7-419a-4ab7-be25-f5235c7f3388/5c7d33d7-419a-4ab7-be25-f5235c7f3388.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5c7d33d7-419a-4ab7-be25-f5235c7f3388/5c7d33d7-419a-4ab7-be25-f5235c7f3388.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5c7d33d7-419a-4ab7-be25-f5235c7f3388/5c7d33d7-419a-4ab7-be25-f5235c7f3388.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Big Beautiful Bill could impact education funding in West Virginia
--A big advocate for Governor Morrisey's request to remove soda pop from SNAP benefit purchases
--The drought in the eastern panhandle is easing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Big Beautiful Bill could impact education funding in West Virginia<br />--A big advocate for Governor Morrisey's request to remove soda pop from SNAP benefit purchases<br />--The drought in the eastern panhandle is easing with a very wet May<br />--In Sports: Two champs crowned in high school softball and two more to go,  plus WVU opens play in the NCAA tournament.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>988</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-29-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-29-25--66325183</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey proposes sweeping reforms to the state's child welfare system<br />--A Charleston shooting death originally thought to be accidental is now a murder case<br />--NASA officials tour Constellium in Jackson County where the aluminum to build spacecraft originates<br />--In Sports: The state high school softball tournament continues in South Charleston <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66325183</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 10:39:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66325183/podcast_5_29_25.mp3" length="23104450" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5c47ec1-b4c8-41bb-9afd-ea7d3b73e078/c5c47ec1-b4c8-41bb-9afd-ea7d3b73e078.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5c47ec1-b4c8-41bb-9afd-ea7d3b73e078/c5c47ec1-b4c8-41bb-9afd-ea7d3b73e078.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c5c47ec1-b4c8-41bb-9afd-ea7d3b73e078/c5c47ec1-b4c8-41bb-9afd-ea7d3b73e078.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey proposes sweeping reforms to the state's child welfare system
--A Charleston shooting death originally thought to be accidental is now a murder case
--NASA officials tour Constellium in Jackson...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey proposes sweeping reforms to the state's child welfare system<br />--A Charleston shooting death originally thought to be accidental is now a murder case<br />--NASA officials tour Constellium in Jackson County where the aluminum to build spacecraft originates<br />--In Sports: The state high school softball tournament continues in South Charleston <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>963</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-28-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-28-25--66310663</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey gives an update on flood recovery in McDowell County<br />--A Charleston teen is jailed after a tragic fatal shooting at a gas station<br />--Charleston is thrilled with the results of a week long international bicycle racing event<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares for baseball post season and the state softball tourney starts in South Charleston<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66310663</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 10:44:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66310663/podcast_5_28_25.mp3" length="19263448" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9bb4fa15-c6ef-4c28-96e2-321f32d7fbb4/9bb4fa15-c6ef-4c28-96e2-321f32d7fbb4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9bb4fa15-c6ef-4c28-96e2-321f32d7fbb4/9bb4fa15-c6ef-4c28-96e2-321f32d7fbb4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9bb4fa15-c6ef-4c28-96e2-321f32d7fbb4/9bb4fa15-c6ef-4c28-96e2-321f32d7fbb4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey gives an update on flood recovery in McDowell County
--A Charleston teen is jailed after a tragic fatal shooting at a gas station
--Charleston is thrilled with the results of a week long...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey gives an update on flood recovery in McDowell County<br />--A Charleston teen is jailed after a tragic fatal shooting at a gas station<br />--Charleston is thrilled with the results of a week long international bicycle racing event<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares for baseball post season and the state softball tourney starts in South Charleston<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>803</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-27-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-27-25--66291903</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Layoffs at Green Power Motors signal continue financial struggles for the electric bus maker-<br />-The Governor's childhood vaccination exemptions are now set to be challenged in court<br />--The DHS has completed its listening tour and is ready to begin consideration of what was said about child welfare in W.Va.<br />--In Sports: WVU will be in a border battle to open play in the NCAA Tournament taking on Kentucky in Clemson, S.C.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66291903</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 10:38:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66291903/podcast_5_27_25.mp3" length="22012843" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/47b8e8f5-0fc9-4f92-89b2-db9c9f94a2c5/47b8e8f5-0fc9-4f92-89b2-db9c9f94a2c5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/47b8e8f5-0fc9-4f92-89b2-db9c9f94a2c5/47b8e8f5-0fc9-4f92-89b2-db9c9f94a2c5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/47b8e8f5-0fc9-4f92-89b2-db9c9f94a2c5/47b8e8f5-0fc9-4f92-89b2-db9c9f94a2c5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Layoffs at Green Power Motors signal continue financial struggles for the electric bus maker-
-The Governor's childhood vaccination exemptions are now set to be challenged in court
--The DHS has completed its...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Layoffs at Green Power Motors signal continue financial struggles for the electric bus maker-<br />-The Governor's childhood vaccination exemptions are now set to be challenged in court<br />--The DHS has completed its listening tour and is ready to begin consideration of what was said about child welfare in W.Va.<br />--In Sports: WVU will be in a border battle to open play in the NCAA Tournament taking on Kentucky in Clemson, S.C.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>918</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-26-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-26-25--66279934</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Various Memorial Day ceremonies are set around the state of West Virginia today<br />--A trucker form California is in a W.Va. jail over a January accident in Monongalia County<br />--The UMWA President says he spoke to RFK Jr. over NIOSH layoffs<br />--In Sports; Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 winner <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66279934</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 10:29:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66279934/podcast_5_26_25.mp3" length="20506789" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92d03c3b-d3fd-4256-b643-a86edc2d63af/92d03c3b-d3fd-4256-b643-a86edc2d63af.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92d03c3b-d3fd-4256-b643-a86edc2d63af/92d03c3b-d3fd-4256-b643-a86edc2d63af.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92d03c3b-d3fd-4256-b643-a86edc2d63af/92d03c3b-d3fd-4256-b643-a86edc2d63af.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Various Memorial Day ceremonies are set around the state of West Virginia today
--A trucker form California is in a W.Va. jail over a January accident in Monongalia County
--The UMWA President says he spoke to RFK...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Various Memorial Day ceremonies are set around the state of West Virginia today<br />--A trucker form California is in a W.Va. jail over a January accident in Monongalia County<br />--The UMWA President says he spoke to RFK Jr. over NIOSH layoffs<br />--In Sports; Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 winner <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>855</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-23-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-23-25--66223429</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Protests to save NIOSH in both Morgantown and Washington <br />--DHS finishes the listening sessions across the state over child welfare<br />--It's Memorial Day weekend and a lot of things do to around West Virginia <br />--In Sports: WVU wins and advances in the Big XII tourney, Marshall falls and will play in an elimination game later today<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66223429</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 10:37:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66223429/podcast_5_23_25.mp3" length="19679776" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f568f0be-ecd6-4483-b560-b2b586269c8a/f568f0be-ecd6-4483-b560-b2b586269c8a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f568f0be-ecd6-4483-b560-b2b586269c8a/f568f0be-ecd6-4483-b560-b2b586269c8a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f568f0be-ecd6-4483-b560-b2b586269c8a/f568f0be-ecd6-4483-b560-b2b586269c8a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Protests to save NIOSH in both Morgantown and Washington 
--DHS finishes the listening sessions across the state over child welfare
--It's Memorial Day weekend and a lot of things do to around West Virginia 
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Protests to save NIOSH in both Morgantown and Washington <br />--DHS finishes the listening sessions across the state over child welfare<br />--It's Memorial Day weekend and a lot of things do to around West Virginia <br />--In Sports: WVU wins and advances in the Big XII tourney, Marshall falls and will play in an elimination game later today<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>820</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-22-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-22-25--66199568</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Rallies today for NIOSH workers in Morgantown and Washington<br />--Ticks are becoming a real problem in WV this year<br />--The Run for the Wall makes it to West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers prepare to open Big XII tourney play <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66199568</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 10:25:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66199568/podcast_5_22_25.mp3" length="20916847" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd6c3ad2-fbf9-4df1-9cd4-509361a01b5e/bd6c3ad2-fbf9-4df1-9cd4-509361a01b5e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd6c3ad2-fbf9-4df1-9cd4-509361a01b5e/bd6c3ad2-fbf9-4df1-9cd4-509361a01b5e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd6c3ad2-fbf9-4df1-9cd4-509361a01b5e/bd6c3ad2-fbf9-4df1-9cd4-509361a01b5e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Rallies today for NIOSH workers in Morgantown and Washington
--Ticks are becoming a real problem in WV this year
--The Run for the Wall makes it to West Virginia
--In Sports: Mountaineers prepare to open Big XII...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Rallies today for NIOSH workers in Morgantown and Washington<br />--Ticks are becoming a real problem in WV this year<br />--The Run for the Wall makes it to West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers prepare to open Big XII tourney play <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>872</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  5-21-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-21-25--66182146</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey wants sugary drinks off the list of SNAP benefit purchases<br />--The Principals at all three Wood County High Schools have resigned amid ongoing audits<br />--Senator Capito tells RFK Jr. more jobs need reinstated in Morgantown at NIOSH<br />--In Sports: the state softball tournament bracket is taking shape  <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66182146</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 10:38:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66182146/podcast_seg_5_21_25.mp3" length="20299879" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1fb44dc5-59a4-42b1-a240-436593121336/1fb44dc5-59a4-42b1-a240-436593121336.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1fb44dc5-59a4-42b1-a240-436593121336/1fb44dc5-59a4-42b1-a240-436593121336.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1fb44dc5-59a4-42b1-a240-436593121336/1fb44dc5-59a4-42b1-a240-436593121336.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey wants sugary drinks off the list of SNAP benefit purchases
--The Principals at all three Wood County High Schools have resigned amid ongoing audits
--Senator Capito tells RFK Jr. more jobs need...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey wants sugary drinks off the list of SNAP benefit purchases<br />--The Principals at all three Wood County High Schools have resigned amid ongoing audits<br />--Senator Capito tells RFK Jr. more jobs need reinstated in Morgantown at NIOSH<br />--In Sports: the state softball tournament bracket is taking shape  <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>846</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-20-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-20-25--66168276</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A flood watch is in effect for most areas south of Route 60<br />--Senator Capito has questions for RFK Jr. about funding cuts in more areas<br />--A national set of bicycle races continues in Charleston<br />--In Sports; Softball Regionals are winding down and we'll hear from the coach of a WVU basketball recruit<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66168276</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 10:29:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66168276/podcast_5_20_25.mp3" length="20628427" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f11a2daa-6630-4f2c-91e5-fb2aa1392ad5/f11a2daa-6630-4f2c-91e5-fb2aa1392ad5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f11a2daa-6630-4f2c-91e5-fb2aa1392ad5/f11a2daa-6630-4f2c-91e5-fb2aa1392ad5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f11a2daa-6630-4f2c-91e5-fb2aa1392ad5/f11a2daa-6630-4f2c-91e5-fb2aa1392ad5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A flood watch is in effect for most areas south of Route 60
--Senator Capito has questions for RFK Jr. about funding cuts in more areas
--A national set of bicycle races continues in Charleston
--In Sports; Softball...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A flood watch is in effect for most areas south of Route 60<br />--Senator Capito has questions for RFK Jr. about funding cuts in more areas<br />--A national set of bicycle races continues in Charleston<br />--In Sports; Softball Regionals are winding down and we'll hear from the coach of a WVU basketball recruit<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>860</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-19-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-19-25--66148184</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU President Gordon Gee delivers his final commencement address<br />--School systems and the state BOE ask Governor and lawmakers to address concerns over PEIA<br />--Times are changing and creating challenges for emergency ambulance work<br />--In Sports: WVU claims the Big XII title in baseball, but need a reset going into the Big XII tourney after getting swept <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66148184</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 10:33:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66148184/podcast_5_19_25.mp3" length="20552560" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3165ada4-65c8-458f-a216-d63740d4b8e5/3165ada4-65c8-458f-a216-d63740d4b8e5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3165ada4-65c8-458f-a216-d63740d4b8e5/3165ada4-65c8-458f-a216-d63740d4b8e5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3165ada4-65c8-458f-a216-d63740d4b8e5/3165ada4-65c8-458f-a216-d63740d4b8e5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--WVU President Gordon Gee delivers his final commencement address
--School systems and the state BOE ask Governor and lawmakers to address concerns over PEIA
--Times are changing and creating challenges for emergency...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU President Gordon Gee delivers his final commencement address<br />--School systems and the state BOE ask Governor and lawmakers to address concerns over PEIA<br />--Times are changing and creating challenges for emergency ambulance work<br />--In Sports: WVU claims the Big XII title in baseball, but need a reset going into the Big XII tourney after getting swept <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>857</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-16-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-16-25--66116079</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia may be seeing some severe storm activity later today<br />--Jennifer Garner talks about business-education partnerships and how to use those to help West Virginia kids<br />--A former supervisor at the Southern Regional Jail gets prison time for his role in an inmate's death<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball is your 2025 Big XII Champion<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66116079</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 10:39:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66116079/podcast_5_16_25.mp3" length="20390794" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fce09df0-8b25-4b77-82e3-426b56cfea9c/fce09df0-8b25-4b77-82e3-426b56cfea9c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fce09df0-8b25-4b77-82e3-426b56cfea9c/fce09df0-8b25-4b77-82e3-426b56cfea9c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fce09df0-8b25-4b77-82e3-426b56cfea9c/fce09df0-8b25-4b77-82e3-426b56cfea9c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia may be seeing some severe storm activity later today
--Jennifer Garner talks about business-education partnerships and how to use those to help West Virginia kids
--A former supervisor at the Southern...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia may be seeing some severe storm activity later today<br />--Jennifer Garner talks about business-education partnerships and how to use those to help West Virginia kids<br />--A former supervisor at the Southern Regional Jail gets prison time for his role in an inmate's death<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball is your 2025 Big XII Champion<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>850</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-15-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-15-25--66099178</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The state Board of Education stands behind its Superintendent in the controversy over vaccine exemptions<br />--Plus two more school systems are placed under state contro<br />--RFK Jr. confirms 110 jobs returning to NIOSH in Morgantown<br />--in Sports: WVU baseball in a position to nail down another Big XII title tonight in Morgantown]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66099178</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 11:14:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66099178/podcast_5_15_25.mp3" length="22182133" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3ede72db-4dc7-4fb7-8e0b-fdafec26070f/3ede72db-4dc7-4fb7-8e0b-fdafec26070f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3ede72db-4dc7-4fb7-8e0b-fdafec26070f/3ede72db-4dc7-4fb7-8e0b-fdafec26070f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3ede72db-4dc7-4fb7-8e0b-fdafec26070f/3ede72db-4dc7-4fb7-8e0b-fdafec26070f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The state Board of Education stands behind its Superintendent in the controversy over vaccine exemptions
--Plus two more school systems are placed under state contro
--RFK Jr. confirms 110 jobs returning to NIOSH in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The state Board of Education stands behind its Superintendent in the controversy over vaccine exemptions<br />--Plus two more school systems are placed under state contro<br />--RFK Jr. confirms 110 jobs returning to NIOSH in Morgantown<br />--in Sports: WVU baseball in a position to nail down another Big XII title tonight in Morgantown]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>925</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-14-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-14-25--66083250</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Flood waters are starting to recede in the eastern panhandle revealing damage<br />--There are significant developments in the status of NIOSH in Morgantown<br />--The Ohio County School Board seeks a legal opinion on religious exemptions to vaccines<br />--In Sports: Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are eligible for enshrinement in Cooperstown]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66083250</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 10:35:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66083250/podcast_5_14_25.mp3" length="20138113" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b03833c4-0f19-46f3-b718-0815660da5c7/b03833c4-0f19-46f3-b718-0815660da5c7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b03833c4-0f19-46f3-b718-0815660da5c7/b03833c4-0f19-46f3-b718-0815660da5c7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b03833c4-0f19-46f3-b718-0815660da5c7/b03833c4-0f19-46f3-b718-0815660da5c7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Flood waters are starting to recede in the eastern panhandle revealing damage
--There are significant developments in the status of NIOSH in Morgantown
--The Ohio County School Board seeks a legal opinion on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Flood waters are starting to recede in the eastern panhandle revealing damage<br />--There are significant developments in the status of NIOSH in Morgantown<br />--The Ohio County School Board seeks a legal opinion on religious exemptions to vaccines<br />--In Sports: Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are eligible for enshrinement in Cooperstown]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>839</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-13-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-13-25--66069894</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--One W.Va. school board is seeking a legal opinion on Governor Morrisey's executive order offering religious exemptions to required vaccinations<br />--Foster parents detail their struggles in the first of a series of public listening sessions<br />--Leaders continue to lament the actions of Cleveland Cliffs to halt plans for a transformer plant in Weirton<br />--In Sports:  Post season in high school baseball and softball are underway<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66069894</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 10:25:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66069894/podcast_5_13_25.mp3" length="21390859" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e2872405-6658-4bab-be8d-5e1fde95d34a/e2872405-6658-4bab-be8d-5e1fde95d34a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e2872405-6658-4bab-be8d-5e1fde95d34a/e2872405-6658-4bab-be8d-5e1fde95d34a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e2872405-6658-4bab-be8d-5e1fde95d34a/e2872405-6658-4bab-be8d-5e1fde95d34a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--One W.Va. school board is seeking a legal opinion on Governor Morrisey's executive order offering religious exemptions to required vaccinations
--Foster parents detail their struggles in the first of a series of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--One W.Va. school board is seeking a legal opinion on Governor Morrisey's executive order offering religious exemptions to required vaccinations<br />--Foster parents detail their struggles in the first of a series of public listening sessions<br />--Leaders continue to lament the actions of Cleveland Cliffs to halt plans for a transformer plant in Weirton<br />--In Sports:  Post season in high school baseball and softball are underway<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>892</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  5-12-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-12-25--66052689</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Broadband funding for West Virginia is being held up by a spending review in Washington<br />--Several State Troopers will put their bodies on the line in an upcoming charity race<br />--Two are dead and two critically hurt in a Charleston interstate wreck<br />--In Sports, WVU's magic number for clenching the Big XII baseball title is now one win  <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66052689</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 10:28:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66052689/podcast_5_12_25.mp3" length="21177679" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9d545c4d-e8b2-4130-bc35-aa60a92db70a/9d545c4d-e8b2-4130-bc35-aa60a92db70a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9d545c4d-e8b2-4130-bc35-aa60a92db70a/9d545c4d-e8b2-4130-bc35-aa60a92db70a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9d545c4d-e8b2-4130-bc35-aa60a92db70a/9d545c4d-e8b2-4130-bc35-aa60a92db70a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Broadband funding for West Virginia is being held up by a spending review in Washington
--Several State Troopers will put their bodies on the line in an upcoming charity race
--Two are dead and two critically hurt...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Broadband funding for West Virginia is being held up by a spending review in Washington<br />--Several State Troopers will put their bodies on the line in an upcoming charity race<br />--Two are dead and two critically hurt in a Charleston interstate wreck<br />--In Sports, WVU's magic number for clenching the Big XII baseball title is now one win  <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-9-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-9-25--66014406</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Reaction from the head of the Catholic Church in West Virginia to a new pope<br />--A lot of reaction to Cleveland Cliffs' action to scrap plans for a transformer plant in Weirton<br />--Senator Capito is looking for more clarity on what will happen with NIOSH and coal miner health programs<br />--In Sports: WVU opens a series on the road at Kansas State trying to rebound from the Pitt loss<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66014406</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 10:38:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66014406/podcast_5_9_25.mp3" length="20869195" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/51b6e1c3-b7ed-4c5a-bec2-e6824fb3416c/51b6e1c3-b7ed-4c5a-bec2-e6824fb3416c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/51b6e1c3-b7ed-4c5a-bec2-e6824fb3416c/51b6e1c3-b7ed-4c5a-bec2-e6824fb3416c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/51b6e1c3-b7ed-4c5a-bec2-e6824fb3416c/51b6e1c3-b7ed-4c5a-bec2-e6824fb3416c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Reaction from the head of the Catholic Church in West Virginia to a new pope
--A lot of reaction to Cleveland Cliffs' action to scrap plans for a transformer plant in Weirton
--Senator Capito is looking for more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Reaction from the head of the Catholic Church in West Virginia to a new pope<br />--A lot of reaction to Cleveland Cliffs' action to scrap plans for a transformer plant in Weirton<br />--Senator Capito is looking for more clarity on what will happen with NIOSH and coal miner health programs<br />--In Sports: WVU opens a series on the road at Kansas State trying to rebound from the Pitt loss<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>870</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-8-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-8-25--65996321</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Cleveland Cliffs scrubs plans to reopen the former Weirton tin plate operation to build transformers<br />--A federal judge is asked to issue an injunction against the closure of NIOSH<br />--The church seeks to be part of the solution to the state's Foster Care problems<br />--In Sports: spring sports at the high school and collegiate level are starting to move into the post season <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65996321</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 10:24:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65996321/podcast_5_8_25.mp3" length="22087456" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6b3d2e97-8396-429b-82f5-aa509877c79c/6b3d2e97-8396-429b-82f5-aa509877c79c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6b3d2e97-8396-429b-82f5-aa509877c79c/6b3d2e97-8396-429b-82f5-aa509877c79c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6b3d2e97-8396-429b-82f5-aa509877c79c/6b3d2e97-8396-429b-82f5-aa509877c79c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Cleveland Cliffs scrubs plans to reopen the former Weirton tin plate operation to build transformers
--A federal judge is asked to issue an injunction against the closure of NIOSH
--The church seeks to be part of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Cleveland Cliffs scrubs plans to reopen the former Weirton tin plate operation to build transformers<br />--A federal judge is asked to issue an injunction against the closure of NIOSH<br />--The church seeks to be part of the solution to the state's Foster Care problems<br />--In Sports: spring sports at the high school and collegiate level are starting to move into the post season <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>921</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-7-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-7-25--65968910</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A federal judge will rule on an injunction request against DOGE cuts to a NIOSH program<br />--Fayette County BOE begins work on a policy for cell phones in class<br />--A number of high school studetns have an inside track for work at Toyota in Putnam County<br />--In Sports: WVU Baseball squanders a lead and drops another mid-week game to a rival<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65968910</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 10:37:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65968910/podcast_5_7_25.mp3" length="19033966" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25a57857-a0a3-4a78-b52a-4395ec3e1748/25a57857-a0a3-4a78-b52a-4395ec3e1748.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25a57857-a0a3-4a78-b52a-4395ec3e1748/25a57857-a0a3-4a78-b52a-4395ec3e1748.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25a57857-a0a3-4a78-b52a-4395ec3e1748/25a57857-a0a3-4a78-b52a-4395ec3e1748.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the MetroNews This Morning: 
--A federal judge will rule on an injunction request against DOGE cuts to a NIOSH program
--Fayette County BOE begins work on a policy for cell phones in class
--A number of high school studetns have an inside...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A federal judge will rule on an injunction request against DOGE cuts to a NIOSH program<br />--Fayette County BOE begins work on a policy for cell phones in class<br />--A number of high school studetns have an inside track for work at Toyota in Putnam County<br />--In Sports: WVU Baseball squanders a lead and drops another mid-week game to a rival<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-6-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-6-25--65937437</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More job losses at NIOSH and worries MSHA offices look to be next<br />--Get ready to show a Real ID if you're flying<br />--Senator Justice rips Governor's claim of a $400 Million budget hole<br />--In Sports; The baseball edition of the Backyard Brawl tonight <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65937437</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 10:39:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65937437/podcast_5_6_25.mp3" length="22004692" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3b62edd-5880-4c8b-8fe0-964c0712f89a/b3b62edd-5880-4c8b-8fe0-964c0712f89a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3b62edd-5880-4c8b-8fe0-964c0712f89a/b3b62edd-5880-4c8b-8fe0-964c0712f89a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3b62edd-5880-4c8b-8fe0-964c0712f89a/b3b62edd-5880-4c8b-8fe0-964c0712f89a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--More job losses at NIOSH and worries MSHA offices look to be next
--Get ready to show a Real ID if you're flying
--Senator Justice rips Governor's claim of a $400 Million budget hole
--In Sports; The baseball...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More job losses at NIOSH and worries MSHA offices look to be next<br />--Get ready to show a Real ID if you're flying<br />--Senator Justice rips Governor's claim of a $400 Million budget hole<br />--In Sports; The baseball edition of the Backyard Brawl tonight <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-5-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-5-25--65920002</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It appears PEIA and the school aid formula will be the subject of special sessions of the Legislature<br />--More DOGE impacts on West Virginia<br />--Storms cause damage across the state and claim a life. <br />--In Sports: Mountaineers win weekend series and inch closer to Big 12 Title in baseball <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65920002</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 10:45:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65920002/podcast_5_5_25.mp3" length="23607304" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/edfdfaa1-b577-4811-8ade-eb8a86787e2a/edfdfaa1-b577-4811-8ade-eb8a86787e2a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/edfdfaa1-b577-4811-8ade-eb8a86787e2a/edfdfaa1-b577-4811-8ade-eb8a86787e2a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/edfdfaa1-b577-4811-8ade-eb8a86787e2a/edfdfaa1-b577-4811-8ade-eb8a86787e2a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It appears PEIA and the school aid formula will be the subject of special sessions of the Legislature
--More DOGE impacts on West Virginia
--Storms cause damage across the state and claim a life. 
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It appears PEIA and the school aid formula will be the subject of special sessions of the Legislature<br />--More DOGE impacts on West Virginia<br />--Storms cause damage across the state and claim a life. <br />--In Sports: Mountaineers win weekend series and inch closer to Big 12 Title in baseball <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>984</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-2-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-2-25--65853373</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A fan who fell more than 20 feet at PNC Park has ties to West Virginia<br />--Governor Morrisey signs the Voter ID legislation into law and finishes work on other bills approved by lawmakers during the session<br />--Revenue figures were higher than expected in April<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball welcomes Texas Tech to Morgantown ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65853373</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 10:43:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65853373/podcast_5_2_25.mp3" length="20390794" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f03c39cf-b65f-4841-b21f-1a393b9a4548/f03c39cf-b65f-4841-b21f-1a393b9a4548.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f03c39cf-b65f-4841-b21f-1a393b9a4548/f03c39cf-b65f-4841-b21f-1a393b9a4548.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f03c39cf-b65f-4841-b21f-1a393b9a4548/f03c39cf-b65f-4841-b21f-1a393b9a4548.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A fan who fell more than 20 feet at PNC Park has ties to West Virginia
--Governor Morrisey signs the Voter ID legislation into law and finishes work on other bills approved by lawmakers during the session
--Revenue...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A fan who fell more than 20 feet at PNC Park has ties to West Virginia<br />--Governor Morrisey signs the Voter ID legislation into law and finishes work on other bills approved by lawmakers during the session<br />--Revenue figures were higher than expected in April<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball welcomes Texas Tech to Morgantown ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>850</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-1-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-1-25--65822802</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey signs the "microgrids" bill and calls it a significant economic development tool<br />--Fayette County Commissioners try to reassure firefighters their funding is not in jeopardy despite the cut to the fire levy rate<br />--Doge cuts impact AmeriCorps programs in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: A classic WVU-Marshall game before a capacity crowd at Go-Mart Ballpark<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65822802</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 10:26:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65822802/podcast_5_1_25.mp3" length="21599650" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7139e2c0-7a41-4396-a888-9012c074bcb6/7139e2c0-7a41-4396-a888-9012c074bcb6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7139e2c0-7a41-4396-a888-9012c074bcb6/7139e2c0-7a41-4396-a888-9012c074bcb6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7139e2c0-7a41-4396-a888-9012c074bcb6/7139e2c0-7a41-4396-a888-9012c074bcb6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey signs the "microgrids" bill and calls it a significant economic development tool
--Fayette County Commissioners try to reassure firefighters their funding is not in jeopardy despite the cut to the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey signs the "microgrids" bill and calls it a significant economic development tool<br />--Fayette County Commissioners try to reassure firefighters their funding is not in jeopardy despite the cut to the fire levy rate<br />--Doge cuts impact AmeriCorps programs in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: A classic WVU-Marshall game before a capacity crowd at Go-Mart Ballpark<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>900</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-30-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-30-25--65804800</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Overnight storms cause damage across West Virginia<br />--Morgantown voters back up a camping ban on homeless in the city<br />--Senator Capito announces some of the NIOSH workers in Morgantown are being called back to work. <br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall meet for a third time on the baseball diamond tonight in Charleston and it's exepcted to be a standing room only crowd <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65804800</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:26:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65804800/podcast_4_30_25.mp3" length="19783858" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5bc4d7c6-777c-4801-8346-bddde19b3518/5bc4d7c6-777c-4801-8346-bddde19b3518.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5bc4d7c6-777c-4801-8346-bddde19b3518/5bc4d7c6-777c-4801-8346-bddde19b3518.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5bc4d7c6-777c-4801-8346-bddde19b3518/5bc4d7c6-777c-4801-8346-bddde19b3518.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Overnight storms cause damage across West Virginia
--Morgantown voters back up a camping ban on homeless in the city
--Senator Capito announces some of the NIOSH workers in Morgantown are being called back to work. ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Overnight storms cause damage across West Virginia<br />--Morgantown voters back up a camping ban on homeless in the city<br />--Senator Capito announces some of the NIOSH workers in Morgantown are being called back to work. <br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall meet for a third time on the baseball diamond tonight in Charleston and it's exepcted to be a standing room only crowd <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>825</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-29-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-29-25--65791370</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Polls open today in Morgantown's municipal election<br />--Morrisey hints some of the approved bills from the session may get a veto<br />--Justice Beth Walker talks about her decision to retire from the W.Va. Supreme Court <br />--In Sports: the contract for Marshall A-D Christian Spears will not be extended or renewed<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65791370</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:32:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65791370/podcast_4_29_25.mp3" length="22198435" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5409c857-4a97-4a4b-83bf-f7ce278fc278/5409c857-4a97-4a4b-83bf-f7ce278fc278.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5409c857-4a97-4a4b-83bf-f7ce278fc278/5409c857-4a97-4a4b-83bf-f7ce278fc278.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5409c857-4a97-4a4b-83bf-f7ce278fc278/5409c857-4a97-4a4b-83bf-f7ce278fc278.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Polls open today in Morgantown's municipal election
--Morrisey hints some of the approved bills from the session may get a veto
--Justice Beth Walker talks about her decision to retire from the W.Va. Supreme Court ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Polls open today in Morgantown's municipal election<br />--Morrisey hints some of the approved bills from the session may get a veto<br />--Justice Beth Walker talks about her decision to retire from the W.Va. Supreme Court <br />--In Sports: the contract for Marshall A-D Christian Spears will not be extended or renewed<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>925</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-28-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-28-25--65778735</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Progress has been slower than expected for Green Power Motors in W.Va. <br />--It's the eve of an important municipal election in Morgantown<br />--An upcoming event will spotlight how churches can support foster families<br />--In Sports:  Another weekend series sweep for Mountaineer baseball in the Big XII <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65778735</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:45:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65778735/podcast_4_28_25.mp3" length="20423398" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4db70e8d-434f-40be-9670-e3a14624deee/4db70e8d-434f-40be-9670-e3a14624deee.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4db70e8d-434f-40be-9670-e3a14624deee/4db70e8d-434f-40be-9670-e3a14624deee.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4db70e8d-434f-40be-9670-e3a14624deee/4db70e8d-434f-40be-9670-e3a14624deee.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Progress has been slower than expected for Green Power Motors in W.Va. 
--It's the eve of an important municipal election in Morgantown
--An upcoming event will spotlight how churches can support foster families...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Progress has been slower than expected for Green Power Motors in W.Va. <br />--It's the eve of an important municipal election in Morgantown<br />--An upcoming event will spotlight how churches can support foster families<br />--In Sports:  Another weekend series sweep for Mountaineer baseball in the Big XII <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>851</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-25-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-25-25--65723165</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A WVU student facing deportation is pushing back<br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey signs the bill to increases penalties for those pushing fentanyl in the state<br />--A Raleigh County school system employes is charged with selling school board property and keeping the profits<br />--In Sports: Kyle Wiggs takes a look at the first round of the NFL draft <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65723165</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:35:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65723165/podcast_4_25_25.mp3" length="20555068" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/78c09cb7-a021-4cbc-b85a-a275d1b735e8/78c09cb7-a021-4cbc-b85a-a275d1b735e8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/78c09cb7-a021-4cbc-b85a-a275d1b735e8/78c09cb7-a021-4cbc-b85a-a275d1b735e8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/78c09cb7-a021-4cbc-b85a-a275d1b735e8/78c09cb7-a021-4cbc-b85a-a275d1b735e8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A WVU student facing deportation is pushing back
--Governor Patrick Morrisey signs the bill to increases penalties for those pushing fentanyl in the state
--A Raleigh County school system employes is charged with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A WVU student facing deportation is pushing back<br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey signs the bill to increases penalties for those pushing fentanyl in the state<br />--A Raleigh County school system employes is charged with selling school board property and keeping the profits<br />--In Sports: Kyle Wiggs takes a look at the first round of the NFL draft <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>857</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-24-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-24-25--65699953</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A plane crash under investigation in Mason County<br />--A Marshall student gets temporary relief from deportation<br />--Senator Jason Barrett on the final look of the state's spending plan<br />--In Sports: A Marshall player looks to be a first round lock in the NFL draft<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65699953</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:25:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65699953/podcast_4_24_25.mp3" length="18867184" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6504d0d0-5215-403b-b63c-58c7cf3851bb/6504d0d0-5215-403b-b63c-58c7cf3851bb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6504d0d0-5215-403b-b63c-58c7cf3851bb/6504d0d0-5215-403b-b63c-58c7cf3851bb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6504d0d0-5215-403b-b63c-58c7cf3851bb/6504d0d0-5215-403b-b63c-58c7cf3851bb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A plane crash under investigation in Mason County
--A Marshall student gets temporary relief from deportation
--Senator Jason Barrett on the final look of the state's spending plan
--In Sports: A Marshall player...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A plane crash under investigation in Mason County<br />--A Marshall student gets temporary relief from deportation<br />--Senator Jason Barrett on the final look of the state's spending plan<br />--In Sports: A Marshall player looks to be a first round lock in the NFL draft<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>787</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-23-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-23-25--65677822</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Senator Capito calls on HHS Secretary Kennedy to restore NIOSH jobs in Morgantown<br />--Governor Morrisey stands along side RFK Jr. in Washington as he announces a food dye ban, similar to one Morrisey has already signed into law in West Virginia<br />--Attorney General J.B. McCuskey says the NCAA is due to be in Charleston to talk with home about WVU basketball's NCAA tourney snub<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball falls by a run on the road at Penn State]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65677822</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:39:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65677822/podcast_4_23_25.mp3" length="20141248" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b24a3228-2e75-4b05-b313-8c523a593d55/b24a3228-2e75-4b05-b313-8c523a593d55.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b24a3228-2e75-4b05-b313-8c523a593d55/b24a3228-2e75-4b05-b313-8c523a593d55.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b24a3228-2e75-4b05-b313-8c523a593d55/b24a3228-2e75-4b05-b313-8c523a593d55.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Senator Capito calls on HHS Secretary Kennedy to restore NIOSH jobs in Morgantown
--Governor Morrisey stands along side RFK Jr. in Washington as he announces a food dye ban, similar to one Morrisey has already signed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Senator Capito calls on HHS Secretary Kennedy to restore NIOSH jobs in Morgantown<br />--Governor Morrisey stands along side RFK Jr. in Washington as he announces a food dye ban, similar to one Morrisey has already signed into law in West Virginia<br />--Attorney General J.B. McCuskey says the NCAA is due to be in Charleston to talk with home about WVU basketball's NCAA tourney snub<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball falls by a run on the road at Penn State]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>840</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-22-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-22-25--65662743</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia Catholics are remembering the late Pope Francis<br />--A second officer involved shooting in three days in Fayette County <br />--Storm recovering continues in Monongalia County<br />--In Sports: Jefferson baseball secures a 48th straight 20 win season<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65662743</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:38:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65662743/podcast_4_22_25.mp3" length="20279188" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4295a479-a1da-4b16-8ea1-ab85ea9d43c1/4295a479-a1da-4b16-8ea1-ab85ea9d43c1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4295a479-a1da-4b16-8ea1-ab85ea9d43c1/4295a479-a1da-4b16-8ea1-ab85ea9d43c1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4295a479-a1da-4b16-8ea1-ab85ea9d43c1/4295a479-a1da-4b16-8ea1-ab85ea9d43c1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia Catholics are remembering the late Pope Francis
--A second officer involved shooting in three days in Fayette County 
--Storm recovering continues in Monongalia County
--In Sports: Jefferson baseball...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia Catholics are remembering the late Pope Francis<br />--A second officer involved shooting in three days in Fayette County <br />--Storm recovering continues in Monongalia County<br />--In Sports: Jefferson baseball secures a 48th straight 20 win season<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>845</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-21-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-21-25--65649536</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Pope Francis has died after several week's of health complications<br />--Warm weekend weather in West Virginia got folks outside and unfortunately there were accidents--FEMA is realigning flood recovery in southerner W.Va. from the February storms<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer basketball Coach Ross Hodge gets more players from the portal.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65649536</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:27:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65649536/podcast_4_21_25.mp3" length="22004692" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d33f3f74-a4d9-479f-8471-c5b0ef123f6c/d33f3f74-a4d9-479f-8471-c5b0ef123f6c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d33f3f74-a4d9-479f-8471-c5b0ef123f6c/d33f3f74-a4d9-479f-8471-c5b0ef123f6c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d33f3f74-a4d9-479f-8471-c5b0ef123f6c/d33f3f74-a4d9-479f-8471-c5b0ef123f6c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Pope Francis has died after several week's of health complications
--Warm weekend weather in West Virginia got folks outside and unfortunately there were accidents--FEMA is realigning flood recovery in southerner...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Pope Francis has died after several week's of health complications<br />--Warm weekend weather in West Virginia got folks outside and unfortunately there were accidents--FEMA is realigning flood recovery in southerner W.Va. from the February storms<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer basketball Coach Ross Hodge gets more players from the portal.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-18-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-18-25--65622593</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey signs the state budget after exercising his line-item veto power<br /><br />--Congressman Riley Moore pushes back amid criticism over his "thumbs up" photo at an El Salvador prison housing deported illegals from the U.S.<br /><br />--Waivers are granted to eight county school systems from the 180 day instructional requirement.<br /><br />--In Sports: The WVU baseball team now owns the nation's longest winning streak with a victory over Cincinnati<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65622593</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:26:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65622593/podcast_4_18_25.mp3" length="22422901" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8c464a3d-c577-44be-ad8f-627385d7733b/8c464a3d-c577-44be-ad8f-627385d7733b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8c464a3d-c577-44be-ad8f-627385d7733b/8c464a3d-c577-44be-ad8f-627385d7733b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8c464a3d-c577-44be-ad8f-627385d7733b/8c464a3d-c577-44be-ad8f-627385d7733b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Governor Patrick Morrisey signs the state budget after exercising his line-item veto power

--Congressman Riley Moore pushes back amid criticism over his "thumbs up" photo at an El Salvador prison housing deported...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey signs the state budget after exercising his line-item veto power<br /><br />--Congressman Riley Moore pushes back amid criticism over his "thumbs up" photo at an El Salvador prison housing deported illegals from the U.S.<br /><br />--Waivers are granted to eight county school systems from the 180 day instructional requirement.<br /><br />--In Sports: The WVU baseball team now owns the nation's longest winning streak with a victory over Cincinnati<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>935</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-17-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-17-25--65607154</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A major mess overnight on the West Virginia Turnpike<br />--Some business leaders say lawmakers missed some great opportunities in their regular session<br />--Remembering the late Woody Williams in his hometown of Barboursville<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall baseball ready for early weekend series this week<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65607154</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:26:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65607154/podcast_4_17_25.mp3" length="20694262" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6758db28-3067-4d76-8634-254222860566/6758db28-3067-4d76-8634-254222860566.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6758db28-3067-4d76-8634-254222860566/6758db28-3067-4d76-8634-254222860566.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6758db28-3067-4d76-8634-254222860566/6758db28-3067-4d76-8634-254222860566.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A major mess overnight on the West Virginia Turnpike
--Some business leaders say lawmakers missed some great opportunities in their regular session
--Remembering the late Woody Williams in his hometown of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A major mess overnight on the West Virginia Turnpike<br />--Some business leaders say lawmakers missed some great opportunities in their regular session<br />--Remembering the late Woody Williams in his hometown of Barboursville<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall baseball ready for early weekend series this week<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>863</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-16-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-16-25--65591682</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Two months after the flood and the struggle is still big for McDowell County<br />--Governor Morrisey signs the bill to give elementary teachers tools to rein in unruly classroom behavior<br />--The West Virginia Coal Show enjoys renewed vigor in Charleston<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball gets a thrilling win in Huntington over Marshall <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65591682</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:33:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65591682/podcast_4_16_25.mp3" length="19432738" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af3e5247-d238-44d2-8518-624a1fc27f2a/af3e5247-d238-44d2-8518-624a1fc27f2a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af3e5247-d238-44d2-8518-624a1fc27f2a/af3e5247-d238-44d2-8518-624a1fc27f2a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af3e5247-d238-44d2-8518-624a1fc27f2a/af3e5247-d238-44d2-8518-624a1fc27f2a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Two months after the flood and the struggle is still big for McDowell County
--Governor Morrisey signs the bill to give elementary teachers tools to rein in unruly classroom behavior
--The West Virginia Coal Show...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Two months after the flood and the struggle is still big for McDowell County<br />--Governor Morrisey signs the bill to give elementary teachers tools to rein in unruly classroom behavior<br />--The West Virginia Coal Show enjoys renewed vigor in Charleston<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball gets a thrilling win in Huntington over Marshall <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>810</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-15-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-15-25--65578807</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Turnpike worker is dead and a  truck driver charged in his death<br />--Storms are blamed for damage across parts of the Kanawha Valley<br />--Some hard feelings remain over the procedure in which the DEI ban passed in the final hours of the session Saturday night<br />--In Sports; A key member of the Mountaineer women is headed to the WNBA<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65578807</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:45:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65578807/podcast_4_15_25.mp3" length="18525469" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ded47e05-c43c-479b-b1ad-35e9ec79cf63/ded47e05-c43c-479b-b1ad-35e9ec79cf63.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ded47e05-c43c-479b-b1ad-35e9ec79cf63/ded47e05-c43c-479b-b1ad-35e9ec79cf63.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ded47e05-c43c-479b-b1ad-35e9ec79cf63/ded47e05-c43c-479b-b1ad-35e9ec79cf63.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A Turnpike worker is dead and a  truck driver charged in his death
--Storms are blamed for damage across parts of the Kanawha Valley
--Some hard feelings remain over the procedure in which the DEI ban passed in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Turnpike worker is dead and a  truck driver charged in his death<br />--Storms are blamed for damage across parts of the Kanawha Valley<br />--Some hard feelings remain over the procedure in which the DEI ban passed in the final hours of the session Saturday night<br />--In Sports; A key member of the Mountaineer women is headed to the WNBA<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>772</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  4-14-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-14-25--65565382</link><description><![CDATA[<br /><br />Today on MetroNews this Morning<br />:--The Legislature wraps up its 60 day regular session<br />--A bill considered essential to welcoming data centers to the state passed, but some believe it will cost more than supporters are letting on<br />--Senator Capito is headed to McDowell County to take a look at flood recovery two months after the high water.<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball wins 10 straight ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65565382</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:27:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65565382/podcast_4_14_25.mp3" length="19386967" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00105069-2e22-48ba-978e-f0a2a9034dba/00105069-2e22-48ba-978e-f0a2a9034dba.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00105069-2e22-48ba-978e-f0a2a9034dba/00105069-2e22-48ba-978e-f0a2a9034dba.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00105069-2e22-48ba-978e-f0a2a9034dba/00105069-2e22-48ba-978e-f0a2a9034dba.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews this Morning
:--The Legislature wraps up its 60 day regular session
--A bill considered essential to welcoming data centers to the state passed, but some believe it will cost more than supporters are letting on
--Senator Capito is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<br /><br />Today on MetroNews this Morning<br />:--The Legislature wraps up its 60 day regular session<br />--A bill considered essential to welcoming data centers to the state passed, but some believe it will cost more than supporters are letting on<br />--Senator Capito is headed to McDowell County to take a look at flood recovery two months after the high water.<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball wins 10 straight ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>808</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-11-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-11-25--65537475</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legislative session is winding down<br />--The exemptions to vaccinations is dead for a second time and supporters blame Big Pharma<br />--A West Virginia leaders is tapped to lead the federal prison system<br />--In Sports: College baseball this weekend and the Masters is underway at Augusta<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65537475</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:34:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65537475/podcast_4_11_25.mp3" length="19663474" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d32b3737-d73a-466d-84cb-0816aca345aa/d32b3737-d73a-466d-84cb-0816aca345aa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d32b3737-d73a-466d-84cb-0816aca345aa/d32b3737-d73a-466d-84cb-0816aca345aa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d32b3737-d73a-466d-84cb-0816aca345aa/d32b3737-d73a-466d-84cb-0816aca345aa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Legislative session is winding down
--The exemptions to vaccinations is dead for a second time and supporters blame Big Pharma
--A West Virginia leaders is tapped to lead the federal prison system
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legislative session is winding down<br />--The exemptions to vaccinations is dead for a second time and supporters blame Big Pharma<br />--A West Virginia leaders is tapped to lead the federal prison system<br />--In Sports: College baseball this weekend and the Masters is underway at Augusta<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>820</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-10-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-10-25--65524059</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The session is winding down and key legislation is still in play<br />--Marshall tuition and fees to increase this fall<br />--WVEA President Dale Lee says public education is under attack<br />--In Sports: Ross Hodge begins building his Mountaineer basketball team<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65524059</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:29:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65524059/podcast_4_10_25.mp3" length="23111347" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5e081a7-fd7c-4d01-a5f4-cb4e0d7798a6/f5e081a7-fd7c-4d01-a5f4-cb4e0d7798a6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5e081a7-fd7c-4d01-a5f4-cb4e0d7798a6/f5e081a7-fd7c-4d01-a5f4-cb4e0d7798a6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5e081a7-fd7c-4d01-a5f4-cb4e0d7798a6/f5e081a7-fd7c-4d01-a5f4-cb4e0d7798a6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The session is winding down and key legislation is still in play
--Marshall tuition and fees to increase this fall
--WVEA President Dale Lee says public education is under attack
--In Sports: Ross Hodge begins...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The session is winding down and key legislation is still in play<br />--Marshall tuition and fees to increase this fall<br />--WVEA President Dale Lee says public education is under attack<br />--In Sports: Ross Hodge begins building his Mountaineer basketball team<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>963</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-9-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-9-25--65457224</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--President Trump signs orders giving coal a boost with miners looking on<br />--Legislation to support creation of more "micro-grids" in the state advances in Charleston.<br />--The Legislature tackles NIL legislation with Wren Baker and Coach Rod on hand to advocate for the bills<br />--In Sports: The WVSSAC Board of Control approves reclassification of schools on the basis of enrollment only]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65457224</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:36:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65457224/podcast_4_9_25.mp3" length="18931765" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf8c777f-e538-4a8d-9381-e8dea0d19ae0/cf8c777f-e538-4a8d-9381-e8dea0d19ae0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf8c777f-e538-4a8d-9381-e8dea0d19ae0/cf8c777f-e538-4a8d-9381-e8dea0d19ae0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf8c777f-e538-4a8d-9381-e8dea0d19ae0/cf8c777f-e538-4a8d-9381-e8dea0d19ae0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--President Trump signs orders giving coal a boost with miners looking on
--Legislation to support creation of more "micro-grids" in the state advances in Charleston.
--The Legislature tackles NIL legislation with Wren...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--President Trump signs orders giving coal a boost with miners looking on<br />--Legislation to support creation of more "micro-grids" in the state advances in Charleston.<br />--The Legislature tackles NIL legislation with Wren Baker and Coach Rod on hand to advocate for the bills<br />--In Sports: The WVSSAC Board of Control approves reclassification of schools on the basis of enrollment only]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>789</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-8-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-8-25--65440295</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A fire in Jackson County claims the life of a child<br />--Legislation to allow exemptions on childhood vaccinations remains alive despite being defeated in the House<br />--Southern WV Community and Technical College is taken over by the state<br />--In Sports: The Florida Gators are your national basketball champs <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65440295</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:25:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65440295/podcast_4_8_25.mp3" length="18984433" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/15174aed-2975-41d9-aac5-c7983f8501a5/15174aed-2975-41d9-aac5-c7983f8501a5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/15174aed-2975-41d9-aac5-c7983f8501a5/15174aed-2975-41d9-aac5-c7983f8501a5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/15174aed-2975-41d9-aac5-c7983f8501a5/15174aed-2975-41d9-aac5-c7983f8501a5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A fire in Jackson County claims the life of a child
--Legislation to allow exemptions on childhood vaccinations remains alive despite being defeated in the House
--Southern WV Community and Technical College is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A fire in Jackson County claims the life of a child<br />--Legislation to allow exemptions on childhood vaccinations remains alive despite being defeated in the House<br />--Southern WV Community and Technical College is taken over by the state<br />--In Sports: The Florida Gators are your national basketball champs <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>791</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-7-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-7-25--65399456</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--West Virginians turn out for protests over Trump Administration policies over the weekend<br />--Senator Capito talks about the federal debt and Medicaid future<br />--The Legislative session is now into a final week<br />--In Sports: UConn takes the women's NCAA basketball championship and the men's title will be determined tonight]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65399456</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:37:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65399456/podcast_4_7_25.mp3" length="18659647" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b0546bd-9258-442c-875d-a5874d3304db/1b0546bd-9258-442c-875d-a5874d3304db.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b0546bd-9258-442c-875d-a5874d3304db/1b0546bd-9258-442c-875d-a5874d3304db.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1b0546bd-9258-442c-875d-a5874d3304db/1b0546bd-9258-442c-875d-a5874d3304db.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--West Virginians turn out for protests over Trump Administration policies over the weekend
--Senator Capito talks about the federal debt and Medicaid future
--The Legislative session is now into a final week
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--West Virginians turn out for protests over Trump Administration policies over the weekend<br />--Senator Capito talks about the federal debt and Medicaid future<br />--The Legislative session is now into a final week<br />--In Sports: UConn takes the women's NCAA basketball championship and the men's title will be determined tonight]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-4-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-4-25--65347157</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Weather continues to be a top story in West Virginia<br />--Federal workers protest job cuts<br />--Remembering UBB 15 years later<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer Nation is introduced to Ross Hodge ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65347157</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:48:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65347157/podcast_4_4_25.mp3" length="22804117" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/82c125ed-ced7-444b-818f-ad6e4d018466/82c125ed-ced7-444b-818f-ad6e4d018466.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/82c125ed-ced7-444b-818f-ad6e4d018466/82c125ed-ced7-444b-818f-ad6e4d018466.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/82c125ed-ced7-444b-818f-ad6e4d018466/82c125ed-ced7-444b-818f-ad6e4d018466.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Weather continues to be a top story in West Virginia
--Federal workers protest job cuts
--Remembering UBB 15 years later
--In Sports: Mountaineer Nation is introduced to Ross Hodge </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Weather continues to be a top story in West Virginia<br />--Federal workers protest job cuts<br />--Remembering UBB 15 years later<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer Nation is introduced to Ross Hodge ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>951</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-3-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-3-25--65334701</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Heavy storms move across West Virginia<br />--The new commander of the West Virginia National Guard is on board<br />--Crossover day has passed at the Capitol with nine days left in the session<br />--In Sports: We'll meet the new WVU basketball coach today and Mountaineer baseball runs Pitt out of the ballpark early <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65334701</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:35:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65334701/podcast_4_3_25.mp3" length="21582094" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/177128b1-5f6f-467a-829a-ea04a7fb1b1d/177128b1-5f6f-467a-829a-ea04a7fb1b1d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/177128b1-5f6f-467a-829a-ea04a7fb1b1d/177128b1-5f6f-467a-829a-ea04a7fb1b1d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/177128b1-5f6f-467a-829a-ea04a7fb1b1d/177128b1-5f6f-467a-829a-ea04a7fb1b1d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Heavy storms move across West Virginia
--The new commander of the West Virginia National Guard is on board
--Crossover day has passed at the Capitol with nine days left in the session
--In Sports: We'll meet the new...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Heavy storms move across West Virginia<br />--The new commander of the West Virginia National Guard is on board<br />--Crossover day has passed at the Capitol with nine days left in the session<br />--In Sports: We'll meet the new WVU basketball coach today and Mountaineer baseball runs Pitt out of the ballpark early <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>900</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  4-2-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-2-25--65309077</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--DOGE is hitting Morgantown hard<br />--It's been a year since the tornado hit a tiny Fayette County town<br />--It's Crossover Day at the Legislature<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall baseball both win <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65309077</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:25:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65309077/podcast_4_2_25.mp3" length="17860849" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2674a1d-c749-4dbb-96a8-b926fc9b8a8d/f2674a1d-c749-4dbb-96a8-b926fc9b8a8d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2674a1d-c749-4dbb-96a8-b926fc9b8a8d/f2674a1d-c749-4dbb-96a8-b926fc9b8a8d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f2674a1d-c749-4dbb-96a8-b926fc9b8a8d/f2674a1d-c749-4dbb-96a8-b926fc9b8a8d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--DOGE is hitting Morgantown hard
--It's been a year since the tornado hit a tiny Fayette County town
--It's Crossover Day at the Legislature
--In Sports: WVU and Marshall baseball both win </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--DOGE is hitting Morgantown hard<br />--It's been a year since the tornado hit a tiny Fayette County town<br />--It's Crossover Day at the Legislature<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall baseball both win <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>745</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-1-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-1-25--65281595</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Job losses at a plant in Fairmont<br />--Legislation moves in the House and Senate ahead of "crossover day"<br />--Leaders at Shepherd University talk about accomplishments and challenges<br />--In Sports it's a big week for WVU baseball <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65281595</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:27:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65281595/podcast_4_1_25.mp3" length="18806365" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f6e9dbaf-3697-48c7-9268-a9dca56f0f27/f6e9dbaf-3697-48c7-9268-a9dca56f0f27.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f6e9dbaf-3697-48c7-9268-a9dca56f0f27/f6e9dbaf-3697-48c7-9268-a9dca56f0f27.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f6e9dbaf-3697-48c7-9268-a9dca56f0f27/f6e9dbaf-3697-48c7-9268-a9dca56f0f27.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Job losses at a plant in Fairmont
--Legislation moves in the House and Senate ahead of "crossover day"
--Leaders at Shepherd University talk about accomplishments and challenges
--In Sports it's a big week for WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Job losses at a plant in Fairmont<br />--Legislation moves in the House and Senate ahead of "crossover day"<br />--Leaders at Shepherd University talk about accomplishments and challenges<br />--In Sports it's a big week for WVU baseball <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>784</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-31-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-31-25--65259513</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65259513</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:02:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65259513/podcast_3_31_25.mp3" length="18169333" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/69ec4212-f95f-49d9-90ef-c4fab30c0acc/69ec4212-f95f-49d9-90ef-c4fab30c0acc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/69ec4212-f95f-49d9-90ef-c4fab30c0acc/69ec4212-f95f-49d9-90ef-c4fab30c0acc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/69ec4212-f95f-49d9-90ef-c4fab30c0acc/69ec4212-f95f-49d9-90ef-c4fab30c0acc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>757</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  3-28-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-28-25--65182564</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65182564</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:22:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65182564/metronews_this_morning_3_28_25.mp3" length="18339877" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0dabdd09-027d-414b-bb29-4bc3e79f5371/0dabdd09-027d-414b-bb29-4bc3e79f5371.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0dabdd09-027d-414b-bb29-4bc3e79f5371/0dabdd09-027d-414b-bb29-4bc3e79f5371.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0dabdd09-027d-414b-bb29-4bc3e79f5371/0dabdd09-027d-414b-bb29-4bc3e79f5371.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>765</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-27-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-27-25--65157639</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Senate is considering the much talked about locality pay issue for teachers<br />--The Senate votes out DEI policies in the state and narrowly approves a bill to gain more authority over state education policy<br />-IN Sports: Ross Hodge is hired as the new WVU basketball coach and it's opening day in Major League Baseball]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65157639</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:31:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65157639/podcast_3_27_25.mp3" length="21432868" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f06ced4-a440-4b94-9be6-e412c8149038/0f06ced4-a440-4b94-9be6-e412c8149038.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f06ced4-a440-4b94-9be6-e412c8149038/0f06ced4-a440-4b94-9be6-e412c8149038.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f06ced4-a440-4b94-9be6-e412c8149038/0f06ced4-a440-4b94-9be6-e412c8149038.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The Senate is considering the much talked about locality pay issue for teachers
--The Senate votes out DEI policies in the state and narrowly approves a bill to gain more authority over state education policy
-IN...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Senate is considering the much talked about locality pay issue for teachers<br />--The Senate votes out DEI policies in the state and narrowly approves a bill to gain more authority over state education policy<br />-IN Sports: Ross Hodge is hired as the new WVU basketball coach and it's opening day in Major League Baseball]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-26-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-26-25--65132904</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lawmaker are set to pass legislation which voters rejected as a Constitutional amendment three years ago<br />--Senator Jim Justice says flood recovery in the coalfields is going way too slow<br />--Beverage makers and the Teamsters Union is furious over the Governor signing the bill to ban certain food dyes in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: An update on WVU spring football drills <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65132904</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:08:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65132904/podcast_3_26_25.mp3" length="18342385" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/850a2987-9fc0-4ea0-9667-56641cfb1c9c/850a2987-9fc0-4ea0-9667-56641cfb1c9c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/850a2987-9fc0-4ea0-9667-56641cfb1c9c/850a2987-9fc0-4ea0-9667-56641cfb1c9c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/850a2987-9fc0-4ea0-9667-56641cfb1c9c/850a2987-9fc0-4ea0-9667-56641cfb1c9c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Lawmaker are set to pass legislation which voters rejected as a Constitutional amendment three years ago
--Senator Jim Justice says flood recovery in the coalfields is going way too slow
--Beverage makers and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lawmaker are set to pass legislation which voters rejected as a Constitutional amendment three years ago<br />--Senator Jim Justice says flood recovery in the coalfields is going way too slow<br />--Beverage makers and the Teamsters Union is furious over the Governor signing the bill to ban certain food dyes in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: An update on WVU spring football drills <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>765</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-25-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-25-25--65103423</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey signs legislation banning certain food dyes in West Virginia<br />--The House rejects Morrisey backed legislation which would have allowed exemptions to required school immunization shots<br />--Huntington passes a budget after a long night<br />--In Sports: the WVU women fall to North Carolina in the NCAA tournament<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65103423</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:45:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65103423/podcast_3_25_25.mp3" length="18089704" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/696260c7-3e33-485d-9a7d-e8cc92957506/696260c7-3e33-485d-9a7d-e8cc92957506.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/696260c7-3e33-485d-9a7d-e8cc92957506/696260c7-3e33-485d-9a7d-e8cc92957506.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/696260c7-3e33-485d-9a7d-e8cc92957506/696260c7-3e33-485d-9a7d-e8cc92957506.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey signs legislation banning certain food dyes in West Virginia
--The House rejects Morrisey backed legislation which would have allowed exemptions to required school immunization shots
--Huntington...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey signs legislation banning certain food dyes in West Virginia<br />--The House rejects Morrisey backed legislation which would have allowed exemptions to required school immunization shots<br />--Huntington passes a budget after a long night<br />--In Sports: the WVU women fall to North Carolina in the NCAA tournament<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>754</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-24-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-24-25--65077861</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The House is set to approve the vaccination bill with the religious exemption<br />--Foster care continues to need attention and at least one lawmaker agrees they'll address it one challenge at a time<br />--A murder case in Clarksburg and a body discovered in Marion County<br />--In Sports: WVU women play for a shot to get into the Sweet 16 <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65077861</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:47:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65077861/podcast_3_24_25.mp3" length="17521015" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aaa13dae-e645-45fe-af82-0616177fb1db/aaa13dae-e645-45fe-af82-0616177fb1db.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aaa13dae-e645-45fe-af82-0616177fb1db/aaa13dae-e645-45fe-af82-0616177fb1db.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aaa13dae-e645-45fe-af82-0616177fb1db/aaa13dae-e645-45fe-af82-0616177fb1db.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The House is set to approve the vaccination bill with the religious exemption
--Foster care continues to need attention and at least one lawmaker agrees they'll address it one challenge at a time
--A murder case in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The House is set to approve the vaccination bill with the religious exemption<br />--Foster care continues to need attention and at least one lawmaker agrees they'll address it one challenge at a time<br />--A murder case in Clarksburg and a body discovered in Marion County<br />--In Sports: WVU women play for a shot to get into the Sweet 16 <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>730</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-21-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-21-25--65012076</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A public places camping ban, aimed at homeless problems, advances in Charleston<br />--Legislation to allow the combination of neighboring county school systems is moving in the Legislature<br />--A father and son story from the state basketball tournament in Charleston and we look back at one of the biggest Cinderella stories in the tournament's history. <br />--In Sports: Semi-Final Friday has arrived at the tournament and teams today will play for a spot in the title game]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65012076</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:41:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65012076/podcast_3_21_25.mp3" length="17507848" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e45b283-2c82-461e-bc4b-f159c78a3e96/9e45b283-2c82-461e-bc4b-f159c78a3e96.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e45b283-2c82-461e-bc4b-f159c78a3e96/9e45b283-2c82-461e-bc4b-f159c78a3e96.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e45b283-2c82-461e-bc4b-f159c78a3e96/9e45b283-2c82-461e-bc4b-f159c78a3e96.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A public places camping ban, aimed at homeless problems, advances in Charleston
--Legislation to allow the combination of neighboring county school systems is moving in the Legislature
--A father and son story from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A public places camping ban, aimed at homeless problems, advances in Charleston<br />--Legislation to allow the combination of neighboring county school systems is moving in the Legislature<br />--A father and son story from the state basketball tournament in Charleston and we look back at one of the biggest Cinderella stories in the tournament's history. <br />--In Sports: Semi-Final Friday has arrived at the tournament and teams today will play for a spot in the title game]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>730</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-20-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-20-25--64991674</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A maximum sentence for a Kanawha County couple who abused five adopted children<br />--Charges against a man elected to the Legislature accused of threatening other lawmakers will be presented to a grand jury<br />--A longtime lawman is charged with federal counts of child pornography<br />--In Sports: a recap of the state high school basketball tournament ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64991674</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:33:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64991674/podcast_3_20_25.mp3" length="21774583" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e94cdcb8-0510-4f21-9900-684f1851981e/e94cdcb8-0510-4f21-9900-684f1851981e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e94cdcb8-0510-4f21-9900-684f1851981e/e94cdcb8-0510-4f21-9900-684f1851981e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e94cdcb8-0510-4f21-9900-684f1851981e/e94cdcb8-0510-4f21-9900-684f1851981e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A maximum sentence for a Kanawha County couple who abused five adopted children
--Charges against a man elected to the Legislature accused of threatening other lawmakers will be presented to a grand jury
--A...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A maximum sentence for a Kanawha County couple who abused five adopted children<br />--Charges against a man elected to the Legislature accused of threatening other lawmakers will be presented to a grand jury<br />--A longtime lawman is charged with federal counts of child pornography<br />--In Sports: a recap of the state high school basketball tournament ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>908</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-19-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-19-25--64971887</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Darian DeVries is out as WVU's head basketball coach<br />--The House makes changes to a Senate passed vaccine bill <br />--FEMA says flood damage reimbursements in West Virginia now exceed $10 Million<br />--In Sports; Continuing coverage of the boys state high school basketball tournament in Charleston <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64971887</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:37:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64971887/podcast_3_19_25.mp3" length="19052149" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d77ae6a6-50ec-4320-9f72-4049a55e3ce6/d77ae6a6-50ec-4320-9f72-4049a55e3ce6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d77ae6a6-50ec-4320-9f72-4049a55e3ce6/d77ae6a6-50ec-4320-9f72-4049a55e3ce6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d77ae6a6-50ec-4320-9f72-4049a55e3ce6/d77ae6a6-50ec-4320-9f72-4049a55e3ce6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Darian DeVries is out as WVU's head basketball coach
--The House makes changes to a Senate passed vaccine bill 
--FEMA says flood damage reimbursements in West Virginia now exceed $10 Million
--In Sports; Continuing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Darian DeVries is out as WVU's head basketball coach<br />--The House makes changes to a Senate passed vaccine bill <br />--FEMA says flood damage reimbursements in West Virginia now exceed $10 Million<br />--In Sports; Continuing coverage of the boys state high school basketball tournament in Charleston <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>794</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-18-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-18-25--64952270</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A major apartment fire in Cabell County <br />--More discussion about how WVU was passed over for the NCAA tournament<br />--An inmate had died at Mt. Olive and the investigation is underway and charges are pending<br />--In Sports:  The boys state high school basketball tournament tips off this morning in Charleston]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64952270</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:43:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64952270/podcast_3_18_25.mp3" length="21286777" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7cfa8a59-d037-415e-9848-6cd70c1b2333/7cfa8a59-d037-415e-9848-6cd70c1b2333.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7cfa8a59-d037-415e-9848-6cd70c1b2333/7cfa8a59-d037-415e-9848-6cd70c1b2333.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7cfa8a59-d037-415e-9848-6cd70c1b2333/7cfa8a59-d037-415e-9848-6cd70c1b2333.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A major apartment fire in Cabell County 
--More discussion about how WVU was passed over for the NCAA tournament
--An inmate had died at Mt. Olive and the investigation is underway and charges are pending
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A major apartment fire in Cabell County <br />--More discussion about how WVU was passed over for the NCAA tournament<br />--An inmate had died at Mt. Olive and the investigation is underway and charges are pending<br />--In Sports:  The boys state high school basketball tournament tips off this morning in Charleston]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>887</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-17-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-17-25--64931919</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--WVU basketball is shut out of the Big Dance<br />--Major wind storm damage in parts of West Virginia<br />--House Speaker Roger Hanshaw isn't a fan of proposed changes to vaccine laws<br />--In Sports: Although the Mountaineer men are out of the NCAA tourney, the women are in and several West Virginians will be playing in the college basketball post season<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64931919</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:56:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64931919/podcast_3_17_25.mp3" length="17367400" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa49d2a7-38ec-4b64-b369-46140ee3090b/fa49d2a7-38ec-4b64-b369-46140ee3090b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa49d2a7-38ec-4b64-b369-46140ee3090b/fa49d2a7-38ec-4b64-b369-46140ee3090b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa49d2a7-38ec-4b64-b369-46140ee3090b/fa49d2a7-38ec-4b64-b369-46140ee3090b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
--WVU basketball is shut out of the Big Dance
--Major wind storm damage in parts of West Virginia
--House Speaker Roger Hanshaw isn't a fan of proposed changes to vaccine laws
--In Sports: Although the Mountaineer men...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--WVU basketball is shut out of the Big Dance<br />--Major wind storm damage in parts of West Virginia<br />--House Speaker Roger Hanshaw isn't a fan of proposed changes to vaccine laws<br />--In Sports: Although the Mountaineer men are out of the NCAA tourney, the women are in and several West Virginians will be playing in the college basketball post season<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>724</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-14-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-14-25--64878699</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Coal advocates advance measure to encourage coal as a fuel to produce electricity<br />--Senator Capito believes the 60 votes will be there to pass the C-R to keep the Government funded<br />--More on the takeover of Mingo County Schools by the state<br />--In Sports: It's semi-final Friday at the Girl's State High School Basketball Tourney in Charleston ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64878699</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:41:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64878699/podcast_3_14_25.mp3" length="18832699" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/42f7aac2-948c-4cfe-a924-e8d5219b0e4a/42f7aac2-948c-4cfe-a924-e8d5219b0e4a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/42f7aac2-948c-4cfe-a924-e8d5219b0e4a/42f7aac2-948c-4cfe-a924-e8d5219b0e4a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/42f7aac2-948c-4cfe-a924-e8d5219b0e4a/42f7aac2-948c-4cfe-a924-e8d5219b0e4a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Coal advocates advance measure to encourage coal as a fuel to produce electricity
--Senator Capito believes the 60 votes will be there to pass the C-R to keep the Government funded
--More on the takeover of Mingo...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Coal advocates advance measure to encourage coal as a fuel to produce electricity<br />--Senator Capito believes the 60 votes will be there to pass the C-R to keep the Government funded<br />--More on the takeover of Mingo County Schools by the state<br />--In Sports: It's semi-final Friday at the Girl's State High School Basketball Tourney in Charleston ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>785</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-13-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-13-25--64858972</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Another takeover of the Mingo County school system by the state BOE<br />--The Riley Gaines Act is now law in West Virginia, and she was on hand for the signing<br />--A double-murder trial could go to the jury today in Kanawha County<br />--In Sports:  full coverage of the girls state tournament and WVU bows out of the Big XII Tournament early<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64858972</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:27:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64858972/podcast_3_13_25.mp3" length="23410426" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/23dbc103-4a8e-47a0-9ec4-4248775234ca/23dbc103-4a8e-47a0-9ec4-4248775234ca.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/23dbc103-4a8e-47a0-9ec4-4248775234ca/23dbc103-4a8e-47a0-9ec4-4248775234ca.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/23dbc103-4a8e-47a0-9ec4-4248775234ca/23dbc103-4a8e-47a0-9ec4-4248775234ca.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Another takeover of the Mingo County school system by the state BOE
--The Riley Gaines Act is now law in West Virginia, and she was on hand for the signing
--A double-murder trial could go to the jury today in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Another takeover of the Mingo County school system by the state BOE<br />--The Riley Gaines Act is now law in West Virginia, and she was on hand for the signing<br />--A double-murder trial could go to the jury today in Kanawha County<br />--In Sports:  full coverage of the girls state tournament and WVU bows out of the Big XII Tournament early<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>976</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-12-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-12-25--64835123</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--School back in session in the flooded counties and the state BOE meets to talk more about it in Charleston<br />--Longtime UMWA President Cecil Roberts announces plans to retire<br />--Lawmakers pass legislation to address homeless issues <br />--In Sports: WVU ready to open play in Big XII tourney and it's day two of the Girl's State HS Basketball Tourney<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64835123</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:24:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64835123/podcast_3_12_25.mp3" length="16769869" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/55092f92-5f81-45b4-9294-c51bfb46ac56/55092f92-5f81-45b4-9294-c51bfb46ac56.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/55092f92-5f81-45b4-9294-c51bfb46ac56/55092f92-5f81-45b4-9294-c51bfb46ac56.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/55092f92-5f81-45b4-9294-c51bfb46ac56/55092f92-5f81-45b4-9294-c51bfb46ac56.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--School back in session in the flooded counties and the state BOE meets to talk more about it in Charleston
--Longtime UMWA President Cecil Roberts announces plans to retire
--Lawmakers pass legislation to address...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--School back in session in the flooded counties and the state BOE meets to talk more about it in Charleston<br />--Longtime UMWA President Cecil Roberts announces plans to retire<br />--Lawmakers pass legislation to address homeless issues <br />--In Sports: WVU ready to open play in Big XII tourney and it's day two of the Girl's State HS Basketball Tourney<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>699</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-11-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-11-25--64807953</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--FEMA adds two more W.Va. counties to a federal disaster declaration<br />--Governor Morrisey announces allocations of opioid settlement money in Parkersburg<br />--Lawmakers address failings in foster care and costs of operation the Vets Nursing Home in Clarksburg<br />--In Sports: the girls state high school basketball tourney starts today and Preston Fox is back with the Mountaineers<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64807953</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:39:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64807953/podcast_3_11_25.mp3" length="19329283" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9dffac40-5101-4627-9738-ed8ba1643081/9dffac40-5101-4627-9738-ed8ba1643081.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9dffac40-5101-4627-9738-ed8ba1643081/9dffac40-5101-4627-9738-ed8ba1643081.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9dffac40-5101-4627-9738-ed8ba1643081/9dffac40-5101-4627-9738-ed8ba1643081.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--FEMA adds two more W.Va. counties to a federal disaster declaration
--Governor Morrisey announces allocations of opioid settlement money in Parkersburg
--Lawmakers address failings in foster care and costs of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--FEMA adds two more W.Va. counties to a federal disaster declaration<br />--Governor Morrisey announces allocations of opioid settlement money in Parkersburg<br />--Lawmakers address failings in foster care and costs of operation the Vets Nursing Home in Clarksburg<br />--In Sports: the girls state high school basketball tourney starts today and Preston Fox is back with the Mountaineers<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>806</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-10-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-10-25--64786854</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A 4th week of flood recovery begins and children return to school in McDowell County <br />--Officials warn flood victims to beware of scams<br />--The Coal Association is raising questions about a change in fuel sources by First Energy from coal to gas<br />--In Sports:  The MEC tourney is in the books and the Big XII and high school state tournaments are ready to start<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64786854</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:37:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64786854/podcast_3_10_25.mp3" length="19635259" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c40f45d6-0c22-4bff-b7c8-18d7f822a32d/c40f45d6-0c22-4bff-b7c8-18d7f822a32d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c40f45d6-0c22-4bff-b7c8-18d7f822a32d/c40f45d6-0c22-4bff-b7c8-18d7f822a32d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c40f45d6-0c22-4bff-b7c8-18d7f822a32d/c40f45d6-0c22-4bff-b7c8-18d7f822a32d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A 4th week of flood recovery begins and children return to school in McDowell County 
--Officials warn flood victims to beware of scams
--The Coal Association is raising questions about a change in fuel sources by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A 4th week of flood recovery begins and children return to school in McDowell County <br />--Officials warn flood victims to beware of scams<br />--The Coal Association is raising questions about a change in fuel sources by First Energy from coal to gas<br />--In Sports:  The MEC tourney is in the books and the Big XII and high school state tournaments are ready to start<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>819</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-7-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-7-25--64746571</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An armed robbery suspect is killed by police in Charleston<br />--A measure to reintroduced the death penalty in limited capacity adavnces at the Legislature<br />--Another measure to enable teachers to be armed in the classroom has advanced in Charleston<br />--In Sports: March Madness is in full swing in West Virginia <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64746571</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:47:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64746571/podcast_3_7_25.mp3" length="22477450" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5b372607-c244-4f03-8aff-9fd05023fca0/5b372607-c244-4f03-8aff-9fd05023fca0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5b372607-c244-4f03-8aff-9fd05023fca0/5b372607-c244-4f03-8aff-9fd05023fca0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5b372607-c244-4f03-8aff-9fd05023fca0/5b372607-c244-4f03-8aff-9fd05023fca0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--An armed robbery suspect is killed by police in Charleston
--A measure to reintroduced the death penalty in limited capacity adavnces at the Legislature
--Another measure to enable teachers to be armed in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An armed robbery suspect is killed by police in Charleston<br />--A measure to reintroduced the death penalty in limited capacity adavnces at the Legislature<br />--Another measure to enable teachers to be armed in the classroom has advanced in Charleston<br />--In Sports: March Madness is in full swing in West Virginia <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>937</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning   3-6-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-6-25--64728611</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64728611</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:33:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64728611/metronews_this_morning_3_6_25.mp3" length="17519134" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e64c9cfd-2226-481b-a760-ebd5befa5416/e64c9cfd-2226-481b-a760-ebd5befa5416.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e64c9cfd-2226-481b-a760-ebd5befa5416/e64c9cfd-2226-481b-a760-ebd5befa5416.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e64c9cfd-2226-481b-a760-ebd5befa5416/e64c9cfd-2226-481b-a760-ebd5befa5416.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>730</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-5-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-5-25--64709918</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Elementary school discipline legislation moving at the Capitol<br />--Marshall President Brad Smith talks about the advances of his school on Marshall Day at the Legislature<br />--Senator Capito liked what President Trump had to say<br />--In Sports: WVU beats Utah on the road and the girls Class AAAA state tourney bracket is set <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64709918</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:47:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64709918/podcast_3_5_25.mp3" length="18121054" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e4c7af0-9970-4548-b08e-4053e36ec78a/1e4c7af0-9970-4548-b08e-4053e36ec78a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e4c7af0-9970-4548-b08e-4053e36ec78a/1e4c7af0-9970-4548-b08e-4053e36ec78a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e4c7af0-9970-4548-b08e-4053e36ec78a/1e4c7af0-9970-4548-b08e-4053e36ec78a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Elementary school discipline legislation moving at the Capitol
--Marshall President Brad Smith talks about the advances of his school on Marshall Day at the Legislature
--Senator Capito liked what President Trump...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Elementary school discipline legislation moving at the Capitol<br />--Marshall President Brad Smith talks about the advances of his school on Marshall Day at the Legislature<br />--Senator Capito liked what President Trump had to say<br />--In Sports: WVU beats Utah on the road and the girls Class AAAA state tourney bracket is set <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>755</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-4-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-4-25--64690335</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A West Virginia native rides out he Myrtle Beach fires<br />--County leaders from across the state gather in Charleston<br />--Frustration grows in Mingo County over water woes<br />--In Sports; we'll start to see the girls high school basketball tournament bracket start to build today<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64690335</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:35:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64690335/podcast_3_4_25.mp3" length="18220747" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b28cf72c-ba1a-470b-a048-f6ea24b42106/b28cf72c-ba1a-470b-a048-f6ea24b42106.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b28cf72c-ba1a-470b-a048-f6ea24b42106/b28cf72c-ba1a-470b-a048-f6ea24b42106.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b28cf72c-ba1a-470b-a048-f6ea24b42106/b28cf72c-ba1a-470b-a048-f6ea24b42106.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A West Virginia native rides out he Myrtle Beach fires
--County leaders from across the state gather in Charleston
--Frustration grows in Mingo County over water woes
--In Sports; we'll start to see the girls high...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A West Virginia native rides out he Myrtle Beach fires<br />--County leaders from across the state gather in Charleston<br />--Frustration grows in Mingo County over water woes<br />--In Sports; we'll start to see the girls high school basketball tournament bracket start to build today<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>760</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-3-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-3-25--64672039</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews this Morning: <br />--Medicaid may be the next federal program to fall under the axe in Washington<br />--Governor Morrisey isn't too concerned about any roadblocks to his bills during the session<br />--McDowell Conty prepares to return to school after floods<br />--In Sports: basketball postseason has arrived at all levels <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64672039</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:38:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64672039/podcast_3_3_25.mp3" length="17634502" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/14dc6887-2179-4bd6-ae40-cddb010284df/14dc6887-2179-4bd6-ae40-cddb010284df.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/14dc6887-2179-4bd6-ae40-cddb010284df/14dc6887-2179-4bd6-ae40-cddb010284df.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/14dc6887-2179-4bd6-ae40-cddb010284df/14dc6887-2179-4bd6-ae40-cddb010284df.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews this Morning: 
--Medicaid may be the next federal program to fall under the axe in Washington
--Governor Morrisey isn't too concerned about any roadblocks to his bills during the session
--McDowell Conty prepares to return to school...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews this Morning: <br />--Medicaid may be the next federal program to fall under the axe in Washington<br />--Governor Morrisey isn't too concerned about any roadblocks to his bills during the session<br />--McDowell Conty prepares to return to school after floods<br />--In Sports: basketball postseason has arrived at all levels <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>735</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-28-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-28-25--64623809</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Emergency officials and victims in McDowell County detail damage from the February 15th floods<br />--A debate at the Capitol over whether teachers owe parents notification about conversations with students<br />--Federal prisons in West Virginia are starting to be impacted by DOGE cuts<br />--In Sports; the new regional format for girls high school basketball in West Virginia starts tonight ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64623809</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:34:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64623809/podcast_2_28_25.mp3" length="17411917" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c4f2d228-d849-430d-94b9-8bf732012e18/c4f2d228-d849-430d-94b9-8bf732012e18.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c4f2d228-d849-430d-94b9-8bf732012e18/c4f2d228-d849-430d-94b9-8bf732012e18.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c4f2d228-d849-430d-94b9-8bf732012e18/c4f2d228-d849-430d-94b9-8bf732012e18.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Emergency officials and victims in McDowell County detail damage from the February 15th floods
--A debate at the Capitol over whether teachers owe parents notification about conversations with students
--Federal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Emergency officials and victims in McDowell County detail damage from the February 15th floods<br />--A debate at the Capitol over whether teachers owe parents notification about conversations with students<br />--Federal prisons in West Virginia are starting to be impacted by DOGE cuts<br />--In Sports; the new regional format for girls high school basketball in West Virginia starts tonight ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>726</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-27-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-27-25--64602538</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A disaster declaration for four West Virginia counties from the Trump Administration<br />--Lawmakers try to tackle the massive issues with PEIA<br />--A horse and a driver are dead in an I-77 accident<br />--In Sports: What a night for the Mountaineer women's basketball team <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64602538</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:04:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64602538/podcast_2_27_25.mp3" length="22533253" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8016704-f4e7-4ec4-b149-53e7bcdbdecc/f8016704-f4e7-4ec4-b149-53e7bcdbdecc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8016704-f4e7-4ec4-b149-53e7bcdbdecc/f8016704-f4e7-4ec4-b149-53e7bcdbdecc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8016704-f4e7-4ec4-b149-53e7bcdbdecc/f8016704-f4e7-4ec4-b149-53e7bcdbdecc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A disaster declaration for four West Virginia counties from the Trump Administration
--Lawmakers try to tackle the massive issues with PEIA
--A horse and a driver are dead in an I-77 accident
--In Sports: What a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A disaster declaration for four West Virginia counties from the Trump Administration<br />--Lawmakers try to tackle the massive issues with PEIA<br />--A horse and a driver are dead in an I-77 accident<br />--In Sports: What a night for the Mountaineer women's basketball team <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>939</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-26-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-26-25--64582195</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Lawmakers inquire about FEMA assistance in West Virginia flood zone<br />--A fire and hazmat incident at the Kingwood Wal-Mart overnight<br />--A bill dealing with elementary school discipline advances in the Legislature<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall men's basketball both win]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64582195</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:32:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64582195/podcast_2_26_25.mp3" length="18781912" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89798e5b-e7c0-4f65-bf85-f0a4ca561f91/89798e5b-e7c0-4f65-bf85-f0a4ca561f91.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89798e5b-e7c0-4f65-bf85-f0a4ca561f91/89798e5b-e7c0-4f65-bf85-f0a4ca561f91.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89798e5b-e7c0-4f65-bf85-f0a4ca561f91/89798e5b-e7c0-4f65-bf85-f0a4ca561f91.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Lawmakers inquire about FEMA assistance in West Virginia flood zone
--A fire and hazmat incident at the Kingwood Wal-Mart overnight
--A bill dealing with elementary school discipline advances in the Legislature
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Lawmakers inquire about FEMA assistance in West Virginia flood zone<br />--A fire and hazmat incident at the Kingwood Wal-Mart overnight<br />--A bill dealing with elementary school discipline advances in the Legislature<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall men's basketball both win]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>783</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-25-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-25-25--64560518</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A vaccine bill approved in the Senate is moving in the House<br />--Senator Capito addresses layoffs of a number of federal workers in Parkersburg<br />--WVU officially names Michael Benson as the next university president<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers ready for TCU and an upset in boys high school basketball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64560518</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:32:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64560518/podcast_2_25_25.mp3" length="18364957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/83429a0d-07bf-4833-8eb5-6e9300fe001d/83429a0d-07bf-4833-8eb5-6e9300fe001d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/83429a0d-07bf-4833-8eb5-6e9300fe001d/83429a0d-07bf-4833-8eb5-6e9300fe001d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/83429a0d-07bf-4833-8eb5-6e9300fe001d/83429a0d-07bf-4833-8eb5-6e9300fe001d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A vaccine bill approved in the Senate is moving in the House
--Senator Capito addresses layoffs of a number of federal workers in Parkersburg
--WVU officially names Michael Benson as the next university president...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A vaccine bill approved in the Senate is moving in the House<br />--Senator Capito addresses layoffs of a number of federal workers in Parkersburg<br />--WVU officially names Michael Benson as the next university president<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers ready for TCU and an upset in boys high school basketball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>766</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-24-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-24-25--64540725</link><description><![CDATA[Today on West Virginia Outdoors<br />--Flood recovery enters a second week in southern West Virginia<br />--The Legislature gets back to work with more measures up on passage stage today<br />--DOGE review results in 80 cuts at federal facility in Parkersburg<br />--In Sports: Rough weekend for the Mountaineer men and women's basketball teams<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64540725</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:27:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64540725/podcast_2_24_25.mp3" length="17202499" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/906f1047-1db1-48c2-b09d-5fc1b038269f/906f1047-1db1-48c2-b09d-5fc1b038269f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/906f1047-1db1-48c2-b09d-5fc1b038269f/906f1047-1db1-48c2-b09d-5fc1b038269f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/906f1047-1db1-48c2-b09d-5fc1b038269f/906f1047-1db1-48c2-b09d-5fc1b038269f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on West Virginia Outdoors
--Flood recovery enters a second week in southern West Virginia
--The Legislature gets back to work with more measures up on passage stage today
--DOGE review results in 80 cuts at federal facility in Parkersburg
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on West Virginia Outdoors<br />--Flood recovery enters a second week in southern West Virginia<br />--The Legislature gets back to work with more measures up on passage stage today<br />--DOGE review results in 80 cuts at federal facility in Parkersburg<br />--In Sports: Rough weekend for the Mountaineer men and women's basketball teams<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>717</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-21-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-21-25--64492796</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU's Board of Governor's has made their choice for the next President of the university<br />--A firefighter will be escorted with one last ride later today<br />--A Mount View High School student offers a frightening tale of the McDowell County flood<br />--In Sports: Marshall wins on the road <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64492796</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:26:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64492796/podcast_2_21_25.mp3" length="17379940" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/44ce9853-b816-4f31-be2b-f8b49dd99972/44ce9853-b816-4f31-be2b-f8b49dd99972.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/44ce9853-b816-4f31-be2b-f8b49dd99972/44ce9853-b816-4f31-be2b-f8b49dd99972.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/44ce9853-b816-4f31-be2b-f8b49dd99972/44ce9853-b816-4f31-be2b-f8b49dd99972.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--WVU's Board of Governor's has made their choice for the next President of the university
--A firefighter will be escorted with one last ride later today
--A Mount View High School student offers a frightening tale...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU's Board of Governor's has made their choice for the next President of the university<br />--A firefighter will be escorted with one last ride later today<br />--A Mount View High School student offers a frightening tale of the McDowell County flood<br />--In Sports: Marshall wins on the road <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>725</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-20-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-20-25--64472029</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Flood recovery continues in southern West Virginia<br />--Legislation to allow more exemptions to childhood vaccination requirements is moving in the Senate<br />--In Sports:  A key win for the Mountaineers over Cincinnati ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64472029</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64472029/podcast_2_20_25.mp3" length="22191538" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0076298b-90f4-4c79-976a-a77b99584835/0076298b-90f4-4c79-976a-a77b99584835.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0076298b-90f4-4c79-976a-a77b99584835/0076298b-90f4-4c79-976a-a77b99584835.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0076298b-90f4-4c79-976a-a77b99584835/0076298b-90f4-4c79-976a-a77b99584835.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Flood recovery continues in southern West Virginia
--Legislation to allow more exemptions to childhood vaccination requirements is moving in the Senate
--In Sports:  A key win for the Mountaineers over Cincinnati </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Flood recovery continues in southern West Virginia<br />--Legislation to allow more exemptions to childhood vaccination requirements is moving in the Senate<br />--In Sports:  A key win for the Mountaineers over Cincinnati ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>925</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-19-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-19-25--64448842</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The horrific story of three McDowell County residents lost in the flood<br />--Damage across McDowell County is severe<br />--Lawmaker ready to approve a relaxing of standards on vaccination for school children<br />--In Sports: WVU to face Cincinnati tonight <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64448842</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:08:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64448842/podcast_2_19_25.mp3" length="19742476" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2dc9136-a375-41ab-b9e2-afc918e5084f/a2dc9136-a375-41ab-b9e2-afc918e5084f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2dc9136-a375-41ab-b9e2-afc918e5084f/a2dc9136-a375-41ab-b9e2-afc918e5084f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a2dc9136-a375-41ab-b9e2-afc918e5084f/a2dc9136-a375-41ab-b9e2-afc918e5084f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The horrific story of three McDowell County residents lost in the flood
--Damage across McDowell County is severe
--Lawmaker ready to approve a relaxing of standards on vaccination for school children
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The horrific story of three McDowell County residents lost in the flood<br />--Damage across McDowell County is severe<br />--Lawmaker ready to approve a relaxing of standards on vaccination for school children<br />--In Sports: WVU to face Cincinnati tonight <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>823</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-18-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-18-25--64432976</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey gets a look at flood damage and will seek a disaster declaration from the White House<br />--Record flood levels on the Tug Fork River<br />--Residents react as the water recedes<br />--In Sports: the Mountaineer women win and the Grafton High School girls are the only unbeaten team left <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64432976</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:22:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64432976/podcast_2_18_25.mp3" length="11751016" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e641adf-ce78-42b5-90b3-f9787f0dbd05/4e641adf-ce78-42b5-90b3-f9787f0dbd05.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e641adf-ce78-42b5-90b3-f9787f0dbd05/4e641adf-ce78-42b5-90b3-f9787f0dbd05.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e641adf-ce78-42b5-90b3-f9787f0dbd05/4e641adf-ce78-42b5-90b3-f9787f0dbd05.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey gets a look at flood damage and will seek a disaster declaration from the White House
--Record flood levels on the Tug Fork River
--Residents react as the water recedes
--In Sports: the Mountaineer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey gets a look at flood damage and will seek a disaster declaration from the White House<br />--Record flood levels on the Tug Fork River<br />--Residents react as the water recedes<br />--In Sports: the Mountaineer women win and the Grafton High School girls are the only unbeaten team left <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>490</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-17-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-17-25--64416826</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Major flooding across the West Virginia coalfields<br />--Other parts of the state deal with winter conditions<br />--State lawmaker return to the Capitol to continue the 60 day session<br />--In Sports: A matinee game for the WVU women today <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64416826</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:21:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64416826/podcast_2_17_25.mp3" length="19391356" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04beb847-a696-4766-8199-a371e5ca35e7/04beb847-a696-4766-8199-a371e5ca35e7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04beb847-a696-4766-8199-a371e5ca35e7/04beb847-a696-4766-8199-a371e5ca35e7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04beb847-a696-4766-8199-a371e5ca35e7/04beb847-a696-4766-8199-a371e5ca35e7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Major flooding across the West Virginia coalfields
--Other parts of the state deal with winter conditions
--State lawmaker return to the Capitol to continue the 60 day session
--In Sports: A matinee game for the WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Major flooding across the West Virginia coalfields<br />--Other parts of the state deal with winter conditions<br />--State lawmaker return to the Capitol to continue the 60 day session<br />--In Sports: A matinee game for the WVU women today <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>808</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-14-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-14-25--64375766</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Emergency officials are preparing for the potential of widespread flooding in West Virginia this weekend <br />--The state Board of Education gets an update on the state of affairs in several counties they've taken over <br />--The House and Senate Finance Committees get their first detailed look at the Morrisey budget today<br />--In Sports: It's opening day of the college baseball season <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64375766</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:35:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64375766/podcast_2_14_25.mp3" length="22180252" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3303be6-4156-4853-ae37-fb080fa1308f/b3303be6-4156-4853-ae37-fb080fa1308f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3303be6-4156-4853-ae37-fb080fa1308f/b3303be6-4156-4853-ae37-fb080fa1308f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3303be6-4156-4853-ae37-fb080fa1308f/b3303be6-4156-4853-ae37-fb080fa1308f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Emergency officials are preparing for the potential of widespread flooding in West Virginia this weekend 
--The state Board of Education gets an update on the state of affairs in several counties they've taken over ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Emergency officials are preparing for the potential of widespread flooding in West Virginia this weekend <br />--The state Board of Education gets an update on the state of affairs in several counties they've taken over <br />--The House and Senate Finance Committees get their first detailed look at the Morrisey budget today<br />--In Sports: It's opening day of the college baseball season <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>925</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  2-13-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-13-25--64356712</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey talks revenues and technology during his State of the State Address<br />--Pocahontas County Schools go under the control of the State Board of Education<br />--The SSAC Board of Control will have to revamp it's ideas for determining school classifications<br />--In Sports: Marshall is on the road tonight at South Alabama<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64356712</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:40:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64356712/podcast_2_13_25.mp3" length="19354363" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/781c8ebc-d918-4577-96d0-ad84482b7bb8/781c8ebc-d918-4577-96d0-ad84482b7bb8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/781c8ebc-d918-4577-96d0-ad84482b7bb8/781c8ebc-d918-4577-96d0-ad84482b7bb8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/781c8ebc-d918-4577-96d0-ad84482b7bb8/781c8ebc-d918-4577-96d0-ad84482b7bb8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey talks revenues and technology during his State of the State Address
--Pocahontas County Schools go under the control of the State Board of Education
--The SSAC Board of Control will have to revamp...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey talks revenues and technology during his State of the State Address<br />--Pocahontas County Schools go under the control of the State Board of Education<br />--The SSAC Board of Control will have to revamp it's ideas for determining school classifications<br />--In Sports: Marshall is on the road tonight at South Alabama<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>807</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-12-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-12-25--64338369</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legislative session opens up today in Charleston and the Governor's State of the State Address is tonight<br />--WVEA  has an array of concerns headed into the session<br />--Protests against DOGE coming to Parkersburg, even though it's unclear if that will happen<br />--In Sports:  Both the Mountaineer men's and women's teams fell Tuesday night <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64338369</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:36:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64338369/podcast_2_12_25.mp3" length="19270972" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/67c28237-6001-4bf3-8195-2f8ddae42745/67c28237-6001-4bf3-8195-2f8ddae42745.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/67c28237-6001-4bf3-8195-2f8ddae42745/67c28237-6001-4bf3-8195-2f8ddae42745.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/67c28237-6001-4bf3-8195-2f8ddae42745/67c28237-6001-4bf3-8195-2f8ddae42745.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Legislative session opens up today in Charleston and the Governor's State of the State Address is tonight
--WVEA  has an array of concerns headed into the session
--Protests against DOGE coming to Parkersburg,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legislative session opens up today in Charleston and the Governor's State of the State Address is tonight<br />--WVEA  has an array of concerns headed into the session<br />--Protests against DOGE coming to Parkersburg, even though it's unclear if that will happen<br />--In Sports:  Both the Mountaineer men's and women's teams fell Tuesday night <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>803</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-11-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-11-25--64317412</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A winter storm warning is issued for most of the Mountain State<br />--Some WVU research dollars could be cut amid executive orders by the President<br />--Lawmakers will take a close look at solutions for classroom behavior in the upcoming session<br />--In Sports: WVU men and women in action tonight and plenty of high school basketball at West Virginia State <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64317412</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:34:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64317412/podcast_2_11_25.mp3" length="19366276" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/93324e7d-e60d-4ea7-9849-348c08fce889/93324e7d-e60d-4ea7-9849-348c08fce889.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/93324e7d-e60d-4ea7-9849-348c08fce889/93324e7d-e60d-4ea7-9849-348c08fce889.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/93324e7d-e60d-4ea7-9849-348c08fce889/93324e7d-e60d-4ea7-9849-348c08fce889.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A winter storm warning is issued for most of the Mountain State
--Some WVU research dollars could be cut amid executive orders by the President
--Lawmakers will take a close look at solutions for classroom behavior...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A winter storm warning is issued for most of the Mountain State<br />--Some WVU research dollars could be cut amid executive orders by the President<br />--Lawmakers will take a close look at solutions for classroom behavior in the upcoming session<br />--In Sports: WVU men and women in action tonight and plenty of high school basketball at West Virginia State <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>807</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-10-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-10-25--64296833</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Trump Tariffs could impact West Virginia, but just how is unclear<br />--Trump's suggestion of a cut to the Department of Education has some concerned<br />--A Superbowl sing-along turns into an impromptu West Virginia ad<br />--In Sports: The Eagles soar in New Orleans]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64296833</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:48:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64296833/podcast_2_10_25.mp3" length="19443397" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8e601054-4993-43b1-852d-c08dba862aaf/8e601054-4993-43b1-852d-c08dba862aaf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8e601054-4993-43b1-852d-c08dba862aaf/8e601054-4993-43b1-852d-c08dba862aaf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8e601054-4993-43b1-852d-c08dba862aaf/8e601054-4993-43b1-852d-c08dba862aaf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Trump Tariffs could impact West Virginia, but just how is unclear
--Trump's suggestion of a cut to the Department of Education has some concerned
--A Superbowl sing-along turns into an impromptu West Virginia ad
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Trump Tariffs could impact West Virginia, but just how is unclear<br />--Trump's suggestion of a cut to the Department of Education has some concerned<br />--A Superbowl sing-along turns into an impromptu West Virginia ad<br />--In Sports: The Eagles soar in New Orleans]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>811</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-7-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-7-25--64246091</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />–River flooding is the top concern this morning in W.Va. along with cleanup from Thursday’s storms<br />–Senator Capito reacts to actions by the White House and the impact on the U.S. Government and the American people<br />–Governor Morrisey signs an order to deal with illegal immigration issues in West Virginia<br />–In Sports: a big night of high school basketball]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64246091</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:35:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64246091/podcast_2_7_25.mp3" length="18615757" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a95dd18-8076-4c60-b846-20b71e9378e5/9a95dd18-8076-4c60-b846-20b71e9378e5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a95dd18-8076-4c60-b846-20b71e9378e5/9a95dd18-8076-4c60-b846-20b71e9378e5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a95dd18-8076-4c60-b846-20b71e9378e5/9a95dd18-8076-4c60-b846-20b71e9378e5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
–River flooding is the top concern this morning in W.Va. along with cleanup from Thursday’s storms
–Senator Capito reacts to actions by the White House and the impact on the U.S. Government and the American people...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />–River flooding is the top concern this morning in W.Va. along with cleanup from Thursday’s storms<br />–Senator Capito reacts to actions by the White House and the impact on the U.S. Government and the American people<br />–Governor Morrisey signs an order to deal with illegal immigration issues in West Virginia<br />–In Sports: a big night of high school basketball]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>776</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This morning 2-6-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-6-25--64227754</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning :<br />--Intense overnight rainfall creates high water and dangerous conditions in parts of West Virginia this morning<br />--A Pleasants County Judge explains his ruling which has called top brass at DHS to work as CPS workers in Ritchie County<br />--In Sports: A victory for the WVU women and the men let one get away<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64227754</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:39:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64227754/podcast_2_6_25.mp3" length="21288031" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2aceb1e1-72ea-4964-b9dc-6a24190806cd/2aceb1e1-72ea-4964-b9dc-6a24190806cd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2aceb1e1-72ea-4964-b9dc-6a24190806cd/2aceb1e1-72ea-4964-b9dc-6a24190806cd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2aceb1e1-72ea-4964-b9dc-6a24190806cd/2aceb1e1-72ea-4964-b9dc-6a24190806cd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning :
--Intense overnight rainfall creates high water and dangerous conditions in parts of West Virginia this morning
--A Pleasants County Judge explains his ruling which has called top brass at DHS to work as CPS workers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning :<br />--Intense overnight rainfall creates high water and dangerous conditions in parts of West Virginia this morning<br />--A Pleasants County Judge explains his ruling which has called top brass at DHS to work as CPS workers in Ritchie County<br />--In Sports: A victory for the WVU women and the men let one get away<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>887</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-5-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-5-25--64204166</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A circuit judge with an unusual order trying to draw attention to CPS staffing problems<br />--Several problems with several coaches in the West Virginia <br />--Fire Marshal says it's been a tragic few weeks in West Virginia<br />--In Sports; WVU's football schedule is now set in stone<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64204166</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:40:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64204166/podcast_2_5_25.mp3" length="18440197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8d2a5555-2788-464a-a60d-8268d530eb50/8d2a5555-2788-464a-a60d-8268d530eb50.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8d2a5555-2788-464a-a60d-8268d530eb50/8d2a5555-2788-464a-a60d-8268d530eb50.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8d2a5555-2788-464a-a60d-8268d530eb50/8d2a5555-2788-464a-a60d-8268d530eb50.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A circuit judge with an unusual order trying to draw attention to CPS staffing problems
--Several problems with several coaches in the West Virginia 
--Fire Marshal says it's been a tragic few weeks in West Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A circuit judge with an unusual order trying to draw attention to CPS staffing problems<br />--Several problems with several coaches in the West Virginia <br />--Fire Marshal says it's been a tragic few weeks in West Virginia<br />--In Sports; WVU's football schedule is now set in stone<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>769</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-4-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-4-25--64186300</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--What impact with Trump Tariffs have on West Virginia if implemented<br />--Classroom discipline promises to be an issue in the coming Legislative Regular Session<br />--State Police with more on a tragic murder suicide in Martinsburg<br />--In Sports: Big XII football schedule is coming out for this fall today]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64186300</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:38:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64186300/podcast_2_4_25.mp3" length="17521642" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6fda5ca6-c827-442c-9d5e-87028149f29e/6fda5ca6-c827-442c-9d5e-87028149f29e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6fda5ca6-c827-442c-9d5e-87028149f29e/6fda5ca6-c827-442c-9d5e-87028149f29e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6fda5ca6-c827-442c-9d5e-87028149f29e/6fda5ca6-c827-442c-9d5e-87028149f29e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--What impact with Trump Tariffs have on West Virginia if implemented
--Classroom discipline promises to be an issue in the coming Legislative Regular Session
--State Police with more on a tragic murder suicide in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--What impact with Trump Tariffs have on West Virginia if implemented<br />--Classroom discipline promises to be an issue in the coming Legislative Regular Session<br />--State Police with more on a tragic murder suicide in Martinsburg<br />--In Sports: Big XII football schedule is coming out for this fall today]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>730</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-3-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-3-25--64166625</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />:--A massive apartment fire is burning in Logan County<br />--A tragic murder/suicide in the parking lot of a State Police detachment<br />--A Charleston native has a big night at the Grammys<br />--In Sports: the Mountaineers get a much needed road win at Cincinnati]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64166625</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:37:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64166625/podcast_2_3_25.mp3" length="17951764" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1767a8cb-3480-4362-a2d3-5edbd3585613/1767a8cb-3480-4362-a2d3-5edbd3585613.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1767a8cb-3480-4362-a2d3-5edbd3585613/1767a8cb-3480-4362-a2d3-5edbd3585613.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1767a8cb-3480-4362-a2d3-5edbd3585613/1767a8cb-3480-4362-a2d3-5edbd3585613.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
:--A massive apartment fire is burning in Logan County
--A tragic murder/suicide in the parking lot of a State Police detachment
--A Charleston native has a big night at the Grammys
--In Sports: the Mountaineers get a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />:--A massive apartment fire is burning in Logan County<br />--A tragic murder/suicide in the parking lot of a State Police detachment<br />--A Charleston native has a big night at the Grammys<br />--In Sports: the Mountaineers get a much needed road win at Cincinnati]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>748</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-31-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-31-25--64078872</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey gives an update on the roundup of illegal immigrants in W.Va. <br />--No mercy for a convicted killer in Beckley<br />--Senator Capito reacts to the White House attempt to freeze federal funding in some grants and programs<br />--In Sports: Marshall men fall at home and WVU women prepare for a battle of ranked teams this weekend <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64078872</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:32:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64078872/podcast_1_31_25.mp3" length="18048322" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31884dbd-1fed-4973-882a-6d19c0dcbe53/31884dbd-1fed-4973-882a-6d19c0dcbe53.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31884dbd-1fed-4973-882a-6d19c0dcbe53/31884dbd-1fed-4973-882a-6d19c0dcbe53.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31884dbd-1fed-4973-882a-6d19c0dcbe53/31884dbd-1fed-4973-882a-6d19c0dcbe53.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Morrisey gives an update on the roundup of illegal immigrants in W.Va. 
--No mercy for a convicted killer in Beckley
--Senator Capito reacts to the White House attempt to freeze federal funding in some...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Morrisey gives an update on the roundup of illegal immigrants in W.Va. <br />--No mercy for a convicted killer in Beckley<br />--Senator Capito reacts to the White House attempt to freeze federal funding in some grants and programs<br />--In Sports: Marshall men fall at home and WVU women prepare for a battle of ranked teams this weekend <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>752</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-30-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-30-25--64037881</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A collision between an Army chopper and commercial aircraft in Washington, D.C.<br />--Two guilty verdicts in two high profile trials in West Virginia<br />--Governor Morrisey on the roundup of illegal immigrants and budget planning with legislative leader. ---In Sports: WVU battles back but falls short against Houston ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64037881</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:35:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64037881/podcast_1_30_25.mp3" length="21578332" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9bb70666-59bc-4ba3-8292-b3a0aa690e82/9bb70666-59bc-4ba3-8292-b3a0aa690e82.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9bb70666-59bc-4ba3-8292-b3a0aa690e82/9bb70666-59bc-4ba3-8292-b3a0aa690e82.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9bb70666-59bc-4ba3-8292-b3a0aa690e82/9bb70666-59bc-4ba3-8292-b3a0aa690e82.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A collision between an Army chopper and commercial aircraft in Washington, D.C.
--Two guilty verdicts in two high profile trials in West Virginia
--Governor Morrisey on the roundup of illegal immigrants and budget...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A collision between an Army chopper and commercial aircraft in Washington, D.C.<br />--Two guilty verdicts in two high profile trials in West Virginia<br />--Governor Morrisey on the roundup of illegal immigrants and budget planning with legislative leader. ---In Sports: WVU battles back but falls short against Houston ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>899</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-29-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-29-25--63993057</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Deliberations are due to being in two high profile trials today, one in Beckley and one in Charleston<br />--West Virginia is trying to grapple with a pause in federal funds ordered by President Trump<br />--The state Supreme Court is being asked to clarify whether the opioid crises could be considered a "public nuisance" according to state statue<br />--In Sports: WVU will try to break a skid against a strong Houston team <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63993057</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:37:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63993057/podcast_1_29_25.mp3" length="17626351" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/419128f0-9463-43c7-8fd5-3f9b639e0af1/419128f0-9463-43c7-8fd5-3f9b639e0af1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/419128f0-9463-43c7-8fd5-3f9b639e0af1/419128f0-9463-43c7-8fd5-3f9b639e0af1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/419128f0-9463-43c7-8fd5-3f9b639e0af1/419128f0-9463-43c7-8fd5-3f9b639e0af1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Deliberations are due to being in two high profile trials today, one in Beckley and one in Charleston
--West Virginia is trying to grapple with a pause in federal funds ordered by President Trump
--The state Supreme...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Deliberations are due to being in two high profile trials today, one in Beckley and one in Charleston<br />--West Virginia is trying to grapple with a pause in federal funds ordered by President Trump<br />--The state Supreme Court is being asked to clarify whether the opioid crises could be considered a "public nuisance" according to state statue<br />--In Sports: WVU will try to break a skid against a strong Houston team <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>735</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-28-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-28-25--63959757</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />:--West Virginia is holding more than 50 immigrant criminals awaiting status on their possible deportation<br />--The last anchor store at the beleaguered Charleston Town Center Mall will close in May<br />--Two high profile trials in Beckley and Charleston are nearing conclusion<br />--In Sports: Parkersburg native Kim Caldwell returns to a standing ovation just a week after having a baby]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63959757</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:32:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63959757/podcast_1_28_25.mp3" length="18329845" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea241c20-1e4e-48cd-8449-239279a2115d/ea241c20-1e4e-48cd-8449-239279a2115d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea241c20-1e4e-48cd-8449-239279a2115d/ea241c20-1e4e-48cd-8449-239279a2115d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea241c20-1e4e-48cd-8449-239279a2115d/ea241c20-1e4e-48cd-8449-239279a2115d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
:--West Virginia is holding more than 50 immigrant criminals awaiting status on their possible deportation
--The last anchor store at the beleaguered Charleston Town Center Mall will close in May
--Two high profile...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />:--West Virginia is holding more than 50 immigrant criminals awaiting status on their possible deportation<br />--The last anchor store at the beleaguered Charleston Town Center Mall will close in May<br />--Two high profile trials in Beckley and Charleston are nearing conclusion<br />--In Sports: Parkersburg native Kim Caldwell returns to a standing ovation just a week after having a baby]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>764</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-27-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-27-25--63930610</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A vehicle and a body are recovered from icy Cheat Lake in Monongalia County<br />--A massive fire causes severe damage to a well known Morgan County resort<br />--Three high profile trials are set to continue in West Virginia today<br />--In Sports: it's the Eagles and Chiefs in the Superbowl again<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63930610</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:44:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63930610/podcast_1_27_25.mp3" length="18319186" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2641d70b-4e5b-4d14-a131-bbef900baa75/2641d70b-4e5b-4d14-a131-bbef900baa75.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2641d70b-4e5b-4d14-a131-bbef900baa75/2641d70b-4e5b-4d14-a131-bbef900baa75.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2641d70b-4e5b-4d14-a131-bbef900baa75/2641d70b-4e5b-4d14-a131-bbef900baa75.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A vehicle and a body are recovered from icy Cheat Lake in Monongalia County
--A massive fire causes severe damage to a well known Morgan County resort
--Three high profile trials are set to continue in West Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A vehicle and a body are recovered from icy Cheat Lake in Monongalia County<br />--A massive fire causes severe damage to a well known Morgan County resort<br />--Three high profile trials are set to continue in West Virginia today<br />--In Sports: it's the Eagles and Chiefs in the Superbowl again<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>764</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-24-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-24-25--63873524</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The children of a murder victim and the accused killer testify in a Beckley murder trial<br />--A second defendant takes the witness stand in a high profile Kanawha County child abuse proceeding<br />--Governor Morrisey makes his first legislative appointment to a disputed seat in the House<br />--In Sports; Marshall men's basketball gets the win on the road<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63873524</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:46:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63873524/podcast_1_24_25.mp3" length="18369973" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/01f69f17-64d5-4ae3-aa64-7d6729813cfe/01f69f17-64d5-4ae3-aa64-7d6729813cfe.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/01f69f17-64d5-4ae3-aa64-7d6729813cfe/01f69f17-64d5-4ae3-aa64-7d6729813cfe.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/01f69f17-64d5-4ae3-aa64-7d6729813cfe/01f69f17-64d5-4ae3-aa64-7d6729813cfe.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The children of a murder victim and the accused killer testify in a Beckley murder trial
--A second defendant takes the witness stand in a high profile Kanawha County child abuse proceeding
--Governor Morrisey makes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The children of a murder victim and the accused killer testify in a Beckley murder trial<br />--A second defendant takes the witness stand in a high profile Kanawha County child abuse proceeding<br />--Governor Morrisey makes his first legislative appointment to a disputed seat in the House<br />--In Sports; Marshall men's basketball gets the win on the road<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>766</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-23-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-23-25--63843422</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The defense will be presenting their case in two high profile trials in Charleston and Beckley today<br />--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the impact of the Trump Executive Orders<br />--Weather continues to be a story in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: both Marshall and WVU women win in basketball]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63843422</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:38:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63843422/podcast_1_23_25.mp3" length="22881865" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b68f1404-eb2b-4c25-bb18-b8fc83903ea6/b68f1404-eb2b-4c25-bb18-b8fc83903ea6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b68f1404-eb2b-4c25-bb18-b8fc83903ea6/b68f1404-eb2b-4c25-bb18-b8fc83903ea6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b68f1404-eb2b-4c25-bb18-b8fc83903ea6/b68f1404-eb2b-4c25-bb18-b8fc83903ea6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The defense will be presenting their case in two high profile trials in Charleston and Beckley today
--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the impact of the Trump Executive Orders
--Weather continues to be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The defense will be presenting their case in two high profile trials in Charleston and Beckley today<br />--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the impact of the Trump Executive Orders<br />--Weather continues to be a story in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: both Marshall and WVU women win in basketball]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-22-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-22-25--63806539</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Testimony from the defendant in a high profile trial in Charleston<br />--The state continues presenting evidence in the high profile murder trial of a Raleigh County pharmacist<br />--Another day of frigid temperatures in West Virginia <br />--In Sports: WVU falls at home to Arizona State <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63806539</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:57:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63806539/podcast_1_22_25.mp3" length="18316678" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56700c24-8a12-483f-9199-a768f2b7ff55/56700c24-8a12-483f-9199-a768f2b7ff55.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56700c24-8a12-483f-9199-a768f2b7ff55/56700c24-8a12-483f-9199-a768f2b7ff55.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56700c24-8a12-483f-9199-a768f2b7ff55/56700c24-8a12-483f-9199-a768f2b7ff55.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Testimony from the defendant in a high profile trial in Charleston
--The state continues presenting evidence in the high profile murder trial of a Raleigh County pharmacist
--Another day of frigid temperatures in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Testimony from the defendant in a high profile trial in Charleston<br />--The state continues presenting evidence in the high profile murder trial of a Raleigh County pharmacist<br />--Another day of frigid temperatures in West Virginia <br />--In Sports: WVU falls at home to Arizona State <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>764</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  1-21-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-21-25--63780727</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--President Trump wasted no time getting to work with a number of executive orders, including pardons for those involved in J-6<br />--It's another COLD start to the day in West Virginia<br />--Two high profile trials resume today one in Charleston and one in Beckley<br />--In Sports: Ohio State is this year's College Football National Champion]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63780727</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:39:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63780727/podcast_1_21_25.mp3" length="17781220" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a8e8a918-fbba-48ba-ba2b-f5668ea52e30/a8e8a918-fbba-48ba-ba2b-f5668ea52e30.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a8e8a918-fbba-48ba-ba2b-f5668ea52e30/a8e8a918-fbba-48ba-ba2b-f5668ea52e30.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a8e8a918-fbba-48ba-ba2b-f5668ea52e30/a8e8a918-fbba-48ba-ba2b-f5668ea52e30.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--President Trump wasted no time getting to work with a number of executive orders, including pardons for those involved in J-6
--It's another COLD start to the day in West Virginia
--Two high profile trials resume...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--President Trump wasted no time getting to work with a number of executive orders, including pardons for those involved in J-6<br />--It's another COLD start to the day in West Virginia<br />--Two high profile trials resume today one in Charleston and one in Beckley<br />--In Sports: Ohio State is this year's College Football National Champion]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>741</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-20-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-20-25--63761603</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's a cold start to the week and it's not going to get warmer anytime soon-<br />-Jefferson County residents raise concerns about a new bottling plant<br />--Lawmakers say they're ready to address a major budget shortfall in the upcomign session<br />--In Sports: WVU men and women with victories and the NFL Conference Championship matchups are set]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63761603</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:42:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63761603/podcast_1_20_25.mp3" length="16921603" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a6a263c-2511-4b32-be90-5c3d406c1985/2a6a263c-2511-4b32-be90-5c3d406c1985.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a6a263c-2511-4b32-be90-5c3d406c1985/2a6a263c-2511-4b32-be90-5c3d406c1985.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a6a263c-2511-4b32-be90-5c3d406c1985/2a6a263c-2511-4b32-be90-5c3d406c1985.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--It's a cold start to the week and it's not going to get warmer anytime soon-
-Jefferson County residents raise concerns about a new bottling plant
--Lawmakers say they're ready to address a major budget shortfall in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's a cold start to the week and it's not going to get warmer anytime soon-<br />-Jefferson County residents raise concerns about a new bottling plant<br />--Lawmakers say they're ready to address a major budget shortfall in the upcomign session<br />--In Sports: WVU men and women with victories and the NFL Conference Championship matchups are set]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>705</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-17-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-17-25--63725453</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Leer South Mine will be idled and sealed for three months to put out an underground fire<br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia's budget is looking at a $400 Million deficit<br />--Two high profile trials continue in Beckley and Charleston<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls after a strong comeback at JMU and WVU basketball prepares to honor the late Jerry West]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63725453</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:33:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63725453/podcast_1_17_25.mp3" length="18980671" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/712ec864-aa21-40ef-9288-71ae6fff61de/712ec864-aa21-40ef-9288-71ae6fff61de.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/712ec864-aa21-40ef-9288-71ae6fff61de/712ec864-aa21-40ef-9288-71ae6fff61de.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/712ec864-aa21-40ef-9288-71ae6fff61de/712ec864-aa21-40ef-9288-71ae6fff61de.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The Leer South Mine will be idled and sealed for three months to put out an underground fire
--Governor Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia's budget is looking at a $400 Million deficit
--Two high profile trials...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Leer South Mine will be idled and sealed for three months to put out an underground fire<br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia's budget is looking at a $400 Million deficit<br />--Two high profile trials continue in Beckley and Charleston<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls after a strong comeback at JMU and WVU basketball prepares to honor the late Jerry West]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>791</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-16-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-16-25--63712531</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Testimony to continue today in high profile trials in Beckley and Charleston<br />--Governor Morrisey to talk more about the state in which he found the state budget today<br />--More winter weather is in store for the Mountain State<br />--In Sports; WVU basketball falls at Houston<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63712531</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:32:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63712531/podcast_1_16_25.mp3" length="22897540" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe3cff10-3b65-4fd4-9737-06576a45c8fa/fe3cff10-3b65-4fd4-9737-06576a45c8fa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe3cff10-3b65-4fd4-9737-06576a45c8fa/fe3cff10-3b65-4fd4-9737-06576a45c8fa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe3cff10-3b65-4fd4-9737-06576a45c8fa/fe3cff10-3b65-4fd4-9737-06576a45c8fa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Testimony to continue today in high profile trials in Beckley and Charleston
--Governor Morrisey to talk more about the state in which he found the state budget today
--More winter weather is in store for the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Testimony to continue today in high profile trials in Beckley and Charleston<br />--Governor Morrisey to talk more about the state in which he found the state budget today<br />--More winter weather is in store for the Mountain State<br />--In Sports; WVU basketball falls at Houston<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-15-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-15-25--63698751</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews this Morning:<br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey moves quickly to lay the groundwork for his administration<br />--Testimony starts in a high profile trail in Charleston for a couple accused of child trafficking and other charges-<br />-It's a COLD start to the day in West Virginia, look for temperatures to moderate during the weekend<br />--In Sports: A big road win for the top high school basketball team in West Virginia]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63698751</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:32:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63698751/podcast_1_15_25.mp3" length="17164252" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59570518-3f52-4871-9b1d-247483382a38/59570518-3f52-4871-9b1d-247483382a38.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59570518-3f52-4871-9b1d-247483382a38/59570518-3f52-4871-9b1d-247483382a38.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59570518-3f52-4871-9b1d-247483382a38/59570518-3f52-4871-9b1d-247483382a38.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews this Morning:
--Governor Patrick Morrisey moves quickly to lay the groundwork for his administration
--Testimony starts in a high profile trail in Charleston for a couple accused of child trafficking and other charges-
-It's a COLD...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews this Morning:<br />--Governor Patrick Morrisey moves quickly to lay the groundwork for his administration<br />--Testimony starts in a high profile trail in Charleston for a couple accused of child trafficking and other charges-<br />-It's a COLD start to the day in West Virginia, look for temperatures to moderate during the weekend<br />--In Sports: A big road win for the top high school basketball team in West Virginia]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>716</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-14-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-14-25--63685777</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Full coverage of the inauguration day festivities in Charleston<br />--The ACLU files suit over a water development grant<br />--A high profile case involving a Kanawha County couple accused of mistreatment of children goes to trial today<br />--In Sports; High School basketball is finally cranking back up after the holidays and weather delays]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63685777</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:34:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63685777/podcast_1_14_25.mp3" length="18485968" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a99872e7-2618-4db9-abc6-7ab1ee856cf5/a99872e7-2618-4db9-abc6-7ab1ee856cf5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a99872e7-2618-4db9-abc6-7ab1ee856cf5/a99872e7-2618-4db9-abc6-7ab1ee856cf5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a99872e7-2618-4db9-abc6-7ab1ee856cf5/a99872e7-2618-4db9-abc6-7ab1ee856cf5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Full coverage of the inauguration day festivities in Charleston
--The ACLU files suit over a water development grant
--A high profile case involving a Kanawha County couple accused of mistreatment of children goes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Full coverage of the inauguration day festivities in Charleston<br />--The ACLU files suit over a water development grant<br />--A high profile case involving a Kanawha County couple accused of mistreatment of children goes to trial today<br />--In Sports; High School basketball is finally cranking back up after the holidays and weather delays]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>771</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-13-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-13-25--63673896</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's Inauguration Day in West Virginia as the Governor and new members of the Board of Public Works are sworn in-<br />-Fire damages the Monroe County Courthouse<br />--A couple of high profile cases go to trial today in Raleigh and Kanawha Counties<br />--In Sports: WVU get's another conference road win and a recap of the NFL Wildcard weekend]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63673896</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:29:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63673896/podcast_1_13_25.mp3" length="17767426" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c88e5958-aa5e-43b3-bc78-42cbe6664532/c88e5958-aa5e-43b3-bc78-42cbe6664532.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c88e5958-aa5e-43b3-bc78-42cbe6664532/c88e5958-aa5e-43b3-bc78-42cbe6664532.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c88e5958-aa5e-43b3-bc78-42cbe6664532/c88e5958-aa5e-43b3-bc78-42cbe6664532.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--It's Inauguration Day in West Virginia as the Governor and new members of the Board of Public Works are sworn in-
-Fire damages the Monroe County Courthouse
--A couple of high profile cases go to trial today in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's Inauguration Day in West Virginia as the Governor and new members of the Board of Public Works are sworn in-<br />-Fire damages the Monroe County Courthouse<br />--A couple of high profile cases go to trial today in Raleigh and Kanawha Counties<br />--In Sports: WVU get's another conference road win and a recap of the NFL Wildcard weekend]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>741</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-10-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-10-25--63636739</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Another winter storm is bearing down on West Virginia toady<br />--Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin delivers her State of the City address<br />--The House Speaker is reserving judgement on his Judiciary Committee Chairman for now<br />--In Sports: The Fighting Irish are in the National Championship Game for college football <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63636739</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:33:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63636739/podcast_1_10_25.mp3" length="21766432" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/28ed166f-4393-4ea0-9cac-5855a82367dd/28ed166f-4393-4ea0-9cac-5855a82367dd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/28ed166f-4393-4ea0-9cac-5855a82367dd/28ed166f-4393-4ea0-9cac-5855a82367dd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/28ed166f-4393-4ea0-9cac-5855a82367dd/28ed166f-4393-4ea0-9cac-5855a82367dd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Another winter storm is bearing down on West Virginia toady
--Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin delivers her State of the City address
--The House Speaker is reserving judgement on his Judiciary Committee Chairman for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Another winter storm is bearing down on West Virginia toady<br />--Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin delivers her State of the City address<br />--The House Speaker is reserving judgement on his Judiciary Committee Chairman for now<br />--In Sports: The Fighting Irish are in the National Championship Game for college football <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-9-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-9-25--63624143</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A police incident involving newly named House Judiciary Chairman Brandon Steele comes to light<br />--Justice bids the Legislature farewell<br />--Two tiny schools in Randolph County are saved, but the Superintendent says it will come at a price<br />--In Sports: WVU women win on the road and a spot in the National Championship of college football will be decided tonight. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63624143</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:31:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63624143/podcast_1_9_25.mp3" length="18006940" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0d89ec8-9c48-4800-bd81-bb2ab47ed7b1/c0d89ec8-9c48-4800-bd81-bb2ab47ed7b1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0d89ec8-9c48-4800-bd81-bb2ab47ed7b1/c0d89ec8-9c48-4800-bd81-bb2ab47ed7b1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0d89ec8-9c48-4800-bd81-bb2ab47ed7b1/c0d89ec8-9c48-4800-bd81-bb2ab47ed7b1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A police incident involving newly named House Judiciary Chairman Brandon Steele comes to light
--Justice bids the Legislature farewell
--Two tiny schools in Randolph County are saved, but the Superintendent says it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A police incident involving newly named House Judiciary Chairman Brandon Steele comes to light<br />--Justice bids the Legislature farewell<br />--Two tiny schools in Randolph County are saved, but the Superintendent says it will come at a price<br />--In Sports: WVU women win on the road and a spot in the National Championship of college football will be decided tonight. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>751</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-8-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-8-25--63611336</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legislature convenes in Charleston today with mostly ceremonial activities<br />--Continued coverage of this week's winter storm<br />--Governor Justice's Chief of Staff will continue that role for Senator Justice<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers fall at home to Arizona  <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63611336</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:34:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63611336/podcast_1_8_25.mp3" length="16888372" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa67ad6d-6133-4b3b-9cab-486c4432119c/aa67ad6d-6133-4b3b-9cab-486c4432119c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa67ad6d-6133-4b3b-9cab-486c4432119c/aa67ad6d-6133-4b3b-9cab-486c4432119c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa67ad6d-6133-4b3b-9cab-486c4432119c/aa67ad6d-6133-4b3b-9cab-486c4432119c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Legislature convenes in Charleston today with mostly ceremonial activities
--Continued coverage of this week's winter storm
--Governor Justice's Chief of Staff will continue that role for Senator Justice
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legislature convenes in Charleston today with mostly ceremonial activities<br />--Continued coverage of this week's winter storm<br />--Governor Justice's Chief of Staff will continue that role for Senator Justice<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers fall at home to Arizona  <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>704</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-7-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-7-25--63600049</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia continues its recovery from a major winter storm<br />--Vandalia Health plans for a Neuroscience Institute in Charleston get a boost<br />--In Sports: A ranked WVU team welcomes Arizona to Morgantown<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63600049</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:41:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63600049/podcast_1_7_25.mp3" length="19328656" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/394255d3-4cd2-4476-995c-ff59cb1f9e9f/394255d3-4cd2-4476-995c-ff59cb1f9e9f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/394255d3-4cd2-4476-995c-ff59cb1f9e9f/394255d3-4cd2-4476-995c-ff59cb1f9e9f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/394255d3-4cd2-4476-995c-ff59cb1f9e9f/394255d3-4cd2-4476-995c-ff59cb1f9e9f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia continues its recovery from a major winter storm
--Vandalia Health plans for a Neuroscience Institute in Charleston get a boost
--In Sports: A ranked WVU team welcomes Arizona to Morgantown</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia continues its recovery from a major winter storm<br />--Vandalia Health plans for a Neuroscience Institute in Charleston get a boost<br />--In Sports: A ranked WVU team welcomes Arizona to Morgantown<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>806</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-6-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-6-25--63589785</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A major winter storm has impacted all of West Virginia, we have full coverage from all across the state<br />--In Sports, WVU football coach  Rich Rodriguez continues to build his squad. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63589785</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:55:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63589785/podcast_1_6_24_1.mp3" length="25454446" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1bc28b5d-dcb4-4ff3-93a2-62cc94d8d0b8/1bc28b5d-dcb4-4ff3-93a2-62cc94d8d0b8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1bc28b5d-dcb4-4ff3-93a2-62cc94d8d0b8/1bc28b5d-dcb4-4ff3-93a2-62cc94d8d0b8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1bc28b5d-dcb4-4ff3-93a2-62cc94d8d0b8/1bc28b5d-dcb4-4ff3-93a2-62cc94d8d0b8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A major winter storm has impacted all of West Virginia, we have full coverage from all across the state
--In Sports, WVU football coach  Rich Rodriguez continues to build his squad. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A major winter storm has impacted all of West Virginia, we have full coverage from all across the state<br />--In Sports, WVU football coach  Rich Rodriguez continues to build his squad. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1061</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-3-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-3-25--63556783</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The weather is the state's top story today with snowfall statewide and a bigger system in the forecast for the weekend<br />--A child has died in an early morning fire in Parkersburg<br />--Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey announces 15 cabinet and staff appointments for his Administration<br />--In Sports: the final four in college football's playoff is now set <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63556783</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:45:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63556783/podcast_1_3_25.mp3" length="18679711" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa0607d7-2822-441b-92ec-69235f6f6af4/aa0607d7-2822-441b-92ec-69235f6f6af4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa0607d7-2822-441b-92ec-69235f6f6af4/aa0607d7-2822-441b-92ec-69235f6f6af4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aa0607d7-2822-441b-92ec-69235f6f6af4/aa0607d7-2822-441b-92ec-69235f6f6af4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The weather is the state's top story today with snowfall statewide and a bigger system in the forecast for the weekend
--A child has died in an early morning fire in Parkersburg
--Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The weather is the state's top story today with snowfall statewide and a bigger system in the forecast for the weekend<br />--A child has died in an early morning fire in Parkersburg<br />--Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey announces 15 cabinet and staff appointments for his Administration<br />--In Sports: the final four in college football's playoff is now set <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>779</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-2-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-2-25--63544454</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A new year brings tax cuts in West Virginia<br />--Patrick Morrisey to announce more plans for transition today<br />--West Virginia weather is about to become much more winter like<br />--In Sports:  Tragedy delays the Sugar Bowls in New Orleans <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63544454</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:46:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63544454/podcast_1_2_25.mp3" length="18068386" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce50f179-ca5b-45db-9bdc-2522cfb16c11/ce50f179-ca5b-45db-9bdc-2522cfb16c11.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce50f179-ca5b-45db-9bdc-2522cfb16c11/ce50f179-ca5b-45db-9bdc-2522cfb16c11.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce50f179-ca5b-45db-9bdc-2522cfb16c11/ce50f179-ca5b-45db-9bdc-2522cfb16c11.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A new year brings tax cuts in West Virginia
--Patrick Morrisey to announce more plans for transition today
--West Virginia weather is about to become much more winter like
--In Sports:  Tragedy delays the Sugar...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A new year brings tax cuts in West Virginia<br />--Patrick Morrisey to announce more plans for transition today<br />--West Virginia weather is about to become much more winter like<br />--In Sports:  Tragedy delays the Sugar Bowls in New Orleans <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>753</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-1-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-1-25--63533399</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The new year arrives with winter weather<br />--Habitat for Humanity leaders reflect on President Carter's legacy<br />--New leadership at WV AFT<br />--In Sports: WVU knocks off #7 Kansas in an historic win on the road<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63533399</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:57:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63533399/podcast_1_1_25.mp3" length="17773696" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ff602869-f5b2-463c-9d69-30bc69f892cb/ff602869-f5b2-463c-9d69-30bc69f892cb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ff602869-f5b2-463c-9d69-30bc69f892cb/ff602869-f5b2-463c-9d69-30bc69f892cb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ff602869-f5b2-463c-9d69-30bc69f892cb/ff602869-f5b2-463c-9d69-30bc69f892cb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The new year arrives with winter weather
--Habitat for Humanity leaders reflect on President Carter's legacy
--New leadership at WV AFT
--In Sports: WVU knocks off #7 Kansas in an historic win on the road</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The new year arrives with winter weather<br />--Habitat for Humanity leaders reflect on President Carter's legacy<br />--New leadership at WV AFT<br />--In Sports: WVU knocks off #7 Kansas in an historic win on the road<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>741</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-31-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-31-24--63525199</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Former Congressman Nick Rahall remembers President Carter<br />--The Beckley Travel Plaza on the Turnpike is back open<br />--Winter weather is headed our way in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: WVU tries to get a first win on the road at Kansas <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63525199</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:39:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63525199/podcast_12_31_24.mp3" length="17601271" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95601d2e-34dd-40d9-9772-f11a44691c7b/95601d2e-34dd-40d9-9772-f11a44691c7b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95601d2e-34dd-40d9-9772-f11a44691c7b/95601d2e-34dd-40d9-9772-f11a44691c7b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95601d2e-34dd-40d9-9772-f11a44691c7b/95601d2e-34dd-40d9-9772-f11a44691c7b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Former Congressman Nick Rahall remembers President Carter
--The Beckley Travel Plaza on the Turnpike is back open
--Winter weather is headed our way in West Virginia
--In Sports: WVU tries to get a first win on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Former Congressman Nick Rahall remembers President Carter<br />--The Beckley Travel Plaza on the Turnpike is back open<br />--Winter weather is headed our way in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: WVU tries to get a first win on the road at Kansas <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>734</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-30-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-30-24--63514728</link><description><![CDATA[<br />Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Remembering President Jimmy Carter<br />--Two dead and two wounded in a weekend shooting in Calhoun County<br />--High winds leave several thousand without power across WV<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod has made his selection to run the Mountaineer defense<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63514728</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:39:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63514728/podcast_12_30_24.mp3" length="17033836" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a460dbe5-4a84-4c21-aa6a-cce924eb930c/a460dbe5-4a84-4c21-aa6a-cce924eb930c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a460dbe5-4a84-4c21-aa6a-cce924eb930c/a460dbe5-4a84-4c21-aa6a-cce924eb930c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a460dbe5-4a84-4c21-aa6a-cce924eb930c/a460dbe5-4a84-4c21-aa6a-cce924eb930c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Remembering President Jimmy Carter
--Two dead and two wounded in a weekend shooting in Calhoun County
--High winds leave several thousand without power across WV
--In Sports: Rich Rod has made his selection to run...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<br />Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Remembering President Jimmy Carter<br />--Two dead and two wounded in a weekend shooting in Calhoun County<br />--High winds leave several thousand without power across WV<br />--In Sports: Rich Rod has made his selection to run the Mountaineer defense<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>710</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning   12-27-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-27-24--63485395</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63485395</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:22:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure 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language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1703939-d0c8-47b1-9dab-70971719937b/a1703939-d0c8-47b1-9dab-70971719937b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>742</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning   12-24-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-24-24--63460345</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63460345</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:23:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63460345/metronews_this_morning_12_24_24.mp3" length="22326343" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript 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--A man is wanted for arson and murder in Wayne County
--The state EDA allocaters another $75 Million for the Nucor Steel project
--A former law man is sent to prison for sex trafficking charges involving a teeanger...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A man is wanted for arson and murder in Wayne County<br />--The state EDA allocaters another $75 Million for the Nucor Steel project<br />--A former law man is sent to prison for sex trafficking charges involving a teeanger<br />--In Sports: WVU's Wyatt Milum is a concensus  All-American]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>880</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-19-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-19-24--63391270</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A former Boone County school leader faces trial over allegations of fraud involving covid money<br />--Tarr is out as Senate Finance Committee Chairman<br />--Hoppy will retire<br />--In Sports, Martinsburg player lands the MetroNews POY honors for 2024<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63391270</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:45:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63391270/podcast_12_19_24.mp3" length="21216553" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f64ac79f-88b5-40c4-9adc-01c1d51db8d2/f64ac79f-88b5-40c4-9adc-01c1d51db8d2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f64ac79f-88b5-40c4-9adc-01c1d51db8d2/f64ac79f-88b5-40c4-9adc-01c1d51db8d2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f64ac79f-88b5-40c4-9adc-01c1d51db8d2/f64ac79f-88b5-40c4-9adc-01c1d51db8d2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A former Boone County school leader faces trial over allegations of fraud involving covid money
--Tarr is out as Senate Finance Committee Chairman
--Hoppy will retire
--In Sports, Martinsburg player lands the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A former Boone County school leader faces trial over allegations of fraud involving covid money<br />--Tarr is out as Senate Finance Committee Chairman<br />--Hoppy will retire<br />--In Sports, Martinsburg player lands the MetroNews POY honors for 2024<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-18-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-18-24--63372647</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--House Speaker talks about what House action might await a jailed Delegate-elect<br />--The SBA awards $65 Million in school improvement money to a dozen counties<br />--A Nitro High School teacher honored with the Milken Educator Award<br />--In Sports: WVU dug an early hole and couldn't come back in the bowl game<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63372647</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:33:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63372647/podcast_12_18_24.mp3" length="17486530" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4361db01-3030-4065-ba41-71ba07b44106/4361db01-3030-4065-ba41-71ba07b44106.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4361db01-3030-4065-ba41-71ba07b44106/4361db01-3030-4065-ba41-71ba07b44106.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4361db01-3030-4065-ba41-71ba07b44106/4361db01-3030-4065-ba41-71ba07b44106.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--House Speaker talks about what House action might await a jailed Delegate-elect
--The SBA awards $65 Million in school improvement money to a dozen counties
--A Nitro High School teacher honored with the Milken...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--House Speaker talks about what House action might await a jailed Delegate-elect<br />--The SBA awards $65 Million in school improvement money to a dozen counties<br />--A Nitro High School teacher honored with the Milken Educator Award<br />--In Sports: WVU dug an early hole and couldn't come back in the bowl game<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>729</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  12-17-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-17-24--63351981</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--An earthquake shakes Huntington and surrounding area<br />--The School Building Authority makes its decisions today<br />--Wren Baker shares what went into his search for a new football coach<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls in the NCAA soccer championship game<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63351981</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:33:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63351981/podcast_12_17_24.mp3" length="21135670" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89a60579-d4ce-45a4-8f9e-2744cdbcdc10/89a60579-d4ce-45a4-8f9e-2744cdbcdc10.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89a60579-d4ce-45a4-8f9e-2744cdbcdc10/89a60579-d4ce-45a4-8f9e-2744cdbcdc10.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89a60579-d4ce-45a4-8f9e-2744cdbcdc10/89a60579-d4ce-45a4-8f9e-2744cdbcdc10.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
--An earthquake shakes Huntington and surrounding area
--The School Building Authority makes its decisions today
--Wren Baker shares what went into his search for a new football coach
--In Sports: Marshall falls in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--An earthquake shakes Huntington and surrounding area<br />--The School Building Authority makes its decisions today<br />--Wren Baker shares what went into his search for a new football coach<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls in the NCAA soccer championship game<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  12-16-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-16-24--63336988</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Two separate shootings in Wyoming County under investigation from the weekend<br />--A data center for WV would be a huge investment, but part of it requiring alternative energy is creating hurdles<br />--Rich Rod is welcomed back to West Virginia<br />--WVU prepares for a bowl, Marshall bows out of theirs <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63336988</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:35:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63336988/podcast_12_16_24.mp3" length="20865433" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7cbc3b5-d6d9-41f5-975e-4f437cd6b7fd/b7cbc3b5-d6d9-41f5-975e-4f437cd6b7fd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7cbc3b5-d6d9-41f5-975e-4f437cd6b7fd/b7cbc3b5-d6d9-41f5-975e-4f437cd6b7fd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7cbc3b5-d6d9-41f5-975e-4f437cd6b7fd/b7cbc3b5-d6d9-41f5-975e-4f437cd6b7fd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Two separate shootings in Wyoming County under investigation from the weekend
--A data center for WV would be a huge investment, but part of it requiring alternative energy is creating hurdles
--Rich Rod is welcomed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Two separate shootings in Wyoming County under investigation from the weekend<br />--A data center for WV would be a huge investment, but part of it requiring alternative energy is creating hurdles<br />--Rich Rod is welcomed back to West Virginia<br />--WVU prepares for a bowl, Marshall bows out of theirs <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>870</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  12-13-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-13-24--63300099</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63300099</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:25:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure 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url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce99fe98-87ea-4fc4-9826-ef6561aff191/ce99fe98-87ea-4fc4-9826-ef6561aff191.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce99fe98-87ea-4fc4-9826-ef6561aff191/ce99fe98-87ea-4fc4-9826-ef6561aff191.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce99fe98-87ea-4fc4-9826-ef6561aff191/ce99fe98-87ea-4fc4-9826-ef6561aff191.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>749</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  12-10-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-10-24--63251963</link><guid 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language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0655c8b2-710a-4050-bf7a-7c99951fdc31/0655c8b2-710a-4050-bf7a-7c99951fdc31.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>808</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-6-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-6-24--63186859</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--PEIA Finance Board votes for premiums and deductibles to increase by double-digits in July<br />--We're learning more about the victims of a Wirt County fire which claimed three lives<br />--A sudden and shocking announcement of plans to close FCI Morgantown<br />--In Sports: the high 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MetroNews This Morning:
--PEIA Finance Board votes for premiums and deductibles to increase by double-digits in July
--We're learning more about the victims of a Wirt County fire which claimed three lives
--A sudden and shocking announcement...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--PEIA Finance Board votes for premiums and deductibles to increase by double-digits in July<br />--We're learning more about the victims of a Wirt County fire which claimed three lives<br />--A sudden and shocking announcement of plans to close FCI Morgantown<br />--In Sports: the high school football semi-finals start tonight and Marshall plays for a championship tomorrow]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>969</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-5-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-5-24--63164137</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Three are dead after a house fire in Wirt County<br />--Winter weather is moving across the Mountain State with extreme cold this morning<br />--PEIA is ready to decide on the proposed stiff increases in premiums and deductibles<br />--In Sports: WVU faces Memphis in the Frisco Bowl in Texas and high school teams prepare for the semi-finals <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63164137</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:35:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63164137/podcast_12_5_24.mp3" length="18343639" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6a1db0c8-dc5b-4936-bd14-239a09929ac1/6a1db0c8-dc5b-4936-bd14-239a09929ac1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6a1db0c8-dc5b-4936-bd14-239a09929ac1/6a1db0c8-dc5b-4936-bd14-239a09929ac1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6a1db0c8-dc5b-4936-bd14-239a09929ac1/6a1db0c8-dc5b-4936-bd14-239a09929ac1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Three are dead after a house fire in Wirt County
--Winter weather is moving across the Mountain State with extreme cold this morning
--PEIA is ready to decide on the proposed stiff increases in premiums and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Three are dead after a house fire in Wirt County<br />--Winter weather is moving across the Mountain State with extreme cold this morning<br />--PEIA is ready to decide on the proposed stiff increases in premiums and deductibles<br />--In Sports: WVU faces Memphis in the Frisco Bowl in Texas and high school teams prepare for the semi-finals <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>765</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-4-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-4-24--63141123</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Wren Baker explains his plans to find the next WVU football coach<br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin bids a heartfelt farewell to the body<br />--There's some serious weather headed our way, particularly in the higher elevations<br />--In Sports: Marshall prepares for the Sunbelt championship game and it's national signing day for college football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63141123</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:36:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63141123/podcast_12_4_24.mp3" length="22881238" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4b6e4bd9-2d86-4222-b28f-52b3dc737bfd/4b6e4bd9-2d86-4222-b28f-52b3dc737bfd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4b6e4bd9-2d86-4222-b28f-52b3dc737bfd/4b6e4bd9-2d86-4222-b28f-52b3dc737bfd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4b6e4bd9-2d86-4222-b28f-52b3dc737bfd/4b6e4bd9-2d86-4222-b28f-52b3dc737bfd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Wren Baker explains his plans to find the next WVU football coach
--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin bids a heartfelt farewell to the body
--There's some serious weather headed our way, particularly in the higher elevations...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Wren Baker explains his plans to find the next WVU football coach<br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin bids a heartfelt farewell to the body<br />--There's some serious weather headed our way, particularly in the higher elevations<br />--In Sports: Marshall prepares for the Sunbelt championship game and it's national signing day for college football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-3-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-3-24--63125753</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Nicholas County School Board votes down a school consolidation plan--for now<br />--Revenue collections are aheady of estimate, but not by nearly the level of 2023<br />--Wren Baker to talk about the search for WVU's next football coach in a press conference today<br />--In Sports: The Class A volleyball state championships are finally underway <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63125753</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:34:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63125753/podcast_12_3_24.mp3" length="21498076" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1eec369f-9d55-4168-80d4-5201973a7a89/1eec369f-9d55-4168-80d4-5201973a7a89.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1eec369f-9d55-4168-80d4-5201973a7a89/1eec369f-9d55-4168-80d4-5201973a7a89.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1eec369f-9d55-4168-80d4-5201973a7a89/1eec369f-9d55-4168-80d4-5201973a7a89.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Nicholas County School Board votes down a school consolidation plan--for now
--Revenue collections are aheady of estimate, but not by nearly the level of 2023
--Wren Baker to talk about the search for WVU's next...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Nicholas County School Board votes down a school consolidation plan--for now<br />--Revenue collections are aheady of estimate, but not by nearly the level of 2023<br />--Wren Baker to talk about the search for WVU's next football coach in a press conference today<br />--In Sports: The Class A volleyball state championships are finally underway <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-2-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-2-24--63104091</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU parts ways with six year head football Coach Neal Brown<br />--Randy Moss indicates he's battling a serious illness and seeks prayer<br />--Weather is turning quite winter like as temperatures plunge<br />--In Sports: the state semi-finals in high school football are set for this weekend <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63104091</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:41:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63104091/podcast_12_2_24.mp3" length="21124384" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0b0e2ec-cc73-46cb-817a-81028dc43649/f0b0e2ec-cc73-46cb-817a-81028dc43649.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0b0e2ec-cc73-46cb-817a-81028dc43649/f0b0e2ec-cc73-46cb-817a-81028dc43649.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0b0e2ec-cc73-46cb-817a-81028dc43649/f0b0e2ec-cc73-46cb-817a-81028dc43649.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--WVU parts ways with six year head football Coach Neal Brown
--Randy Moss indicates he's battling a serious illness and seeks prayer
--Weather is turning quite winter like as temperatures plunge
--In Sports: the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU parts ways with six year head football Coach Neal Brown<br />--Randy Moss indicates he's battling a serious illness and seeks prayer<br />--Weather is turning quite winter like as temperatures plunge<br />--In Sports: the state semi-finals in high school football are set for this weekend <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-29-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-29-24--63058735</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's Black Friday and many still enjoy the early morning in-store shopping the day after Thanksgiving<br />--A fatal accident mars Thanksgiving in Wood County<br />--The Pride of West Virginia shined in the Big Apple on Thursday despite a rainy Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade<br />--In Sports: Round 2 of the high school football playoffs and WVU played well but couldn't pull a win out of a second OT game in the Bahamas <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63058735</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:40:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63058735/podcast_11_28_24.mp3" length="21140686" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62d861c9-72db-468b-91cb-c90f0b67d402/62d861c9-72db-468b-91cb-c90f0b67d402.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62d861c9-72db-468b-91cb-c90f0b67d402/62d861c9-72db-468b-91cb-c90f0b67d402.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62d861c9-72db-468b-91cb-c90f0b67d402/62d861c9-72db-468b-91cb-c90f0b67d402.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It's Black Friday and many still enjoy the early morning in-store shopping the day after Thanksgiving
--A fatal accident mars Thanksgiving in Wood County
--The Pride of West Virginia shined in the Big Apple on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's Black Friday and many still enjoy the early morning in-store shopping the day after Thanksgiving<br />--A fatal accident mars Thanksgiving in Wood County<br />--The Pride of West Virginia shined in the Big Apple on Thursday despite a rainy Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade<br />--In Sports: Round 2 of the high school football playoffs and WVU played well but couldn't pull a win out of a second OT game in the Bahamas <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-27-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-27-24--63028779</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's expected to be the busiest day of the year on the West Virginia Turnpike<br />--Governor Jim Justice says although he'll be a U.S. Senator, he'll still be coaching girls basketball at Greenbrier East<br />--First Lady Cathy Justice unveils this year's state Christmas ornament<br />--In Sports: WVU basketball opens play in the Bahamas today against Gonzaga<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63028779</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:35:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63028779/metronews_this_morning_11_27_24.mp3" length="22743925" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e32e867-c17e-486e-9952-06ba5ddb5278/1e32e867-c17e-486e-9952-06ba5ddb5278.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e32e867-c17e-486e-9952-06ba5ddb5278/1e32e867-c17e-486e-9952-06ba5ddb5278.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1e32e867-c17e-486e-9952-06ba5ddb5278/1e32e867-c17e-486e-9952-06ba5ddb5278.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It's expected to be the busiest day of the year on the West Virginia Turnpike
--Governor Jim Justice says although he'll be a U.S. Senator, he'll still be coaching girls basketball at Greenbrier East
--First Lady...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's expected to be the busiest day of the year on the West Virginia Turnpike<br />--Governor Jim Justice says although he'll be a U.S. Senator, he'll still be coaching girls basketball at Greenbrier East<br />--First Lady Cathy Justice unveils this year's state Christmas ornament<br />--In Sports: WVU basketball opens play in the Bahamas today against Gonzaga<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-26-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-26-24--63012161</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The PSC is getting comments again on AEP's proposed rate hikes<br />--Morgantown native Emily Calandrelli, "The Space Gal" talks about her ride on the rocket<br />--Charleston native Ryan Switzer is elevated to an interim head coach<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares for Texas Tech on Thanksgiving weekend <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63012161</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:36:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63012161/podcast_11_26_24.mp3" length="22873714" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7e78fe8-fb44-41d4-b188-6c3c1630b6ea/b7e78fe8-fb44-41d4-b188-6c3c1630b6ea.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7e78fe8-fb44-41d4-b188-6c3c1630b6ea/b7e78fe8-fb44-41d4-b188-6c3c1630b6ea.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7e78fe8-fb44-41d4-b188-6c3c1630b6ea/b7e78fe8-fb44-41d4-b188-6c3c1630b6ea.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The PSC is getting comments again on AEP's proposed rate hikes
--Morgantown native Emily Calandrelli, "The Space Gal" talks about her ride on the rocket
--Charleston native Ryan Switzer is elevated to an interim...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The PSC is getting comments again on AEP's proposed rate hikes<br />--Morgantown native Emily Calandrelli, "The Space Gal" talks about her ride on the rocket<br />--Charleston native Ryan Switzer is elevated to an interim head coach<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares for Texas Tech on Thanksgiving weekend <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>953</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-25-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-25-24--62998415</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's the opening day of buck season in West Virginia<br />--A deadly weekend on the West Virginia highways<br />--Senator Joe Manchin urges neighboring Virginia to get serious about finishing Corridor H<br />--In Sports: College soccer, Marshall advances with a win over Furman, WVU is eliminated by UVa]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62998415</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:32:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62998415/podcast_11_25_24.mp3" length="23201008" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fda6e41e-3ea4-4203-9c37-7ee1d5eb22ef/fda6e41e-3ea4-4203-9c37-7ee1d5eb22ef.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fda6e41e-3ea4-4203-9c37-7ee1d5eb22ef/fda6e41e-3ea4-4203-9c37-7ee1d5eb22ef.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fda6e41e-3ea4-4203-9c37-7ee1d5eb22ef/fda6e41e-3ea4-4203-9c37-7ee1d5eb22ef.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--It's the opening day of buck season in West Virginia
--A deadly weekend on the West Virginia highways
--Senator Joe Manchin urges neighboring Virginia to get serious about finishing Corridor H
--In Sports: College...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's the opening day of buck season in West Virginia<br />--A deadly weekend on the West Virginia highways<br />--Senator Joe Manchin urges neighboring Virginia to get serious about finishing Corridor H<br />--In Sports: College soccer, Marshall advances with a win over Furman, WVU is eliminated by UVa]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>967</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-22-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-22-24--62965583</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia is experiencing the first blast of winter this morning<br />--An officer involved shooting leaves one dead in Jackson County<br />--PEIA Finance Board  stages its final public hearing on cost hikes<br />--In Sports:  the first games of the high school football playoffs are set for tonight<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62965583</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:44:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62965583/podcast_11_22_24.mp3" length="22269913" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ba6cde6-b8d9-452c-a1b0-7fcda9168255/7ba6cde6-b8d9-452c-a1b0-7fcda9168255.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ba6cde6-b8d9-452c-a1b0-7fcda9168255/7ba6cde6-b8d9-452c-a1b0-7fcda9168255.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ba6cde6-b8d9-452c-a1b0-7fcda9168255/7ba6cde6-b8d9-452c-a1b0-7fcda9168255.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia is experiencing the first blast of winter this morning
--An officer involved shooting leaves one dead in Jackson County
--PEIA Finance Board  stages its final public hearing on cost hikes
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia is experiencing the first blast of winter this morning<br />--An officer involved shooting leaves one dead in Jackson County<br />--PEIA Finance Board  stages its final public hearing on cost hikes<br />--In Sports:  the first games of the high school football playoffs are set for tonight<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>928</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-21-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-21-24--62953590</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--PEIA will have its final public hearing on rate hikes tonight<br />--A big winter storm is rolling into West Virginia<br />--Morgantown's camping ban will be put before voters next spring<br />--In Sports: WVU beats Iona in men's basketball  <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62953590</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:33:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62953590/podcast_11_21_24.mp3" length="21799663" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39c983a9-0a11-4fd6-9494-645601c0211a/39c983a9-0a11-4fd6-9494-645601c0211a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39c983a9-0a11-4fd6-9494-645601c0211a/39c983a9-0a11-4fd6-9494-645601c0211a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39c983a9-0a11-4fd6-9494-645601c0211a/39c983a9-0a11-4fd6-9494-645601c0211a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--PEIA will have its final public hearing on rate hikes tonight
--A big winter storm is rolling into West Virginia
--Morgantown's camping ban will be put before voters next spring
--In Sports: WVU beats Iona in men's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--PEIA will have its final public hearing on rate hikes tonight<br />--A big winter storm is rolling into West Virginia<br />--Morgantown's camping ban will be put before voters next spring<br />--In Sports: WVU beats Iona in men's basketball  <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-20-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-20-24--62861845</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Supreme Court rules and the high school football playoffs are back on<br />--Anger grows over PEIA among state workers<br />--A major winter storm is headed toward West Virginia's highest elevations<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer women win in basketball and the men play Iona tonight <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62861845</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:35:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62861845/podcast_11_20_24.mp3" length="23212294" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d72f2584-0bc9-4bcb-98e4-b165df190987/d72f2584-0bc9-4bcb-98e4-b165df190987.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d72f2584-0bc9-4bcb-98e4-b165df190987/d72f2584-0bc9-4bcb-98e4-b165df190987.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d72f2584-0bc9-4bcb-98e4-b165df190987/d72f2584-0bc9-4bcb-98e4-b165df190987.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The Supreme Court rules and the high school football playoffs are back on
--Anger grows over PEIA among state workers
--A major winter storm is headed toward West Virginia's highest elevations
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Supreme Court rules and the high school football playoffs are back on<br />--Anger grows over PEIA among state workers<br />--A major winter storm is headed toward West Virginia's highest elevations<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer women win in basketball and the men play Iona tonight <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>968</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-19-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-19-24--62811939</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Supreme Court is considering the case which will allow the high school football post season to move forward<br />--State workers continue to rail against proposed steep increases for their health insurance plans<br />--Another former corrections officer pleads guilty in the beating death of an inmate<br />--In Sports: Marshall and WVU's soccer teams have their NCAA tournament bids in hand<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62811939</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:25:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62811939/podcast_11_19_24.mp3" length="22355185" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e41dc5bc-e3f8-41d5-ae63-c061a059dc2b/e41dc5bc-e3f8-41d5-ae63-c061a059dc2b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e41dc5bc-e3f8-41d5-ae63-c061a059dc2b/e41dc5bc-e3f8-41d5-ae63-c061a059dc2b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e41dc5bc-e3f8-41d5-ae63-c061a059dc2b/e41dc5bc-e3f8-41d5-ae63-c061a059dc2b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Supreme Court is considering the case which will allow the high school football post season to move forward
--State workers continue to rail against proposed steep increases for their health insurance plans...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Supreme Court is considering the case which will allow the high school football post season to move forward<br />--State workers continue to rail against proposed steep increases for their health insurance plans<br />--Another former corrections officer pleads guilty in the beating death of an inmate<br />--In Sports: Marshall and WVU's soccer teams have their NCAA tournament bids in hand<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-18-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-18-24--62786304</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The SBA will hear presentations today seeking a share of $54 Million available for school construction in W.Va. <br />--Three more hearings are set for the PEIA Finance Board this week on the proposed increases <br />--Jim Justice is asked about President-elect Trump's cabinet appointments<br />--In Sports: WVU tops Marshall to take the Subelt Conference championship<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62786304</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:33:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62786304/podcast_11_18_24.mp3" length="20864806" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f57fb6a-c666-4c59-a7df-07f9f977a7c6/7f57fb6a-c666-4c59-a7df-07f9f977a7c6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f57fb6a-c666-4c59-a7df-07f9f977a7c6/7f57fb6a-c666-4c59-a7df-07f9f977a7c6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f57fb6a-c666-4c59-a7df-07f9f977a7c6/7f57fb6a-c666-4c59-a7df-07f9f977a7c6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The SBA will hear presentations today seeking a share of $54 Million available for school construction in W.Va. 
--Three more hearings are set for the PEIA Finance Board this week on the proposed increases 
--Jim...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The SBA will hear presentations today seeking a share of $54 Million available for school construction in W.Va. <br />--Three more hearings are set for the PEIA Finance Board this week on the proposed increases <br />--Jim Justice is asked about President-elect Trump's cabinet appointments<br />--In Sports: WVU tops Marshall to take the Subelt Conference championship<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>870</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  11-15-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-15-24--62751741</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The SSAC seeks a quick ruling from the Supreme Court to provide clarity to the high school football post season<br />--Improvements are happening at troubled Martinsburg North Middle School<br />--West Virginia seeks disaster assistance from Hurricane Helene's aftermath<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall ready for a football weekend<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62751741</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:28:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62751741/podcast_11_15_24.mp3" length="23253049" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8326fb9f-0d8e-4fc8-a02b-26929f2eee15/8326fb9f-0d8e-4fc8-a02b-26929f2eee15.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8326fb9f-0d8e-4fc8-a02b-26929f2eee15/8326fb9f-0d8e-4fc8-a02b-26929f2eee15.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8326fb9f-0d8e-4fc8-a02b-26929f2eee15/8326fb9f-0d8e-4fc8-a02b-26929f2eee15.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The SSAC seeks a quick ruling from the Supreme Court to provide clarity to the high school football post season
--Improvements are happening at troubled Martinsburg North Middle School
--West Virginia seeks disaster...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The SSAC seeks a quick ruling from the Supreme Court to provide clarity to the high school football post season<br />--Improvements are happening at troubled Martinsburg North Middle School<br />--West Virginia seeks disaster assistance from Hurricane Helene's aftermath<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall ready for a football weekend<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>969</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-14-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-14-24--62736732</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Three Senators vye to become the next state Senate President<br />--Senator Capito moves up the leadership ladder in the U.S. Senate<br />--Public school enrollment continues to decline in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: We are still awaiting rulings on how and when to start the high school football playoffs<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62736732</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:26:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62736732/podcast_11_14_24.mp3" length="20460391" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cafcd49-eeb9-44ee-abc6-6397d2c6019a/6cafcd49-eeb9-44ee-abc6-6397d2c6019a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cafcd49-eeb9-44ee-abc6-6397d2c6019a/6cafcd49-eeb9-44ee-abc6-6397d2c6019a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cafcd49-eeb9-44ee-abc6-6397d2c6019a/6cafcd49-eeb9-44ee-abc6-6397d2c6019a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Three Senators vye to become the next state Senate President
--Senator Capito moves up the leadership ladder in the U.S. Senate
--Public school enrollment continues to decline in West Virginia
--In Sports: We are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Three Senators vye to become the next state Senate President<br />--Senator Capito moves up the leadership ladder in the U.S. Senate<br />--Public school enrollment continues to decline in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: We are still awaiting rulings on how and when to start the high school football playoffs<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>853</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-13-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-13-24--62716974</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The high school football post season is postponed indefinitely due to legal wrangling<br />--Bluefield implements a camping ban over problems with the homeless population<br />--Governor Elect Patrick Morrisey talks about improving West Virginia's financial standings<br />--In Sports: the state volleyball championships are underway in Charleston]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62716974</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:29:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62716974/podcast_11_13_24.mp3" length="22047955" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8112d5cb-aabf-4b7d-858e-39a2cf8565c3/8112d5cb-aabf-4b7d-858e-39a2cf8565c3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8112d5cb-aabf-4b7d-858e-39a2cf8565c3/8112d5cb-aabf-4b7d-858e-39a2cf8565c3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8112d5cb-aabf-4b7d-858e-39a2cf8565c3/8112d5cb-aabf-4b7d-858e-39a2cf8565c3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The high school football post season is postponed indefinitely due to legal wrangling
--Bluefield implements a camping ban over problems with the homeless population
--Governor Elect Patrick Morrisey talks about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The high school football post season is postponed indefinitely due to legal wrangling<br />--Bluefield implements a camping ban over problems with the homeless population<br />--Governor Elect Patrick Morrisey talks about improving West Virginia's financial standings<br />--In Sports: the state volleyball championships are underway in Charleston]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-12-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-12-24--62704092</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--There is a new court order involving the high school football playoffs and more are expected<br />--Interims wrap up in Charleston today as lawmakers examine how to best deal with foster care system issues<br />--Canvassing of the state's election results start in many counties today<br />--In Sports: It's too early to tell who will start at quarterback this weekend for WVU ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62704092</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:32:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62704092/podcast_11_12_24.mp3" length="21747622" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49b7f41c-6279-4e2b-a53e-3dd9e16e6200/49b7f41c-6279-4e2b-a53e-3dd9e16e6200.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49b7f41c-6279-4e2b-a53e-3dd9e16e6200/49b7f41c-6279-4e2b-a53e-3dd9e16e6200.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49b7f41c-6279-4e2b-a53e-3dd9e16e6200/49b7f41c-6279-4e2b-a53e-3dd9e16e6200.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--There is a new court order involving the high school football playoffs and more are expected
--Interims wrap up in Charleston today as lawmakers examine how to best deal with foster care system issues
--Canvassing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--There is a new court order involving the high school football playoffs and more are expected<br />--Interims wrap up in Charleston today as lawmakers examine how to best deal with foster care system issues<br />--Canvassing of the state's election results start in many counties today<br />--In Sports: It's too early to tell who will start at quarterback this weekend for WVU ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-11-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-11-24--62690004</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--The state high school football playoff brackets are set, but it's anticipated court challenges may derail the SSAC's plans leaving the first weekend in limbo. <br />--State lawmakers are in interim meeting and learn more about the state's finances this morning<br />--It's Veteran's Day with ceremonies across the state today to honor those who served and many were held over the weekend<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares to host Baylor and high school football isn't the only sports impacted by a judge's ruling<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62690004</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:33:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62690004/podcast_11_11_24.mp3" length="19312981" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bad83a22-5501-4250-969f-a1bbd78be178/bad83a22-5501-4250-969f-a1bbd78be178.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bad83a22-5501-4250-969f-a1bbd78be178/bad83a22-5501-4250-969f-a1bbd78be178.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bad83a22-5501-4250-969f-a1bbd78be178/bad83a22-5501-4250-969f-a1bbd78be178.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning
--The state high school football playoff brackets are set, but it's anticipated court challenges may derail the SSAC's plans leaving the first weekend in limbo. 
--State lawmakers are in interim meeting and learn more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning<br />--The state high school football playoff brackets are set, but it's anticipated court challenges may derail the SSAC's plans leaving the first weekend in limbo. <br />--State lawmakers are in interim meeting and learn more about the state's finances this morning<br />--It's Veteran's Day with ceremonies across the state today to honor those who served and many were held over the weekend<br />--In Sports: WVU prepares to host Baylor and high school football isn't the only sports impacted by a judge's ruling<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-8-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-8-24--62664237</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Clarksburg city council approves a public camping ban<br />--Governor Justice talks about heading to Washington and appoints his wife to the state school board<br />--Morrisey begins the transition to the state's top office<br />--In Sports: It's the final week of the regular season in high school football<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62664237</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:34:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62664237/podcast_11_8_24.mp3" length="21292420" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12edae8e-0643-4e6c-9bdf-8fb93e987e28/12edae8e-0643-4e6c-9bdf-8fb93e987e28.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12edae8e-0643-4e6c-9bdf-8fb93e987e28/12edae8e-0643-4e6c-9bdf-8fb93e987e28.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12edae8e-0643-4e6c-9bdf-8fb93e987e28/12edae8e-0643-4e6c-9bdf-8fb93e987e28.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Clarksburg city council approves a public camping ban
--Governor Justice talks about heading to Washington and appoints his wife to the state school board
--Morrisey begins the transition to the state's top office...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Clarksburg city council approves a public camping ban<br />--Governor Justice talks about heading to Washington and appoints his wife to the state school board<br />--Morrisey begins the transition to the state's top office<br />--In Sports: It's the final week of the regular season in high school football<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>888</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-7-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-7-24--62651129</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A major crash in Cabell County closes I-64<br />--More reaction to Tuesday's sweeping victory by Republicans in West Virginia<br />--An alleged burglar is recovering from a gunshot wound in Cabell County from the homeowner<br />--In Sports; The high school fall sports season is winding down]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62651129</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:40:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62651129/podcast_11_7_24.mp3" length="21321262" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/10a9023f-03e8-46cd-a04d-ace67a4f80cd/10a9023f-03e8-46cd-a04d-ace67a4f80cd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/10a9023f-03e8-46cd-a04d-ace67a4f80cd/10a9023f-03e8-46cd-a04d-ace67a4f80cd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/10a9023f-03e8-46cd-a04d-ace67a4f80cd/10a9023f-03e8-46cd-a04d-ace67a4f80cd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A major crash in Cabell County closes I-64
--More reaction to Tuesday's sweeping victory by Republicans in West Virginia
--An alleged burglar is recovering from a gunshot wound in Cabell County from the homeowner...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A major crash in Cabell County closes I-64<br />--More reaction to Tuesday's sweeping victory by Republicans in West Virginia<br />--An alleged burglar is recovering from a gunshot wound in Cabell County from the homeowner<br />--In Sports; The high school fall sports season is winding down]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>889</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-6-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-6-24--62639254</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Republicans sweep to victory in West Virginia in Tuesday's election<br />--Jim Justice easily wins the race for U.S. Senate<br />--Patrick Morrisey will be West Virginia's next Governor<br />.--In Sports; The latest SSAC rankings are out as we approach the last Friday night of the regular season in high school football ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62639254</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:33:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62639254/podcast_11_6_24.mp3" length="16818148" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95995abc-9497-4fa2-bb7d-947cbf0d96f1/95995abc-9497-4fa2-bb7d-947cbf0d96f1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95995abc-9497-4fa2-bb7d-947cbf0d96f1/95995abc-9497-4fa2-bb7d-947cbf0d96f1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95995abc-9497-4fa2-bb7d-947cbf0d96f1/95995abc-9497-4fa2-bb7d-947cbf0d96f1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Republicans sweep to victory in West Virginia in Tuesday's election
--Jim Justice easily wins the race for U.S. Senate
--Patrick Morrisey will be West Virginia's next Governor
.--In Sports; The latest SSAC rankings...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Republicans sweep to victory in West Virginia in Tuesday's election<br />--Jim Justice easily wins the race for U.S. Senate<br />--Patrick Morrisey will be West Virginia's next Governor<br />.--In Sports; The latest SSAC rankings are out as we approach the last Friday night of the regular season in high school football ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>701</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-5-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-5-24--62621276</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Election Day has arrived in W.Va. and after months of candidates talking--today the voters will speak<br />--Early voting sets a record in West Virginia<br />--The W.Va. Secreatry of State's office believes it will be the most secure election in history<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall both tip off the basketball season with wins<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62621276</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:24:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62621276/podcast_11_5_24.mp3" length="21467980" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3e8499ff-a9c0-41e4-9303-c481d928f0a8/3e8499ff-a9c0-41e4-9303-c481d928f0a8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3e8499ff-a9c0-41e4-9303-c481d928f0a8/3e8499ff-a9c0-41e4-9303-c481d928f0a8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3e8499ff-a9c0-41e4-9303-c481d928f0a8/3e8499ff-a9c0-41e4-9303-c481d928f0a8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Election Day has arrived in W.Va. and after months of candidates talking--today the voters will speak
--Early voting sets a record in West Virginia
--The W.Va. Secreatry of State's office believes it will be the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Election Day has arrived in W.Va. and after months of candidates talking--today the voters will speak<br />--Early voting sets a record in West Virginia<br />--The W.Va. Secreatry of State's office believes it will be the most secure election in history<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall both tip off the basketball season with wins<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>895</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  11-4-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-4-24--62604578</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's the eve of Election Day and candidates are making their final pitch to voters<br />--Verizon wants to take control of Frontier 15 years after selling off the land line assets in West Virginia<br />--Snowshoe Mountain residents are celebrating a new mail delivery system<br />--In Sports; college basketball season gets started tonight with WVU and Marshall both in action<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62604578</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:46:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62604578/podcast_11_4_24.mp3" length="21890578" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/24f57ffb-78a5-46d8-a414-e30c6b5c1bbc/24f57ffb-78a5-46d8-a414-e30c6b5c1bbc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/24f57ffb-78a5-46d8-a414-e30c6b5c1bbc/24f57ffb-78a5-46d8-a414-e30c6b5c1bbc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/24f57ffb-78a5-46d8-a414-e30c6b5c1bbc/24f57ffb-78a5-46d8-a414-e30c6b5c1bbc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It's the eve of Election Day and candidates are making their final pitch to voters
--Verizon wants to take control of Frontier 15 years after selling off the land line assets in West Virginia
--Snowshoe Mountain...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's the eve of Election Day and candidates are making their final pitch to voters<br />--Verizon wants to take control of Frontier 15 years after selling off the land line assets in West Virginia<br />--Snowshoe Mountain residents are celebrating a new mail delivery system<br />--In Sports; college basketball season gets started tonight with WVU and Marshall both in action<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  11-1-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-1-24--62580158</link><guid 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language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06433e76-3091-46bd-8800-fabdf9512035/06433e76-3091-46bd-8800-fabdf9512035.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>877</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  10-30-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-30-24--62554226</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62554226</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:36:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62554226/metronews_this_morning_10_30_24_jeff_jenkins.mp3" length="17932954" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a620e433-2061-46ad-b568-0d9b1895899d/a620e433-2061-46ad-b568-0d9b1895899d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a620e433-2061-46ad-b568-0d9b1895899d/a620e433-2061-46ad-b568-0d9b1895899d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a620e433-2061-46ad-b568-0d9b1895899d/a620e433-2061-46ad-b568-0d9b1895899d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>748</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  10-29-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-29-24--62540585</link><guid 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language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b44c3d82-4140-4aca-ae10-72467729ec6c/b44c3d82-4140-4aca-ae10-72467729ec6c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-25-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-25-24--62499961</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--PEIA finalizes proposed increases for premiums and deductibles for state employees<br />--NedPower is seeking to change out turbines at its Grant County wind farm<br />--A LOT of folks are voting early in West Virginia with so far record turnout for the early vote<br />--In Sports;  It's a football Friday with a rundown of high school matchups and WVU heads to the desert<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62499961</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:26:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62499961/podcast_10_25_24.mp3" length="19296679" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9571bc34-3271-44ef-a1b4-cb059fb3e0fd/9571bc34-3271-44ef-a1b4-cb059fb3e0fd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9571bc34-3271-44ef-a1b4-cb059fb3e0fd/9571bc34-3271-44ef-a1b4-cb059fb3e0fd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9571bc34-3271-44ef-a1b4-cb059fb3e0fd/9571bc34-3271-44ef-a1b4-cb059fb3e0fd.vtt" type="text/vtt" 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--PEIA finalizes proposed increases for premiums and deductibles for state employees
--NedPower is seeking to change out turbines at its Grant County wind farm
--A LOT of folks are voting early in West Virginia with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--PEIA finalizes proposed increases for premiums and deductibles for state employees<br />--NedPower is seeking to change out turbines at its Grant County wind farm<br />--A LOT of folks are voting early in West Virginia with so far record turnout for the early vote<br />--In Sports;  It's a football Friday with a rundown of high school matchups and WVU heads to the desert<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>804</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-24-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-24-24--62487408</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Relatives of a Kanawha County murder victim deliver emotional testimony at the sentencing of a teenage killer<br />--Overdose numbers in West Virginia are a little better than originally reported<br />--Early voting is brisk in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Both WVU and Marshall soccer teams were in action Wednesday night ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62487408</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:05:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62487408/podcast_10_24_24_updated.mp3" length="21638524" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d32e67d3-c59f-4679-a85f-3d86bf624587/d32e67d3-c59f-4679-a85f-3d86bf624587.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d32e67d3-c59f-4679-a85f-3d86bf624587/d32e67d3-c59f-4679-a85f-3d86bf624587.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d32e67d3-c59f-4679-a85f-3d86bf624587/d32e67d3-c59f-4679-a85f-3d86bf624587.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Relatives of a Kanawha County murder victim deliver emotional testimony at the sentencing of a teenage killer
--Overdose numbers in West Virginia are a little better than originally reported
--Early voting is brisk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Relatives of a Kanawha County murder victim deliver emotional testimony at the sentencing of a teenage killer<br />--Overdose numbers in West Virginia are a little better than originally reported<br />--Early voting is brisk in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Both WVU and Marshall soccer teams were in action Wednesday night ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-23-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-23-24--62472520</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An officer involved shooting in Kanawha County leaves a suspect dead<br />--Sentencing today for a teen charged with murdering a store clerk in a robbery<br />--Early voting in the 2024 General Election starts today in West Virginia<br />--In Sports; the Mountaineers prepare for the long trip to Arizona this weekend <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62472520</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:30:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62472520/podcast_10_23_24.mp3" length="22358320" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9a07df4-9723-436e-bf73-88d468b74b16/b9a07df4-9723-436e-bf73-88d468b74b16.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9a07df4-9723-436e-bf73-88d468b74b16/b9a07df4-9723-436e-bf73-88d468b74b16.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9a07df4-9723-436e-bf73-88d468b74b16/b9a07df4-9723-436e-bf73-88d468b74b16.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--An officer involved shooting in Kanawha County leaves a suspect dead
--Sentencing today for a teen charged with murdering a store clerk in a robbery
--Early voting in the 2024 General Election starts today in West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An officer involved shooting in Kanawha County leaves a suspect dead<br />--Sentencing today for a teen charged with murdering a store clerk in a robbery<br />--Early voting in the 2024 General Election starts today in West Virginia<br />--In Sports; the Mountaineers prepare for the long trip to Arizona this weekend <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  10-22-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-22-24--62461946</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62461946</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:22:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62461946/metronews_this_morning_10_22_24.mp3" length="22346407" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6686e4f9-0652-4f5d-869f-81a856f5ba57/6686e4f9-0652-4f5d-869f-81a856f5ba57.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6686e4f9-0652-4f5d-869f-81a856f5ba57/6686e4f9-0652-4f5d-869f-81a856f5ba57.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6686e4f9-0652-4f5d-869f-81a856f5ba57/6686e4f9-0652-4f5d-869f-81a856f5ba57.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>931</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  10-21-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-21-24--62436791</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62436791</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:38:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62436791/metronews_this_morning_10_21_24_jeff_jenkins.mp3" length="22595326" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da47648f-8870-4dfa-9b3e-23b5a937dea7/da47648f-8870-4dfa-9b3e-23b5a937dea7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da47648f-8870-4dfa-9b3e-23b5a937dea7/da47648f-8870-4dfa-9b3e-23b5a937dea7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da47648f-8870-4dfa-9b3e-23b5a937dea7/da47648f-8870-4dfa-9b3e-23b5a937dea7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>942</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-18-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-18-24--62409906</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A work zone fatality in Lincoln County<br />--A high profile child neglect case in Kanawha County is delayed until January<br />--A former member of Buckhannon city council charged with child pornography will await trial in jail<br />--In Sports: Marshall hangs on to win, WVU prepares for another top 25 challenge, and plenty of high school football to talk about]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62409906</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:04:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62409906/podcsat_10_18_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="24715840" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/16bb67dd-93bd-4a68-9e3a-35857a0ad4a3/16bb67dd-93bd-4a68-9e3a-35857a0ad4a3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/16bb67dd-93bd-4a68-9e3a-35857a0ad4a3/16bb67dd-93bd-4a68-9e3a-35857a0ad4a3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/16bb67dd-93bd-4a68-9e3a-35857a0ad4a3/16bb67dd-93bd-4a68-9e3a-35857a0ad4a3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A work zone fatality in Lincoln County
--A high profile child neglect case in Kanawha County is delayed until January
--A former member of Buckhannon city council charged with child pornography will await trial in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A work zone fatality in Lincoln County<br />--A high profile child neglect case in Kanawha County is delayed until January<br />--A former member of Buckhannon city council charged with child pornography will await trial in jail<br />--In Sports: Marshall hangs on to win, WVU prepares for another top 25 challenge, and plenty of high school football to talk about]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1030</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-17-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-17-24--62395787</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Justice talks about the coming increases for PEIA<br />--ARC grant will help build a new training facility for Ironworkers in Wheeling<br />--Everything is lining up for a wonderful Bridge Day this weekend<br />--In Sports: Marshall plays Georgia State tonight in hope of erasing the memory of their last game with a Georgia team back on Saturday <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62395787</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:32:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62395787/podcast_10_17_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21144448" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d9c74596-1fb9-41aa-91af-699cf04d1929/d9c74596-1fb9-41aa-91af-699cf04d1929.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d9c74596-1fb9-41aa-91af-699cf04d1929/d9c74596-1fb9-41aa-91af-699cf04d1929.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d9c74596-1fb9-41aa-91af-699cf04d1929/d9c74596-1fb9-41aa-91af-699cf04d1929.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Justice talks about the coming increases for PEIA
--ARC grant will help build a new training facility for Ironworkers in Wheeling
--Everything is lining up for a wonderful Bridge Day this weekend
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Justice talks about the coming increases for PEIA<br />--ARC grant will help build a new training facility for Ironworkers in Wheeling<br />--Everything is lining up for a wonderful Bridge Day this weekend<br />--In Sports: Marshall plays Georgia State tonight in hope of erasing the memory of their last game with a Georgia team back on Saturday <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-16-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-16-24--62383489</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The announced auction of the Greenbrier is cancelled with the hotel's debts satisfied with new financing<br />--Babydog celebrates a 5th birthday<br />--More legal action over asbestos in campus buildings at Fairmont State University<br />--In Sports: Marshall and WVU try to put frustrating losses behind them to get ready for tough tests this week<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62383489</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:30:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62383489/podcast_10_16_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22113163" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5fe8f970-ed57-4884-bfb9-d482dcadcd92/5fe8f970-ed57-4884-bfb9-d482dcadcd92.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5fe8f970-ed57-4884-bfb9-d482dcadcd92/5fe8f970-ed57-4884-bfb9-d482dcadcd92.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5fe8f970-ed57-4884-bfb9-d482dcadcd92/5fe8f970-ed57-4884-bfb9-d482dcadcd92.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The announced auction of the Greenbrier is cancelled with the hotel's debts satisfied with new financing
--Babydog celebrates a 5th birthday
--More legal action over asbestos in campus buildings at Fairmont State...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The announced auction of the Greenbrier is cancelled with the hotel's debts satisfied with new financing<br />--Babydog celebrates a 5th birthday<br />--More legal action over asbestos in campus buildings at Fairmont State University<br />--In Sports: Marshall and WVU try to put frustrating losses behind them to get ready for tough tests this week<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-15-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-15-24--62372925</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--WVU President Gordon Gee delivers his final State of the University Address<br />--PEIA changes are coming and the agency needs to explain that to state workers<br />--Three weeks from election day and Republicans and Democrats prepare for the final push<br />--In Sports: The center-QB exchange for the Mountaineers MUST be fixed immediately]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62372925</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:39:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62372925/podcast_10_15_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21634762" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/455a695d-008e-44ce-b251-3dfec532bf82/455a695d-008e-44ce-b251-3dfec532bf82.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/455a695d-008e-44ce-b251-3dfec532bf82/455a695d-008e-44ce-b251-3dfec532bf82.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/455a695d-008e-44ce-b251-3dfec532bf82/455a695d-008e-44ce-b251-3dfec532bf82.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--WVU President Gordon Gee delivers his final State of the University Address
--PEIA changes are coming and the agency needs to explain that to state workers
--Three weeks from election day and Republicans and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--WVU President Gordon Gee delivers his final State of the University Address<br />--PEIA changes are coming and the agency needs to explain that to state workers<br />--Three weeks from election day and Republicans and Democrats prepare for the final push<br />--In Sports: The center-QB exchange for the Mountaineers MUST be fixed immediately]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-14-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-14-24--62357723</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Election Day is three weeks from tomorrow and candidates are working to make their final pitchest to voters<br />--The state Ag Commissioner says West Virginia farmers will soon learn more about how to access state emergency funds for drought issues<br />--A state Senate Leader wants a closer look at PEIA spending<br />--In Sports: MLB championship series are here and disappointing football weekends for WVU and Marshall fans]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62357723</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:39:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62357723/podcast_10_14_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21616579" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ca2b206f-eeac-4b89-b8a9-51d29eeacff1/ca2b206f-eeac-4b89-b8a9-51d29eeacff1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ca2b206f-eeac-4b89-b8a9-51d29eeacff1/ca2b206f-eeac-4b89-b8a9-51d29eeacff1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ca2b206f-eeac-4b89-b8a9-51d29eeacff1/ca2b206f-eeac-4b89-b8a9-51d29eeacff1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Election Day is three weeks from tomorrow and candidates are working to make their final pitchest to voters
--The state Ag Commissioner says West Virginia farmers will soon learn more about how to access state...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Election Day is three weeks from tomorrow and candidates are working to make their final pitchest to voters<br />--The state Ag Commissioner says West Virginia farmers will soon learn more about how to access state emergency funds for drought issues<br />--A state Senate Leader wants a closer look at PEIA spending<br />--In Sports: MLB championship series are here and disappointing football weekends for WVU and Marshall fans]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>901</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-11-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-11-24--62330728</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Jim Justice says another public auction announcement of the Greenbrier is a procedural move by the lender<br />--Students at Cherry River Elementary will be moved to nearby Panther Creek Elementary while work is ongoing on new school construction<br />--The Northern Lights are again visible from parts of West Virginia<br />--In Sports: it's a high school football Friday, and WVU and Marshall prepare for big weekend game<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62330728</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:33:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62330728/podcast_10_11_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21229093" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/885e2b96-562d-4864-8b3b-97cf42ce09b1/885e2b96-562d-4864-8b3b-97cf42ce09b1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/885e2b96-562d-4864-8b3b-97cf42ce09b1/885e2b96-562d-4864-8b3b-97cf42ce09b1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/885e2b96-562d-4864-8b3b-97cf42ce09b1/885e2b96-562d-4864-8b3b-97cf42ce09b1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Jim Justice says another public auction announcement of the Greenbrier is a procedural move by the lender
--Students at Cherry River Elementary will be moved to nearby Panther Creek Elementary while work is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Jim Justice says another public auction announcement of the Greenbrier is a procedural move by the lender<br />--Students at Cherry River Elementary will be moved to nearby Panther Creek Elementary while work is ongoing on new school construction<br />--The Northern Lights are again visible from parts of West Virginia<br />--In Sports: it's a high school football Friday, and WVU and Marshall prepare for big weekend game<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning   10-10-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-10-24--62311446</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62311446</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:37:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62311446/metronews_this_morning_10_10_24.mp3" length="22243579" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be5333eb-d261-4dd9-8af1-a667cd026178/be5333eb-d261-4dd9-8af1-a667cd026178.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be5333eb-d261-4dd9-8af1-a667cd026178/be5333eb-d261-4dd9-8af1-a667cd026178.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be5333eb-d261-4dd9-8af1-a667cd026178/be5333eb-d261-4dd9-8af1-a667cd026178.vtt" type="text/vtt" 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url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc6dfa90-6c35-45a4-8179-52e412ea094f/bc6dfa90-6c35-45a4-8179-52e412ea094f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc6dfa90-6c35-45a4-8179-52e412ea094f/bc6dfa90-6c35-45a4-8179-52e412ea094f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>890</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-8-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-8-24--62283007</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lawmakers and Governor Justice reach a compromise of cutting another 2% off the state income tax<br />--Special session to wrap up today and will likely include a child care tax credit<br />--Kanawha County Schools begin the difficult process of consolidation and school closing hearings tonight<br />--In Sports: MLB playoffs are underway and WVU readies for this weekend's matchup with Iowa State <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62283007</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:26:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62283007/podcast10_8_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22178998" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/724a91cd-f88a-45b0-9db5-645cd123b4c2/724a91cd-f88a-45b0-9db5-645cd123b4c2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/724a91cd-f88a-45b0-9db5-645cd123b4c2/724a91cd-f88a-45b0-9db5-645cd123b4c2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/724a91cd-f88a-45b0-9db5-645cd123b4c2/724a91cd-f88a-45b0-9db5-645cd123b4c2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Lawmakers and Governor Justice reach a compromise of cutting another 2% off the state income tax
--Special session to wrap up today and will likely include a child care tax credit
--Kanawha County Schools begin the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Lawmakers and Governor Justice reach a compromise of cutting another 2% off the state income tax<br />--Special session to wrap up today and will likely include a child care tax credit<br />--Kanawha County Schools begin the difficult process of consolidation and school closing hearings tonight<br />--In Sports: MLB playoffs are underway and WVU readies for this weekend's matchup with Iowa State <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>924</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-7-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-7-24--62268172</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--State lawmakers have gathered in Charleston to hold scheduled monthly interim committee meetings and a to continue a special session<br />--The state Senate approved a bill regarding statue work in the Capitol Rotunda<br />--Governor Justice to celebrate his Roads to Prosperity program today<br />--In Sports: Saturday's WVU win sets up a showdown on Saturday with Iowa State]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62268172</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:28:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62268172/podcast_10_7_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22015351" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6f5e4a04-dcdd-42c5-aaf3-c7ca0380750b/6f5e4a04-dcdd-42c5-aaf3-c7ca0380750b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6f5e4a04-dcdd-42c5-aaf3-c7ca0380750b/6f5e4a04-dcdd-42c5-aaf3-c7ca0380750b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6f5e4a04-dcdd-42c5-aaf3-c7ca0380750b/6f5e4a04-dcdd-42c5-aaf3-c7ca0380750b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--State lawmakers have gathered in Charleston to hold scheduled monthly interim committee meetings and a to continue a special session
--The state Senate approved a bill regarding statue work in the Capitol Rotunda...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--State lawmakers have gathered in Charleston to hold scheduled monthly interim committee meetings and a to continue a special session<br />--The state Senate approved a bill regarding statue work in the Capitol Rotunda<br />--Governor Justice to celebrate his Roads to Prosperity program today<br />--In Sports: Saturday's WVU win sets up a showdown on Saturday with Iowa State]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>918</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-4-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-4-24--62230110</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Tree trimming crews have plenty of work to do in Bluefield<br />--A team of VFD members from Mingo County are helping with critical work in western N.C. and East Tennessee<br />--A number of fundraising efforts are underway in West Virginia to provide some help to flood and storm victims <br />--In Sports:  Fred Persinger thumbnails the biggest games in high school football plus we preview WVU and Marshall matchups for the weekend <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62230110</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:33:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62230110/podcast_10_4_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21884935" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/48297f10-999c-4280-af98-013e599a55b6/48297f10-999c-4280-af98-013e599a55b6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/48297f10-999c-4280-af98-013e599a55b6/48297f10-999c-4280-af98-013e599a55b6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/48297f10-999c-4280-af98-013e599a55b6/48297f10-999c-4280-af98-013e599a55b6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Tree trimming crews have plenty of work to do in Bluefield
--A team of VFD members from Mingo County are helping with critical work in western N.C. and East Tennessee
--A number of fundraising efforts are underway...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Tree trimming crews have plenty of work to do in Bluefield<br />--A team of VFD members from Mingo County are helping with critical work in western N.C. and East Tennessee<br />--A number of fundraising efforts are underway in West Virginia to provide some help to flood and storm victims <br />--In Sports:  Fred Persinger thumbnails the biggest games in high school football plus we preview WVU and Marshall matchups for the weekend <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-3-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-3-24--62207898</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Appalachian Power now says Helene has become the largest post-storm restoration effort in company history<br />--Grim stories about recovery efforts in Western North Carolina from Helene<br />--Serious charges against a member of the Buckhannon city council<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall prepare for the weekend and MLB Wildcard playoffs have one game left <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62207898</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:24:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62207898/podcast_10_3_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22157680" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/101095fa-bc64-48ee-b557-2103b3ca7b86/101095fa-bc64-48ee-b557-2103b3ca7b86.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/101095fa-bc64-48ee-b557-2103b3ca7b86/101095fa-bc64-48ee-b557-2103b3ca7b86.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/101095fa-bc64-48ee-b557-2103b3ca7b86/101095fa-bc64-48ee-b557-2103b3ca7b86.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Appalachian Power now says Helene has become the largest post-storm restoration effort in company history
--Grim stories about recovery efforts in Western North Carolina from Helene
--Serious charges against a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Appalachian Power now says Helene has become the largest post-storm restoration effort in company history<br />--Grim stories about recovery efforts in Western North Carolina from Helene<br />--Serious charges against a member of the Buckhannon city council<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall prepare for the weekend and MLB Wildcard playoffs have one game left <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>924</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  10-2-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-2-24--62193205</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A state of Emergency in Mercer County and West Virginians are moving into action to assist those impacted by Helene in other states<br />--Governor Jim Justice remains optimistic his push to cut the state income tax another five percent will win the day<br />--The candidates for Governor agree to a debate just before election day in West Virginia on MetroNews<br />--In Sports: the MLB wildcard series are now underway.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62193205</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:24:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62193205/podcast_10_2_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22363963" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a76fcfe3-1e5c-4b05-977f-b5a2b529a034/a76fcfe3-1e5c-4b05-977f-b5a2b529a034.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a76fcfe3-1e5c-4b05-977f-b5a2b529a034/a76fcfe3-1e5c-4b05-977f-b5a2b529a034.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a76fcfe3-1e5c-4b05-977f-b5a2b529a034/a76fcfe3-1e5c-4b05-977f-b5a2b529a034.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A state of Emergency in Mercer County and West Virginians are moving into action to assist those impacted by Helene in other states
--Governor Jim Justice remains optimistic his push to cut the state income tax...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A state of Emergency in Mercer County and West Virginians are moving into action to assist those impacted by Helene in other states<br />--Governor Jim Justice remains optimistic his push to cut the state income tax another five percent will win the day<br />--The candidates for Governor agree to a debate just before election day in West Virginia on MetroNews<br />--In Sports: the MLB wildcard series are now underway.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-1-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-1-24--62177469</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Cleanup and repairs from Helene continue in southern West Virginia<br />--Bluestone Dam is holding back record levels of water protecting against catastrophic downstream flooding<br />--The Legislature meets, the adjourns from a special session and plans to return Sunday<br />--In Sports: an baseball classic to end the regular season <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62177469</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:24:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62177469/podcast_10_1_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21935095" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/422ec60c-b11d-4b2c-9333-5906695922dd/422ec60c-b11d-4b2c-9333-5906695922dd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/422ec60c-b11d-4b2c-9333-5906695922dd/422ec60c-b11d-4b2c-9333-5906695922dd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/422ec60c-b11d-4b2c-9333-5906695922dd/422ec60c-b11d-4b2c-9333-5906695922dd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Cleanup and repairs from Helene continue in southern West Virginia
--Bluestone Dam is holding back record levels of water protecting against catastrophic downstream flooding
--The Legislature meets, the adjourns...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Cleanup and repairs from Helene continue in southern West Virginia<br />--Bluestone Dam is holding back record levels of water protecting against catastrophic downstream flooding<br />--The Legislature meets, the adjourns from a special session and plans to return Sunday<br />--In Sports: an baseball classic to end the regular season <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-30-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-30-24--62163063</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A special session with 27 bills on the agenda opens up today in Charleston<br />--West Virginia was largely spared the brunt of Helene's wrath--but Mercer, McDowell, and Wyoming Counties were hard hit with downed trees and power outages<br />--55 people from 33 countries became naturalized U.S. citizens on Friday in Charleston<br />--In Sports, WVU prepares for Oklahoma State with the Cowboys coming off another loss]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62163063</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:24:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62163063/podcast_9_30_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21517513" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02477fce-6873-4eed-9ccf-1c7b8b7f51e9/02477fce-6873-4eed-9ccf-1c7b8b7f51e9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02477fce-6873-4eed-9ccf-1c7b8b7f51e9/02477fce-6873-4eed-9ccf-1c7b8b7f51e9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02477fce-6873-4eed-9ccf-1c7b8b7f51e9/02477fce-6873-4eed-9ccf-1c7b8b7f51e9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A special session with 27 bills on the agenda opens up today in Charleston
--West Virginia was largely spared the brunt of Helene's wrath--but Mercer, McDowell, and Wyoming Counties were hard hit with downed trees...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A special session with 27 bills on the agenda opens up today in Charleston<br />--West Virginia was largely spared the brunt of Helene's wrath--but Mercer, McDowell, and Wyoming Counties were hard hit with downed trees and power outages<br />--55 people from 33 countries became naturalized U.S. citizens on Friday in Charleston<br />--In Sports, WVU prepares for Oklahoma State with the Cowboys coming off another loss]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-27-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-27-24--62126733</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia is getting much needed rain, and more is on the way from Helene--but also some high winds will accompany that rain<br />--Governor Justice addresses reporters today about the weather situation as well as plans for the special session expected for Monday. <br />--The former Monongah Police Chief is under the review of the Law Enforcement Professional Standards Subcommittee<br />--In Sports; It's a football Friday and the WVU Big 12 basketball schedule is out]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62126733</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:30:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62126733/podcast_9_27_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18724228" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0affc0f9-06eb-4f58-8ab6-2a6d267debde/0affc0f9-06eb-4f58-8ab6-2a6d267debde.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0affc0f9-06eb-4f58-8ab6-2a6d267debde/0affc0f9-06eb-4f58-8ab6-2a6d267debde.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0affc0f9-06eb-4f58-8ab6-2a6d267debde/0affc0f9-06eb-4f58-8ab6-2a6d267debde.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia is getting much needed rain, and more is on the way from Helene--but also some high winds will accompany that rain
--Governor Justice addresses reporters today about the weather situation as well as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia is getting much needed rain, and more is on the way from Helene--but also some high winds will accompany that rain<br />--Governor Justice addresses reporters today about the weather situation as well as plans for the special session expected for Monday. <br />--The former Monongah Police Chief is under the review of the Law Enforcement Professional Standards Subcommittee<br />--In Sports; It's a football Friday and the WVU Big 12 basketball schedule is out]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>781</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-26-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-26-24--62114647</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A special session is set for Monday, but there's still no agreement on the Governor's desire to cut income taxes another 5 percent<br />--The Senate votes on a CR to fund the federal government through December 20<br />--Senator Manchin back in the news not backing Kamala Harris for President<br />--In Sports:   Marshall soccer with the win on Wednesday night <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62114647</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:42:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62114647/podcast_9_26_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21017167" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/002f8fa2-0ed8-4f5b-8bf7-a362bf9f2666/002f8fa2-0ed8-4f5b-8bf7-a362bf9f2666.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/002f8fa2-0ed8-4f5b-8bf7-a362bf9f2666/002f8fa2-0ed8-4f5b-8bf7-a362bf9f2666.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/002f8fa2-0ed8-4f5b-8bf7-a362bf9f2666/002f8fa2-0ed8-4f5b-8bf7-a362bf9f2666.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A special session is set for Monday, but there's still no agreement on the Governor's desire to cut income taxes another 5 percent
--The Senate votes on a CR to fund the federal government through December 20...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A special session is set for Monday, but there's still no agreement on the Governor's desire to cut income taxes another 5 percent<br />--The Senate votes on a CR to fund the federal government through December 20<br />--Senator Manchin back in the news not backing Kamala Harris for President<br />--In Sports:   Marshall soccer with the win on Wednesday night <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>876</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  9-25-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-25-24--62101486</link><guid 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url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/381b7763-a643-4151-aee5-8905fba5c1fe/381b7763-a643-4151-aee5-8905fba5c1fe.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/381b7763-a643-4151-aee5-8905fba5c1fe/381b7763-a643-4151-aee5-8905fba5c1fe.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/381b7763-a643-4151-aee5-8905fba5c1fe/381b7763-a643-4151-aee5-8905fba5c1fe.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>945</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-20-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-20-24--62041339</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A boost from the feds for Form Energy as they move into production of batteries in Weirton<br />--Overdose deaths are down in W.Va., but Governor Justice says there are still too many<br />--The drought drags on and only seems to be getting worse in West Virginia<br />--In Sports:  It's a football Friday in West Virginia <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62041339</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:28:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62041339/podcast_9_20_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22744552" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4d591dea-8919-41b4-8b04-27b8171affc2/4d591dea-8919-41b4-8b04-27b8171affc2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4d591dea-8919-41b4-8b04-27b8171affc2/4d591dea-8919-41b4-8b04-27b8171affc2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4d591dea-8919-41b4-8b04-27b8171affc2/4d591dea-8919-41b4-8b04-27b8171affc2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A boost from the feds for Form Energy as they move into production of batteries in Weirton
--Overdose deaths are down in W.Va., but Governor Justice says there are still too many
--The drought drags on and only...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A boost from the feds for Form Energy as they move into production of batteries in Weirton<br />--Overdose deaths are down in W.Va., but Governor Justice says there are still too many<br />--The drought drags on and only seems to be getting worse in West Virginia<br />--In Sports:  It's a football Friday in West Virginia <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-19-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-19-24--62025948</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A state task force is keeping up with an unprecedented number of school threats and charges are happening to students involved<br />--West Virginia First Foundation is moving ahead with distribution of opioid settlement money<br />--West Virginia native and NASA Pioneer Katherine Johnson honored in Congress<br />--In Sports: WVU puts final touches on the Kansas game plan and Marshall is preparing to enter the Horseshoe]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62025948</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:24:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62025948/podcast_9_19_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22047361" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6b605c75-8836-4393-ad60-8017723464ea/6b605c75-8836-4393-ad60-8017723464ea.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6b605c75-8836-4393-ad60-8017723464ea/6b605c75-8836-4393-ad60-8017723464ea.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6b605c75-8836-4393-ad60-8017723464ea/6b605c75-8836-4393-ad60-8017723464ea.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A state task force is keeping up with an unprecedented number of school threats and charges are happening to students involved
--West Virginia First Foundation is moving ahead with distribution of opioid settlement...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A state task force is keeping up with an unprecedented number of school threats and charges are happening to students involved<br />--West Virginia First Foundation is moving ahead with distribution of opioid settlement money<br />--West Virginia native and NASA Pioneer Katherine Johnson honored in Congress<br />--In Sports: WVU puts final touches on the Kansas game plan and Marshall is preparing to enter the Horseshoe]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-18-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-18-24--62010069</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An indictment in a high profile criminal case in Boone County<br />--Dry weather continues to cause major problems across West Virginia <br />--The Intermediate Court of Appeals hears an appeal involving a case thrown out of a lower court for babies born addicted to drugs to get compensation from drug makers<br />--In Sports: The first SSAC high school football rankings of the season are out<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62010069</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:27:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62010069/podcast_9_18_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21898102" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85815af9-f71c-4bb7-a408-04159ce13205/85815af9-f71c-4bb7-a408-04159ce13205.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85815af9-f71c-4bb7-a408-04159ce13205/85815af9-f71c-4bb7-a408-04159ce13205.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/85815af9-f71c-4bb7-a408-04159ce13205/85815af9-f71c-4bb7-a408-04159ce13205.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--An indictment in a high profile criminal case in Boone County
--Dry weather continues to cause major problems across West Virginia 
--The Intermediate Court of Appeals hears an appeal involving a case thrown out of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An indictment in a high profile criminal case in Boone County<br />--Dry weather continues to cause major problems across West Virginia <br />--The Intermediate Court of Appeals hears an appeal involving a case thrown out of a lower court for babies born addicted to drugs to get compensation from drug makers<br />--In Sports: The first SSAC high school football rankings of the season are out<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>913</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-17-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-17-24--61918794</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia ICA to hear arguments tied to a case which denied lawsuits to babies addicted to drugs in the womb<br />--Homeland Security says there were multiple threats in multiple schools last week and they're investating each<br />--Rainfall possible in West Virginia today, but not nearly enough and at least one county is sounding the alarm to conserve water<br />--In Sports:  WVU prepares to open Big XII play this Saturday at home<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61918794</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:27:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61918794/podcast_9_17_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22022875" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a6cff6bc-efb4-479b-bce0-8384756088a0/a6cff6bc-efb4-479b-bce0-8384756088a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a6cff6bc-efb4-479b-bce0-8384756088a0/a6cff6bc-efb4-479b-bce0-8384756088a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a6cff6bc-efb4-479b-bce0-8384756088a0/a6cff6bc-efb4-479b-bce0-8384756088a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia ICA to hear arguments tied to a case which denied lawsuits to babies addicted to drugs in the womb
--Homeland Security says there were multiple threats in multiple schools last week and they're...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia ICA to hear arguments tied to a case which denied lawsuits to babies addicted to drugs in the womb<br />--Homeland Security says there were multiple threats in multiple schools last week and they're investating each<br />--Rainfall possible in West Virginia today, but not nearly enough and at least one county is sounding the alarm to conserve water<br />--In Sports:  WVU prepares to open Big XII play this Saturday at home<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>918</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-16-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-16-24--61820927</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Local and state leaders are reacting to a second assassination attempt on the life of former President Trump<br />--School officials hope for a quieter week after numerous school threats in the state last week<br />--West Virginia contractors are leaning on lawmakers to help make their workzones safer<br />--In Sports: Back to the drawing board for WVU as the Big XII opener is up next<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61820927</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:29:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61820927/podcast_9_16_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21237871" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/751ec7e8-eeb6-4b07-8334-a94e1f61fbcf/751ec7e8-eeb6-4b07-8334-a94e1f61fbcf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/751ec7e8-eeb6-4b07-8334-a94e1f61fbcf/751ec7e8-eeb6-4b07-8334-a94e1f61fbcf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/751ec7e8-eeb6-4b07-8334-a94e1f61fbcf/751ec7e8-eeb6-4b07-8334-a94e1f61fbcf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Local and state leaders are reacting to a second assassination attempt on the life of former President Trump
--School officials hope for a quieter week after numerous school threats in the state last week
--West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Local and state leaders are reacting to a second assassination attempt on the life of former President Trump<br />--School officials hope for a quieter week after numerous school threats in the state last week<br />--West Virginia contractors are leaning on lawmakers to help make their workzones safer<br />--In Sports: Back to the drawing board for WVU as the Big XII opener is up next<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-13-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-13-24--61422231</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Nicholas County man learns his fate for the role he played in the death of a Sheriff's deputy<br />--Law enforcement continue to deal with school threats across the state<br />--A horrific accident overnight in Ohio County leaves three dead and several hurt<br />--In Sports:  It's week three of high school football and we're on the eve of the Backyard Brawl<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61422231</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:34:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61422231/podcast_9_13_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21884308" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/256e84db-90db-4244-8e8c-1cb0a8e44a03/256e84db-90db-4244-8e8c-1cb0a8e44a03.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/256e84db-90db-4244-8e8c-1cb0a8e44a03/256e84db-90db-4244-8e8c-1cb0a8e44a03.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/256e84db-90db-4244-8e8c-1cb0a8e44a03/256e84db-90db-4244-8e8c-1cb0a8e44a03.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A Nicholas County man learns his fate for the role he played in the death of a Sheriff's deputy
--Law enforcement continue to deal with school threats across the state
--A horrific accident overnight in Ohio County...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Nicholas County man learns his fate for the role he played in the death of a Sheriff's deputy<br />--Law enforcement continue to deal with school threats across the state<br />--A horrific accident overnight in Ohio County leaves three dead and several hurt<br />--In Sports:  It's week three of high school football and we're on the eve of the Backyard Brawl<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-12-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-12-24--61365332</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Kanawha County health leaders are trying to educate parents and coaches this morning on recognizing concussions and brain injuries in youth athletes<br />--Online threats have caused a lot of disruption in public schools in West Virginia and elsewhere this week.<br />--The drought persists and West Virginia farmers are struggling to make it through<br />--In Sports, the latest on preparations by the Mountaineers for the Backyard Brawl Saturday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61365332</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:25:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61365332/podcast_9_12_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22157053" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39c492fe-802c-492b-bd79-778cb25536a2/39c492fe-802c-492b-bd79-778cb25536a2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39c492fe-802c-492b-bd79-778cb25536a2/39c492fe-802c-492b-bd79-778cb25536a2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39c492fe-802c-492b-bd79-778cb25536a2/39c492fe-802c-492b-bd79-778cb25536a2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Kanawha County health leaders are trying to educate parents and coaches this morning on recognizing concussions and brain injuries in youth athletes
--Online threats have caused a lot of disruption in public schools...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Kanawha County health leaders are trying to educate parents and coaches this morning on recognizing concussions and brain injuries in youth athletes<br />--Online threats have caused a lot of disruption in public schools in West Virginia and elsewhere this week.<br />--The drought persists and West Virginia farmers are struggling to make it through<br />--In Sports, the latest on preparations by the Mountaineers for the Backyard Brawl Saturday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>924</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-11-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-11-24--61335421</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Putnam County teacher and Marshall County librarian receive high honors in Charleston<br />--It's the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on our nation<br />--Donald Trump and Kamala Harris go at it in what may be the only Presidential debate<br />--In Sports WVU and Marshall soccer were in action on Tuesday <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61335421</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:25:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61335421/podcast_9_11_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21395875" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f6a46e7-467c-4409-8ac0-18fa0eaf9478/7f6a46e7-467c-4409-8ac0-18fa0eaf9478.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f6a46e7-467c-4409-8ac0-18fa0eaf9478/7f6a46e7-467c-4409-8ac0-18fa0eaf9478.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f6a46e7-467c-4409-8ac0-18fa0eaf9478/7f6a46e7-467c-4409-8ac0-18fa0eaf9478.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A Putnam County teacher and Marshall County librarian receive high honors in Charleston
--It's the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on our nation
--Donald Trump and Kamala Harris go at it in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Putnam County teacher and Marshall County librarian receive high honors in Charleston<br />--It's the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on our nation<br />--Donald Trump and Kamala Harris go at it in what may be the only Presidential debate<br />--In Sports WVU and Marshall soccer were in action on Tuesday <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>892</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-10-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-10-24--61321914</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Jim Justice calls a special session for September 30th<br />--More trouble for embattled Raleigh County Prosecutor Ben Hatfield<br />--A teenager faces life in prison after admitting to the murder of a store clerk during a robbery<br />--In Sports: Bridgeport ascends to #1 in the MetroNews Class AAA Power Rankings<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61321914</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:24:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61321914/podcast_9_10_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20958856" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1694851c-0e29-4207-8c0d-b178182f1d8d/1694851c-0e29-4207-8c0d-b178182f1d8d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1694851c-0e29-4207-8c0d-b178182f1d8d/1694851c-0e29-4207-8c0d-b178182f1d8d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1694851c-0e29-4207-8c0d-b178182f1d8d/1694851c-0e29-4207-8c0d-b178182f1d8d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Jim Justice calls a special session for September 30th
--More trouble for embattled Raleigh County Prosecutor Ben Hatfield
--A teenager faces life in prison after admitting to the murder of a store clerk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Jim Justice calls a special session for September 30th<br />--More trouble for embattled Raleigh County Prosecutor Ben Hatfield<br />--A teenager faces life in prison after admitting to the murder of a store clerk during a robbery<br />--In Sports: Bridgeport ascends to #1 in the MetroNews Class AAA Power Rankings<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>874</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-9-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-9-24--61309399</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The search for a missing Wood County man has a sad ending<br />--A teenager charged in a high profile murder is due in court this morning<br />--The National Parks are brining an increase in visitor numbers to West Virginia<br />--In Sports: The Steelers win their opener and WVU prepares for the Backyard Brawl<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61309399</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:57:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61309399/podcast_9_9_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21364525" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b5a086e8-e369-41a6-be2b-725d8b4d4d10/b5a086e8-e369-41a6-be2b-725d8b4d4d10.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b5a086e8-e369-41a6-be2b-725d8b4d4d10/b5a086e8-e369-41a6-be2b-725d8b4d4d10.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b5a086e8-e369-41a6-be2b-725d8b4d4d10/b5a086e8-e369-41a6-be2b-725d8b4d4d10.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The search for a missing Wood County man has a sad ending
--A teenager charged in a high profile murder is due in court this morning
--The National Parks are brining an increase in visitor numbers to West Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The search for a missing Wood County man has a sad ending<br />--A teenager charged in a high profile murder is due in court this morning<br />--The National Parks are brining an increase in visitor numbers to West Virginia<br />--In Sports: The Steelers win their opener and WVU prepares for the Backyard Brawl<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-6-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-6-24--61282349</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Climate change protestors disrupt a forum involving Manchin and Capito at Shepherd University<br />--Governor Justice doubles down on his desire for a deeper income tax cut<br />--The West Virginia First Foundation hopes to soon start awarding grants from the opioid settlement funds<br />--In Sports: Week 2 of the high school football season, WVU faces Albany, and Marshall heads to Blacksburg <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61282349</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:36:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61282349/podcast_9_6_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19543717" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd7caaa0-b3a2-4660-b178-d87d2ec8f066/dd7caaa0-b3a2-4660-b178-d87d2ec8f066.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd7caaa0-b3a2-4660-b178-d87d2ec8f066/dd7caaa0-b3a2-4660-b178-d87d2ec8f066.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd7caaa0-b3a2-4660-b178-d87d2ec8f066/dd7caaa0-b3a2-4660-b178-d87d2ec8f066.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Climate change protestors disrupt a forum involving Manchin and Capito at Shepherd University
--Governor Justice doubles down on his desire for a deeper income tax cut
--The West Virginia First Foundation hopes to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Climate change protestors disrupt a forum involving Manchin and Capito at Shepherd University<br />--Governor Justice doubles down on his desire for a deeper income tax cut<br />--The West Virginia First Foundation hopes to soon start awarding grants from the opioid settlement funds<br />--In Sports: Week 2 of the high school football season, WVU faces Albany, and Marshall heads to Blacksburg <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>815</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-5-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-5-24--61271719</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Jim Justice says he will call lawmakers into special session--details on when and what they'll address still to come<br />--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll takes a look at the public's gauge of the economy<br />--Corrections officers will get a chance at furthering their education in agreements with state colleges and universities<br />--In Sports: A #1 vs. #2 matchup this week in high school football ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61271719</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:39:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61271719/podcast_9_5_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21257935" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04908476-77ea-4a8f-a718-93a964e2e361/04908476-77ea-4a8f-a718-93a964e2e361.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04908476-77ea-4a8f-a718-93a964e2e361/04908476-77ea-4a8f-a718-93a964e2e361.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04908476-77ea-4a8f-a718-93a964e2e361/04908476-77ea-4a8f-a718-93a964e2e361.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Jim Justice says he will call lawmakers into special session--details on when and what they'll address still to come
--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll takes a look at the public's gauge of the economy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Jim Justice says he will call lawmakers into special session--details on when and what they'll address still to come<br />--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll takes a look at the public's gauge of the economy<br />--Corrections officers will get a chance at furthering their education in agreements with state colleges and universities<br />--In Sports: A #1 vs. #2 matchup this week in high school football ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-4-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-4-24--61260700</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A controversial camping ban aimed at helping control problems with the homeless in Morgantown passes after a contentious and long meeting overnight<br />--Kanawha County School Superintendent Tom Williams proposes closing six more schools amid dwindling population figures<br />--MetroNews WV Poll says the issues of Governor Jim Justice's family company financial problems don't appear to be impacting people's attitude toward his candidacy for U.S. Senate<br />--In Sports: WVU men's soccer is tops in the country<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61260700</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:25:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61260700/podcast_9_4_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21260443" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/50f97fcb-ea03-4958-981c-20f8def6a129/50f97fcb-ea03-4958-981c-20f8def6a129.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/50f97fcb-ea03-4958-981c-20f8def6a129/50f97fcb-ea03-4958-981c-20f8def6a129.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/50f97fcb-ea03-4958-981c-20f8def6a129/50f97fcb-ea03-4958-981c-20f8def6a129.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A controversial camping ban aimed at helping control problems with the homeless in Morgantown passes after a contentious and long meeting overnight
--Kanawha County School Superintendent Tom Williams proposes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A controversial camping ban aimed at helping control problems with the homeless in Morgantown passes after a contentious and long meeting overnight<br />--Kanawha County School Superintendent Tom Williams proposes closing six more schools amid dwindling population figures<br />--MetroNews WV Poll says the issues of Governor Jim Justice's family company financial problems don't appear to be impacting people's attitude toward his candidacy for U.S. Senate<br />--In Sports: WVU men's soccer is tops in the country<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-3-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-3-24--61249978</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A state Senator is advocating for additional protections for football players in the Mountain State<br />--Criminal charges filed against a Hancock County deputy<br />--Work is nearing completion on a couple of travel plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike<br />--In Sports: the new MetroNews Power Poll and game week preps for WVU and Marshall for Saturday's matchups<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61249978</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:25:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61249978/podcast_9_3_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21306214" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1257a84-1ef3-4510-8afe-8fb8ae97ca32/e1257a84-1ef3-4510-8afe-8fb8ae97ca32.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1257a84-1ef3-4510-8afe-8fb8ae97ca32/e1257a84-1ef3-4510-8afe-8fb8ae97ca32.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1257a84-1ef3-4510-8afe-8fb8ae97ca32/e1257a84-1ef3-4510-8afe-8fb8ae97ca32.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A state Senator is advocating for additional protections for football players in the Mountain State
--Criminal charges filed against a Hancock County deputy
--Work is nearing completion on a couple of travel plazas...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A state Senator is advocating for additional protections for football players in the Mountain State<br />--Criminal charges filed against a Hancock County deputy<br />--Work is nearing completion on a couple of travel plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike<br />--In Sports: the new MetroNews Power Poll and game week preps for WVU and Marshall for Saturday's matchups<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>888</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-2-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-2-24--61237392</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia Labor leader celebrate organized labor on this Labor Day<br />--A new MetroNews West Virginia Poll takes a look at how West Virginians feel about the state's economy<br />--Two are dead after a fire in Boone County from the weekend<br />--In Sports: WVU tries to erase the memory of Saturday quickly and get ready for Albany, Marshall prepares for a tough road test at Va. Tech]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61237392</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:31:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61237392/podcast_9_2_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18267772" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2759fe48-e379-48e4-87e6-624e21b0079b/2759fe48-e379-48e4-87e6-624e21b0079b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2759fe48-e379-48e4-87e6-624e21b0079b/2759fe48-e379-48e4-87e6-624e21b0079b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2759fe48-e379-48e4-87e6-624e21b0079b/2759fe48-e379-48e4-87e6-624e21b0079b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia Labor leader celebrate organized labor on this Labor Day
--A new MetroNews West Virginia Poll takes a look at how West Virginians feel about the state's economy
--Two are dead after a fire in Boone...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia Labor leader celebrate organized labor on this Labor Day<br />--A new MetroNews West Virginia Poll takes a look at how West Virginians feel about the state's economy<br />--Two are dead after a fire in Boone County from the weekend<br />--In Sports: WVU tries to erase the memory of Saturday quickly and get ready for Albany, Marshall prepares for a tough road test at Va. Tech]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>762</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-30-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-30-24--61208493</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Storms break the heat and deliver some much needed rain, but also caused some problems across the state<br />--Workers at the Greenbrier will not lose health insurance with an agreement worked out ahead of a deadline<br />--The West Virginia Business Summit wraps up today at the Greenbrier<br />--In Sports: It's a football Friday in West Virginia <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61208493</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:33:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61208493/podcast_8_30_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18075910" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/27bb967f-c83f-45cc-9a45-7a7ef44ea8aa/27bb967f-c83f-45cc-9a45-7a7ef44ea8aa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/27bb967f-c83f-45cc-9a45-7a7ef44ea8aa/27bb967f-c83f-45cc-9a45-7a7ef44ea8aa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/27bb967f-c83f-45cc-9a45-7a7ef44ea8aa/27bb967f-c83f-45cc-9a45-7a7ef44ea8aa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Storms break the heat and deliver some much needed rain, but also caused some problems across the state
--Workers at the Greenbrier will not lose health insurance with an agreement worked out ahead of a deadline...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Storms break the heat and deliver some much needed rain, but also caused some problems across the state<br />--Workers at the Greenbrier will not lose health insurance with an agreement worked out ahead of a deadline<br />--The West Virginia Business Summit wraps up today at the Greenbrier<br />--In Sports: It's a football Friday in West Virginia <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>754</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-29-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-29-24--61196931</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Three separate economic development announcements in three parts of West Virginia<br />--A veteran member of law enforcement in Nicholas County is headed to federal prison<br />--Sexual assault cold cases are getting new attention<br />--In Sports: the opening game of high school football comes tonight in West Virginia<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61196931</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:33:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61196931/podcast_8_29_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17766172" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/090726c9-df0b-48b7-ae51-b706e4606ce6/090726c9-df0b-48b7-ae51-b706e4606ce6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/090726c9-df0b-48b7-ae51-b706e4606ce6/090726c9-df0b-48b7-ae51-b706e4606ce6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/090726c9-df0b-48b7-ae51-b706e4606ce6/090726c9-df0b-48b7-ae51-b706e4606ce6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Three separate economic development announcements in three parts of West Virginia
--A veteran member of law enforcement in Nicholas County is headed to federal prison
--Sexual assault cold cases are getting new...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Three separate economic development announcements in three parts of West Virginia<br />--A veteran member of law enforcement in Nicholas County is headed to federal prison<br />--Sexual assault cold cases are getting new attention<br />--In Sports: the opening game of high school football comes tonight in West Virginia<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>741</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-28-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-28-24--61184477</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Credit cards will be accepted at Turnpike toll plazas starting next year--and toll rates will go up next year as well<br />--NTSB has released it's report on the fatal crash of a Huey helicopter in Logan County from 2022<br />--The Hatfield-McCoy Trails has opened its first operation in Kanawha County<br />--In Sports:  High School and college football previews as opening weekend is near<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61184477</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:32:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61184477/podcast_8_28_24_chris_lawrence_update.mp3" length="17904739" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0766fd4f-72db-47c7-8ee5-884cf7b50769/0766fd4f-72db-47c7-8ee5-884cf7b50769.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0766fd4f-72db-47c7-8ee5-884cf7b50769/0766fd4f-72db-47c7-8ee5-884cf7b50769.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0766fd4f-72db-47c7-8ee5-884cf7b50769/0766fd4f-72db-47c7-8ee5-884cf7b50769.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Credit cards will be accepted at Turnpike toll plazas starting next year--and toll rates will go up next year as well
--NTSB has released it's report on the fatal crash of a Huey helicopter in Logan County from 2022...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Credit cards will be accepted at Turnpike toll plazas starting next year--and toll rates will go up next year as well<br />--NTSB has released it's report on the fatal crash of a Huey helicopter in Logan County from 2022<br />--The Hatfield-McCoy Trails has opened its first operation in Kanawha County<br />--In Sports:  High School and college football previews as opening weekend is near<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>746</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-27-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-27-24--61168614</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Staggering numbers show West Virginia has a long way to go to overcome the drug epidemic<br />--Concerns from counties about the possible increase in already steep Regional Jail bills <br />--They honored a legend on the West Virginia State University campus<br />--In Sports: The countdown is on to Saturday's Penn State-WVU matchup <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61168614</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:24:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61168614/podcast_8_27_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21415312" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d8e4634c-baa6-455e-b2a3-0123776af101/d8e4634c-baa6-455e-b2a3-0123776af101.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d8e4634c-baa6-455e-b2a3-0123776af101/d8e4634c-baa6-455e-b2a3-0123776af101.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d8e4634c-baa6-455e-b2a3-0123776af101/d8e4634c-baa6-455e-b2a3-0123776af101.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Staggering numbers show West Virginia has a long way to go to overcome the drug epidemic
--Concerns from counties about the possible increase in already steep Regional Jail bills 
--They honored a legend on the West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Staggering numbers show West Virginia has a long way to go to overcome the drug epidemic<br />--Concerns from counties about the possible increase in already steep Regional Jail bills <br />--They honored a legend on the West Virginia State University campus<br />--In Sports: The countdown is on to Saturday's Penn State-WVU matchup <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-26-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-26-24--61155627</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A tragic start to the football season with a teen who died of on the field injuries over the weekend in Boone County<br />--A rally at the Capitol to draw attention to the loss of state funding for child care in the state<br />--Beckley is the setting for a new comedy film<br />--In Sports; It's game week for WVU, Marshall, and high school football teams across the state<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61155627</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:26:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61155627/podcast_8_26_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20287339" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/deab2f42-ac83-4e2b-ad17-0f4b311530ba/deab2f42-ac83-4e2b-ad17-0f4b311530ba.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/deab2f42-ac83-4e2b-ad17-0f4b311530ba/deab2f42-ac83-4e2b-ad17-0f4b311530ba.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/deab2f42-ac83-4e2b-ad17-0f4b311530ba/deab2f42-ac83-4e2b-ad17-0f4b311530ba.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A tragic start to the football season with a teen who died of on the field injuries over the weekend in Boone County
--A rally at the Capitol to draw attention to the loss of state funding for child care in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A tragic start to the football season with a teen who died of on the field injuries over the weekend in Boone County<br />--A rally at the Capitol to draw attention to the loss of state funding for child care in the state<br />--Beckley is the setting for a new comedy film<br />--In Sports; It's game week for WVU, Marshall, and high school football teams across the state<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>846</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-23-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-23-24--61124750</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Justice says his family's Greenbrier Hotel will not be sold and they've worked out the delinquent mortgage situation<br />--The Democrats nominate Kamala Harris as their Presidential nominee and now the push to November is on<br />--The drought continues despite fall-like temperatures this week in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Martinsburg native Tyson Bagent shines for the Bears in pre-season NFL action <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61124750</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:24:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61124750/podcast_8_23_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22262389" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/baa3dc81-2935-498f-855c-ea9547daa3e2/baa3dc81-2935-498f-855c-ea9547daa3e2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/baa3dc81-2935-498f-855c-ea9547daa3e2/baa3dc81-2935-498f-855c-ea9547daa3e2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/baa3dc81-2935-498f-855c-ea9547daa3e2/baa3dc81-2935-498f-855c-ea9547daa3e2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Justice says his family's Greenbrier Hotel will not be sold and they've worked out the delinquent mortgage situation
--The Democrats nominate Kamala Harris as their Presidential nominee and now the push to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Justice says his family's Greenbrier Hotel will not be sold and they've worked out the delinquent mortgage situation<br />--The Democrats nominate Kamala Harris as their Presidential nominee and now the push to November is on<br />--The drought continues despite fall-like temperatures this week in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Martinsburg native Tyson Bagent shines for the Bears in pre-season NFL action <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>928</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  8-22-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-22-24--61113078</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Another step forward in making West Virginia the home of the Appalachian Regional Hydrogen Hub<br />--Arch Coal and Consol Energy join forces to form a new coal company with several West Virginia mine<br />--Governor Justice is expected to get questions today about issues with his personal finances at today's media briefing<br />--In Sports: WVU Men's Soccer is ready to kick off the season in Morgantown]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61113078</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:23:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61113078/podcast_8_22_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22052344" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b6ec074-e40a-447a-a9a7-7fcfe75e47de/3b6ec074-e40a-447a-a9a7-7fcfe75e47de.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b6ec074-e40a-447a-a9a7-7fcfe75e47de/3b6ec074-e40a-447a-a9a7-7fcfe75e47de.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b6ec074-e40a-447a-a9a7-7fcfe75e47de/3b6ec074-e40a-447a-a9a7-7fcfe75e47de.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Another step forward in making West Virginia the home of the Appalachian Regional Hydrogen Hub
--Arch Coal and Consol Energy join forces to form a new coal company with several West Virginia mine
--Governor Justice...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Another step forward in making West Virginia the home of the Appalachian Regional Hydrogen Hub<br />--Arch Coal and Consol Energy join forces to form a new coal company with several West Virginia mine<br />--Governor Justice is expected to get questions today about issues with his personal finances at today's media briefing<br />--In Sports: WVU Men's Soccer is ready to kick off the season in Morgantown]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-21-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-21-24--61102750</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />–The homeless issue continues to be a point of contention in several West Virginia cities<br />–Yet another lender is filing suit claiming to be owed money by the Justice Family companies<br />–Former President Obama addressed the Democratic National Convention last night<br />–In Sports: High school coaches are narrowing down their starting lineups with just over a week until the season opener]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61102750</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:44:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61102750/podcast_8_21_24_update_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21239125" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f08bb59f-18f0-4e39-80a8-7a3301c4606b/f08bb59f-18f0-4e39-80a8-7a3301c4606b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f08bb59f-18f0-4e39-80a8-7a3301c4606b/f08bb59f-18f0-4e39-80a8-7a3301c4606b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f08bb59f-18f0-4e39-80a8-7a3301c4606b/f08bb59f-18f0-4e39-80a8-7a3301c4606b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–The homeless issue continues to be a point of contention in several West Virginia cities
–Yet another lender is filing suit claiming to be owed money by the Justice Family companies
–Former President Obama addressed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />–The homeless issue continues to be a point of contention in several West Virginia cities<br />–Yet another lender is filing suit claiming to be owed money by the Justice Family companies<br />–Former President Obama addressed the Democratic National Convention last night<br />–In Sports: High school coaches are narrowing down their starting lineups with just over a week until the season opener]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-20-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-20-24--61090187</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More troubles for the Greenbrier where a company says money collected from employees for health insurance has not been passed onto the provider<br />--Lawyers for the Greenbrier on another front look to block the sale of the hotel on the courthouse steps a week from today in Lewisburg<br />--Members of the West Virginia delegation are enjoying the Democratic National Convention in Chicago<br />--In Sports: the latest from preseason camp for the Mountaineers<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61090187</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:26:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61090187/podcast_8_20_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21889324" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7eff98f-9d50-4767-a21f-5a3deea05b34/b7eff98f-9d50-4767-a21f-5a3deea05b34.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7eff98f-9d50-4767-a21f-5a3deea05b34/b7eff98f-9d50-4767-a21f-5a3deea05b34.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7eff98f-9d50-4767-a21f-5a3deea05b34/b7eff98f-9d50-4767-a21f-5a3deea05b34.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--More troubles for the Greenbrier where a company says money collected from employees for health insurance has not been passed onto the provider
--Lawyers for the Greenbrier on another front look to block the sale of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More troubles for the Greenbrier where a company says money collected from employees for health insurance has not been passed onto the provider<br />--Lawyers for the Greenbrier on another front look to block the sale of the hotel on the courthouse steps a week from today in Lewisburg<br />--Members of the West Virginia delegation are enjoying the Democratic National Convention in Chicago<br />--In Sports: the latest from preseason camp for the Mountaineers<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-19-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-19-24--61078375</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--School is starting in more counties today and state teachers union leaders have some concerns as well as excitement<br />--Many of those major Roads to Prosperity projects are entering the final stages in West Virginia<br />--A new program aims to teach youngsters healthy eating habits in elementary school<br />--IN Sports: WVU begins preparation for Penn State game plan today<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61078375</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:25:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61078375/podcast_8_19_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22357693" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4defea83-6247-49be-b540-e655077026e7/4defea83-6247-49be-b540-e655077026e7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4defea83-6247-49be-b540-e655077026e7/4defea83-6247-49be-b540-e655077026e7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4defea83-6247-49be-b540-e655077026e7/4defea83-6247-49be-b540-e655077026e7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--School is starting in more counties today and state teachers union leaders have some concerns as well as excitement
--Many of those major Roads to Prosperity projects are entering the final stages in West Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--School is starting in more counties today and state teachers union leaders have some concerns as well as excitement<br />--Many of those major Roads to Prosperity projects are entering the final stages in West Virginia<br />--A new program aims to teach youngsters healthy eating habits in elementary school<br />--IN Sports: WVU begins preparation for Penn State game plan today<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-16-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-16-24--61051707</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Folks in Clendenin celebrate another milestone in the recovery from the 2016 flood<br />--Electric buses made in South Charleston are on the road today, but electric boats made in Brooke County won't happen<br />--Entertainer and West Virginia native Peter Marshall has died<br />--In Sports: WVU has come up with a unique way to honor the memory of the late legend Jerry West]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61051707</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:44:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61051707/podcast_8_16_24_chris_lawrence_1.mp3" length="21463591" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e42e1fc6-7b5e-4491-93fb-0b486a6f748b/e42e1fc6-7b5e-4491-93fb-0b486a6f748b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e42e1fc6-7b5e-4491-93fb-0b486a6f748b/e42e1fc6-7b5e-4491-93fb-0b486a6f748b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e42e1fc6-7b5e-4491-93fb-0b486a6f748b/e42e1fc6-7b5e-4491-93fb-0b486a6f748b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Folks in Clendenin celebrate another milestone in the recovery from the 2016 flood
--Electric buses made in South Charleston are on the road today, but electric boats made in Brooke County won't happen
--Entertainer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Folks in Clendenin celebrate another milestone in the recovery from the 2016 flood<br />--Electric buses made in South Charleston are on the road today, but electric boats made in Brooke County won't happen<br />--Entertainer and West Virginia native Peter Marshall has died<br />--In Sports: WVU has come up with a unique way to honor the memory of the late legend Jerry West]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>895</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-15-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-15-24--61036099</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Improvements in test scores have state education officials feeling better a schools start the year<br />--A couple of new schools are opening up in Roane and Kanawha County<br />--Actress Halle Berry visits Charleston stumping for legislation she's passionate about. <br />--In Sports: Working out the linebacker corps for the Mountaineers<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61036099</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:26:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61036099/podcast_8_15_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17957407" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4f0dd5fd-24a5-4278-8cb0-9f357fe0688b/4f0dd5fd-24a5-4278-8cb0-9f357fe0688b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4f0dd5fd-24a5-4278-8cb0-9f357fe0688b/4f0dd5fd-24a5-4278-8cb0-9f357fe0688b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4f0dd5fd-24a5-4278-8cb0-9f357fe0688b/4f0dd5fd-24a5-4278-8cb0-9f357fe0688b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Improvements in test scores have state education officials feeling better a schools start the year
--A couple of new schools are opening up in Roane and Kanawha County
--Actress Halle Berry visits Charleston stumping...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Improvements in test scores have state education officials feeling better a schools start the year<br />--A couple of new schools are opening up in Roane and Kanawha County<br />--Actress Halle Berry visits Charleston stumping for legislation she's passionate about. <br />--In Sports: Working out the linebacker corps for the Mountaineers<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>749</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-14-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-14-24--61023496</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Justice holds fast to his claim the pending auction of the Greenbrier is a political play and not over his company's financial situation<br />--The Kanawha County Prosecutor is taking a harder line on her office's policy on court action involving violent offenders<br />--Actress Halle Berry to visit Charleston today<br />--In Sports: A number of West Virginia high school football teams win their reclassification appeals with the SSAC<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61023496</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:25:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61023496/podcast_8_14_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22385281" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/75287481-3df9-496b-b6be-dcfd2d53fddb/75287481-3df9-496b-b6be-dcfd2d53fddb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/75287481-3df9-496b-b6be-dcfd2d53fddb/75287481-3df9-496b-b6be-dcfd2d53fddb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/75287481-3df9-496b-b6be-dcfd2d53fddb/75287481-3df9-496b-b6be-dcfd2d53fddb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Justice holds fast to his claim the pending auction of the Greenbrier is a political play and not over his company's financial situation
--The Kanawha County Prosecutor is taking a harder line on her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Justice holds fast to his claim the pending auction of the Greenbrier is a political play and not over his company's financial situation<br />--The Kanawha County Prosecutor is taking a harder line on her office's policy on court action involving violent offenders<br />--Actress Halle Berry to visit Charleston today<br />--In Sports: A number of West Virginia high school football teams win their reclassification appeals with the SSAC<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>933</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-13-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-13-24--61011703</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power continue their push for a rate adjustment to cover their fuel costs<br />--Police identify two suspects killed in a Monday morning police pursuit in Nicholas County<br />--Paden City High School will open up even as the school system appeals a Judge's ruling which allowed it to open<br />--In Sports: A critical time in WVU's pre-season workouts for development of the depth chart <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61011703</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:32:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61011703/podcast_8_13_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22888762" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ddf1d025-6b9d-4df4-9fa3-8f1131ad7d90/ddf1d025-6b9d-4df4-9fa3-8f1131ad7d90.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ddf1d025-6b9d-4df4-9fa3-8f1131ad7d90/ddf1d025-6b9d-4df4-9fa3-8f1131ad7d90.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ddf1d025-6b9d-4df4-9fa3-8f1131ad7d90/ddf1d025-6b9d-4df4-9fa3-8f1131ad7d90.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power continue their push for a rate adjustment to cover their fuel costs
--Police identify two suspects killed in a Monday morning police pursuit in Nicholas County
--Paden City High...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power continue their push for a rate adjustment to cover their fuel costs<br />--Police identify two suspects killed in a Monday morning police pursuit in Nicholas County<br />--Paden City High School will open up even as the school system appeals a Judge's ruling which allowed it to open<br />--In Sports: A critical time in WVU's pre-season workouts for development of the depth chart <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-12-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-12-24--60997710</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Jim Justice reacts to the pending sale of the Greenbrier Hotel <br />--A historical event in West Virginia marked a 100th anniversary in Clarksburg on Sunday<br />--A light show should be wild for those attending WVU home games this fall<br />--In Sports: The latest from Mountaineer pre-season camp and we visit with the Martinsburg Bulldogs ahead of the 2024 season<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60997710</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:23:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60997710/podcast_8_12_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21363271" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62aadf18-9ee7-43bc-a7e4-449aaae6f07e/62aadf18-9ee7-43bc-a7e4-449aaae6f07e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62aadf18-9ee7-43bc-a7e4-449aaae6f07e/62aadf18-9ee7-43bc-a7e4-449aaae6f07e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62aadf18-9ee7-43bc-a7e4-449aaae6f07e/62aadf18-9ee7-43bc-a7e4-449aaae6f07e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Jim Justice reacts to the pending sale of the Greenbrier Hotel 
--A historical event in West Virginia marked a 100th anniversary in Clarksburg on Sunday
--A light show should be wild for those attending WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Jim Justice reacts to the pending sale of the Greenbrier Hotel <br />--A historical event in West Virginia marked a 100th anniversary in Clarksburg on Sunday<br />--A light show should be wild for those attending WVU home games this fall<br />--In Sports: The latest from Mountaineer pre-season camp and we visit with the Martinsburg Bulldogs ahead of the 2024 season<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-9-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-9-24--60967003</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Debby's rain will dump on a parched West Virginia throughout the day<br />--Two former corrections officers at the SRJ have pleaded guilty to their role in an inmate's beating death<br />--WVU fans can expect metal detectors at their game day gates at Milan Puskar Stadium<br />--In Sports: More pre-season high school football and WVU basketball wraps up a tour of Italy]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60967003</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:24:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60967003/podcast_8_9_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21493687" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/086452af-f0d0-45ba-bd3e-71f04fbb5ac0/086452af-f0d0-45ba-bd3e-71f04fbb5ac0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/086452af-f0d0-45ba-bd3e-71f04fbb5ac0/086452af-f0d0-45ba-bd3e-71f04fbb5ac0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/086452af-f0d0-45ba-bd3e-71f04fbb5ac0/086452af-f0d0-45ba-bd3e-71f04fbb5ac0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Debby's rain will dump on a parched West Virginia throughout the day
--Two former corrections officers at the SRJ have pleaded guilty to their role in an inmate's beating death
--WVU fans can expect metal detectors...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Debby's rain will dump on a parched West Virginia throughout the day<br />--Two former corrections officers at the SRJ have pleaded guilty to their role in an inmate's beating death<br />--WVU fans can expect metal detectors at their game day gates at Milan Puskar Stadium<br />--In Sports: More pre-season high school football and WVU basketball wraps up a tour of Italy]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-8-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-8-24--60956046</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--West Virginia prepares for Debby, but her rain is being welcomed with great enthusiasm<br />--The 99th State Fair of West Virginia opens up to day in Greenbrier County<br />--More controversy over the ex-Monongah Chief of Police<br />--In Sports: Pre season previews of high school football continues, Joe Brocato visits Princeton, Independence, and Bluefield High Schools]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60956046</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:27:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60956046/podcast_8_8_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23680036" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7a95f4ba-b688-4f49-8280-c399f721fa7c/7a95f4ba-b688-4f49-8280-c399f721fa7c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7a95f4ba-b688-4f49-8280-c399f721fa7c/7a95f4ba-b688-4f49-8280-c399f721fa7c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7a95f4ba-b688-4f49-8280-c399f721fa7c/7a95f4ba-b688-4f49-8280-c399f721fa7c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--West Virginia prepares for Debby, but her rain is being welcomed with great enthusiasm
--The 99th State Fair of West Virginia opens up to day in Greenbrier County
--More controversy over the ex-Monongah Chief of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--West Virginia prepares for Debby, but her rain is being welcomed with great enthusiasm<br />--The 99th State Fair of West Virginia opens up to day in Greenbrier County<br />--More controversy over the ex-Monongah Chief of Police<br />--In Sports: Pre season previews of high school football continues, Joe Brocato visits Princeton, Independence, and Bluefield High Schools]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>987</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-7-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-7-24--60945688</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Marion County police officer has been fired after a viral video showed him losing his compoture with a woman on a traffic stop<br />--Drought is impacting tourism in West Virginia, but there's hope Debby will deliver the first substantial rain in some time to the state<br />--Mountaineer fans are in for a light show at Milan Puskar Stadium this season<br />--In Sports: We continue to visit high school preseason workouts across the state ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60945688</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:24:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60945688/podcast_8_7_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22613509" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d13c56f6-c220-4c0a-bb55-042103e5cc94/d13c56f6-c220-4c0a-bb55-042103e5cc94.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d13c56f6-c220-4c0a-bb55-042103e5cc94/d13c56f6-c220-4c0a-bb55-042103e5cc94.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d13c56f6-c220-4c0a-bb55-042103e5cc94/d13c56f6-c220-4c0a-bb55-042103e5cc94.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A Marion County police officer has been fired after a viral video showed him losing his compoture with a woman on a traffic stop
--Drought is impacting tourism in West Virginia, but there's hope Debby will deliver...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Marion County police officer has been fired after a viral video showed him losing his compoture with a woman on a traffic stop<br />--Drought is impacting tourism in West Virginia, but there's hope Debby will deliver the first substantial rain in some time to the state<br />--Mountaineer fans are in for a light show at Milan Puskar Stadium this season<br />--In Sports: We continue to visit high school preseason workouts across the state ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>943</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-6-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-6-24--60935469</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Developments in separate murder cases in Kanawha and Cabell Counties<br />--Charges against a woman stemming from a violent arrest which was videoed and went viral over the weekend are now dismissed. <br />--It's the National Night Out Against Crime tonight, a national effort to link police and the communities they serve<br />--In Sports: High School Football preseason drills are underway across the state <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60935469</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:27:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60935469/podcast_8_6_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21993406" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d274222f-5512-4470-9df4-753ec2bb10d4/d274222f-5512-4470-9df4-753ec2bb10d4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d274222f-5512-4470-9df4-753ec2bb10d4/d274222f-5512-4470-9df4-753ec2bb10d4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d274222f-5512-4470-9df4-753ec2bb10d4/d274222f-5512-4470-9df4-753ec2bb10d4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Developments in separate murder cases in Kanawha and Cabell Counties
--Charges against a woman stemming from a violent arrest which was videoed and went viral over the weekend are now dismissed. 
--It's the National...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Developments in separate murder cases in Kanawha and Cabell Counties<br />--Charges against a woman stemming from a violent arrest which was videoed and went viral over the weekend are now dismissed. <br />--It's the National Night Out Against Crime tonight, a national effort to link police and the communities they serve<br />--In Sports: High School Football preseason drills are underway across the state <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-5-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-5-24--60924321</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Video of a violent arrest of a woman in Marion County has gone viral after she fled a traffic stop<br />--PEIA has paused a pilot program to pay for weight loss drugs to battle obesity<br />--West Virginia American Water works on phase one of compliance with a new federal mandate to collect information about lead in water service lines<br />--In Sports: high school football preseason drills get going today<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60924321</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:24:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60924321/podcast_8_5_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22713829" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1209ac63-8344-4159-b279-6a3bcb958ef2/1209ac63-8344-4159-b279-6a3bcb958ef2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1209ac63-8344-4159-b279-6a3bcb958ef2/1209ac63-8344-4159-b279-6a3bcb958ef2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1209ac63-8344-4159-b279-6a3bcb958ef2/1209ac63-8344-4159-b279-6a3bcb958ef2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Video of a violent arrest of a woman in Marion County has gone viral after she fled a traffic stop
--PEIA has paused a pilot program to pay for weight loss drugs to battle obesity
--West Virginia American Water...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Video of a violent arrest of a woman in Marion County has gone viral after she fled a traffic stop<br />--PEIA has paused a pilot program to pay for weight loss drugs to battle obesity<br />--West Virginia American Water works on phase one of compliance with a new federal mandate to collect information about lead in water service lines<br />--In Sports: high school football preseason drills get going today<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>947</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-2-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-2-24--60896757</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Another Charleston teen will stand trial as an adult for a January robbery and murder<br />--An Upshur County man is jailed after investigators say he rammed three separate cars into three separate homes deliberately<br />--An update on the situation involving the foreclosure sale of the Greenbrier Resort<br />--In Sports: Preseason drills continue for WVU and Marshall football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60896757</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:26:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60896757/podcast_8_2_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18799468" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/477c1486-4705-431e-a7a2-d7a231947a8c/477c1486-4705-431e-a7a2-d7a231947a8c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/477c1486-4705-431e-a7a2-d7a231947a8c/477c1486-4705-431e-a7a2-d7a231947a8c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/477c1486-4705-431e-a7a2-d7a231947a8c/477c1486-4705-431e-a7a2-d7a231947a8c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Another Charleston teen will stand trial as an adult for a January robbery and murder
--An Upshur County man is jailed after investigators say he rammed three separate cars into three separate homes deliberately
--An...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Another Charleston teen will stand trial as an adult for a January robbery and murder<br />--An Upshur County man is jailed after investigators say he rammed three separate cars into three separate homes deliberately<br />--An update on the situation involving the foreclosure sale of the Greenbrier Resort<br />--In Sports: Preseason drills continue for WVU and Marshall football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>784</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  8-1-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-1-24--60883068</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A big win for those advocating for keeping Paden City High School open for the coming school year<br />--A new Sheriff will be named today in Fayette County<br />--First Responders in Kanawha County engage in a mass casualty terrorism drill<br />--In Sports:  WVU and Marshall kickoff preseason football drills<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60883068</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:25:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60883068/podcast_8_1_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17831380" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41d13e26-6d5c-40b3-b617-6997c3265b1b/41d13e26-6d5c-40b3-b617-6997c3265b1b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41d13e26-6d5c-40b3-b617-6997c3265b1b/41d13e26-6d5c-40b3-b617-6997c3265b1b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41d13e26-6d5c-40b3-b617-6997c3265b1b/41d13e26-6d5c-40b3-b617-6997c3265b1b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A big win for those advocating for keeping Paden City High School open for the coming school year
--A new Sheriff will be named today in Fayette County
--First Responders in Kanawha County engage in a mass casualty...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A big win for those advocating for keeping Paden City High School open for the coming school year<br />--A new Sheriff will be named today in Fayette County<br />--First Responders in Kanawha County engage in a mass casualty terrorism drill<br />--In Sports:  WVU and Marshall kickoff preseason football drills<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>743</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-31-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-31-24--60872995</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Fire rips through a Charleston Apartment complex<br />--Law enforcement breaks up a major drug operation in Martinsburg<br />--Kanawha County prepares for the unthinkable<br />--In Sports; College football pre-season drills start today<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60872995</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:24:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872995/podcast_7_31_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18209461" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5c720b03-1d3d-4df6-aac8-5e1cf06591a9/5c720b03-1d3d-4df6-aac8-5e1cf06591a9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5c720b03-1d3d-4df6-aac8-5e1cf06591a9/5c720b03-1d3d-4df6-aac8-5e1cf06591a9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5c720b03-1d3d-4df6-aac8-5e1cf06591a9/5c720b03-1d3d-4df6-aac8-5e1cf06591a9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Fire rips through a Charleston Apartment complex
--Law enforcement breaks up a major drug operation in Martinsburg
--Kanawha County prepares for the unthinkable
--In Sports; College football pre-season drills start...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Fire rips through a Charleston Apartment complex<br />--Law enforcement breaks up a major drug operation in Martinsburg<br />--Kanawha County prepares for the unthinkable<br />--In Sports; College football pre-season drills start today<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>759</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-30-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-30-24--60860579</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Morgantown man gets the maximum sentence for a drug related murder<br />--Two corporate officers with Governor Jim Justice's family companies are held in contempt of a federal court in Kentucky<br />--The search for WVU's next President is well underway<br />--In Sports: Wheeling claims the state American Legion title<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60860579</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:22:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60860579/podcast_7_30_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17566786" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/21942479-ab8b-45d9-9867-a691e127389e/21942479-ab8b-45d9-9867-a691e127389e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/21942479-ab8b-45d9-9867-a691e127389e/21942479-ab8b-45d9-9867-a691e127389e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/21942479-ab8b-45d9-9867-a691e127389e/21942479-ab8b-45d9-9867-a691e127389e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A Morgantown man gets the maximum sentence for a drug related murder
--Two corporate officers with Governor Jim Justice's family companies are held in contempt of a federal court in Kentucky
--The search for WVU's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Morgantown man gets the maximum sentence for a drug related murder<br />--Two corporate officers with Governor Jim Justice's family companies are held in contempt of a federal court in Kentucky<br />--The search for WVU's next President is well underway<br />--In Sports: Wheeling claims the state American Legion title<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>732</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-29-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-29-24--60844474</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Demolition is nearly complete on a Bluefield city block as part of a transformation downtown<br />--Tax liens on the Greenbrier Hotel have been removed<br />--The Secretary of State is looking for poll workers for November<br />--In Sports: a legendary figure in high school baseball has suffered an untimely death<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60844474</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:24:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60844474/podcast_7_29_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17937343" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e09a1c7e-395d-411a-8ccf-9f0aaa769cf0/e09a1c7e-395d-411a-8ccf-9f0aaa769cf0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e09a1c7e-395d-411a-8ccf-9f0aaa769cf0/e09a1c7e-395d-411a-8ccf-9f0aaa769cf0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e09a1c7e-395d-411a-8ccf-9f0aaa769cf0/e09a1c7e-395d-411a-8ccf-9f0aaa769cf0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Demolition is nearly complete on a Bluefield city block as part of a transformation downtown
--Tax liens on the Greenbrier Hotel have been removed
--The Secretary of State is looking for poll workers for November...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Demolition is nearly complete on a Bluefield city block as part of a transformation downtown<br />--Tax liens on the Greenbrier Hotel have been removed<br />--The Secretary of State is looking for poll workers for November<br />--In Sports: a legendary figure in high school baseball has suffered an untimely death<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>748</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-26-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-26-24--60812658</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice talks more about the departure of Administration Secretary Mark Scott<br />--More of the operations of the now bankrupt Allegheny Wood Products are being sold off<br />--A marathon court hearing last night over Paden City High School<br />--In Sports: the state American Legion baseball tournament underway in the eastern panhandle]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60812658</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:26:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60812658/podcast_7_26_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21715645" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/073f2da6-3d90-474f-89b2-fda8e0c8ba19/073f2da6-3d90-474f-89b2-fda8e0c8ba19.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/073f2da6-3d90-474f-89b2-fda8e0c8ba19/073f2da6-3d90-474f-89b2-fda8e0c8ba19.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/073f2da6-3d90-474f-89b2-fda8e0c8ba19/073f2da6-3d90-474f-89b2-fda8e0c8ba19.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Governor Jim Justice talks more about the departure of Administration Secretary Mark Scott
--More of the operations of the now bankrupt Allegheny Wood Products are being sold off
--A marathon court hearing last night...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice talks more about the departure of Administration Secretary Mark Scott<br />--More of the operations of the now bankrupt Allegheny Wood Products are being sold off<br />--A marathon court hearing last night over Paden City High School<br />--In Sports: the state American Legion baseball tournament underway in the eastern panhandle]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>905</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-25-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-25-24--60799893</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--We're learning more about potential lawsuits over the new murals at the State Capitol<br />--Workers with Optium in parts of southern West Virginia have a new contract<br />--President Biden addresses the nation on his reasons for leaving the race for a second term in the White House<br />--In Sports: West Virginia's Little League Champion is crowned and the state American Legion baseball tournament is ready to start]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60799893</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:24:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60799893/podcast_7_25_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21118741" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/023c2afa-6992-4044-9a81-65244edce750/023c2afa-6992-4044-9a81-65244edce750.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/023c2afa-6992-4044-9a81-65244edce750/023c2afa-6992-4044-9a81-65244edce750.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/023c2afa-6992-4044-9a81-65244edce750/023c2afa-6992-4044-9a81-65244edce750.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--We're learning more about potential lawsuits over the new murals at the State Capitol
--Workers with Optium in parts of southern West Virginia have a new contract
--President Biden addresses the nation on his reasons...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--We're learning more about potential lawsuits over the new murals at the State Capitol<br />--Workers with Optium in parts of southern West Virginia have a new contract<br />--President Biden addresses the nation on his reasons for leaving the race for a second term in the White House<br />--In Sports: West Virginia's Little League Champion is crowned and the state American Legion baseball tournament is ready to start]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>880</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  7-24-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-24-24--60786597</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A plea agreement ends the case in Nicholas County over the death of a sheriff's deputy<br />--A Charles Town police officer fights for life after an off-duty accident<br />--Charleston's Go-Mart Ballpark will become a well-lit, holiday snow globe again this year<br />--In Sports: Herd That bows out of the TBT<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60786597</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:25:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60786597/podcast_7_24_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21800290" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdded7d3-f6c5-4752-99b5-84f2694c9762/fdded7d3-f6c5-4752-99b5-84f2694c9762.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdded7d3-f6c5-4752-99b5-84f2694c9762/fdded7d3-f6c5-4752-99b5-84f2694c9762.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdded7d3-f6c5-4752-99b5-84f2694c9762/fdded7d3-f6c5-4752-99b5-84f2694c9762.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A plea agreement ends the case in Nicholas County over the death of a sheriff's deputy
--A Charles Town police officer fights for life after an off-duty accident
--Charleston's Go-Mart Ballpark will become a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A plea agreement ends the case in Nicholas County over the death of a sheriff's deputy<br />--A Charles Town police officer fights for life after an off-duty accident<br />--Charleston's Go-Mart Ballpark will become a well-lit, holiday snow globe again this year<br />--In Sports: Herd That bows out of the TBT<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-23-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-23-24--60775487</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia Democrats are lining up in unity to back Kamala Harris for the Democratic Presidential nomination<br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin suggests if Harris doesn't modify her position on some issues, she'll be "beat like a drum" in the November election<br />--Cleveland Cliffs announces plans to retool their old tin mill in Weirton to make electric transformers and save 600 jobs<br />--In Sports: The run by Best Virginia in the TBT is over, but Herd That plays for the regional title tonight in Lexington<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60775487</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:26:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60775487/podcast_7_23_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21479266" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1d92d75b-b135-4c6a-a98e-d44cf3a77a1d/1d92d75b-b135-4c6a-a98e-d44cf3a77a1d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1d92d75b-b135-4c6a-a98e-d44cf3a77a1d/1d92d75b-b135-4c6a-a98e-d44cf3a77a1d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1d92d75b-b135-4c6a-a98e-d44cf3a77a1d/1d92d75b-b135-4c6a-a98e-d44cf3a77a1d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia Democrats are lining up in unity to back Kamala Harris for the Democratic Presidential nomination
--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin suggests if Harris doesn't modify her position on some issues, she'll be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia Democrats are lining up in unity to back Kamala Harris for the Democratic Presidential nomination<br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin suggests if Harris doesn't modify her position on some issues, she'll be "beat like a drum" in the November election<br />--Cleveland Cliffs announces plans to retool their old tin mill in Weirton to make electric transformers and save 600 jobs<br />--In Sports: The run by Best Virginia in the TBT is over, but Herd That plays for the regional title tonight in Lexington<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>895</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-22-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-22-24--60764775</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Joe Biden bows out of the race for re-election and endorses Kamala Harris.  Reports indicate Joe Manchin may be interested in getting back in the race<br />--A big economic development announcement today for Weirton<br />--Today is the final day to apply for aid from the disaster declared in 11 West Virginia counties in the first week of April. <br />--In Sports: Herd That wins two and Best Virginia takes one in the TBT's opening weekend<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60764775</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:25:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60764775/podcast_7_22_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22276183" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d560a3ee-3cca-4083-83df-30ec389d7f25/d560a3ee-3cca-4083-83df-30ec389d7f25.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d560a3ee-3cca-4083-83df-30ec389d7f25/d560a3ee-3cca-4083-83df-30ec389d7f25.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d560a3ee-3cca-4083-83df-30ec389d7f25/d560a3ee-3cca-4083-83df-30ec389d7f25.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Joe Biden bows out of the race for re-election and endorses Kamala Harris.  Reports indicate Joe Manchin may be interested in getting back in the race
--A big economic development announcement today for Weirton...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Joe Biden bows out of the race for re-election and endorses Kamala Harris.  Reports indicate Joe Manchin may be interested in getting back in the race<br />--A big economic development announcement today for Weirton<br />--Today is the final day to apply for aid from the disaster declared in 11 West Virginia counties in the first week of April. <br />--In Sports: Herd That wins two and Best Virginia takes one in the TBT's opening weekend<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>929</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-19-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-19-24--60740051</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Former President Donald Trump accepts the GOP nomination to seek the office again in November<br />--A Kanawha County Delegate calls on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term<br />--Finally some good news regarding foster children in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Best Virginia and Herd That gear up to tipoff the TBT this weekend <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60740051</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:24:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60740051/podcast_7_19_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20746303" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2334d8de-179d-4bcb-9cce-7389c97907bb/2334d8de-179d-4bcb-9cce-7389c97907bb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2334d8de-179d-4bcb-9cce-7389c97907bb/2334d8de-179d-4bcb-9cce-7389c97907bb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2334d8de-179d-4bcb-9cce-7389c97907bb/2334d8de-179d-4bcb-9cce-7389c97907bb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Former President Donald Trump accepts the GOP nomination to seek the office again in November
--A Kanawha County Delegate calls on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term
--Finally some good news...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Former President Donald Trump accepts the GOP nomination to seek the office again in November<br />--A Kanawha County Delegate calls on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term<br />--Finally some good news regarding foster children in West Virginia<br />--In Sports: Best Virginia and Herd That gear up to tipoff the TBT this weekend <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>865</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-18-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-18-24--60727742</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:-<br />-A lawsuit may be coming over the inclusion of Babydog in one of those state capitol murals<br />--Ohio Senator J.D. Vance speaks to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee<br />--A major drought continues to grip West Virginia--particularly in the agriculture rich Eastern Panhandle<br />--In Sports: The TBT is getting underway featuring West Virginia teams Herd That and Best Virginia]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60727742</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:24:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60727742/podcast_7_18_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21549490" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b40cd5f4-6d86-4bea-959c-89b09d9d124d/b40cd5f4-6d86-4bea-959c-89b09d9d124d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b40cd5f4-6d86-4bea-959c-89b09d9d124d/b40cd5f4-6d86-4bea-959c-89b09d9d124d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b40cd5f4-6d86-4bea-959c-89b09d9d124d/b40cd5f4-6d86-4bea-959c-89b09d9d124d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:-
-A lawsuit may be coming over the inclusion of Babydog in one of those state capitol murals
--Ohio Senator J.D. Vance speaks to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
--A major drought continues to grip West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:-<br />-A lawsuit may be coming over the inclusion of Babydog in one of those state capitol murals<br />--Ohio Senator J.D. Vance speaks to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee<br />--A major drought continues to grip West Virginia--particularly in the agriculture rich Eastern Panhandle<br />--In Sports: The TBT is getting underway featuring West Virginia teams Herd That and Best Virginia]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>898</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-17-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-17-24--60716646</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice with high praise for Donald Trump at the RNC in Milwaukee<br />--Republican lawmakers are examining the Governor's desire to cut another five percent from the state income tax<br />--A West Virginia native will become the state's first woman in space<br />--In Sports: Professional baseball reaps a lot of talent out of the Mountain State in 2024]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60716646</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:24:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60716646/podcast_7_17_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20781415" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6c65e4d8-cc3b-4841-b391-3be8afdcd19f/6c65e4d8-cc3b-4841-b391-3be8afdcd19f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6c65e4d8-cc3b-4841-b391-3be8afdcd19f/6c65e4d8-cc3b-4841-b391-3be8afdcd19f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6c65e4d8-cc3b-4841-b391-3be8afdcd19f/6c65e4d8-cc3b-4841-b391-3be8afdcd19f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Governor Jim Justice with high praise for Donald Trump at the RNC in Milwaukee
--Republican lawmakers are examining the Governor's desire to cut another five percent from the state income tax
--A West Virginia native...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice with high praise for Donald Trump at the RNC in Milwaukee<br />--Republican lawmakers are examining the Governor's desire to cut another five percent from the state income tax<br />--A West Virginia native will become the state's first woman in space<br />--In Sports: Professional baseball reaps a lot of talent out of the Mountain State in 2024]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>866</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-16-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-16-24--60705172</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice and other state leaders react to the attempted assassination of former President Trump<br />--Three Morgantown residents share their experience of being seated only feat away from Trump when the gunfire started<br />--The heat wave continues across West Virginia<br />--In Sports: More Mountaineers taken in the MLB draft ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60705172</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:24:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60705172/podcast_7_16_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22177744" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ae635c92-65e4-47b7-9a60-4aff648d38da/ae635c92-65e4-47b7-9a60-4aff648d38da.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ae635c92-65e4-47b7-9a60-4aff648d38da/ae635c92-65e4-47b7-9a60-4aff648d38da.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ae635c92-65e4-47b7-9a60-4aff648d38da/ae635c92-65e4-47b7-9a60-4aff648d38da.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Governor Jim Justice and other state leaders react to the attempted assassination of former President Trump
--Three Morgantown residents share their experience of being seated only feat away from Trump when the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice and other state leaders react to the attempted assassination of former President Trump<br />--Three Morgantown residents share their experience of being seated only feat away from Trump when the gunfire started<br />--The heat wave continues across West Virginia<br />--In Sports: More Mountaineers taken in the MLB draft ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>924</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-15-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-15-24--60694907</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Full coverage of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump<br />--President Biden reacts to the incident with an address from the Oval Office<br />--The Legislature will examine whether another five percent reduction in income tax is possible in W.Va. <br />--In Sports: J.J. Wetherholt goes in the MLB draft as the 7th overall pick to St. Louis <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60694907</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:29:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60694907/podcast_7_15_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21977104" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/87aecfe3-f0c4-43ad-a94e-7bcc8833f33f/87aecfe3-f0c4-43ad-a94e-7bcc8833f33f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/87aecfe3-f0c4-43ad-a94e-7bcc8833f33f/87aecfe3-f0c4-43ad-a94e-7bcc8833f33f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/87aecfe3-f0c4-43ad-a94e-7bcc8833f33f/87aecfe3-f0c4-43ad-a94e-7bcc8833f33f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Full coverage of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
--President Biden reacts to the incident with an address from the Oval Office
--The Legislature will examine whether another five percent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Full coverage of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump<br />--President Biden reacts to the incident with an address from the Oval Office<br />--The Legislature will examine whether another five percent reduction in income tax is possible in W.Va. <br />--In Sports: J.J. 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url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60608126/podcast_7_5_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19055911" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1ae9c7e8-be0f-42e4-839e-70eaa73ce26c/1ae9c7e8-be0f-42e4-839e-70eaa73ce26c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1ae9c7e8-be0f-42e4-839e-70eaa73ce26c/1ae9c7e8-be0f-42e4-839e-70eaa73ce26c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1ae9c7e8-be0f-42e4-839e-70eaa73ce26c/1ae9c7e8-be0f-42e4-839e-70eaa73ce26c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A judge refuses to allow a cases against a former Harrison County boarding school to be moved to another jurisdiction
--Lowe's will direce $200,000 toward renovations at two West Virginia fire departments
--The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A judge refuses to allow a cases against a former Harrison County boarding school to be moved to another jurisdiction<br />--Lowe's will direce $200,000 toward renovations at two West Virginia fire departments<br />--The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta continues to draw big crowd despite dodging thunderstorms<br />--In Sports: the Reds sweep the Yankees in New York<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>794</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-4-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-4-24--60598305</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's the 4th of July and all across West Virginia the celebration of Independence is on<br />--Senate Finance Committee Chairman Eric Tarr says another income tax cut sought by the Governor is premature<br />--The West Virginia DNR has introduced a new 10 member diving team to serve the state<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia Junior Amateur Golf tournament wraps up at Canaan Valley<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60598305</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:24:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60598305/podcast_7_4_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19169398" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ff3546c3-47fc-46d2-a8f1-fac116843c1e/ff3546c3-47fc-46d2-a8f1-fac116843c1e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ff3546c3-47fc-46d2-a8f1-fac116843c1e/ff3546c3-47fc-46d2-a8f1-fac116843c1e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ff3546c3-47fc-46d2-a8f1-fac116843c1e/ff3546c3-47fc-46d2-a8f1-fac116843c1e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It's the 4th of July and all across West Virginia the celebration of Independence is on
--Senate Finance Committee Chairman Eric Tarr says another income tax cut sought by the Governor is premature
--The West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's the 4th of July and all across West Virginia the celebration of Independence is on<br />--Senate Finance Committee Chairman Eric Tarr says another income tax cut sought by the Governor is premature<br />--The West Virginia DNR has introduced a new 10 member diving team to serve the state<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia Junior Amateur Golf tournament wraps up at Canaan Valley<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>799</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-3-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-3-24--60587146</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--NTSB out with more on that plane crash of an aircraft due to stop in Charleston on the way to Florida<br />--Governor Jim Justice says there's no reason to wait to cut the state income tax another five-percent<br />--It's day one of Charleston's biggest party, the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta<br />--In Sports: The Big XII preseason football poll is out <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60587146</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:27:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60587146/podcast_7_3_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19666609" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ddbc8113-dc8c-4167-8c58-e5fd6f68ad42/ddbc8113-dc8c-4167-8c58-e5fd6f68ad42.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ddbc8113-dc8c-4167-8c58-e5fd6f68ad42/ddbc8113-dc8c-4167-8c58-e5fd6f68ad42.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ddbc8113-dc8c-4167-8c58-e5fd6f68ad42/ddbc8113-dc8c-4167-8c58-e5fd6f68ad42.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--NTSB out with more on that plane crash of an aircraft due to stop in Charleston on the way to Florida
--Governor Jim Justice says there's no reason to wait to cut the state income tax another five-percent
--It's day...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--NTSB out with more on that plane crash of an aircraft due to stop in Charleston on the way to Florida<br />--Governor Jim Justice says there's no reason to wait to cut the state income tax another five-percent<br />--It's day one of Charleston's biggest party, the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta<br />--In Sports: The Big XII preseason football poll is out <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>820</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-2-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-2-24--60577235</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Jim Justice says revenues are so strong it may trigger another cut to the state's income tax<br />--The new fiscal year brings a new level of starting pay for Corrections Officers in West Virginia<br />--The longtime President of Concord University will retire<br />--In Sports, a coach talks about preparing a WVU runner for the Paris Olympic games<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60577235</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:03:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60577235/podcast_7_2_24_update_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18870319" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2c0fbb55-bad1-40dc-9cf8-d4aed69d3396/2c0fbb55-bad1-40dc-9cf8-d4aed69d3396.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2c0fbb55-bad1-40dc-9cf8-d4aed69d3396/2c0fbb55-bad1-40dc-9cf8-d4aed69d3396.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2c0fbb55-bad1-40dc-9cf8-d4aed69d3396/2c0fbb55-bad1-40dc-9cf8-d4aed69d3396.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Jim Justice says revenues are so strong it may trigger another cut to the state's income tax
--The new fiscal year brings a new level of starting pay for Corrections Officers in West Virginia
--The longtime...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Jim Justice says revenues are so strong it may trigger another cut to the state's income tax<br />--The new fiscal year brings a new level of starting pay for Corrections Officers in West Virginia<br />--The longtime President of Concord University will retire<br />--In Sports, a coach talks about preparing a WVU runner for the Paris Olympic games<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>787</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-1-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-1-24--60564135</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--July 1st brings an end to the pop tax in West Virginia<br />--Campus Carry is also now legal in West Virginia<br />--Charleston is moving ahead with a plan to reimagine the city's riverfront area<br />--In Sports: Another with WVU ties is headed to the Olympics in Paris<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60564135</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:28:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60564135/podcast_7_1_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18983179" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fc96917d-e28a-4d7f-bb76-b6a81b8fdb80/fc96917d-e28a-4d7f-bb76-b6a81b8fdb80.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fc96917d-e28a-4d7f-bb76-b6a81b8fdb80/fc96917d-e28a-4d7f-bb76-b6a81b8fdb80.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fc96917d-e28a-4d7f-bb76-b6a81b8fdb80/fc96917d-e28a-4d7f-bb76-b6a81b8fdb80.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--July 1st brings an end to the pop tax in West Virginia
--Campus Carry is also now legal in West Virginia
--Charleston is moving ahead with a plan to reimagine the city's riverfront area
--In Sports: Another with WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--July 1st brings an end to the pop tax in West Virginia<br />--Campus Carry is also now legal in West Virginia<br />--Charleston is moving ahead with a plan to reimagine the city's riverfront area<br />--In Sports: Another with WVU ties is headed to the Olympics in Paris<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>791</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-28-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-28-24--60537356</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A document signed by Abraham Lincoln about the early formation of West Virginia is coming back to the Mountain State<br />--One of the most familiar voices on the air in the Elkins area retires today after almost five decades on the radio<br />--Bids for a Nicholas County school destroyed in the 2016 flood came in below budget<br />--In Sports: Two West Virginia natives are headed to professional basketball]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60537356</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:39:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60537356/podcast_6_28_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21768940" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/381f4220-e7f8-45f0-a18e-9bbd8f7f844d/381f4220-e7f8-45f0-a18e-9bbd8f7f844d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/381f4220-e7f8-45f0-a18e-9bbd8f7f844d/381f4220-e7f8-45f0-a18e-9bbd8f7f844d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/381f4220-e7f8-45f0-a18e-9bbd8f7f844d/381f4220-e7f8-45f0-a18e-9bbd8f7f844d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A document signed by Abraham Lincoln about the early formation of West Virginia is coming back to the Mountain State
--One of the most familiar voices on the air in the Elkins area retires today after almost five...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A document signed by Abraham Lincoln about the early formation of West Virginia is coming back to the Mountain State<br />--One of the most familiar voices on the air in the Elkins area retires today after almost five decades on the radio<br />--Bids for a Nicholas County school destroyed in the 2016 flood came in below budget<br />--In Sports: Two West Virginia natives are headed to professional basketball]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-27-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-27-24--60526014</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Two Texas men are charged with murdering a West Virginia woman<br />--The Justice Family businesses have reached a settlement with lender Carter Banks<br />--Trump and Biden square off tonight in the first Presidential debate<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia winners of the Johnny Bench Awards are recognized in Cincinnati <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60526014</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:33:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60526014/podcast_6_27_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21499957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4622bb64-7ab5-4269-99a9-6271e0230a36/4622bb64-7ab5-4269-99a9-6271e0230a36.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4622bb64-7ab5-4269-99a9-6271e0230a36/4622bb64-7ab5-4269-99a9-6271e0230a36.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4622bb64-7ab5-4269-99a9-6271e0230a36/4622bb64-7ab5-4269-99a9-6271e0230a36.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Two Texas men are charged with murdering a West Virginia woman
--The Justice Family businesses have reached a settlement with lender Carter Banks
--Trump and Biden square off tonight in the first Presidential debate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Two Texas men are charged with murdering a West Virginia woman<br />--The Justice Family businesses have reached a settlement with lender Carter Banks<br />--Trump and Biden square off tonight in the first Presidential debate<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia winners of the Johnny Bench Awards are recognized in Cincinnati <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-26-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-26-24--60514337</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Nicholas County is ready to get the final project started stemming from the 2016 flood<br />--Secretary of Arts, Culture, and History Randall Reid-Smith defends the decision to include Babydog in the historical murals in the Capitol Rotunda<br />--Some West Virginia auto dealers are impacted by a global software hack<br />--In Sports: Summer workouts are in full swing for high school football teams <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60514337</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:31:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60514337/podcast_6_26_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22308787" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a5de7cfc-57b3-4c71-ab27-66297a069dea/a5de7cfc-57b3-4c71-ab27-66297a069dea.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a5de7cfc-57b3-4c71-ab27-66297a069dea/a5de7cfc-57b3-4c71-ab27-66297a069dea.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a5de7cfc-57b3-4c71-ab27-66297a069dea/a5de7cfc-57b3-4c71-ab27-66297a069dea.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Nicholas County is ready to get the final project started stemming from the 2016 flood
--Secretary of Arts, Culture, and History Randall Reid-Smith defends the decision to include Babydog in the historical murals in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Nicholas County is ready to get the final project started stemming from the 2016 flood<br />--Secretary of Arts, Culture, and History Randall Reid-Smith defends the decision to include Babydog in the historical murals in the Capitol Rotunda<br />--Some West Virginia auto dealers are impacted by a global software hack<br />--In Sports: Summer workouts are in full swing for high school football teams <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-25-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-25-24--60500779</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A mother in Putnam County is charged in the death of her infant child<br />--The U.S. Attorney for northern W.Va. says elder fraud continues to be a growing problem in the state<br />--Governor Justice says he had nothing to do with the mural which seems to contain a rendering of Babydog<br />--In Sports: Champions crowned in college baseball and the NHL<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60500779</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:25:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60500779/podcast_6_25_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22451116" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/397da802-884f-46ad-bd67-02c21f619f27/397da802-884f-46ad-bd67-02c21f619f27.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/397da802-884f-46ad-bd67-02c21f619f27/397da802-884f-46ad-bd67-02c21f619f27.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/397da802-884f-46ad-bd67-02c21f619f27/397da802-884f-46ad-bd67-02c21f619f27.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A mother in Putnam County is charged in the death of her infant child
--The U.S. Attorney for northern W.Va. says elder fraud continues to be a growing problem in the state
--Governor Justice says he had nothing to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A mother in Putnam County is charged in the death of her infant child<br />--The U.S. Attorney for northern W.Va. says elder fraud continues to be a growing problem in the state<br />--Governor Justice says he had nothing to do with the mural which seems to contain a rendering of Babydog<br />--In Sports: Champions crowned in college baseball and the NHL<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>936</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-24-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-24-24--60487889</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A study takes a look at the impact of last year's train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio <br />--Gas is flowing through the MVP and it's a milestone for the state's natural gas industry<br />--A woman uses her daughter's tragic death to hopefully improve the lives of others<br />--In Sports: WVU's new baseball coach addresses the media and the College World Series ends tonight<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60487889</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:31:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60487889/podcast_6_24_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21188965" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/02b95e75-6fad-41e5-ad3d-d116ad62fd86/02b95e75-6fad-41e5-ad3d-d116ad62fd86.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/02b95e75-6fad-41e5-ad3d-d116ad62fd86/02b95e75-6fad-41e5-ad3d-d116ad62fd86.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/02b95e75-6fad-41e5-ad3d-d116ad62fd86/02b95e75-6fad-41e5-ad3d-d116ad62fd86.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A study takes a look at the impact of last year's train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio 
--Gas is flowing through the MVP and it's a milestone for the state's natural gas industry
--A woman uses her daughter's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A study takes a look at the impact of last year's train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio <br />--Gas is flowing through the MVP and it's a milestone for the state's natural gas industry<br />--A woman uses her daughter's tragic death to hopefully improve the lives of others<br />--In Sports: WVU's new baseball coach addresses the media and the College World Series ends tonight<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-21-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-21-24--60460485</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Parents are charged in Lincoln County after a child drowns and a second is injured after wandering into a nearby pond<br />--Plenty of West Virginia Day activities celebrated the state's 161st Anniversary on Thursday<br />--A Calhoun County woman wins the state's hot dog sauce contest on an old receipe from her mom<br />--In Sports: Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics will celebrate an NBA title in Boston with a parade today]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60460485</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:26:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60460485/podcast_6_21_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21088645" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4f758405-3484-43b7-977e-f3fac58c4ef0/4f758405-3484-43b7-977e-f3fac58c4ef0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4f758405-3484-43b7-977e-f3fac58c4ef0/4f758405-3484-43b7-977e-f3fac58c4ef0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4f758405-3484-43b7-977e-f3fac58c4ef0/4f758405-3484-43b7-977e-f3fac58c4ef0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Parents are charged in Lincoln County after a child drowns and a second is injured after wandering into a nearby pond
--Plenty of West Virginia Day activities celebrated the state's 161st Anniversary on Thursday
--A...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Parents are charged in Lincoln County after a child drowns and a second is injured after wandering into a nearby pond<br />--Plenty of West Virginia Day activities celebrated the state's 161st Anniversary on Thursday<br />--A Calhoun County woman wins the state's hot dog sauce contest on an old receipe from her mom<br />--In Sports: Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics will celebrate an NBA title in Boston with a parade today]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>879</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  6-20-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-20-24--60447997</link><guid 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language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/90b1cbcb-ff94-46a1-b6a8-45d284e4927a/90b1cbcb-ff94-46a1-b6a8-45d284e4927a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-18-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-18-24--60421906</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60421906</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:31:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60421906/metronews_this_morning_6_18_24.mp3" length="22798474" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/62e93905-2fe3-4e4d-80db-1108ad0ff9e7/62e93905-2fe3-4e4d-80db-1108ad0ff9e7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/62e93905-2fe3-4e4d-80db-1108ad0ff9e7/62e93905-2fe3-4e4d-80db-1108ad0ff9e7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/62e93905-2fe3-4e4d-80db-1108ad0ff9e7/62e93905-2fe3-4e4d-80db-1108ad0ff9e7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>950</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-17-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-17-24--60409605</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A man is in custody from a weekend shooting in Mercer County which left four wounded, including a five-year old-<br />-A former manufacturing site in Charleston is about to transform into a modern innovation center<br />--Kanawha County has the state's first all electric school bus, produced in Kanawha County, ready to haul students in the fall<br />--In Sports: A nailbiter to decide the North-South All Star Football Game over the weekend]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60409605</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:31:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60409605/podcast_6_17_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22998487" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf121137-0c19-4a1a-8fc8-38550b9fdc75/bf121137-0c19-4a1a-8fc8-38550b9fdc75.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf121137-0c19-4a1a-8fc8-38550b9fdc75/bf121137-0c19-4a1a-8fc8-38550b9fdc75.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf121137-0c19-4a1a-8fc8-38550b9fdc75/bf121137-0c19-4a1a-8fc8-38550b9fdc75.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A man is in custody from a weekend shooting in Mercer County which left four wounded, including a five-year old-
-A former manufacturing site in Charleston is about to transform into a modern innovation center...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A man is in custody from a weekend shooting in Mercer County which left four wounded, including a five-year old-<br />-A former manufacturing site in Charleston is about to transform into a modern innovation center<br />--Kanawha County has the state's first all electric school bus, produced in Kanawha County, ready to haul students in the fall<br />--In Sports: A nailbiter to decide the North-South All Star Football Game over the weekend]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>959</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-14-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-14-24--60383153</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Plans to temporarily close Paden City High School draw fire from the community<br />--Marshall's Memorial Fountain is nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places<br />--Money used for bond in a high profile Kanawha County case is now seized as prosecutors believe it may have been profits from human trafficking<br />--In Sports: It's North-South All Star weekend]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60383153</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:26:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60383153/podcast_6_14_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17955526" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b8751e28-14a8-4f6d-a96c-07f6d860433f/b8751e28-14a8-4f6d-a96c-07f6d860433f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b8751e28-14a8-4f6d-a96c-07f6d860433f/b8751e28-14a8-4f6d-a96c-07f6d860433f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b8751e28-14a8-4f6d-a96c-07f6d860433f/b8751e28-14a8-4f6d-a96c-07f6d860433f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Plans to temporarily close Paden City High School draw fire from the community
--Marshall's Memorial Fountain is nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places
--Money used for bond in a high...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Plans to temporarily close Paden City High School draw fire from the community<br />--Marshall's Memorial Fountain is nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places<br />--Money used for bond in a high profile Kanawha County case is now seized as prosecutors believe it may have been profits from human trafficking<br />--In Sports: It's North-South All Star weekend]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>749</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-13-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-13-24--60371517</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The death of Jerry West is felt from the deep hollows of southern West Virginia to Hollywood hills<br />--A Beckley woman is charged in the overdose death of two-year old twins<br />--The state Department of Education approves a plan of action for a troubled Berkeley County school<br />--In Sports, Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics are poised to win an NBA title]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60371517</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:32:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60371517/podcast_6_13_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19010767" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c035a3ad-00bd-4aab-8576-f5cb7b2b278d/c035a3ad-00bd-4aab-8576-f5cb7b2b278d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c035a3ad-00bd-4aab-8576-f5cb7b2b278d/c035a3ad-00bd-4aab-8576-f5cb7b2b278d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c035a3ad-00bd-4aab-8576-f5cb7b2b278d/c035a3ad-00bd-4aab-8576-f5cb7b2b278d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The death of Jerry West is felt from the deep hollows of southern West Virginia to Hollywood hills
--A Beckley woman is charged in the overdose death of two-year old twins
--The state Department of Education approves...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The death of Jerry West is felt from the deep hollows of southern West Virginia to Hollywood hills<br />--A Beckley woman is charged in the overdose death of two-year old twins<br />--The state Department of Education approves a plan of action for a troubled Berkeley County school<br />--In Sports, Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics are poised to win an NBA title]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-12-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-12-24--60360024</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A new manufacturing site is taking shape in Jackson County<br />--Lawmakers are looking at state run hospitals across the state<br />--Students at a couple of Wetzel County schools will be impacted by environmental concerns<br />--In Sports: Former Mountaineer Quincy Wilson will help resurrect a long dormant football program in Ohio]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60360024</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:23:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60360024/podcast_6_12_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18316678" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c2bee2d3-a21c-4ef7-9fed-19112c45df5c/c2bee2d3-a21c-4ef7-9fed-19112c45df5c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c2bee2d3-a21c-4ef7-9fed-19112c45df5c/c2bee2d3-a21c-4ef7-9fed-19112c45df5c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c2bee2d3-a21c-4ef7-9fed-19112c45df5c/c2bee2d3-a21c-4ef7-9fed-19112c45df5c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A new manufacturing site is taking shape in Jackson County
--Lawmakers are looking at state run hospitals across the state
--Students at a couple of Wetzel County schools will be impacted by environmental concerns...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A new manufacturing site is taking shape in Jackson County<br />--Lawmakers are looking at state run hospitals across the state<br />--Students at a couple of Wetzel County schools will be impacted by environmental concerns<br />--In Sports: Former Mountaineer Quincy Wilson will help resurrect a long dormant football program in Ohio]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>764</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-11-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-11-24--60348655</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A major honor for a West Virginia chef<br />--Wheeling University has turned a corner and won't have to close<br />--Natural Gas will soon flow through the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br />--In Sports: WVU football gets two highly touted prospects and practice is ongoing for the North-South All Star Game]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60348655</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:31:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60348655/podcast_6_11_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17566159" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1dde35a4-e0cd-453c-80c7-6a93e932c46c/1dde35a4-e0cd-453c-80c7-6a93e932c46c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A major honor for a West Virginia chef
--Wheeling University has turned a corner and won't have to close
--Natural Gas will soon flow through the Mountain Valley Pipeline
--In Sports: WVU football gets two highly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A major honor for a West Virginia chef<br />--Wheeling University has turned a corner and won't have to close<br />--Natural Gas will soon flow through the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br />--In Sports: WVU football gets two highly touted prospects and practice is ongoing for the North-South All Star Game]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>732</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-10-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-10-24--60338140</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Third Grade Success Act crosses the one-year milestone<br />--Governor Jim Justice talks about the need to tighten up on home school requirements in the wake of a teen's death in Boone County. <br />--A Charleston chef is up for a high honor nationally<br />--In Sports:  A valiant effort by WVU baseball, but ultimately it was North Carolina who prevailed in the Super Regional<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60338140</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:32:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60338140/podcast_6_10_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17387464" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1f35139-3b91-4083-be1c-7d5c1bd10090/a1f35139-3b91-4083-be1c-7d5c1bd10090.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1f35139-3b91-4083-be1c-7d5c1bd10090/a1f35139-3b91-4083-be1c-7d5c1bd10090.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1f35139-3b91-4083-be1c-7d5c1bd10090/a1f35139-3b91-4083-be1c-7d5c1bd10090.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The Third Grade Success Act crosses the one-year milestone
--Governor Jim Justice talks about the need to tighten up on home school requirements in the wake of a teen's death in Boone County. 
--A Charleston chef is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Third Grade Success Act crosses the one-year milestone<br />--Governor Jim Justice talks about the need to tighten up on home school requirements in the wake of a teen's death in Boone County. <br />--A Charleston chef is up for a high honor nationally<br />--In Sports:  A valiant effort by WVU baseball, but ultimately it was North Carolina who prevailed in the Super Regional<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>725</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-7-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-7-24--60309303</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Justice Administration lays out all of the information they have regarding a probe into the state's actions prior to the death of a Boone County teen<br />--Another tornado touchdown confirmed in West Virginia, this time in the eastern panhandle<br />--A milestone for Vandalia Health<br />--In Sports: WVU faces North Carolina with a trip to the College World Series on the line<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60309303</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:25:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60309303/podcast_6_7_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20721223" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ea844ee3-6fc7-4ed5-be59-a6741f19b8cd/ea844ee3-6fc7-4ed5-be59-a6741f19b8cd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ea844ee3-6fc7-4ed5-be59-a6741f19b8cd/ea844ee3-6fc7-4ed5-be59-a6741f19b8cd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ea844ee3-6fc7-4ed5-be59-a6741f19b8cd/ea844ee3-6fc7-4ed5-be59-a6741f19b8cd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The Justice Administration lays out all of the information they have regarding a probe into the state's actions prior to the death of a Boone County teen
--Another tornado touchdown confirmed in West Virginia, this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Justice Administration lays out all of the information they have regarding a probe into the state's actions prior to the death of a Boone County teen<br />--Another tornado touchdown confirmed in West Virginia, this time in the eastern panhandle<br />--A milestone for Vandalia Health<br />--In Sports: WVU faces North Carolina with a trip to the College World Series on the line<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>864</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-6-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-6-24--60298084</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A Justice Administration press conference over the state's handling of a case where a teen died will be allowed <br />--State Senator Chandler Swope files a formal challenge over the primary election results in Mingo County<br />--It's the 80th Anniversary of the D-DAy invasion of Normandy, France<br />--In Sports:  The Mountaineers have arrived in Chapel Hill in preparation for the NCAA Baseball Super Regional<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60298084</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:35:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60298084/podcast_6_6_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21750757" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fad5ea75-a337-4374-9676-a961013ad5b2/fad5ea75-a337-4374-9676-a961013ad5b2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fad5ea75-a337-4374-9676-a961013ad5b2/fad5ea75-a337-4374-9676-a961013ad5b2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fad5ea75-a337-4374-9676-a961013ad5b2/fad5ea75-a337-4374-9676-a961013ad5b2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A Justice Administration press conference over the state's handling of a case where a teen died will be allowed 
--State Senator Chandler Swope files a formal challenge over the primary election results in Mingo...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A Justice Administration press conference over the state's handling of a case where a teen died will be allowed <br />--State Senator Chandler Swope files a formal challenge over the primary election results in Mingo County<br />--It's the 80th Anniversary of the D-DAy invasion of Normandy, France<br />--In Sports:  The Mountaineers have arrived in Chapel Hill in preparation for the NCAA Baseball Super Regional<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-5-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-5-24--60284552</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The GOP is closing ranks after a rough and tumble primary for Governor<br />--The Cabell County school board attempts to mend fences and retool their levy for another run. <br />--A grieving mother says somebody knows who murdered her son and she wants them to come forward<br />--In Sports: Randy Mazey says the assignment for WVU Baseball is a tall one if they want to get to Omaha <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60284552</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:32:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60284552/podcast_6_5_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23011654" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/28e4356f-4eb1-416d-bc61-68544ceec101/28e4356f-4eb1-416d-bc61-68544ceec101.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/28e4356f-4eb1-416d-bc61-68544ceec101/28e4356f-4eb1-416d-bc61-68544ceec101.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/28e4356f-4eb1-416d-bc61-68544ceec101/28e4356f-4eb1-416d-bc61-68544ceec101.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The GOP is closing ranks after a rough and tumble primary for Governor
--The Cabell County school board attempts to mend fences and retool their levy for another run. 
--A grieving mother says somebody knows who...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The GOP is closing ranks after a rough and tumble primary for Governor<br />--The Cabell County school board attempts to mend fences and retool their levy for another run. <br />--A grieving mother says somebody knows who murdered her son and she wants them to come forward<br />--In Sports: Randy Mazey says the assignment for WVU Baseball is a tall one if they want to get to Omaha <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>959</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-4-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-4-24--60272508</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Senator Manchin says he's not running for anything, but also says he never rules anything out<br />--An EMS unit in Harrison County is closed down<br />--State revenues continue to soar above estimates<br />--In Sports:  Chapel Hill, NC will be the setting for WVU Baseball's next step toward Omaha<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60272508</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:31:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60272508/podcast_6_4_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22587802" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eae86ba3-3021-44a7-bf8b-88d0428844e4/eae86ba3-3021-44a7-bf8b-88d0428844e4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eae86ba3-3021-44a7-bf8b-88d0428844e4/eae86ba3-3021-44a7-bf8b-88d0428844e4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eae86ba3-3021-44a7-bf8b-88d0428844e4/eae86ba3-3021-44a7-bf8b-88d0428844e4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Senator Manchin says he's not running for anything, but also says he never rules anything out
--An EMS unit in Harrison County is closed down
--State revenues continue to soar above estimates
--In Sports:  Chapel...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Senator Manchin says he's not running for anything, but also says he never rules anything out<br />--An EMS unit in Harrison County is closed down<br />--State revenues continue to soar above estimates<br />--In Sports:  Chapel Hill, NC will be the setting for WVU Baseball's next step toward Omaha<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>942</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-3-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-3-24--60261046</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--FEMA to open a field office in Summersville to aid in tornado recovery<br />--Two are dead after a weekend house explosion and fire in Ritchie County<br />--Senator Manchin speaks about his reasons for leaving the Democratic Party<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineer baseball team makes history winning the Tucson Regional]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60261046</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:29:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60261046/podcast_6_3_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22224769" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f63433fe-368f-4b2c-906f-c50310801268/f63433fe-368f-4b2c-906f-c50310801268.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f63433fe-368f-4b2c-906f-c50310801268/f63433fe-368f-4b2c-906f-c50310801268.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f63433fe-368f-4b2c-906f-c50310801268/f63433fe-368f-4b2c-906f-c50310801268.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--FEMA to open a field office in Summersville to aid in tornado recovery
--Two are dead after a weekend house explosion and fire in Ritchie County
--Senator Manchin speaks about his reasons for leaving the Democratic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--FEMA to open a field office in Summersville to aid in tornado recovery<br />--Two are dead after a weekend house explosion and fire in Ritchie County<br />--Senator Manchin speaks about his reasons for leaving the Democratic Party<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineer baseball team makes history winning the Tucson Regional]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>926</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-31-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-31-24--60233343</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A New York jury convicts Donald Trump on all 34 counts, West Virginia reacts<br />--Bond remains at $250,000 for a Boone County woman charged in the neglect death of her teenage child<br />--A group of Kanawha County students say goodbye to eight years in portable classrooms<br />--In Sports: the state high school baseball tournament is underway<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60233343</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 10:27:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60233343/podcast_5_31_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23627995" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22db4bc9-bf2f-4f3c-b36f-e4a292448ec1/22db4bc9-bf2f-4f3c-b36f-e4a292448ec1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22db4bc9-bf2f-4f3c-b36f-e4a292448ec1/22db4bc9-bf2f-4f3c-b36f-e4a292448ec1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22db4bc9-bf2f-4f3c-b36f-e4a292448ec1/22db4bc9-bf2f-4f3c-b36f-e4a292448ec1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A New York jury convicts Donald Trump on all 34 counts, West Virginia reacts
--Bond remains at $250,000 for a Boone County woman charged in the neglect death of her teenage child
--A group of Kanawha County students...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A New York jury convicts Donald Trump on all 34 counts, West Virginia reacts<br />--Bond remains at $250,000 for a Boone County woman charged in the neglect death of her teenage child<br />--A group of Kanawha County students say goodbye to eight years in portable classrooms<br />--In Sports: the state high school baseball tournament is underway<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>985</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-30-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-30-24--60219022</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice says he's withholding judgement until the investigation is done in the case of a 14 year old's death in Boone County<br />--The WVU Board of Governors hires a national firm to help in the search for the next WVU President<br />--Those record 15 confirmed tornadoes may have been higher according to NWS<br />--IN Sports: the state high school baseball tournament gets started this evening in Charleston<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60219022</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 10:25:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60219022/podcast_5_30_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21162004" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/69010c17-853c-4d4a-aa5d-545d32f5ce1a/69010c17-853c-4d4a-aa5d-545d32f5ce1a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/69010c17-853c-4d4a-aa5d-545d32f5ce1a/69010c17-853c-4d4a-aa5d-545d32f5ce1a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/69010c17-853c-4d4a-aa5d-545d32f5ce1a/69010c17-853c-4d4a-aa5d-545d32f5ce1a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Governor Jim Justice says he's withholding judgement until the investigation is done in the case of a 14 year old's death in Boone County
--The WVU Board of Governors hires a national firm to help in the search for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice says he's withholding judgement until the investigation is done in the case of a 14 year old's death in Boone County<br />--The WVU Board of Governors hires a national firm to help in the search for the next WVU President<br />--Those record 15 confirmed tornadoes may have been higher according to NWS<br />--IN Sports: the state high school baseball tournament gets started this evening in Charleston<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>882</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-29-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-29-24--60207125</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A key figure in the state's beleaguered child welfare programs is leaving<br />--Alumni of a small elementary school in Charleston about to close get one last walk through the halls<br />--Those who met late basketball legend Bill Walton last fall in Charleston fondly remember him<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia Amateur will wrap up today]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60207125</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 10:24:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60207125/podcast_5_29_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23361520" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cd7a8fc8-a736-4654-9f41-ea7a846b8f79/cd7a8fc8-a736-4654-9f41-ea7a846b8f79.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cd7a8fc8-a736-4654-9f41-ea7a846b8f79/cd7a8fc8-a736-4654-9f41-ea7a846b8f79.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cd7a8fc8-a736-4654-9f41-ea7a846b8f79/cd7a8fc8-a736-4654-9f41-ea7a846b8f79.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A key figure in the state's beleaguered child welfare programs is leaving
--Alumni of a small elementary school in Charleston about to close get one last walk through the halls
--Those who met late basketball legend...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A key figure in the state's beleaguered child welfare programs is leaving<br />--Alumni of a small elementary school in Charleston about to close get one last walk through the halls<br />--Those who met late basketball legend Bill Walton last fall in Charleston fondly remember him<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia Amateur will wrap up today]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>974</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-28-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-28-24--60196038</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--2024 is now a record year for tornadoes in West Virginia, with now the 15th confirmed touchdown<br />--West Virginians remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day<br />--The state works to pick up some of the slack from the disastrous FAFSA rollout<br />--In Sports: WVU Baseball headed to the desert to begin play the postseason]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60196038</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 10:24:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60196038/podcast_5_28_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22489363" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/25e3f29c-e665-43a8-8fef-905e042e3c71/25e3f29c-e665-43a8-8fef-905e042e3c71.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/25e3f29c-e665-43a8-8fef-905e042e3c71/25e3f29c-e665-43a8-8fef-905e042e3c71.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/25e3f29c-e665-43a8-8fef-905e042e3c71/25e3f29c-e665-43a8-8fef-905e042e3c71.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--2024 is now a record year for tornadoes in West Virginia, with now the 15th confirmed touchdown
--West Virginians remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day
--The state works to pick up some of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--2024 is now a record year for tornadoes in West Virginia, with now the 15th confirmed touchdown<br />--West Virginians remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day<br />--The state works to pick up some of the slack from the disastrous FAFSA rollout<br />--In Sports: WVU Baseball headed to the desert to begin play the postseason]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>937</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-27-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-27-24--60186254</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's Memorial Day and ceremonies are planned to honor those killed in service to the nation<br />--The holiday is starting with thousands of power outages as a result of violent weekend weather<br />--Governor Justice talks about the recent special session of the Legislature<br />--In Sports; Mountaineer baseball finds out at noon what region they will draw to compete in the NCAA baseball tourney<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60186254</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 10:39:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60186254/podcast_5_27_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20983309" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d36c4508-724f-4a1f-91f4-40f3250a56b3/d36c4508-724f-4a1f-91f4-40f3250a56b3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d36c4508-724f-4a1f-91f4-40f3250a56b3/d36c4508-724f-4a1f-91f4-40f3250a56b3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d36c4508-724f-4a1f-91f4-40f3250a56b3/d36c4508-724f-4a1f-91f4-40f3250a56b3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--It's Memorial Day and ceremonies are planned to honor those killed in service to the nation
--The holiday is starting with thousands of power outages as a result of violent weekend weather
--Governor Justice talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--It's Memorial Day and ceremonies are planned to honor those killed in service to the nation<br />--The holiday is starting with thousands of power outages as a result of violent weekend weather<br />--Governor Justice talks about the recent special session of the Legislature<br />--In Sports; Mountaineer baseball finds out at noon what region they will draw to compete in the NCAA baseball tourney<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>875</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-24-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-24-24--60159188</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The death of a Boone County girl sparks more questions than answers<br />--A school bus driver is charged with impaired driving with children on board<br />--This weekend marks the 47th annual Vandalia Gathering at the Capitol<br />--In Sports: Three champions are crowned in high school softball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60159188</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 10:23:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60159188/podcast_5_24_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18545533" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/006cb937-565f-4138-905c-d50b4de97b9f/006cb937-565f-4138-905c-d50b4de97b9f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/006cb937-565f-4138-905c-d50b4de97b9f/006cb937-565f-4138-905c-d50b4de97b9f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/006cb937-565f-4138-905c-d50b4de97b9f/006cb937-565f-4138-905c-d50b4de97b9f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The death of a Boone County girl sparks more questions than answers
--A school bus driver is charged with impaired driving with children on board
--This weekend marks the 47th annual Vandalia Gathering at the Capitol...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The death of a Boone County girl sparks more questions than answers<br />--A school bus driver is charged with impaired driving with children on board<br />--This weekend marks the 47th annual Vandalia Gathering at the Capitol<br />--In Sports: Three champions are crowned in high school softball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>773</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-23-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-23-24--60147441</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Run for the Wall arrives in West Virginia on their way to Washington<br />--A disaster declaration from the White House for the April storms across West Virginia<br />--Capito rips into the Biden Administration for a lack of support for Israel<br />--In Sports: Championship Thursday has arrived at the state high school softball tourney]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60147441</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 10:24:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60147441/podcast_5_23_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18418252" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8e3514d0-1ff1-4640-bdd8-276ac6c3c419/8e3514d0-1ff1-4640-bdd8-276ac6c3c419.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8e3514d0-1ff1-4640-bdd8-276ac6c3c419/8e3514d0-1ff1-4640-bdd8-276ac6c3c419.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8e3514d0-1ff1-4640-bdd8-276ac6c3c419/8e3514d0-1ff1-4640-bdd8-276ac6c3c419.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The Run for the Wall arrives in West Virginia on their way to Washington
--A disaster declaration from the White House for the April storms across West Virginia
--Capito rips into the Biden Administration for a lack...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Run for the Wall arrives in West Virginia on their way to Washington<br />--A disaster declaration from the White House for the April storms across West Virginia<br />--Capito rips into the Biden Administration for a lack of support for Israel<br />--In Sports: Championship Thursday has arrived at the state high school softball tourney]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>768</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-22-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-22-24--60131408</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The special session ends with an IDD wavier bill, but well short of what the House of Delegates wanted<br />--Slain State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard honored in a ceremony in Clarksburg almost a year after his death<br />--Patrick Morrisey wins the endorsement of former President Donald Trump in his campaign for Governor<br />--In Sports: WVU falls in the opening round of the Big XII baseball tourney<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60131408</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 10:32:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60131408/podcast_5_22_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19183819" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/34b4d814-f5cf-4a10-bec9-ccb2388ba291/34b4d814-f5cf-4a10-bec9-ccb2388ba291.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The special session ends with an IDD wavier bill, but well short of what the House of Delegates wanted
--Slain State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard honored in a ceremony in Clarksburg almost a year after his death...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The special session ends with an IDD wavier bill, but well short of what the House of Delegates wanted<br />--Slain State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard honored in a ceremony in Clarksburg almost a year after his death<br />--Patrick Morrisey wins the endorsement of former President Donald Trump in his campaign for Governor<br />--In Sports: WVU falls in the opening round of the Big XII baseball tourney<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-21-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-21-24--60110496</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Special session continues at the Capitol with the most contention coming over a bill to fully fund the IDD wavier program<br />--Lawmakers take time out to remember late public servant Bob Ashley<br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams says he will not step aside as the Democratic nominee for Governor, regardless of what people want Joe Manchin to do<br />--In Sports, WVU opens play in the Big XII baseball tourney today and high school baseball regionals are underway ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60110496</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 10:26:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60110496/podcast_5_21_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19018291" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/51383310-70cf-4c87-a9d4-adb19dbca103/51383310-70cf-4c87-a9d4-adb19dbca103.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/51383310-70cf-4c87-a9d4-adb19dbca103/51383310-70cf-4c87-a9d4-adb19dbca103.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/51383310-70cf-4c87-a9d4-adb19dbca103/51383310-70cf-4c87-a9d4-adb19dbca103.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Special session continues at the Capitol with the most contention coming over a bill to fully fund the IDD wavier program
--Lawmakers take time out to remember late public servant Bob Ashley
--Huntington Mayor Steve...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Special session continues at the Capitol with the most contention coming over a bill to fully fund the IDD wavier program<br />--Lawmakers take time out to remember late public servant Bob Ashley<br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams says he will not step aside as the Democratic nominee for Governor, regardless of what people want Joe Manchin to do<br />--In Sports, WVU opens play in the Big XII baseball tourney today and high school baseball regionals are underway ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-20-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-20-24--60095529</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A special session is underway at the State Capitol<br />--The USPS puts a pause on changes to the postal system until at least next year<br />--WVU Police holdes training exercises in the weeks to come<br />--In Sports:  University of Charleston softball team opens plan in the College Softball World Series<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60095529</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 10:27:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60095529/podcast_5_20_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21235363" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6d7b4f4a-b23f-489f-99b9-c3fa99dda343/6d7b4f4a-b23f-489f-99b9-c3fa99dda343.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6d7b4f4a-b23f-489f-99b9-c3fa99dda343/6d7b4f4a-b23f-489f-99b9-c3fa99dda343.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6d7b4f4a-b23f-489f-99b9-c3fa99dda343/6d7b4f4a-b23f-489f-99b9-c3fa99dda343.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A special session is underway at the State Capitol
--The USPS puts a pause on changes to the postal system until at least next year
--WVU Police holdes training exercises in the weeks to come
--In Sports:  University...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A special session is underway at the State Capitol<br />--The USPS puts a pause on changes to the postal system until at least next year<br />--WVU Police holdes training exercises in the weeks to come<br />--In Sports:  University of Charleston softball team opens plan in the College Softball World Series<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-17-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-17-24--60069482</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Leadership of the WV First Foundation begins the groundwork for distribution of opioid settlement funds<br />--Republican leaders start to bind up the wounds of a rough and tumble primary election<br />--World class bicycle racing through the streets of Charleston<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia SSAC modifies a couple of key features of high school basketball and football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60069482</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 10:31:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60069482/podcast_5_17_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21821608" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b8d4292d-bdd6-4f46-8a90-866e8b524020/b8d4292d-bdd6-4f46-8a90-866e8b524020.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b8d4292d-bdd6-4f46-8a90-866e8b524020/b8d4292d-bdd6-4f46-8a90-866e8b524020.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b8d4292d-bdd6-4f46-8a90-866e8b524020/b8d4292d-bdd6-4f46-8a90-866e8b524020.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Leadership of the WV First Foundation begins the groundwork for distribution of opioid settlement funds
--Republican leaders start to bind up the wounds of a rough and tumble primary election
--World class bicycle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Leadership of the WV First Foundation begins the groundwork for distribution of opioid settlement funds<br />--Republican leaders start to bind up the wounds of a rough and tumble primary election<br />--World class bicycle racing through the streets of Charleston<br />--In Sports: the West Virginia SSAC modifies a couple of key features of high school basketball and football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-16-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-16-24--60057558</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Continued reaction after the results of Tuesday's primary election in West Virginia<br />--Longtime lawmaker and public servant Bob Ashley dies suddenly<br />--A longtime lawman in Preston County comes out of retirement in the wake of a sheriff's death<br />--In Sports: the U-C softball team is off to the College Softball World Series]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60057558</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 10:32:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60057558/podcast_5_16_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23505730" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ee79b716-18f3-4b48-b842-eaf7bd8b1309/ee79b716-18f3-4b48-b842-eaf7bd8b1309.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ee79b716-18f3-4b48-b842-eaf7bd8b1309/ee79b716-18f3-4b48-b842-eaf7bd8b1309.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ee79b716-18f3-4b48-b842-eaf7bd8b1309/ee79b716-18f3-4b48-b842-eaf7bd8b1309.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Continued reaction after the results of Tuesday's primary election in West Virginia
--Longtime lawmaker and public servant Bob Ashley dies suddenly
--A longtime lawman in Preston County comes out of retirement in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Continued reaction after the results of Tuesday's primary election in West Virginia<br />--Longtime lawmaker and public servant Bob Ashley dies suddenly<br />--A longtime lawman in Preston County comes out of retirement in the wake of a sheriff's death<br />--In Sports: the U-C softball team is off to the College Softball World Series]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>980</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-15-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-15-24--60044593</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Patrick Morrisey wins the GOP race for the Gubernatorial nomination<br />--Jim Justice secures the Republican U.S. Senate nomination and Glen Elliot gets the Democratic nod<br />--A major shakeup in the leadership of the state Senate plus all of the Primary Election results<br />--In Sports: U.C. softball is one win away from a berth in the College Softball World Series<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60044593</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 10:23:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60044593/podcast_5_15_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19309846" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa41350b-5aa0-4caf-aa41-5622f05ad8ac/fa41350b-5aa0-4caf-aa41-5622f05ad8ac.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa41350b-5aa0-4caf-aa41-5622f05ad8ac/fa41350b-5aa0-4caf-aa41-5622f05ad8ac.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Patrick Morrisey wins the GOP race for the Gubernatorial nomination
--Jim Justice secures the Republican U.S. Senate nomination and Glen Elliot gets the Democratic nod
--A major shakeup in the leadership of the state...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Patrick Morrisey wins the GOP race for the Gubernatorial nomination<br />--Jim Justice secures the Republican U.S. Senate nomination and Glen Elliot gets the Democratic nod<br />--A major shakeup in the leadership of the state Senate plus all of the Primary Election results<br />--In Sports: U.C. softball is one win away from a berth in the College Softball World Series<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-14-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-14-24--60022576</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Primary Election Day has arrived in West Virginia<br />-West Virginia continues to remain "Trump Country"<br />--A man charged with murder in Berkeley County is in the U.S. illegally<br />--In Sports: The University of Charleston softball team opens play in the NCAA Super Regional today]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60022576</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 10:25:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60022576/podcast_5_14_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21449170" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The Primary Election Day has arrived in West Virginia
-West Virginia continues to remain "Trump Country"
--A man charged with murder in Berkeley County is in the U.S. illegally
--In Sports: The University of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Primary Election Day has arrived in West Virginia<br />-West Virginia continues to remain "Trump Country"<br />--A man charged with murder in Berkeley County is in the U.S. illegally<br />--In Sports: The University of Charleston softball team opens play in the NCAA Super Regional today]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-13-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-13-24--60002064</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--We're on the eve of the 2024 Primary Election in West Virginia<br />--The Berkeley County School Board meets today to discuss a state of emergency declared over the state Board of Education's observations at Martinsburg North Middle School<br />--HUD visits Wheeling today to look at ideas to benefit the city's homeless<br />---In Sports, WVU takes 2 out of 3 from Kansas State and puts a fitting cap on the coaching career of retiring Coach Randy Mazey in his final home series<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60002064</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 10:29:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60002064/podcast_5_13_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22041685" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/35547133-2e3d-4288-a6e0-6f3927620f7c/35547133-2e3d-4288-a6e0-6f3927620f7c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/35547133-2e3d-4288-a6e0-6f3927620f7c/35547133-2e3d-4288-a6e0-6f3927620f7c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/35547133-2e3d-4288-a6e0-6f3927620f7c/35547133-2e3d-4288-a6e0-6f3927620f7c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--We're on the eve of the 2024 Primary Election in West Virginia
--The Berkeley County School Board meets today to discuss a state of emergency declared over the state Board of Education's observations at Martinsburg...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--We're on the eve of the 2024 Primary Election in West Virginia<br />--The Berkeley County School Board meets today to discuss a state of emergency declared over the state Board of Education's observations at Martinsburg North Middle School<br />--HUD visits Wheeling today to look at ideas to benefit the city's homeless<br />---In Sports, WVU takes 2 out of 3 from Kansas State and puts a fitting cap on the coaching career of retiring Coach Randy Mazey in his final home series<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-10-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-10-24--59961792</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The historic Union Building in Charleston is sold at auction<br />--Cabell County voters will decide on a controversial school levy which has been part of a court fight<br />--Senator Capito is frustrated by the Biden Administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict<br />--In Sports: Wren Baker signs a contract extension and WVU baseball's final homestand against Kansas State <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59961792</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 10:25:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59961792/podcast_5_10_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23043631" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ff0994d3-4f24-4f2e-a836-b57174af1a00/ff0994d3-4f24-4f2e-a836-b57174af1a00.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ff0994d3-4f24-4f2e-a836-b57174af1a00/ff0994d3-4f24-4f2e-a836-b57174af1a00.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ff0994d3-4f24-4f2e-a836-b57174af1a00/ff0994d3-4f24-4f2e-a836-b57174af1a00.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The historic Union Building in Charleston is sold at auction
--Cabell County voters will decide on a controversial school levy which has been part of a court fight
--Senator Capito is frustrated by the Biden...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The historic Union Building in Charleston is sold at auction<br />--Cabell County voters will decide on a controversial school levy which has been part of a court fight<br />--Senator Capito is frustrated by the Biden Administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict<br />--In Sports: Wren Baker signs a contract extension and WVU baseball's final homestand against Kansas State <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>961</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-9-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-9-24--59942556</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A trooper is stabbed and the suspect shot in an overnight incident in Lincoln County<br />--The state Board of Education declares a state of emergency at a Martinsburg school described as "chaos"<br />--A look at several tight election day races<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball bombs Penn State<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59942556</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 10:25:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59942556/podcast_5_9_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22881865" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1e10b353-7241-4e82-8f5e-9f2d982367c7/1e10b353-7241-4e82-8f5e-9f2d982367c7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1e10b353-7241-4e82-8f5e-9f2d982367c7/1e10b353-7241-4e82-8f5e-9f2d982367c7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1e10b353-7241-4e82-8f5e-9f2d982367c7/1e10b353-7241-4e82-8f5e-9f2d982367c7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A trooper is stabbed and the suspect shot in an overnight incident in Lincoln County
--The state Board of Education declares a state of emergency at a Martinsburg school described as "chaos"
--A look at several tight...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A trooper is stabbed and the suspect shot in an overnight incident in Lincoln County<br />--The state Board of Education declares a state of emergency at a Martinsburg school described as "chaos"<br />--A look at several tight election day races<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball bombs Penn State<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-8-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-8-24--59919063</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Two are dead in separate officer involved shootings<br />--The race for the GOP nomination for Governor is red hot less than a week from election day<br />--Plans are in place for the future of water for Paden City<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball ready to welcome Penn State to Morgantown <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59919063</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 10:25:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59919063/podcast_5_8_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23427982" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aabb1339-9bdd-453c-bca7-acd39e63bd4f/aabb1339-9bdd-453c-bca7-acd39e63bd4f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aabb1339-9bdd-453c-bca7-acd39e63bd4f/aabb1339-9bdd-453c-bca7-acd39e63bd4f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aabb1339-9bdd-453c-bca7-acd39e63bd4f/aabb1339-9bdd-453c-bca7-acd39e63bd4f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Two are dead in separate officer involved shootings
--The race for the GOP nomination for Governor is red hot less than a week from election day
--Plans are in place for the future of water for Paden City
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Two are dead in separate officer involved shootings<br />--The race for the GOP nomination for Governor is red hot less than a week from election day<br />--Plans are in place for the future of water for Paden City<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball ready to welcome Penn State to Morgantown <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>977</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-7-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-7-24--59895764</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Results of the latest MetroNews West Virginia Poll in the GOP Primary in the U.S. Senate and State Attorney General races are in<br />--The federal prosecutor in southern W.Va. says an ongoing drug investigation and prosecution has netted a huge haul of drugs, money, and guilty pleas<br />--An emotional sentencing in Kanawha County for a Detroit man who killed two Charleston women<br />--In Sports, a traditional recruit into the Mountaineer basketball program<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59895764</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59895764/podcast_5_7_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23464975" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b670b11d-0273-4637-a2bc-f16ee6a18c6f/b670b11d-0273-4637-a2bc-f16ee6a18c6f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b670b11d-0273-4637-a2bc-f16ee6a18c6f/b670b11d-0273-4637-a2bc-f16ee6a18c6f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b670b11d-0273-4637-a2bc-f16ee6a18c6f/b670b11d-0273-4637-a2bc-f16ee6a18c6f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Results of the latest MetroNews West Virginia Poll in the GOP Primary in the U.S. Senate and State Attorney General races are in
--The federal prosecutor in southern W.Va. says an ongoing drug investigation and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Results of the latest MetroNews West Virginia Poll in the GOP Primary in the U.S. Senate and State Attorney General races are in<br />--The federal prosecutor in southern W.Va. says an ongoing drug investigation and prosecution has netted a huge haul of drugs, money, and guilty pleas<br />--An emotional sentencing in Kanawha County for a Detroit man who killed two Charleston women<br />--In Sports, a traditional recruit into the Mountaineer basketball program<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>978</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-6-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-6-24--59868496</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--After years of wrangling through construction obstacles, the Mountain Valley Pipeline could be carrying natural gas from West Virginia to the east coast later this month<br />--There's a six-way race for the Mayor of Wheeling<br />--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a horse race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination<br />--In Sports, WVU drops 2 out of 3 at Cincinnati and is a tie for second in the Big XII]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59868496</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 10:34:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59868496/podcast_5_6_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21128146" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64b25328-6cf5-442e-b5a0-246b11f864a6/64b25328-6cf5-442e-b5a0-246b11f864a6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64b25328-6cf5-442e-b5a0-246b11f864a6/64b25328-6cf5-442e-b5a0-246b11f864a6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64b25328-6cf5-442e-b5a0-246b11f864a6/64b25328-6cf5-442e-b5a0-246b11f864a6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--After years of wrangling through construction obstacles, the Mountain Valley Pipeline could be carrying natural gas from West Virginia to the east coast later this month
--There's a six-way race for the Mayor of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--After years of wrangling through construction obstacles, the Mountain Valley Pipeline could be carrying natural gas from West Virginia to the east coast later this month<br />--There's a six-way race for the Mayor of Wheeling<br />--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a horse race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination<br />--In Sports, WVU drops 2 out of 3 at Cincinnati and is a tie for second in the Big XII]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  5-3-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-3-24--59793936</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Appalachian Power now says that April 2nd storm and tornado outbreak caused north of $30 Million in damage<br />--Senator Capito calls for severe punishment for anti-semitic activities on college campuses nationwide<br />--Tech students in Kanawha County are signing to go straight to work after completion of programs at the high school level<br />--In Sports: WVU basketball gets a big man out of the portal]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59793936</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 10:27:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59793936/podcast_5_3_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21888070" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f503bc24-6836-43de-8c9f-63994dbd77b3/f503bc24-6836-43de-8c9f-63994dbd77b3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f503bc24-6836-43de-8c9f-63994dbd77b3/f503bc24-6836-43de-8c9f-63994dbd77b3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f503bc24-6836-43de-8c9f-63994dbd77b3/f503bc24-6836-43de-8c9f-63994dbd77b3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Appalachian Power now says that April 2nd storm and tornado outbreak caused north of $30 Million in damage
--Senator Capito calls for severe punishment for anti-semitic activities on college campuses nationwide...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Appalachian Power now says that April 2nd storm and tornado outbreak caused north of $30 Million in damage<br />--Senator Capito calls for severe punishment for anti-semitic activities on college campuses nationwide<br />--Tech students in Kanawha County are signing to go straight to work after completion of programs at the high school level<br />--In Sports: WVU basketball gets a big man out of the portal]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-2-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-2-24--59768774</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A well known Charleston developers is facing prison time for bankruptcy fraud<br />--A three judge panels removes two members of the Jefferson County Commission from office<br />--The anticipated special session this month may or may not happen<br />--In Sports: WVU Basketball gets a guard from the portal and Mountaineer Golf is headed to the NCAA tourney<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59768774</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:25:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59768774/podcast_5_2_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22895032" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/30640e73-11e5-4147-9794-78c346f1684b/30640e73-11e5-4147-9794-78c346f1684b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/30640e73-11e5-4147-9794-78c346f1684b/30640e73-11e5-4147-9794-78c346f1684b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/30640e73-11e5-4147-9794-78c346f1684b/30640e73-11e5-4147-9794-78c346f1684b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A well known Charleston developers is facing prison time for bankruptcy fraud
--A three judge panels removes two members of the Jefferson County Commission from office
--The anticipated special session this month may...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A well known Charleston developers is facing prison time for bankruptcy fraud<br />--A three judge panels removes two members of the Jefferson County Commission from office<br />--The anticipated special session this month may or may not happen<br />--In Sports: WVU Basketball gets a guard from the portal and Mountaineer Golf is headed to the NCAA tourney<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-1-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-1-24--59749049</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Ground broken on the state's consolidated lab facility in South Charleston<br />--Cabell County man sentenced to the maximum in Kanawha County for a double-fatal DUI crash<br />--WVU Muslim students lead a pro-Palestinian demonstration and plan more<br />--In Sports: WVU crushes Pitt at PNC Park and Parkersburg native Grant Hussey writes his name in the Mountaineer baseball record book]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59749049</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 10:29:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59749049/podcast_5_1_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21973342" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4801d60-b8bf-412c-b328-32326ffe503d/b4801d60-b8bf-412c-b328-32326ffe503d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4801d60-b8bf-412c-b328-32326ffe503d/b4801d60-b8bf-412c-b328-32326ffe503d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4801d60-b8bf-412c-b328-32326ffe503d/b4801d60-b8bf-412c-b328-32326ffe503d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Ground broken on the state's consolidated lab facility in South Charleston
--Cabell County man sentenced to the maximum in Kanawha County for a double-fatal DUI crash
--WVU Muslim students lead a pro-Palestinian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Ground broken on the state's consolidated lab facility in South Charleston<br />--Cabell County man sentenced to the maximum in Kanawha County for a double-fatal DUI crash<br />--WVU Muslim students lead a pro-Palestinian demonstration and plan more<br />--In Sports: WVU crushes Pitt at PNC Park and Parkersburg native Grant Hussey writes his name in the Mountaineer baseball record book]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>916</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-30-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-30-24--59726938</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A stolen ambulance is under investigation in Huntington<br />--The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals with another ruling which counters West Virginia's laws regarding trans gender policy<br />--Senator Capito reacts to Pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses nationwide<br />--In Sports: WVU Baseball will play Pitt at PNC Park this evening in Pittsburgh]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59726938</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:26:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59726938/podcast_4_30_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19304203" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/25e21d8d-33bb-4b12-92a1-0a08d61c795c/25e21d8d-33bb-4b12-92a1-0a08d61c795c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/25e21d8d-33bb-4b12-92a1-0a08d61c795c/25e21d8d-33bb-4b12-92a1-0a08d61c795c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/25e21d8d-33bb-4b12-92a1-0a08d61c795c/25e21d8d-33bb-4b12-92a1-0a08d61c795c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A stolen ambulance is under investigation in Huntington
--The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals with another ruling which counters West Virginia's laws regarding trans gender policy
--Senator Capito reacts to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A stolen ambulance is under investigation in Huntington<br />--The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals with another ruling which counters West Virginia's laws regarding trans gender policy<br />--Senator Capito reacts to Pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses nationwide<br />--In Sports: WVU Baseball will play Pitt at PNC Park this evening in Pittsburgh]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-29-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-29-24--59695497</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Workers who have died on the job in W.Va. honored on the National Workers Memorial Day<br />--The election is drawing near and three of West Virginia's largest cities have mayoral races on the ballot<br />--A big night for Fairmont native and WVU standout Zach Frazier who is drafted by the Steelers<br />--Also in Sports, WVU Baseball gets a weekend sweep of Baylor]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59695497</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:30:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59695497/podcast_4_29_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19353736" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f8a80f1e-4e0a-4472-bf81-ef69fcbdcf02/f8a80f1e-4e0a-4472-bf81-ef69fcbdcf02.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f8a80f1e-4e0a-4472-bf81-ef69fcbdcf02/f8a80f1e-4e0a-4472-bf81-ef69fcbdcf02.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f8a80f1e-4e0a-4472-bf81-ef69fcbdcf02/f8a80f1e-4e0a-4472-bf81-ef69fcbdcf02.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Workers who have died on the job in W.Va. honored on the National Workers Memorial Day
--The election is drawing near and three of West Virginia's largest cities have mayoral races on the ballot
--A big night for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Workers who have died on the job in W.Va. honored on the National Workers Memorial Day<br />--The election is drawing near and three of West Virginia's largest cities have mayoral races on the ballot<br />--A big night for Fairmont native and WVU standout Zach Frazier who is drafted by the Steelers<br />--Also in Sports, WVU Baseball gets a weekend sweep of Baylor]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>807</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-26-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-26-24--59664496</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--West Virginia leaders react to the federal EPA's new rules which aim to end coal fired electricity in the U.S.<br />--West Virginia will get the full $1.2 BILLION for broadband expansion from Washington<br />--Work to transform the old Macy's location in Charleston into the Capitol Sports Center is off the ground<br />--In Sports: Darian Devries continues to build his first Mountaineer basketball team]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59664496</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:34:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59664496/podcast_4_26_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19050268" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b873d1d9-c65a-43b8-bc61-43b648866242/b873d1d9-c65a-43b8-bc61-43b648866242.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b873d1d9-c65a-43b8-bc61-43b648866242/b873d1d9-c65a-43b8-bc61-43b648866242.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b873d1d9-c65a-43b8-bc61-43b648866242/b873d1d9-c65a-43b8-bc61-43b648866242.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--West Virginia leaders react to the federal EPA's new rules which aim to end coal fired electricity in the U.S.
--West Virginia will get the full $1.2 BILLION for broadband expansion from Washington
--Work to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--West Virginia leaders react to the federal EPA's new rules which aim to end coal fired electricity in the U.S.<br />--West Virginia will get the full $1.2 BILLION for broadband expansion from Washington<br />--Work to transform the old Macy's location in Charleston into the Capitol Sports Center is off the ground<br />--In Sports: Darian Devries continues to build his first Mountaineer basketball team]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>794</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  4-25-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-25-24--59649559</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The PSC concludes its general investigation into Mountaineer Gas' handling of a major incident last fall in Charleston<br />--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey plans to appeal a federal court ruling regarding the state's Transgender Sports law to the U.S. Supreme Court<br />--Women's sports advocate Riley Gaines returns to West Virginia to stand alongside middle school girls track participants in Harrison County<br />--In Sports: the NFL draft is tonight, with all eyes in West Virginia on Zach Frazier]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59649559</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:27:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59649559/podcast_4_25_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22513816" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/058da9fb-21be-43df-ab88-1a3c66b46a3c/058da9fb-21be-43df-ab88-1a3c66b46a3c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/058da9fb-21be-43df-ab88-1a3c66b46a3c/058da9fb-21be-43df-ab88-1a3c66b46a3c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/058da9fb-21be-43df-ab88-1a3c66b46a3c/058da9fb-21be-43df-ab88-1a3c66b46a3c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The PSC concludes its general investigation into Mountaineer Gas' handling of a major incident last fall in Charleston
--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey plans to appeal a federal court ruling regarding the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The PSC concludes its general investigation into Mountaineer Gas' handling of a major incident last fall in Charleston<br />--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey plans to appeal a federal court ruling regarding the state's Transgender Sports law to the U.S. Supreme Court<br />--Women's sports advocate Riley Gaines returns to West Virginia to stand alongside middle school girls track participants in Harrison County<br />--In Sports: the NFL draft is tonight, with all eyes in West Virginia on Zach Frazier]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>938</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-24-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-24-24--59627556</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A death bed confession leads to the discovery of bodies of a mother and daughter missing for almost 24 years<br />--The Attorney General says he'll have an announcement today about the recent ruling involving West Virginia's transgender sports act<br />--There may be new life for the old Cleveland Cliffs tin mill recently idled in Weirton<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball on the road at Penn State and we're nearing this weekends Gold and Blue Game in Morgantown]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59627556</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:24:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59627556/podcast_4_24_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21990898" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d0ce311a-b424-45bf-bff4-e6ac34388c42/d0ce311a-b424-45bf-bff4-e6ac34388c42.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d0ce311a-b424-45bf-bff4-e6ac34388c42/d0ce311a-b424-45bf-bff4-e6ac34388c42.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d0ce311a-b424-45bf-bff4-e6ac34388c42/d0ce311a-b424-45bf-bff4-e6ac34388c42.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A death bed confession leads to the discovery of bodies of a mother and daughter missing for almost 24 years
--The Attorney General says he'll have an announcement today about the recent ruling involving West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A death bed confession leads to the discovery of bodies of a mother and daughter missing for almost 24 years<br />--The Attorney General says he'll have an announcement today about the recent ruling involving West Virginia's transgender sports act<br />--There may be new life for the old Cleveland Cliffs tin mill recently idled in Weirton<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball on the road at Penn State and we're nearing this weekends Gold and Blue Game in Morgantown]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-23-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-23-24--59613379</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Remains of mother and daughter missing for two decades are found the same day the man believed responsible dies in prison<br />--A longtime shopping staple in Charleston starts coming down this week<br />--Flooding will require a new surface for Wheeling Island Stadium<br />--In Sports: WVU boosters get to know Mountaineer coaches at the annual MAC Dinner in Charleston<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59613379</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:38:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59613379/podcast_4_23_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22993471" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e2898acb-a870-4c21-b10e-46dd576f94bb/e2898acb-a870-4c21-b10e-46dd576f94bb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e2898acb-a870-4c21-b10e-46dd576f94bb/e2898acb-a870-4c21-b10e-46dd576f94bb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e2898acb-a870-4c21-b10e-46dd576f94bb/e2898acb-a870-4c21-b10e-46dd576f94bb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Remains of mother and daughter missing for two decades are found the same day the man believed responsible dies in prison
--A longtime shopping staple in Charleston starts coming down this week
--Flooding will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Remains of mother and daughter missing for two decades are found the same day the man believed responsible dies in prison<br />--A longtime shopping staple in Charleston starts coming down this week<br />--Flooding will require a new surface for Wheeling Island Stadium<br />--In Sports: WVU boosters get to know Mountaineer coaches at the annual MAC Dinner in Charleston<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>958</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-22-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-22-24--59581092</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A major blow to Charleston's Town Center Mall as two longtime restaurants close<br />--A federal appeals court ruling strikes a blow to the state's transgender sports law, but doesn't strike it down<br />--Former POW and West Virginia native Jessica Lynch takes on a role to assist returning female veterans<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer basketball has created an "Illinois Pipeline"]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59581092</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:24:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59581092/podcast_4_22_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22530745" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c3375005-9b09-479c-a598-87ba656879cc/c3375005-9b09-479c-a598-87ba656879cc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c3375005-9b09-479c-a598-87ba656879cc/c3375005-9b09-479c-a598-87ba656879cc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c3375005-9b09-479c-a598-87ba656879cc/c3375005-9b09-479c-a598-87ba656879cc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A major blow to Charleston's Town Center Mall as two longtime restaurants close
--A federal appeals court ruling strikes a blow to the state's transgender sports law, but doesn't strike it down
--Former POW and West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A major blow to Charleston's Town Center Mall as two longtime restaurants close<br />--A federal appeals court ruling strikes a blow to the state's transgender sports law, but doesn't strike it down<br />--Former POW and West Virginia native Jessica Lynch takes on a role to assist returning female veterans<br />--In Sports: Mountaineer basketball has created an "Illinois Pipeline"]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>939</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  4-19-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-19-24--59548007</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59548007</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:22:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59548007/metronews_this_morning_4_19_24.mp3" length="23767816" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ba6d1461-f247-4ea6-bf0b-889ed505a5a4/ba6d1461-f247-4ea6-bf0b-889ed505a5a4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ba6d1461-f247-4ea6-bf0b-889ed505a5a4/ba6d1461-f247-4ea6-bf0b-889ed505a5a4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ba6d1461-f247-4ea6-bf0b-889ed505a5a4/ba6d1461-f247-4ea6-bf0b-889ed505a5a4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>991</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-18-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-18-24--59526322</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A murder trial starts in Charleston today for a Detroit man charged with murder<br />--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office will appeal a federal appeals court decision which sided with a transgender student in Harrison County to participate in girls sports<br />--The West Virginia Wildlife Center at French Creek is back open after working out issues raised in a USDA inspection<br />--In Sports: a high profile Mountaineer receiver is getting looks on defense in spring drills and WVU Coach Darian Devries is building his first staff]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59526322</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:32:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59526322/podcast_4_18_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22404091" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78b910e7-d794-44c0-bb8b-3468a3986deb/78b910e7-d794-44c0-bb8b-3468a3986deb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78b910e7-d794-44c0-bb8b-3468a3986deb/78b910e7-d794-44c0-bb8b-3468a3986deb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78b910e7-d794-44c0-bb8b-3468a3986deb/78b910e7-d794-44c0-bb8b-3468a3986deb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A murder trial starts in Charleston today for a Detroit man charged with murder
--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office will appeal a federal appeals court decision which sided with a transgender...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A murder trial starts in Charleston today for a Detroit man charged with murder<br />--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office will appeal a federal appeals court decision which sided with a transgender student in Harrison County to participate in girls sports<br />--The West Virginia Wildlife Center at French Creek is back open after working out issues raised in a USDA inspection<br />--In Sports: a high profile Mountaineer receiver is getting looks on defense in spring drills and WVU Coach Darian Devries is building his first staff]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>934</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-17-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-17-24--59499068</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An officer involved shooting in Kanawha County leaves a man dead after an early morning standoff<br />--A teen charged with murder in Charleston will face the charges as an adult<br />--A federal appeals court has sided with a transgender girl in Harrison County participating in female sports<br />--In Sports: WVU beats Pitt in the Baseball Backyard Brawl and Marshall introduces their new women's basketball coach<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59499068</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:25:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59499068/podcast_4_17_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21410923" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/940ef73a-3660-471e-bdef-59420ab07dac/940ef73a-3660-471e-bdef-59420ab07dac.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/940ef73a-3660-471e-bdef-59420ab07dac/940ef73a-3660-471e-bdef-59420ab07dac.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/940ef73a-3660-471e-bdef-59420ab07dac/940ef73a-3660-471e-bdef-59420ab07dac.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--An officer involved shooting in Kanawha County leaves a man dead after an early morning standoff
--A teen charged with murder in Charleston will face the charges as an adult
--A federal appeals court has sided with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--An officer involved shooting in Kanawha County leaves a man dead after an early morning standoff<br />--A teen charged with murder in Charleston will face the charges as an adult<br />--A federal appeals court has sided with a transgender girl in Harrison County participating in female sports<br />--In Sports: WVU beats Pitt in the Baseball Backyard Brawl and Marshall introduces their new women's basketball coach<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>892</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-16-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-16-24--59485709</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--State finances are in the process of paying out income tax refunds<br />--Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr explains the situation with the IDD wavier program<br />--National Guard members are winding down service in the state's jails and prisons<br />--In Sports: spring football drills continue for WVU <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59485709</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:26:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59485709/podcast_4_16_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22014097" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26c25afc-ebf5-4936-b801-05ba295040ba/26c25afc-ebf5-4936-b801-05ba295040ba.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26c25afc-ebf5-4936-b801-05ba295040ba/26c25afc-ebf5-4936-b801-05ba295040ba.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26c25afc-ebf5-4936-b801-05ba295040ba/26c25afc-ebf5-4936-b801-05ba295040ba.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--State finances are in the process of paying out income tax refunds
--Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr explains the situation with the IDD wavier program
--National Guard members are winding down service in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--State finances are in the process of paying out income tax refunds<br />--Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr explains the situation with the IDD wavier program<br />--National Guard members are winding down service in the state's jails and prisons<br />--In Sports: spring football drills continue for WVU <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>918</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-15-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-15-24--59468513</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Parents of children with disabilities rally at the Capitol over a cut to the IDD waiver program<br />--The victim of a tornado last week which destroyed his home speaks to MetroNews<br />--WVU prepares for the campus carry legislation to take effect<br />--In Sports a huge and dramatic weekend for WVU Baseball and the Masters is in the books <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59468513</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:27:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59468513/podcast_4_15_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23451181" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b7c15d97-24dc-4a68-9ad0-5b2ebc822f26/b7c15d97-24dc-4a68-9ad0-5b2ebc822f26.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b7c15d97-24dc-4a68-9ad0-5b2ebc822f26/b7c15d97-24dc-4a68-9ad0-5b2ebc822f26.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b7c15d97-24dc-4a68-9ad0-5b2ebc822f26/b7c15d97-24dc-4a68-9ad0-5b2ebc822f26.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Parents of children with disabilities rally at the Capitol over a cut to the IDD waiver program
--The victim of a tornado last week which destroyed his home speaks to MetroNews
--WVU prepares for the campus carry...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Parents of children with disabilities rally at the Capitol over a cut to the IDD waiver program<br />--The victim of a tornado last week which destroyed his home speaks to MetroNews<br />--WVU prepares for the campus carry legislation to take effect<br />--In Sports a huge and dramatic weekend for WVU Baseball and the Masters is in the books <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>978</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-12-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-12-24--59436125</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--High water overnight in much of West Virginia and flood warnings remain in place<br />--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a tight race for the GOP nomination for West Virginia Governor<br />--Clarification from the Justice Administration on the Governor's remarks on a $50 Million allocation to help disaster victims<br />--In Sports: The Masters from Augusta, WVU baseball welcomes another ranked team for a weekend series, and spring football continues<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59436125</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:24:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59436125/podcast_4_12_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21957040" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f595320e-18f5-49f3-8b84-9c7c553f45ae/f595320e-18f5-49f3-8b84-9c7c553f45ae.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f595320e-18f5-49f3-8b84-9c7c553f45ae/f595320e-18f5-49f3-8b84-9c7c553f45ae.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f595320e-18f5-49f3-8b84-9c7c553f45ae/f595320e-18f5-49f3-8b84-9c7c553f45ae.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--High water overnight in much of West Virginia and flood warnings remain in place
--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a tight race for the GOP nomination for West Virginia Governor
--Clarification from the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--High water overnight in much of West Virginia and flood warnings remain in place<br />--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a tight race for the GOP nomination for West Virginia Governor<br />--Clarification from the Justice Administration on the Governor's remarks on a $50 Million allocation to help disaster victims<br />--In Sports: The Masters from Augusta, WVU baseball welcomes another ranked team for a weekend series, and spring football continues<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-11-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-11-24--59415507</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Another round of severe weather could be headed our way<br />--Governor Jim Justice says he wants a fund to provide money to storm victims when FEMA doesn't declare a disaster<br />--More SBA money for school construction in West Virginia<br />--In Sports, Marshall gets an 11th inning walkoff win over WVU in Huntington]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59415507</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:24:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59415507/podcast_4_11_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22995979" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/40e6a3c3-5dc3-4387-984d-46900699b75c/40e6a3c3-5dc3-4387-984d-46900699b75c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/40e6a3c3-5dc3-4387-984d-46900699b75c/40e6a3c3-5dc3-4387-984d-46900699b75c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/40e6a3c3-5dc3-4387-984d-46900699b75c/40e6a3c3-5dc3-4387-984d-46900699b75c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Another round of severe weather could be headed our way
--Governor Jim Justice says he wants a fund to provide money to storm victims when FEMA doesn't declare a disaster
--More SBA money for school construction in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Another round of severe weather could be headed our way<br />--Governor Jim Justice says he wants a fund to provide money to storm victims when FEMA doesn't declare a disaster<br />--More SBA money for school construction in West Virginia<br />--In Sports, Marshall gets an 11th inning walkoff win over WVU in Huntington]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>959</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-10-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-10-24--59389187</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Last week's tornado outbreak now includes seven confirmed twisters in the Mountain State<br />--State Education officials believe they'll get a pass from the feds on how they've spent Covid money<br />--A Martinsburg pastor is back from a second mission trip to Ukraine<br />--In Sports: West Virginia native Kim Caldwell is introduced as the new head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59389187</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:25:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59389187/podcast_4_10_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23162761" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f1d5db53-0f24-43a9-a126-1a0648ad1731/f1d5db53-0f24-43a9-a126-1a0648ad1731.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f1d5db53-0f24-43a9-a126-1a0648ad1731/f1d5db53-0f24-43a9-a126-1a0648ad1731.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f1d5db53-0f24-43a9-a126-1a0648ad1731/f1d5db53-0f24-43a9-a126-1a0648ad1731.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Last week's tornado outbreak now includes seven confirmed twisters in the Mountain State
--State Education officials believe they'll get a pass from the feds on how they've spent Covid money
--A Martinsburg pastor...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Last week's tornado outbreak now includes seven confirmed twisters in the Mountain State<br />--State Education officials believe they'll get a pass from the feds on how they've spent Covid money<br />--A Martinsburg pastor is back from a second mission trip to Ukraine<br />--In Sports: West Virginia native Kim Caldwell is introduced as the new head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>965</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-9-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-9-24--59363268</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Pittsburgh area murder suspect takes his own life as Kanawha County authorities close in<br />--State Treasurer Riley Moore is banning four financial firms from state banking services because of their environmental policies.<br />--Governor Justice heads to the Eastern Panhandle today<br />--In Sports: UConn wins the NCAA National Basketball Championship<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59363268</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:25:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59363268/podcast_4_9_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21989017" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ad7973ea-1848-4e22-b7a5-bd6190e215ee/ad7973ea-1848-4e22-b7a5-bd6190e215ee.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ad7973ea-1848-4e22-b7a5-bd6190e215ee/ad7973ea-1848-4e22-b7a5-bd6190e215ee.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ad7973ea-1848-4e22-b7a5-bd6190e215ee/ad7973ea-1848-4e22-b7a5-bd6190e215ee.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A Pittsburgh area murder suspect takes his own life as Kanawha County authorities close in
--State Treasurer Riley Moore is banning four financial firms from state banking services because of their environmental...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A Pittsburgh area murder suspect takes his own life as Kanawha County authorities close in<br />--State Treasurer Riley Moore is banning four financial firms from state banking services because of their environmental policies.<br />--Governor Justice heads to the Eastern Panhandle today<br />--In Sports: UConn wins the NCAA National Basketball Championship<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-8-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-8-24--59341545</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--We'll be able to see some of the eclipse in WV if the clouds get out of the way<br />--A 5th Tornado touchdown in West Virginia confirmed out of last Tuesday's wild weather day<br />--AHF Products has taken over operations at two of the old Allegheny Wood Products sawmills<br />--In Sports: Kim Caldwell leaves Huntington to coach the Lady Vols and a road sweep puts WVU baseball atop the Big XII standings]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59341545</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:39:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59341545/podcast_4_8_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22321954" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e1fab564-768c-499d-aad7-9ec48f259960/e1fab564-768c-499d-aad7-9ec48f259960.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e1fab564-768c-499d-aad7-9ec48f259960/e1fab564-768c-499d-aad7-9ec48f259960.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e1fab564-768c-499d-aad7-9ec48f259960/e1fab564-768c-499d-aad7-9ec48f259960.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--We'll be able to see some of the eclipse in WV if the clouds get out of the way
--A 5th Tornado touchdown in West Virginia confirmed out of last Tuesday's wild weather day
--AHF Products has taken over operations at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--We'll be able to see some of the eclipse in WV if the clouds get out of the way<br />--A 5th Tornado touchdown in West Virginia confirmed out of last Tuesday's wild weather day<br />--AHF Products has taken over operations at two of the old Allegheny Wood Products sawmills<br />--In Sports: Kim Caldwell leaves Huntington to coach the Lady Vols and a road sweep puts WVU baseball atop the Big XII standings]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-5-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-5-24--59305215</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A state of emergency is extended to more counties in northern West Virginia<br />--The Ohio River is coming out of its banks and causing major problems from the Northern Panhandle all the way to Huntington<br />--An old cemetary in Ohio County is threatened by a mudslide<br />--In sports: Baseball and spring football continue ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59305215</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:35:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59305215/podcast_4_5_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19483525" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6681e5dd-f83d-44f5-99bf-6856205e9e9c/6681e5dd-f83d-44f5-99bf-6856205e9e9c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6681e5dd-f83d-44f5-99bf-6856205e9e9c/6681e5dd-f83d-44f5-99bf-6856205e9e9c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6681e5dd-f83d-44f5-99bf-6856205e9e9c/6681e5dd-f83d-44f5-99bf-6856205e9e9c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A state of emergency is extended to more counties in northern West Virginia
--The Ohio River is coming out of its banks and causing major problems from the Northern Panhandle all the way to Huntington
--An old...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A state of emergency is extended to more counties in northern West Virginia<br />--The Ohio River is coming out of its banks and causing major problems from the Northern Panhandle all the way to Huntington<br />--An old cemetary in Ohio County is threatened by a mudslide<br />--In sports: Baseball and spring football continue ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>812</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-4-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-4-24--59290220</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Four seasons in four days for WV with a flood warning and winter storm warning posted in WV today<br />--Meanwhile recovery from tornadoes is ongoing in other part of West Virginia and we're hearing some harrowing stories of survival<br />--Governor Justice responds to the unemployment bill which he let become law with no action<br />--In Sports: the Pirates lose their first game of the season and the SSAC out with new regional and sectional alignment to accompany the four classes of high school sports]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59290220</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:31:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59290220/podcast_4_4_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18462142" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c0f3933-efa8-4a55-ac79-947ad90a76f4/1c0f3933-efa8-4a55-ac79-947ad90a76f4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c0f3933-efa8-4a55-ac79-947ad90a76f4/1c0f3933-efa8-4a55-ac79-947ad90a76f4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c0f3933-efa8-4a55-ac79-947ad90a76f4/1c0f3933-efa8-4a55-ac79-947ad90a76f4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Four seasons in four days for WV with a flood warning and winter storm warning posted in WV today
--Meanwhile recovery from tornadoes is ongoing in other part of West Virginia and we're hearing some harrowing stories...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Four seasons in four days for WV with a flood warning and winter storm warning posted in WV today<br />--Meanwhile recovery from tornadoes is ongoing in other part of West Virginia and we're hearing some harrowing stories of survival<br />--Governor Justice responds to the unemployment bill which he let become law with no action<br />--In Sports: the Pirates lose their first game of the season and the SSAC out with new regional and sectional alignment to accompany the four classes of high school sports]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>770</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-3-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-3-24--59274665</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Thousands remain in the dark after winds in excess of 90 miles an hour passed through parts of West Virginia on Tuesday<br />--A flood watch is in effect until 11am for all of central and southern West Virginia<br />--The US Postal Service will move mail distribution from Charleston to Pittsburgh<br />--In Sports: A key member of the WVU basketball team is into the transfer portal<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59274665</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:39:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59274665/podcast_4_3_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19042744" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/403f0f57-47dc-4323-96a6-45840b3a4599/403f0f57-47dc-4323-96a6-45840b3a4599.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/403f0f57-47dc-4323-96a6-45840b3a4599/403f0f57-47dc-4323-96a6-45840b3a4599.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/403f0f57-47dc-4323-96a6-45840b3a4599/403f0f57-47dc-4323-96a6-45840b3a4599.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Thousands remain in the dark after winds in excess of 90 miles an hour passed through parts of West Virginia on Tuesday
--A flood watch is in effect until 11am for all of central and southern West Virginia
--The US...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Thousands remain in the dark after winds in excess of 90 miles an hour passed through parts of West Virginia on Tuesday<br />--A flood watch is in effect until 11am for all of central and southern West Virginia<br />--The US Postal Service will move mail distribution from Charleston to Pittsburgh<br />--In Sports: A key member of the WVU basketball team is into the transfer portal<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>794</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-2-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-2-24--59259509</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Severe weather in the forecast for much of West Virginia today<br />--Students in Randolph County are worried about potential faculty cuts at Elkins High School<br />--Marshall talks about the decision to hire from within in the school's men's basketball program<br />--In Sports: a clash of the titans as Iowa and LSU meet in women's basketball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59259509</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:25:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59259509/podcast_4_2_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19572559" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/978aeca7-3f39-42a9-9e1f-db20571f760f/978aeca7-3f39-42a9-9e1f-db20571f760f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/978aeca7-3f39-42a9-9e1f-db20571f760f/978aeca7-3f39-42a9-9e1f-db20571f760f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/978aeca7-3f39-42a9-9e1f-db20571f760f/978aeca7-3f39-42a9-9e1f-db20571f760f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Severe weather in the forecast for much of West Virginia today
--Students in Randolph County are worried about potential faculty cuts at Elkins High School
--Marshall talks about the decision to hire from within in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Severe weather in the forecast for much of West Virginia today<br />--Students in Randolph County are worried about potential faculty cuts at Elkins High School<br />--Marshall talks about the decision to hire from within in the school's men's basketball program<br />--In Sports: a clash of the titans as Iowa and LSU meet in women's basketball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>816</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-1-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-1-24--59245262</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A flood watch is in effect for much of West Virginia as we start April<br />--The father of a teen murder victim talks about the difficulty he still deals with a decade after her death<br />--The state's largest court system is going to e-filing of court documents<br />--In Sports; the NCAA men's final four is set and WVU baseball gets a win Sunday over Oklahoma State<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59245262</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:26:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59245262/podcast_4_1_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19637140" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cbd7f9d0-be0c-4932-b5a7-cdc54e0ec96a/cbd7f9d0-be0c-4932-b5a7-cdc54e0ec96a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cbd7f9d0-be0c-4932-b5a7-cdc54e0ec96a/cbd7f9d0-be0c-4932-b5a7-cdc54e0ec96a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cbd7f9d0-be0c-4932-b5a7-cdc54e0ec96a/cbd7f9d0-be0c-4932-b5a7-cdc54e0ec96a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A flood watch is in effect for much of West Virginia as we start April
--The father of a teen murder victim talks about the difficulty he still deals with a decade after her death
--The state's largest court system...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A flood watch is in effect for much of West Virginia as we start April<br />--The father of a teen murder victim talks about the difficulty he still deals with a decade after her death<br />--The state's largest court system is going to e-filing of court documents<br />--In Sports; the NCAA men's final four is set and WVU baseball gets a win Sunday over Oklahoma State<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>819</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-29-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-29-24--59217136</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia Turnpike expects heavy holiday traffic on this Good Friday<br />--Some lawmakers say the vaccine bill vetoed by the Governor will come back next year<br />--Bridge collapse in Baltimore has an impact on coal shipping out of West Virginia<br />--In Sports: WVU welcomes new head men's basektball coach Darian DeVries<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59217136</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:23:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59217136/podcast_3_29_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21743233" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/291c8131-96bd-4a06-a887-e79cf3fa68c2/291c8131-96bd-4a06-a887-e79cf3fa68c2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/291c8131-96bd-4a06-a887-e79cf3fa68c2/291c8131-96bd-4a06-a887-e79cf3fa68c2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/291c8131-96bd-4a06-a887-e79cf3fa68c2/291c8131-96bd-4a06-a887-e79cf3fa68c2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia Turnpike expects heavy holiday traffic on this Good Friday
--Some lawmakers say the vaccine bill vetoed by the Governor will come back next year
--Bridge collapse in Baltimore has an impact on coal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia Turnpike expects heavy holiday traffic on this Good Friday<br />--Some lawmakers say the vaccine bill vetoed by the Governor will come back next year<br />--Bridge collapse in Baltimore has an impact on coal shipping out of West Virginia<br />--In Sports: WVU welcomes new head men's basektball coach Darian DeVries<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-28-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-28-24--59205708</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice vetoes the anti-vaccination legislation<br />--A shift in focus for future plans at West Virginia International Airport in Charleston<br />--Concern in Pocahontas County over teacher cuts which led to a student walkout<br />--In Sports: Darian Devries meets Mountaineer Nation today and it's opening day in MLB]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59205708</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:25:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59205708/podcast_3_28_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23301328" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ed5a2210-5514-4578-ac66-ea152d40a4af/ed5a2210-5514-4578-ac66-ea152d40a4af.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ed5a2210-5514-4578-ac66-ea152d40a4af/ed5a2210-5514-4578-ac66-ea152d40a4af.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ed5a2210-5514-4578-ac66-ea152d40a4af/ed5a2210-5514-4578-ac66-ea152d40a4af.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Governor Jim Justice vetoes the anti-vaccination legislation
--A shift in focus for future plans at West Virginia International Airport in Charleston
--Concern in Pocahontas County over teacher cuts which led to a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice vetoes the anti-vaccination legislation<br />--A shift in focus for future plans at West Virginia International Airport in Charleston<br />--Concern in Pocahontas County over teacher cuts which led to a student walkout<br />--In Sports: Darian Devries meets Mountaineer Nation today and it's opening day in MLB]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>971</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-27-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-27-24--59193875</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Justice Administration has ordered all state workers back to the office and off "remote status"<br />--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito reacts to the collapse of the massive bridge in Baltimore<br />--The future of the coal industry under discussion at the annual West Virginia Mining Symposium in Charleston<br />--In Sports: We're learning more about the contract for WVU basketball Coach Darian Devries]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59193875</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:26:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59193875/podcast_3_27_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22343272" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e09b36f8-363b-40bf-9905-6fd3669f9104/e09b36f8-363b-40bf-9905-6fd3669f9104.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e09b36f8-363b-40bf-9905-6fd3669f9104/e09b36f8-363b-40bf-9905-6fd3669f9104.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e09b36f8-363b-40bf-9905-6fd3669f9104/e09b36f8-363b-40bf-9905-6fd3669f9104.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The Justice Administration has ordered all state workers back to the office and off "remote status"
--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito reacts to the collapse of the massive bridge in Baltimore
--The future of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The Justice Administration has ordered all state workers back to the office and off "remote status"<br />--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito reacts to the collapse of the massive bridge in Baltimore<br />--The future of the coal industry under discussion at the annual West Virginia Mining Symposium in Charleston<br />--In Sports: We're learning more about the contract for WVU basketball Coach Darian Devries]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>931</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-26-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-26-24--59178742</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A major bridge in Baltimore has collapsed this morning<br />--There is a coordinated effort to get Governor Justice to veto anti-vaccine legislation<br />--Marshall men's basketball Coach Dan D'Antoni is out after a decade at the helm<br />--WVU's women put a scare into Iowa, but ultimately fell to the Hawkeyes in the second round of the NCAA Tourney<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59178742</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:26:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59178742/podcast_3_26_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22108147" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/97da16eb-ec47-49a2-b9a1-c3121ed7acd4/97da16eb-ec47-49a2-b9a1-c3121ed7acd4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/97da16eb-ec47-49a2-b9a1-c3121ed7acd4/97da16eb-ec47-49a2-b9a1-c3121ed7acd4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/97da16eb-ec47-49a2-b9a1-c3121ed7acd4/97da16eb-ec47-49a2-b9a1-c3121ed7acd4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A major bridge in Baltimore has collapsed this morning
--There is a coordinated effort to get Governor Justice to veto anti-vaccine legislation
--Marshall men's basketball Coach Dan D'Antoni is out after a decade at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A major bridge in Baltimore has collapsed this morning<br />--There is a coordinated effort to get Governor Justice to veto anti-vaccine legislation<br />--Marshall men's basketball Coach Dan D'Antoni is out after a decade at the helm<br />--WVU's women put a scare into Iowa, but ultimately fell to the Hawkeyes in the second round of the NCAA Tourney<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-25-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-25-24--59162709</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU has it's next basketball coach<br />--Weekend rain helped tamp down forest fires in the Potomac Highlands<br />--An inspirational speaker talks about learning to deal with his captivity in Vietnam<br />--In Sports: WVU will be the last home game for Iowa's legendary Caitlin Clark in Round 2 of the Women's NCAA Tourney tonight. <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59162709</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:33:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59162709/podcast_3_25_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21763297" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f26a3d7c-8083-4ff1-97c2-068d44d9363e/f26a3d7c-8083-4ff1-97c2-068d44d9363e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f26a3d7c-8083-4ff1-97c2-068d44d9363e/f26a3d7c-8083-4ff1-97c2-068d44d9363e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f26a3d7c-8083-4ff1-97c2-068d44d9363e/f26a3d7c-8083-4ff1-97c2-068d44d9363e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--WVU has it's next basketball coach
--Weekend rain helped tamp down forest fires in the Potomac Highlands
--An inspirational speaker talks about learning to deal with his captivity in Vietnam
--In Sports: WVU will be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--WVU has it's next basketball coach<br />--Weekend rain helped tamp down forest fires in the Potomac Highlands<br />--An inspirational speaker talks about learning to deal with his captivity in Vietnam<br />--In Sports: WVU will be the last home game for Iowa's legendary Caitlin Clark in Round 2 of the Women's NCAA Tourney tonight. <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-22-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-22-24--59135558</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A state of emergency as forest fires burn in the Potomac Highlands, but rain is on the way<br />--A double-homicide in Cabell County overnight and there were two domestic related shootings in Upshur County <br />--Senator Capito isn't buying the EPA's new rules aimed at spurring the purchase of electric vehicles<br />--In Sports: Marshall will face Va. Tech today in the opening of the Women's NCAA Tourney and Tech will be without their best player<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59135558</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:26:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59135558/podcast_3_22_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22811014" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f871f16b-79ab-4f63-9873-e45bead944b2/f871f16b-79ab-4f63-9873-e45bead944b2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f871f16b-79ab-4f63-9873-e45bead944b2/f871f16b-79ab-4f63-9873-e45bead944b2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f871f16b-79ab-4f63-9873-e45bead944b2/f871f16b-79ab-4f63-9873-e45bead944b2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A state of emergency as forest fires burn in the Potomac Highlands, but rain is on the way
--A double-homicide in Cabell County overnight and there were two domestic related shootings in Upshur County 
--Senator...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A state of emergency as forest fires burn in the Potomac Highlands, but rain is on the way<br />--A double-homicide in Cabell County overnight and there were two domestic related shootings in Upshur County <br />--Senator Capito isn't buying the EPA's new rules aimed at spurring the purchase of electric vehicles<br />--In Sports: Marshall will face Va. Tech today in the opening of the Women's NCAA Tourney and Tech will be without their best player<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>951</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-21-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-21-24--59124278</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice says he's mulling over the vaccination bill and plans for a special session<br />--The Governor tells MetroNews he was unaware of seven liens filed against his Greenbrier Resort for unpaid sales taxes<br />--The remarkable story of Charlie Plumb, shot down and held prisoner in Vietnam<br />--In Sports: Major League Baseball underway and in college baseball WVU tops Marshall]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59124278</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:25:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59124278/podcast_3_21_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21778972" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eab6c30a-0de0-47ec-a448-efc60bc206e5/eab6c30a-0de0-47ec-a448-efc60bc206e5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eab6c30a-0de0-47ec-a448-efc60bc206e5/eab6c30a-0de0-47ec-a448-efc60bc206e5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eab6c30a-0de0-47ec-a448-efc60bc206e5/eab6c30a-0de0-47ec-a448-efc60bc206e5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Governor Jim Justice says he's mulling over the vaccination bill and plans for a special session
--The Governor tells MetroNews he was unaware of seven liens filed against his Greenbrier Resort for unpaid sales taxes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Governor Jim Justice says he's mulling over the vaccination bill and plans for a special session<br />--The Governor tells MetroNews he was unaware of seven liens filed against his Greenbrier Resort for unpaid sales taxes<br />--The remarkable story of Charlie Plumb, shot down and held prisoner in Vietnam<br />--In Sports: Major League Baseball underway and in college baseball WVU tops Marshall]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>908</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-20-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-20-24--59110702</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Bob Huggins tells KDKA he's NOT an alcoholic<br />--The PSC looks to make sure that fire hydrant on your street will work when you need it most<br />--Tornadoes are rare, but not out of the question in West Virginia, the NWS is hoping to make us more aware<br />--In Sports:  March Madness about to hit a higher gear as the NCAA tournament gets underway with the First Four<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59110702</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:26:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59110702/podcast_3_20_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22938922" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1e192d1-4ca6-4df1-a04e-5f55a3814d84/a1e192d1-4ca6-4df1-a04e-5f55a3814d84.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1e192d1-4ca6-4df1-a04e-5f55a3814d84/a1e192d1-4ca6-4df1-a04e-5f55a3814d84.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1e192d1-4ca6-4df1-a04e-5f55a3814d84/a1e192d1-4ca6-4df1-a04e-5f55a3814d84.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Bob Huggins tells KDKA he's NOT an alcoholic
--The PSC looks to make sure that fire hydrant on your street will work when you need it most
--Tornadoes are rare, but not out of the question in West Virginia, the NWS...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Bob Huggins tells KDKA he's NOT an alcoholic<br />--The PSC looks to make sure that fire hydrant on your street will work when you need it most<br />--Tornadoes are rare, but not out of the question in West Virginia, the NWS is hoping to make us more aware<br />--In Sports:  March Madness about to hit a higher gear as the NCAA tournament gets underway with the First Four<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-19-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-19-24--59099183</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A federal appeals court is asking a certified question in the case of the appeal of an opioid lawsuit in Huntington<br />--The search for the next President of WVU is underway<br />--Advocates lament the failure of a bill aimed at curbing hunger on campus in West Virginia during the last hours of the Legislative Session<br />--In Sports: Individual post season honors roll in for boys high school basketball <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59099183</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:31:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59099183/podcast_3_19_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23205397" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/68290706-f5ff-4061-8789-6f78419a32d2/68290706-f5ff-4061-8789-6f78419a32d2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/68290706-f5ff-4061-8789-6f78419a32d2/68290706-f5ff-4061-8789-6f78419a32d2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/68290706-f5ff-4061-8789-6f78419a32d2/68290706-f5ff-4061-8789-6f78419a32d2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A federal appeals court is asking a certified question in the case of the appeal of an opioid lawsuit in Huntington
--The search for the next President of WVU is underway
--Advocates lament the failure of a bill...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A federal appeals court is asking a certified question in the case of the appeal of an opioid lawsuit in Huntington<br />--The search for the next President of WVU is underway<br />--Advocates lament the failure of a bill aimed at curbing hunger on campus in West Virginia during the last hours of the Legislative Session<br />--In Sports: Individual post season honors roll in for boys high school basketball <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>967</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-18-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-18-24--59085356</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Catholic schools in WV will stick with current vaccination requirements regardless of legislative changes<br />--One dead and another charged after a dispute in Barbour County from Friday<br />--Hancock County leaders hope the White House will offer help to avert a shutdown at Cleveland Cliffs<br />--In Sports:  The WVU and Marshall women now know where their NCAA runs will begin<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59085356</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:36:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59085356/podcast_3_18_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23417323" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2e32ddbf-e7a9-4627-aeed-6a59f4705256/2e32ddbf-e7a9-4627-aeed-6a59f4705256.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2e32ddbf-e7a9-4627-aeed-6a59f4705256/2e32ddbf-e7a9-4627-aeed-6a59f4705256.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2e32ddbf-e7a9-4627-aeed-6a59f4705256/2e32ddbf-e7a9-4627-aeed-6a59f4705256.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Catholic schools in WV will stick with current vaccination requirements regardless of legislative changes
--One dead and another charged after a dispute in Barbour County from Friday
--Hancock County leaders hope...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Catholic schools in WV will stick with current vaccination requirements regardless of legislative changes<br />--One dead and another charged after a dispute in Barbour County from Friday<br />--Hancock County leaders hope the White House will offer help to avert a shutdown at Cleveland Cliffs<br />--In Sports:  The WVU and Marshall women now know where their NCAA runs will begin<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>976</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-15-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-15-24--59054810</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Charges refiled and refined against a now fired school bus driver in Calhoun County at the controls when his bus flipped<br />--A Lewis County family is grieving and looking for answers after that massive fatal fire this week<br />--Congressman Alex Mooney has a lot of questions about the sudden rush to ban Tik-Tok in U.S. <br />--In Sports, the brackets of the boys state basketball tournament are filling up today<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59054810</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:27:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59054810/podcast_3_15_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19838407" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4c0ce5ec-7551-40a1-8fa1-68f0e6752285/4c0ce5ec-7551-40a1-8fa1-68f0e6752285.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4c0ce5ec-7551-40a1-8fa1-68f0e6752285/4c0ce5ec-7551-40a1-8fa1-68f0e6752285.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4c0ce5ec-7551-40a1-8fa1-68f0e6752285/4c0ce5ec-7551-40a1-8fa1-68f0e6752285.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Charges refiled and refined against a now fired school bus driver in Calhoun County at the controls when his bus flipped
--A Lewis County family is grieving and looking for answers after that massive fatal fire this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Charges refiled and refined against a now fired school bus driver in Calhoun County at the controls when his bus flipped<br />--A Lewis County family is grieving and looking for answers after that massive fatal fire this week<br />--Congressman Alex Mooney has a lot of questions about the sudden rush to ban Tik-Tok in U.S. <br />--In Sports, the brackets of the boys state basketball tournament are filling up today<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>827</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-14-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-14-24--59043116</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--An aircraft with the West Virginia air guard forced to declare an in-flight emergency<br />--The Supreme Court hears arguments at Herbert Hoover High School<br />--Strong words from WVU benefactor Ken Kendrick on Bob Huggins' consideration of a return as Mountaineer basketball coach.<br />--In Sports: a thriller to end day two of the boys state basketball tournament in Charleston]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59043116</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:48:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59043116/podcast_3_14_24_updated_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22843618" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/616e7a19-32e7-4229-af34-b47fdad22678/616e7a19-32e7-4229-af34-b47fdad22678.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/616e7a19-32e7-4229-af34-b47fdad22678/616e7a19-32e7-4229-af34-b47fdad22678.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/616e7a19-32e7-4229-af34-b47fdad22678/616e7a19-32e7-4229-af34-b47fdad22678.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--An aircraft with the West Virginia air guard forced to declare an in-flight emergency
--The Supreme Court hears arguments at Herbert Hoover High School
--Strong words from WVU benefactor Ken Kendrick on Bob Huggins'...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--An aircraft with the West Virginia air guard forced to declare an in-flight emergency<br />--The Supreme Court hears arguments at Herbert Hoover High School<br />--Strong words from WVU benefactor Ken Kendrick on Bob Huggins' consideration of a return as Mountaineer basketball coach.<br />--In Sports: a thriller to end day two of the boys state basketball tournament in Charleston]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>952</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-13-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-13-24--59030380</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A conviction in a Monongalia County murder trial involving a drug related killing<br />--Authorities in Lewis County discover a fifth body tied to a deadly fire from early Monday morning<br />--A health leader is asking the Governor to veto legislation which allows parents to opt out of immunizing their children<br />--The Mountaineer basketball season comes to an end with a loss in the Big XII Tournament and it's day two of the boys state basketball tourney<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59030380</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:23:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59030380/podcast_3_13_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22836094" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/93361ce4-8611-4f9b-9bc2-bcf66b8bd8cc/93361ce4-8611-4f9b-9bc2-bcf66b8bd8cc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/93361ce4-8611-4f9b-9bc2-bcf66b8bd8cc/93361ce4-8611-4f9b-9bc2-bcf66b8bd8cc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/93361ce4-8611-4f9b-9bc2-bcf66b8bd8cc/93361ce4-8611-4f9b-9bc2-bcf66b8bd8cc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A conviction in a Monongalia County murder trial involving a drug related killing
--Authorities in Lewis County discover a fifth body tied to a deadly fire from early Monday morning
--A health leader is asking the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A conviction in a Monongalia County murder trial involving a drug related killing<br />--Authorities in Lewis County discover a fifth body tied to a deadly fire from early Monday morning<br />--A health leader is asking the Governor to veto legislation which allows parents to opt out of immunizing their children<br />--The Mountaineer basketball season comes to an end with a loss in the Big XII Tournament and it's day two of the boys state basketball tourney<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>952</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-12-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-12-24--59013893</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Multiple fatalities on the West Virginia Turnpike after a firey crash at a toll plaza<br />--Four are dead after a suspicious fire in Lewis County and a person of interest takes their own life in the case<br />--House Speaker Roger Hanshaw expects there will need to be a special session in May to deal with missed matters from the regular session<br />--In Sports, the Marshall women's basketball team is headed to the NCAA after winning the Sunbelt Conference tourney and in Charleston the boys state high school basketball tourney starts today<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59013893</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:29:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59013893/podcast_3_12_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22864936" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4f6c4a0-95aa-44a7-af9c-7b4efa68b5ad/b4f6c4a0-95aa-44a7-af9c-7b4efa68b5ad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4f6c4a0-95aa-44a7-af9c-7b4efa68b5ad/b4f6c4a0-95aa-44a7-af9c-7b4efa68b5ad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4f6c4a0-95aa-44a7-af9c-7b4efa68b5ad/b4f6c4a0-95aa-44a7-af9c-7b4efa68b5ad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Multiple fatalities on the West Virginia Turnpike after a firey crash at a toll plaza
--Four are dead after a suspicious fire in Lewis County and a person of interest takes their own life in the case
--House Speaker...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Multiple fatalities on the West Virginia Turnpike after a firey crash at a toll plaza<br />--Four are dead after a suspicious fire in Lewis County and a person of interest takes their own life in the case<br />--House Speaker Roger Hanshaw expects there will need to be a special session in May to deal with missed matters from the regular session<br />--In Sports, the Marshall women's basketball team is headed to the NCAA after winning the Sunbelt Conference tourney and in Charleston the boys state high school basketball tourney starts today<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>953</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-11-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-11-24--59000710</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legislative session comes to a close, we'll look at what was passed and what high profile bills failed in the final hours<br />--A murder investigation in Kanawha County for a man also accused of animal cruelty<br />--A murder trial continues today in Morgantown<br />--In Sports:  March Madness is underway in West Virginia<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59000710</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:47:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59000710/podcast_3_11_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="24499525" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/24f34b86-5696-4e05-bc86-a24c6fb71317/24f34b86-5696-4e05-bc86-a24c6fb71317.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/24f34b86-5696-4e05-bc86-a24c6fb71317/24f34b86-5696-4e05-bc86-a24c6fb71317.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/24f34b86-5696-4e05-bc86-a24c6fb71317/24f34b86-5696-4e05-bc86-a24c6fb71317.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The Legislative session comes to a close, we'll look at what was passed and what high profile bills failed in the final hours
--A murder investigation in Kanawha County for a man also accused of animal cruelty
--A...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The Legislative session comes to a close, we'll look at what was passed and what high profile bills failed in the final hours<br />--A murder investigation in Kanawha County for a man also accused of animal cruelty<br />--A murder trial continues today in Morgantown<br />--In Sports:  March Madness is underway in West Virginia<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1021</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-8-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-8-24--58969427</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A number of high profile bills are moving in the final hours of the regular legislative session in Charleston<br />--A former Nicholas County deputy pleads guilty to child porn charges<br />--The West Virginia Air Guard is imploring unique recruiting efforts to boost numbers<br />--In Sports: the latest from the girls state high school basketball tournament and WVU and Marshall with action on the baseball diamond<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58969427</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:30:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58969427/podcast_3_8_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20362579" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e316bc2d-2695-4ecf-946a-0cb22157e67a/e316bc2d-2695-4ecf-946a-0cb22157e67a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e316bc2d-2695-4ecf-946a-0cb22157e67a/e316bc2d-2695-4ecf-946a-0cb22157e67a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e316bc2d-2695-4ecf-946a-0cb22157e67a/e316bc2d-2695-4ecf-946a-0cb22157e67a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A number of high profile bills are moving in the final hours of the regular legislative session in Charleston
--A former Nicholas County deputy pleads guilty to child porn charges
--The West Virginia Air Guard is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A number of high profile bills are moving in the final hours of the regular legislative session in Charleston<br />--A former Nicholas County deputy pleads guilty to child porn charges<br />--The West Virginia Air Guard is imploring unique recruiting efforts to boost numbers<br />--In Sports: the latest from the girls state high school basketball tournament and WVU and Marshall with action on the baseball diamond<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>849</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-7-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-7-24--58956561</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--An overnight shooting in Kanawha County results in an arrest in Cabell County<br />--A murder trial underway in Morgantown<br />--At the Capitol the Legislative session is winding out and the fate of high profile legislation is starting to play out<br />--In Sports: WVU finishes the home season in men's basketball and the latest from the girls state high school basketball tournament in Charleston]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58956561</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:30:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58956561/podcast_3_7_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23368417" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78eedb40-6862-4730-81fe-727b5e4a9e4d/78eedb40-6862-4730-81fe-727b5e4a9e4d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78eedb40-6862-4730-81fe-727b5e4a9e4d/78eedb40-6862-4730-81fe-727b5e4a9e4d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78eedb40-6862-4730-81fe-727b5e4a9e4d/78eedb40-6862-4730-81fe-727b5e4a9e4d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--An overnight shooting in Kanawha County results in an arrest in Cabell County
--A murder trial underway in Morgantown
--At the Capitol the Legislative session is winding out and the fate of high profile legislation...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--An overnight shooting in Kanawha County results in an arrest in Cabell County<br />--A murder trial underway in Morgantown<br />--At the Capitol the Legislative session is winding out and the fate of high profile legislation is starting to play out<br />--In Sports: WVU finishes the home season in men's basketball and the latest from the girls state high school basketball tournament in Charleston]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>974</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-6-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-6-24--58943493</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A couple of high profile bills moving at the Capitol have been folded into one<br />--More on that bus wreck in Calhoun County which injured 19 students<br />--Workers at Cleveland Cliffs plan a protest while laid of workers at AWP look for new jobs<br />--In Sports: Neal Brown gets a contract extension and the girls state hs basketball tourney enters day 2<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58943493</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:25:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58943493/podcast_3_6_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18642718" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2c71482b-ff7f-4c3e-b823-d8f71bcc42c9/2c71482b-ff7f-4c3e-b823-d8f71bcc42c9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2c71482b-ff7f-4c3e-b823-d8f71bcc42c9/2c71482b-ff7f-4c3e-b823-d8f71bcc42c9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2c71482b-ff7f-4c3e-b823-d8f71bcc42c9/2c71482b-ff7f-4c3e-b823-d8f71bcc42c9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A couple of high profile bills moving at the Capitol have been folded into one
--More on that bus wreck in Calhoun County which injured 19 students
--Workers at Cleveland Cliffs plan a protest while laid of workers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A couple of high profile bills moving at the Capitol have been folded into one<br />--More on that bus wreck in Calhoun County which injured 19 students<br />--Workers at Cleveland Cliffs plan a protest while laid of workers at AWP look for new jobs<br />--In Sports: Neal Brown gets a contract extension and the girls state hs basketball tourney enters day 2<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>777</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-5-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-5-24--58930384</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The final week of the Legislative session means a lot of much talked about legislation is front and center at the State Capitol<br />--A school bus driver faces charges of DUI after an accident which left multiple children injured in Calhoun County<br />--West Virginia student show their thought process in science and engineering in a major event in Charleston<br />--In Sports, the girls state high school basketball tournament gets started today in Charleston.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58930384</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:25:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58930384/podcast_3_5_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21239125" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3d8e2986-96df-403d-adc6-72f6d05c4803/3d8e2986-96df-403d-adc6-72f6d05c4803.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3d8e2986-96df-403d-adc6-72f6d05c4803/3d8e2986-96df-403d-adc6-72f6d05c4803.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3d8e2986-96df-403d-adc6-72f6d05c4803/3d8e2986-96df-403d-adc6-72f6d05c4803.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The final week of the Legislative session means a lot of much talked about legislation is front and center at the State Capitol
--A school bus driver faces charges of DUI after an accident which left multiple...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The final week of the Legislative session means a lot of much talked about legislation is front and center at the State Capitol<br />--A school bus driver faces charges of DUI after an accident which left multiple children injured in Calhoun County<br />--West Virginia student show their thought process in science and engineering in a major event in Charleston<br />--In Sports, the girls state high school basketball tournament gets started today in Charleston.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-4-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-4-24--58917320</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Two imates are dead after a weekend incident at the Hazelton Federal Prison<br />--The final week of the regular session of the West Virginia Legislature gets started this morning<br />--Today marks the 75th anniversary of the most deadly day in the history of the Charleston Fire Department<br />--In Sports: March Madness gets underway this week in Wheeling and Charleston with the MEC and Girls state high school basketball tournaments]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58917320</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:25:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58917320/podcast_3_4_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22584040" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/839f79c4-2349-4b6d-a2ee-afc9de427cd7/839f79c4-2349-4b6d-a2ee-afc9de427cd7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/839f79c4-2349-4b6d-a2ee-afc9de427cd7/839f79c4-2349-4b6d-a2ee-afc9de427cd7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/839f79c4-2349-4b6d-a2ee-afc9de427cd7/839f79c4-2349-4b6d-a2ee-afc9de427cd7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Two imates are dead after a weekend incident at the Hazelton Federal Prison
--The final week of the regular session of the West Virginia Legislature gets started this morning
--Today marks the 75th anniversary of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Two imates are dead after a weekend incident at the Hazelton Federal Prison<br />--The final week of the regular session of the West Virginia Legislature gets started this morning<br />--Today marks the 75th anniversary of the most deadly day in the history of the Charleston Fire Department<br />--In Sports: March Madness gets underway this week in Wheeling and Charleston with the MEC and Girls state high school basketball tournaments]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>941</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  3-1-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-1-24--58887603</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58887603</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:22:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58887603/metronews_this_morning_friday_3_1_24.mp3" length="19264702" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eb2423f0-6436-47c1-927e-604a1994cbc6/eb2423f0-6436-47c1-927e-604a1994cbc6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eb2423f0-6436-47c1-927e-604a1994cbc6/eb2423f0-6436-47c1-927e-604a1994cbc6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eb2423f0-6436-47c1-927e-604a1994cbc6/eb2423f0-6436-47c1-927e-604a1994cbc6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>803</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-29-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-29-24--58875142</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A Kanawha County Deputy is shot in an early morning pursuit<br />--New information in a traffic stop involving State Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston<br />--Crossover Day has come and gone at the Legislative Session<br />--In sports: The girls Class AAA and Class AA teams punch their tickets to the state tournament]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58875142</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:53:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58875142/podcast_2_29_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22086829" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b76d379c-5a74-49a2-afe3-d76bb124f8e0/b76d379c-5a74-49a2-afe3-d76bb124f8e0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b76d379c-5a74-49a2-afe3-d76bb124f8e0/b76d379c-5a74-49a2-afe3-d76bb124f8e0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b76d379c-5a74-49a2-afe3-d76bb124f8e0/b76d379c-5a74-49a2-afe3-d76bb124f8e0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A Kanawha County Deputy is shot in an early morning pursuit
--New information in a traffic stop involving State Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston
--Crossover Day has come and gone at the Legislative Session
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A Kanawha County Deputy is shot in an early morning pursuit<br />--New information in a traffic stop involving State Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston<br />--Crossover Day has come and gone at the Legislative Session<br />--In sports: The girls Class AAA and Class AA teams punch their tickets to the state tournament]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>921</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-28-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-28-24--58862067</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Heavy downpours could create flash flooding anywhere in the state today with a cold front bringing potentially violent weather later in the day<br />--Lawmakers advance a number of high profile bills including the mug shot bill, left lane travel bill, the Baby Olivia bill, and one impacting travel ball participants<br />--Kroger workers prepare to vote on a new contract<br />--IN Sports:  Marshall ladies claim the Sunbelt Conference regular season title<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58862067</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:24:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58862067/podcast_2_28_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20077921" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/113d864b-d85c-4319-a784-200c18bb8aa3/113d864b-d85c-4319-a784-200c18bb8aa3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/113d864b-d85c-4319-a784-200c18bb8aa3/113d864b-d85c-4319-a784-200c18bb8aa3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/113d864b-d85c-4319-a784-200c18bb8aa3/113d864b-d85c-4319-a784-200c18bb8aa3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Heavy downpours could create flash flooding anywhere in the state today with a cold front bringing potentially violent weather later in the day
--Lawmakers advance a number of high profile bills including the mug...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Heavy downpours could create flash flooding anywhere in the state today with a cold front bringing potentially violent weather later in the day<br />--Lawmakers advance a number of high profile bills including the mug shot bill, left lane travel bill, the Baby Olivia bill, and one impacting travel ball participants<br />--Kroger workers prepare to vote on a new contract<br />--IN Sports:  Marshall ladies claim the Sunbelt Conference regular season title<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>837</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-27-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-27-24--58848107</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--House passes a bill providing exemptions from required childhood vaccinations <br />--Women's Bill of Rights heads to the Senate Floor<br />--Kroger contract will be before rank and file union workers this week while workers at AHF Products remain on strike<br />--In Sports, WVU mounts a furious comeback only to fall in overtime at Kansas State<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58848107</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:25:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58848107/podcast_2_27_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23567803" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/caef97e5-eda1-44f6-9b47-a47da0da476e/caef97e5-eda1-44f6-9b47-a47da0da476e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/caef97e5-eda1-44f6-9b47-a47da0da476e/caef97e5-eda1-44f6-9b47-a47da0da476e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/caef97e5-eda1-44f6-9b47-a47da0da476e/caef97e5-eda1-44f6-9b47-a47da0da476e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--House passes a bill providing exemptions from required childhood vaccinations 
--Women's Bill of Rights heads to the Senate Floor
--Kroger contract will be before rank and file union workers this week while workers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--House passes a bill providing exemptions from required childhood vaccinations <br />--Women's Bill of Rights heads to the Senate Floor<br />--Kroger contract will be before rank and file union workers this week while workers at AHF Products remain on strike<br />--In Sports, WVU mounts a furious comeback only to fall in overtime at Kansas State<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>982</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-26-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-26-24--58823092</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Workers at a Randolph County wood products plant are on strike while workers at Allegheny Wood Products are out of a job <br />--Late Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams will be forever enshrined at the U.S. Capitol <br />--Longtime public servant Joe Martin is being remembered by those who knew him<br />--In Sports: The basketball season at all levels is winding down<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58823092</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:31:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58823092/podcast_2_26_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21534442" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8c9c77a8-deed-4011-bd55-37425c847a0a/8c9c77a8-deed-4011-bd55-37425c847a0a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8c9c77a8-deed-4011-bd55-37425c847a0a/8c9c77a8-deed-4011-bd55-37425c847a0a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8c9c77a8-deed-4011-bd55-37425c847a0a/8c9c77a8-deed-4011-bd55-37425c847a0a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Workers at a Randolph County wood products plant are on strike while workers at Allegheny Wood Products are out of a job 
--Late Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams will be forever enshrined at the U.S. Capitol...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Workers at a Randolph County wood products plant are on strike while workers at Allegheny Wood Products are out of a job <br />--Late Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams will be forever enshrined at the U.S. Capitol <br />--Longtime public servant Joe Martin is being remembered by those who knew him<br />--In Sports: The basketball season at all levels is winding down<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>898</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-23-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-23-24--58795291</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Legislation dealing with hair styles, pay raises, and social security taxes are moving at the state capitol<br />--The Supreme Court reverses a ruling involving the Cabell County Schools excess levy<br />--The annual Berkeley Springs Water Tasting Festival gets started today<br />--In Sports: the WVSSAC selects Charleston to host the high school football state championships for the next three years]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58795291</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:24:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58795291/podcast_2_23_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19121119" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da83604c-01a4-4dc4-8faa-6e47c9c1550b/da83604c-01a4-4dc4-8faa-6e47c9c1550b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da83604c-01a4-4dc4-8faa-6e47c9c1550b/da83604c-01a4-4dc4-8faa-6e47c9c1550b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da83604c-01a4-4dc4-8faa-6e47c9c1550b/da83604c-01a4-4dc4-8faa-6e47c9c1550b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Legislation dealing with hair styles, pay raises, and social security taxes are moving at the state capitol
--The Supreme Court reverses a ruling involving the Cabell County Schools excess levy
--The annual Berkeley...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Legislation dealing with hair styles, pay raises, and social security taxes are moving at the state capitol<br />--The Supreme Court reverses a ruling involving the Cabell County Schools excess levy<br />--The annual Berkeley Springs Water Tasting Festival gets started today<br />--In Sports: the WVSSAC selects Charleston to host the high school football state championships for the next three years]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-22-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-22-24--58775106</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--There's an internal review of a high profile traffic stop in Charleston by the Charleston Police Department<br />--Legislation to allow West Virginia teachers to be armed in the classroom has cleared the state House of Delegates<br />--Legisaltion could clear the way for a statue of West Virginia native and World War II Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams to be placed in the U.S. Capitol<br />--In Sports: Girls Sectionals are underway in high school basketball and the Mountaineer women fall on the road in overtime<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58775106</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:26:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58775106/podcast_2_22_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21150091" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/181ccef0-0506-4186-8604-8a4cdb027c56/181ccef0-0506-4186-8604-8a4cdb027c56.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/181ccef0-0506-4186-8604-8a4cdb027c56/181ccef0-0506-4186-8604-8a4cdb027c56.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/181ccef0-0506-4186-8604-8a4cdb027c56/181ccef0-0506-4186-8604-8a4cdb027c56.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--There's an internal review of a high profile traffic stop in Charleston by the Charleston Police Department
--Legislation to allow West Virginia teachers to be armed in the classroom has cleared the state House of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--There's an internal review of a high profile traffic stop in Charleston by the Charleston Police Department<br />--Legislation to allow West Virginia teachers to be armed in the classroom has cleared the state House of Delegates<br />--Legisaltion could clear the way for a statue of West Virginia native and World War II Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams to be placed in the U.S. Capitol<br />--In Sports: Girls Sectionals are underway in high school basketball and the Mountaineer women fall on the road in overtime<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>882</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-21-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-21-24--58762796</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A tragic and painful loss at Harrison County's Liberty High School<br />--Lawmakers advance bills to allow teens to get a job at 14 and to play ball for two different teams at once<br />--The delays in the new FAFSA application are causing anxiety for those looking to apply for college<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers avenge an earlier loss with a victory at home Tuesday night<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58762796</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:26:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58762796/podcast_2_21_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17798776" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1752962-3ca0-4094-bf24-ac76df909f24/a1752962-3ca0-4094-bf24-ac76df909f24.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1752962-3ca0-4094-bf24-ac76df909f24/a1752962-3ca0-4094-bf24-ac76df909f24.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a1752962-3ca0-4094-bf24-ac76df909f24/a1752962-3ca0-4094-bf24-ac76df909f24.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A tragic and painful loss at Harrison County's Liberty High School
--Lawmakers advance bills to allow teens to get a job at 14 and to play ball for two different teams at once
--The delays in the new FAFSA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A tragic and painful loss at Harrison County's Liberty High School<br />--Lawmakers advance bills to allow teens to get a job at 14 and to play ball for two different teams at once<br />--The delays in the new FAFSA application are causing anxiety for those looking to apply for college<br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers avenge an earlier loss with a victory at home Tuesday night<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>742</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-20-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-20-24--58749384</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Lawmakers consider legislation to boost pay for special ed teachers and protect the jobs of those who defend themselves at work. <br />--Governor Justice says the Cleveland Cliffs announcement was a "cannonball to the stomach"<br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin talks about his reasons to NOT run for President<br />--In Sports: Basketball, baseball, NASCAR, and more<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58749384</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:26:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58749384/podcast_2_20_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21394621" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2dfa2de3-40ba-459a-abfb-e18b75221c9b/2dfa2de3-40ba-459a-abfb-e18b75221c9b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2dfa2de3-40ba-459a-abfb-e18b75221c9b/2dfa2de3-40ba-459a-abfb-e18b75221c9b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2dfa2de3-40ba-459a-abfb-e18b75221c9b/2dfa2de3-40ba-459a-abfb-e18b75221c9b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Lawmakers consider legislation to boost pay for special ed teachers and protect the jobs of those who defend themselves at work. 
--Governor Justice says the Cleveland Cliffs announcement was a "cannonball to the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Lawmakers consider legislation to boost pay for special ed teachers and protect the jobs of those who defend themselves at work. <br />--Governor Justice says the Cleveland Cliffs announcement was a "cannonball to the stomach"<br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin talks about his reasons to NOT run for President<br />--In Sports: Basketball, baseball, NASCAR, and more<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>892</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-19-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-19-24--58737990</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--State will study whether to create a State Park on the banks of the popular Cheat Lake<br />--Legislature's work continues including work on a bill to cut taxes on Social Security<br />--Family of a Pocahontas County murder victim hopes her death raises the awareness of domestic violence<br />--In sports, a recap of the weekend basketball action in West Virginia]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58737990</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:22:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58737990/podcast_2_19_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22239190" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d822762d-9c47-43d7-b817-42cd50d0cc95/d822762d-9c47-43d7-b817-42cd50d0cc95.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d822762d-9c47-43d7-b817-42cd50d0cc95/d822762d-9c47-43d7-b817-42cd50d0cc95.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d822762d-9c47-43d7-b817-42cd50d0cc95/d822762d-9c47-43d7-b817-42cd50d0cc95.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--State will study whether to create a State Park on the banks of the popular Cheat Lake
--Legislature's work continues including work on a bill to cut taxes on Social Security
--Family of a Pocahontas County murder...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--State will study whether to create a State Park on the banks of the popular Cheat Lake<br />--Legislature's work continues including work on a bill to cut taxes on Social Security<br />--Family of a Pocahontas County murder victim hopes her death raises the awareness of domestic violence<br />--In sports, a recap of the weekend basketball action in West Virginia]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>927</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-16-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-16-24--58705165</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A new trial date set for the man charged with killing a Nicholas County deputy<br />--State Corrections officials say problems with the system are rapidly improving<br />--Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about what she's observed with President Biden's health<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball ready to defend its Big XII title<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58705165</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:25:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58705165/podcast_2_16_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19076602" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/12a7bb86-d84f-4b78-8ecf-ecbf66ded61d/12a7bb86-d84f-4b78-8ecf-ecbf66ded61d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/12a7bb86-d84f-4b78-8ecf-ecbf66ded61d/12a7bb86-d84f-4b78-8ecf-ecbf66ded61d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/12a7bb86-d84f-4b78-8ecf-ecbf66ded61d/12a7bb86-d84f-4b78-8ecf-ecbf66ded61d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A new trial date set for the man charged with killing a Nicholas County deputy
--State Corrections officials say problems with the system are rapidly improving
--Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about what she's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A new trial date set for the man charged with killing a Nicholas County deputy<br />--State Corrections officials say problems with the system are rapidly improving<br />--Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about what she's observed with President Biden's health<br />--In Sports: WVU baseball ready to defend its Big XII title<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>795</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-15-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-15-24--58693351</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A bill which would allow West Virginia teachers to carry concealed weapons advances in the House<br />--The Postal Service gets an earful from those opposed to changes in the Charleston mail processing and distribution facility<br />--Senator Joe Manchin gives an update on his wife Gayle's recovery from a recent car wreck<br />--In Sports: The latest high school rankings and Marshall returns to the hardwood after an eight day break]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58693351</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:23:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58693351/podcast_2_15_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18448348" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a7a824db-34a9-468b-8869-708725d81de0/a7a824db-34a9-468b-8869-708725d81de0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a7a824db-34a9-468b-8869-708725d81de0/a7a824db-34a9-468b-8869-708725d81de0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a7a824db-34a9-468b-8869-708725d81de0/a7a824db-34a9-468b-8869-708725d81de0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A bill which would allow West Virginia teachers to carry concealed weapons advances in the House
--The Postal Service gets an earful from those opposed to changes in the Charleston mail processing and distribution...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A bill which would allow West Virginia teachers to carry concealed weapons advances in the House<br />--The Postal Service gets an earful from those opposed to changes in the Charleston mail processing and distribution facility<br />--Senator Joe Manchin gives an update on his wife Gayle's recovery from a recent car wreck<br />--In Sports: The latest high school rankings and Marshall returns to the hardwood after an eight day break]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>769</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-14-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-14-24--58682350</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--More is expected to be learned tonight about the future of Charleston's mail sorting and processing center<br />--A domestic dispute in Pocahontas County results in murder charges<br />--Legislation would increase work requirements for SNAP benefits<br />--In Sports: An upset in the ACC in college basketball plus WVU women prevail on the road<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58682350</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:23:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58682350/podcast_2_14_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17262691" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/be25e1c8-3325-425e-9d77-5db17c0efaa3/be25e1c8-3325-425e-9d77-5db17c0efaa3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/be25e1c8-3325-425e-9d77-5db17c0efaa3/be25e1c8-3325-425e-9d77-5db17c0efaa3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/be25e1c8-3325-425e-9d77-5db17c0efaa3/be25e1c8-3325-425e-9d77-5db17c0efaa3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--More is expected to be learned tonight about the future of Charleston's mail sorting and processing center
--A domestic dispute in Pocahontas County results in murder charges
--Legislation would increase work...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--More is expected to be learned tonight about the future of Charleston's mail sorting and processing center<br />--A domestic dispute in Pocahontas County results in murder charges<br />--Legislation would increase work requirements for SNAP benefits<br />--In Sports: An upset in the ACC in college basketball plus WVU women prevail on the road<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>720</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-13-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-13-24--58671790</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The weather is an issue this morning with flooding rain in some low lying areas and snowfall in the mountains of West Virginia<br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams delivers his final State of the City address<br />--A bill regarding what's considered "obscene" material displayed in a public library moves to the House floor in Charleston<br />--In Sports: WVU falls on the road at TCU<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58671790</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:23:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58671790/podcast_2_13_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18625162" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4044e67f-42db-4835-9a54-e164c0ab81ac/4044e67f-42db-4835-9a54-e164c0ab81ac.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4044e67f-42db-4835-9a54-e164c0ab81ac/4044e67f-42db-4835-9a54-e164c0ab81ac.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4044e67f-42db-4835-9a54-e164c0ab81ac/4044e67f-42db-4835-9a54-e164c0ab81ac.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The weather is an issue this morning with flooding rain in some low lying areas and snowfall in the mountains of West Virginia
--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams delivers his final State of the City address
--A bill...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The weather is an issue this morning with flooding rain in some low lying areas and snowfall in the mountains of West Virginia<br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams delivers his final State of the City address<br />--A bill regarding what's considered "obscene" material displayed in a public library moves to the House floor in Charleston<br />--In Sports: WVU falls on the road at TCU<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>776</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-12-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-12-24--58655261</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Several bills pending at the Legislature deal with solar energy advancement in West Virginia<br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams ready to deliver his final State of the City address<br />--The new Berkeley County Sheriff is settling in<br />--In Sports: Another Superbowl win for the Chiefs, this one in dramatic fashion]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58655261</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:23:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58655261/podcast_2_12_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18516064" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7293f14c-07fb-492b-9133-37440d253b76/7293f14c-07fb-492b-9133-37440d253b76.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7293f14c-07fb-492b-9133-37440d253b76/7293f14c-07fb-492b-9133-37440d253b76.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7293f14c-07fb-492b-9133-37440d253b76/7293f14c-07fb-492b-9133-37440d253b76.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Several bills pending at the Legislature deal with solar energy advancement in West Virginia
--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams ready to deliver his final State of the City address
--The new Berkeley County Sheriff is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Several bills pending at the Legislature deal with solar energy advancement in West Virginia<br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams ready to deliver his final State of the City address<br />--The new Berkeley County Sheriff is settling in<br />--In Sports: Another Superbowl win for the Chiefs, this one in dramatic fashion]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>772</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-9-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-9-24--58621887</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Kanawha County deputies continue their investigation of a double homicide<br />--A Jackson County man has charges in a child abuse case upgraded after the baby died<br />--Fierce debate in the House of Delegates on a bill which originally included the words "systemic racism"<br />--In Sports, Super Bowl weekend is here]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58621887</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:24:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58621887/podcast_2_9_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18126697" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/83cb4698-6299-4f0f-815a-5f05efd896f9/83cb4698-6299-4f0f-815a-5f05efd896f9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/83cb4698-6299-4f0f-815a-5f05efd896f9/83cb4698-6299-4f0f-815a-5f05efd896f9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/83cb4698-6299-4f0f-815a-5f05efd896f9/83cb4698-6299-4f0f-815a-5f05efd896f9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Kanawha County deputies continue their investigation of a double homicide
--A Jackson County man has charges in a child abuse case upgraded after the baby died
--Fierce debate in the House of Delegates on a bill...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Kanawha County deputies continue their investigation of a double homicide<br />--A Jackson County man has charges in a child abuse case upgraded after the baby died<br />--Fierce debate in the House of Delegates on a bill which originally included the words "systemic racism"<br />--In Sports, Super Bowl weekend is here]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>756</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-8-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-8-24--58608668</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A Charleston man is jailed on charges of a double-homicide in Kanawha County<br />--Governor Jim Justice is firing back at lender Carter Bank and Trust who this week moved to auction property owned by the Justice family of companies over $300 Million in outstanding debts<br />--Legislation allowing for the sale of raw milk is moving again in Charleston<br />--In Sports: The last day of the Par-Mar Stores Shootout ready to go at West Virginia State<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58608668</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:39:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58608668/podcast_2_8_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22374622" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aae87780-d965-40a5-9a10-e0da8af40638/aae87780-d965-40a5-9a10-e0da8af40638.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aae87780-d965-40a5-9a10-e0da8af40638/aae87780-d965-40a5-9a10-e0da8af40638.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aae87780-d965-40a5-9a10-e0da8af40638/aae87780-d965-40a5-9a10-e0da8af40638.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A Charleston man is jailed on charges of a double-homicide in Kanawha County
--Governor Jim Justice is firing back at lender Carter Bank and Trust who this week moved to auction property owned by the Justice family...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A Charleston man is jailed on charges of a double-homicide in Kanawha County<br />--Governor Jim Justice is firing back at lender Carter Bank and Trust who this week moved to auction property owned by the Justice family of companies over $300 Million in outstanding debts<br />--Legislation allowing for the sale of raw milk is moving again in Charleston<br />--In Sports: The last day of the Par-Mar Stores Shootout ready to go at West Virginia State<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>933</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-7-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-7-24--58596365</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The four leading candidates for the GOP nomination for Governor face off on one stage in debate<br />--Friends and family remember a teenage murder victim in Charleston<br />--Governor Jim Justice's Greenbrier Sporting Club lots up for auction to satisfy a $300 Million dollar debt<br />--In Sports: WVU women's basketball is now 20-2 and the Par Mar Shootout enters day three of high school basketball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58596365</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:22:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58596365/podcast_2_7_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17870254" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b516b07d-d108-4d68-bb05-f1e6cfefcb8f/b516b07d-d108-4d68-bb05-f1e6cfefcb8f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b516b07d-d108-4d68-bb05-f1e6cfefcb8f/b516b07d-d108-4d68-bb05-f1e6cfefcb8f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b516b07d-d108-4d68-bb05-f1e6cfefcb8f/b516b07d-d108-4d68-bb05-f1e6cfefcb8f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The four leading candidates for the GOP nomination for Governor face off on one stage in debate
--Friends and family remember a teenage murder victim in Charleston
--Governor Jim Justice's Greenbrier Sporting Club...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The four leading candidates for the GOP nomination for Governor face off on one stage in debate<br />--Friends and family remember a teenage murder victim in Charleston<br />--Governor Jim Justice's Greenbrier Sporting Club lots up for auction to satisfy a $300 Million dollar debt<br />--In Sports: WVU women's basketball is now 20-2 and the Par Mar Shootout enters day three of high school basketball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>745</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-6-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-6-24--58584687</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A Charleston entertainment venue is closed over structural and electrical issues<br />--A Kanawha County woman faces 1 to 5 years in prison for the death of a toddler in her care<br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin honored by the Association of Counties for his lifetime of public service<br />--In Sports: The Par Mar Stores Shootout basketball tourney continues at West Virginia State University<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58584687</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:25:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58584687/podcast_2_6_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21973969" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64c6fa61-7880-4de5-921e-b065003c137c/64c6fa61-7880-4de5-921e-b065003c137c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64c6fa61-7880-4de5-921e-b065003c137c/64c6fa61-7880-4de5-921e-b065003c137c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64c6fa61-7880-4de5-921e-b065003c137c/64c6fa61-7880-4de5-921e-b065003c137c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A Charleston entertainment venue is closed over structural and electrical issues
--A Kanawha County woman faces 1 to 5 years in prison for the death of a toddler in her care
--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin honored by the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A Charleston entertainment venue is closed over structural and electrical issues<br />--A Kanawha County woman faces 1 to 5 years in prison for the death of a toddler in her care<br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin honored by the Association of Counties for his lifetime of public service<br />--In Sports: The Par Mar Stores Shootout basketball tourney continues at West Virginia State University<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>916</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-5-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-5-24--58573342</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--This week will feature the first gubernatorial debate of the election season featuring all four GOP candidates<br />--The new I-G for Homeland Security says he's making unannounced visits to jails and prisons in the state<br />--West Virginia's Charter Schools are getting noticed nationally<br />--In Sports:  WVU falls at home over the weekend and Marshall's men pick up a victory<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58573342</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:26:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58573342/podcast_2_5_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20516821" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d77d52f-5e30-44e2-ae57-1083f311f19f/4d77d52f-5e30-44e2-ae57-1083f311f19f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d77d52f-5e30-44e2-ae57-1083f311f19f/4d77d52f-5e30-44e2-ae57-1083f311f19f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d77d52f-5e30-44e2-ae57-1083f311f19f/4d77d52f-5e30-44e2-ae57-1083f311f19f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--This week will feature the first gubernatorial debate of the election season featuring all four GOP candidates
--The new I-G for Homeland Security says he's making unannounced visits to jails and prisons in the state...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--This week will feature the first gubernatorial debate of the election season featuring all four GOP candidates<br />--The new I-G for Homeland Security says he's making unannounced visits to jails and prisons in the state<br />--West Virginia's Charter Schools are getting noticed nationally<br />--In Sports:  WVU falls at home over the weekend and Marshall's men pick up a victory<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>855</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-2-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-2-24--58542347</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Groundhog Day activities at the W.Va. Wildlife Center will happen after all<br />--Legislation proposes pay raises for non-uniformed corrections staff in W.Va<br />--Senator Capito wants any funding bills for Ukraine, Israel, or Taiwan to address the southern U.S. border<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls at home]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58542347</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:24:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58542347/podcast_2_2_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18415117" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/137d3b2e-3f78-4239-9f1f-edc18440b4dc/137d3b2e-3f78-4239-9f1f-edc18440b4dc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/137d3b2e-3f78-4239-9f1f-edc18440b4dc/137d3b2e-3f78-4239-9f1f-edc18440b4dc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/137d3b2e-3f78-4239-9f1f-edc18440b4dc/137d3b2e-3f78-4239-9f1f-edc18440b4dc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Groundhog Day activities at the W.Va. Wildlife Center will happen after all
--Legislation proposes pay raises for non-uniformed corrections staff in W.Va
--Senator Capito wants any funding bills for Ukraine, Israel,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Groundhog Day activities at the W.Va. Wildlife Center will happen after all<br />--Legislation proposes pay raises for non-uniformed corrections staff in W.Va<br />--Senator Capito wants any funding bills for Ukraine, Israel, or Taiwan to address the southern U.S. border<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls at home]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>768</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-1-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-1-24--58530439</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The White House approves a federal disaster declaration for August flood damage in five W.Va. counties<br />--Relatives of a 19-year old killed in an armed robbery are crushed and speaking out about his murder<br />--Gayle Manchin is out of the hospital after a car wreck this week in Alabama<br />--In Sports, WVU men beat Cincinnati and the Marshall women stay undefeated in conference play<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58530439</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:24:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58530439/podcast_2_1_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21626611" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/07c8e739-bd32-4822-82ec-502f6a05eaf8/07c8e739-bd32-4822-82ec-502f6a05eaf8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/07c8e739-bd32-4822-82ec-502f6a05eaf8/07c8e739-bd32-4822-82ec-502f6a05eaf8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/07c8e739-bd32-4822-82ec-502f6a05eaf8/07c8e739-bd32-4822-82ec-502f6a05eaf8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The White House approves a federal disaster declaration for August flood damage in five W.Va. counties
--Relatives of a 19-year old killed in an armed robbery are crushed and speaking out about his murder
--Gayle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The White House approves a federal disaster declaration for August flood damage in five W.Va. counties<br />--Relatives of a 19-year old killed in an armed robbery are crushed and speaking out about his murder<br />--Gayle Manchin is out of the hospital after a car wreck this week in Alabama<br />--In Sports, WVU men beat Cincinnati and the Marshall women stay undefeated in conference play<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>901</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-31-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-31-24--58511863</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A Charleston shop keeper is shot and killed in an overnight armed robbery<br />--A survey of West Virginia teachers finds there is extreme apathy among parents and students when it comes to education<br />--A shakeup at Potomac State College as the President steps down<br />--In Sports: The 2024 Mountaineer Football schedule is released<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58511863</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:23:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58511863/podcast_1_31_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17843920" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6b425efa-025d-45c7-934e-8daf024c97bc/6b425efa-025d-45c7-934e-8daf024c97bc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6b425efa-025d-45c7-934e-8daf024c97bc/6b425efa-025d-45c7-934e-8daf024c97bc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6b425efa-025d-45c7-934e-8daf024c97bc/6b425efa-025d-45c7-934e-8daf024c97bc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--A Charleston shop keeper is shot and killed in an overnight armed robbery
--A survey of West Virginia teachers finds there is extreme apathy among parents and students when it comes to education
--A shakeup at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--A Charleston shop keeper is shot and killed in an overnight armed robbery<br />--A survey of West Virginia teachers finds there is extreme apathy among parents and students when it comes to education<br />--A shakeup at Potomac State College as the President steps down<br />--In Sports: The 2024 Mountaineer Football schedule is released<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>744</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-30-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-30-24--58498982</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Lawmakers consider a $2 Million allocation for clinical trials at the WVU Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute<br />--It's WVU Day at the Legislature<br />--A proposal would legalize recreational marijuana in West Virginia and direct proceeds to PEIA<br />--In Sports: Mike Carey prepares to return to Morgantown to face his former team<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58498982</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:30:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58498982/podcast_1_30_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21696208" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/27461c34-cb07-4559-a808-68756082405b/27461c34-cb07-4559-a808-68756082405b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/27461c34-cb07-4559-a808-68756082405b/27461c34-cb07-4559-a808-68756082405b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/27461c34-cb07-4559-a808-68756082405b/27461c34-cb07-4559-a808-68756082405b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Lawmakers consider a $2 Million allocation for clinical trials at the WVU Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute
--It's WVU Day at the Legislature
--A proposal would legalize recreational marijuana in West Virginia and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Lawmakers consider a $2 Million allocation for clinical trials at the WVU Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute<br />--It's WVU Day at the Legislature<br />--A proposal would legalize recreational marijuana in West Virginia and direct proceeds to PEIA<br />--In Sports: Mike Carey prepares to return to Morgantown to face his former team<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>904</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-29-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-29-24--58487240</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Two controversial bills which drew a lot of attention last week appear stalled at the Legislature<br />--The WVGOP changes plans for its primary and limits who can participate<br />--A familiar and controversial figure in West Virginia is now in the race for U.S. Senate<br />--In Sports: the Superbowl matchup is set after a couple of wild championship games on Sunday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58487240</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:23:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58487240/podcast_1_29_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22422274" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4b6a4075-bb07-4cb7-8e1c-575477218f8b/4b6a4075-bb07-4cb7-8e1c-575477218f8b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4b6a4075-bb07-4cb7-8e1c-575477218f8b/4b6a4075-bb07-4cb7-8e1c-575477218f8b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4b6a4075-bb07-4cb7-8e1c-575477218f8b/4b6a4075-bb07-4cb7-8e1c-575477218f8b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Two controversial bills which drew a lot of attention last week appear stalled at the Legislature
--The WVGOP changes plans for its primary and limits who can participate
--A familiar and controversial figure in West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Two controversial bills which drew a lot of attention last week appear stalled at the Legislature<br />--The WVGOP changes plans for its primary and limits who can participate<br />--A familiar and controversial figure in West Virginia is now in the race for U.S. Senate<br />--In Sports: the Superbowl matchup is set after a couple of wild championship games on Sunday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>935</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-26-25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-26-25--58454711</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Arraignment comes next week for a Mingo County man indicted for the killing of a W.Va. State Trooper<br />--Carter Bank says it will "aggressively pursue" $300 Million it says it's owed by Governor Jim Justice and his family<br />--A bill which would have allowed for the collection of DNA for certain felony charges has died in the House of Delegates<br />--In Sports, football fans are mourning the passing of football coaching legend Tootie Carter]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58454711</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:25:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58454711/podcast_1_26_25_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18270907" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/89f12f24-bc5d-4fff-a65d-bdb4cae0368c/89f12f24-bc5d-4fff-a65d-bdb4cae0368c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/89f12f24-bc5d-4fff-a65d-bdb4cae0368c/89f12f24-bc5d-4fff-a65d-bdb4cae0368c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/89f12f24-bc5d-4fff-a65d-bdb4cae0368c/89f12f24-bc5d-4fff-a65d-bdb4cae0368c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Arraignment comes next week for a Mingo County man indicted for the killing of a W.Va. State Trooper
--Carter Bank says it will "aggressively pursue" $300 Million it says it's owed by Governor Jim Justice and his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Arraignment comes next week for a Mingo County man indicted for the killing of a W.Va. State Trooper<br />--Carter Bank says it will "aggressively pursue" $300 Million it says it's owed by Governor Jim Justice and his family<br />--A bill which would have allowed for the collection of DNA for certain felony charges has died in the House of Delegates<br />--In Sports, football fans are mourning the passing of football coaching legend Tootie Carter]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>762</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  1-25-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-25-24--58443475</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Potential flooding with today's forecast in West Virginia<br />--Lots of over-the-top talk about potential criminal charges for the display of obscene materials to minors<br />--Governor Jim Justice's defense in a case where he's on the hook for $300 Million has been rejected by the judge<br />--In Sports, both Marshall's men's and women's basketball teams claim wins<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58443475</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:26:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58443475/podcast_1_25_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22592818" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f843119f-ff6e-418f-9155-ee19e906cf8e/f843119f-ff6e-418f-9155-ee19e906cf8e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f843119f-ff6e-418f-9155-ee19e906cf8e/f843119f-ff6e-418f-9155-ee19e906cf8e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f843119f-ff6e-418f-9155-ee19e906cf8e/f843119f-ff6e-418f-9155-ee19e906cf8e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Potential flooding with today's forecast in West Virginia
--Lots of over-the-top talk about potential criminal charges for the display of obscene materials to minors
--Governor Jim Justice's defense in a case where...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Potential flooding with today's forecast in West Virginia<br />--Lots of over-the-top talk about potential criminal charges for the display of obscene materials to minors<br />--Governor Jim Justice's defense in a case where he's on the hook for $300 Million has been rejected by the judge<br />--In Sports, both Marshall's men's and women's basketball teams claim wins<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>942</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-24-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-24-24--58428094</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A flood watch is in effect for several western counties of West Virginia<br />--A Mingo County grand jury hands up indictments tied to the murder of a W.Va state trooper<br />--The race for Attorney General in West Virginia is taking shape<br />--In Sports, the Mountaineers struggle on the road and fall at Central Florida<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58428094</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:31:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58428094/podcast_1_24_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18509794" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2f9689b2-b504-4109-9d30-f7af636ddea9/2f9689b2-b504-4109-9d30-f7af636ddea9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2f9689b2-b504-4109-9d30-f7af636ddea9/2f9689b2-b504-4109-9d30-f7af636ddea9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2f9689b2-b504-4109-9d30-f7af636ddea9/2f9689b2-b504-4109-9d30-f7af636ddea9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A flood watch is in effect for several western counties of West Virginia
--A Mingo County grand jury hands up indictments tied to the murder of a W.Va state trooper
--The race for Attorney General in West Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A flood watch is in effect for several western counties of West Virginia<br />--A Mingo County grand jury hands up indictments tied to the murder of a W.Va state trooper<br />--The race for Attorney General in West Virginia is taking shape<br />--In Sports, the Mountaineers struggle on the road and fall at Central Florida<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>772</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-23-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-23-24--58414728</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A full scale response in Charleston to a 911 call claiming a triple homicide--with a suspect holed up, but it all was a hoax<br />--A former DHHR supervisor became an obstacle rather than an asset in a fraud investigation and now faces federal prison time<br />--Those who use solar power for their home energy are indicating opposition to a plan put forward by Mon Power and Potomac Edison. <br />--In Sports, Mountaineer basketball tries to build off the momentum from the Kansas victory with a road game tonight at Central Florida<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58414728</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:26:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58414728/podcast_1_23_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22508800" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e4fc35bd-3378-4994-9df8-37d5e4a052d0/e4fc35bd-3378-4994-9df8-37d5e4a052d0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e4fc35bd-3378-4994-9df8-37d5e4a052d0/e4fc35bd-3378-4994-9df8-37d5e4a052d0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e4fc35bd-3378-4994-9df8-37d5e4a052d0/e4fc35bd-3378-4994-9df8-37d5e4a052d0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A full scale response in Charleston to a 911 call claiming a triple homicide--with a suspect holed up, but it all was a hoax
--A former DHHR supervisor became an obstacle rather than an asset in a fraud...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A full scale response in Charleston to a 911 call claiming a triple homicide--with a suspect holed up, but it all was a hoax<br />--A former DHHR supervisor became an obstacle rather than an asset in a fraud investigation and now faces federal prison time<br />--Those who use solar power for their home energy are indicating opposition to a plan put forward by Mon Power and Potomac Edison. <br />--In Sports, Mountaineer basketball tries to build off the momentum from the Kansas victory with a road game tonight at Central Florida<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>938</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-22-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-22-24--58403457</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A cold start to the day--with a significant warm up on the way<br />--Lawmakers begin work on Justice's proposed tax breaks<br />--Senator Capito talks about the rift between Senate Republicans and former President Trump<br />--In Sports: a giant lift for the Mountaineers as they beat #3 Kansas]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58403457</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:33:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58403457/podcast_1_22_24_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23219818" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5d31d606-f2e6-4816-bd4b-9eb919134655/5d31d606-f2e6-4816-bd4b-9eb919134655.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5d31d606-f2e6-4816-bd4b-9eb919134655/5d31d606-f2e6-4816-bd4b-9eb919134655.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5d31d606-f2e6-4816-bd4b-9eb919134655/5d31d606-f2e6-4816-bd4b-9eb919134655.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A cold start to the day--with a significant warm up on the way
--Lawmakers begin work on Justice's proposed tax breaks
--Senator Capito talks about the rift between Senate Republicans and former President Trump
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A cold start to the day--with a significant warm up on the way<br />--Lawmakers begin work on Justice's proposed tax breaks<br />--Senator Capito talks about the rift between Senate Republicans and former President Trump<br />--In Sports: a giant lift for the Mountaineers as they beat #3 Kansas]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>968</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-19-24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-19-24--58364980</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58364980</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:33:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure 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--West Virginia is in the path of a major winter storm due to arrive this afternoon and overnight tonight
--Network maintenance may mean no internet for state offices or schools tomorrow in West Virginia
--Students...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--West Virginia is in the path of a major winter storm due to arrive this afternoon and overnight tonight<br />--Network maintenance may mean no internet for state offices or schools tomorrow in West Virginia<br />--Students applying for a couple of key scholarships in WV have extended time to do so<br />--In Sports, C.J. Donaldson is out for the Duke's Mayo Bowl]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>927</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-15-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-15-23--58017668</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A couple of arrests connected to murder investigations in West Virginia<br />--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the chances of a deal on funding for Ukraine and U.S. border security<br />--Marshall flight school takes delivery of another aircraft for its fleet<br />--In Sports: the college football bowl season starts this weekend]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58017668</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:40:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58017668/podcast_12_15_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19094785" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e28e91b-f5cd-4946-b9af-873b4519607e/4e28e91b-f5cd-4946-b9af-873b4519607e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e28e91b-f5cd-4946-b9af-873b4519607e/4e28e91b-f5cd-4946-b9af-873b4519607e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e28e91b-f5cd-4946-b9af-873b4519607e/4e28e91b-f5cd-4946-b9af-873b4519607e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A couple of arrests connected to murder investigations in West Virginia
--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the chances of a deal on funding for Ukraine and U.S. border security
--Marshall flight school...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A couple of arrests connected to murder investigations in West Virginia<br />--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the chances of a deal on funding for Ukraine and U.S. border security<br />--Marshall flight school takes delivery of another aircraft for its fleet<br />--In Sports: the college football bowl season starts this weekend]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>796</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-14-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-14-23--58006235</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Upshur County has to make a big payment to reimburse the feds for mis-spent Covid money<br />--A federal judge in Wheeling issued a temporary restraining order on the NCAA over its transfer rule<br />--The state Board of Education approves school closures in three counties over objections from parents<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls to Toledo in college basketball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58006235</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:26:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58006235/podcast_12_14_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18763102" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/294db190-2693-419b-9004-fdc36381ae4e/294db190-2693-419b-9004-fdc36381ae4e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/294db190-2693-419b-9004-fdc36381ae4e/294db190-2693-419b-9004-fdc36381ae4e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/294db190-2693-419b-9004-fdc36381ae4e/294db190-2693-419b-9004-fdc36381ae4e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Upshur County has to make a big payment to reimburse the feds for mis-spent Covid money
--A federal judge in Wheeling issued a temporary restraining order on the NCAA over its transfer rule
--The state Board of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Upshur County has to make a big payment to reimburse the feds for mis-spent Covid money<br />--A federal judge in Wheeling issued a temporary restraining order on the NCAA over its transfer rule<br />--The state Board of Education approves school closures in three counties over objections from parents<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls to Toledo in college basketball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>782</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-13-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-13-23--57994200</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--State Corrections officials say things are improving in the embattled system<br />--Green Power Motors will roll out it's first electric school buses today at the facility in South Charleston<br />--New qualifying expenses approved for West Virginia's HOPE Scholarship<br />--In Sports, Marshall readies for its bowl game<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57994200</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:23:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57994200/podcast_12_13_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19518010" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9b94583-5e06-4dc1-a241-afb8342ab3e0/e9b94583-5e06-4dc1-a241-afb8342ab3e0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9b94583-5e06-4dc1-a241-afb8342ab3e0/e9b94583-5e06-4dc1-a241-afb8342ab3e0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9b94583-5e06-4dc1-a241-afb8342ab3e0/e9b94583-5e06-4dc1-a241-afb8342ab3e0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--State Corrections officials say things are improving in the embattled system
--Green Power Motors will roll out it's first electric school buses today at the facility in South Charleston
--New qualifying expenses...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--State Corrections officials say things are improving in the embattled system<br />--Green Power Motors will roll out it's first electric school buses today at the facility in South Charleston<br />--New qualifying expenses approved for West Virginia's HOPE Scholarship<br />--In Sports, Marshall readies for its bowl game<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>814</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-12-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-12-23--57983282</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The heads of the water and gas company speak before lawmakers about a recent major outage in Charleston<br />--The state School Building Authority hands out the most money for school construction since 2011<br />--A Virginia judge is considering a case involving Governor Jim Justice's family companies in a dispute with lender Carter Bank<br />--In Sports: North Carolina will be without their starting quarterback for the Duke's Mayo Bowl<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57983282</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:25:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57983282/podcast_12_12_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18864049" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f0ba8574-2b3d-4a08-9d51-2017bc608c63/f0ba8574-2b3d-4a08-9d51-2017bc608c63.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f0ba8574-2b3d-4a08-9d51-2017bc608c63/f0ba8574-2b3d-4a08-9d51-2017bc608c63.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f0ba8574-2b3d-4a08-9d51-2017bc608c63/f0ba8574-2b3d-4a08-9d51-2017bc608c63.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The heads of the water and gas company speak before lawmakers about a recent major outage in Charleston
--The state School Building Authority hands out the most money for school construction since 2011
--A Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The heads of the water and gas company speak before lawmakers about a recent major outage in Charleston<br />--The state School Building Authority hands out the most money for school construction since 2011<br />--A Virginia judge is considering a case involving Governor Jim Justice's family companies in a dispute with lender Carter Bank<br />--In Sports: North Carolina will be without their starting quarterback for the Duke's Mayo Bowl<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>786</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-11-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-11-23--57972799</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Some winter weather to start the day in West Virginia's higher elevations with a winter storm warning in place through early afternoon<br />--The SBA is ready to make some key funding decisions today on school construction projects<br />--Landau has his holiday concert series underway<br />--In Sports, WVU women's basketball team has broken out to start the season on a winning streak<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57972799</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:31:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57972799/podcast_12_11_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19181311" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d200e7d0-72aa-4cdc-a8ad-090c116076cc/d200e7d0-72aa-4cdc-a8ad-090c116076cc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d200e7d0-72aa-4cdc-a8ad-090c116076cc/d200e7d0-72aa-4cdc-a8ad-090c116076cc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d200e7d0-72aa-4cdc-a8ad-090c116076cc/d200e7d0-72aa-4cdc-a8ad-090c116076cc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Some winter weather to start the day in West Virginia's higher elevations with a winter storm warning in place through early afternoon
--The SBA is ready to make some key funding decisions today on school...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Some winter weather to start the day in West Virginia's higher elevations with a winter storm warning in place through early afternoon<br />--The SBA is ready to make some key funding decisions today on school construction projects<br />--Landau has his holiday concert series underway<br />--In Sports, WVU women's basketball team has broken out to start the season on a winning streak<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-8-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-8-23--57950459</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Three leading candidates for the GOP nomination for Governor of West Virginia debate multiple issues on MetroNews<br />--Postal Workers try to raise awareness of the concerns for potential cutbacks at a Charleston mail processing facility<br />--The post office is asked to create a stamp to honor the memory and accomplishments of West Virginia native and aviation legend Chuck Yeager<br />--In Sports, WVU soccer continues its quest for a National Championship in the NCAA Final Four in Louisville]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57950459</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:25:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57950459/podcast_12_8_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19536193" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/94012bfb-1af3-4bd8-97dc-0acd92343d58/94012bfb-1af3-4bd8-97dc-0acd92343d58.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/94012bfb-1af3-4bd8-97dc-0acd92343d58/94012bfb-1af3-4bd8-97dc-0acd92343d58.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/94012bfb-1af3-4bd8-97dc-0acd92343d58/94012bfb-1af3-4bd8-97dc-0acd92343d58.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Three leading candidates for the GOP nomination for Governor of West Virginia debate multiple issues on MetroNews
--Postal Workers try to raise awareness of the concerns for potential cutbacks at a Charleston mail...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Three leading candidates for the GOP nomination for Governor of West Virginia debate multiple issues on MetroNews<br />--Postal Workers try to raise awareness of the concerns for potential cutbacks at a Charleston mail processing facility<br />--The post office is asked to create a stamp to honor the memory and accomplishments of West Virginia native and aviation legend Chuck Yeager<br />--In Sports, WVU soccer continues its quest for a National Championship in the NCAA Final Four in Louisville]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>814</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-7-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-7-23--57938006</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The embattled Sheriff of Berkeley County says he'll resign<br />--A murder-suicide involving an 11 year old victim is under investigation in Mercer County<br />--Growing pains over streetscape improvements in Wheeling<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers fall to Pitt after a flurry of three pointers by the Panthers in the Basketball Brawl<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57938006</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:23:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57938006/podcast_12_7_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21910642" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/57a94347-1765-4878-88a8-a1acffceb6f0/57a94347-1765-4878-88a8-a1acffceb6f0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/57a94347-1765-4878-88a8-a1acffceb6f0/57a94347-1765-4878-88a8-a1acffceb6f0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/57a94347-1765-4878-88a8-a1acffceb6f0/57a94347-1765-4878-88a8-a1acffceb6f0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The embattled Sheriff of Berkeley County says he'll resign
--A murder-suicide involving an 11 year old victim is under investigation in Mercer County
--Growing pains over streetscape improvements in Wheeling
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The embattled Sheriff of Berkeley County says he'll resign<br />--A murder-suicide involving an 11 year old victim is under investigation in Mercer County<br />--Growing pains over streetscape improvements in Wheeling<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers fall to Pitt after a flurry of three pointers by the Panthers in the Basketball Brawl<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>913</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  12-6-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-6-23--57926761</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57926761</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:22:25 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--Frontier Communications says West Virginia is the worst state of the 25 where they operate for copper theft
--West Virginia Corrections officials say the vacancy issues in the state's jails and prisons are starting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Frontier Communications says West Virginia is the worst state of the 25 where they operate for copper theft<br />--West Virginia Corrections officials say the vacancy issues in the state's jails and prisons are starting to show improvement<br />--Senator Joe Manchin out with a strongly worded statement against any plans to close or downsize a Charleston mail handling faciliyt<br />--In Sports: Post season honors for members of the WVU football team<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>934</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-29-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-29-23--57843817</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree all the way from West Virginia to Washington D.C. is lit up for the world to enjoy<br />--Another cold start to the day in West Virginia, but the conditions are far better for some than 24 hours ago<br />--There are concerns about the future of a U.S. Postal facility in Kanawha County<br />--In Sports: Neal Brown says he expects to keep his job as head coach at WVU and hopes to build on this year's success<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57843817</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:34:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57843817/podcast_11_29_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21810949" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a78bb269-d557-4949-885a-75750a9257fa/a78bb269-d557-4949-885a-75750a9257fa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a78bb269-d557-4949-885a-75750a9257fa/a78bb269-d557-4949-885a-75750a9257fa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a78bb269-d557-4949-885a-75750a9257fa/a78bb269-d557-4949-885a-75750a9257fa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree all the way from West Virginia to Washington D.C. is lit up for the world to enjoy
--Another cold start to the day in West Virginia, but the conditions are far better for some than 24...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree all the way from West Virginia to Washington D.C. is lit up for the world to enjoy<br />--Another cold start to the day in West Virginia, but the conditions are far better for some than 24 hours ago<br />--There are concerns about the future of a U.S. Postal facility in Kanawha County<br />--In Sports: Neal Brown says he expects to keep his job as head coach at WVU and hopes to build on this year's success<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  11-28-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-28-23--57829078</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57829078</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:23:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57829078/metronews_this_morning_11_28_23.mp3" length="23364028" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0ef8acd6-9a7e-400e-b34b-ba854444c928/0ef8acd6-9a7e-400e-b34b-ba854444c928.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0ef8acd6-9a7e-400e-b34b-ba854444c928/0ef8acd6-9a7e-400e-b34b-ba854444c928.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0ef8acd6-9a7e-400e-b34b-ba854444c928/0ef8acd6-9a7e-400e-b34b-ba854444c928.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>974</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-27-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-27-23--57817959</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57817959</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:23:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57817959/metronews_this_morning_11_27_23.mp3" length="23433625" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2bacf5fc-20e4-4c12-aa85-dab771245acf/2bacf5fc-20e4-4c12-aa85-dab771245acf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2bacf5fc-20e4-4c12-aa85-dab771245acf/2bacf5fc-20e4-4c12-aa85-dab771245acf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2bacf5fc-20e4-4c12-aa85-dab771245acf/2bacf5fc-20e4-4c12-aa85-dab771245acf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>977</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-22-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-22-23--57762553</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The west side of Charleston remains in turmoil as gas service is slowly restored<br />--It's the busiest travel day of the year<br />--Lots of folks are getting ready for the big Thanksgiving feast<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls in their holiday tourney and WVU prepares for the Wahoos<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57762553</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:35:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57762553/podcast_11_22_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22661161" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d9e0432e-21eb-40a4-9fc1-1af3959b6204/d9e0432e-21eb-40a4-9fc1-1af3959b6204.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d9e0432e-21eb-40a4-9fc1-1af3959b6204/d9e0432e-21eb-40a4-9fc1-1af3959b6204.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d9e0432e-21eb-40a4-9fc1-1af3959b6204/d9e0432e-21eb-40a4-9fc1-1af3959b6204.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The west side of Charleston remains in turmoil as gas service is slowly restored
--It's the busiest travel day of the year
--Lots of folks are getting ready for the big Thanksgiving feast
--In Sports: Marshall falls...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The west side of Charleston remains in turmoil as gas service is slowly restored<br />--It's the busiest travel day of the year<br />--Lots of folks are getting ready for the big Thanksgiving feast<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls in their holiday tourney and WVU prepares for the Wahoos<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>945</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-21-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-21-23--57746767</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Travel is expected to pickup in West Virginia roads today as the holiday travel period gets underway<br />--The weather is making a change from dry to rain, and maybe some ice in the higher elevations<br />--The effort to restore gas service on Charleston's west side continues to be a mountain to climb<br />--In Sports, both WVU and Marshall's men's basketball teams were in action at holiday tournaments down south]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57746767</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:24:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57746767/podcast_11_21_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21752638" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/02f55d0c-14e4-44a0-8fcf-d474d9901839/02f55d0c-14e4-44a0-8fcf-d474d9901839.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/02f55d0c-14e4-44a0-8fcf-d474d9901839/02f55d0c-14e4-44a0-8fcf-d474d9901839.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/02f55d0c-14e4-44a0-8fcf-d474d9901839/02f55d0c-14e4-44a0-8fcf-d474d9901839.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Travel is expected to pickup in West Virginia roads today as the holiday travel period gets underway
--The weather is making a change from dry to rain, and maybe some ice in the higher elevations
--The effort to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Travel is expected to pickup in West Virginia roads today as the holiday travel period gets underway<br />--The weather is making a change from dry to rain, and maybe some ice in the higher elevations<br />--The effort to restore gas service on Charleston's west side continues to be a mountain to climb<br />--In Sports, both WVU and Marshall's men's basketball teams were in action at holiday tournaments down south]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-20-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-20-23--57725880</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's the opening day of Buck Season in West Virginia<br />--Mountaineer Gas continues to make good progress in restoring lost service in Charleston<br />--An investigation into the state's corrections is ambiguous on focus<br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall soccer teams advance in NCAA Tourney<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57725880</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:28:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57725880/podcast_11_20_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23804809" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2640cc24-8171-4860-97e0-47677555dbee/2640cc24-8171-4860-97e0-47677555dbee.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2640cc24-8171-4860-97e0-47677555dbee/2640cc24-8171-4860-97e0-47677555dbee.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2640cc24-8171-4860-97e0-47677555dbee/2640cc24-8171-4860-97e0-47677555dbee.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--It's the opening day of Buck Season in West Virginia
--Mountaineer Gas continues to make good progress in restoring lost service in Charleston
--An investigation into the state's corrections is ambiguous on focus...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--It's the opening day of Buck Season in West Virginia<br />--Mountaineer Gas continues to make good progress in restoring lost service in Charleston<br />--An investigation into the state's corrections is ambiguous on focus<br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall soccer teams advance in NCAA Tourney<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>992</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-17-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-17-23--57678208</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Gas service is slowly coming back on line for customers on Charleston west side, but the full restoration will be sometime next week. <br />--Governor Jim Justice is quick to blame the water company for the gas outage<br />--Rainfall is returning to West Virginia today and should help with forest fire conditions<br />--In Sports, Round 2 of the high school football playoffs start tonight.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57678208</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:31:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57678208/podcast_11_17_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21873022" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/23e96a95-7105-4f36-95ee-95f418546954/23e96a95-7105-4f36-95ee-95f418546954.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/23e96a95-7105-4f36-95ee-95f418546954/23e96a95-7105-4f36-95ee-95f418546954.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/23e96a95-7105-4f36-95ee-95f418546954/23e96a95-7105-4f36-95ee-95f418546954.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Gas service is slowly coming back on line for customers on Charleston west side, but the full restoration will be sometime next week. 
--Governor Jim Justice is quick to blame the water company for the gas outage...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Gas service is slowly coming back on line for customers on Charleston west side, but the full restoration will be sometime next week. <br />--Governor Jim Justice is quick to blame the water company for the gas outage<br />--Rainfall is returning to West Virginia today and should help with forest fire conditions<br />--In Sports, Round 2 of the high school football playoffs start tonight.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-16-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-16-23--57662564</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The W.Va. National Guard is now involved in the recovery from a major gas outage on Charleston west side<br />--Department of Education says 37 of 55 county school systems in West Virginia have mishandled pandemic relief funds<br />--Joe Manchin discusses his decision to not seek reelection and whether he'd consider a run for President next year<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers prepare for Cincinnati]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57662564</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:24:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57662564/podcast_11_16_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21256054" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdb09f10-e9ca-4796-882b-d134d8349255/fdb09f10-e9ca-4796-882b-d134d8349255.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdb09f10-e9ca-4796-882b-d134d8349255/fdb09f10-e9ca-4796-882b-d134d8349255.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdb09f10-e9ca-4796-882b-d134d8349255/fdb09f10-e9ca-4796-882b-d134d8349255.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The W.Va. National Guard is now involved in the recovery from a major gas outage on Charleston west side
--Department of Education says 37 of 55 county school systems in West Virginia have mishandled pandemic relief...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The W.Va. National Guard is now involved in the recovery from a major gas outage on Charleston west side<br />--Department of Education says 37 of 55 county school systems in West Virginia have mishandled pandemic relief funds<br />--Joe Manchin discusses his decision to not seek reelection and whether he'd consider a run for President next year<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers prepare for Cincinnati]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-15-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-15-23--57643285</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Bond is denied for a Mingo County man charged with the murder of a W.Va. State Trooper<br />--Mountaineer Gas continues to work to restore service to more than a thousand customers in Charleston, but full restoration will be slow<br />--A second high profile Christmas Tree in the nation's capital will come from West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest<br />--In Sports, WVU Basketball bounces back with a win]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57643285</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:26:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57643285/podcast_11_15_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22127584" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f5c36b49-9f11-4e3a-b52a-f011b4cd1f24/f5c36b49-9f11-4e3a-b52a-f011b4cd1f24.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f5c36b49-9f11-4e3a-b52a-f011b4cd1f24/f5c36b49-9f11-4e3a-b52a-f011b4cd1f24.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f5c36b49-9f11-4e3a-b52a-f011b4cd1f24/f5c36b49-9f11-4e3a-b52a-f011b4cd1f24.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Bond is denied for a Mingo County man charged with the murder of a W.Va. State Trooper
--Mountaineer Gas continues to work to restore service to more than a thousand customers in Charleston, but full restoration...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Bond is denied for a Mingo County man charged with the murder of a W.Va. State Trooper<br />--Mountaineer Gas continues to work to restore service to more than a thousand customers in Charleston, but full restoration will be slow<br />--A second high profile Christmas Tree in the nation's capital will come from West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest<br />--In Sports, WVU Basketball bounces back with a win]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-14-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-14-23--57628549</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More than 1,100 customers of Mountaineer Gas are still out of service in Charleston and repairs to a water main break aren't going to be fast<br />--The state School Building Authority continues to hear proposals for school construction projects seeking funding<br />--Companies owned by the family of Governor Jim Justice have field a federal lawsuit against lender Carter Bank<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall soccer teams know their place in the upcoming NCAA Men's Soccer Tourney]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57628549</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:24:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57628549/podcast_11_14_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21498703" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e0f14253-3326-4c63-ac6e-7be4dded28cc/e0f14253-3326-4c63-ac6e-7be4dded28cc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e0f14253-3326-4c63-ac6e-7be4dded28cc/e0f14253-3326-4c63-ac6e-7be4dded28cc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e0f14253-3326-4c63-ac6e-7be4dded28cc/e0f14253-3326-4c63-ac6e-7be4dded28cc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--More than 1,100 customers of Mountaineer Gas are still out of service in Charleston and repairs to a water main break aren't going to be fast
--The state School Building Authority continues to hear proposals for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--More than 1,100 customers of Mountaineer Gas are still out of service in Charleston and repairs to a water main break aren't going to be fast<br />--The state School Building Authority continues to hear proposals for school construction projects seeking funding<br />--Companies owned by the family of Governor Jim Justice have field a federal lawsuit against lender Carter Bank<br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall soccer teams know their place in the upcoming NCAA Men's Soccer Tourney]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-13-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-13-23--57616335</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The SBA begins hearing pitches for school construction today<br />--The Legislature continues interims in Wheeling today<br />--The DHHR has vast vacancies and half the staff is on the verge of retirement <br />--In Sports, Marshall defeats WVU for the Sunbelt Conference Soccer Championship<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57616335</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:30:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57616335/podcast_11_13_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22381519" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fd8624bd-d187-4d10-b36d-5b71640c0c08/fd8624bd-d187-4d10-b36d-5b71640c0c08.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fd8624bd-d187-4d10-b36d-5b71640c0c08/fd8624bd-d187-4d10-b36d-5b71640c0c08.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fd8624bd-d187-4d10-b36d-5b71640c0c08/fd8624bd-d187-4d10-b36d-5b71640c0c08.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The SBA begins hearing pitches for school construction today
--The Legislature continues interims in Wheeling today
--The DHHR has vast vacancies and half the staff is on the verge of retirement 
--In Sports,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The SBA begins hearing pitches for school construction today<br />--The Legislature continues interims in Wheeling today<br />--The DHHR has vast vacancies and half the staff is on the verge of retirement <br />--In Sports, Marshall defeats WVU for the Sunbelt Conference Soccer Championship<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>933</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-10-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-10-23--57588284</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin makes his decision and will NOT seek reelection<br />--A settlement between the state and inmates of the Southern Regional Jail in a class action lawsuit over jail conditions<br />--It's Veterans Day--although most Vets will tell you it is actually tomorrow. <br />--In Sports: Football Friday with the high school playoffs kicking off and Marshall and WVU in action Saturday<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57588284</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:32:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57588284/podcast_11_10_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23287534" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/14cbc318-5b92-4bc7-a232-cc9c6b5dd9cb/14cbc318-5b92-4bc7-a232-cc9c6b5dd9cb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/14cbc318-5b92-4bc7-a232-cc9c6b5dd9cb/14cbc318-5b92-4bc7-a232-cc9c6b5dd9cb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/14cbc318-5b92-4bc7-a232-cc9c6b5dd9cb/14cbc318-5b92-4bc7-a232-cc9c6b5dd9cb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin makes his decision and will NOT seek reelection
--A settlement between the state and inmates of the Southern Regional Jail in a class action lawsuit over jail conditions
--It's Veterans...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin makes his decision and will NOT seek reelection<br />--A settlement between the state and inmates of the Southern Regional Jail in a class action lawsuit over jail conditions<br />--It's Veterans Day--although most Vets will tell you it is actually tomorrow. <br />--In Sports: Football Friday with the high school playoffs kicking off and Marshall and WVU in action Saturday<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>971</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-9-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-9-23--57576207</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Nicholas County gets the green light on creating new schools lost in the 2016 flood<br />--Governor Justice calls for a probe into alleged cover-up of conditions at the Southern Regional Jail<br />--Hampshire County's special education programs have fallen under the scrutiny of the state Board of Education<br />--In Sports: A rematch between Marshall and WVU in the Sunbelt Conference Soccer Tourney<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57576207</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:30:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57576207/podcast_11_9_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22187776" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/79856a33-486e-4e70-ad8d-8293e781e194/79856a33-486e-4e70-ad8d-8293e781e194.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/79856a33-486e-4e70-ad8d-8293e781e194/79856a33-486e-4e70-ad8d-8293e781e194.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/79856a33-486e-4e70-ad8d-8293e781e194/79856a33-486e-4e70-ad8d-8293e781e194.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Nicholas County gets the green light on creating new schools lost in the 2016 flood
--Governor Justice calls for a probe into alleged cover-up of conditions at the Southern Regional Jail
--Hampshire County's special...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Nicholas County gets the green light on creating new schools lost in the 2016 flood<br />--Governor Justice calls for a probe into alleged cover-up of conditions at the Southern Regional Jail<br />--Hampshire County's special education programs have fallen under the scrutiny of the state Board of Education<br />--In Sports: A rematch between Marshall and WVU in the Sunbelt Conference Soccer Tourney<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>925</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-8-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-8-23--57558820</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at West Virginia's State Capitol<br />--State workers tell PEIA they cannot afford what the insurance carrier is asking in premium hikes<br />--The newly appointed chairman of the West Virginia First Foundation has high hopes for the group<br />--In Sports: WVU Women's Basketball Coach Mark Kellogg gets his first head coaching win in Morgantown]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57558820</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:23:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57558820/podcast_11_8_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23196619" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b4c24dc-f801-477e-8ff7-54b40434e0a6/2b4c24dc-f801-477e-8ff7-54b40434e0a6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b4c24dc-f801-477e-8ff7-54b40434e0a6/2b4c24dc-f801-477e-8ff7-54b40434e0a6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b4c24dc-f801-477e-8ff7-54b40434e0a6/2b4c24dc-f801-477e-8ff7-54b40434e0a6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at West Virginia's State Capitol
--State workers tell PEIA they cannot afford what the insurance carrier is asking in premium hikes
--The newly appointed chairman of the West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at West Virginia's State Capitol<br />--State workers tell PEIA they cannot afford what the insurance carrier is asking in premium hikes<br />--The newly appointed chairman of the West Virginia First Foundation has high hopes for the group<br />--In Sports: WVU Women's Basketball Coach Mark Kellogg gets his first head coaching win in Morgantown]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>967</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-7-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-7-23--57542078</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Forest fires are burning all across the state this morning with conditions worsening with no rain<br />--The West Virginia First Foundation organizes to begin the process of allocating a Billion dollars in opioid settlement money<br />--Jewish leaders and West Virginia law enforcement are briefed on the sharp increase of anti-semitism across the country<br />--In Sports, Mountaineer basketball season gets underway with a victory]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57542078</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:26:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57542078/podcast_11_7_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23273740" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5a52ed21-d4bd-4328-a204-46be488744ef/5a52ed21-d4bd-4328-a204-46be488744ef.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5a52ed21-d4bd-4328-a204-46be488744ef/5a52ed21-d4bd-4328-a204-46be488744ef.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5a52ed21-d4bd-4328-a204-46be488744ef/5a52ed21-d4bd-4328-a204-46be488744ef.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Forest fires are burning all across the state this morning with conditions worsening with no rain
--The West Virginia First Foundation organizes to begin the process of allocating a Billion dollars in opioid...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Forest fires are burning all across the state this morning with conditions worsening with no rain<br />--The West Virginia First Foundation organizes to begin the process of allocating a Billion dollars in opioid settlement money<br />--Jewish leaders and West Virginia law enforcement are briefed on the sharp increase of anti-semitism across the country<br />--In Sports, Mountaineer basketball season gets underway with a victory]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>970</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-6-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-6-23--57530452</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The organization created to guide the spending of a Billion dollars in opioid settlement money in W.Va. holds its first meeting today<br /><br />--A dispute on the Jefferson County Commission continues to roadblock any activity by the commission<br /><br />--A mother who lost her son at the Southern Regional Jail hopes her son's death shines a light on mistreatment in the jail system<br /><br />--In Sports: The high school football playoff pairings are set and the Mountaineers are now bowl eligible]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57530452</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:25:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57530452/podcast_11_6_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23371552" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cccc5430-1123-4dfa-af3d-3939aaa16661/cccc5430-1123-4dfa-af3d-3939aaa16661.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cccc5430-1123-4dfa-af3d-3939aaa16661/cccc5430-1123-4dfa-af3d-3939aaa16661.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cccc5430-1123-4dfa-af3d-3939aaa16661/cccc5430-1123-4dfa-af3d-3939aaa16661.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--The organization created to guide the spending of a Billion dollars in opioid settlement money in W.Va. holds its first meeting today

--A dispute on the Jefferson County Commission continues to roadblock any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The organization created to guide the spending of a Billion dollars in opioid settlement money in W.Va. holds its first meeting today<br /><br />--A dispute on the Jefferson County Commission continues to roadblock any activity by the commission<br /><br />--A mother who lost her son at the Southern Regional Jail hopes her son's death shines a light on mistreatment in the jail system<br /><br />--In Sports: The high school football playoff pairings are set and the Mountaineers are now bowl eligible]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>974</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-3-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-3-23--57497843</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--The mother of a murdered jail inmate reacts to guilty pleas by two jail employees in his death<br /><br />--Evidence thought lost in a lawsuit against corrections has been located and recovered. <br /><br />--Folks are furious over another rate hike request by West Virginia American Water<br /><br />--In Sports: It's the final Friday of the regular season in high school football and WVU and Marshall prepare for the weekend]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57497843</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:26:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57497843/podcast_11_3_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18582526" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ac874195-5b07-444b-8f72-1c6b1c5b2fe7/ac874195-5b07-444b-8f72-1c6b1c5b2fe7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ac874195-5b07-444b-8f72-1c6b1c5b2fe7/ac874195-5b07-444b-8f72-1c6b1c5b2fe7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ac874195-5b07-444b-8f72-1c6b1c5b2fe7/ac874195-5b07-444b-8f72-1c6b1c5b2fe7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News: 

--The mother of a murdered jail inmate reacts to guilty pleas by two jail employees in his death

--Evidence thought lost in a lawsuit against corrections has been located and recovered. 

--Folks are furious...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--The mother of a murdered jail inmate reacts to guilty pleas by two jail employees in his death<br /><br />--Evidence thought lost in a lawsuit against corrections has been located and recovered. <br /><br />--Folks are furious over another rate hike request by West Virginia American Water<br /><br />--In Sports: It's the final Friday of the regular season in high school football and WVU and Marshall prepare for the weekend]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>775</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-2-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-2-23--57482184</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News:<br /><br />--The Justice Administration addresses allegations evidence in the civil lawsuit over jail and prison conditions was "deliberately" destroyed<br /><br />--Two former corrections officers set to plead guilty over an inmate's death<br /><br />--Neighboring Kentucky authorities continue to search for a missing worker in the collapse of an Eastern Kentucky coal preparation plant<br /><br />--In sports the state Soccer Tournament gets started in Beckley today]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57482184</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:33:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57482184/podcast_11_2_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17751751" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26d05ef7-6523-4d58-bac4-8c4de498f536/26d05ef7-6523-4d58-bac4-8c4de498f536.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26d05ef7-6523-4d58-bac4-8c4de498f536/26d05ef7-6523-4d58-bac4-8c4de498f536.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/26d05ef7-6523-4d58-bac4-8c4de498f536/26d05ef7-6523-4d58-bac4-8c4de498f536.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News:

--The Justice Administration addresses allegations evidence in the civil lawsuit over jail and prison conditions was "deliberately" destroyed

--Two former corrections officers set to plead guilty over an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News:<br /><br />--The Justice Administration addresses allegations evidence in the civil lawsuit over jail and prison conditions was "deliberately" destroyed<br /><br />--Two former corrections officers set to plead guilty over an inmate's death<br /><br />--Neighboring Kentucky authorities continue to search for a missing worker in the collapse of an Eastern Kentucky coal preparation plant<br /><br />--In sports the state Soccer Tournament gets started in Beckley today]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>740</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-1-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-1-23--57468438</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--It's the first day of November, and it's coming with a strong change in the temperature<br /><br />--A top leader at WVU has announced he'll be leaving<br /><br />--Senators Manchin and Capito raise questions about Biden Administration's aid package for Ukraine and Israel<br /><br />--In Sports, the regular season of soccer is over and WVU and Marshall move on to post-season play]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57468438</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:25:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57468438/podcast_11_1_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23519524" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9b955c1a-05db-4ab6-b8f4-f9ab81111988/9b955c1a-05db-4ab6-b8f4-f9ab81111988.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9b955c1a-05db-4ab6-b8f4-f9ab81111988/9b955c1a-05db-4ab6-b8f4-f9ab81111988.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9b955c1a-05db-4ab6-b8f4-f9ab81111988/9b955c1a-05db-4ab6-b8f4-f9ab81111988.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News: 

--It's the first day of November, and it's coming with a strong change in the temperature

--A top leader at WVU has announced he'll be leaving

--Senators Manchin and Capito raise questions about Biden...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--It's the first day of November, and it's coming with a strong change in the temperature<br /><br />--A top leader at WVU has announced he'll be leaving<br /><br />--Senators Manchin and Capito raise questions about Biden Administration's aid package for Ukraine and Israel<br /><br />--In Sports, the regular season of soccer is over and WVU and Marshall move on to post-season play]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>980</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-31-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-31-23--57455756</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--A big change in the weather this week from fall to almost winter-like<br /><br />--New evidence introduced in high profile case of Sissonville child neglect<br /><br />--West Virginia native Ken Kendrick talks about Neal Brown and the state of WVU sports<br /> <br />--In Sports, WVU readies for BYU with some positives<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57455756</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:24:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57455756/podcast_10_31_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22134481" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/efff6cd5-cfdd-4e89-b1c8-0bb0213be0ec/efff6cd5-cfdd-4e89-b1c8-0bb0213be0ec.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/efff6cd5-cfdd-4e89-b1c8-0bb0213be0ec/efff6cd5-cfdd-4e89-b1c8-0bb0213be0ec.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/efff6cd5-cfdd-4e89-b1c8-0bb0213be0ec/efff6cd5-cfdd-4e89-b1c8-0bb0213be0ec.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News: 

--A big change in the weather this week from fall to almost winter-like

--New evidence introduced in high profile case of Sissonville child neglect

--West Virginia native Ken Kendrick talks about Neal Brown...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--A big change in the weather this week from fall to almost winter-like<br /><br />--New evidence introduced in high profile case of Sissonville child neglect<br /><br />--West Virginia native Ken Kendrick talks about Neal Brown and the state of WVU sports<br /> <br />--In Sports, WVU readies for BYU with some positives<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>923</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-30-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-30-23--57439534</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--Green Power Motors ready to start rolling out it's NanoBeast electric school buses<br /><br />--The mother of a child killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in a school shooting addresses W.Va. education leaders<br /><br />--Two noted West Virginia timbermen are selected to cut the National Christmas Tree in W.Va. this week<br /><br />--In Sports, Martinsburg's Tyson Bagent starts his second game for the Bears<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57439534</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:25:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57439534/podcast_10_30_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22136989" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/02e663d5-67c3-4e10-8a06-57fd7a358bea/02e663d5-67c3-4e10-8a06-57fd7a358bea.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/02e663d5-67c3-4e10-8a06-57fd7a358bea/02e663d5-67c3-4e10-8a06-57fd7a358bea.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/02e663d5-67c3-4e10-8a06-57fd7a358bea/02e663d5-67c3-4e10-8a06-57fd7a358bea.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News: 

--Green Power Motors ready to start rolling out it's NanoBeast electric school buses

--The mother of a child killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in a school shooting addresses W.Va. education leaders...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--Green Power Motors ready to start rolling out it's NanoBeast electric school buses<br /><br />--The mother of a child killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in a school shooting addresses W.Va. education leaders<br /><br />--Two noted West Virginia timbermen are selected to cut the National Christmas Tree in W.Va. this week<br /><br />--In Sports, Martinsburg's Tyson Bagent starts his second game for the Bears<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>923</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-27-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-27-23--57406353</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--The West Virginia School Safety Conference wraps up today<br /><br />--A second member of law enforcement in Monroe County has been arrested<br /><br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams files pre-candidacy papers to run for Governor<br /><br />--It's a football Friday with previews of WVU, Marshall, and high school football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57406353</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:31:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57406353/podcast_10_27_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22648621" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1911f52e-b368-4056-aab9-569893ca6b87/1911f52e-b368-4056-aab9-569893ca6b87.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1911f52e-b368-4056-aab9-569893ca6b87/1911f52e-b368-4056-aab9-569893ca6b87.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1911f52e-b368-4056-aab9-569893ca6b87/1911f52e-b368-4056-aab9-569893ca6b87.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News: 

--The West Virginia School Safety Conference wraps up today

--A second member of law enforcement in Monroe County has been arrested

--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams files pre-candidacy papers to run for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--The West Virginia School Safety Conference wraps up today<br /><br />--A second member of law enforcement in Monroe County has been arrested<br /><br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams files pre-candidacy papers to run for Governor<br /><br />--It's a football Friday with previews of WVU, Marshall, and high school football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-26-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-26-23--57394041</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--Nucor Steel plans to use some non-traditional paths to hire 800 workers at its Mason County operation<br /><br />--A new House Speaker is on board in Washington<br /><br />--A school safety conference gets started today in Charleston<br /><br />--In sports: Both WVU and Marshall will try to snap losing streaks this weekend<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57394041</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:27:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57394041/podcast_10_26_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22515697" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/555d310d-0567-4e2f-ad45-1611423012f1/555d310d-0567-4e2f-ad45-1611423012f1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/555d310d-0567-4e2f-ad45-1611423012f1/555d310d-0567-4e2f-ad45-1611423012f1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/555d310d-0567-4e2f-ad45-1611423012f1/555d310d-0567-4e2f-ad45-1611423012f1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News: 

--Nucor Steel plans to use some non-traditional paths to hire 800 workers at its Mason County operation

--A new House Speaker is on board in Washington

--A school safety conference gets started today in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--Nucor Steel plans to use some non-traditional paths to hire 800 workers at its Mason County operation<br /><br />--A new House Speaker is on board in Washington<br /><br />--A school safety conference gets started today in Charleston<br /><br />--In sports: Both WVU and Marshall will try to snap losing streaks this weekend<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>939</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-25-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-25-23--57378776</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News:<br /><br />--A murder charges is added to the long list facing a Nicholas County man from last week's crime spree near Summersville<br /><br />--The Health Plan preparing to give back to the needy in West Virginia<br /><br />--Raleigh County authorities gain indictments in four separate cold cases<br /><br />--In Sports, the Attorney General's office is getting involved in a case of eligibility for a member of the Mountaineer basketball team]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57378776</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:23:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57378776/podcast_10_25_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22504411" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aece7bbf-a686-41ee-bba9-9c1ab7c8a3cc/aece7bbf-a686-41ee-bba9-9c1ab7c8a3cc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aece7bbf-a686-41ee-bba9-9c1ab7c8a3cc/aece7bbf-a686-41ee-bba9-9c1ab7c8a3cc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aece7bbf-a686-41ee-bba9-9c1ab7c8a3cc/aece7bbf-a686-41ee-bba9-9c1ab7c8a3cc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News:

--A murder charges is added to the long list facing a Nicholas County man from last week's crime spree near Summersville

--The Health Plan preparing to give back to the needy in West Virginia

--Raleigh...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News:<br /><br />--A murder charges is added to the long list facing a Nicholas County man from last week's crime spree near Summersville<br /><br />--The Health Plan preparing to give back to the needy in West Virginia<br /><br />--Raleigh County authorities gain indictments in four separate cold cases<br /><br />--In Sports, the Attorney General's office is getting involved in a case of eligibility for a member of the Mountaineer basketball team]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>938</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-24-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-24-23--57365034</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee gives the state of the University<br /><br />--SBA considers changes to help deal with inflation and school construction costs<br /><br />--Mary Lou Retton is out of ICU and on a long road to recovery from pneumonia<br /><br />--In Sports, the Rangers are in the World Series and Neal Brown addresses the media ahead of Saturday's UCF game<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57365034</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:24:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57365034/podcast_10_24_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21723796" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b3fbf775-dcf9-4f58-9f6e-7fe35c3cc29f/b3fbf775-dcf9-4f58-9f6e-7fe35c3cc29f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b3fbf775-dcf9-4f58-9f6e-7fe35c3cc29f/b3fbf775-dcf9-4f58-9f6e-7fe35c3cc29f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b3fbf775-dcf9-4f58-9f6e-7fe35c3cc29f/b3fbf775-dcf9-4f58-9f6e-7fe35c3cc29f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News: 

--WVU President Gordon Gee gives the state of the University

--SBA considers changes to help deal with inflation and school construction costs

--Mary Lou Retton is out of ICU and on a long road to recovery...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee gives the state of the University<br /><br />--SBA considers changes to help deal with inflation and school construction costs<br /><br />--Mary Lou Retton is out of ICU and on a long road to recovery from pneumonia<br /><br />--In Sports, the Rangers are in the World Series and Neal Brown addresses the media ahead of Saturday's UCF game<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-23-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-23-23--57352841</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--Nucor Steel is already bringing West Virginians home for good jobs<br /><br />--Pushback is coming on a proposed consolidation plan for Harrison County schools<br /><br />--Gordon Gee delivers his State of the University address later today at WVU<br /><br />--In Sports, Martinsburg native Tyson Bagent starts his first NFL game and shines in victory<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57352841</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:45:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57352841/podcast_10_23_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22499395" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/358d4cbf-637a-4b50-befd-bb3edd898ba5/358d4cbf-637a-4b50-befd-bb3edd898ba5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/358d4cbf-637a-4b50-befd-bb3edd898ba5/358d4cbf-637a-4b50-befd-bb3edd898ba5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/358d4cbf-637a-4b50-befd-bb3edd898ba5/358d4cbf-637a-4b50-befd-bb3edd898ba5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News: 

--Nucor Steel is already bringing West Virginians home for good jobs

--Pushback is coming on a proposed consolidation plan for Harrison County schools

--Gordon Gee delivers his State of the University...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--Nucor Steel is already bringing West Virginians home for good jobs<br /><br />--Pushback is coming on a proposed consolidation plan for Harrison County schools<br /><br />--Gordon Gee delivers his State of the University address later today at WVU<br /><br />--In Sports, Martinsburg native Tyson Bagent starts his first NFL game and shines in victory<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>938</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-20-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-20-23--57318234</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Groundbreaking today on the highly anticipated Nucor Steel plant in Mason County<br /><br />--PEIA is proposing a 10 percent increase in premiums for next July<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice suggests Alex Mooney will probably get out of the race for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate<br /><br />--In Sports: It's a football Friday with high school football tonight, WVU vs. OSU tomorrow, and Marshall falls to JMU on Thursday night<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57318234</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:25:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57318234/podcast_10_20_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23683798" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/823145e0-a851-46f7-8bee-64e31d4ea51d/823145e0-a851-46f7-8bee-64e31d4ea51d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/823145e0-a851-46f7-8bee-64e31d4ea51d/823145e0-a851-46f7-8bee-64e31d4ea51d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/823145e0-a851-46f7-8bee-64e31d4ea51d/823145e0-a851-46f7-8bee-64e31d4ea51d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Groundbreaking today on the highly anticipated Nucor Steel plant in Mason County

--PEIA is proposing a 10 percent increase in premiums for next July

--Governor Jim Justice suggests Alex Mooney will probably get...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Groundbreaking today on the highly anticipated Nucor Steel plant in Mason County<br /><br />--PEIA is proposing a 10 percent increase in premiums for next July<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice suggests Alex Mooney will probably get out of the race for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate<br /><br />--In Sports: It's a football Friday with high school football tonight, WVU vs. OSU tomorrow, and Marshall falls to JMU on Thursday night<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>987</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-19-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-19-23--57302681</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A grand jury hands up misdemeanor indictments against Berkeley County Sheriff Nathan Harmon<br /><br />--Donald Trump gives his endorsement in the U.S. Senate race next year to Governor Jim Justice<br /><br />--Fayette County prepares for Bridge Day on Saturday<br /><br />--In Sports WVU hands Marshall soccer its first loss and it's gameday for the Thundering Herd football team<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57302681</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:24:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57302681/podcast_10_19_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23573446" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/42405fec-e2fe-4ad7-a775-a2af289e8e32/42405fec-e2fe-4ad7-a775-a2af289e8e32.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/42405fec-e2fe-4ad7-a775-a2af289e8e32/42405fec-e2fe-4ad7-a775-a2af289e8e32.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/42405fec-e2fe-4ad7-a775-a2af289e8e32/42405fec-e2fe-4ad7-a775-a2af289e8e32.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A grand jury hands up misdemeanor indictments against Berkeley County Sheriff Nathan Harmon

--Donald Trump gives his endorsement in the U.S. Senate race next year to Governor Jim Justice

--Fayette County prepares...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A grand jury hands up misdemeanor indictments against Berkeley County Sheriff Nathan Harmon<br /><br />--Donald Trump gives his endorsement in the U.S. Senate race next year to Governor Jim Justice<br /><br />--Fayette County prepares for Bridge Day on Saturday<br /><br />--In Sports WVU hands Marshall soccer its first loss and it's gameday for the Thundering Herd football team<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>983</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-18-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-18-23--57287859</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Growing pressure on those charged with handling abuse and neglect cases to explain their handling of those matters<br /><br />--The incoming Secretary of DHHR addresses lawmakers over staffing issues at CPS<br /><br />--AFL-CIO says they're working to make sure West Virginia can meet the labor needs for the regional hydrogen hub<br /><br />--In Sports: #1 Marshall and #5 WVU in soccer tonight<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57287859</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:54:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57287859/podcast_10_18_23_update_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21859228" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/382f9838-beee-46d3-8220-da6ef6a0929e/382f9838-beee-46d3-8220-da6ef6a0929e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/382f9838-beee-46d3-8220-da6ef6a0929e/382f9838-beee-46d3-8220-da6ef6a0929e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/382f9838-beee-46d3-8220-da6ef6a0929e/382f9838-beee-46d3-8220-da6ef6a0929e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Growing pressure on those charged with handling abuse and neglect cases to explain their handling of those matters

--The incoming Secretary of DHHR addresses lawmakers over staffing issues at CPS

--AFL-CIO says...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Growing pressure on those charged with handling abuse and neglect cases to explain their handling of those matters<br /><br />--The incoming Secretary of DHHR addresses lawmakers over staffing issues at CPS<br /><br />--AFL-CIO says they're working to make sure West Virginia can meet the labor needs for the regional hydrogen hub<br /><br />--In Sports: #1 Marshall and #5 WVU in soccer tonight<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-17-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-17-23--57268524</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A fugitive wanted in Monroe County is dead after an encounter with State Police<br /><br />--U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visits Morgantown to discuss new Appalachian hydrogen hub<br /><br />--Child welfare remains a top concern by state lawmakers addressing the measure in their interim meetings in Charleston <br /><br />--In Sports: WVU Coach Neal Brown had some positive news with players able to return to the game from injury this weekend]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57268524</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:25:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57268524/podcast_10_17_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23403529" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d428f69-1ab3-41df-86d4-cee4b2c39466/4d428f69-1ab3-41df-86d4-cee4b2c39466.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d428f69-1ab3-41df-86d4-cee4b2c39466/4d428f69-1ab3-41df-86d4-cee4b2c39466.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d428f69-1ab3-41df-86d4-cee4b2c39466/4d428f69-1ab3-41df-86d4-cee4b2c39466.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A fugitive wanted in Monroe County is dead after an encounter with State Police

--U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visits Morgantown to discuss new Appalachian hydrogen hub

--Child welfare remains a top...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A fugitive wanted in Monroe County is dead after an encounter with State Police<br /><br />--U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visits Morgantown to discuss new Appalachian hydrogen hub<br /><br />--Child welfare remains a top concern by state lawmakers addressing the measure in their interim meetings in Charleston <br /><br />--In Sports: WVU Coach Neal Brown had some positive news with players able to return to the game from injury this weekend]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>976</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-16-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-16-23--57251143</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A wild crime spree in Nicholas County results in one death, several injuries, and numerous wrecks<br /><br />--State lawmakers continue their interim committee meetings today at the state capitol<br /><br />--There's some opposition to West Virginia becoming one of a handful of hydrogen storage hubs in the nation. <br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall has now lost two in a row and faces a tough test on Thursday night this week.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57251143</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:23:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57251143/podcast_10_16_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21800290" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78265453-03f6-4fc5-831a-65099169cc31/78265453-03f6-4fc5-831a-65099169cc31.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78265453-03f6-4fc5-831a-65099169cc31/78265453-03f6-4fc5-831a-65099169cc31.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/78265453-03f6-4fc5-831a-65099169cc31/78265453-03f6-4fc5-831a-65099169cc31.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A wild crime spree in Nicholas County results in one death, several injuries, and numerous wrecks

--State lawmakers continue their interim committee meetings today at the state capitol

--There's some opposition...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A wild crime spree in Nicholas County results in one death, several injuries, and numerous wrecks<br /><br />--State lawmakers continue their interim committee meetings today at the state capitol<br /><br />--There's some opposition to West Virginia becoming one of a handful of hydrogen storage hubs in the nation. <br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall has now lost two in a row and faces a tough test on Thursday night this week.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-13-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-13-23--57222020</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A former Chapmanville Police Officer pleads guilty to misdemeanors over his missing police dog<br /><br />--The case of a Kanawha County couple accused of misdemeanor child neglect are bound over to the grand jury<br /><br />--Nicholas County School Board lays out a plan to finally move forward on new schools lost in the 2016 flood<br /><br />--In Sports: A heartbreaker in Houston for the Mountaineers and some big matchups in high school football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57222020</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:31:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57222020/podcast_10_13_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21728185" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A former Chapmanville Police Officer pleads guilty to misdemeanors over his missing police dog

--The case of a Kanawha County couple accused of misdemeanor child neglect are bound over to the grand jury

--Nicholas...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A former Chapmanville Police Officer pleads guilty to misdemeanors over his missing police dog<br /><br />--The case of a Kanawha County couple accused of misdemeanor child neglect are bound over to the grand jury<br /><br />--Nicholas County School Board lays out a plan to finally move forward on new schools lost in the 2016 flood<br /><br />--In Sports: A heartbreaker in Houston for the Mountaineers and some big matchups in high school football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-12-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-12-23--57208260</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Mary Lou Retton continues to battle for life in a Texas hospital amid a rare form of pneumonia<br /><br />--South Charleston parts plant Gestamp announces plans to invest in E-V production technology<br /><br />--Marshall enrollment is finally making a turn for the better<br /><br />--In Sports: It's Gameday for WVU and Houston]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57208260</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:27:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57208260/podcast_10_12_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23860612" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Mary Lou Retton continues to battle for life in a Texas hospital amid a rare form of pneumonia

--South Charleston parts plant Gestamp announces plans to invest in E-V production technology

--Marshall enrollment is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Mary Lou Retton continues to battle for life in a Texas hospital amid a rare form of pneumonia<br /><br />--South Charleston parts plant Gestamp announces plans to invest in E-V production technology<br /><br />--Marshall enrollment is finally making a turn for the better<br /><br />--In Sports: It's Gameday for WVU and Houston]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>995</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-11-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-11-23--57193519</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Attorney fees for those who worked on the Opioid Litigation move forward, but the Attorney General raises objections<br /><br />--More reaction in West Virginia to the Hamas attacks on Israel<br /><br />--Olympic Gold Medalist and Fairmont native Mary Lou Retton is fighting for her life suffering from a rare form of pneumonia<br /><br />--In Sports: Mountaineers hope to get the passing attack more engaged against Houston on Thursday plus post season MLB results<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57193519</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:23:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57193519/podcast_10_11_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21758908" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Attorney fees for those who worked on the Opioid Litigation move forward, but the Attorney General raises objections

--More reaction in West Virginia to the Hamas attacks on Israel

--Olympic Gold Medalist and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Attorney fees for those who worked on the Opioid Litigation move forward, but the Attorney General raises objections<br /><br />--More reaction in West Virginia to the Hamas attacks on Israel<br /><br />--Olympic Gold Medalist and Fairmont native Mary Lou Retton is fighting for her life suffering from a rare form of pneumonia<br /><br />--In Sports: Mountaineers hope to get the passing attack more engaged against Houston on Thursday plus post season MLB results<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-10-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-10-23--57177260</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia's Jewish community is in shock and sadness amid the newly created war in Israel and Gaza<br /><br />--Lawyers for Donald Trump seek to dismiss a suit aimed at keeping his name off the W.Va. election ballot<br /><br />--The other shoe is dropping as layoff notices are going out for many at WVU amid budget cuts<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU prepares to face former head coach Dana Holgorsen and the University of Houston]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57177260</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:35:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57177260/podcast_10_10_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23847445" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--West Virginia's Jewish community is in shock and sadness amid the newly created war in Israel and Gaza

--Lawyers for Donald Trump seek to dismiss a suit aimed at keeping his name off the W.Va. election ballot...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia's Jewish community is in shock and sadness amid the newly created war in Israel and Gaza<br /><br />--Lawyers for Donald Trump seek to dismiss a suit aimed at keeping his name off the W.Va. election ballot<br /><br />--The other shoe is dropping as layoff notices are going out for many at WVU amid budget cuts<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU prepares to face former head coach Dana Holgorsen and the University of Houston]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>994</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-9-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-9-23--57164033</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--West Virginia elected leaders react to weekend attacks on Israel<br /><br />--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito responds to Biden Adminsitration's reversal to now support construction of a border wall<br /><br />--GOP candidates for West Virginia Governor gather in Morgantown<br /><br />--In Sports: a well known member of the Mountaineer Football family has died suddenly]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57164033</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:26:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57164033/podcast_10_9_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22657399" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--West Virginia elected leaders react to weekend attacks on Israel

--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito responds to Biden Adminsitration's reversal to now support construction of a border wall

--GOP candidates for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--West Virginia elected leaders react to weekend attacks on Israel<br /><br />--U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito responds to Biden Adminsitration's reversal to now support construction of a border wall<br /><br />--GOP candidates for West Virginia Governor gather in Morgantown<br /><br />--In Sports: a well known member of the Mountaineer Football family has died suddenly]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-6-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-6-23--57113210</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Charleston Police Officer is charged with domestic battery<br /><br />--A semi crashed into a construction site on Route 33 in Pendleton County<br /><br />--Congressman Alex Mooney says he will back Jim Jordon of Ohio for the next House Speaker<br /><br />--In sports: it's a football Friday with high school football tonight and tomorrow Marshall travels to N.C. State<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57113210</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:25:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57113210/podcast_10_6_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21802798" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2557838d-b78d-4b68-ae23-3e304476c8b4/2557838d-b78d-4b68-ae23-3e304476c8b4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2557838d-b78d-4b68-ae23-3e304476c8b4/2557838d-b78d-4b68-ae23-3e304476c8b4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2557838d-b78d-4b68-ae23-3e304476c8b4/2557838d-b78d-4b68-ae23-3e304476c8b4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A Charleston Police Officer is charged with domestic battery

--A semi crashed into a construction site on Route 33 in Pendleton County

--Congressman Alex Mooney says he will back Jim Jordon of Ohio for the next...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Charleston Police Officer is charged with domestic battery<br /><br />--A semi crashed into a construction site on Route 33 in Pendleton County<br /><br />--Congressman Alex Mooney says he will back Jim Jordon of Ohio for the next House Speaker<br /><br />--In sports: it's a football Friday with high school football tonight and tomorrow Marshall travels to N.C. State<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-5-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-5-23--57080599</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A jury has acquitted a man of charges he murdered his brother on Christmas Day of last year<br /><br />--Kanawha County Deputies were called to a home where two children were found locked in a shed on two previous occasions<br /><br />--Senator Capito talks about her late colleague Senator Dianne Feinstein<br /><br />--In Sports, the wildcard games advance in Major League Baseball]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57080599</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:25:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57080599/podcast_10_5_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21825997" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e28145c-0e5c-4c56-8f90-23cbe36f558d/0e28145c-0e5c-4c56-8f90-23cbe36f558d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e28145c-0e5c-4c56-8f90-23cbe36f558d/0e28145c-0e5c-4c56-8f90-23cbe36f558d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e28145c-0e5c-4c56-8f90-23cbe36f558d/0e28145c-0e5c-4c56-8f90-23cbe36f558d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A jury has acquitted a man of charges he murdered his brother on Christmas Day of last year

--Kanawha County Deputies were called to a home where two children were found locked in a shed on two previous occasions...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A jury has acquitted a man of charges he murdered his brother on Christmas Day of last year<br /><br />--Kanawha County Deputies were called to a home where two children were found locked in a shed on two previous occasions<br /><br />--Senator Capito talks about her late colleague Senator Dianne Feinstein<br /><br />--In Sports, the wildcard games advance in Major League Baseball]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-4-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-4-23--57056473</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Kanawha County couple is jailed after their adopted children were found to be held in deplorable conditions<br /><br />--W.Va. Congressional Representatives back Kevin McCarthy as he's ousted from his job as House Speaker<br /><br />--An old hospital in Wheeling is coming down to make way for a new facility<br /><br />--In Sports, high school football rankings for the week are out for the week<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57056473</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:23:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57056473/podcast_10_4_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22056733" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d01a4f14-0747-4924-a250-fdc42e9f97b0/d01a4f14-0747-4924-a250-fdc42e9f97b0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d01a4f14-0747-4924-a250-fdc42e9f97b0/d01a4f14-0747-4924-a250-fdc42e9f97b0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d01a4f14-0747-4924-a250-fdc42e9f97b0/d01a4f14-0747-4924-a250-fdc42e9f97b0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A Kanawha County couple is jailed after their adopted children were found to be held in deplorable conditions

--W.Va. Congressional Representatives back Kevin McCarthy as he's ousted from his job as House Speaker...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Kanawha County couple is jailed after their adopted children were found to be held in deplorable conditions<br /><br />--W.Va. Congressional Representatives back Kevin McCarthy as he's ousted from his job as House Speaker<br /><br />--An old hospital in Wheeling is coming down to make way for a new facility<br /><br />--In Sports, high school football rankings for the week are out for the week<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-3-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-3-23--57042696</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The State Police "whistle blower" is due for formal arraignment on criminal charges today<br /><br />--A Gold Star monument is unveiled in Huntington on what would have been Woody Williams' 100th birthday<br /><br />--Revenues for September were ahead of estimate including income taxes despite a tax cut<br /><br />--In Sports: Neal Brown addressed reporters Monday and the MLB playoffs get started]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57042696</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:26:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57042696/podcast_10_3_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22076797" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/076513c0-011a-4e95-a8d7-39c59594674a/076513c0-011a-4e95-a8d7-39c59594674a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/076513c0-011a-4e95-a8d7-39c59594674a/076513c0-011a-4e95-a8d7-39c59594674a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/076513c0-011a-4e95-a8d7-39c59594674a/076513c0-011a-4e95-a8d7-39c59594674a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--The State Police "whistle blower" is due for formal arraignment on criminal charges today

--A Gold Star monument is unveiled in Huntington on what would have been Woody Williams' 100th birthday

--Revenues for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The State Police "whistle blower" is due for formal arraignment on criminal charges today<br /><br />--A Gold Star monument is unveiled in Huntington on what would have been Woody Williams' 100th birthday<br /><br />--Revenues for September were ahead of estimate including income taxes despite a tax cut<br /><br />--In Sports: Neal Brown addressed reporters Monday and the MLB playoffs get started]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>920</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-2-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-2-23--57026141</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice comments on his financial disclosure form showing a lot of assets, but few making any money<br /><br />--Protestors rally in Coonskin Park against a potential plan for a runway extension for WV International Yeager Airport<br /><br />--A short line railroad in central West Virginia will benefit from the US DOT grant<br /><br />--In Sports, a beat up, but 4-1, Mountaineer football team gets a much needed off week and Marshall gets ready for a road trip to Raleigh]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57026141</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:27:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57026141/podcast_10_2_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18473428" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c6c0d8dd-3477-4c22-a1ea-13c07c683d23/c6c0d8dd-3477-4c22-a1ea-13c07c683d23.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c6c0d8dd-3477-4c22-a1ea-13c07c683d23/c6c0d8dd-3477-4c22-a1ea-13c07c683d23.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c6c0d8dd-3477-4c22-a1ea-13c07c683d23/c6c0d8dd-3477-4c22-a1ea-13c07c683d23.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Governor Jim Justice comments on his financial disclosure form showing a lot of assets, but few making any money

--Protestors rally in Coonskin Park against a potential plan for a runway extension for WV...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice comments on his financial disclosure form showing a lot of assets, but few making any money<br /><br />--Protestors rally in Coonskin Park against a potential plan for a runway extension for WV International Yeager Airport<br /><br />--A short line railroad in central West Virginia will benefit from the US DOT grant<br /><br />--In Sports, a beat up, but 4-1, Mountaineer football team gets a much needed off week and Marshall gets ready for a road trip to Raleigh]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>770</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-29-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-29-23--56991526</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The nation is barrelling toward a federal government shutdown this weekend<br /><br />--CWA and Frontier have ratified a new contract agreement<br /><br />--A judge grants a motion in the lawsuits against the West Virginia State Police over a camera in the women's locker room<br /><br />--It's Football Friday with high school football along with WVU and Marshall in action this weekend]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56991526</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:25:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56991526/podcast_9_29_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="24339013" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/84018aa2-6f53-4505-9502-3f80b8036fc0/84018aa2-6f53-4505-9502-3f80b8036fc0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/84018aa2-6f53-4505-9502-3f80b8036fc0/84018aa2-6f53-4505-9502-3f80b8036fc0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/84018aa2-6f53-4505-9502-3f80b8036fc0/84018aa2-6f53-4505-9502-3f80b8036fc0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The nation is barrelling toward a federal government shutdown this weekend

--CWA and Frontier have ratified a new contract agreement

--A judge grants a motion in the lawsuits against the West Virginia State...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The nation is barrelling toward a federal government shutdown this weekend<br /><br />--CWA and Frontier have ratified a new contract agreement<br /><br />--A judge grants a motion in the lawsuits against the West Virginia State Police over a camera in the women's locker room<br /><br />--It's Football Friday with high school football along with WVU and Marshall in action this weekend]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-28-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-28-23--56975433</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A federal government shutdown continues to look likely, and we'll talk about some of the impact in West Virginia<br /><br />--Congressman Alex Mooney talks about the debate centering around the possible closure of the government this weekend<br /><br />--A lawsuit seeks to kick Donald Trump off the election ballot in West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU will retire the number of another football legend this season.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56975433</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:24:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56975433/podcast_9_28_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21928825" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9bee727-222d-427a-a56b-b413e2fb2068/e9bee727-222d-427a-a56b-b413e2fb2068.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9bee727-222d-427a-a56b-b413e2fb2068/e9bee727-222d-427a-a56b-b413e2fb2068.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e9bee727-222d-427a-a56b-b413e2fb2068/e9bee727-222d-427a-a56b-b413e2fb2068.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A federal government shutdown continues to look likely, and we'll talk about some of the impact in West Virginia

--Congressman Alex Mooney talks about the debate centering around the possible closure of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A federal government shutdown continues to look likely, and we'll talk about some of the impact in West Virginia<br /><br />--Congressman Alex Mooney talks about the debate centering around the possible closure of the government this weekend<br /><br />--A lawsuit seeks to kick Donald Trump off the election ballot in West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU will retire the number of another football legend this season.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-27-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-27-23--56956582</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Kanawha County Deputies identify a man killed in an officer involved shooting<br /><br />--Parkersburg city council puts a ban on camping in public places aimed at curbing homeless issues<br /><br />--Huntington's waste water treatment plant may be the filter for water from East Palestine, OH before it goes back into the Ohio River. <br /><br />--In Sports, Josh Eilert is ready to begin his tenure as the interim head coach for Mountaineer Basketball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56956582</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:28:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56956582/podcast_9_27_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22521967" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ffb7b000-ca00-4ea8-a250-b6dfd4d59760/ffb7b000-ca00-4ea8-a250-b6dfd4d59760.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ffb7b000-ca00-4ea8-a250-b6dfd4d59760/ffb7b000-ca00-4ea8-a250-b6dfd4d59760.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ffb7b000-ca00-4ea8-a250-b6dfd4d59760/ffb7b000-ca00-4ea8-a250-b6dfd4d59760.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Kanawha County Deputies identify a man killed in an officer involved shooting

--Parkersburg city council puts a ban on camping in public places aimed at curbing homeless issues

--Huntington's waste water...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Kanawha County Deputies identify a man killed in an officer involved shooting<br /><br />--Parkersburg city council puts a ban on camping in public places aimed at curbing homeless issues<br /><br />--Huntington's waste water treatment plant may be the filter for water from East Palestine, OH before it goes back into the Ohio River. <br /><br />--In Sports, Josh Eilert is ready to begin his tenure as the interim head coach for Mountaineer Basketball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>939</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-26-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-26-23--56939977</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Jim Justice reveals his financial picture in his required U.S. Senate campaign finance report<br /><br />--The UAW strike extends to the GM Parts plant in Martinsburg<br /><br />--Senator Capito weighs in on the potential for a government shutdown<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall prepare for the next game up on their schedules<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56939977</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:23:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56939977/podcast_9_26_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="24017989" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cf9d8fa6-7cee-4e64-9e43-26b830c67641/cf9d8fa6-7cee-4e64-9e43-26b830c67641.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cf9d8fa6-7cee-4e64-9e43-26b830c67641/cf9d8fa6-7cee-4e64-9e43-26b830c67641.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/cf9d8fa6-7cee-4e64-9e43-26b830c67641/cf9d8fa6-7cee-4e64-9e43-26b830c67641.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Jim Justice reveals his financial picture in his required U.S. Senate campaign finance report

--The UAW strike extends to the GM Parts plant in Martinsburg

--Senator Capito weighs in on the potential for a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Jim Justice reveals his financial picture in his required U.S. Senate campaign finance report<br /><br />--The UAW strike extends to the GM Parts plant in Martinsburg<br /><br />--Senator Capito weighs in on the potential for a government shutdown<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall prepare for the next game up on their schedules<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1001</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-25-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-25-23--56923412</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A man is dead after a fight at a Charleston soup kitchen<br /><br />--A wanted man in Kanawha County dies in a gunfight with deputies<br /><br />--Senator Shelley Moore Capito weighs in on the dress code dust up in the U.S. Senate<br /><br />--In Sports wins for both WVU and Marshall from the weekend and now sites turn to the next game<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56923412</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:23:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56923412/podcast_9_25_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18894145" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/42bc7591-b07a-40d1-a0b5-2c558a447989/42bc7591-b07a-40d1-a0b5-2c558a447989.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/42bc7591-b07a-40d1-a0b5-2c558a447989/42bc7591-b07a-40d1-a0b5-2c558a447989.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/42bc7591-b07a-40d1-a0b5-2c558a447989/42bc7591-b07a-40d1-a0b5-2c558a447989.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A man is dead after a fight at a Charleston soup kitchen

--A wanted man in Kanawha County dies in a gunfight with deputies

--Senator Shelley Moore Capito weighs in on the dress code dust up in the U.S. Senate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A man is dead after a fight at a Charleston soup kitchen<br /><br />--A wanted man in Kanawha County dies in a gunfight with deputies<br /><br />--Senator Shelley Moore Capito weighs in on the dress code dust up in the U.S. Senate<br /><br />--In Sports wins for both WVU and Marshall from the weekend and now sites turn to the next game<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>788</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-22-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-22-23--56894033</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A fire truck is involved in a fatal accident in Kanawha County<br /><br />--Bond denied for a suspended deputy charged with child pornography<br /><br />--Senator Capito worries about a deadlock in the House over a way forward on spending bills with government shutdown looming<br /><br />--In Sports it's a football Friday with high school games tonight--and big matchups for WVU and Marshall Saturday<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56894033</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:37:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56894033/podcast_9_22_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23032345" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1fdb7dfc-b673-4971-945d-818b8f91ee84/1fdb7dfc-b673-4971-945d-818b8f91ee84.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1fdb7dfc-b673-4971-945d-818b8f91ee84/1fdb7dfc-b673-4971-945d-818b8f91ee84.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1fdb7dfc-b673-4971-945d-818b8f91ee84/1fdb7dfc-b673-4971-945d-818b8f91ee84.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A fire truck is involved in a fatal accident in Kanawha County

--Bond denied for a suspended deputy charged with child pornography

--Senator Capito worries about a deadlock in the House over a way forward on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A fire truck is involved in a fatal accident in Kanawha County<br /><br />--Bond denied for a suspended deputy charged with child pornography<br /><br />--Senator Capito worries about a deadlock in the House over a way forward on spending bills with government shutdown looming<br /><br />--In Sports it's a football Friday with high school games tonight--and big matchups for WVU and Marshall Saturday<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>960</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-21-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-21-23--56880701</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--More cuts at WVU, this time into student services<br /><br />--A long anticipated bridge over the Ohio River opens to traffic today in the northern panhandle<br /><br />--More discussion over the new state high school transfer rule and its impact on sports<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall ready to welcome Virginia Tech to Huntington<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56880701</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:24:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56880701/podcast_9_21_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23734585" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0b8ab9ab-5712-4d2b-827a-6857c67db3fc/0b8ab9ab-5712-4d2b-827a-6857c67db3fc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0b8ab9ab-5712-4d2b-827a-6857c67db3fc/0b8ab9ab-5712-4d2b-827a-6857c67db3fc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0b8ab9ab-5712-4d2b-827a-6857c67db3fc/0b8ab9ab-5712-4d2b-827a-6857c67db3fc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--More cuts at WVU, this time into student services

--A long anticipated bridge over the Ohio River opens to traffic today in the northern panhandle

--More discussion over the new state high school transfer rule...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--More cuts at WVU, this time into student services<br /><br />--A long anticipated bridge over the Ohio River opens to traffic today in the northern panhandle<br /><br />--More discussion over the new state high school transfer rule and its impact on sports<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall ready to welcome Virginia Tech to Huntington<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>989</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-20-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-20-23--56866512</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Brooke County man admits to charges of threatening members of a Pittsburgh jury hearing the case of the Synagogue Shooter<br /><br />--Congressman Alex Mooney says there is a path to heading off a federal government shutdown, but it involves spending restraint and depends on the U.S. Senate<br /><br />--Excitement builds in Kanawha County as school leaders get a look at the new Clendenin Elementary School<br /><br />--In Sports, anticipation builds for WVU against Texas Tech and Marshall against Virginia Tech this weekend<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56866512</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:24:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56866512/podcast_9_20_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23561533" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b90a191b-dc84-48f0-ba19-2f6f44454ba6/b90a191b-dc84-48f0-ba19-2f6f44454ba6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b90a191b-dc84-48f0-ba19-2f6f44454ba6/b90a191b-dc84-48f0-ba19-2f6f44454ba6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b90a191b-dc84-48f0-ba19-2f6f44454ba6/b90a191b-dc84-48f0-ba19-2f6f44454ba6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A Brooke County man admits to charges of threatening members of a Pittsburgh jury hearing the case of the Synagogue Shooter

--Congressman Alex Mooney says there is a path to heading off a federal government...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Brooke County man admits to charges of threatening members of a Pittsburgh jury hearing the case of the Synagogue Shooter<br /><br />--Congressman Alex Mooney says there is a path to heading off a federal government shutdown, but it involves spending restraint and depends on the U.S. Senate<br /><br />--Excitement builds in Kanawha County as school leaders get a look at the new Clendenin Elementary School<br /><br />--In Sports, anticipation builds for WVU against Texas Tech and Marshall against Virginia Tech this weekend<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>982</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-19-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-19-23--56852105</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A man in Wheeling pleads guilty to a gruesome double murder<br /><br />--More cuts, although non-academic, may be coming to WVU<br /><br />--CAMC completes its first ever living donor chain of kidney transplants for three people<br /><br />--In Sports, it would appear Nicco will be at the controls for WVU vs. Texas Tech on Saturday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56852105</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:23:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56852105/podcast_9_19_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23234239" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f57358fa-9cb6-44dc-83f8-530c408b5af4/f57358fa-9cb6-44dc-83f8-530c408b5af4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f57358fa-9cb6-44dc-83f8-530c408b5af4/f57358fa-9cb6-44dc-83f8-530c408b5af4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f57358fa-9cb6-44dc-83f8-530c408b5af4/f57358fa-9cb6-44dc-83f8-530c408b5af4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A man in Wheeling pleads guilty to a gruesome double murder

--More cuts, although non-academic, may be coming to WVU

--CAMC completes its first ever living donor chain of kidney transplants for three people

--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A man in Wheeling pleads guilty to a gruesome double murder<br /><br />--More cuts, although non-academic, may be coming to WVU<br /><br />--CAMC completes its first ever living donor chain of kidney transplants for three people<br /><br />--In Sports, it would appear Nicco will be at the controls for WVU vs. Texas Tech on Saturday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>968</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-18-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-18-23--56839828</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU officials begin the changes today after the Board of Governors slashed programs and faculty positions Friday<br /><br />--A new school disciplinary law has the head of the state BOE concerned<br /><br />--A new bridge over the Ohio River will open this week to connected the Northern Panhandle to the Buckeye State. <br /><br />--In Sports, WVU wins the Backyard Brawl]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56839828</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:29:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56839828/podcast_9_18_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21242260" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/de915bee-57d2-4f94-b5c6-124f55afadd1/de915bee-57d2-4f94-b5c6-124f55afadd1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/de915bee-57d2-4f94-b5c6-124f55afadd1/de915bee-57d2-4f94-b5c6-124f55afadd1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/de915bee-57d2-4f94-b5c6-124f55afadd1/de915bee-57d2-4f94-b5c6-124f55afadd1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--WVU officials begin the changes today after the Board of Governors slashed programs and faculty positions Friday

--A new school disciplinary law has the head of the state BOE concerned

--A new bridge over the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU officials begin the changes today after the Board of Governors slashed programs and faculty positions Friday<br /><br />--A new school disciplinary law has the head of the state BOE concerned<br /><br />--A new bridge over the Ohio River will open this week to connected the Northern Panhandle to the Buckeye State. <br /><br />--In Sports, WVU wins the Backyard Brawl]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-15-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-15-23--56809714</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--WVU's Board of Governors votes today on $45 Million in cuts to help offset a budget shortfall<br /><br />--During a public meeting in Morgantown man students, faculty, and alumni railed against the proposed cuts<br /><br />--Senator Manchin denies a Washington Post report while speaking with MetroNews about a meeting with former President Bill Clinton<br /><br />--It's a football Friday with high school games tonight and the Backyard Brawl on Saturday.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56809714</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:34:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56809714/podcast_9_15_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22009708" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2bb0fba-862b-4b8e-aea8-4f6563114d77/a2bb0fba-862b-4b8e-aea8-4f6563114d77.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2bb0fba-862b-4b8e-aea8-4f6563114d77/a2bb0fba-862b-4b8e-aea8-4f6563114d77.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a2bb0fba-862b-4b8e-aea8-4f6563114d77/a2bb0fba-862b-4b8e-aea8-4f6563114d77.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--WVU's Board of Governors votes today on $45 Million in cuts to help offset a budget shortfall

--During a public meeting in Morgantown man students, faculty, and alumni railed against the proposed cuts

--Senator...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--WVU's Board of Governors votes today on $45 Million in cuts to help offset a budget shortfall<br /><br />--During a public meeting in Morgantown man students, faculty, and alumni railed against the proposed cuts<br /><br />--Senator Manchin denies a Washington Post report while speaking with MetroNews about a meeting with former President Bill Clinton<br /><br />--It's a football Friday with high school games tonight and the Backyard Brawl on Saturday.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-14-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-14-23--56798273</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A scare at Sissonville High School turned out to be a former student who wasn't allowed to be there<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice backs the plan to resize WVU in a vote set for tomorrow, final comments on the transformation is set for tomorrow<br /><br />--Senator Amy Grady says the zeal to repeal the high school transfer rule isn't as prominent in the Senate as in the House<br /><br />--In Sports: two days away from the Backyard Brawl<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56798273</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:27:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56798273/podcast_9_14_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22210348" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdda5a02-fe79-4a20-a51d-8beffec83d9b/fdda5a02-fe79-4a20-a51d-8beffec83d9b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdda5a02-fe79-4a20-a51d-8beffec83d9b/fdda5a02-fe79-4a20-a51d-8beffec83d9b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fdda5a02-fe79-4a20-a51d-8beffec83d9b/fdda5a02-fe79-4a20-a51d-8beffec83d9b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A scare at Sissonville High School turned out to be a former student who wasn't allowed to be there

--Governor Jim Justice backs the plan to resize WVU in a vote set for tomorrow, final comments on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A scare at Sissonville High School turned out to be a former student who wasn't allowed to be there<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice backs the plan to resize WVU in a vote set for tomorrow, final comments on the transformation is set for tomorrow<br /><br />--Senator Amy Grady says the zeal to repeal the high school transfer rule isn't as prominent in the Senate as in the House<br /><br />--In Sports: two days away from the Backyard Brawl<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>926</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-13-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-13-23--56786309</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A group of state lawmakers are behind a measure to reverse the new high school sports transfer law<br /><br />--WVU's Board of Governors is out with an open letter to the state's residents ahead of a final vote Friday on proposed cuts at the university<br /><br />--West Virginia's Teacher of the Year and Service Personnel of the Year have been named<br /><br />--In Sports, the hype before the Backyard Brawl on Saturday is growing<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56786309</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:23:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56786309/podcast_9_13_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22439203" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d4ea05c9-9dfe-43e4-84d2-f220c6bf19c6/d4ea05c9-9dfe-43e4-84d2-f220c6bf19c6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d4ea05c9-9dfe-43e4-84d2-f220c6bf19c6/d4ea05c9-9dfe-43e4-84d2-f220c6bf19c6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d4ea05c9-9dfe-43e4-84d2-f220c6bf19c6/d4ea05c9-9dfe-43e4-84d2-f220c6bf19c6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A group of state lawmakers are behind a measure to reverse the new high school sports transfer law

--WVU's Board of Governors is out with an open letter to the state's residents ahead of a final vote Friday on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A group of state lawmakers are behind a measure to reverse the new high school sports transfer law<br /><br />--WVU's Board of Governors is out with an open letter to the state's residents ahead of a final vote Friday on proposed cuts at the university<br /><br />--West Virginia's Teacher of the Year and Service Personnel of the Year have been named<br /><br />--In Sports, the hype before the Backyard Brawl on Saturday is growing<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>935</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-12-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-12-23--56774345</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU leaders try to reassure lawmakers the cuts in Morgantown are in the best interest of all tied to the university. <br /><br />--A man accused of ordering his pit bulls to attack a woman will have charges presented to a Kanawha County grand jury<br /><br />--Tourism as an industry is soaring in West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU readies for the Backyard Brawl<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56774345</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:30:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56774345/podcast_9_12_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22418512" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1826129c-61d6-4dcd-bd51-5c8cee7f28b0/1826129c-61d6-4dcd-bd51-5c8cee7f28b0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1826129c-61d6-4dcd-bd51-5c8cee7f28b0/1826129c-61d6-4dcd-bd51-5c8cee7f28b0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1826129c-61d6-4dcd-bd51-5c8cee7f28b0/1826129c-61d6-4dcd-bd51-5c8cee7f28b0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--WVU leaders try to reassure lawmakers the cuts in Morgantown are in the best interest of all tied to the university. 

--A man accused of ordering his pit bulls to attack a woman will have charges presented to a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU leaders try to reassure lawmakers the cuts in Morgantown are in the best interest of all tied to the university. <br /><br />--A man accused of ordering his pit bulls to attack a woman will have charges presented to a Kanawha County grand jury<br /><br />--Tourism as an industry is soaring in West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU readies for the Backyard Brawl<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>934</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-11-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-11-23--56760879</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--It's the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11<br /><br />--State lawmakers gather for interims in Charleston<br /><br />--Two legislative committees tour the new Herbert Hoover High School<br /><br />--In Sports, a Martinsburg native shines bright in WVU's win over Duquesne]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56760879</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:32:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56760879/podcast_9_11_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21656707" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22f22b90-ab97-4e3f-acf2-dcfd75e0e465/22f22b90-ab97-4e3f-acf2-dcfd75e0e465.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/22f22b90-ab97-4e3f-acf2-dcfd75e0e465/22f22b90-ab97-4e3f-acf2-dcfd75e0e465.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--It's the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11

--State lawmakers gather for interims in Charleston

--Two legislative committees tour the new Herbert Hoover High School

--In Sports, a Martinsburg native shines bright in WVU's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--It's the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11<br /><br />--State lawmakers gather for interims in Charleston<br /><br />--Two legislative committees tour the new Herbert Hoover High School<br /><br />--In Sports, a Martinsburg native shines bright in WVU's win over Duquesne]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>903</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-8-27</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-8-27--56733872</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Debris cleanup continues in the flood damaged areas of Eastern Kanawha County<br /><br />--Members of the West Virginia National Guard are back from a deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is supporting WVU President Gordon Gee amid a vote of no confidence by faculty<br /><br />--In Sports; It's football Friday with week three of HS football along with WVU and Marshall games this weekend<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56733872</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:25:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56733872/podcast_9_8_27_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23182825" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f63bbd2-619f-4ff1-9ea6-0bf8e755d99b/5f63bbd2-619f-4ff1-9ea6-0bf8e755d99b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f63bbd2-619f-4ff1-9ea6-0bf8e755d99b/5f63bbd2-619f-4ff1-9ea6-0bf8e755d99b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f63bbd2-619f-4ff1-9ea6-0bf8e755d99b/5f63bbd2-619f-4ff1-9ea6-0bf8e755d99b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Debris cleanup continues in the flood damaged areas of Eastern Kanawha County

--Members of the West Virginia National Guard are back from a deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas

--Governor Jim Justice is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Debris cleanup continues in the flood damaged areas of Eastern Kanawha County<br /><br />--Members of the West Virginia National Guard are back from a deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is supporting WVU President Gordon Gee amid a vote of no confidence by faculty<br /><br />--In Sports; It's football Friday with week three of HS football along with WVU and Marshall games this weekend<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>966</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-7-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-7-23--56723369</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A vote of no-confidence from the WVU Faculty toward University President Gordon Gee<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice weighs in on the much talked about high school sports transfer rule<br /><br />--West Virginia National Guard Troops deployed to Texas on the U.S./Mexico border come home today<br /><br />--In Sports, we're headed toward Friday night and high school football in West Virginia]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56723369</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:27:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56723369/podcast_9_7_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23169658" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bda79729-da68-4e40-aaf0-bb8782b8df80/bda79729-da68-4e40-aaf0-bb8782b8df80.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bda79729-da68-4e40-aaf0-bb8782b8df80/bda79729-da68-4e40-aaf0-bb8782b8df80.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bda79729-da68-4e40-aaf0-bb8782b8df80/bda79729-da68-4e40-aaf0-bb8782b8df80.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A vote of no-confidence from the WVU Faculty toward University President Gordon Gee

--Governor Jim Justice weighs in on the much talked about high school sports transfer rule

--West Virginia National Guard Troops...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A vote of no-confidence from the WVU Faculty toward University President Gordon Gee<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice weighs in on the much talked about high school sports transfer rule<br /><br />--West Virginia National Guard Troops deployed to Texas on the U.S./Mexico border come home today<br /><br />--In Sports, we're headed toward Friday night and high school football in West Virginia]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>966</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-6-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-6-23--56710372</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Fourteen vehicles were destroyed in the parking lot of CAMC Memorial after a power line fell<br /><br />--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a deep lack of confidence in public institutions by West Virginians<br /><br />--Senator Capito says she still has confidence in Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel despite some concerns over his health<br /><br />--In Sports, gearing up for the Dukes in Morgantown]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56710372</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:25:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56710372/podcast_9_6_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18501016" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/648d4e6a-17d9-4f15-95ee-b8da0d9471c5/648d4e6a-17d9-4f15-95ee-b8da0d9471c5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/648d4e6a-17d9-4f15-95ee-b8da0d9471c5/648d4e6a-17d9-4f15-95ee-b8da0d9471c5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/648d4e6a-17d9-4f15-95ee-b8da0d9471c5/648d4e6a-17d9-4f15-95ee-b8da0d9471c5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Fourteen vehicles were destroyed in the parking lot of CAMC Memorial after a power line fell

--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a deep lack of confidence in public institutions by West Virginians

--Senator...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Fourteen vehicles were destroyed in the parking lot of CAMC Memorial after a power line fell<br /><br />--The MetroNews West Virginia Poll shows a deep lack of confidence in public institutions by West Virginians<br /><br />--Senator Capito says she still has confidence in Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel despite some concerns over his health<br /><br />--In Sports, gearing up for the Dukes in Morgantown]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>771</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-5-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-5-23--56697131</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power begin laying out their case for a rate hike to the PSC<br /><br />--West Virginians are taking a very pessimistic view of the state's economy<br /><br />--The race for Governor next year in West Virginia continues to take shape<br /><br />--In Sports, Neal Brown meets the media to talk about Duquesne game]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56697131</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:23:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56697131/podcast_9_5_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19304830" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e8ecfca-604d-4690-90e9-3178a932b12e/0e8ecfca-604d-4690-90e9-3178a932b12e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e8ecfca-604d-4690-90e9-3178a932b12e/0e8ecfca-604d-4690-90e9-3178a932b12e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e8ecfca-604d-4690-90e9-3178a932b12e/0e8ecfca-604d-4690-90e9-3178a932b12e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power begin laying out their case for a rate hike to the PSC

--West Virginians are taking a very pessimistic view of the state's economy

--The race for Governor next year in West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power begin laying out their case for a rate hike to the PSC<br /><br />--West Virginians are taking a very pessimistic view of the state's economy<br /><br />--The race for Governor next year in West Virginia continues to take shape<br /><br />--In Sports, Neal Brown meets the media to talk about Duquesne game]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-4-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-4-23--56684928</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Labor Day activities across the state celebrate workers who built America and keep it running today<br /><br />--Huntington has the state's first establishments who can sell alcoholic drinks to go<br /><br />--An inmate has escaped the Beckley Federal Prison<br /><br />--In Sports: The new MetroNews Power Poll in high school football is out]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56684928</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:32:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56684928/podcast_9_4_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18527977" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e676cf0-28da-4db2-8c8c-fd50b56844c6/0e676cf0-28da-4db2-8c8c-fd50b56844c6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e676cf0-28da-4db2-8c8c-fd50b56844c6/0e676cf0-28da-4db2-8c8c-fd50b56844c6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e676cf0-28da-4db2-8c8c-fd50b56844c6/0e676cf0-28da-4db2-8c8c-fd50b56844c6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Labor Day activities across the state celebrate workers who built America and keep it running today

--Huntington has the state's first establishments who can sell alcoholic drinks to go

--An inmate has escaped...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Labor Day activities across the state celebrate workers who built America and keep it running today<br /><br />--Huntington has the state's first establishments who can sell alcoholic drinks to go<br /><br />--An inmate has escaped the Beckley Federal Prison<br /><br />--In Sports: The new MetroNews Power Poll in high school football is out]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>772</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-1-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-1-23--56659045</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Beleaguered A-B University files for bankruptcy<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice visits flood damaged areas of West Virginia<br /><br />--A fish kill in Monongalia County is under investigation<br /><br />--In Sports: It's a football Friday and we'll have you covered]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56659045</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:25:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56659045/podcast_9_1_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19233979" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/80370106-4549-4b36-8172-7d8cad049b49/80370106-4549-4b36-8172-7d8cad049b49.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/80370106-4549-4b36-8172-7d8cad049b49/80370106-4549-4b36-8172-7d8cad049b49.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/80370106-4549-4b36-8172-7d8cad049b49/80370106-4549-4b36-8172-7d8cad049b49.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Beleaguered A-B University files for bankruptcy

--Governor Jim Justice visits flood damaged areas of West Virginia

--A fish kill in Monongalia County is under investigation

--In Sports: It's a football Friday and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Beleaguered A-B University files for bankruptcy<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice visits flood damaged areas of West Virginia<br /><br />--A fish kill in Monongalia County is under investigation<br /><br />--In Sports: It's a football Friday and we'll have you covered]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>802</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-31-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-31-23--56646845</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56646845</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:24:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56646845/metronews_this_morning_8_31_2023.mp3" length="18728617" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eec46a7f-a902-4d7a-8f4d-3b38c70ac868/eec46a7f-a902-4d7a-8f4d-3b38c70ac868.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eec46a7f-a902-4d7a-8f4d-3b38c70ac868/eec46a7f-a902-4d7a-8f4d-3b38c70ac868.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/eec46a7f-a902-4d7a-8f4d-3b38c70ac868/eec46a7f-a902-4d7a-8f4d-3b38c70ac868.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>781</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-30-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-30-23--56635179</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A fugitive for nearly a year from an Arkansas prison is captured in Greenbrier County<br /><br />--The West Virginia Business Summit gets started today at the Greenbrier<br /><br />--Flood victims continue to cleanup and share stories of terror from Monday's cloudbursts in eastern Kanawha County<br /><br />--In Sports: the final cuts are made to NFL rosters and some with West Virginia ties have made the cut<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56635179</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:26:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56635179/podcast_8_30_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18159301" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c6076749-6045-459e-a39c-9da36ca4e151/c6076749-6045-459e-a39c-9da36ca4e151.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c6076749-6045-459e-a39c-9da36ca4e151/c6076749-6045-459e-a39c-9da36ca4e151.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c6076749-6045-459e-a39c-9da36ca4e151/c6076749-6045-459e-a39c-9da36ca4e151.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A fugitive for nearly a year from an Arkansas prison is captured in Greenbrier County

--The West Virginia Business Summit gets started today at the Greenbrier

--Flood victims continue to cleanup and share stories...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A fugitive for nearly a year from an Arkansas prison is captured in Greenbrier County<br /><br />--The West Virginia Business Summit gets started today at the Greenbrier<br /><br />--Flood victims continue to cleanup and share stories of terror from Monday's cloudbursts in eastern Kanawha County<br /><br />--In Sports: the final cuts are made to NFL rosters and some with West Virginia ties have made the cut<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>757</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-29-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-29-23--56624167</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Stories of fear and shock after flooding in eastern Kanawha County<br /><br />--A state of emergency is in effect as cleanup and damage assessment get underway<br /><br />--WVU Faculty Senate ready to declare "no-confidence" in President Gordon Gee<br /><br />--In Sports, preparations continue for this week's WVU-Penn State matchup.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56624167</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:25:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56624167/podcast_8_29_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19561273" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/13b00e68-d889-4bfa-90f2-ddb0e02f18ec/13b00e68-d889-4bfa-90f2-ddb0e02f18ec.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/13b00e68-d889-4bfa-90f2-ddb0e02f18ec/13b00e68-d889-4bfa-90f2-ddb0e02f18ec.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/13b00e68-d889-4bfa-90f2-ddb0e02f18ec/13b00e68-d889-4bfa-90f2-ddb0e02f18ec.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Stories of fear and shock after flooding in eastern Kanawha County

--A state of emergency is in effect as cleanup and damage assessment get underway

--WVU Faculty Senate ready to declare "no-confidence" in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Stories of fear and shock after flooding in eastern Kanawha County<br /><br />--A state of emergency is in effect as cleanup and damage assessment get underway<br /><br />--WVU Faculty Senate ready to declare "no-confidence" in President Gordon Gee<br /><br />--In Sports, preparations continue for this week's WVU-Penn State matchup.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>815</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-28-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-28-23--56612419</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Lawmakers react to criticism by the teachers union over funding shortfalls at WVU<br /><br />--High water caused damage over the weekend to some structures in Kanawha County<br /><br />--Paden City residents are dealing with major water problems<br /><br />--In Sports a new MetroNews Power Poll for high school football and it's gameweek for WVU and Marshall<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56612419</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:27:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56612419/podcast_8_28_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17795014" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4a06a01-ac44-4786-91cb-b957be6684c0/b4a06a01-ac44-4786-91cb-b957be6684c0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4a06a01-ac44-4786-91cb-b957be6684c0/b4a06a01-ac44-4786-91cb-b957be6684c0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4a06a01-ac44-4786-91cb-b957be6684c0/b4a06a01-ac44-4786-91cb-b957be6684c0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Lawmakers react to criticism by the teachers union over funding shortfalls at WVU

--High water caused damage over the weekend to some structures in Kanawha County

--Paden City residents are dealing with major...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Lawmakers react to criticism by the teachers union over funding shortfalls at WVU<br /><br />--High water caused damage over the weekend to some structures in Kanawha County<br /><br />--Paden City residents are dealing with major water problems<br /><br />--In Sports a new MetroNews Power Poll for high school football and it's gameweek for WVU and Marshall<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>742</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-25-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-25-23--56588123</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--AFT President rips into WVU Board of Governors over budget cuts<br /><br />--Plans to consolidate several state laboratories under one roof move forward<br /><br />--Former officer charged in the disappearance of his K-9 is behind bars this morning in Charleston<br /><br />--In Sports, it's the first Friday of the high school football season in W.Va.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56588123</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:42:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56588123/podcast_8_25_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19499200" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ad18a8aa-49ca-422f-99a4-80a630b5fda2/ad18a8aa-49ca-422f-99a4-80a630b5fda2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ad18a8aa-49ca-422f-99a4-80a630b5fda2/ad18a8aa-49ca-422f-99a4-80a630b5fda2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ad18a8aa-49ca-422f-99a4-80a630b5fda2/ad18a8aa-49ca-422f-99a4-80a630b5fda2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--AFT President rips into WVU Board of Governors over budget cuts

--Plans to consolidate several state laboratories under one roof move forward

--Former officer charged in the disappearance of his K-9 is behind...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--AFT President rips into WVU Board of Governors over budget cuts<br /><br />--Plans to consolidate several state laboratories under one roof move forward<br /><br />--Former officer charged in the disappearance of his K-9 is behind bars this morning in Charleston<br /><br />--In Sports, it's the first Friday of the high school football season in W.Va.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>813</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-24-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-24-23--56575905</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A $100 Million dollar settlement over abuse at the Miracle Meadows School in Salem<br /><br />--Former officer charged over disappearance of police dog is expected to be extradited back to W.Va. today<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice fills a pair of judicial vacancies in West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports, the high school football season is off and running in West Virginia.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56575905</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:24:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56575905/podcast_8_24_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20496757" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e6f1d4df-f47f-465e-a064-1ddad94dfe16/e6f1d4df-f47f-465e-a064-1ddad94dfe16.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e6f1d4df-f47f-465e-a064-1ddad94dfe16/e6f1d4df-f47f-465e-a064-1ddad94dfe16.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e6f1d4df-f47f-465e-a064-1ddad94dfe16/e6f1d4df-f47f-465e-a064-1ddad94dfe16.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A $100 Million dollar settlement over abuse at the Miracle Meadows School in Salem

--Former officer charged over disappearance of police dog is expected to be extradited back to W.Va. today

--Governor Jim Justice...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A $100 Million dollar settlement over abuse at the Miracle Meadows School in Salem<br /><br />--Former officer charged over disappearance of police dog is expected to be extradited back to W.Va. today<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice fills a pair of judicial vacancies in West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports, the high school football season is off and running in West Virginia.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>854</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-23-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-23-23--56566144</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Today on MetroNews This Morning:</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>--Governor Justice sings bills to benefit first responders and Marshall University</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>--The W.Va. National Guard is getting a first hand view of situation on the U.S. border with Mexico</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>--The reshaping of the WVU structure continues with action from the Board of Governors</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>--In Sports, High School Football season starts tonight in the Mountain State</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56566144</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:51:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56566144/podcast_8_23_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18948694" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9fd0477e-5b02-41b7-9b02-f790e5c0db54/9fd0477e-5b02-41b7-9b02-f790e5c0db54.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9fd0477e-5b02-41b7-9b02-f790e5c0db54/9fd0477e-5b02-41b7-9b02-f790e5c0db54.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9fd0477e-5b02-41b7-9b02-f790e5c0db54/9fd0477e-5b02-41b7-9b02-f790e5c0db54.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Governor Justice sings bills to benefit first responders and Marshall University

--The W.Va. National Guard is getting a first hand view of situation on the U.S. border with Mexico

--The reshaping of the WVU...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Today on MetroNews This Morning:</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>--Governor Justice sings bills to benefit first responders and Marshall University</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>--The W.Va. National Guard is getting a first hand view of situation on the U.S. border with Mexico</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>--The reshaping of the WVU structure continues with action from the Board of Governors</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>--In Sports, High School Football season starts tonight in the Mountain State</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>790</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-22-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-22-23--56553315</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU students protest against proposed budget cuts with a class walkout<br /><br />--PSC gives Appalachian Power the green light for construction of a new transmission line in Fayette County on a route that wasn't all that popular. <br /><br />--Frontier and the CWA continue to bargain for a new agreement even after the old contract expired.<br /><br />--In Sports, the battle for starting quarterback at WVU is settled for the opening game.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56553315</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:28:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56553315/podcast_8_22_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18869692" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/238e84b1-4dcf-4af1-83c9-b9dfbd0a3696/238e84b1-4dcf-4af1-83c9-b9dfbd0a3696.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/238e84b1-4dcf-4af1-83c9-b9dfbd0a3696/238e84b1-4dcf-4af1-83c9-b9dfbd0a3696.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/238e84b1-4dcf-4af1-83c9-b9dfbd0a3696/238e84b1-4dcf-4af1-83c9-b9dfbd0a3696.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--WVU students protest against proposed budget cuts with a class walkout

--PSC gives Appalachian Power the green light for construction of a new transmission line in Fayette County on a route that wasn't all that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU students protest against proposed budget cuts with a class walkout<br /><br />--PSC gives Appalachian Power the green light for construction of a new transmission line in Fayette County on a route that wasn't all that popular. <br /><br />--Frontier and the CWA continue to bargain for a new agreement even after the old contract expired.<br /><br />--In Sports, the battle for starting quarterback at WVU is settled for the opening game.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>787</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-21-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-21-23--56541950</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU students will oppose proposed cuts with a class walkout today<br /><br />--Charleston Mayor reacts to the resignation of Police Chief Tyke Hunt<br /><br />--Brad Paisley gets a look at the new Herbert Hoover High School seven years after he visited the flooded school<br /><br />--In Sports, the pre-season MetroNews Power Poll is out as high school football season opens this week in W.Va.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56541950</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:57:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56541950/podcast_8_21_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18836461" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2501975c-a9a6-4820-8652-6ccc933d50ba/2501975c-a9a6-4820-8652-6ccc933d50ba.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2501975c-a9a6-4820-8652-6ccc933d50ba/2501975c-a9a6-4820-8652-6ccc933d50ba.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2501975c-a9a6-4820-8652-6ccc933d50ba/2501975c-a9a6-4820-8652-6ccc933d50ba.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--WVU students will oppose proposed cuts with a class walkout today

--Charleston Mayor reacts to the resignation of Police Chief Tyke Hunt

--Brad Paisley gets a look at the new Herbert Hoover High School seven...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU students will oppose proposed cuts with a class walkout today<br /><br />--Charleston Mayor reacts to the resignation of Police Chief Tyke Hunt<br /><br />--Brad Paisley gets a look at the new Herbert Hoover High School seven years after he visited the flooded school<br /><br />--In Sports, the pre-season MetroNews Power Poll is out as high school football season opens this week in W.Va.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>785</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-18-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-18-23--56511372</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A former coach and administrator at the Parkersburg YMCA is charged with sex crimes<br /><br />--More information on an interstate shooting near Morgantown<br /><br />--Seven years after flood destroyed the old school, a new Herbert Hoover High School opens today<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU basketball signs the last member of the 23-24 team]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56511372</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:34:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56511372/podcast_8_18_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18978790" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/41297583-5d34-453f-a2e5-3e0655581cb5/41297583-5d34-453f-a2e5-3e0655581cb5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/41297583-5d34-453f-a2e5-3e0655581cb5/41297583-5d34-453f-a2e5-3e0655581cb5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/41297583-5d34-453f-a2e5-3e0655581cb5/41297583-5d34-453f-a2e5-3e0655581cb5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A former coach and administrator at the Parkersburg YMCA is charged with sex crimes

--More information on an interstate shooting near Morgantown

--Seven years after flood destroyed the old school, a new Herbert...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A former coach and administrator at the Parkersburg YMCA is charged with sex crimes<br /><br />--More information on an interstate shooting near Morgantown<br /><br />--Seven years after flood destroyed the old school, a new Herbert Hoover High School opens today<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU basketball signs the last member of the 23-24 team]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>791</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-17-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-17-23--56499596</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Extradition hearing today in Georgia for a former Chapmanville Police officer wanted in W.Va. over his missing police dog<br /><br />--The 2023 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta set a new record for economic impact<br /><br />--The proposed cutbacks at WVU may be seen as a pattern for other universities across the nation facing similar issues<br /><br />--In Sports: Herbert Hoover prepares to open a brand new stadium this weekend with a big splash]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56499596</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:23:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56499596/podcast_8_17_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23461213" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9f9cf299-09ae-4f7d-a003-797b57cf820e/9f9cf299-09ae-4f7d-a003-797b57cf820e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9f9cf299-09ae-4f7d-a003-797b57cf820e/9f9cf299-09ae-4f7d-a003-797b57cf820e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9f9cf299-09ae-4f7d-a003-797b57cf820e/9f9cf299-09ae-4f7d-a003-797b57cf820e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Extradition hearing today in Georgia for a former Chapmanville Police officer wanted in W.Va. over his missing police dog

--The 2023 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta set a new record for economic impact

--The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Extradition hearing today in Georgia for a former Chapmanville Police officer wanted in W.Va. over his missing police dog<br /><br />--The 2023 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta set a new record for economic impact<br /><br />--The proposed cutbacks at WVU may be seen as a pattern for other universities across the nation facing similar issues<br /><br />--In Sports: Herbert Hoover prepares to open a brand new stadium this weekend with a big splash]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>978</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-16-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-16-23--56484652</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A former police officer wanted in Kanawha County is arrested in Georgia<br /><br />--Bob Huggins enters a pre-trial diversion program which will negate his scheduled appearance in a Pittsburgh courtroom later this week<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice back on the job today and will have a "major economic development" announcement at 10 a.m.<br /><br />--In Sports: battles head up for starting positions in preseason camp for WVU and Marshall]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56484652</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:26:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56484652/podcast_8_16_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21539458" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3d11d5ca-232b-4273-ad49-18231c52737b/3d11d5ca-232b-4273-ad49-18231c52737b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3d11d5ca-232b-4273-ad49-18231c52737b/3d11d5ca-232b-4273-ad49-18231c52737b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3d11d5ca-232b-4273-ad49-18231c52737b/3d11d5ca-232b-4273-ad49-18231c52737b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A former police officer wanted in Kanawha County is arrested in Georgia

--Bob Huggins enters a pre-trial diversion program which will negate his scheduled appearance in a Pittsburgh courtroom later this week...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A former police officer wanted in Kanawha County is arrested in Georgia<br /><br />--Bob Huggins enters a pre-trial diversion program which will negate his scheduled appearance in a Pittsburgh courtroom later this week<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice back on the job today and will have a "major economic development" announcement at 10 a.m.<br /><br />--In Sports: battles head up for starting positions in preseason camp for WVU and Marshall]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>898</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-15-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-15-23--56474739</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Back trouble for Governor Jim Justice will limit his activities this week<br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee defends the suggested cuts at the university to help right size the budget<br /><br />--Herbert Hoover High School will open its new campus and school today after the old facility was destroyed in the 2016 flood<br /><br />--In Sports: The preseason AP Top 25 is out for college football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56474739</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:24:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56474739/podcast_8_15_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23206651" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f2fb9ee-5a1c-4428-93c3-381a2138e388/5f2fb9ee-5a1c-4428-93c3-381a2138e388.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f2fb9ee-5a1c-4428-93c3-381a2138e388/5f2fb9ee-5a1c-4428-93c3-381a2138e388.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f2fb9ee-5a1c-4428-93c3-381a2138e388/5f2fb9ee-5a1c-4428-93c3-381a2138e388.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Back trouble for Governor Jim Justice will limit his activities this week

--WVU President Gordon Gee defends the suggested cuts at the university to help right size the budget

--Herbert Hoover High School will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Back trouble for Governor Jim Justice will limit his activities this week<br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee defends the suggested cuts at the university to help right size the budget<br /><br />--Herbert Hoover High School will open its new campus and school today after the old facility was destroyed in the 2016 flood<br /><br />--In Sports: The preseason AP Top 25 is out for college football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>967</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-14-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-14-23--56462434</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Broadband expansion may hinge on agreements over utility poles<br /><br />--The Council of Churches looks to a higher power over the present issue with prisons and jail staffing<br /><br />--Those who pay their property taxes will now ALL get the dollar-for-dollar tax credit on property taxes next year<br /><br />--In Sports, the latest from WVU pre-season camp<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56462434</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:27:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56462434/podcast_8_14_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23733331" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa134f82-0408-4c48-af06-2ac8a58a144f/fa134f82-0408-4c48-af06-2ac8a58a144f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa134f82-0408-4c48-af06-2ac8a58a144f/fa134f82-0408-4c48-af06-2ac8a58a144f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa134f82-0408-4c48-af06-2ac8a58a144f/fa134f82-0408-4c48-af06-2ac8a58a144f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Broadband expansion may hinge on agreements over utility poles

--The Council of Churches looks to a higher power over the present issue with prisons and jail staffing

--Those who pay their property taxes will now...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Broadband expansion may hinge on agreements over utility poles<br /><br />--The Council of Churches looks to a higher power over the present issue with prisons and jail staffing<br /><br />--Those who pay their property taxes will now ALL get the dollar-for-dollar tax credit on property taxes next year<br /><br />--In Sports, the latest from WVU pre-season camp<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>989</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-11-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-11-23--56438029</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Senator Manchin considers switching political affiliation from Democrat to Independent<br /><br />--A Chapmanville K-9 officer is missing and an Oceana K-9 Officer has died<br /><br />--Marshall fans Paint the Capital City Green<br /><br />--In Sports, the latest from WVU football pre-season practice<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56438029</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:27:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56438029/podcast_8_11_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22498141" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1158ad1c-5e24-493f-8527-25630dfc5b32/1158ad1c-5e24-493f-8527-25630dfc5b32.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1158ad1c-5e24-493f-8527-25630dfc5b32/1158ad1c-5e24-493f-8527-25630dfc5b32.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1158ad1c-5e24-493f-8527-25630dfc5b32/1158ad1c-5e24-493f-8527-25630dfc5b32.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Senator Manchin considers switching political affiliation from Democrat to Independent

--A Chapmanville K-9 officer is missing and an Oceana K-9 Officer has died

--Marshall fans Paint the Capital City Green

--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Senator Manchin considers switching political affiliation from Democrat to Independent<br /><br />--A Chapmanville K-9 officer is missing and an Oceana K-9 Officer has died<br /><br />--Marshall fans Paint the Capital City Green<br /><br />--In Sports, the latest from WVU football pre-season practice<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>938</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-10-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-10-23--56421087</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A former K-9 handler with the Chapmanville Police is now a fugitive for failing to appear for a court date in Charleston<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice and other state officials react to a federal lawsuit over jails and prisons in W.Va. <br /><br />--Senator Mike Caputo says his present term in the Legislature will be his last<br /><br />--In Sports: a no-hitter in Major League Baseball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56421087</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:25:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56421087/podcast_8_10_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22734520" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf2895c9-8154-420e-a0a2-d9750c3132db/bf2895c9-8154-420e-a0a2-d9750c3132db.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf2895c9-8154-420e-a0a2-d9750c3132db/bf2895c9-8154-420e-a0a2-d9750c3132db.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf2895c9-8154-420e-a0a2-d9750c3132db/bf2895c9-8154-420e-a0a2-d9750c3132db.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A former K-9 handler with the Chapmanville Police is now a fugitive for failing to appear for a court date in Charleston

--Governor Jim Justice and other state officials react to a federal lawsuit over jails and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A former K-9 handler with the Chapmanville Police is now a fugitive for failing to appear for a court date in Charleston<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice and other state officials react to a federal lawsuit over jails and prisons in W.Va. <br /><br />--Senator Mike Caputo says his present term in the Legislature will be his last<br /><br />--In Sports: a no-hitter in Major League Baseball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-9-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-9-23--56412065</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The special session ends with more than 40 bills passed in Charleston.<br /><br />--Lawmakers approve funding for Corrections, but it comes the same day the state is sued over prison and jail conditions<br /><br />--Marshall announces plans for a Cyber Security Center to be built on campus<br /><br />--In Sports: the latest from Marshall and WVU preseason drills]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56412065</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:25:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56412065/podcast_8_9_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22873714" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf599e8f-0fdf-44ce-b72d-619e9de099f8/bf599e8f-0fdf-44ce-b72d-619e9de099f8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf599e8f-0fdf-44ce-b72d-619e9de099f8/bf599e8f-0fdf-44ce-b72d-619e9de099f8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/bf599e8f-0fdf-44ce-b72d-619e9de099f8/bf599e8f-0fdf-44ce-b72d-619e9de099f8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--The special session ends with more than 40 bills passed in Charleston.

--Lawmakers approve funding for Corrections, but it comes the same day the state is sued over prison and jail conditions

--Marshall announces...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The special session ends with more than 40 bills passed in Charleston.<br /><br />--Lawmakers approve funding for Corrections, but it comes the same day the state is sued over prison and jail conditions<br /><br />--Marshall announces plans for a Cyber Security Center to be built on campus<br /><br />--In Sports: the latest from Marshall and WVU preseason drills]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>953</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  8-8-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-8-23--56401909</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A special session in Charleston will stretch into a third day<br /><br />--Weather causes problems in parts of West Virginia as a storm system passes<br /><br />--Gordon Gee says his recent contract extension will be his last as president of WVU<br /><br />--In Sports: pads start popping in spring drills at WVU<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56401909</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:35:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56401909/podcast_8_8_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22230412" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/112453ce-8ad6-4c79-b958-12c564685fe4/112453ce-8ad6-4c79-b958-12c564685fe4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/112453ce-8ad6-4c79-b958-12c564685fe4/112453ce-8ad6-4c79-b958-12c564685fe4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/112453ce-8ad6-4c79-b958-12c564685fe4/112453ce-8ad6-4c79-b958-12c564685fe4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A special session in Charleston will stretch into a third day

--Weather causes problems in parts of West Virginia as a storm system passes

--Gordon Gee says his recent contract extension will be his last as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A special session in Charleston will stretch into a third day<br /><br />--Weather causes problems in parts of West Virginia as a storm system passes<br /><br />--Gordon Gee says his recent contract extension will be his last as president of WVU<br /><br />--In Sports: pads start popping in spring drills at WVU<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>927</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  8-7-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-7-23--56391725</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56391725</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:24:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56391725/metronews_this_morning_8_7_23.mp3" length="23893843" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5272c822-6aa9-4ad0-bc1d-a63f6ceaa481/5272c822-6aa9-4ad0-bc1d-a63f6ceaa481.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5272c822-6aa9-4ad0-bc1d-a63f6ceaa481/5272c822-6aa9-4ad0-bc1d-a63f6ceaa481.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5272c822-6aa9-4ad0-bc1d-a63f6ceaa481/5272c822-6aa9-4ad0-bc1d-a63f6ceaa481.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>996</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  8-4-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-4-23--56367119</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56367119</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:23:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56367119/metronews_this_morning_8_4_23.mp3" length="23853088" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/838c1498-a57e-4f24-a4c7-b4bb6ad2a30e/838c1498-a57e-4f24-a4c7-b4bb6ad2a30e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/838c1498-a57e-4f24-a4c7-b4bb6ad2a30e/838c1498-a57e-4f24-a4c7-b4bb6ad2a30e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/838c1498-a57e-4f24-a4c7-b4bb6ad2a30e/838c1498-a57e-4f24-a4c7-b4bb6ad2a30e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>994</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-3-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-3-23--56354847</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Pleasants Power Station is under new ownership and has a new lease on life today<br /><br />--A former teachers aide in Charleston is acquitted of allegations she failed to report abuse of special needs children<br /><br />--This weekend is a sales tax holiday for back to school shopping<br /><br />--In Sports, the Herd That run in the TBT comes to an end<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56354847</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:23:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56354847/podcast_8_3_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22125703" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0040b018-f45b-4e0d-9341-6febc0fc59c6/0040b018-f45b-4e0d-9341-6febc0fc59c6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0040b018-f45b-4e0d-9341-6febc0fc59c6/0040b018-f45b-4e0d-9341-6febc0fc59c6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0040b018-f45b-4e0d-9341-6febc0fc59c6/0040b018-f45b-4e0d-9341-6febc0fc59c6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The Pleasants Power Station is under new ownership and has a new lease on life today

--A former teachers aide in Charleston is acquitted of allegations she failed to report abuse of special needs children

--This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Pleasants Power Station is under new ownership and has a new lease on life today<br /><br />--A former teachers aide in Charleston is acquitted of allegations she failed to report abuse of special needs children<br /><br />--This weekend is a sales tax holiday for back to school shopping<br /><br />--In Sports, the Herd That run in the TBT comes to an end<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-2-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-2-23--56344384</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Other schools in West Virginia are offering a life line to students of the embattled Alderson Broaddus University <br /><br />--A troubled PSD in Fayette County is now under an emergency management arrangement with West Virginia American Water Company <br /><br />--Closing arguments today in the trial of a former teachers aide accused of witnessing student abuse in the classroom but failing to report it <br /><br />--In Sports, Preseason Drills start today at WVU and Marshall]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56344384</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:25:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56344384/podcast_8_2_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21675517" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8c413180-8c8a-4885-a67c-4f8d15150b1d/8c413180-8c8a-4885-a67c-4f8d15150b1d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8c413180-8c8a-4885-a67c-4f8d15150b1d/8c413180-8c8a-4885-a67c-4f8d15150b1d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8c413180-8c8a-4885-a67c-4f8d15150b1d/8c413180-8c8a-4885-a67c-4f8d15150b1d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Other schools in West Virginia are offering a life line to students of the embattled Alderson Broaddus University 

--A troubled PSD in Fayette County is now under an emergency management arrangement with West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Other schools in West Virginia are offering a life line to students of the embattled Alderson Broaddus University <br /><br />--A troubled PSD in Fayette County is now under an emergency management arrangement with West Virginia American Water Company <br /><br />--Closing arguments today in the trial of a former teachers aide accused of witnessing student abuse in the classroom but failing to report it <br /><br />--In Sports, Preseason Drills start today at WVU and Marshall]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>904</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-1-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-1-23--56334755</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Alderson Broaddus will close down following action by the HEPC<br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee gets a one year extension on his contract<br /><br />--Member of the West Virginia National Guard will deploy to Texas today ot help with border patrol<br /><br />--In Sports: High School Football practice for the 2023 season is now underway.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56334755</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56334755/podcast_8_1_23.mp3" length="20754454" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7a181afa-b0a3-48f4-80fd-f0f3d3dd7437/7a181afa-b0a3-48f4-80fd-f0f3d3dd7437.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7a181afa-b0a3-48f4-80fd-f0f3d3dd7437/7a181afa-b0a3-48f4-80fd-f0f3d3dd7437.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7a181afa-b0a3-48f4-80fd-f0f3d3dd7437/7a181afa-b0a3-48f4-80fd-f0f3d3dd7437.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Alderson Broaddus will close down following action by the HEPC

--WVU President Gordon Gee gets a one year extension on his contract

--Member of the West Virginia National Guard will deploy to Texas today ot help...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Alderson Broaddus will close down following action by the HEPC<br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee gets a one year extension on his contract<br /><br />--Member of the West Virginia National Guard will deploy to Texas today ot help with border patrol<br /><br />--In Sports: High School Football practice for the 2023 season is now underway.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>865</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-31-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-31-23--56318653</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Power restoration continues from destructive weekend storms in West Virginia<br /><br />--Alderson-Broaddus University's future very much in doubt with a meeting today<br /><br />--Senate President Craig Blair feels confidence in changes to get a tax advantage to those who pay property tax early<br /><br />--In Sports, Herd That moves to the Final Four of the TBT and high school football preseason camp is underway]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56318653</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:25:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56318653/podcast_7_31_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21182695" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7031c9e-2983-4a0b-8df9-29a9ec5c7c69/c7031c9e-2983-4a0b-8df9-29a9ec5c7c69.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7031c9e-2983-4a0b-8df9-29a9ec5c7c69/c7031c9e-2983-4a0b-8df9-29a9ec5c7c69.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c7031c9e-2983-4a0b-8df9-29a9ec5c7c69/c7031c9e-2983-4a0b-8df9-29a9ec5c7c69.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Power restoration continues from destructive weekend storms in West Virginia

--Alderson-Broaddus University's future very much in doubt with a meeting today

--Senate President Craig Blair feels confidence in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Power restoration continues from destructive weekend storms in West Virginia<br /><br />--Alderson-Broaddus University's future very much in doubt with a meeting today<br /><br />--Senate President Craig Blair feels confidence in changes to get a tax advantage to those who pay property tax early<br /><br />--In Sports, Herd That moves to the Final Four of the TBT and high school football preseason camp is underway]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-28-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-28-23--56261028</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Alderson-Broaddus Univeristy continues to hang on by a thread<br /><br />--SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts clears the way for completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br /><br />--The Boy Scouts National Jamboree ends today in Fayette County<br /><br />--In Sports, Herd That advances with a win and elimination of Best Virginia in the TBT<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56261028</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:23:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56261028/podcast_7_28_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21728185" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4a81ece2-4c7f-4c39-b4d4-9fb46b8b2a35/4a81ece2-4c7f-4c39-b4d4-9fb46b8b2a35.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4a81ece2-4c7f-4c39-b4d4-9fb46b8b2a35/4a81ece2-4c7f-4c39-b4d4-9fb46b8b2a35.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4a81ece2-4c7f-4c39-b4d4-9fb46b8b2a35/4a81ece2-4c7f-4c39-b4d4-9fb46b8b2a35.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Alderson-Broaddus Univeristy continues to hang on by a thread

--SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts clears the way for completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline

--The Boy Scouts National Jamboree ends today in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Alderson-Broaddus Univeristy continues to hang on by a thread<br /><br />--SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts clears the way for completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br /><br />--The Boy Scouts National Jamboree ends today in Fayette County<br /><br />--In Sports, Herd That advances with a win and elimination of Best Virginia in the TBT<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-27-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-27-23--56246228</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The oppressive heat which has been broiling the nation is turning up in West Virginia this week <br /><br />--Senator Joe Manchin is involved in legislation aimed at bringing some order to NIL in college sports<br /><br />--Merit badges are a big part of scouting at the National Jamboree in Fayette County<br /><br />--In Sports, the TBT resumes tonight in Wheeling<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56246228</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:28:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56246228/podcast_7_27_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21894340" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4f5d0118-07b0-4554-9771-bd29747f4d50/4f5d0118-07b0-4554-9771-bd29747f4d50.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4f5d0118-07b0-4554-9771-bd29747f4d50/4f5d0118-07b0-4554-9771-bd29747f4d50.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4f5d0118-07b0-4554-9771-bd29747f4d50/4f5d0118-07b0-4554-9771-bd29747f4d50.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The oppressive heat which has been broiling the nation is turning up in West Virginia this week 

--Senator Joe Manchin is involved in legislation aimed at bringing some order to NIL in college sports

--Merit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The oppressive heat which has been broiling the nation is turning up in West Virginia this week <br /><br />--Senator Joe Manchin is involved in legislation aimed at bringing some order to NIL in college sports<br /><br />--Merit badges are a big part of scouting at the National Jamboree in Fayette County<br /><br />--In Sports, the TBT resumes tonight in Wheeling<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>913</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-26-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-26-23--56227055</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A man gets the maximum sentence after admitting to a Charelston murder<br /><br />--The W.Va. A-G seeks an intevention in the Mountain Valley Pipeline case by the SCOTUS Chief Justice<br /><br />--Boy Scouts help prepare for the next West Virginia flood recovery<br /><br />--In Sports, TBT hits Wheeling]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56227055</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:32:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56227055/podcast_7_26_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22378384" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a7008bed-4e81-4418-a1be-bfdd33b67170/a7008bed-4e81-4418-a1be-bfdd33b67170.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a7008bed-4e81-4418-a1be-bfdd33b67170/a7008bed-4e81-4418-a1be-bfdd33b67170.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a7008bed-4e81-4418-a1be-bfdd33b67170/a7008bed-4e81-4418-a1be-bfdd33b67170.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A man gets the maximum sentence after admitting to a Charelston murder

--The W.Va. A-G seeks an intevention in the Mountain Valley Pipeline case by the SCOTUS Chief Justice

--Boy Scouts help prepare for the next...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A man gets the maximum sentence after admitting to a Charelston murder<br /><br />--The W.Va. A-G seeks an intevention in the Mountain Valley Pipeline case by the SCOTUS Chief Justice<br /><br />--Boy Scouts help prepare for the next West Virginia flood recovery<br /><br />--In Sports, TBT hits Wheeling]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>933</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  7-25-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-25-23--56209535</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A tragic discovery of a murder-suicide in Harrison County<br /><br />--The state PSC gets an earful from Appalachian Power customers angered over yet another requested rate hike<br /><br />--Girls are enjoying scouting at the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Fayette County<br /><br />--In Sports, the TBT gets started in Wheeling today featuring Best Virginia and Herd That]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56209535</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:26:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56209535/podcast_7_25_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23272486" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/31719b0b-56dc-42d3-92c0-0afca252fb01/31719b0b-56dc-42d3-92c0-0afca252fb01.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/31719b0b-56dc-42d3-92c0-0afca252fb01/31719b0b-56dc-42d3-92c0-0afca252fb01.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/31719b0b-56dc-42d3-92c0-0afca252fb01/31719b0b-56dc-42d3-92c0-0afca252fb01.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A tragic discovery of a murder-suicide in Harrison County

--The state PSC gets an earful from Appalachian Power customers angered over yet another requested rate hike

--Girls are enjoying scouting at the National...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A tragic discovery of a murder-suicide in Harrison County<br /><br />--The state PSC gets an earful from Appalachian Power customers angered over yet another requested rate hike<br /><br />--Girls are enjoying scouting at the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Fayette County<br /><br />--In Sports, the TBT gets started in Wheeling today featuring Best Virginia and Herd That]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>970</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-24-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-24-23--56197833</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The PSC has a pair of public hearings today in W.Va.<br /><br />--State Police are making progress on a number of internal investigations<br /><br />--A Kanawha County man is charged with the murder of his aunt over the weekend<br /><br />--The National Boy Scout Jamboree continues in Fayette County this week<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56197833</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:39:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56197833/podcast_7_24_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22441084" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d9c4e77e-b8b2-4572-989c-84026106e02f/d9c4e77e-b8b2-4572-989c-84026106e02f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d9c4e77e-b8b2-4572-989c-84026106e02f/d9c4e77e-b8b2-4572-989c-84026106e02f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d9c4e77e-b8b2-4572-989c-84026106e02f/d9c4e77e-b8b2-4572-989c-84026106e02f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The PSC has a pair of public hearings today in W.Va.

--State Police are making progress on a number of internal investigations

--A Kanawha County man is charged with the murder of his aunt over the weekend

--The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The PSC has a pair of public hearings today in W.Va.<br /><br />--State Police are making progress on a number of internal investigations<br /><br />--A Kanawha County man is charged with the murder of his aunt over the weekend<br /><br />--The National Boy Scout Jamboree continues in Fayette County this week<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>935</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-21-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-21-23--56175442</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Holding off on paying the second half of your property taxes could save you some money <br /><br />--Locals raise concerns about a proposed medical waste to fuel facility in Jackson County<br /><br />--Charleston leaders defend how allegations of misconduct against the police chief were handled last year<br /><br />--A $1 Million dollar Powerball ticket from Wednesday sold in Grant County]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56175442</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:24:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56175442/podcast_7_21_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22310668" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0218049a-125c-47fe-9045-696f962d112f/0218049a-125c-47fe-9045-696f962d112f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0218049a-125c-47fe-9045-696f962d112f/0218049a-125c-47fe-9045-696f962d112f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0218049a-125c-47fe-9045-696f962d112f/0218049a-125c-47fe-9045-696f962d112f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Holding off on paying the second half of your property taxes could save you some money 

--Locals raise concerns about a proposed medical waste to fuel facility in Jackson County

--Charleston leaders defend how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Holding off on paying the second half of your property taxes could save you some money <br /><br />--Locals raise concerns about a proposed medical waste to fuel facility in Jackson County<br /><br />--Charleston leaders defend how allegations of misconduct against the police chief were handled last year<br /><br />--A $1 Million dollar Powerball ticket from Wednesday sold in Grant County]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-20-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-20-23--56165731</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--One of Governor Justice's first cabinet secretaries will retire<br /><br />--Changes made amid the ongoing investigation of misconduct in the State Police<br /><br />--Huntington Police release body cam footage of fatal officer involved shooting from earlier this month<br /><br />--The Billion dollar Powerball Jackpot is won in California, but one W.Va. ticket is worth $1 Million<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56165731</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:34:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56165731/podcast_7_20_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21809695" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4a893355-a41d-423d-a8c0-cf325ec759d4/4a893355-a41d-423d-a8c0-cf325ec759d4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4a893355-a41d-423d-a8c0-cf325ec759d4/4a893355-a41d-423d-a8c0-cf325ec759d4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4a893355-a41d-423d-a8c0-cf325ec759d4/4a893355-a41d-423d-a8c0-cf325ec759d4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--One of Governor Justice's first cabinet secretaries will retire

--Changes made amid the ongoing investigation of misconduct in the State Police

--Huntington Police release body cam footage of fatal officer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--One of Governor Justice's first cabinet secretaries will retire<br /><br />--Changes made amid the ongoing investigation of misconduct in the State Police<br /><br />--Huntington Police release body cam footage of fatal officer involved shooting from earlier this month<br /><br />--The Billion dollar Powerball Jackpot is won in California, but one W.Va. ticket is worth $1 Million<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-19-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-19-23--56151922</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A deputy is acquitted of allegations of violating a man's civil rights during a 2018 arrest<br /><br />--Overnight storms leave thousands of West Virginians in the dark this morning<br /><br />--A new lease on life may have been found for the Pleasants Power Station<br /><br />--In Sports, two former Mountaineer pitchers were on the mound in Major League Baseball last night.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56151922</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:23:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56151922/podcast_7_19_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22367098" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/402d6f9d-c473-497f-8402-256741391d7c/402d6f9d-c473-497f-8402-256741391d7c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/402d6f9d-c473-497f-8402-256741391d7c/402d6f9d-c473-497f-8402-256741391d7c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/402d6f9d-c473-497f-8402-256741391d7c/402d6f9d-c473-497f-8402-256741391d7c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A deputy is acquitted of allegations of violating a man's civil rights during a 2018 arrest

--Overnight storms leave thousands of West Virginians in the dark this morning

--A new lease on life may have been found...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A deputy is acquitted of allegations of violating a man's civil rights during a 2018 arrest<br /><br />--Overnight storms leave thousands of West Virginians in the dark this morning<br /><br />--A new lease on life may have been found for the Pleasants Power Station<br /><br />--In Sports, two former Mountaineer pitchers were on the mound in Major League Baseball last night.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-18-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-18-23--56136820</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An Ohio man accused of shooting a West Virginia State Trooper is killed in a confrontation with officers looking for him<br /><br />--A Kanawha County woman is charged after a 2 year old she was babysitting died in here care<br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee says the university has moved on from Bob Huggins<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU baseball Coach Randy Mazey will spend one more season in the sun before calling it a career.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56136820</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:23:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56136820/podcast_7_18_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21244141" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/916cacf5-e4df-497f-9322-5d2b6370f883/916cacf5-e4df-497f-9322-5d2b6370f883.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/916cacf5-e4df-497f-9322-5d2b6370f883/916cacf5-e4df-497f-9322-5d2b6370f883.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/916cacf5-e4df-497f-9322-5d2b6370f883/916cacf5-e4df-497f-9322-5d2b6370f883.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--An Ohio man accused of shooting a West Virginia State Trooper is killed in a confrontation with officers looking for him

--A Kanawha County woman is charged after a 2 year old she was babysitting died in here care...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An Ohio man accused of shooting a West Virginia State Trooper is killed in a confrontation with officers looking for him<br /><br />--A Kanawha County woman is charged after a 2 year old she was babysitting died in here care<br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee says the university has moved on from Bob Huggins<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU baseball Coach Randy Mazey will spend one more season in the sun before calling it a career.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-17-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-17-23--56125535</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The 2023 National Boy Scout Jamboree gets started this week in West Virginia<br /><br />--A worldwide band competition is also starting up in West Virginia this week<br /><br />--A tragedy in South Charleston results in a swimming lessons program for children and it's a hit<br /><br />--Sports: Best Virginia soars in a warmup game for the TBT.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56125535</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:27:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56125535/podcast_7_17_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21210283" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ffb41a88-13b5-45c2-9ecb-8e80cb2d9240/ffb41a88-13b5-45c2-9ecb-8e80cb2d9240.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ffb41a88-13b5-45c2-9ecb-8e80cb2d9240/ffb41a88-13b5-45c2-9ecb-8e80cb2d9240.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ffb41a88-13b5-45c2-9ecb-8e80cb2d9240/ffb41a88-13b5-45c2-9ecb-8e80cb2d9240.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--The 2023 National Boy Scout Jamboree gets started this week in West Virginia

--A worldwide band competition is also starting up in West Virginia this week

--A tragedy in South Charleston results in a swimming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The 2023 National Boy Scout Jamboree gets started this week in West Virginia<br /><br />--A worldwide band competition is also starting up in West Virginia this week<br /><br />--A tragedy in South Charleston results in a swimming lessons program for children and it's a hit<br /><br />--Sports: Best Virginia soars in a warmup game for the TBT.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-14-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-14-23--56099994</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Some storm damage to be cleaned up today after violent thunderstorms which may continue into the weekend and next week in West Virginia<br /><br />--State Broadband leaders are talking about the plan to move ahead with implementation of broadband access statewide. <br /><br />--Students at West Virginia State University unearth some cool finds in an archeological dig in Kanawha County<br /><br />--In Sports, we have more from WVU at the Big XII media days<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56099994</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:25:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56099994/podcast_7_14_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18925495" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c894205-c395-4270-8256-4de71e0e1383/1c894205-c395-4270-8256-4de71e0e1383.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c894205-c395-4270-8256-4de71e0e1383/1c894205-c395-4270-8256-4de71e0e1383.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1c894205-c395-4270-8256-4de71e0e1383/1c894205-c395-4270-8256-4de71e0e1383.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Some storm damage to be cleaned up today after violent thunderstorms which may continue into the weekend and next week in West Virginia

--State Broadband leaders are talking about the plan to move ahead with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Some storm damage to be cleaned up today after violent thunderstorms which may continue into the weekend and next week in West Virginia<br /><br />--State Broadband leaders are talking about the plan to move ahead with implementation of broadband access statewide. <br /><br />--Students at West Virginia State University unearth some cool finds in an archeological dig in Kanawha County<br /><br />--In Sports, we have more from WVU at the Big XII media days<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>789</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-13-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-13-23--56084801</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The new state Superintendent of Schools takes the oathe of office <br /><br />--The new Upshur County Superintendent of Schools says financial issues are only the "tip of the iceberg"<br /><br />--Alderson-Broaddus gets provisional approval to operate this fall<br /><br />--In Sports: the latest from Big XII media day]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56084801</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:25:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56084801/podcast_7_13_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19758151" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4bef6cc2-265a-4054-a312-5ae0ebd2c945/4bef6cc2-265a-4054-a312-5ae0ebd2c945.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4bef6cc2-265a-4054-a312-5ae0ebd2c945/4bef6cc2-265a-4054-a312-5ae0ebd2c945.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4bef6cc2-265a-4054-a312-5ae0ebd2c945/4bef6cc2-265a-4054-a312-5ae0ebd2c945.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The new state Superintendent of Schools takes the oathe of office 

--The new Upshur County Superintendent of Schools says financial issues are only the "tip of the iceberg"

--Alderson-Broaddus gets provisional...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The new state Superintendent of Schools takes the oathe of office <br /><br />--The new Upshur County Superintendent of Schools says financial issues are only the "tip of the iceberg"<br /><br />--Alderson-Broaddus gets provisional approval to operate this fall<br /><br />--In Sports: the latest from Big XII media day]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>824</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-12-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-12-23--56069665</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A well known West Virginia lawyer says he's off the case of Bob Huggins v. WVU<br /><br />--WVU continues to review half its academic programs looking at ways to save money<br /><br />--A new police station in Wheeling is giving the operation a lot more room to work<br /><br />--In Sports, a strong 8th inning propels the NL to victory in the MLB All-Star Game<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56069665</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:24:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56069665/podcsat_7_12_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19018291" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/de117e99-21e1-4903-b02f-6d166faae5a4/de117e99-21e1-4903-b02f-6d166faae5a4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/de117e99-21e1-4903-b02f-6d166faae5a4/de117e99-21e1-4903-b02f-6d166faae5a4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/de117e99-21e1-4903-b02f-6d166faae5a4/de117e99-21e1-4903-b02f-6d166faae5a4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A well known West Virginia lawyer says he's off the case of Bob Huggins v. WVU

--WVU continues to review half its academic programs looking at ways to save money

--A new police station in Wheeling is giving the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A well known West Virginia lawyer says he's off the case of Bob Huggins v. WVU<br /><br />--WVU continues to review half its academic programs looking at ways to save money<br /><br />--A new police station in Wheeling is giving the operation a lot more room to work<br /><br />--In Sports, a strong 8th inning propels the NL to victory in the MLB All-Star Game<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-11-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-11-23--56060357</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Bob Huggins issues a statement through his attorney regarding an effort to retain his position as WVU basketball coach<br /><br />--WVU continues to work on a review of university programs to curb costs<br /><br />--The University of Charleston unveils a new innovation hub<br /><br />--Sports: The MLB All-Star game is set for tonight.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56060357</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:23:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56060357/podcast_7_11_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19084126" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c8cc1f3e-59a1-48d7-b113-c78244427868/c8cc1f3e-59a1-48d7-b113-c78244427868.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c8cc1f3e-59a1-48d7-b113-c78244427868/c8cc1f3e-59a1-48d7-b113-c78244427868.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c8cc1f3e-59a1-48d7-b113-c78244427868/c8cc1f3e-59a1-48d7-b113-c78244427868.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Bob Huggins issues a statement through his attorney regarding an effort to retain his position as WVU basketball coach

--WVU continues to work on a review of university programs to curb costs

--The University of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Bob Huggins issues a statement through his attorney regarding an effort to retain his position as WVU basketball coach<br /><br />--WVU continues to work on a review of university programs to curb costs<br /><br />--The University of Charleston unveils a new innovation hub<br /><br />--Sports: The MLB All-Star game is set for tonight.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>796</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-10-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-10-23--56048053</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A fatal stabbing under investigation in Boone County<br /><br />--Bob Huggins and WVU are at odds over his claim he never resigned<br /><br />--Money headed to the eastern panhandle for stormwater control<br /><br />--In Sports: The Reds finish the first half of the season in first place<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56048053</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:27:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56048053/podcast_7_10_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19088515" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e7e3c2bc-048f-458e-8bae-45e004f55bef/e7e3c2bc-048f-458e-8bae-45e004f55bef.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e7e3c2bc-048f-458e-8bae-45e004f55bef/e7e3c2bc-048f-458e-8bae-45e004f55bef.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e7e3c2bc-048f-458e-8bae-45e004f55bef/e7e3c2bc-048f-458e-8bae-45e004f55bef.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A fatal stabbing under investigation in Boone County

--Bob Huggins and WVU are at odds over his claim he never resigned

--Money headed to the eastern panhandle for stormwater control

--In Sports: The Reds finish...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A fatal stabbing under investigation in Boone County<br /><br />--Bob Huggins and WVU are at odds over his claim he never resigned<br /><br />--Money headed to the eastern panhandle for stormwater control<br /><br />--In Sports: The Reds finish the first half of the season in first place<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>796</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  7-7-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-7-23--56024672</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56024672</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:23:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56024672/metronews_this_morning_7_7_23.mp3" length="22580905" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/40f8e117-db67-4c3e-bf9b-77248e512bfa/40f8e117-db67-4c3e-bf9b-77248e512bfa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/40f8e117-db67-4c3e-bf9b-77248e512bfa/40f8e117-db67-4c3e-bf9b-77248e512bfa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/40f8e117-db67-4c3e-bf9b-77248e512bfa/40f8e117-db67-4c3e-bf9b-77248e512bfa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>941</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-6-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-6-23--56011887</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Help is on the way to Randolph County for drug enforcement efforts<br /><br />--U.S. Marshal service reports a widespread warrant sweep across three southern W.Va. counties<br /><br />--Jail and prison staffing continues to be a major problem lawmakers will have to address at some point<br /><br />--In Sports, another WVU basketball team member into the transfer portal<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56011887</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:24:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56011887/podcast_7_6_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21446662" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a879ec66-d6ea-48cd-856f-cf5f58147b46/a879ec66-d6ea-48cd-856f-cf5f58147b46.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a879ec66-d6ea-48cd-856f-cf5f58147b46/a879ec66-d6ea-48cd-856f-cf5f58147b46.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a879ec66-d6ea-48cd-856f-cf5f58147b46/a879ec66-d6ea-48cd-856f-cf5f58147b46.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Help is on the way to Randolph County for drug enforcement efforts

--U.S. Marshal service reports a widespread warrant sweep across three southern W.Va. counties

--Jail and prison staffing continues to be a major...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Help is on the way to Randolph County for drug enforcement efforts<br /><br />--U.S. Marshal service reports a widespread warrant sweep across three southern W.Va. counties<br /><br />--Jail and prison staffing continues to be a major problem lawmakers will have to address at some point<br /><br />--In Sports, another WVU basketball team member into the transfer portal<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-5-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-5-23--56001116</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginians celebrate Independence day and head back to work after a long weekend<br /><br />--Top man at CityNet talks about the task ahead to build a broadband network for West Virginia<br /><br />--The National Park Service seeks volunteers to serve as on-board tour guides for Amtrak trains through the New River Gorge<br /><br />--In Sports, the Pirates and Reds with fireworks on the 4th of July]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56001116</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:27:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56001116/podcast_7_5_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21837910" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/383d2531-c68b-41b2-8792-a2fb27839da1/383d2531-c68b-41b2-8792-a2fb27839da1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/383d2531-c68b-41b2-8792-a2fb27839da1/383d2531-c68b-41b2-8792-a2fb27839da1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/383d2531-c68b-41b2-8792-a2fb27839da1/383d2531-c68b-41b2-8792-a2fb27839da1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--West Virginians celebrate Independence day and head back to work after a long weekend

--Top man at CityNet talks about the task ahead to build a broadband network for West Virginia

--The National Park Service...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginians celebrate Independence day and head back to work after a long weekend<br /><br />--Top man at CityNet talks about the task ahead to build a broadband network for West Virginia<br /><br />--The National Park Service seeks volunteers to serve as on-board tour guides for Amtrak trains through the New River Gorge<br /><br />--In Sports, the Pirates and Reds with fireworks on the 4th of July]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 7-4-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-4-23--55992110</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Transcripts released of the 911 call in Charleston regarding an incident at Daniel Boone Park which have led to allegations about a Kanawha County Commissioner<br /><br />--An officer involved shooting in Huntington leaves a man dead<br /><br />--The Daughters of the American Revolution honor the man responsible for bringing the mast of the USS West Virginia to the WVU campus. <br /><br />--In sports, Kyle Wiggs has news from the WVU basketball transfer portal]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55992110</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:28:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55992110/podcast_7_4_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17462704" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/53958801-ef8f-451a-88d1-dfd0a20c2c6b/53958801-ef8f-451a-88d1-dfd0a20c2c6b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/53958801-ef8f-451a-88d1-dfd0a20c2c6b/53958801-ef8f-451a-88d1-dfd0a20c2c6b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/53958801-ef8f-451a-88d1-dfd0a20c2c6b/53958801-ef8f-451a-88d1-dfd0a20c2c6b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Transcripts released of the 911 call in Charleston regarding an incident at Daniel Boone Park which have led to allegations about a Kanawha County Commissioner

--An officer involved shooting in Huntington leaves a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Transcripts released of the 911 call in Charleston regarding an incident at Daniel Boone Park which have led to allegations about a Kanawha County Commissioner<br /><br />--An officer involved shooting in Huntington leaves a man dead<br /><br />--The Daughters of the American Revolution honor the man responsible for bringing the mast of the USS West Virginia to the WVU campus. <br /><br />--In sports, Kyle Wiggs has news from the WVU basketball transfer portal]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>728</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  7-3-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-7-3-23--55886022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55886022</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:24:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55886022/metronews_this_morning_07_03_23.mp3" length="21818473" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fde9e95a-2739-433b-bd70-04d9cf1b8d8a/fde9e95a-2739-433b-bd70-04d9cf1b8d8a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fde9e95a-2739-433b-bd70-04d9cf1b8d8a/fde9e95a-2739-433b-bd70-04d9cf1b8d8a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fde9e95a-2739-433b-bd70-04d9cf1b8d8a/fde9e95a-2739-433b-bd70-04d9cf1b8d8a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-30-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-30-23--55584115</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Folks are getting on the road today for holiday destinations<br /><br />--The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta gets started later today<br /><br />--The Mountain Valley Pipeline is on a fast track to be done by year's end<br /><br />--The longtime Director of the WVSSAC retires today]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55584115</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:26:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55584115/podcast_6_30_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21180187" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/74af7098-9af7-463f-a0ad-ed06782a3481/74af7098-9af7-463f-a0ad-ed06782a3481.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/74af7098-9af7-463f-a0ad-ed06782a3481/74af7098-9af7-463f-a0ad-ed06782a3481.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/74af7098-9af7-463f-a0ad-ed06782a3481/74af7098-9af7-463f-a0ad-ed06782a3481.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Folks are getting on the road today for holiday destinations

--The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta gets started later today

--The Mountain Valley Pipeline is on a fast track to be done by year's end

--The longtime...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Folks are getting on the road today for holiday destinations<br /><br />--The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta gets started later today<br /><br />--The Mountain Valley Pipeline is on a fast track to be done by year's end<br /><br />--The longtime Director of the WVSSAC retires today]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-29-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-29-23--55484373</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Smoke from forest fires in Canada continues to impact air quality in West Virginia<br /><br />--Higher Ed Policy Commission considers provisional reauthorization to A-B University amid questions about finances<br /><br />--A plan is being crafted to efficiently install broadband internet across West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports, Josh Eilert and Wren Baker talk about where things are with Mountaineer basketball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55484373</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:26:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55484373/podcast_6_29_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21788377" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/90286ad6-466f-4e78-86d8-81a96fe9c5be/90286ad6-466f-4e78-86d8-81a96fe9c5be.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/90286ad6-466f-4e78-86d8-81a96fe9c5be/90286ad6-466f-4e78-86d8-81a96fe9c5be.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/90286ad6-466f-4e78-86d8-81a96fe9c5be/90286ad6-466f-4e78-86d8-81a96fe9c5be.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Smoke from forest fires in Canada continues to impact air quality in West Virginia

--Higher Ed Policy Commission considers provisional reauthorization to A-B University amid questions about finances

--A plan is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Smoke from forest fires in Canada continues to impact air quality in West Virginia<br /><br />--Higher Ed Policy Commission considers provisional reauthorization to A-B University amid questions about finances<br /><br />--A plan is being crafted to efficiently install broadband internet across West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports, Josh Eilert and Wren Baker talk about where things are with Mountaineer basketball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>908</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-28-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-28-23--55384476</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Putnam County Commission passes an ordinance blocking children from attending adult live entertainment events like drag shows. <br /><br />--More than 600 educators from across West Virginia are attending a two day conference in Charleston focused on academic support.<br /><br />--A mother who lost her young son to a drowning hopes to use his death to raise the awareness of a need to learn to swim<br /><br />--West Virginia leaders travel to the Northwest U.S. to promote West Virginia as a business or residential destination.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55384476</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:25:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55384476/podcast_6_28_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22000930" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4a394a78-0a05-4871-81a2-840e0f86a19d/4a394a78-0a05-4871-81a2-840e0f86a19d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4a394a78-0a05-4871-81a2-840e0f86a19d/4a394a78-0a05-4871-81a2-840e0f86a19d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4a394a78-0a05-4871-81a2-840e0f86a19d/4a394a78-0a05-4871-81a2-840e0f86a19d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Putnam County Commission passes an ordinance blocking children from attending adult live entertainment events like drag shows. 

--More than 600 educators from across West Virginia are attending a two day conference...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Putnam County Commission passes an ordinance blocking children from attending adult live entertainment events like drag shows. <br /><br />--More than 600 educators from across West Virginia are attending a two day conference in Charleston focused on academic support.<br /><br />--A mother who lost her young son to a drowning hopes to use his death to raise the awareness of a need to learn to swim<br /><br />--West Virginia leaders travel to the Northwest U.S. to promote West Virginia as a business or residential destination.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-27-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-27-23--55234625</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia is getting a huge haul of federal money to extended broadband internet to every house in the state<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is recovering this morning from surgery<br /><br />--An early morning shooting in Montgomery claims two lives<br /><br />--In Sports, Josh Eilert meets the media and Tre Mitchell looks to be headed to Kentucky<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55234625</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:25:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55234625/podcast_6_27_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18242065" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ba42e51d-c342-4ec9-a35f-b13921703212/ba42e51d-c342-4ec9-a35f-b13921703212.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ba42e51d-c342-4ec9-a35f-b13921703212/ba42e51d-c342-4ec9-a35f-b13921703212.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ba42e51d-c342-4ec9-a35f-b13921703212/ba42e51d-c342-4ec9-a35f-b13921703212.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--West Virginia is getting a huge haul of federal money to extended broadband internet to every house in the state

--Governor Jim Justice is recovering this morning from surgery

--An early morning shooting in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia is getting a huge haul of federal money to extended broadband internet to every house in the state<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is recovering this morning from surgery<br /><br />--An early morning shooting in Montgomery claims two lives<br /><br />--In Sports, Josh Eilert meets the media and Tre Mitchell looks to be headed to Kentucky<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>760</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-26-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-26-23--55076317</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A massive project underway at the State Capitol to weatherproof the building's steps<br /><br />--A standoff in Weirton results in a man shot by police after he shot a neighbor<br /><br />--We hear from the new State School Superintendent<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU picks a longtime Huggins assistant to take over as interim head basketball coach<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55076317</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:25:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55076317/podcast_6_26_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21822862" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1b16b6c1-53bb-47f3-9c15-7baad0b89e43/1b16b6c1-53bb-47f3-9c15-7baad0b89e43.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1b16b6c1-53bb-47f3-9c15-7baad0b89e43/1b16b6c1-53bb-47f3-9c15-7baad0b89e43.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1b16b6c1-53bb-47f3-9c15-7baad0b89e43/1b16b6c1-53bb-47f3-9c15-7baad0b89e43.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A massive project underway at the State Capitol to weatherproof the building's steps

--A standoff in Weirton results in a man shot by police after he shot a neighbor

--We hear from the new State School...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A massive project underway at the State Capitol to weatherproof the building's steps<br /><br />--A standoff in Weirton results in a man shot by police after he shot a neighbor<br /><br />--We hear from the new State School Superintendent<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU picks a longtime Huggins assistant to take over as interim head basketball coach<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-23-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-23-23--54835742</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The state Board of Education slated to choose a new State Superintendent today<br /><br />--The WVU Board of Governors will some difficult financial decisions in today's meeting<br /><br />--A listen back at MetroNews coverage of the 2016 flood on the seventh anniversary<br /><br />--In Sports, reports indicate Tre Mitchell is hitting the transfer portal out of the WVU basketball program]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54835742</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:37:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54835742/podcast_6_23_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21907507" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7c23ecc6-dae2-4a4e-90a2-6da797843c6e/7c23ecc6-dae2-4a4e-90a2-6da797843c6e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7c23ecc6-dae2-4a4e-90a2-6da797843c6e/7c23ecc6-dae2-4a4e-90a2-6da797843c6e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7c23ecc6-dae2-4a4e-90a2-6da797843c6e/7c23ecc6-dae2-4a4e-90a2-6da797843c6e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--The state Board of Education slated to choose a new State Superintendent today

--The WVU Board of Governors will some difficult financial decisions in today's meeting

--A listen back at MetroNews coverage of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The state Board of Education slated to choose a new State Superintendent today<br /><br />--The WVU Board of Governors will some difficult financial decisions in today's meeting<br /><br />--A listen back at MetroNews coverage of the 2016 flood on the seventh anniversary<br /><br />--In Sports, reports indicate Tre Mitchell is hitting the transfer portal out of the WVU basketball program]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>913</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-22-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-22-23--54771858</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--On the same day Governor Jim Justice tells the media to leave his family's private affairs alone, a federal judge says the family's companies need to pay up $400,000 owed to the government.<br /><br />--Justice gets a 90 day extension on the deadline to file financial disclosures in his campaign for U.S. Senate.<br /><br />--Richwood works to rebound as we mark the 7th anniversary of the 2016 flood this week.<br /><br />--In Sports another comeback win for the Reds]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54771858</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:33:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54771858/podcast_6_22_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21395875" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/03dd0707-182a-48f2-a12c-db3a7921d87d/03dd0707-182a-48f2-a12c-db3a7921d87d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/03dd0707-182a-48f2-a12c-db3a7921d87d/03dd0707-182a-48f2-a12c-db3a7921d87d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/03dd0707-182a-48f2-a12c-db3a7921d87d/03dd0707-182a-48f2-a12c-db3a7921d87d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--On the same day Governor Jim Justice tells the media to leave his family's private affairs alone, a federal judge says the family's companies need to pay up $400,000 owed to the government.

--Justice gets a 90 day...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--On the same day Governor Jim Justice tells the media to leave his family's private affairs alone, a federal judge says the family's companies need to pay up $400,000 owed to the government.<br /><br />--Justice gets a 90 day extension on the deadline to file financial disclosures in his campaign for U.S. Senate.<br /><br />--Richwood works to rebound as we mark the 7th anniversary of the 2016 flood this week.<br /><br />--In Sports another comeback win for the Reds]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>892</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-21-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-21-23--54562783</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A lineman from Appalachian Power in West Virginia is killed while doing storm restoration work in Texas<br /><br />--Governor Justice comments on the matters surrounding the situation of former WVU Basketball Coach Bob Huggins<br /><br />--West Virginia Day celebration mark the state's 160th year of statehood]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54562783</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:28:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54562783/podcast_6_21_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21994033" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f934114-b8d8-4ca6-917a-adef47102393/5f934114-b8d8-4ca6-917a-adef47102393.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f934114-b8d8-4ca6-917a-adef47102393/5f934114-b8d8-4ca6-917a-adef47102393.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5f934114-b8d8-4ca6-917a-adef47102393/5f934114-b8d8-4ca6-917a-adef47102393.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A lineman from Appalachian Power in West Virginia is killed while doing storm restoration work in Texas

--Governor Justice comments on the matters surrounding the situation of former WVU Basketball Coach Bob...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A lineman from Appalachian Power in West Virginia is killed while doing storm restoration work in Texas<br /><br />--Governor Justice comments on the matters surrounding the situation of former WVU Basketball Coach Bob Huggins<br /><br />--West Virginia Day celebration mark the state's 160th year of statehood]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-20-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-20-23--54546230</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Higher Ed Policy Commission considering a change in the Promise Scholarship GPA requirements<br /><br />--Glade Springs homeowners win at the Supreme Court in a lawsuit involving a development company owned by Governor Jim Justice's family<br /><br />--Conference in Morgantown prepares workforce for tech jobs<br /><br />--In Sports, two key former WVU basketball figures get involved in the effort to replace Bob Huggins<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54546230</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:34:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54546230/podcast_6_20_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21249784" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0a304b5b-98a5-41e8-8c46-1ec0d03b6fc8/0a304b5b-98a5-41e8-8c46-1ec0d03b6fc8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0a304b5b-98a5-41e8-8c46-1ec0d03b6fc8/0a304b5b-98a5-41e8-8c46-1ec0d03b6fc8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0a304b5b-98a5-41e8-8c46-1ec0d03b6fc8/0a304b5b-98a5-41e8-8c46-1ec0d03b6fc8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The Higher Ed Policy Commission considering a change in the Promise Scholarship GPA requirements

--Glade Springs homeowners win at the Supreme Court in a lawsuit involving a development company owned by Governor...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Higher Ed Policy Commission considering a change in the Promise Scholarship GPA requirements<br /><br />--Glade Springs homeowners win at the Supreme Court in a lawsuit involving a development company owned by Governor Jim Justice's family<br /><br />--Conference in Morgantown prepares workforce for tech jobs<br /><br />--In Sports, two key former WVU basketball figures get involved in the effort to replace Bob Huggins<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-19-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-19-23--54513647</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The end of an era at WVU as a DUI forces Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins into retirement<br /><br />--More reaction to the seizure of control of Upshur County Schools by the state DOE<br /><br />--Efforts to meet school safety goals in West Virginia will be extremely expensive<br /><br />--In Sports, with Huggins out there are now major questions about the roster at WVU and who might become the next coach of the Mountaineers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54513647</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:25:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54513647/podcast_6_19_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21234736" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e28c6987-6e8b-47a1-a149-1bf0b4273193/e28c6987-6e8b-47a1-a149-1bf0b4273193.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e28c6987-6e8b-47a1-a149-1bf0b4273193/e28c6987-6e8b-47a1-a149-1bf0b4273193.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e28c6987-6e8b-47a1-a149-1bf0b4273193/e28c6987-6e8b-47a1-a149-1bf0b4273193.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The end of an era at WVU as a DUI forces Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins into retirement

--More reaction to the seizure of control of Upshur County Schools by the state DOE

--Efforts to meet school...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The end of an era at WVU as a DUI forces Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins into retirement<br /><br />--More reaction to the seizure of control of Upshur County Schools by the state DOE<br /><br />--Efforts to meet school safety goals in West Virginia will be extremely expensive<br /><br />--In Sports, with Huggins out there are now major questions about the roster at WVU and who might become the next coach of the Mountaineers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  6-16-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-16-23--54457039</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A federal investigation now underway into Upshur County Schools<br /><br />--Putnam County business owner acquitted on all charges alleging sexual assault<br /><br />--WVU Medicine seeks a National Cancer Institute designation<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU Baseball gets a significant lift from the transfer portal<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54457039</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:32:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54457039/podcast_6_16_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21763924" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8e513c89-072d-4593-a192-45032d28c185/8e513c89-072d-4593-a192-45032d28c185.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8e513c89-072d-4593-a192-45032d28c185/8e513c89-072d-4593-a192-45032d28c185.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8e513c89-072d-4593-a192-45032d28c185/8e513c89-072d-4593-a192-45032d28c185.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A federal investigation now underway into Upshur County Schools

--Putnam County business owner acquitted on all charges alleging sexual assault

--WVU Medicine seeks a National Cancer Institute designation

--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A federal investigation now underway into Upshur County Schools<br /><br />--Putnam County business owner acquitted on all charges alleging sexual assault<br /><br />--WVU Medicine seeks a National Cancer Institute designation<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU Baseball gets a significant lift from the transfer portal<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-15-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-15-23--54436646</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Allegations of misspending of federal pandemic relief dollars results in a state takeover of Upshur County schools<br /><br />--Senator Capito says more investment is needed for broadband internet<br /><br />--WVU announces actions aimed at trimming a projected budget shortfall<br /><br />--The NWS says it was a mild winter with some record low or near record low snowfall]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54436646</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:23:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54436646/podcast_6_15_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21257308" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1e511059-203c-400f-b738-2ff181cd741d/1e511059-203c-400f-b738-2ff181cd741d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1e511059-203c-400f-b738-2ff181cd741d/1e511059-203c-400f-b738-2ff181cd741d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1e511059-203c-400f-b738-2ff181cd741d/1e511059-203c-400f-b738-2ff181cd741d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Allegations of misspending of federal pandemic relief dollars results in a state takeover of Upshur County schools

--Senator Capito says more investment is needed for broadband internet

--WVU announces actions...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Allegations of misspending of federal pandemic relief dollars results in a state takeover of Upshur County schools<br /><br />--Senator Capito says more investment is needed for broadband internet<br /><br />--WVU announces actions aimed at trimming a projected budget shortfall<br /><br />--The NWS says it was a mild winter with some record low or near record low snowfall]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-14-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-14-23--54378980</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--New rules in West Virginia if you plan to shutdown a fossil fuel plant<br /><br />--The NGK/NTK plant in Kanawha County is expanding<br /><br />--There's a new head man at the WV SSAC<br /><br />--A North Carolina man has his class ring back 50 years after he lost it in WV<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54378980</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:25:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54378980/podcast_6_14_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21935095" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/24873ec5-465d-43f5-96b7-eeb04a8b6f6d/24873ec5-465d-43f5-96b7-eeb04a8b6f6d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/24873ec5-465d-43f5-96b7-eeb04a8b6f6d/24873ec5-465d-43f5-96b7-eeb04a8b6f6d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/24873ec5-465d-43f5-96b7-eeb04a8b6f6d/24873ec5-465d-43f5-96b7-eeb04a8b6f6d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--New rules in West Virginia if you plan to shutdown a fossil fuel plant

--The NGK/NTK plant in Kanawha County is expanding

--There's a new head man at the WV SSAC

--A North Carolina man has his class ring back 50...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--New rules in West Virginia if you plan to shutdown a fossil fuel plant<br /><br />--The NGK/NTK plant in Kanawha County is expanding<br /><br />--There's a new head man at the WV SSAC<br /><br />--A North Carolina man has his class ring back 50 years after he lost it in WV<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-13-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-13-23--54337824</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A well known Putnam County businessman is on trial accuse of sexual assault<br /><br />--West Virginia political leaders react to criminal charges against former President Trump<br /><br />--Much needed rainfall may be on the way for West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports, high school coaches deal with the new transfer rules in West Virginia]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54337824</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:26:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54337824/podcast_6_13_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21457948" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8bb2963e-ac63-4b7b-a1df-f9505a837fc9/8bb2963e-ac63-4b7b-a1df-f9505a837fc9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8bb2963e-ac63-4b7b-a1df-f9505a837fc9/8bb2963e-ac63-4b7b-a1df-f9505a837fc9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8bb2963e-ac63-4b7b-a1df-f9505a837fc9/8bb2963e-ac63-4b7b-a1df-f9505a837fc9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A well known Putnam County businessman is on trial accuse of sexual assault

--West Virginia political leaders react to criminal charges against former President Trump

--Much needed rainfall may be on the way for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A well known Putnam County businessman is on trial accuse of sexual assault<br /><br />--West Virginia political leaders react to criminal charges against former President Trump<br /><br />--Much needed rainfall may be on the way for West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports, high school coaches deal with the new transfer rules in West Virginia]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-12-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-12-23--54279973</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A West Virginia think tank believes WVU's budget problems are rooted in a lack of legislative support<br /><br />--Nicholas County school officials meet with FEMA and will soon meet again to talk about plans for school replacement from the 2016 flood<br /><br />--It's a bad year for ticks in West Virginia<br /><br />--In sports, the North takes the North-South All-Star football game from the weekend<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54279973</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:23:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54279973/podcast_6_12_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21738844" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/07298256-3b08-4395-bf45-fcaf2a1cde46/07298256-3b08-4395-bf45-fcaf2a1cde46.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/07298256-3b08-4395-bf45-fcaf2a1cde46/07298256-3b08-4395-bf45-fcaf2a1cde46.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/07298256-3b08-4395-bf45-fcaf2a1cde46/07298256-3b08-4395-bf45-fcaf2a1cde46.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A West Virginia think tank believes WVU's budget problems are rooted in a lack of legislative support

--Nicholas County school officials meet with FEMA and will soon meet again to talk about plans for school...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A West Virginia think tank believes WVU's budget problems are rooted in a lack of legislative support<br /><br />--Nicholas County school officials meet with FEMA and will soon meet again to talk about plans for school replacement from the 2016 flood<br /><br />--It's a bad year for ticks in West Virginia<br /><br />--In sports, the North takes the North-South All-Star football game from the weekend<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-9-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-9-23--54149316</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The man charged with the murder of a W.Va. State Trooper is due before a magistrate to face the murder charge this morning<br /><br />--The nation's Drug Czar is back in West Virginia today<br /><br />--A Charleston teen gets the maximum for the killing of another teen<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU J.J. Wetherholt is a finalist for a major national collegiate baseball award<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54149316</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:25:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54149316/podcast_6_9_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21837910" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/849e0a90-b023-484e-9555-fe7da99ba0a3/849e0a90-b023-484e-9555-fe7da99ba0a3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/849e0a90-b023-484e-9555-fe7da99ba0a3/849e0a90-b023-484e-9555-fe7da99ba0a3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/849e0a90-b023-484e-9555-fe7da99ba0a3/849e0a90-b023-484e-9555-fe7da99ba0a3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The man charged with the murder of a W.Va. State Trooper is due before a magistrate to face the murder charge this morning

--The nation's Drug Czar is back in West Virginia today

--A Charleston teen gets the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The man charged with the murder of a W.Va. State Trooper is due before a magistrate to face the murder charge this morning<br /><br />--The nation's Drug Czar is back in West Virginia today<br /><br />--A Charleston teen gets the maximum for the killing of another teen<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU J.J. Wetherholt is a finalist for a major national collegiate baseball award<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-8-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-8-23--54137336</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Final respects paid to slain West Virginia State Trooper Cory Maynard<br /><br />--Another hurdle is crossed in the struggle to save the Pleasants Power Station<br /><br />--We get a look inside the new Herbert Hoover High School which nears completion after the old school was destroyed in the 2016 flood.<br /><br />--In Sports the North-South All Star Football Game draws near]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54137336</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:26:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54137336/podcast_6_8_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21611563" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/395187f1-f552-494d-b253-1e7ae5516dbb/395187f1-f552-494d-b253-1e7ae5516dbb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/395187f1-f552-494d-b253-1e7ae5516dbb/395187f1-f552-494d-b253-1e7ae5516dbb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/395187f1-f552-494d-b253-1e7ae5516dbb/395187f1-f552-494d-b253-1e7ae5516dbb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Final respects paid to slain West Virginia State Trooper Cory Maynard

--Another hurdle is crossed in the struggle to save the Pleasants Power Station

--We get a look inside the new Herbert Hoover High School which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Final respects paid to slain West Virginia State Trooper Cory Maynard<br /><br />--Another hurdle is crossed in the struggle to save the Pleasants Power Station<br /><br />--We get a look inside the new Herbert Hoover High School which nears completion after the old school was destroyed in the 2016 flood.<br /><br />--In Sports the North-South All Star Football Game draws near]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>901</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-7-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-7-23--54125675</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Final respects will be paid to a slain W.Va. State Trooper today, meanwhile the man charged with his death is denied bond<br /><br />--Memorial services for a Morgantown Police Officer who died in an off-duty accident are also today<br /><br />--Nicholas County School Board to meet with FEMA to try and make some decisions on where to go with completing school construction from the 2016 flood<br /><br />--In Sports: a legendary leader in the WVU athletic department has died<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54125675</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:34:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54125675/podcast_6_7_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="23332678" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9bb11e45-3fa0-4914-b109-f87217f87beb/9bb11e45-3fa0-4914-b109-f87217f87beb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9bb11e45-3fa0-4914-b109-f87217f87beb/9bb11e45-3fa0-4914-b109-f87217f87beb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9bb11e45-3fa0-4914-b109-f87217f87beb/9bb11e45-3fa0-4914-b109-f87217f87beb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Final respects will be paid to a slain W.Va. State Trooper today, meanwhile the man charged with his death is denied bond

--Memorial services for a Morgantown Police Officer who died in an off-duty accident are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Final respects will be paid to a slain W.Va. State Trooper today, meanwhile the man charged with his death is denied bond<br /><br />--Memorial services for a Morgantown Police Officer who died in an off-duty accident are also today<br /><br />--Nicholas County School Board to meet with FEMA to try and make some decisions on where to go with completing school construction from the 2016 flood<br /><br />--In Sports: a legendary leader in the WVU athletic department has died<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>973</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-6-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-6-23--54111636</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two West Virginia law men die on the same day and officers across the state are processing the grief<br /><br />--A Clay County man gets the maximum sentence for killing his mother<br /><br />--State officials help a manufacturer get started with making electric powered pontoon boats in West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports, the final high school baseball rankings and players are in camp for this weekend's North-South All Star Game.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54111636</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:24:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54111636/podcast_6_6_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21561403" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/21963c64-ee54-456a-b786-63ab0ad694bd/21963c64-ee54-456a-b786-63ab0ad694bd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/21963c64-ee54-456a-b786-63ab0ad694bd/21963c64-ee54-456a-b786-63ab0ad694bd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/21963c64-ee54-456a-b786-63ab0ad694bd/21963c64-ee54-456a-b786-63ab0ad694bd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Two West Virginia law men die on the same day and officers across the state are processing the grief

--A Clay County man gets the maximum sentence for killing his mother

--State officials help a manufacturer get...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Two West Virginia law men die on the same day and officers across the state are processing the grief<br /><br />--A Clay County man gets the maximum sentence for killing his mother<br /><br />--State officials help a manufacturer get started with making electric powered pontoon boats in West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports, the final high school baseball rankings and players are in camp for this weekend's North-South All Star Game.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>899</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-5-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-5-23--54098493</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A somber weekend for law enforcement in West Virginia with the death of a trooper and a Morgantown police officer<br /><br />--Nicholas County Schools may ask FEMA for another crack at flood recovery funding<br /><br />--West Virginia National Guard prepares for deployment to the U.S./Mexico Border in Texas<br /><br />--In Sports, the WVU baseball season comes to an end and three champions are crowned in high school baseball<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54098493</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:25:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54098493/podcast_6_5_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21805306" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/269f2d0f-021e-4173-801e-afaabd06d93c/269f2d0f-021e-4173-801e-afaabd06d93c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/269f2d0f-021e-4173-801e-afaabd06d93c/269f2d0f-021e-4173-801e-afaabd06d93c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/269f2d0f-021e-4173-801e-afaabd06d93c/269f2d0f-021e-4173-801e-afaabd06d93c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A somber weekend for law enforcement in West Virginia with the death of a trooper and a Morgantown police officer

--Nicholas County Schools may ask FEMA for another crack at flood recovery funding

--West Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A somber weekend for law enforcement in West Virginia with the death of a trooper and a Morgantown police officer<br /><br />--Nicholas County Schools may ask FEMA for another crack at flood recovery funding<br /><br />--West Virginia National Guard prepares for deployment to the U.S./Mexico Border in Texas<br /><br />--In Sports, the WVU baseball season comes to an end and three champions are crowned in high school baseball<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-2-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-2-23--54074540</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A grim discovery in Kanawha County where a man was living with a corpse for six months<br /><br />--Potentially new life for the Pleasants Power Station<br /><br />--Two major utilities seek rate hikes from the PSC<br /><br />--In Sports, an extra inning affair at the state baseball tourney and WVU prepares to open play in the NCAA Baseball Tournament<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54074540</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:37:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54074540/podcast_6_2_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21985882" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8380c636-ba38-464d-a551-1973e20faf65/8380c636-ba38-464d-a551-1973e20faf65.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8380c636-ba38-464d-a551-1973e20faf65/8380c636-ba38-464d-a551-1973e20faf65.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/8380c636-ba38-464d-a551-1973e20faf65/8380c636-ba38-464d-a551-1973e20faf65.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A grim discovery in Kanawha County where a man was living with a corpse for six months

--Potentially new life for the Pleasants Power Station

--Two major utilities seek rate hikes from the PSC

--In Sports, an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A grim discovery in Kanawha County where a man was living with a corpse for six months<br /><br />--Potentially new life for the Pleasants Power Station<br /><br />--Two major utilities seek rate hikes from the PSC<br /><br />--In Sports, an extra inning affair at the state baseball tourney and WVU prepares to open play in the NCAA Baseball Tournament<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>916</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 6-1-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-6-1-23--54063853</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Justice will send 50 volunteers of the West Virginia National Guard to Texas to help protect the U.S. border<br /><br />--Debt ceiling deal passes in the House, W.Va. Congresswoman Carol Miller votes in favor but Congressman Alex Mooney is a "no" vote. <br /><br />--The embattled Boone County prosecutor has resigned<br /><br />--In Sports, the state high school baseball tournament begins this evening at Go-Mart Ballpark in Charleston<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54063853</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:31:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54063853/podcast_6_1_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21588991" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d6b6fa75-980e-49eb-a0af-c9737376eb66/d6b6fa75-980e-49eb-a0af-c9737376eb66.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d6b6fa75-980e-49eb-a0af-c9737376eb66/d6b6fa75-980e-49eb-a0af-c9737376eb66.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d6b6fa75-980e-49eb-a0af-c9737376eb66/d6b6fa75-980e-49eb-a0af-c9737376eb66.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Governor Justice will send 50 volunteers of the West Virginia National Guard to Texas to help protect the U.S. border

--Debt ceiling deal passes in the House, W.Va. Congresswoman Carol Miller votes in favor but...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Justice will send 50 volunteers of the West Virginia National Guard to Texas to help protect the U.S. border<br /><br />--Debt ceiling deal passes in the House, W.Va. Congresswoman Carol Miller votes in favor but Congressman Alex Mooney is a "no" vote. <br /><br />--The embattled Boone County prosecutor has resigned<br /><br />--In Sports, the state high school baseball tournament begins this evening at Go-Mart Ballpark in Charleston<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>900</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-31-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-31-23--54051150</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia elected leaders like the debt ceiling deal with the fast track to finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br /><br />--Nicholas County picks a new school superintendent<br /><br />--The Federal ATF brings high tech ballistics help to West Virginia law enforcement<br /><br />--In Sports, teams are headed to Charleston to get the 2023 high school baseball tourney started<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54051150</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 10:23:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54051150/podcast_5_31_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21770821" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4703788d-7d92-4c69-9adc-6c4097feb953/4703788d-7d92-4c69-9adc-6c4097feb953.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4703788d-7d92-4c69-9adc-6c4097feb953/4703788d-7d92-4c69-9adc-6c4097feb953.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4703788d-7d92-4c69-9adc-6c4097feb953/4703788d-7d92-4c69-9adc-6c4097feb953.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--West Virginia elected leaders like the debt ceiling deal with the fast track to finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline

--Nicholas County picks a new school superintendent

--The Federal ATF brings high tech...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia elected leaders like the debt ceiling deal with the fast track to finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br /><br />--Nicholas County picks a new school superintendent<br /><br />--The Federal ATF brings high tech ballistics help to West Virginia law enforcement<br /><br />--In Sports, teams are headed to Charleston to get the 2023 high school baseball tourney started<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-30-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-30-23--54039851</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Heavy rain caused flash flooding on Memorial Day in Bluefield<br /><br />--A shooting in Grafton is under investigation<br /><br />--Title IX changes are necessary for Mingo County Schools<br /><br />--In Sports, the Mountaineers open play in the NCAA baseball tourney on Friday in Lexington, Ky.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54039851</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 10:25:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54039851/podcast_5_30_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21629119" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/03af8cf9-e08b-4571-b264-54d47b411cbb/03af8cf9-e08b-4571-b264-54d47b411cbb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/03af8cf9-e08b-4571-b264-54d47b411cbb/03af8cf9-e08b-4571-b264-54d47b411cbb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/03af8cf9-e08b-4571-b264-54d47b411cbb/03af8cf9-e08b-4571-b264-54d47b411cbb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Heavy rain caused flash flooding on Memorial Day in Bluefield

--A shooting in Grafton is under investigation

--Title IX changes are necessary for Mingo County Schools

--In Sports, the Mountaineers open play in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Heavy rain caused flash flooding on Memorial Day in Bluefield<br /><br />--A shooting in Grafton is under investigation<br /><br />--Title IX changes are necessary for Mingo County Schools<br /><br />--In Sports, the Mountaineers open play in the NCAA baseball tourney on Friday in Lexington, Ky.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-29-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-29-23--54029896</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54029896</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 10:23:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54029896/metronews_this_morning_5_29_23.mp3" length="21383335" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/72dd5a22-a355-4379-be6e-59c801355b44/72dd5a22-a355-4379-be6e-59c801355b44.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/72dd5a22-a355-4379-be6e-59c801355b44/72dd5a22-a355-4379-be6e-59c801355b44.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-26-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-26-23--54005444</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Millions are hitting the road for a holiday destination as Memorial Day 2023 gets underway<br /><br />--The clock is ticking on the fate of the Pleasants Power Station<br /><br />--The family of a missing Parkersburg woman ups the reward for information on her whereabouts<br /><br />--In Sports: three state champs are crowned in high school softball and the Big XII tournament is over for WVU baseball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54005444</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 10:25:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54005444/podcast_5_26_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21150718" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da5ed306-9f9e-4795-871e-7be8fe956844/da5ed306-9f9e-4795-871e-7be8fe956844.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da5ed306-9f9e-4795-871e-7be8fe956844/da5ed306-9f9e-4795-871e-7be8fe956844.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da5ed306-9f9e-4795-871e-7be8fe956844/da5ed306-9f9e-4795-871e-7be8fe956844.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Millions are hitting the road for a holiday destination as Memorial Day 2023 gets underway

--The clock is ticking on the fate of the Pleasants Power Station

--The family of a missing Parkersburg woman ups the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Millions are hitting the road for a holiday destination as Memorial Day 2023 gets underway<br /><br />--The clock is ticking on the fate of the Pleasants Power Station<br /><br />--The family of a missing Parkersburg woman ups the reward for information on her whereabouts<br /><br />--In Sports: three state champs are crowned in high school softball and the Big XII tournament is over for WVU baseball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>882</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-25-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-25-23--53994456</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A child is charged in a Jackson County arson case<br /><br />--Governor Justice says he has no involvement in running his family businesses<br /><br />--Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the debt ceiling negotiations with the White House<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU stumbles at the Big XII tourney and updates on post season for high school baseball and softball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53994456</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 10:24:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53994456/podcast_5_25_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21429733" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/597620d0-0d28-4b85-8269-78e54fd39632/597620d0-0d28-4b85-8269-78e54fd39632.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/597620d0-0d28-4b85-8269-78e54fd39632/597620d0-0d28-4b85-8269-78e54fd39632.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/597620d0-0d28-4b85-8269-78e54fd39632/597620d0-0d28-4b85-8269-78e54fd39632.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A child is charged in a Jackson County arson case

--Governor Justice says he has no involvement in running his family businesses

--Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the debt ceiling negotiations with the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A child is charged in a Jackson County arson case<br /><br />--Governor Justice says he has no involvement in running his family businesses<br /><br />--Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the debt ceiling negotiations with the White House<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU stumbles at the Big XII tourney and updates on post season for high school baseball and softball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-24-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-24-23--53982682</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Remembering fallen West Virginia law enforcement officers<br /><br />--A lawsuit over a fire which was made worse by a lack of water pressure<br /><br />--The U.S. Attorney says a child porn case in Huntington was as bad as it gets<br /><br />--In Sports, post season honors for the WVU baseball team as the Big XII Tourney begins<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53982682</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 10:25:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53982682/podcast_5_24_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21420955" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/85116afe-734f-4709-9557-37db91e78c37/85116afe-734f-4709-9557-37db91e78c37.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/85116afe-734f-4709-9557-37db91e78c37/85116afe-734f-4709-9557-37db91e78c37.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/85116afe-734f-4709-9557-37db91e78c37/85116afe-734f-4709-9557-37db91e78c37.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Remembering fallen West Virginia law enforcement officers

--A lawsuit over a fire which was made worse by a lack of water pressure

--The U.S. Attorney says a child porn case in Huntington was as bad as it gets...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Remembering fallen West Virginia law enforcement officers<br /><br />--A lawsuit over a fire which was made worse by a lack of water pressure<br /><br />--The U.S. Attorney says a child porn case in Huntington was as bad as it gets<br /><br />--In Sports, post season honors for the WVU baseball team as the Big XII Tourney begins<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-23-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-23-23--53968833</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A shooting death in Rand is determined to be self defense<br /><br />--Money allocated for a new health and wellness center in Boone County<br /><br />--Congressman Alex Mooney talks about the looming debt ceiling deadline<br /><br />--In Sports, the state high school softball tournament is ready to go in South Charleston<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53968833</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 10:23:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53968833/podcast_5_23_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21310603" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d4117ba6-7945-4ae1-a5b5-b40261ca55d6/d4117ba6-7945-4ae1-a5b5-b40261ca55d6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d4117ba6-7945-4ae1-a5b5-b40261ca55d6/d4117ba6-7945-4ae1-a5b5-b40261ca55d6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d4117ba6-7945-4ae1-a5b5-b40261ca55d6/d4117ba6-7945-4ae1-a5b5-b40261ca55d6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A shooting death in Rand is determined to be self defense

--Money allocated for a new health and wellness center in Boone County

--Congressman Alex Mooney talks about the looming debt ceiling deadline

--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A shooting death in Rand is determined to be self defense<br /><br />--Money allocated for a new health and wellness center in Boone County<br /><br />--Congressman Alex Mooney talks about the looming debt ceiling deadline<br /><br />--In Sports, the state high school softball tournament is ready to go in South Charleston<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>888</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-22-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-22-23--53956516</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Boone County deputies investigate a grim discovery<br /><br />--There's another big, national acknowledgement of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve<br /><br />--Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango says he's considering another run for the Democratic nomination for Governor<br /><br />--In Sports, despite a rough weekend to close the regular season in Texas, WVU baseball claims a share of the Big XII title]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53956516</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 10:25:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53956516/podcast_5_22_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22562722" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fd1a9e58-1077-4bbe-a2ca-570408473002/fd1a9e58-1077-4bbe-a2ca-570408473002.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fd1a9e58-1077-4bbe-a2ca-570408473002/fd1a9e58-1077-4bbe-a2ca-570408473002.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fd1a9e58-1077-4bbe-a2ca-570408473002/fd1a9e58-1077-4bbe-a2ca-570408473002.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Boone County deputies investigate a grim discovery

--There's another big, national acknowledgement of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

--Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango says he's considering...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Boone County deputies investigate a grim discovery<br /><br />--There's another big, national acknowledgement of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve<br /><br />--Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango says he's considering another run for the Democratic nomination for Governor<br /><br />--In Sports, despite a rough weekend to close the regular season in Texas, WVU baseball claims a share of the Big XII title]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>940</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-19-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-19-23--53928137</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A daycare worker in Charleston is arrested on child abuse charges<br /><br />--There is both support and opposition to finishing the Mountain Valley Pipeline as the project is back in the news<br /><br />--WVU begins making the difficult decisions to trim $45 Million dollars from the school's operating budget<br /><br />--In Sports, Mountaineer baseball has a rough night in Austin.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53928137</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 10:25:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53928137/podcast_5_19_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22471807" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da6dd21c-7848-48a3-8f3a-bb8c4cf6f280/da6dd21c-7848-48a3-8f3a-bb8c4cf6f280.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da6dd21c-7848-48a3-8f3a-bb8c4cf6f280/da6dd21c-7848-48a3-8f3a-bb8c4cf6f280.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/da6dd21c-7848-48a3-8f3a-bb8c4cf6f280/da6dd21c-7848-48a3-8f3a-bb8c4cf6f280.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A daycare worker in Charleston is arrested on child abuse charges

--There is both support and opposition to finishing the Mountain Valley Pipeline as the project is back in the news

--WVU begins making the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A daycare worker in Charleston is arrested on child abuse charges<br /><br />--There is both support and opposition to finishing the Mountain Valley Pipeline as the project is back in the news<br /><br />--WVU begins making the difficult decisions to trim $45 Million dollars from the school's operating budget<br /><br />--In Sports, Mountaineer baseball has a rough night in Austin.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>937</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-18-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-18-23--53916633</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia teacher pay is almost the lowest in the nation<br /><br />--WVU Board of Governors examines how best to deal with a projected $45 Million shortfall<br /><br />--Check yourself for ticks...<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU baseball is in Austin for an important three game stand with the Texas Longhorns<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53916633</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 10:25:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53916633/podcast_5_18_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21631627" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b664401-a1d1-4e3c-b5f5-174ff1b66106/2b664401-a1d1-4e3c-b5f5-174ff1b66106.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b664401-a1d1-4e3c-b5f5-174ff1b66106/2b664401-a1d1-4e3c-b5f5-174ff1b66106.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2b664401-a1d1-4e3c-b5f5-174ff1b66106/2b664401-a1d1-4e3c-b5f5-174ff1b66106.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--West Virginia teacher pay is almost the lowest in the nation

--WVU Board of Governors examines how best to deal with a projected $45 Million shortfall

--Check yourself for ticks...

--In Sports, WVU baseball is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia teacher pay is almost the lowest in the nation<br /><br />--WVU Board of Governors examines how best to deal with a projected $45 Million shortfall<br /><br />--Check yourself for ticks...<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU baseball is in Austin for an important three game stand with the Texas Longhorns<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-17-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-17-23--53903836</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Nicholas County man will stand trial in August on charges of murdering a county deputy<br /><br />--A new Sheriff is appointed for Calhoun County<br /><br />--UMWA President Cecil Roberts has serious concerns about newly proposed EPA rules<br /><br />--In Sports, high school baseball sectionals and softball regionals are winding down<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53903836</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 10:23:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53903836/podcast_5_17_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22647994" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a0c92995-71cd-4ab6-b717-02542a5bcbf6/a0c92995-71cd-4ab6-b717-02542a5bcbf6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a0c92995-71cd-4ab6-b717-02542a5bcbf6/a0c92995-71cd-4ab6-b717-02542a5bcbf6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/a0c92995-71cd-4ab6-b717-02542a5bcbf6/a0c92995-71cd-4ab6-b717-02542a5bcbf6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A Nicholas County man will stand trial in August on charges of murdering a county deputy

--A new Sheriff is appointed for Calhoun County

--UMWA President Cecil Roberts has serious concerns about newly proposed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Nicholas County man will stand trial in August on charges of murdering a county deputy<br /><br />--A new Sheriff is appointed for Calhoun County<br /><br />--UMWA President Cecil Roberts has serious concerns about newly proposed EPA rules<br /><br />--In Sports, high school baseball sectionals and softball regionals are winding down<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-16-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-16-23--53886836</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--WVU's Board of Governors prepares to examine where to cut the budget amid a projected shortfall<br /><br />--Wood County says no to West Virginia American Water's proposed takeover of the local water systems in their county<br /><br />--A National Political reporters say U.S. Senator Joe Manchin could shakeup next year's Presidential race<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU baseball soars in the national rankings and post season high school baseball and softball continues to narrow the field for the state tournaments]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53886836</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 10:23:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53886836/podcast_5_16_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22103758" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b6a0e65b-b588-463d-845d-2ce3658569d4/b6a0e65b-b588-463d-845d-2ce3658569d4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b6a0e65b-b588-463d-845d-2ce3658569d4/b6a0e65b-b588-463d-845d-2ce3658569d4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b6a0e65b-b588-463d-845d-2ce3658569d4/b6a0e65b-b588-463d-845d-2ce3658569d4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--WVU's Board of Governors prepares to examine where to cut the budget amid a projected shortfall

--Wood County says no to West Virginia American Water's proposed takeover of the local water systems in their county...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--WVU's Board of Governors prepares to examine where to cut the budget amid a projected shortfall<br /><br />--Wood County says no to West Virginia American Water's proposed takeover of the local water systems in their county<br /><br />--A National Political reporters say U.S. Senator Joe Manchin could shakeup next year's Presidential race<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU baseball soars in the national rankings and post season high school baseball and softball continues to narrow the field for the state tournaments]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>921</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-15-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-15-23--53869135</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--WVU gradautes 4500 students over the weekend<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is again pushing to find a solution to the critical shortage of staffing in W.Va. jails and prisons<br /><br />--Operators of a Berkeley County graveyard attempt to make repairs from recent vandalism<br /><br />--In Sports, Mountaineer baseball takes two out of three in their weekend series with Texas Tech.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53869135</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 10:26:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53869135/podcast_5_15_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22676836" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec29aa36-22ee-48e9-8e66-fa639d4e21ef/ec29aa36-22ee-48e9-8e66-fa639d4e21ef.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec29aa36-22ee-48e9-8e66-fa639d4e21ef/ec29aa36-22ee-48e9-8e66-fa639d4e21ef.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ec29aa36-22ee-48e9-8e66-fa639d4e21ef/ec29aa36-22ee-48e9-8e66-fa639d4e21ef.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--WVU gradautes 4500 students over the weekend

--Governor Jim Justice is again pushing to find a solution to the critical shortage of staffing in W.Va. jails and prisons

--Operators of a Berkeley County graveyard...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--WVU gradautes 4500 students over the weekend<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is again pushing to find a solution to the critical shortage of staffing in W.Va. jails and prisons<br /><br />--Operators of a Berkeley County graveyard attempt to make repairs from recent vandalism<br /><br />--In Sports, Mountaineer baseball takes two out of three in their weekend series with Texas Tech.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>945</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-12-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-12-23--53830937</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A former Cabell County Deputy will face no charges in the death of a 13 year old girl from last year<br /><br />--Kanawha County School Board members vehemently defend against criticism over an LGBTQ flag in a school<br /><br />--Senator Manchin says permitting reform is essential to meeting future U.S. energy needs, and the EPA issues new rules which could have a major negative impact on the use of coal and natural gas to generate electricity<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU ready to face Texas Tech in the final home baseball series of the season and the MEC baseball tourney continues<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53830937</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 10:35:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53830937/podcast_5_12_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18818278" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/49663e5c-b9ab-4887-bc1c-83b1a0716615/49663e5c-b9ab-4887-bc1c-83b1a0716615.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/49663e5c-b9ab-4887-bc1c-83b1a0716615/49663e5c-b9ab-4887-bc1c-83b1a0716615.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/49663e5c-b9ab-4887-bc1c-83b1a0716615/49663e5c-b9ab-4887-bc1c-83b1a0716615.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A former Cabell County Deputy will face no charges in the death of a 13 year old girl from last year

--Kanawha County School Board members vehemently defend against criticism over an LGBTQ flag in a school...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A former Cabell County Deputy will face no charges in the death of a 13 year old girl from last year<br /><br />--Kanawha County School Board members vehemently defend against criticism over an LGBTQ flag in a school<br /><br />--Senator Manchin says permitting reform is essential to meeting future U.S. energy needs, and the EPA issues new rules which could have a major negative impact on the use of coal and natural gas to generate electricity<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU ready to face Texas Tech in the final home baseball series of the season and the MEC baseball tourney continues<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>784</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-11-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-11-23--53819803</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU Coach Bob Huggins will keep his job, but pay a steep price for a slur made on a radio show this week<br /><br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin battles the EPA over new emission standards for coal and gas fired power<br /><br />--Teamster drivers for Coca Cola in West Virginia are back to work this morning after a two day grievance strike<br /><br />--In Sports, Mountaineer baseball sweeps the Backyard Brawl for the season]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53819803</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 10:35:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53819803/podcast_5_11_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18274042" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/54877ea4-f913-49d0-9349-d9a07d9d727b/54877ea4-f913-49d0-9349-d9a07d9d727b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/54877ea4-f913-49d0-9349-d9a07d9d727b/54877ea4-f913-49d0-9349-d9a07d9d727b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/54877ea4-f913-49d0-9349-d9a07d9d727b/54877ea4-f913-49d0-9349-d9a07d9d727b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--WVU Coach Bob Huggins will keep his job, but pay a steep price for a slur made on a radio show this week

--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin battles the EPA over new emission standards for coal and gas fired power...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU Coach Bob Huggins will keep his job, but pay a steep price for a slur made on a radio show this week<br /><br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin battles the EPA over new emission standards for coal and gas fired power<br /><br />--Teamster drivers for Coca Cola in West Virginia are back to work this morning after a two day grievance strike<br /><br />--In Sports, Mountaineer baseball sweeps the Backyard Brawl for the season]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>762</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  5-10-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-10-23--53804020</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53804020</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 10:23:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53804020/metronews_this_morning_5_10_23.mp3" length="18224509" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa6680d7-0ce5-4acd-bb33-c08d1d04f860/aa6680d7-0ce5-4acd-bb33-c08d1d04f860.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa6680d7-0ce5-4acd-bb33-c08d1d04f860/aa6680d7-0ce5-4acd-bb33-c08d1d04f860.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/aa6680d7-0ce5-4acd-bb33-c08d1d04f860/aa6680d7-0ce5-4acd-bb33-c08d1d04f860.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>760</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  5-9-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-9-23--53789175</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53789175</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 10:23:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53789175/metronews_this_morning_5_9_23.mp3" length="19080991" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f86f82b1-593a-424a-b617-9cd3fdcd96cc/f86f82b1-593a-424a-b617-9cd3fdcd96cc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f86f82b1-593a-424a-b617-9cd3fdcd96cc/f86f82b1-593a-424a-b617-9cd3fdcd96cc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f86f82b1-593a-424a-b617-9cd3fdcd96cc/f86f82b1-593a-424a-b617-9cd3fdcd96cc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>795</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-8-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-8-23--53774601</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--State Lawmakers are engaged in their May interim meetings on the Marshall campus in Huntington<br /><br />--The fate of the Fort Martin Power Plan near Morgantown may hang in the balance<br /><br />--Covid is downgraded as a public health emergency, Dr. Clay Marsh talks about the status<br /><br />--In sports, the Victory Awards dinner recognizes some of the state's top high school athletes and WVU takes two out of three from Oklahoma in baseball over the weekend.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53774601</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 10:25:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53774601/podcast_5_8_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19299187" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9beb7059-4b74-41f5-a3cc-f8770858d3f5/9beb7059-4b74-41f5-a3cc-f8770858d3f5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9beb7059-4b74-41f5-a3cc-f8770858d3f5/9beb7059-4b74-41f5-a3cc-f8770858d3f5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9beb7059-4b74-41f5-a3cc-f8770858d3f5/9beb7059-4b74-41f5-a3cc-f8770858d3f5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--State Lawmakers are engaged in their May interim meetings on the Marshall campus in Huntington

--The fate of the Fort Martin Power Plan near Morgantown may hang in the balance

--Covid is downgraded as a public...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--State Lawmakers are engaged in their May interim meetings on the Marshall campus in Huntington<br /><br />--The fate of the Fort Martin Power Plan near Morgantown may hang in the balance<br /><br />--Covid is downgraded as a public health emergency, Dr. Clay Marsh talks about the status<br /><br />--In sports, the Victory Awards dinner recognizes some of the state's top high school athletes and WVU takes two out of three from Oklahoma in baseball over the weekend.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-5-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-5-23--53749781</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The state settles the final lawsuit over the opioid epidemic<br /><br />--Senators Manchin and Capito say Congress needs to avoid the political games on the debt ceiling issue<br /><br />--A Nicholas County school principal talks about coming face to face with a bear in his school's dumpster<br /><br />--In Sports, the WVU baseball team prepares for a big weekend series with Oklahoma<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53749781</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 10:32:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53749781/podcast_5_5_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20245957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c4dcaa4a-34ff-4f51-8cd8-c013cd5f9e04/c4dcaa4a-34ff-4f51-8cd8-c013cd5f9e04.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c4dcaa4a-34ff-4f51-8cd8-c013cd5f9e04/c4dcaa4a-34ff-4f51-8cd8-c013cd5f9e04.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c4dcaa4a-34ff-4f51-8cd8-c013cd5f9e04/c4dcaa4a-34ff-4f51-8cd8-c013cd5f9e04.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The state settles the final lawsuit over the opioid epidemic

--Senators Manchin and Capito say Congress needs to avoid the political games on the debt ceiling issue

--A Nicholas County school principal talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The state settles the final lawsuit over the opioid epidemic<br /><br />--Senators Manchin and Capito say Congress needs to avoid the political games on the debt ceiling issue<br /><br />--A Nicholas County school principal talks about coming face to face with a bear in his school's dumpster<br /><br />--In Sports, the WVU baseball team prepares for a big weekend series with Oklahoma<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>844</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-4-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-4-23--53738464</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Seven West Virginia first responders honored in the inaugural Medal of Valor Awards ceremony <br /><br />--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will have more news today on opioid lawsuits<br /><br />--Worries about jail staffing continue to be an issue for lawmakers and the Governor<br /><br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball keeps rolling and whips Pitt in 7 innings<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53738464</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 10:46:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53738464/podcast_5_4_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18986941" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0abfe340-38ab-42de-b6a8-4fc1f33a5a20/0abfe340-38ab-42de-b6a8-4fc1f33a5a20.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0abfe340-38ab-42de-b6a8-4fc1f33a5a20/0abfe340-38ab-42de-b6a8-4fc1f33a5a20.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0abfe340-38ab-42de-b6a8-4fc1f33a5a20/0abfe340-38ab-42de-b6a8-4fc1f33a5a20.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Seven West Virginia first responders honored in the inaugural Medal of Valor Awards ceremony 

--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will have more news today on opioid lawsuits

--Worries about jail staffing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Seven West Virginia first responders honored in the inaugural Medal of Valor Awards ceremony <br /><br />--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will have more news today on opioid lawsuits<br /><br />--Worries about jail staffing continue to be an issue for lawmakers and the Governor<br /><br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball keeps rolling and whips Pitt in 7 innings<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>792</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-3-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-3-23--53726943</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--State Senator Mike Stuart says he's in the race for Attorney General<br /><br />--Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the situation with the debt ceiling<br /><br />--A parole hearing is coming up for one of the two serving prison time for killing a friend in Morgantown in a high profile murder case<br /><br />--In Sports, another baseball edition of the Backyard Brawl is set this evening at Monongalia County Ballpark<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53726943</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 10:25:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53726943/podcast_5_3_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19319878" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e531a38c-faa8-4e76-ba1e-a5722e7450ea/e531a38c-faa8-4e76-ba1e-a5722e7450ea.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e531a38c-faa8-4e76-ba1e-a5722e7450ea/e531a38c-faa8-4e76-ba1e-a5722e7450ea.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e531a38c-faa8-4e76-ba1e-a5722e7450ea/e531a38c-faa8-4e76-ba1e-a5722e7450ea.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--State Senator Mike Stuart says he's in the race for Attorney General

--Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the situation with the debt ceiling

--A parole hearing is coming up for one of the two serving...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--State Senator Mike Stuart says he's in the race for Attorney General<br /><br />--Senator Shelley Moore Capito talks about the situation with the debt ceiling<br /><br />--A parole hearing is coming up for one of the two serving prison time for killing a friend in Morgantown in a high profile murder case<br /><br />--In Sports, another baseball edition of the Backyard Brawl is set this evening at Monongalia County Ballpark<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-2-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-2-23--53715313</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Both your light and water bill would be going up with requests made to increase rates to the PSC<br /><br />--A new record surplus for the state's revenue collections<br /><br />--A rare May snowfall is dumping heavy snow on the highest elevations in West Virginia, the rest of the state is just wet and cold<br /><br />--In Sports, new polls in high school baseball and softball and MetroNews visits with a Mountaineer whose tearing up the baseball diamond this season.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53715313</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 10:25:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53715313/podcast_5_2_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19021426" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64351239-6479-4ec6-8422-044f6ca0407a/64351239-6479-4ec6-8422-044f6ca0407a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64351239-6479-4ec6-8422-044f6ca0407a/64351239-6479-4ec6-8422-044f6ca0407a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/64351239-6479-4ec6-8422-044f6ca0407a/64351239-6479-4ec6-8422-044f6ca0407a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Both your light and water bill would be going up with requests made to increase rates to the PSC

--A new record surplus for the state's revenue collections

--A rare May snowfall is dumping heavy snow on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Both your light and water bill would be going up with requests made to increase rates to the PSC<br /><br />--A new record surplus for the state's revenue collections<br /><br />--A rare May snowfall is dumping heavy snow on the highest elevations in West Virginia, the rest of the state is just wet and cold<br /><br />--In Sports, new polls in high school baseball and softball and MetroNews visits with a Mountaineer whose tearing up the baseball diamond this season.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>793</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 5-1-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-5-1-23--53703918</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Father of a teenage murder victim in Morgantown plans to testify when one of his daughter's killers has a parole hearing this month. <br /><br />--Lawsuit seeks damages from Clarksburg Water Board over lead contamination in the water<br /><br />--Senator Shelley Moore Capito says permitting reform needed to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU baseball gets another sweep on the road at Baylor<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53703918</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 10:23:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53703918/podcast_5_1_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18759967" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d5ce5328-2153-481e-a11f-fc2bde571aa0/d5ce5328-2153-481e-a11f-fc2bde571aa0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d5ce5328-2153-481e-a11f-fc2bde571aa0/d5ce5328-2153-481e-a11f-fc2bde571aa0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d5ce5328-2153-481e-a11f-fc2bde571aa0/d5ce5328-2153-481e-a11f-fc2bde571aa0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Father of a teenage murder victim in Morgantown plans to testify when one of his daughter's killers has a parole hearing this month. 

--Lawsuit seeks damages from Clarksburg Water Board over lead contamination in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Father of a teenage murder victim in Morgantown plans to testify when one of his daughter's killers has a parole hearing this month. <br /><br />--Lawsuit seeks damages from Clarksburg Water Board over lead contamination in the water<br /><br />--Senator Shelley Moore Capito says permitting reform needed to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU baseball gets another sweep on the road at Baylor<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>782</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-28-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-28-23--53675558</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice makes it official, he'll be a candidate for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate next year<br /><br />--Senator Joe Manchin isn't tipping his hand, but some think a cryptic statement from him on Thursday means he's considering a run for President. <br /><br />--The state opens the West Virginia Trade Office in Taiwan<br /><br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball heads to Waco for a weekend series]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53675558</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:26:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53675558/podcast_4_28_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21209029" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0d61fc27-ac2d-4581-8e46-bb01c3dac1b4/0d61fc27-ac2d-4581-8e46-bb01c3dac1b4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0d61fc27-ac2d-4581-8e46-bb01c3dac1b4/0d61fc27-ac2d-4581-8e46-bb01c3dac1b4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0d61fc27-ac2d-4581-8e46-bb01c3dac1b4/0d61fc27-ac2d-4581-8e46-bb01c3dac1b4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Governor Jim Justice makes it official, he'll be a candidate for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate next year

--Senator Joe Manchin isn't tipping his hand, but some think a cryptic statement from him on Thursday...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice makes it official, he'll be a candidate for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate next year<br /><br />--Senator Joe Manchin isn't tipping his hand, but some think a cryptic statement from him on Thursday means he's considering a run for President. <br /><br />--The state opens the West Virginia Trade Office in Taiwan<br /><br />--In Sports: Mountaineer baseball heads to Waco for a weekend series]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-27-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-27-23--53663561</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is expected to make it official today he'll run for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate<br /><br />--West Virginia's drivers license is getting a facelift<br /><br />--Today is the 45th anniversary of one of West Virginia's worst tragedies<br /><br />--In Sports: Huggs gets another one from the portal and a high school baseball showdown<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53663561</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:26:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53663561/podcast_4_27_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22355812" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ccbff499-5713-4641-8cdf-f71f458ded54/ccbff499-5713-4641-8cdf-f71f458ded54.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ccbff499-5713-4641-8cdf-f71f458ded54/ccbff499-5713-4641-8cdf-f71f458ded54.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ccbff499-5713-4641-8cdf-f71f458ded54/ccbff499-5713-4641-8cdf-f71f458ded54.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Governor Jim Justice is expected to make it official today he'll run for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate

--West Virginia's drivers license is getting a facelift

--Today is the 45th anniversary of one of West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is expected to make it official today he'll run for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate<br /><br />--West Virginia's drivers license is getting a facelift<br /><br />--Today is the 45th anniversary of one of West Virginia's worst tragedies<br /><br />--In Sports: Huggs gets another one from the portal and a high school baseball showdown<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-26-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-26-23--53650824</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The state unveils plans to prepare high school students for thousands of tourism jobs in West Virginia<br /><br />--Teamsters are on strike against Coca Cola today in Logan and Charleston<br /><br />--CAMC and CORE mark National Donate Life Month<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU's bats rattled a lot against Penn State and Marshall softball knocks off a ranked Virginia Tech team]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53650824</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:22:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53650824/podcast_4_26_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21952024" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9d4e3624-090f-4dfd-aa5b-8491a282cfac/9d4e3624-090f-4dfd-aa5b-8491a282cfac.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9d4e3624-090f-4dfd-aa5b-8491a282cfac/9d4e3624-090f-4dfd-aa5b-8491a282cfac.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9d4e3624-090f-4dfd-aa5b-8491a282cfac/9d4e3624-090f-4dfd-aa5b-8491a282cfac.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--The state unveils plans to prepare high school students for thousands of tourism jobs in West Virginia

--Teamsters are on strike against Coca Cola today in Logan and Charleston

--CAMC and CORE mark National Donate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The state unveils plans to prepare high school students for thousands of tourism jobs in West Virginia<br /><br />--Teamsters are on strike against Coca Cola today in Logan and Charleston<br /><br />--CAMC and CORE mark National Donate Life Month<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU's bats rattled a lot against Penn State and Marshall softball knocks off a ranked Virginia Tech team]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-25-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-25-23--53639844</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A cold start to the day in West Virginia could be trouble if you haven't covered your garden plants<br /><br />--Negotiations to continue on the future of the Pleasants Power Station<br /><br />--West Virginia's first methanol production facility is now open<br /><br />--In Sports: the latest MetroNews rankings for high school baseball and softball are out and WVU baseball prepares for Penn State<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53639844</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:24:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53639844/podcast_4_25_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22464283" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6288d12a-b07f-4cba-a578-8d91d970e784/6288d12a-b07f-4cba-a578-8d91d970e784.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6288d12a-b07f-4cba-a578-8d91d970e784/6288d12a-b07f-4cba-a578-8d91d970e784.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/6288d12a-b07f-4cba-a578-8d91d970e784/6288d12a-b07f-4cba-a578-8d91d970e784.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A cold start to the day in West Virginia could be trouble if you haven't covered your garden plants

--Negotiations to continue on the future of the Pleasants Power Station

--West Virginia's first methanol...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A cold start to the day in West Virginia could be trouble if you haven't covered your garden plants<br /><br />--Negotiations to continue on the future of the Pleasants Power Station<br /><br />--West Virginia's first methanol production facility is now open<br /><br />--In Sports: the latest MetroNews rankings for high school baseball and softball are out and WVU baseball prepares for Penn State<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>936</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-24-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-24-23--53627135</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Teamsters Local 175 vote to authorize a strike against Coca-Cola<br /><br />--U.S. Military spends several days at Fola in Clay County training and testing new technology<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is ready to announce his campaign for U.S. Senate. <br /><br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers crush TCU in a weekend baseball series]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53627135</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:26:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53627135/podcast_4_24_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21977731" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d2b2125-9dc9-4ed0-a959-a517dbbf624e/4d2b2125-9dc9-4ed0-a959-a517dbbf624e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d2b2125-9dc9-4ed0-a959-a517dbbf624e/4d2b2125-9dc9-4ed0-a959-a517dbbf624e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4d2b2125-9dc9-4ed0-a959-a517dbbf624e/4d2b2125-9dc9-4ed0-a959-a517dbbf624e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Teamsters Local 175 vote to authorize a strike against Coca-Cola

--U.S. Military spends several days at Fola in Clay County training and testing new technology

--Governor Jim Justice is ready to announce his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Teamsters Local 175 vote to authorize a strike against Coca-Cola<br /><br />--U.S. Military spends several days at Fola in Clay County training and testing new technology<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is ready to announce his campaign for U.S. Senate. <br /><br />--In Sports: The Mountaineers crush TCU in a weekend baseball series]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>916</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  4-21-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-21-23--53603255</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53603255</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:24:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53603255/metronews_this_morning_4_21_23.mp3" length="23225461" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e23573e7-39df-4414-9cb7-c5d9ffac7c50/e23573e7-39df-4414-9cb7-c5d9ffac7c50.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e23573e7-39df-4414-9cb7-c5d9ffac7c50/e23573e7-39df-4414-9cb7-c5d9ffac7c50.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/e23573e7-39df-4414-9cb7-c5d9ffac7c50/e23573e7-39df-4414-9cb7-c5d9ffac7c50.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>968</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  4-20-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-20-23--53592492</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Friends and family remember a Nitro teen whose life was cut short in a tragic accident<br /><br />--Co-workers and family also pay final respects to a state forester killed in the line of duty<br /><br />--Charges are dismissed against a former Beckley pharmacist charged with killing her husband<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall getting set for their spring football scrimmages this weekend.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53592492</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:26:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53592492/podcast_4_20_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21879292" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Friends and family remember a Nitro teen whose life was cut short in a tragic accident

--Co-workers and family also pay final respects to a state forester killed in the line of duty

--Charges are dismissed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Friends and family remember a Nitro teen whose life was cut short in a tragic accident<br /><br />--Co-workers and family also pay final respects to a state forester killed in the line of duty<br /><br />--Charges are dismissed against a former Beckley pharmacist charged with killing her husband<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall getting set for their spring football scrimmages this weekend.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-19-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-19-23--53580234</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Funeral services today for a state forester killed last week battling a forest fire<br /><br />--A process to remove the Calhoun County Sheriff is getting started <br /><br />--Our own Tony Caridi is inducted into WAER Hall of Fame at his alma mater Syracuse University<br /><br />--In Sports, a big turnout for Marshall's game with Alabama, but the Herd fell to the Tide.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53580234</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:24:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53580234/podcast_4_19_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22073662" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Funeral services today for a state forester killed last week battling a forest fire

--A process to remove the Calhoun County Sheriff is getting started 

--Our own Tony Caridi is inducted into WAER Hall of Fame at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Funeral services today for a state forester killed last week battling a forest fire<br /><br />--A process to remove the Calhoun County Sheriff is getting started <br /><br />--Our own Tony Caridi is inducted into WAER Hall of Fame at his alma mater Syracuse University<br /><br />--In Sports, a big turnout for Marshall's game with Alabama, but the Herd fell to the Tide.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>920</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-18-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-18-23--53568765</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice issues a ban on all outdoor burning in West Virginia amid dry conditions<br /><br />--The new leader of the West Virginia State Police briefs lawmakers on his efforts to clean up problems with the agency<br /><br />--Bond rating agencies are rewarding West Virginia for tax cuts and increased revenue<br /><br />--In Sports: The new high school baseball and softball polls are out for W.Va.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53568765</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:26:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53568765/podcast_4_18_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21960175" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Governor Jim Justice issues a ban on all outdoor burning in West Virginia amid dry conditions

--The new leader of the West Virginia State Police briefs lawmakers on his efforts to clean up problems with the agency...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice issues a ban on all outdoor burning in West Virginia amid dry conditions<br /><br />--The new leader of the West Virginia State Police briefs lawmakers on his efforts to clean up problems with the agency<br /><br />--Bond rating agencies are rewarding West Virginia for tax cuts and increased revenue<br /><br />--In Sports: The new high school baseball and softball polls are out for W.Va.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  4-17-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-17-23--53557413</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53557413</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:24:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53557413/metronews_this_morning_4_17_23.mp3" length="22352050" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-14-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-14-23--53534193</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A state forestor is killed while fighting a forest fire in Fayette County<br /><br />--A body is found in a waste tank at a Martinsburg water treatment plant<br /><br />--Broadband will bring expanded opportunities to many in the Mountain State<br /><br />--Sports: a promising member of the WVU football team suffers a season ending injury<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53534193</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:23:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53534193/podcast_4_14_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21628492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A state forestor is killed while fighting a forest fire in Fayette County

--A body is found in a waste tank at a Martinsburg water treatment plant

--Broadband will bring expanded opportunities to many in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A state forestor is killed while fighting a forest fire in Fayette County<br /><br />--A body is found in a waste tank at a Martinsburg water treatment plant<br /><br />--Broadband will bring expanded opportunities to many in the Mountain State<br /><br />--Sports: a promising member of the WVU football team suffers a season ending injury<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-13-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-13-23--53523047</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and country singer Brad Paisley take a trip to Ukraine to visit with the President of the war torn nation. <br /><br />--A South Korean maker of insulin will put down roots in Morgantown<br /><br />--A longtime deputy in Upshur County becomes the new sheriff there in the wake of the death of Virgil Miller<br /><br />--In Sports some top ranked teams matched up Wednesday in high school baseball and softball.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53523047</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:26:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53523047/podcast_4_13_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21708748" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and country singer Brad Paisley take a trip to Ukraine to visit with the President of the war torn nation. 

--A South Korean maker of insulin will put down roots in Morgantown

--A longtime...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and country singer Brad Paisley take a trip to Ukraine to visit with the President of the war torn nation. <br /><br />--A South Korean maker of insulin will put down roots in Morgantown<br /><br />--A longtime deputy in Upshur County becomes the new sheriff there in the wake of the death of Virgil Miller<br /><br />--In Sports some top ranked teams matched up Wednesday in high school baseball and softball.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>905</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-12-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-12-23--53511703</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />]<br />--The PSC wants to hear from the public about a surcharge to keep the Pleasants Power Station operational<br /><br />--Five are charged in connection with a Mingo County murder case<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice says he'll have another economic development announcement today<br /><br />--In Sports, one bad play blew the lead for the Mountaineers and cost them the game at Penn State<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53511703</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:28:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53511703/podcast_4_12_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21502465" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
]
--The PSC wants to hear from the public about a surcharge to keep the Pleasants Power Station operational

--Five are charged in connection with a Mingo County murder case

--Governor Jim Justice says he'll have...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />]<br />--The PSC wants to hear from the public about a surcharge to keep the Pleasants Power Station operational<br /><br />--Five are charged in connection with a Mingo County murder case<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice says he'll have another economic development announcement today<br /><br />--In Sports, one bad play blew the lead for the Mountaineers and cost them the game at Penn State<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-11-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-11-23--53501051</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A man is charged in the murder of his brother in Tucker County<br /><br />--Juul and the W.Va. Attorney General settle a lawsuit over unfair marketing tactics<br /><br />--Senator Ryan Weld will run for Attorney General next year<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU returns to the practice field for spring football drills and the latest high school softball poll is out.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53501051</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:25:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53501051/podcast_4_11_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21836656" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A man is charged in the murder of his brother in Tucker County

--Juul and the W.Va. Attorney General settle a lawsuit over unfair marketing tactics

--Senator Ryan Weld will run for Attorney General next year

--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A man is charged in the murder of his brother in Tucker County<br /><br />--Juul and the W.Va. Attorney General settle a lawsuit over unfair marketing tactics<br /><br />--Senator Ryan Weld will run for Attorney General next year<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU returns to the practice field for spring football drills and the latest high school softball poll is out.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-10-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-10-23--53490563</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--West Virginia prepares for the end of the federal healthcare emergency for Covid<br /><br />--Applications continue for the West Virginia Homeowners Rescue Program<br /><br />--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey calls a SCOTUS ruling on transgender sports participation a temporary setback<br /><br />--In sports, WVU baseball wins on Sunday and there's a first time winner at the Masters.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53490563</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:25:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53490563/podcast_4_10_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21251038" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--West Virginia prepares for the end of the federal healthcare emergency for Covid

--Applications continue for the West Virginia Homeowners Rescue Program

--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey calls a SCOTUS...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--West Virginia prepares for the end of the federal healthcare emergency for Covid<br /><br />--Applications continue for the West Virginia Homeowners Rescue Program<br /><br />--State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey calls a SCOTUS ruling on transgender sports participation a temporary setback<br /><br />--In sports, WVU baseball wins on Sunday and there's a first time winner at the Masters.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-7-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-7-23--53469643</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--SCOTUS issues a ruling allowing a transgender girl in Harrison County to continue participating in girls sports<br /><br />--More troubling revelations from the State Police internal investigation with claims of another woman sexually assaulted by a trooper and told not to file charges<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice announces more funding to address the state's nursing shortage<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall baseball head into weekend conference series and we get a quarterback update from WVU spring football drills.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53469643</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:37:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53469643/podcast_4_7_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21504346" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--SCOTUS issues a ruling allowing a transgender girl in Harrison County to continue participating in girls sports

--More troubling revelations from the State Police internal investigation with claims of another woman...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--SCOTUS issues a ruling allowing a transgender girl in Harrison County to continue participating in girls sports<br /><br />--More troubling revelations from the State Police internal investigation with claims of another woman sexually assaulted by a trooper and told not to file charges<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice announces more funding to address the state's nursing shortage<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall baseball head into weekend conference series and we get a quarterback update from WVU spring football drills.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-6-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-6-23--53460601</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A former A-B professor gets jail time for a fatal boating accident<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice reacts to the charges against former President Donald Trump<br /><br />--Memorials held in Raleigh County for those killed at UBB 13 years ago.<br /><br />--In sports, a big crowd for last night's WVU-Marshall baseball game in Charleston and Huggs gets a big one out of the portal.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53460601</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:27:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53460601/podcast_4_6_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21331294" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A former A-B professor gets jail time for a fatal boating accident

--Governor Jim Justice reacts to the charges against former President Donald Trump

--Memorials held in Raleigh County for those killed at UBB 13...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A former A-B professor gets jail time for a fatal boating accident<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice reacts to the charges against former President Donald Trump<br /><br />--Memorials held in Raleigh County for those killed at UBB 13 years ago.<br /><br />--In sports, a big crowd for last night's WVU-Marshall baseball game in Charleston and Huggs gets a big one out of the portal.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>889</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-5-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-5-23--53449808</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Today is the 13th anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster<br /><br />--A Wheeling Attorney talks more about possible lawsuits from women she represents in the case involving a hidden camera in the women's locker room at the State Police Academy<br /><br />--Patrick Morrisey says he's in for the 2024 West Virginia Governor's race.<br /><br />--In Sports the WVSSAC Board of Control agrees to move forward with adding a fourth classification to other high school sports]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53449808</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:27:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53449808/podcast_4_5_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21518140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Today is the 13th anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster

--A Wheeling Attorney talks more about possible lawsuits from women she represents in the case involving a hidden camera in the women's locker...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Today is the 13th anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster<br /><br />--A Wheeling Attorney talks more about possible lawsuits from women she represents in the case involving a hidden camera in the women's locker room at the State Police Academy<br /><br />--Patrick Morrisey says he's in for the 2024 West Virginia Governor's race.<br /><br />--In Sports the WVSSAC Board of Control agrees to move forward with adding a fourth classification to other high school sports]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-4-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-4-23--53438239</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--W.Va. elected leaders talk about today's planned arraignment of Donald Trump in Manhattan<br /><br />--A-G Patrick Morrisey is expected to announce a run for Governor today<br /><br />--The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve grows by just over 900 more acres<br /><br />--In Sports, UConn stands atop college basketball and WVU has its next women's basketball coach]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53438239</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:24:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53438239/podcast_4_4_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21956413" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--W.Va. elected leaders talk about today's planned arraignment of Donald Trump in Manhattan

--A-G Patrick Morrisey is expected to announce a run for Governor today

--The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--W.Va. elected leaders talk about today's planned arraignment of Donald Trump in Manhattan<br /><br />--A-G Patrick Morrisey is expected to announce a run for Governor today<br /><br />--The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve grows by just over 900 more acres<br /><br />--In Sports, UConn stands atop college basketball and WVU has its next women's basketball coach]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 4-3-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-4-3-23--53426382</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Another windy weekend meant another weekend with no electric service for a number of West Virginians<br /><br />--A new abortion clinic will open in Cumberland, Md. just across the West Virginia state line<br /><br />--WVU is having to make adjustments to fewer potential students and working to attract more of them to Morgantown. <br /><br />--In Sports: LSU takes the women's NCAA basketball championship and San Diego State and UConn are ready to play for the men's title.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53426382</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:25:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53426382/podcast_4_3_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21609055" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Another windy weekend meant another weekend with no electric service for a number of West Virginians

--A new abortion clinic will open in Cumberland, Md. just across the West Virginia state line

--WVU is having...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Another windy weekend meant another weekend with no electric service for a number of West Virginians<br /><br />--A new abortion clinic will open in Cumberland, Md. just across the West Virginia state line<br /><br />--WVU is having to make adjustments to fewer potential students and working to attract more of them to Morgantown. <br /><br />--In Sports: LSU takes the women's NCAA basketball championship and San Diego State and UConn are ready to play for the men's title.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>901</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-31-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-31-23--53400446</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--High winds are in the forecast with the possibility of more power outages in W.Va. this weekend<br /><br />--PEIA Finance Board agrees to a 24 percent increase for state worker health insurance premiums<br /><br />--The West Virginia SSAC is trying to comb through the complicated new law allowing for transfers without penalty for high school student athletes.<br /><br />--In Sports: we'll have major league baseball scores from opening day and a key contributor on Marshall's basketball team is into the transfer portal]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53400446</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:24:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53400446/podcast_3_31_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18727990" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--High winds are in the forecast with the possibility of more power outages in W.Va. this weekend

--PEIA Finance Board agrees to a 24 percent increase for state worker health insurance premiums

--The West Virginia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--High winds are in the forecast with the possibility of more power outages in W.Va. this weekend<br /><br />--PEIA Finance Board agrees to a 24 percent increase for state worker health insurance premiums<br /><br />--The West Virginia SSAC is trying to comb through the complicated new law allowing for transfers without penalty for high school student athletes.<br /><br />--In Sports: we'll have major league baseball scores from opening day and a key contributor on Marshall's basketball team is into the transfer portal]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>781</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-30-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-30-23--53389183</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Justice takes action at the deadline on a number of bills approved by lawmakers<br /><br />--A busy first week on the job for new State Police Superintendent Jack Chambers<br /><br />--An eastern panhandle superintendent weighs in on the local impact of a Nashville school shooting<br /><br />--In sports, it's opening day of Major League Baseball]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53389183</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:26:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53389183/podcast_3_30_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19120492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Governor Justice takes action at the deadline on a number of bills approved by lawmakers

--A busy first week on the job for new State Police Superintendent Jack Chambers

--An eastern panhandle superintendent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Justice takes action at the deadline on a number of bills approved by lawmakers<br /><br />--A busy first week on the job for new State Police Superintendent Jack Chambers<br /><br />--An eastern panhandle superintendent weighs in on the local impact of a Nashville school shooting<br /><br />--In sports, it's opening day of Major League Baseball]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-29-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-29-23--53376376</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--PEIA will hold one more hearing with policy holders before making a decision on an increase in premiums or out of pocket cost<br /><br />--Breeze Airlines will become the newest discount carrier at West Virginia International Yeager Airport<br /><br />--An argument over a dog leads to a murder investigation in Randolph County<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU outslugs Marshall in college baseball.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53376376</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:24:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53376376/podcast_3_29_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18736141" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--PEIA will hold one more hearing with policy holders before making a decision on an increase in premiums or out of pocket cost

--Breeze Airlines will become the newest discount carrier at West Virginia International...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--PEIA will hold one more hearing with policy holders before making a decision on an increase in premiums or out of pocket cost<br /><br />--Breeze Airlines will become the newest discount carrier at West Virginia International Yeager Airport<br /><br />--An argument over a dog leads to a murder investigation in Randolph County<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU outslugs Marshall in college baseball.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>781</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-28-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-28-23--53364280</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--PEIA begins to lay out the bitter pill state employees will be asked to swallow<br /><br />--Governor Justice is expected to announce a new airline partnership for Yeager Airport<br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee says the university needs to reposition some finances<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall hires Kim Stephens as its new women's basketball coach<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53364280</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:25:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53364280/podcast_3_28_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17638891" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--PEIA begins to lay out the bitter pill state employees will be asked to swallow

--Governor Justice is expected to announce a new airline partnership for Yeager Airport

--WVU President Gordon Gee says the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--PEIA begins to lay out the bitter pill state employees will be asked to swallow<br /><br />--Governor Justice is expected to announce a new airline partnership for Yeager Airport<br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee says the university needs to reposition some finances<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall hires Kim Stephens as its new women's basketball coach<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>735</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-27-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-27-23--53350436</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Power outages are being whittled down after major winds from the weekend<br /><br />--PEIA is ready to begin presenting the possible premium increases to stakeholders this weekend<br /><br />--The Chair of the House Education Committee talks about new laws aimed at improving elementary school outcomes<br /><br />--In Sports: the NCAA Final Four is set--and nobody could have picked this lineup.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53350436</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:25:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53350436/podcast_3_27_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17531674" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Power outages are being whittled down after major winds from the weekend

--PEIA is ready to begin presenting the possible premium increases to stakeholders this weekend

--The Chair of the House Education...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Power outages are being whittled down after major winds from the weekend<br /><br />--PEIA is ready to begin presenting the possible premium increases to stakeholders this weekend<br /><br />--The Chair of the House Education Committee talks about new laws aimed at improving elementary school outcomes<br /><br />--In Sports: the NCAA Final Four is set--and nobody could have picked this lineup.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>731</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-24-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-24-23--53321664</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia is under a State of Preparedness with severe weather in the forecast for the next 24 hours<br /><br />--Interim State Police Superintendent Jack Chambers says he'll do what it takes to fix problems identified within the agency<br /><br />--PEIA Finance Board has three plans for PEIA and will take those to stakeholder with meetings next week<br /><br />--In Sports: West Liberty advances to the D-II National Championship game<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53321664</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:23:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53321664/podcast_3_24_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21709375" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--West Virginia is under a State of Preparedness with severe weather in the forecast for the next 24 hours

--Interim State Police Superintendent Jack Chambers says he'll do what it takes to fix problems identified...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia is under a State of Preparedness with severe weather in the forecast for the next 24 hours<br /><br />--Interim State Police Superintendent Jack Chambers says he'll do what it takes to fix problems identified within the agency<br /><br />--PEIA Finance Board has three plans for PEIA and will take those to stakeholder with meetings next week<br /><br />--In Sports: West Liberty advances to the D-II National Championship game<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>905</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-22-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-22-23--53294567</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Former State Police Superintendent Jan Cahill fires back at the Administration a day after leaving the post<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice signs four more bills into law before students at a Mason County school<br /><br />--The W.Va. Lottery unveils how I-Lottery would work when it's implemented<br /><br />--In Sports, Dan D'Antoni gets a contract extension at Marshall<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53294567</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:31:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53294567/podcast_3_22_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21813457" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Former State Police Superintendent Jan Cahill fires back at the Administration a day after leaving the post

--Governor Jim Justice signs four more bills into law before students at a Mason County school

--The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Former State Police Superintendent Jan Cahill fires back at the Administration a day after leaving the post<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice signs four more bills into law before students at a Mason County school<br /><br />--The W.Va. Lottery unveils how I-Lottery would work when it's implemented<br /><br />--In Sports, Dan D'Antoni gets a contract extension at Marshall<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-21-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-21-23--53280231</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A shakeup at the top of the W.Va. State Police and revelations of the allegations prompting an internal probe<br /><br />--There are now claims inmates in the Regional Jail were bribed to lie about jail conditions in an internal investigation<br /><br />--A leading lawmaker has asked for federal regualtors to examine use of CARES Act money by the Justice Administration<br /><br />--In Sports: The Glenville State women's basketball team is back into the D-II Final Four<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53280231</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:27:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53280231/podcast_3_21_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21720034" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A shakeup at the top of the W.Va. State Police and revelations of the allegations prompting an internal probe

--There are now claims inmates in the Regional Jail were bribed to lie about jail conditions in an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A shakeup at the top of the W.Va. State Police and revelations of the allegations prompting an internal probe<br /><br />--There are now claims inmates in the Regional Jail were bribed to lie about jail conditions in an internal investigation<br /><br />--A leading lawmaker has asked for federal regualtors to examine use of CARES Act money by the Justice Administration<br /><br />--In Sports: The Glenville State women's basketball team is back into the D-II Final Four<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>905</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-20-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-20-23--53261137</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A man charged in a 2021 murder is expected to stand trial today in Charleston<br /><br />--Governor Justice signs more bills from the regular session into law <br /><br />--Monongalia County school officials await results of an investigation into allegations of abuse of special needs students at a Morgantown elementary school<br /><br />--In Sports: celebrating state titles at four WV high schools this morning and WVU's women's basketball team is in search of another coach.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53261137</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:31:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53261137/podcast_3_20_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21598396" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A man charged in a 2021 murder is expected to stand trial today in Charleston

--Governor Justice signs more bills from the regular session into law 

--Monongalia County school officials await results of an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A man charged in a 2021 murder is expected to stand trial today in Charleston<br /><br />--Governor Justice signs more bills from the regular session into law <br /><br />--Monongalia County school officials await results of an investigation into allegations of abuse of special needs students at a Morgantown elementary school<br /><br />--In Sports: celebrating state titles at four WV high schools this morning and WVU's women's basketball team is in search of another coach.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>900</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-17-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-17-23--53233833</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The state's 21.5 percent tax cut is about to take effect<br /><br />--Senator Capito weighs in on bank struggles in the United States<br /><br />--The Parkersburg South basketball team continues to tradition of "Anna's Army"<br /><br />--In Sports, updates from the state tournament and the disappointing fall of the Mountaineers in the NCAA Tourney<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53233833</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:28:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53233833/podcast_3_17_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20424025" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The state's 21.5 percent tax cut is about to take effect

--Senator Capito weighs in on bank struggles in the United States

--The Parkersburg South basketball team continues to tradition of "Anna's Army"

--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The state's 21.5 percent tax cut is about to take effect<br /><br />--Senator Capito weighs in on bank struggles in the United States<br /><br />--The Parkersburg South basketball team continues to tradition of "Anna's Army"<br /><br />--In Sports, updates from the state tournament and the disappointing fall of the Mountaineers in the NCAA Tourney<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>851</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-16-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-16-23--53222655</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice fields questions about an investigation into serious allegations within the State Police and addresses reports of the sale of his coal company<br /><br />--Gas prices on the rise<br /><br />--Vendors spend a lot of time making the state tournament fan experience a good one<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU prepares to open up play in the NCAA Tournament]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53222655</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:27:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53222655/podcast_3_16_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21673009" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Governor Jim Justice fields questions about an investigation into serious allegations within the State Police and addresses reports of the sale of his coal company

--Gas prices on the rise

--Vendors spend a lot...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice fields questions about an investigation into serious allegations within the State Police and addresses reports of the sale of his coal company<br /><br />--Gas prices on the rise<br /><br />--Vendors spend a lot of time making the state tournament fan experience a good one<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU prepares to open up play in the NCAA Tournament]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>903</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-15-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-15-23--53209314</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Another West Virginian gets jail time for a role on January 6th<br /><br />--The DOH and law enforcement team up to crack down on speeding in work zones<br /><br />--WVU prepares to open play Thursday in the NCAA tournament<br /><br />--The boys state high school basketball tournament enters day 2<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53209314</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:26:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53209314/podcast_3_15_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22011589" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Another West Virginian gets jail time for a role on January 6th

--The DOH and law enforcement team up to crack down on speeding in work zones

--WVU prepares to open play Thursday in the NCAA tournament

--The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Another West Virginian gets jail time for a role on January 6th<br /><br />--The DOH and law enforcement team up to crack down on speeding in work zones<br /><br />--WVU prepares to open play Thursday in the NCAA tournament<br /><br />--The boys state high school basketball tournament enters day 2<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>918</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-14-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-14-23--53193016</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Snowfall across much of West Virginia as winter isn't quite done. <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is thrilled with the income tax cut from the session, but worries about the failure of a measure to give corrections officers a pay raise.<br /><br />--A Charleston fire fighter injured in the line of duty is released from the hospital<br /><br />--WVU men and women's basketball teams prepare for the NCAA and the boys state tourney starts today in Charleston.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53193016</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:26:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53193016/podcast_3_14_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21844180" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Snowfall across much of West Virginia as winter isn't quite done. 

--Governor Jim Justice is thrilled with the income tax cut from the session, but worries about the failure of a measure to give corrections...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Snowfall across much of West Virginia as winter isn't quite done. <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is thrilled with the income tax cut from the session, but worries about the failure of a measure to give corrections officers a pay raise.<br /><br />--A Charleston fire fighter injured in the line of duty is released from the hospital<br /><br />--WVU men and women's basketball teams prepare for the NCAA and the boys state tourney starts today in Charleston.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews this Morning 3-13-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-13-23--53181249</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Charleston fire fighter is injured in the line of duty<br /><br />--The House and Senate close out the 2023 Regular Legislative Session<br /><br />--One of our own prepares for a 50th year behind the microphone at the boys state basketball tournament<br /><br />--In sports both the WVU men and women land NCAA Tournament invites<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53181249</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:40:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53181249/podcast_3_13_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21605920" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A Charleston fire fighter is injured in the line of duty

--The House and Senate close out the 2023 Regular Legislative Session

--One of our own prepares for a 50th year behind the microphone at the boys state...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Charleston fire fighter is injured in the line of duty<br /><br />--The House and Senate close out the 2023 Regular Legislative Session<br /><br />--One of our own prepares for a 50th year behind the microphone at the boys state basketball tournament<br /><br />--In sports both the WVU men and women land NCAA Tournament invites<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>901</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-9-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-9-23--53146202</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />-Amtrak's Cardinal Line is impacted by a West Virginia derailment in Summers County<br /><br />--Child marriage act dies at the Legislature and a pay raise for lawmakers is up for amendments today<br /><br />--A green energy company believes its planned Jackson County location will be the model for the future<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU takes down Texas Tech and a classic at the girls state high school basketball tourney]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53146202</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:31:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53146202/podcast_3_9_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18287209" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

-Amtrak's Cardinal Line is impacted by a West Virginia derailment in Summers County

--Child marriage act dies at the Legislature and a pay raise for lawmakers is up for amendments today

--A green energy company...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />-Amtrak's Cardinal Line is impacted by a West Virginia derailment in Summers County<br /><br />--Child marriage act dies at the Legislature and a pay raise for lawmakers is up for amendments today<br /><br />--A green energy company believes its planned Jackson County location will be the model for the future<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU takes down Texas Tech and a classic at the girls state high school basketball tourney]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>762</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-8-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-8-23--53133128</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Justice signs the state income tax cut into law<br /><br />--A double-fatal wreck in Raleigh County results in murder charges<br /><br />--There are concerns from stake holders about plans to split the DHHR into three separate agencies<br /><br />--In Sports, the girl's state tournament continues and the boys regionals are underway.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53133128</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:25:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53133128/podcast_3_8_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22079305" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Governor Justice signs the state income tax cut into law

--A double-fatal wreck in Raleigh County results in murder charges

--There are concerns from stake holders about plans to split the DHHR into three...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Justice signs the state income tax cut into law<br /><br />--A double-fatal wreck in Raleigh County results in murder charges<br /><br />--There are concerns from stake holders about plans to split the DHHR into three separate agencies<br /><br />--In Sports, the girl's state tournament continues and the boys regionals are underway.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>920</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-7-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-7-23--53120292</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Justice to sign what is billed as the largest tax cut in state history today<br /><br />--Justice signs bill to divide DHHR into three agencies<br /><br />---A dramatic water rescue in Hampshire County saves a life<br /><br />--In Sports, the Girl's State HS Basketball Tourney starts today in Charleston.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53120292</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:57:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53120292/podcast_3_7_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21753265" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Governor Justice to sign what is billed as the largest tax cut in state history today

--Justice signs bill to divide DHHR into three agencies

---A dramatic water rescue in Hampshire County saves a life

--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Justice to sign what is billed as the largest tax cut in state history today<br /><br />--Justice signs bill to divide DHHR into three agencies<br /><br />---A dramatic water rescue in Hampshire County saves a life<br /><br />--In Sports, the Girl's State HS Basketball Tourney starts today in Charleston.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-6-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-6-23--53107902</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--House of Delegates advances bills on tax cuts, the budget and PEIA<br /><br />--Berkshire Hathaway breaks ground on green power plant at Ravenswood<br /><br />--A Boone County native will be the next Mountaineer<br /><br />--In Sports the Girls State Tourney starts this week, MEC crows the men's and women's basketball champs, and WVU advances to Kansas City on the strength of winning 3 out of 4.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53107902</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:25:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53107902/podcast_3_6_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21501838" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--House of Delegates advances bills on tax cuts, the budget and PEIA

--Berkshire Hathaway breaks ground on green power plant at Ravenswood

--A Boone County native will be the next Mountaineer

--In Sports the Girls...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--House of Delegates advances bills on tax cuts, the budget and PEIA<br /><br />--Berkshire Hathaway breaks ground on green power plant at Ravenswood<br /><br />--A Boone County native will be the next Mountaineer<br /><br />--In Sports the Girls State Tourney starts this week, MEC crows the men's and women's basketball champs, and WVU advances to Kansas City on the strength of winning 3 out of 4.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-3-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-3-23--53081506</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--There's severe weather in the forecast for West Virginia<br /><br />--Labor leaders hope to get more input on a PEIA fix in the House of Delegates<br /><br />--Human remains discovered in Morgantown while a body found in Mason County is a woman missing from the New River Gorge<br /><br />--In Sports, the brackets for the girls state tournament are set and the MEC conference tournament continues in Wheeling.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53081506</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:24:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53081506/podcast_3_3_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22008454" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--There's severe weather in the forecast for West Virginia

--Labor leaders hope to get more input on a PEIA fix in the House of Delegates

--Human remains discovered in Morgantown while a body found in Mason County...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--There's severe weather in the forecast for West Virginia<br /><br />--Labor leaders hope to get more input on a PEIA fix in the House of Delegates<br /><br />--Human remains discovered in Morgantown while a body found in Mason County is a woman missing from the New River Gorge<br /><br />--In Sports, the brackets for the girls state tournament are set and the MEC conference tournament continues in Wheeling.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-2-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-2-23--53069895</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Justice signs the Campus Carry Legislation<br /><br />--House ready to consider a budget bill with $4.6 billion in general revenue funding<br /><br />--Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta entertainment lineup is revealed<br /><br />--In sports, the brackets for the Girl's State Tourney continue to take shape and the MEC tournament is underway in Wheeling.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53069895</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:27:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53069895/podcast_3_2_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22803490" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Governor Justice signs the Campus Carry Legislation

--House ready to consider a budget bill with $4.6 billion in general revenue funding

--Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta entertainment lineup is revealed

--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Justice signs the Campus Carry Legislation<br /><br />--House ready to consider a budget bill with $4.6 billion in general revenue funding<br /><br />--Charleston's Sternwheel Regatta entertainment lineup is revealed<br /><br />--In sports, the brackets for the Girl's State Tourney continue to take shape and the MEC tournament is underway in Wheeling.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>951</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 3-1-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-3-1-23--52886837</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Lawmakers move ahead with more high profile legislation but a bill on locality pay is stopped dead<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is set to sign the Campus Carry Bill<br /><br />--U.S.Senator Shelley Moore Capito reacts to the federal response in East Palestine, Ohio<br /><br />--In Sports: The Girls Class AA state tourney bracket is set and boys basketball begins sectional play]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52886837</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:26:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52886837/podcast_3_1_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17650177" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Lawmakers move ahead with more high profile legislation but a bill on locality pay is stopped dead

--Governor Jim Justice is set to sign the Campus Carry Bill

--U.S.Senator Shelley Moore Capito reacts to the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Lawmakers move ahead with more high profile legislation but a bill on locality pay is stopped dead<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice is set to sign the Campus Carry Bill<br /><br />--U.S.Senator Shelley Moore Capito reacts to the federal response in East Palestine, Ohio<br /><br />--In Sports: The Girls Class AA state tourney bracket is set and boys basketball begins sectional play]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>736</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-28-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-28-23--52875557</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A state labor leader has reservations about PEIA and the House prepares to tackle a tax cut plan<br /><br />--There are some frightening facts about the next generation of drug use in West Virginia<br /><br />--Federal funding is on the way to Milton to tackle historic flooding problems<br /><br />--In Sports, a huge road win for the Mountaineers at Iowa State last night. Kyle Wiggs has all the days sports.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52875557</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:26:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52875557/podcast_2_28_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21332548" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A state labor leader has reservations about PEIA and the House prepares to tackle a tax cut plan

--There are some frightening facts about the next generation of drug use in West Virginia

--Federal funding is on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A state labor leader has reservations about PEIA and the House prepares to tackle a tax cut plan<br /><br />--There are some frightening facts about the next generation of drug use in West Virginia<br /><br />--Federal funding is on the way to Milton to tackle historic flooding problems<br /><br />--In Sports, a huge road win for the Mountaineers at Iowa State last night. Kyle Wiggs has all the days sports.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>889</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-27-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-27-23--52863940</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A Kentucky man has died on a mining job in Mingo County<br /><br />--Tax cuts, PEIA reforms, and a state employee pay raise advanced in the Legislature over the weekend<br /><br />--The House approves a memorial dedicated to West Virginians who have died in the War on Terror<br /><br />--In Sports, the Mountaineers have a road contest tonight at Iowa State and post season play starts in high school basketball]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52863940</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:26:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52863940/podcast_2_27_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21849823" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A Kentucky man has died on a mining job in Mingo County

--Tax cuts, PEIA reforms, and a state employee pay raise advanced in the Legislature over the weekend

--The House approves a memorial dedicated to West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A Kentucky man has died on a mining job in Mingo County<br /><br />--Tax cuts, PEIA reforms, and a state employee pay raise advanced in the Legislature over the weekend<br /><br />--The House approves a memorial dedicated to West Virginians who have died in the War on Terror<br /><br />--In Sports, the Mountaineers have a road contest tonight at Iowa State and post season play starts in high school basketball]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-24-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-24-23--52836603</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The House and Senate near agreement on a tax cut plan<br /><br />--A bill aims to increase the marriage age in West Virginia<br /><br />--A group is seeking a federal investigation into a high number of deaths at the Southern Regional Jail<br /><br />--In Sports, #1 Morgantown knocks off #2 George Washington and Marshall vies for the Sunbelt Conference title tonight]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52836603</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:28:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52836603/podcast_2_24_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22337002" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--The House and Senate near agreement on a tax cut plan

--A bill aims to increase the marriage age in West Virginia

--A group is seeking a federal investigation into a high number of deaths at the Southern Regional...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The House and Senate near agreement on a tax cut plan<br /><br />--A bill aims to increase the marriage age in West Virginia<br /><br />--A group is seeking a federal investigation into a high number of deaths at the Southern Regional Jail<br /><br />--In Sports, #1 Morgantown knocks off #2 George Washington and Marshall vies for the Sunbelt Conference title tonight]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>931</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-23-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-23-23--52824579</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--An overnight shooting claims a life in Huntington<br /><br />--A woman is sentenced to prison time for buying a gun used in the murder of a Nicholas County deputy<br /><br />--Senator Manchin warns state lawmakers to be careful with tax cuts and dealing with the state surplus funds<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall wins again on the road and a heart breaker Wednesday night for the Mountaineer women.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52824579</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:01:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52824579/podcast_3_23_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21057295" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--An overnight shooting claims a life in Huntington

--A woman is sentenced to prison time for buying a gun used in the murder of a Nicholas County deputy

--Senator Manchin warns state lawmakers to be careful with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--An overnight shooting claims a life in Huntington<br /><br />--A woman is sentenced to prison time for buying a gun used in the murder of a Nicholas County deputy<br /><br />--Senator Manchin warns state lawmakers to be careful with tax cuts and dealing with the state surplus funds<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall wins again on the road and a heart breaker Wednesday night for the Mountaineer women.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>878</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-22-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-22-23--52811460</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The House approves the Campus Carry bill following emotional debate on both sides<br /><br />--A pay raise for state workers is modified and moving in the Senate<br /><br />--A Logan man charged with sexual assault of underage girls will have his case presented to a Grand Jury<br /><br />--In Sports: High School hoops are headed toward the post season and Marshall is on the road at JMU tonight.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52811460</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:25:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52811460/podcast_2_22_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19001989" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--The House approves the Campus Carry bill following emotional debate on both sides

--A pay raise for state workers is modified and moving in the Senate

--A Logan man charged with sexual assault of underage girls...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The House approves the Campus Carry bill following emotional debate on both sides<br /><br />--A pay raise for state workers is modified and moving in the Senate<br /><br />--A Logan man charged with sexual assault of underage girls will have his case presented to a Grand Jury<br /><br />--In Sports: High School hoops are headed toward the post season and Marshall is on the road at JMU tonight.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>792</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-21-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-21-23--52800013</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Charleston Police have made a quick arrest in the murder of a woman who sat on her porch Sunday<br /><br />--The controversial campus carry legislation is up for passage in the House today<br /><br />--The Legislature pays tribute to the Old Guard which is assigned to provide the honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU takes down Oklahoma State at home and readies for two tough road games]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52800013</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:25:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52800013/podcast_2_21_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21641032" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Charleston Police have made a quick arrest in the murder of a woman who sat on her porch Sunday

--The controversial campus carry legislation is up for passage in the House today

--The Legislature pays tribute to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Charleston Police have made a quick arrest in the murder of a woman who sat on her porch Sunday<br /><br />--The controversial campus carry legislation is up for passage in the House today<br /><br />--The Legislature pays tribute to the Old Guard which is assigned to provide the honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU takes down Oklahoma State at home and readies for two tough road games]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-20-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-20-23--52788470</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Charleston woman is shot dead while sitting on her porch<br /><br />--Fayette County Sheriff says rude and hurtful comments force the shutdown of their presence on social media<br /><br />--Tax cut conversations continue at the State Capitol. <br /><br />--In Sports: The Daytona 500 was extended due to a huge crash and WVU readies for tonight's game vs. Oklahoma State]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52788470</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:30:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52788470/podcast_2_20_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21633508" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A Charleston woman is shot dead while sitting on her porch

--Fayette County Sheriff says rude and hurtful comments force the shutdown of their presence on social media

--Tax cut conversations continue at the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Charleston woman is shot dead while sitting on her porch<br /><br />--Fayette County Sheriff says rude and hurtful comments force the shutdown of their presence on social media<br /><br />--Tax cut conversations continue at the State Capitol. <br /><br />--In Sports: The Daytona 500 was extended due to a huge crash and WVU readies for tonight's game vs. Oklahoma State]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-17-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-17-23--52766179</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A flood warning has been extended for much of West Virginia until 12:30 as the state deals with high water this morning<br /><br />--State officials hope the additional water will help to speed the dissipation of contaminated water on the Ohio River from the East Palestine, OH derailment<br /><br />--Anger over a charter school in Kanawha County boils over<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall has a comeback victory for the ages.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52766179</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:17:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52766179/podcast_2_17_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21713137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A flood warning has been extended for much of West Virginia until 12:30 as the state deals with high water this morning

--State officials hope the additional water will help to speed the dissipation of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A flood warning has been extended for much of West Virginia until 12:30 as the state deals with high water this morning<br /><br />--State officials hope the additional water will help to speed the dissipation of contaminated water on the Ohio River from the East Palestine, OH derailment<br /><br />--Anger over a charter school in Kanawha County boils over<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall has a comeback victory for the ages.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>905</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-16-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-16-23--52752894</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Weather conditions are changing and helping to diminish the chance for forest fires in W.Va. <br /><br />--A bill to allow for concealed carry of firearms on college campuses in West Virginia advances<br /><br />--The state Senate approves a funding package for development of the Form Energy site after extended debate<br /><br />--In Sports the Mountaineer women get another key victory and the new MetroNews Power Index is out<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52752894</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:28:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52752894/podcast_2_16_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22419766" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Weather conditions are changing and helping to diminish the chance for forest fires in W.Va. 

--A bill to allow for concealed carry of firearms on college campuses in West Virginia advances

--The state Senate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Weather conditions are changing and helping to diminish the chance for forest fires in W.Va. <br /><br />--A bill to allow for concealed carry of firearms on college campuses in West Virginia advances<br /><br />--The state Senate approves a funding package for development of the Form Energy site after extended debate<br /><br />--In Sports the Mountaineer women get another key victory and the new MetroNews Power Index is out<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>935</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-15-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-15-23--52740229</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A public hearing is set for campus carry legislation today in Charleston<br /><br />--Lawmakers advanced PEIA repairs and are working on a bill to improve early childhood reading skills<br /><br />--The DEP is monitoring water quality on the Ohio River after an Ohio train derailment<br /><br />--In Sports: a record setting performance last night in high school basketball<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52740229</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:27:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52740229/podcast_2_15_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18766237" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A public hearing is set for campus carry legislation today in Charleston

--Lawmakers advanced PEIA repairs and are working on a bill to improve early childhood reading skills

--The DEP is monitoring water quality...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A public hearing is set for campus carry legislation today in Charleston<br /><br />--Lawmakers advanced PEIA repairs and are working on a bill to improve early childhood reading skills<br /><br />--The DEP is monitoring water quality on the Ohio River after an Ohio train derailment<br /><br />--In Sports: a record setting performance last night in high school basketball<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>782</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-14-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-14-23--52725985</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams touts the future of his town in his State of the City Address<br /><br />--The Legislature and Governor Jim Justice are talking tax cuts<br /><br />--A WVU student group voices opposition to campus carry legislation<br /><br />--In Sports, road woes continue for the Mountaineers]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52725985</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:31:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52725985/podcast_2_14_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22074916" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams touts the future of his town in his State of the City Address

--The Legislature and Governor Jim Justice are talking tax cuts

--A WVU student group voices opposition to campus carry...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams touts the future of his town in his State of the City Address<br /><br />--The Legislature and Governor Jim Justice are talking tax cuts<br /><br />--A WVU student group voices opposition to campus carry legislation<br /><br />--In Sports, road woes continue for the Mountaineers]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>920</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-13-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-13-23--52715204</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia American Water monitors Ohio River water quality after Ohio train derailment<br /><br />--Tax policy with some leading national experts will be on the agenda for the Governor today in Charleston<br /><br />--Celebrations today at WV International Yeager Airport of what would have been Chuck Yeager's 100th birthday<br /><br />--In Sports: The Chiefs make a comeback to beat the Eagles in the Superbowl.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52715204</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:24:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52715204/podcast_2_13_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21474250" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--West Virginia American Water monitors Ohio River water quality after Ohio train derailment

--Tax policy with some leading national experts will be on the agenda for the Governor today in Charleston

--Celebrations...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginia American Water monitors Ohio River water quality after Ohio train derailment<br /><br />--Tax policy with some leading national experts will be on the agenda for the Governor today in Charleston<br /><br />--Celebrations today at WV International Yeager Airport of what would have been Chuck Yeager's 100th birthday<br /><br />--In Sports: The Chiefs make a comeback to beat the Eagles in the Superbowl.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>895</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-10-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-10-23--52691879</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />---High winds cause big problems in parts of West Virginia<br /><br />---A Logan business owner is arrested on charges of sexually assaulting children<br /><br />---A Morgantown singer prepares to play on a legendary stage in Nashville tonight<br /><br />---In Sports, Marshall gets another road win and it's Super Bowl weekend]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52691879</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:26:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52691879/podcast_2_10_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21588364" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

---High winds cause big problems in parts of West Virginia

---A Logan business owner is arrested on charges of sexually assaulting children

---A Morgantown singer prepares to play on a legendary stage in Nashville...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />---High winds cause big problems in parts of West Virginia<br /><br />---A Logan business owner is arrested on charges of sexually assaulting children<br /><br />---A Morgantown singer prepares to play on a legendary stage in Nashville tonight<br /><br />---In Sports, Marshall gets another road win and it's Super Bowl weekend]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>900</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-9-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-9-23--52680306</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The W.Va. Senate rolls out and passes its proposal for income tax cuts<br /><br />--The Superintendent of Logan County Schools gives an update on progress there since a state BOE takeover<br /><br />--Fire causes major damage to a Fairmont hotel<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU gets an extremely important victory over Iowa State]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52680306</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:27:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52680306/podcast_2_9_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21507481" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The W.Va. Senate rolls out and passes its proposal for income tax cuts

--The Superintendent of Logan County Schools gives an update on progress there since a state BOE takeover

--Fire causes major damage to a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The W.Va. Senate rolls out and passes its proposal for income tax cuts<br /><br />--The Superintendent of Logan County Schools gives an update on progress there since a state BOE takeover<br /><br />--Fire causes major damage to a Fairmont hotel<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU gets an extremely important victory over Iowa State]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-8-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-8-23--52669076</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /> <br />--Reaction to President Biden's State of the Union Address from West Virginia leaders<br /><br />--Governor's Chief of Staff defends administration's use of CARES Act funds<br /><br />--The Hope Scholarship hits a little different in the Eastern Panhandle<br /><br />--In Sports; a key game tonight between the Mountaineers and Iowa State<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52669076</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:26:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52669076/podcast_2_8_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21550744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
 
--Reaction to President Biden's State of the Union Address from West Virginia leaders

--Governor's Chief of Staff defends administration's use of CARES Act funds

--The Hope Scholarship hits a little different in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /> <br />--Reaction to President Biden's State of the Union Address from West Virginia leaders<br /><br />--Governor's Chief of Staff defends administration's use of CARES Act funds<br /><br />--The Hope Scholarship hits a little different in the Eastern Panhandle<br /><br />--In Sports; a key game tonight between the Mountaineers and Iowa State<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>898</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-7-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-7-23--52658919</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--PSC temporarily rejects rate increase request by Appalachian Power<br /><br />--Morgantown Police Chief answers questions in a use of force incident<br /><br />--Bill advancing which would increase the penalty for the death of a first responder<br /><br />--In Sports: the Par-Mar Shootout continues at West Virginia State University]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52658919</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:31:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52658919/podcast_2_7_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18623281" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--PSC temporarily rejects rate increase request by Appalachian Power

--Morgantown Police Chief answers questions in a use of force incident

--Bill advancing which would increase the penalty for the death of a first...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--PSC temporarily rejects rate increase request by Appalachian Power<br /><br />--Morgantown Police Chief answers questions in a use of force incident<br /><br />--Bill advancing which would increase the penalty for the death of a first responder<br /><br />--In Sports: the Par-Mar Shootout continues at West Virginia State University]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>776</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-6-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-6-23--52648530</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The boyfriend of a woman charged with murdering an infant says there's more to the story<br /><br />---Lawmakers ready to consider a measure to allocate $105 Million in state funding for a battery plant in Hancock County<br /><br />---The Ways and Means Committee will meet in West Virginia today.<br /><br />---In Sports: WVU mashes Oklahoma and Marshall stumbles against the Ragin' Cajuns]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648530</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:30:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52648530/podcast_2_6_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18181246" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--The boyfriend of a woman charged with murdering an infant says there's more to the story

---Lawmakers ready to consider a measure to allocate $105 Million in state funding for a battery plant in Hancock County...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--The boyfriend of a woman charged with murdering an infant says there's more to the story<br /><br />---Lawmakers ready to consider a measure to allocate $105 Million in state funding for a battery plant in Hancock County<br /><br />---The Ways and Means Committee will meet in West Virginia today.<br /><br />---In Sports: WVU mashes Oklahoma and Marshall stumbles against the Ragin' Cajuns]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>758</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-3-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-3-23--52625892</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Anger among those opposed to a ban on gender affirming surgery for children in W.Va<br /><br />.--The Senate advances a bill creating tighter restrictions on tobacco use in the state<br /><br />--Herbert Hoover High School is nearing completion after the old school was destroyed in the 2016 flood<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall grabs a road with at Appalachian State and WVU prepares for a struggling Oklahoma team]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52625892</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:28:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52625892/podcast_2_3_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18462142" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Anger among those opposed to a ban on gender affirming surgery for children in W.Va

.--The Senate advances a bill creating tighter restrictions on tobacco use in the state

--Herbert Hoover High School is nearing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Anger among those opposed to a ban on gender affirming surgery for children in W.Va<br /><br />.--The Senate advances a bill creating tighter restrictions on tobacco use in the state<br /><br />--Herbert Hoover High School is nearing completion after the old school was destroyed in the 2016 flood<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall grabs a road with at Appalachian State and WVU prepares for a struggling Oklahoma team]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>770</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-2-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-2-23--52614138</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The state's only abortion clinic is taking the state to court over an abortion ban<br /><br />--Parkersburg Police hope volunteers will help this weekend in the search for a missing woman<br /><br />--A former administrative law judge is awarded $2.2 Million after claiming she was the target of retaliation <br /><br />--In Sports: The new MetroNews Power Index is out and the Mountaineer women fall to Texas.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52614138</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:32:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52614138/podcast_2_2_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22157053" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The state's only abortion clinic is taking the state to court over an abortion ban

--Parkersburg Police hope volunteers will help this weekend in the search for a missing woman

--A former administrative law judge...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The state's only abortion clinic is taking the state to court over an abortion ban<br /><br />--Parkersburg Police hope volunteers will help this weekend in the search for a missing woman<br /><br />--A former administrative law judge is awarded $2.2 Million after claiming she was the target of retaliation <br /><br />--In Sports: The new MetroNews Power Index is out and the Mountaineer women fall to Texas.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>924</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 2-1-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-2-1-23--52603951</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning;<br /><br />--Another wintry day in West Virginia<br /><br />--Governor Justice ramps up the rhetoric building support for his tax cut plan<br /><br />--Form Energy says it will be a good investment for West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU falls on the road to TCU and the WVU football schedule for 2023 is out]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52603951</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:31:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52603951/podcast_2_1_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21851077" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning;

--Another wintry day in West Virginia

--Governor Justice ramps up the rhetoric building support for his tax cut plan

--Form Energy says it will be a good investment for West Virginia

--In Sports: WVU falls on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning;<br /><br />--Another wintry day in West Virginia<br /><br />--Governor Justice ramps up the rhetoric building support for his tax cut plan<br /><br />--Form Energy says it will be a good investment for West Virginia<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU falls on the road to TCU and the WVU football schedule for 2023 is out]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-31-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-31-23--52593033</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A winter weather advisory across much of the state with a mix of rain/sleet/snow<br /><br />--Lawmakers consider a bill to ban gender transitioning surgery for minors in West Virginia<br /><br />--A bill would call for In God We Trust to be posted in all school and college buildings in the Mountain State<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU tries to get the season sweep of TCU tonight]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52593033</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:33:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52593033/podcast_1_31_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21568300" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A winter weather advisory across much of the state with a mix of rain/sleet/snow

--Lawmakers consider a bill to ban gender transitioning surgery for minors in West Virginia

--A bill would call for In God We Trust...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A winter weather advisory across much of the state with a mix of rain/sleet/snow<br /><br />--Lawmakers consider a bill to ban gender transitioning surgery for minors in West Virginia<br /><br />--A bill would call for In God We Trust to be posted in all school and college buildings in the Mountain State<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU tries to get the season sweep of TCU tonight]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>899</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  1-30-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-30-23--52581961</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews this Morning: <br /><br />--A student is found dead on the Marshall campus, but foul play is not suspected<br /><br />--A Ripley boy is in custody charged with threatening to shoot up a school<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice hits the road again to tout his tax cut plan which is parked in the state Senate. <br /><br />--in Sports, it will be Kansas City and Philadelphia in the Superbowl.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52581961</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:27:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52581961/podcast_1_30_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21845434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews this Morning: 

--A student is found dead on the Marshall campus, but foul play is not suspected

--A Ripley boy is in custody charged with threatening to shoot up a school

--Governor Jim Justice hits the road again to tout his tax...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews this Morning: <br /><br />--A student is found dead on the Marshall campus, but foul play is not suspected<br /><br />--A Ripley boy is in custody charged with threatening to shoot up a school<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice hits the road again to tout his tax cut plan which is parked in the state Senate. <br /><br />--in Sports, it will be Kansas City and Philadelphia in the Superbowl.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-27-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-27-23--52559725</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Sentencing today for a Morgantown man involved in January 6th<br /><br />--Governor Justice heads to Wheeling to tout his tax cut plan and to dedicate a new highway project<br /><br />--Operators of the region's power grid face lawmakers to explain the lack of power during the cold Christmas weekend<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall falls in double-overtime to Louisiana Monroe<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52559725</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:24:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52559725/podcast_1_27_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21486163" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Sentencing today for a Morgantown man involved in January 6th

--Governor Justice heads to Wheeling to tout his tax cut plan and to dedicate a new highway project

--Operators of the region's power grid face...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Sentencing today for a Morgantown man involved in January 6th<br /><br />--Governor Justice heads to Wheeling to tout his tax cut plan and to dedicate a new highway project<br /><br />--Operators of the region's power grid face lawmakers to explain the lack of power during the cold Christmas weekend<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall falls in double-overtime to Louisiana Monroe<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-26-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-26-23--52549766</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Fire destroys an apartment building in Charleston<br /><br />--Winter weather is moving into West Virginia with a snow/rain mix becoming all snow later in the day<br /><br />--Lawmakers advance a bill to arm teachers and address transfers in high school sports<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU gets a huge lift from the bench to beat Texas Tech]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52549766</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:31:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52549766/podcast_1_26_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22317565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Fire destroys an apartment building in Charleston

--Winter weather is moving into West Virginia with a snow/rain mix becoming all snow later in the day

--Lawmakers advance a bill to arm teachers and address...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Fire destroys an apartment building in Charleston<br /><br />--Winter weather is moving into West Virginia with a snow/rain mix becoming all snow later in the day<br /><br />--Lawmakers advance a bill to arm teachers and address transfers in high school sports<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU gets a huge lift from the bench to beat Texas Tech]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-25-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-25-23--52538625</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Campus carry legislation advances at the state house<br /><br />--Legislation to limit the Governor's power in a state of emergency advances<br /><br />--Berkeley County Sheriff fires back at critics of how he handled a recent accident involving his daughter<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU and Texas Tech square off tonight in Lubbock<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52538625</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:53:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52538625/podcast_1_25_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21333175" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Campus carry legislation advances at the state house

--Legislation to limit the Governor's power in a state of emergency advances

--Berkeley County Sheriff fires back at critics of how he handled a recent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Campus carry legislation advances at the state house<br /><br />--Legislation to limit the Governor's power in a state of emergency advances<br /><br />--Berkeley County Sheriff fires back at critics of how he handled a recent accident involving his daughter<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU and Texas Tech square off tonight in Lubbock<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>889</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-24-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-24-23--52527825</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A shooting on the WVU campus is underway<br /><br />--There will soon be two proposals in play at the Capitol to cut the state's income tax<br /><br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams seems to indicate he's interested in a run for Governor<br /><br />--In Sports, Neal Brown meets the media on a variety of topics]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52527825</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:32:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52527825/podcast_1_24_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22148275" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A shooting on the WVU campus is underway

--There will soon be two proposals in play at the Capitol to cut the state's income tax

--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams seems to indicate he's interested in a run for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A shooting on the WVU campus is underway<br /><br />--There will soon be two proposals in play at the Capitol to cut the state's income tax<br /><br />--Huntington Mayor Steve Williams seems to indicate he's interested in a run for Governor<br /><br />--In Sports, Neal Brown meets the media on a variety of topics]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>923</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-23-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-23-23--52515749</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--There could be some slick roads in parts of the Mountain State this morning<br /><br />--Three more W.Va. college presidents raise opposition to campus concealed carry<br /><br />--A new facility in Morgantown will need exponentially more milk from West Virginia dairy farms<br /><br />--Sports: the NFC and AFC Championship games in the NFL are set.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52515749</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:31:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52515749/podcast_1_23_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21955786" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--There could be some slick roads in parts of the Mountain State this morning

--Three more W.Va. college presidents raise opposition to campus concealed carry

--A new facility in Morgantown will need exponentially...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--There could be some slick roads in parts of the Mountain State this morning<br /><br />--Three more W.Va. college presidents raise opposition to campus concealed carry<br /><br />--A new facility in Morgantown will need exponentially more milk from West Virginia dairy farms<br /><br />--Sports: the NFC and AFC Championship games in the NFL are set.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-20-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-20-23--52492560</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A Mannington Police Officer charged with attacking a man is fired<br /><br />--Lawmakers hear more about jail staffing woes in West Virginia<br /><br />--Senator Amy Grady, a school teacher, talks about a new bill to provide classroom assistance at the elementary level<br /><br />--In Sports, Marshall gets a win on the road at Texas State in conference play]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52492560</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:24:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52492560/podcast_1_20_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21803425" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A Mannington Police Officer charged with attacking a man is fired

--Lawmakers hear more about jail staffing woes in West Virginia

--Senator Amy Grady, a school teacher, talks about a new bill to provide classroom...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A Mannington Police Officer charged with attacking a man is fired<br /><br />--Lawmakers hear more about jail staffing woes in West Virginia<br /><br />--Senator Amy Grady, a school teacher, talks about a new bill to provide classroom assistance at the elementary level<br /><br />--In Sports, Marshall gets a win on the road at Texas State in conference play]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-19-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-19-23--52482983</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The House overwhelmingly passes the Governor's income tax cut<br /><br />--Campus carry legislation is back on the agenda in Charleston<br /><br />--Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announces a settlement with Walgreens over the opioid epidemic<br /><br />--In Sports, the Mountaineers get that first Big XII victory over TCU]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52482983</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:25:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52482983/podcast_1_19_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21279253" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The House overwhelmingly passes the Governor's income tax cut

--Campus carry legislation is back on the agenda in Charleston

--Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announces a settlement with Walgreens over the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The House overwhelmingly passes the Governor's income tax cut<br /><br />--Campus carry legislation is back on the agenda in Charleston<br /><br />--Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announces a settlement with Walgreens over the opioid epidemic<br /><br />--In Sports, the Mountaineers get that first Big XII victory over TCU]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>887</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-18-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-18-23--52471816</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A bill to split the DHHR into three agencies is moving in the House of Delegates<br /><br />--Governor Justice is positive for Covid again<br /><br />--A Kanawha County teenager gets the maximum sentence for the murders of four members of his family<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall in action tonight.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52471816</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:27:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52471816/podcast_1_18_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21533815" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A bill to split the DHHR into three agencies is moving in the House of Delegates

--Governor Justice is positive for Covid again

--A Kanawha County teenager gets the maximum sentence for the murders of four...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A bill to split the DHHR into three agencies is moving in the House of Delegates<br /><br />--Governor Justice is positive for Covid again<br /><br />--A Kanawha County teenager gets the maximum sentence for the murders of four members of his family<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU and Marshall in action tonight.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>898</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-17-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-17-23--52461441</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Lawmakers examine how best to shore up PEIA<br /><br />--A Kanawha County teen will be sentenced today for the murders of four family members<br /><br />--CAMC says large health systems acquiring small, rural hospitals is a national trend that will continue<br /><br />--In Sports, new coaching staff changes for WVU basketball and football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52461441</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:24:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52461441/podcast_1_17_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21175171" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Lawmakers examine how best to shore up PEIA

--A Kanawha County teen will be sentenced today for the murders of four family members

--CAMC says large health systems acquiring small, rural hospitals is a national...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Lawmakers examine how best to shore up PEIA<br /><br />--A Kanawha County teen will be sentenced today for the murders of four family members<br /><br />--CAMC says large health systems acquiring small, rural hospitals is a national trend that will continue<br /><br />--In Sports, new coaching staff changes for WVU basketball and football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-16-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-16-23--52451893</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.<br /><br />--Lawmakers back in Charleston for week two of the Legislative session<br /><br />--Two fatal accidents in Fayette County and a fatal fire from the weekend in Huntington<br /><br />.--In Sports, WVU women get their first win in history over Baylor]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52451893</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:24:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52451893/podcast_1_16_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21328786" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

--Lawmakers back in Charleston for week two of the Legislative session

--Two fatal accidents in Fayette County and a fatal fire from the weekend in Huntington

.--In Sports,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.<br /><br />--Lawmakers back in Charleston for week two of the Legislative session<br /><br />--Two fatal accidents in Fayette County and a fatal fire from the weekend in Huntington<br /><br />.--In Sports, WVU women get their first win in history over Baylor]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>889</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-13-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-13-23--52430699</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A winter weather advisory is underway for much of the Mountain State today<br /><br />--The House quickly advances the Governor's income tax cut plan, the Senate will be the real test<br /><br />--Governor Justice talks about the possibility of a run for U.S. Senate<br /><br />--In sports: Marshall wins again and a departure from the WVU basketball coaching staff]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52430699</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:25:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52430699/podcast_1_13_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21873649" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--A winter weather advisory is underway for much of the Mountain State today

--The House quickly advances the Governor's income tax cut plan, the Senate will be the real test

--Governor Justice talks about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A winter weather advisory is underway for much of the Mountain State today<br /><br />--The House quickly advances the Governor's income tax cut plan, the Senate will be the real test<br /><br />--Governor Justice talks about the possibility of a run for U.S. Senate<br /><br />--In sports: Marshall wins again and a departure from the WVU basketball coaching staff]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-12-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-12-23--52420976</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice proposes a 50 percent cut to the state's personal income tax<br /><br />--The State Senate moves quickly passing 24 bills on Day 1 of the Legislative Session<br /><br />--An officer involved shooting in Charleston leaves a suspect dead<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU falls at home to Baylor to go 0-3 in league play.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52420976</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:24:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52420976/podcast_1_12_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21370795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--Governor Jim Justice proposes a 50 percent cut to the state's personal income tax

--The State Senate moves quickly passing 24 bills on Day 1 of the Legislative Session

--An officer involved shooting in Charleston...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice proposes a 50 percent cut to the state's personal income tax<br /><br />--The State Senate moves quickly passing 24 bills on Day 1 of the Legislative Session<br /><br />--An officer involved shooting in Charleston leaves a suspect dead<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU falls at home to Baylor to go 0-3 in league play.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-11-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-11-23--52410601</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The 60 day regular Legislative Session starts today in Charleston<br /><br />--Republicans have an historically large majority going into today's session<br /><br />--Mac Warner joins the growing field of GOP candidates wanting to become Governor<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU prepares to take on Baylor<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52410601</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:24:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52410601/podcast_1_11_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21559522" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 

--The 60 day regular Legislative Session starts today in Charleston

--Republicans have an historically large majority going into today's session

--Mac Warner joins the growing field of GOP candidates wanting to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The 60 day regular Legislative Session starts today in Charleston<br /><br />--Republicans have an historically large majority going into today's session<br /><br />--Mac Warner joins the growing field of GOP candidates wanting to become Governor<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU prepares to take on Baylor<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>899</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-10-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-10-23--52400177</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Bill Gates eyes West Virginia for future nuclear production<br /><br />--West Virginia's surplus revenues are no fluke and keep growing<br /><br />--Emergency Services in West Virginia are asking lawmakers for help<br /><br />--In Sports, Georgia whips TCU for the National Title in college football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52400177</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:31:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52400177/podcast_1_10_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22848007" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--Bill Gates eyes West Virginia for future nuclear production

--West Virginia's surplus revenues are no fluke and keep growing

--Emergency Services in West Virginia are asking lawmakers for help

--In Sports,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Bill Gates eyes West Virginia for future nuclear production<br /><br />--West Virginia's surplus revenues are no fluke and keep growing<br /><br />--Emergency Services in West Virginia are asking lawmakers for help<br /><br />--In Sports, Georgia whips TCU for the National Title in college football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>952</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-9-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-9-23--52390027</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The reform of PEIA is pushed back to the top of the priority list by the West Virginia Legislature<br />--Raleigh County Schools will restart from the holiday break--nearly a week late due to water issues<br />--The reward for information on what happened to a Wood County woman who hasn't been seen since Dec. 4 has been increased<br />--In Sports: TCU and Georgia play for the National Championship tonight and WVU gets another prospect out of the transfer portal<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52390027</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:30:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52390027/podcast_1_9_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21252919" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The reform of PEIA is pushed back to the top of the priority list by the West Virginia Legislature
--Raleigh County Schools will restart from the holiday break--nearly a week late due to water issues
--The reward...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The reform of PEIA is pushed back to the top of the priority list by the West Virginia Legislature<br />--Raleigh County Schools will restart from the holiday break--nearly a week late due to water issues<br />--The reward for information on what happened to a Wood County woman who hasn't been seen since Dec. 4 has been increased<br />--In Sports: TCU and Georgia play for the National Championship tonight and WVU gets another prospect out of the transfer portal<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-6-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-6-23--52369001</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Wheeling Hospital will no longer treat PEIA patients starting in July due to low reimbursement rates<br />--A testy hearing before the Kanawha County Commission over a trucking company blamed for a chemicial spill back in August<br />--West Virginia's ban on transgender athletes competing in female sports is upheld by a federal judge<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls on the road and a couple of big high school basketball games on Thursday night.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52369001</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:28:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52369001/podcast_1_6_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22298755" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Wheeling Hospital will no longer treat PEIA patients starting in July due to low reimbursement rates
--A testy hearing before the Kanawha County Commission over a trucking company blamed for a chemicial spill back...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Wheeling Hospital will no longer treat PEIA patients starting in July due to low reimbursement rates<br />--A testy hearing before the Kanawha County Commission over a trucking company blamed for a chemicial spill back in August<br />--West Virginia's ban on transgender athletes competing in female sports is upheld by a federal judge<br />--In Sports: Marshall falls on the road and a couple of big high school basketball games on Thursday night.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>929</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-5-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-5-23--52360013</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Justice says he plans to propose the biggest tax cut in state history<br />--House leader says division of DHHR may set the tone for the Legislative Session<br />--W.Va. Congressional representatives back McCarthy for Speaker, but he doesn't have the job yet<br />--In Sports, a huge matchup of #1 vs #2 in high school basketball tonight.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52360013</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:28:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52360013/podcast_1_5_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21602785" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Justice says he plans to propose the biggest tax cut in state history
--House leader says division of DHHR may set the tone for the Legislative Session
--W.Va. Congressional representatives back McCarthy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Justice says he plans to propose the biggest tax cut in state history<br />--House leader says division of DHHR may set the tone for the Legislative Session<br />--W.Va. Congressional representatives back McCarthy for Speaker, but he doesn't have the job yet<br />--In Sports, a huge matchup of #1 vs #2 in high school basketball tonight.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>900</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-4-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-4-23--52350423</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Senate Leaders continue to raise concerns about the state of the DHHR<br />--House Leaders ready to tackle income tax reductions during session<br />--Mon Power rates will increase to cover the rising cost of coal<br />--In Sports:  The family of Damar Hamlin releases information on his condition<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52350423</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:39:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52350423/podcast_1_4_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21683041" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Senate Leaders continue to raise concerns about the state of the DHHR
--House Leaders ready to tackle income tax reductions during session
--Mon Power rates will increase to cover the rising cost of coal
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Senate Leaders continue to raise concerns about the state of the DHHR<br />--House Leaders ready to tackle income tax reductions during session<br />--Mon Power rates will increase to cover the rising cost of coal<br />--In Sports:  The family of Damar Hamlin releases information on his condition<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>904</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 1-3-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-3-23--52340885</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52340885</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:46:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52340885/podcast_1_3_23_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20405842" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>851</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  1-2-23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-1-2-23--52332251</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52332251</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 11:23:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52332251/metronews_this_morning_1_2_23.mp3" length="18007567" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>751</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-30-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-30-22--52313246</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The sprawling DHHR could be broken into three separate state agencies<br />--A shakeup in the House leadership team ahead of the regular session<br />--Recapping 2022 with a look at the fallout from January 6<br />--In Sports: Marshall wins its first ever Sun Belt Conference game over Appalachian State<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52313246</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:23:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52313246/podcast_12_30_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17862103" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--The sprawling DHHR could be broken into three separate state agencies
--A shakeup in the House leadership team ahead of the regular session
--Recapping 2022 with a look at the fallout from January 6
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--The sprawling DHHR could be broken into three separate state agencies<br />--A shakeup in the House leadership team ahead of the regular session<br />--Recapping 2022 with a look at the fallout from January 6<br />--In Sports: Marshall wins its first ever Sun Belt Conference game over Appalachian State<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>745</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-29-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-29-22--52305049</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr says his body will spearhead major tax reform when the session starts<br />--Census shows finally shows some positive trends about W.Va. population<br />--Social Security recipients are about to get the biggest increase most of them have ever experienced<br />--In Sports:  Some wild finishes in Wednesday's bowl games<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52305049</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:28:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52305049/podcast_12_29_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18200683" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr says his body will spearhead major tax reform when the session starts
--Census shows finally shows some positive trends about W.Va. population
--Social Security recipients are about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr says his body will spearhead major tax reform when the session starts<br />--Census shows finally shows some positive trends about W.Va. population<br />--Social Security recipients are about to get the biggest increase most of them have ever experienced<br />--In Sports:  Some wild finishes in Wednesday's bowl games<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>759</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-28-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-28-22--52296864</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Justice says his proposed budget will be flat, but a leading lawmaker says tax reform discussion isn't over<br />--Concerns grow as water lines break across the state<br />--A disturbing set of charges against several students at Ripley High School<br />--In Sports: Kyle Wiggs has a recap/preview of all the college bowl games<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52296864</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 11:33:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52296864/podcast_12_28_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17929192" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Governor Justice says his proposed budget will be flat, but a leading lawmaker says tax reform discussion isn't over
--Concerns grow as water lines break across the state
--A disturbing set of charges against...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Governor Justice says his proposed budget will be flat, but a leading lawmaker says tax reform discussion isn't over<br />--Concerns grow as water lines break across the state<br />--A disturbing set of charges against several students at Ripley High School<br />--In Sports: Kyle Wiggs has a recap/preview of all the college bowl games<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>747</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-27-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-27-22--52288593</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Chancellor for higher education believes West Virginia should help students pay for dual-credit classes in high school<br />--A shakeup in the leadership of the House of Delegates<br />--Those who knew former Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher are reflecting on his life after he died Christmas Eve<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers are #24 in the college basketball poll and ready to open Big XII play this weekend]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52288593</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:34:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52288593/podcast_12_27_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17568040" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Chancellor for higher education believes West Virginia should help students pay for dual-credit classes in high school
--A shakeup in the leadership of the House of Delegates
--Those who knew former Supreme Court...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Chancellor for higher education believes West Virginia should help students pay for dual-credit classes in high school<br />--A shakeup in the leadership of the House of Delegates<br />--Those who knew former Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher are reflecting on his life after he died Christmas Eve<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers are #24 in the college basketball poll and ready to open Big XII play this weekend]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>732</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-26-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-26-22--52281762</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Power crews are finally home with almost all power restored from the weekend winter storm<br />--One of most outspoken jurists in state history has died<br />--A high school football player nearly killed in an October car wreck celebrated Christmas at home<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers secure a commit from LSU out of the transfer portal]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52281762</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 11:33:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52281762/podcast_12_26_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="19093531" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Power crews are finally home with almost all power restored from the weekend winter storm
--One of most outspoken jurists in state history has died
--A high school football player nearly killed in an October car...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Power crews are finally home with almost all power restored from the weekend winter storm<br />--One of most outspoken jurists in state history has died<br />--A high school football player nearly killed in an October car wreck celebrated Christmas at home<br />--In Sports: Mountaineers secure a commit from LSU out of the transfer portal]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>796</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-23-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-23-22--52265289</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Arctic air is pouring into West Virginia this morning and driving temperatures below zero<br />--Power outages continue to grow this morning amid high winds<br />--Form Energy announces plans for a battery manufacturing plant on the old Weirton Steel site<br />--In Sports: Despite distractions, WVU tops Stony Brook]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52265289</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:25:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52265289/podcast_12_23_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21422209" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:
--Arctic air is pouring into West Virginia this morning and driving temperatures below zero
--Power outages continue to grow this morning amid high winds
--Form Energy announces plans for a battery manufacturing plant...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br />--Arctic air is pouring into West Virginia this morning and driving temperatures below zero<br />--Power outages continue to grow this morning amid high winds<br />--Form Energy announces plans for a battery manufacturing plant on the old Weirton Steel site<br />--In Sports: Despite distractions, WVU tops Stony Brook]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-22-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-22-22--52256490</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia is preparing for a deep, Arctic freeze approaching in the next couple of days<br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin worries about federal debt, but says he'll back the Omnibus spending bill<br />--Governor Jim Justice has another economic development announcement today<br />--In Sports: Kyle Wiggs recaps national signing day in West Virginia.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52256490</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:24:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52256490/podcast_12_22_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22221634" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--West Virginia is preparing for a deep, Arctic freeze approaching in the next couple of days
--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin worries about federal debt, but says he'll back the Omnibus spending bill
--Governor Jim Justice...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--West Virginia is preparing for a deep, Arctic freeze approaching in the next couple of days<br />--U.S. Senator Joe Manchin worries about federal debt, but says he'll back the Omnibus spending bill<br />--Governor Jim Justice has another economic development announcement today<br />--In Sports: Kyle Wiggs recaps national signing day in West Virginia.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>926</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-21-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-21-22--52245059</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A state of preparedness for W.Va. as an arctic storm bears down on the state. <br />--Police in Parkersburg continue their search for clues in the mysterious disappearance of a woman earlier this month<br />--Governor Jim Justice wants Tik-Tok off state owned devices<br />--In sports, it's a national signing day for college football. Kyle Wiggs has the update.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52245059</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:59:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52245059/podcast_12_21_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21865498" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A state of preparedness for W.Va. as an arctic storm bears down on the state. 
--Police in Parkersburg continue their search for clues in the mysterious disappearance of a woman earlier this month
--Governor Jim...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A state of preparedness for W.Va. as an arctic storm bears down on the state. <br />--Police in Parkersburg continue their search for clues in the mysterious disappearance of a woman earlier this month<br />--Governor Jim Justice wants Tik-Tok off state owned devices<br />--In sports, it's a national signing day for college football. Kyle Wiggs has the update.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-20-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-20-22--52235910</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A former school counselor gets 25 years in prison for preying on young girls<br />--A man wanted for allegedly shooting two British tourists in Los Angeles is caught in Charleston<br />--State leaders raise concerns about Tik-Tok on state owned electronic devices<br />--In Sports: Marshall wins the Myrtle Beach Bowl over UCONN<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52235910</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:56:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52235910/podcast_12_20_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21508735" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--A former school counselor gets 25 years in prison for preying on young girls
--A man wanted for allegedly shooting two British tourists in Los Angeles is caught in Charleston
--State leaders raise concerns about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--A former school counselor gets 25 years in prison for preying on young girls<br />--A man wanted for allegedly shooting two British tourists in Los Angeles is caught in Charleston<br />--State leaders raise concerns about Tik-Tok on state owned electronic devices<br />--In Sports: Marshall wins the Myrtle Beach Bowl over UCONN<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-19-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-19-22--52225765</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Last week's ice storm continues to cause power outages in the Potomac Highlands<br />---Former award winning school counselor who admitted to sexual charges against children will be sentenced today<br />--A fatal officer involved shooting from the weekend in McDowell County is under investigation<br />--In Sports: Marshall takes on UConn in the Myrtle Beach Bowl this afternoon]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52225765</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:31:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52225765/podcast_12_19_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21759535" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Last week's ice storm continues to cause power outages in the Potomac Highlands
---Former award winning school counselor who admitted to sexual charges against children will be sentenced today
--A fatal officer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Last week's ice storm continues to cause power outages in the Potomac Highlands<br />---Former award winning school counselor who admitted to sexual charges against children will be sentenced today<br />--A fatal officer involved shooting from the weekend in McDowell County is under investigation<br />--In Sports: Marshall takes on UConn in the Myrtle Beach Bowl this afternoon]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-16-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-16-22--52203156</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Line crews continue to work to restore power in the Potomac Highlands and Eastern Panhandle after a destructive ice storm<br />--Kanawha County School board praises response to hoax school shooting last week<br />--PEIA policy holders will face no premium increase next year<br />--In Sports: WVU Offensive Coordinator Graham Harrell is leaving and the bowl games start today.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52203156</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:47:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52203156/podcast_12_16_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18776896" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: 
--Line crews continue to work to restore power in the Potomac Highlands and Eastern Panhandle after a destructive ice storm
--Kanawha County School board praises response to hoax school shooting last week
--PEIA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br />--Line crews continue to work to restore power in the Potomac Highlands and Eastern Panhandle after a destructive ice storm<br />--Kanawha County School board praises response to hoax school shooting last week<br />--PEIA policy holders will face no premium increase next year<br />--In Sports: WVU Offensive Coordinator Graham Harrell is leaving and the bowl games start today.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>783</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-15-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-15-22--52193109</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An ice storm overnight is impacting travel in the mountains and Eastern Panhandle<br /><br />--An Amber Alert in Cabell County ends with the discovery of the youngster unharmed in Kentucky<br /><br />--State School Superintendent unveils a new plan to tackle low reading and math skills in WV elementary school students<br /><br />--In sports: LIV Golf will play the Old White course at the Greenbrier and Wren Baker is ready to hit the ground running at WVU]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52193109</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:24:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52193109/podcast_12_15_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18060235" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--An ice storm overnight is impacting travel in the mountains and Eastern Panhandle&#13;
&#13;
--An Amber Alert in Cabell County ends with the discovery of the youngster unharmed in Kentucky&#13;
&#13;
--State School...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An ice storm overnight is impacting travel in the mountains and Eastern Panhandle<br /><br />--An Amber Alert in Cabell County ends with the discovery of the youngster unharmed in Kentucky<br /><br />--State School Superintendent unveils a new plan to tackle low reading and math skills in WV elementary school students<br /><br />--In sports: LIV Golf will play the Old White course at the Greenbrier and Wren Baker is ready to hit the ground running at WVU]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>753</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-14-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-14-22--52183859</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An Amber Alert is out for a missing six year old in Cabell County<br /><br />--A Beckley man who murdered a child is set to be sentenced today<br /><br />--Senator Capito pays tribute to Congressman McKinley<br /><br />--In Sports: Casey Legg says his football career is over and Marshall's basketball winning streak is also done]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52183859</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:43:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52183859/podcast_12_14_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17277739" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--An Amber Alert is out for a missing six year old in Cabell County&#13;
&#13;
--A Beckley man who murdered a child is set to be sentenced today&#13;
&#13;
--Senator Capito pays tribute to Congressman McKinley&#13;
&#13;
--In Sports:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--An Amber Alert is out for a missing six year old in Cabell County<br /><br />--A Beckley man who murdered a child is set to be sentenced today<br /><br />--Senator Capito pays tribute to Congressman McKinley<br /><br />--In Sports: Casey Legg says his football career is over and Marshall's basketball winning streak is also done]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>720</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-13-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-13-22--52173087</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A leadership change at the embattled DHHR<br /><br />--A Maryland company announces plans for a major carbon-capture investment in Doddridge County<br /><br />--A second child dies in a child abuse case in Upshur County<br /><br />--In Sports: Another WVU receiver into the transfer portal]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52173087</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:26:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52173087/podcast_12_13_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17279620" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:&#13;
&#13;
--A leadership change at the embattled DHHR&#13;
&#13;
--A Maryland company announces plans for a major carbon-capture investment in Doddridge County&#13;
&#13;
--A second child dies in a child abuse case in Upshur County&#13;
&#13;
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--A leadership change at the embattled DHHR<br /><br />--A Maryland company announces plans for a major carbon-capture investment in Doddridge County<br /><br />--A second child dies in a child abuse case in Upshur County<br /><br />--In Sports: Another WVU receiver into the transfer portal]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>720</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-12-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-12-22--52160643</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Legislature has plenty of questions planned for the DHHR when the session starts<br /><br />--An arrest in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in Scotland, which claimed the lives of 270--including two West Virginians<br /><br />--Students at WVU prepare for finals later this week in Morgantown<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall get weekend basketball wins and college football's Mike Leach is hospitalized.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52160643</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:35:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52160643/podcast_12_12_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18928630" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--The Legislature has plenty of questions planned for the DHHR when the session starts&#13;
&#13;
--An arrest in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in Scotland, which claimed the lives of 270--including two West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Legislature has plenty of questions planned for the DHHR when the session starts<br /><br />--An arrest in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in Scotland, which claimed the lives of 270--including two West Virginians<br /><br />--Students at WVU prepare for finals later this week in Morgantown<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall get weekend basketball wins and college football's Mike Leach is hospitalized.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>789</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-9-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-9-22--52138146</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Texas metal recycling company announces plans for a major operation in Martinsburg<br /><br />--A Kanawha County teenager is convicted of four counts of murder for the killing of his family<br /><br />--Reaction continues to Wednesday's swatting investigation in 17 West Virginia counties<br /><br />--In Sports, Marshall basketball wins again.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52138146</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:25:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52138146/podcast_12_9_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21670501" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--A Texas metal recycling company announces plans for a major operation in Martinsburg&#13;
&#13;
--A Kanawha County teenager is convicted of four counts of murder for the killing of his family&#13;
&#13;
--Reaction continues to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A Texas metal recycling company announces plans for a major operation in Martinsburg<br /><br />--A Kanawha County teenager is convicted of four counts of murder for the killing of his family<br /><br />--Reaction continues to Wednesday's swatting investigation in 17 West Virginia counties<br /><br />--In Sports, Marshall basketball wins again.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>903</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-8-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-8-22--52129031</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Hoax calls of active shooters in a dozen West Virginia schools are under investigation<br /><br />--A Kanawha County jury today deliberates the fate of a teenager charged with murdering his family<br /><br />--A report identifies numerous mistakes in the handling of mob boss Whitey Bulger,killed in a West Virginia federal prison<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall basketball win and Judah Price is the MetroNews Player of the Year in HS football.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52129031</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:24:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52129031/podcast_12_8_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21999676" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:&#13;
&#13;
--Hoax calls of active shooters in a dozen West Virginia schools are under investigation&#13;
&#13;
--A Kanawha County jury today deliberates the fate of a teenager charged with murdering his family&#13;
&#13;
--A report identifies...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Hoax calls of active shooters in a dozen West Virginia schools are under investigation<br /><br />--A Kanawha County jury today deliberates the fate of a teenager charged with murdering his family<br /><br />--A report identifies numerous mistakes in the handling of mob boss Whitey Bulger,killed in a West Virginia federal prison<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall basketball win and Judah Price is the MetroNews Player of the Year in HS football.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-7-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-7-22--52119372</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The DHHR under fire on several fronts in Charleston<br /><br />--Vivid testimony during the trial of a man charged with killing four family members in Kanawha County<br /><br />--It's the 81st anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU quarterback J.T. Daniels is back in the transfer portal]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52119372</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:54:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52119372/podcast_12_7_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21633508" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--The DHHR under fire on several fronts in Charleston&#13;
&#13;
--Vivid testimony during the trial of a man charged with killing four family members in Kanawha County&#13;
&#13;
--It's the 81st anniversary of the Pearl Harbor...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The DHHR under fire on several fronts in Charleston<br /><br />--Vivid testimony during the trial of a man charged with killing four family members in Kanawha County<br /><br />--It's the 81st anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU quarterback J.T. Daniels is back in the transfer portal]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-6-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-6-22--52109184</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Wren Baker is introduced in Morgantown as the new WVU A-D<br /><br />--A high profile quadruple murder trial will continue today in Charleston<br /><br />--FEMA rejects funding for four more WV counties which incurred damage from summer floods<br /><br />--In Sports: the final MetroNews Power Poll is out]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52109184</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:08:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52109184/podcast_12_6_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21755146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Wren Baker is introduced in Morgantown as the new WVU A-D&#13;
&#13;
--A high profile quadruple murder trial will continue today in Charleston&#13;
&#13;
--FEMA rejects funding for four more WV counties which incurred damage...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Wren Baker is introduced in Morgantown as the new WVU A-D<br /><br />--A high profile quadruple murder trial will continue today in Charleston<br /><br />--FEMA rejects funding for four more WV counties which incurred damage from summer floods<br /><br />--In Sports: the final MetroNews Power Poll is out]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-5-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-5-22--52098027</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Wren Baker to be introduced to the media in Morgantown today. <br /><br />--Roger Hanshaw is reelected to a third term as Speaker of the House of Delegates<br /><br />--The Fayette County town of Smithers prepares to put FEMA funds to use on flood recovery<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall to go bowling at Myrtle Beach]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52098027</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:42:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52098027/podcast_12_5_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21739471" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Wren Baker to be introduced to the media in Morgantown today. &#13;
&#13;
--Roger Hanshaw is reelected to a third term as Speaker of the House of Delegates&#13;
&#13;
--The Fayette County town of Smithers prepares to put FEMA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Wren Baker to be introduced to the media in Morgantown today. <br /><br />--Roger Hanshaw is reelected to a third term as Speaker of the House of Delegates<br /><br />--The Fayette County town of Smithers prepares to put FEMA funds to use on flood recovery<br /><br />--In Sports: Marshall to go bowling at Myrtle Beach]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-2-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-2-22--52076853</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A vote in the U.S.Senate averts a potentially crippling national rail strike<br /><br />--McDowell County is awarded flood recovery assistance, but Kanawha County is denied<br /><br />--Green Power Motor Company talks about success with E-V school bus testing<br /><br />--in Sports, the high school football season culminates this weekend with the Super6 championships on Wheeling Island]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52076853</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:35:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52076853/podcast_12_2_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22876222" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--A vote in the U.S.Senate averts a potentially crippling national rail strike&#13;
&#13;
--McDowell County is awarded flood recovery assistance, but Kanawha County is denied&#13;
&#13;
--Green Power Motor Company talks about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A vote in the U.S.Senate averts a potentially crippling national rail strike<br /><br />--McDowell County is awarded flood recovery assistance, but Kanawha County is denied<br /><br />--Green Power Motor Company talks about success with E-V school bus testing<br /><br />--in Sports, the high school football season culminates this weekend with the Super6 championships on Wheeling Island]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 12-1-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-12-1-22--52065203</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU hires Wren Baker as thew new Athletic Director<br /><br />--Neal Brown will stay on board as head WVU football coach for another year<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice say the COVID 19 State of Emergency will end Jan. 1<br /><br />--Those big Powerball jackpots were a major windfall for the West Virginia Lottery]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52065203</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:24:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52065203/podcast_12_1_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21754519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--WVU hires Wren Baker as thew new Athletic Director&#13;
&#13;
--Neal Brown will stay on board as head WVU football coach for another year&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Jim Justice say the COVID 19 State of Emergency will end Jan. 1...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WVU hires Wren Baker as thew new Athletic Director<br /><br />--Neal Brown will stay on board as head WVU football coach for another year<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice say the COVID 19 State of Emergency will end Jan. 1<br /><br />--Those big Powerball jackpots were a major windfall for the West Virginia Lottery]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-30-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-30-22--52054456</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Contract is finally in place to rebuild schools in Richwood after 2016 flood<br /><br />--A boy is dead after suffering a gunshot wound while hunting with his dad in Pocahontas County<br /><br />--Another investigation of abuse of special needs students in Berkeley County<br /><br />--In Sports the preps continue for the Super Six]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52054456</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:44:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52054456/podcast_11_30_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21827878" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Contract is finally in place to rebuild schools in Richwood after 2016 flood&#13;
&#13;
--A boy is dead after suffering a gunshot wound while hunting with his dad in Pocahontas County&#13;
&#13;
--Another investigation of abuse...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Contract is finally in place to rebuild schools in Richwood after 2016 flood<br /><br />--A boy is dead after suffering a gunshot wound while hunting with his dad in Pocahontas County<br /><br />--Another investigation of abuse of special needs students in Berkeley County<br /><br />--In Sports the preps continue for the Super Six]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-29-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-29-22--52042949</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A vigil to remember a Greenbrier County woman who was the victim of domestic violence<br /><br />--Shane Lyons speaks exclusively with MetroNews about his sudden firing at WVU<br /><br />--The PSC allows for an increase in gas rates for the winter, but well short of what companies sought<br /><br />--In Sports, getting ready for the state high school football championships this weekend in Wheeling.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52042949</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:25:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52042949/podcast_11_29_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21507481" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--A vigil to remember a Greenbrier County woman who was the victim of domestic violence&#13;
&#13;
--Shane Lyons speaks exclusively with MetroNews about his sudden firing at WVU&#13;
&#13;
--The PSC allows for an increase in gas...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A vigil to remember a Greenbrier County woman who was the victim of domestic violence<br /><br />--Shane Lyons speaks exclusively with MetroNews about his sudden firing at WVU<br /><br />--The PSC allows for an increase in gas rates for the winter, but well short of what companies sought<br /><br />--In Sports, getting ready for the state high school football championships this weekend in Wheeling.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-28-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-28-22--52031823</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--State Crime lab changes are speeding test results to prosecutors<br /><br />--DHHR could announce major changes to the agency today<br /><br />--Teachers unions plan a series of public forums to learn what people want in public education<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU takes down Florida in basketball and the Super Six HS football championship match-ups are set]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52031823</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:41:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52031823/podcast_11_28_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21934468" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:&#13;
&#13;
--State Crime lab changes are speeding test results to prosecutors&#13;
&#13;
--DHHR could announce major changes to the agency today&#13;
&#13;
--Teachers unions plan a series of public forums to learn what people want in public...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--State Crime lab changes are speeding test results to prosecutors<br /><br />--DHHR could announce major changes to the agency today<br /><br />--Teachers unions plan a series of public forums to learn what people want in public education<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU takes down Florida in basketball and the Super Six HS football championship match-ups are set]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  11-23-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-23-22--51988826</link><description><![CDATA[An update of West Virginia news.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51988826</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:22:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51988826/metronews_this_morning_11_23_22.mp3" length="22618525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>An update of West Virginia news.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[An update of West Virginia news.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>943</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-22-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-22-22--51978458</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51978458</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:22:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51978458/metronews_this_morning_11_22_22.mp3" length="22903183" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:duration>955</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  11-21-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-21-22--51964038</link><description><![CDATA[Get up to date on the Mountain State.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51964038</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:23:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51964038/metronews_this_morning_11_21_22.mp3" length="21805306" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Get up to date on the Mountain State.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Get up to date on the Mountain State.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-18-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-18-22--51938349</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A wreck causes a major backup on one of the state's busiest highways<br /><br />--The Hope Scholarship is upheld by the state Supreme Court<br /><br />--A company will bring 100 jobs to Wyoming County to extract rare earth elements from coal waste<br /><br />--In Sports:  Previews of high school WVU, and Marshall football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51938349</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:56:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51938349/podcast_11_18_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21872395" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--A wreck causes a major backup on one of the state's busiest highways&#13;
&#13;
--The Hope Scholarship is upheld by the state Supreme Court&#13;
&#13;
--A company will bring 100 jobs to Wyoming County to extract rare earth...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A wreck causes a major backup on one of the state's busiest highways<br /><br />--The Hope Scholarship is upheld by the state Supreme Court<br /><br />--A company will bring 100 jobs to Wyoming County to extract rare earth elements from coal waste<br /><br />--In Sports:  Previews of high school WVU, and Marshall football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-17-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-17-22--51925823</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--State health officials sound the alert on the spread viruses ahead of the holiday<br /><br />--Former school counselor faces prison time today for child porn<br /><br />--Governor Justice addresses jail staffing problems and a myriad of problems at DHHR<br /><br />--In Sports, teams gear up for Round 2 of the high school football playoffs in West Virginia.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51925823</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:25:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51925823/podcast_11_17_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21409669" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--State health officials sound the alert on the spread viruses ahead of the holiday&#13;
&#13;
--Former school counselor faces prison time today for child porn&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Justice addresses jail staffing problems and a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--State health officials sound the alert on the spread viruses ahead of the holiday<br /><br />--Former school counselor faces prison time today for child porn<br /><br />--Governor Justice addresses jail staffing problems and a myriad of problems at DHHR<br /><br />--In Sports, teams gear up for Round 2 of the high school football playoffs in West Virginia.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>892</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-16-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-16-22--51909757</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Congressman Alex Mooney announces he'll be a candidate for U.S.Senate in 2024<br /><br />--A Summersville woman faces prison time for buying the rifle used to kill a Nicholas County deputy<br /><br />--Staffing shortages in the state's corrections system continue to grow<br /><br />--In Sports, Mountaineer basketball with a victory and Neal Brown reacts to the firing of Shane Lyons]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51909757</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:24:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51909757/podcast_11_16_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21531934" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Congressman Alex Mooney announces he'll be a candidate for U.S.Senate in 2024&#13;
&#13;
--A Summersville woman faces prison time for buying the rifle used to kill a Nicholas County deputy&#13;
&#13;
--Staffing shortages in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Congressman Alex Mooney announces he'll be a candidate for U.S.Senate in 2024<br /><br />--A Summersville woman faces prison time for buying the rifle used to kill a Nicholas County deputy<br /><br />--Staffing shortages in the state's corrections system continue to grow<br /><br />--In Sports, Mountaineer basketball with a victory and Neal Brown reacts to the firing of Shane Lyons]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>898</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-15-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-15-22--51897332</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Shane Lyons is out at WVU, what's next? <br /><br />--Marshall University remembers its darkest day. <br /><br />--Sentencing for W.Va. men charged with a killing in Ohio<br /><br />--Kyle Wiggs has coverage of sports.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51897332</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:43:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51897332/podcast_11_15_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21508108" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Shane Lyons is out at WVU, what's next? &#13;
&#13;
--Marshall University remembers its darkest day. &#13;
&#13;
--Sentencing for W.Va. men charged with a killing in Ohio&#13;
&#13;
--Kyle Wiggs has coverage of sports.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Shane Lyons is out at WVU, what's next? <br /><br />--Marshall University remembers its darkest day. <br /><br />--Sentencing for W.Va. men charged with a killing in Ohio<br /><br />--Kyle Wiggs has coverage of sports.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-14-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-14-22--51885149</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--State lawmakers show frustration over review of DHHR<br /><br />--It's the most solemn day of the year on the Marshall University campus<br /><br />--The state's longest serving elected official will retire at year's end<br /><br />--In sports, big wins for both WVU and Marshall over the weekend.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51885149</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:30:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51885149/podcast_11_14_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21453559" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--State lawmakers show frustration over review of DHHR&#13;
&#13;
--It's the most solemn day of the year on the Marshall University campus&#13;
&#13;
--The state's longest serving elected official will retire at year's end&#13;
&#13;
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--State lawmakers show frustration over review of DHHR<br /><br />--It's the most solemn day of the year on the Marshall University campus<br /><br />--The state's longest serving elected official will retire at year's end<br /><br />--In sports, big wins for both WVU and Marshall over the weekend.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-11-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-11-22--51862046</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A tragic day in several parts of the state with accidents and fatalities<br /><br />--A cold case murder in Greenbrier County is finally solved<br /><br />--Fallout from the failure of Amendment 2 has put a deeper chill into the relationship between Senate leaders and the Governor<br /><br />--Sports: The high school football playoffs are underway and the Basketball Backyard Brawl is tonight.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51862046</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:40:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51862046/podcast_11_11_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21605293" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--A tragic day in several parts of the state with accidents and fatalities&#13;
&#13;
--A cold case murder in Greenbrier County is finally solved&#13;
&#13;
--Fallout from the failure of Amendment 2 has put a deeper chill into the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A tragic day in several parts of the state with accidents and fatalities<br /><br />--A cold case murder in Greenbrier County is finally solved<br /><br />--Fallout from the failure of Amendment 2 has put a deeper chill into the relationship between Senate leaders and the Governor<br /><br />--Sports: The high school football playoffs are underway and the Basketball Backyard Brawl is tonight.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>901</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-10-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-10-22--51849248</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Dry weather has increased the number of forest fires and the risk of more in West Virginia<br /><br />--Hurricane Nicole could end the fire threat with significant rain coming our way<br /><br />--Governor Justice contemplates what's ahead for him politically<br /><br />--Two Maryland residents headed to prison for selling U.S. nuclear sub secrets in West Virginia<br /><br />--In sports: Gameday for some high school football teams ahead of Nicole and the state volleyball tourney is underway]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51849248</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:28:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51849248/podcast_11_10_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21405907" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Dry weather has increased the number of forest fires and the risk of more in West Virginia&#13;
&#13;
--Hurricane Nicole could end the fire threat with significant rain coming our way&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Justice contemplates...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Dry weather has increased the number of forest fires and the risk of more in West Virginia<br /><br />--Hurricane Nicole could end the fire threat with significant rain coming our way<br /><br />--Governor Justice contemplates what's ahead for him politically<br /><br />--Two Maryland residents headed to prison for selling U.S. nuclear sub secrets in West Virginia<br /><br />--In sports: Gameday for some high school football teams ahead of Nicole and the state volleyball tourney is underway]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>892</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-9-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-9-22--51835862</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A red wave washed over the West Virginia Legislature<br /><br />--The four Constitutional Amendments on the ballot Tuesday were soundly defeated by voters<br /><br />--Powerball jackpot ticket sold in California, Powerball $50K ticket sold in Morgantown<br /><br />--In Sports: looming storm shifts schedule for some high school football games in Round 1 of the playoffs from Friday to Thursday.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51835862</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:37:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51835862/podcast_11_9_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="18415117" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--A red wave washed over the West Virginia Legislature&#13;
&#13;
--The four Constitutional Amendments on the ballot Tuesday were soundly defeated by voters&#13;
&#13;
--Powerball jackpot ticket sold in California, Powerball $50K...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A red wave washed over the West Virginia Legislature<br /><br />--The four Constitutional Amendments on the ballot Tuesday were soundly defeated by voters<br /><br />--Powerball jackpot ticket sold in California, Powerball $50K ticket sold in Morgantown<br /><br />--In Sports: looming storm shifts schedule for some high school football games in Round 1 of the playoffs from Friday to Thursday.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>768</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-8-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-8-22--51823213</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--It's election day across the nation and in West Virginia <br /><br />--A last minute push for those for and against Amendment 2<br /><br />--Flu cases take off early in West Virginia <br /><br />--Powerball numbers are delayed due to a glitch processing sales<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall open the 2022-23 basketball season]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51823213</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:27:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51823213/podcast_11_8_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21741352" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--It's election day across the nation and in West Virginia &#13;
&#13;
--A last minute push for those for and against Amendment 2&#13;
&#13;
--Flu cases take off early in West Virginia &#13;
&#13;
--Powerball numbers are delayed due to a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--It's election day across the nation and in West Virginia <br /><br />--A last minute push for those for and against Amendment 2<br /><br />--Flu cases take off early in West Virginia <br /><br />--Powerball numbers are delayed due to a glitch processing sales<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU and Marshall open the 2022-23 basketball season]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-7-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-7-22--51810087</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--It's the eve of the election and we'll hear from some poll workers who have been doing the work for decades<br /><br />--Reaction from West Virginia elected leaders over Biden's negative remarks about coal over the weekend<br /><br />--Powerball Jackpot reaches a record high of $1.9 BILLION<br /><br />--In sports, pairings are set for the first round of the HS football playoffs and a weekend of championship soccer in the Mountain State.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51810087</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:28:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51810087/podcast_11_7_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22007827" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:&#13;
&#13;
--It's the eve of the election and we'll hear from some poll workers who have been doing the work for decades&#13;
&#13;
--Reaction from West Virginia elected leaders over Biden's negative remarks about coal over the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--It's the eve of the election and we'll hear from some poll workers who have been doing the work for decades<br /><br />--Reaction from West Virginia elected leaders over Biden's negative remarks about coal over the weekend<br /><br />--Powerball Jackpot reaches a record high of $1.9 BILLION<br /><br />--In sports, pairings are set for the first round of the HS football playoffs and a weekend of championship soccer in the Mountain State.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-4-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-4-22--51784408</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Unimaginable tragedy at Cabell-Midland High School<br /><br />--A jury in a Beckley murder trial visits the crime scene where a child died<br /><br />--PEIA facing a very shaky financial future<br /><br />--Greenbrier Christmas movie premiers<br /><br />--In Sports: the final night of the regular season in high school football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51784408</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:39:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51784408/podcast_11_4_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21615952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Unimaginable tragedy at Cabell-Midland High School&#13;
&#13;
--A jury in a Beckley murder trial visits the crime scene where a child died&#13;
&#13;
--PEIA facing a very shaky financial future&#13;
&#13;
--Greenbrier Christmas movie...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Unimaginable tragedy at Cabell-Midland High School<br /><br />--A jury in a Beckley murder trial visits the crime scene where a child died<br /><br />--PEIA facing a very shaky financial future<br /><br />--Greenbrier Christmas movie premiers<br /><br />--In Sports: the final night of the regular season in high school football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>901</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-3-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-3-22--51773339</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Vivid testimony in the Beckley trial of a man accused of killing a child with a hammer<br /><br />--An officer involved shooting in Mercer County<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice breaks ground on another Roads to Prosperity project<br /><br />--In Sports: history made with a World Series no hitter on Wednesday night.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51773339</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:25:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51773339/podcast_11_3_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21484909" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:&#13;
&#13;
--Vivid testimony in the Beckley trial of a man accused of killing a child with a hammer&#13;
&#13;
--An officer involved shooting in Mercer County&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Jim Justice breaks ground on another Roads to Prosperity...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Vivid testimony in the Beckley trial of a man accused of killing a child with a hammer<br /><br />--An officer involved shooting in Mercer County<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice breaks ground on another Roads to Prosperity project<br /><br />--In Sports: history made with a World Series no hitter on Wednesday night.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-2-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-2-22--51762673</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The trial of a man accused of killing a seven-year old boy with a hammer is on trial in Beckley<br /><br />--A Hancock County teen pleads guilty to a double-homicide<br /><br />--Hampshire County Sheriff Nathan Sions released more info on a shooting at a school bus stop<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU runningback C.J. Donaldson is done for the year with injury.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51762673</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:27:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51762673/podcast_11_2_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22038550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--The trial of a man accused of killing a seven-year old boy with a hammer is on trial in Beckley&#13;
&#13;
--A Hancock County teen pleads guilty to a double-homicide&#13;
&#13;
--Hampshire County Sheriff Nathan Sions released...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The trial of a man accused of killing a seven-year old boy with a hammer is on trial in Beckley<br /><br />--A Hancock County teen pleads guilty to a double-homicide<br /><br />--Hampshire County Sheriff Nathan Sions released more info on a shooting at a school bus stop<br /><br />--In Sports, WVU runningback C.J. Donaldson is done for the year with injury.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 11-1-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-11-1-22--51747374</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Early voting reported to be brisk in West Virginia a week ahead of election day<br /><br />--House Speaker Roger Hanshaw said recent low test scores are an alarm that action is needed<br /><br />--Nobody hit the Powerball jackpot of a Billion dollars, but there was a Million dollar MegaMillions winner<br /><br />--In Sports, a rain out for the World Series Monday night in Philadelphia]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51747374</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:32:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51747374/podcast_11_1_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21676771" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Early voting reported to be brisk in West Virginia a week ahead of election day&#13;
&#13;
--House Speaker Roger Hanshaw said recent low test scores are an alarm that action is needed&#13;
&#13;
--Nobody hit the Powerball...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Early voting reported to be brisk in West Virginia a week ahead of election day<br /><br />--House Speaker Roger Hanshaw said recent low test scores are an alarm that action is needed<br /><br />--Nobody hit the Powerball jackpot of a Billion dollars, but there was a Million dollar MegaMillions winner<br /><br />--In Sports, a rain out for the World Series Monday night in Philadelphia]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>904</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-31-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-31-22--51736990</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Shots fired to end the homecoming weekend at WVU<br /><br />--A statewide school safety plan is in the process of being implemented<br /><br />--A leader in the state Senate is speaking out abut the upcoming election. <br /><br />--Powerball jackpot grows to $1 BILLION]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51736990</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:32:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51736990/podcast_10_31_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21829132" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Shots fired to end the homecoming weekend at WVU&#13;
&#13;
--A statewide school safety plan is in the process of being implemented&#13;
&#13;
--A leader in the state Senate is speaking out abut the upcoming election....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Shots fired to end the homecoming weekend at WVU<br /><br />--A statewide school safety plan is in the process of being implemented<br /><br />--A leader in the state Senate is speaking out abut the upcoming election. <br /><br />--Powerball jackpot grows to $1 BILLION]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>910</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  10-28-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-28-22--51713463</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51713463</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:23:54 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&#13;
--PEIA's financial plan is delayed amid a shortfall in funding from last year&#13;
&#13;
--A Kanawha County judge reacts after the man accused of threatening to kill her is sentenced&#13;
&#13;
--New digs for the National Weather...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--PEIA's financial plan is delayed amid a shortfall in funding from last year<br /><br />--A Kanawha County judge reacts after the man accused of threatening to kill her is sentenced<br /><br />--New digs for the National Weather Service in South Charleston<br /><br />--In Sports: It's Football Friday with previews of high school football along with WVU and Marshall]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>962</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-20-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-20-22--51631669</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Representatives Mooney and Miller support Amendment 2 which draws fire from Governor Jim Justice<br /><br />--The State Capitol building will be lit up in blue tonight to spotlight after school programs<br /><br />--The NTSB is probing the fatal crash of a plane which was inbound to the Parkersburg airport this week<br /><br />--In Sports, Kyle Wiggs recaps the MLB playoffs and covers WVU and high school football.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51631669</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:25:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51631669/podcast_10_20_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22106266" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:&#13;
&#13;
--Representatives Mooney and Miller support Amendment 2 which draws fire from Governor Jim Justice&#13;
&#13;
--The State Capitol building will be lit up in blue tonight to spotlight after school programs&#13;
&#13;
--The NTSB is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Representatives Mooney and Miller support Amendment 2 which draws fire from Governor Jim Justice<br /><br />--The State Capitol building will be lit up in blue tonight to spotlight after school programs<br /><br />--The NTSB is probing the fatal crash of a plane which was inbound to the Parkersburg airport this week<br /><br />--In Sports, Kyle Wiggs recaps the MLB playoffs and covers WVU and high school football.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>921</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-19-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-19-22--51619028</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A plane crash across the river from Wood County leaves two dead<br /><br />--A head on collision with a school bus kills one and sends eight to the hospital<br /><br />--Small manufacturers are speaking out in support of Amendment 2<br /><br />--In Sports, Neal Brown talks about injuries ahead of the Texas Tech game]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51619028</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:31:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51619028/podcast_10_19_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21542593" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--A plane crash across the river from Wood County leaves two dead&#13;
&#13;
--A head on collision with a school bus kills one and sends eight to the hospital&#13;
&#13;
--Small manufacturers are speaking out in support of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--A plane crash across the river from Wood County leaves two dead<br /><br />--A head on collision with a school bus kills one and sends eight to the hospital<br /><br />--Small manufacturers are speaking out in support of Amendment 2<br /><br />--In Sports, Neal Brown talks about injuries ahead of the Texas Tech game]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>898</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-18-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-18-22--51607256</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The election is three weeks from today<br /><br />--A MetroNews debate helps to clarify positions on Amendment 2<br /><br />--An inmate from the Northern Regional Jail remains at large<br /><br />--in Sport:, WVU prepares for Texas Tech and Marshall gets ready to travel to J-M-U]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51607256</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:23:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51607256/podcast_10_18_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20753200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--The election is three weeks from today&#13;
&#13;
--A MetroNews debate helps to clarify positions on Amendment 2&#13;
&#13;
--An inmate from the Northern Regional Jail remains at large&#13;
&#13;
--in Sport:, WVU prepares for Texas Tech...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The election is three weeks from today<br /><br />--A MetroNews debate helps to clarify positions on Amendment 2<br /><br />--An inmate from the Northern Regional Jail remains at large<br /><br />--in Sport:, WVU prepares for Texas Tech and Marshall gets ready to travel to J-M-U]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>865</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-17-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-17-22--51595750</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Justice continues his campaign against Amendment 2, but is still uncommitted on Amendment 4<br /><br />--MetroNews to bring you a debate this morning on Amendment 2 via MetroNews Talkline<br /><br />--Labor Leaders remember Jim Bowen<br /><br />--A freeze watch in place for much of the state<br /><br />--In Sports, thew new MetroNews High School Football Power Poll is out]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51595750</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:24:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51595750/podcast_10_17_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21136297" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Governor Justice continues his campaign against Amendment 2, but is still uncommitted on Amendment 4&#13;
&#13;
--MetroNews to bring you a debate this morning on Amendment 2 via MetroNews Talkline&#13;
&#13;
--Labor Leaders...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Justice continues his campaign against Amendment 2, but is still uncommitted on Amendment 4<br /><br />--MetroNews to bring you a debate this morning on Amendment 2 via MetroNews Talkline<br /><br />--Labor Leaders remember Jim Bowen<br /><br />--A freeze watch in place for much of the state<br /><br />--In Sports, thew new MetroNews High School Football Power Poll is out]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-14-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-14-22--51573553</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Legislative leaders push back on the Governor's alternative to Amendment 2<br /><br />--A big jump in benefits is coming for Social Security recipients in the new year due to inflation<br /><br />--The first in-person Bridge Day celebration since the pandemic is set for this weekend<br /><br />--In sports, WVU beats Baylor and it's a big night in high school football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51573553</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:46:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51573553/podcast_10_14_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21511870" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:&#13;
&#13;
--Legislative leaders push back on the Governor's alternative to Amendment 2&#13;
&#13;
--A big jump in benefits is coming for Social Security recipients in the new year due to inflation&#13;
&#13;
--The first in-person Bridge Day...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Legislative leaders push back on the Governor's alternative to Amendment 2<br /><br />--A big jump in benefits is coming for Social Security recipients in the new year due to inflation<br /><br />--The first in-person Bridge Day celebration since the pandemic is set for this weekend<br /><br />--In sports, WVU beats Baylor and it's a big night in high school football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-13-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-13-22--51562486</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Justice Administration's school security plan gets a cool reception in some counties<br /><br />--Governor Justice has a plan to eliminate the car tax without changing the Constitution<br /><br />--Some approved Hope Scholars won't be getting their money<br /><br />--In Sports, Marshall falls to U-L and WVU gets ready for Baylor in Morgantown tonight.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51562486</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:26:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51562486/podcast_10_13_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21467980" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:&#13;
&#13;
--Justice Administration's school security plan gets a cool reception in some counties&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Justice has a plan to eliminate the car tax without changing the Constitution&#13;
&#13;
--Some approved Hope Scholars...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Justice Administration's school security plan gets a cool reception in some counties<br /><br />--Governor Justice has a plan to eliminate the car tax without changing the Constitution<br /><br />--Some approved Hope Scholars won't be getting their money<br /><br />--In Sports, Marshall falls to U-L and WVU gets ready for Baylor in Morgantown tonight.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>895</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-12-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-12-22--51550490</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice proposes an alternative to passing Amendment 2 <br /><br />--Putnam County Commissioners back Amendment 2<br /><br />--Wheeling University gets an extension on provisional authorization from HEPC<br /><br />--In Sports, it's Gameday for the Marshall Thundering Herd.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51550490</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:32:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51550490/podcast_10_12_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21350104" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Governor Jim Justice proposes an alternative to passing Amendment 2 &#13;
&#13;
--Putnam County Commissioners back Amendment 2&#13;
&#13;
--Wheeling University gets an extension on provisional authorization from HEPC&#13;
&#13;
--In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice proposes an alternative to passing Amendment 2 <br /><br />--Putnam County Commissioners back Amendment 2<br /><br />--Wheeling University gets an extension on provisional authorization from HEPC<br /><br />--In Sports, it's Gameday for the Marshall Thundering Herd.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>890</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning  10-11-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-11-22--51535347</link><description><![CDATA[An update from what's happening in West Virginia.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51535347</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:24:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51535347/metronews_this_morning_10_11_22.mp3" length="22101877" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>An update from what's happening in West Virginia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[An update from what's happening in West Virginia.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>921</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-10-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-10-22--51522358</link><description><![CDATA[A recap from across West Virginia.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51522358</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:24:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51522358/metronews_this_morning_10_10_22.mp3" length="21190846" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A recap from across West Virginia.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A recap from across West Virginia.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-7-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-7-22--51497302</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WV Supreme Court reinstates the Hope Scholarship<br /><br />--Governor Justice believes the car tax can be removed without approval of Amendment 2, critics disagree<br /><br />--Prices for gasoline and heating fuel in West Virginia are about to sky rocket<br /><br />--In Sports, it's Football Friday with key match-ups in high school football statewide tonight.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51497302</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:35:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51497302/podcast_10_7_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21736963" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--WV Supreme Court reinstates the Hope Scholarship&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Justice believes the car tax can be removed without approval of Amendment 2, critics disagree&#13;
&#13;
--Prices for gasoline and heating fuel in West...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--WV Supreme Court reinstates the Hope Scholarship<br /><br />--Governor Justice believes the car tax can be removed without approval of Amendment 2, critics disagree<br /><br />--Prices for gasoline and heating fuel in West Virginia are about to sky rocket<br /><br />--In Sports, it's Football Friday with key match-ups in high school football statewide tonight.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-6-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-6-22--51486165</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The PSC hears a second day of testimony with Appalachian Power seeking a steep rate hike to cover the cost of coal<br /><br />--Senators Manchin and Capito react to plans by OPEC to cut oil production<br /><br />--Peak leaf color this weekend in the highest elevations<br /><br />--In Sports, the champions crowned in the state golf tourney]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51486165</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:26:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51486165/podcast_10_6_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22634200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--The PSC hears a second day of testimony with Appalachian Power seeking a steep rate hike to cover the cost of coal&#13;
&#13;
--Senators Manchin and Capito react to plans by OPEC to cut oil production&#13;
&#13;
--Peak leaf...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The PSC hears a second day of testimony with Appalachian Power seeking a steep rate hike to cover the cost of coal<br /><br />--Senators Manchin and Capito react to plans by OPEC to cut oil production<br /><br />--Peak leaf color this weekend in the highest elevations<br /><br />--In Sports, the champions crowned in the state golf tourney]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>943</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-5-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-5-22--51475051</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice unveils plans to tighten security in West Virginia public schools<br /><br />--Appalachian Power makes the pitch to the PSC to raise rates to cover their increased fuel costs<br /><br />--An Ohio man drowns while rafting on the Gauley River<br /><br />--In Sports, Aaron Judge hits #62 and Neal Brown talks about his teams woes against Texas]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51475051</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:30:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51475051/podcsat_10_5_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22076797" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Jim Justice unveils plans to tighten security in West Virginia public schools&#13;
&#13;
--Appalachian Power makes the pitch to the PSC to raise rates to cover their increased fuel costs&#13;
&#13;
--An Ohio man drowns...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice unveils plans to tighten security in West Virginia public schools<br /><br />--Appalachian Power makes the pitch to the PSC to raise rates to cover their increased fuel costs<br /><br />--An Ohio man drowns while rafting on the Gauley River<br /><br />--In Sports, Aaron Judge hits #62 and Neal Brown talks about his teams woes against Texas]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>920</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-4-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-4-22--51463826</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Hope Scholarship will be considered by the state Supreme Court today<br /><br />--A large natural gas provider comes up with a plan to ease the shock of rising gas prices this winter<br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee delivers his annual State of the University address<br /><br />--In Sports, Kyle Wiggs looks at Monday Night Football and the rest of the day's sports stories.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51463826</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:30:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51463826/podcast_10_4_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21931960" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--The Hope Scholarship will be considered by the state Supreme Court today&#13;
&#13;
--A large natural gas provider comes up with a plan to ease the shock of rising gas prices this winter&#13;
&#13;
--WVU President Gordon Gee...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The Hope Scholarship will be considered by the state Supreme Court today<br /><br />--A large natural gas provider comes up with a plan to ease the shock of rising gas prices this winter<br /><br />--WVU President Gordon Gee delivers his annual State of the University address<br /><br />--In Sports, Kyle Wiggs looks at Monday Night Football and the rest of the day's sports stories.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 10-3-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-10-3-22--51451075</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--West Virginia escapes the worst of Ian<br /><br />--Some believe power companies have done a poor job managing their fuel supplies<br /><br />--Governor Justice campaigns again today against Amendment 2, while church leaders promote passage of Amendment 3 in November<br /><br />--In Sports, a good report after a scary injury to WVU's C-J Donaldson.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51451075</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:30:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51451075/podcast_10_3_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21227212" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the West Virginia Morning News: &#13;
&#13;
--West Virginia escapes the worst of Ian&#13;
&#13;
--Some believe power companies have done a poor job managing their fuel supplies&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Justice campaigns again today against Amendment 2, while church...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the West Virginia Morning News: <br /><br />--West Virginia escapes the worst of Ian<br /><br />--Some believe power companies have done a poor job managing their fuel supplies<br /><br />--Governor Justice campaigns again today against Amendment 2, while church leaders promote passage of Amendment 3 in November<br /><br />--In Sports, a good report after a scary injury to WVU's C-J Donaldson.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-30-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-30-22--51425833</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginians ride out Ian in Florida while others prepare to help with the aftermath<br /><br />--The first patients of the new WVU Medicine Children's Hospital are moving in<br /><br />--Governor Justice delivers a check to finish up funding of a new Marshall baseball stadium<br /><br />--In Sports: it's Football Friday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51425833</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:38:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51425833/podcast_9_30_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21882427" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--West Virginians ride out Ian in Florida while others prepare to help with the aftermath&#13;
&#13;
--The first patients of the new WVU Medicine Children's Hospital are moving in&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Justice delivers a check to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--West Virginians ride out Ian in Florida while others prepare to help with the aftermath<br /><br />--The first patients of the new WVU Medicine Children's Hospital are moving in<br /><br />--Governor Justice delivers a check to finish up funding of a new Marshall baseball stadium<br /><br />--In Sports: it's Football Friday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-29-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-29-22--51414850</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Hurricane Ian heads north and promises to drench West Virginia this weekend<br /><br />--A walkout at Morgantown High School over the banning of the Pride flag <br /><br />--A terrifying incident for two Fayette County officers who were nearly killed<br /><br />--In Sports, Aaron Judge hits home run #61]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51414850</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:28:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51414850/podcast_9_29_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21790885" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Hurricane Ian heads north and promises to drench West Virginia this weekend&#13;
&#13;
--A walkout at Morgantown High School over the banning of the Pride flag &#13;
&#13;
--A terrifying incident for two Fayette County officers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Hurricane Ian heads north and promises to drench West Virginia this weekend<br /><br />--A walkout at Morgantown High School over the banning of the Pride flag <br /><br />--A terrifying incident for two Fayette County officers who were nearly killed<br /><br />--In Sports, Aaron Judge hits home run #61]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>908</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-28-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-28-22--51404570</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Senator Manchin's energy bill is removed from the Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government<br /><br />--Two Maryland residents plead guilty to selling Navy nuclear secrets in West Virginia<br /><br />--Labor leaders remember the legendary WV AFL-CIO President Jim Bowen who died this week<br /><br />--In sports, the WVSSAC playoff rankings are out and Neal Brown with high praise for the Texas Longhorns]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51404570</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:31:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51404570/podcast_9_28_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21578332" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Senator Manchin's energy bill is removed from the Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government&#13;
&#13;
--Two Maryland residents plead guilty to selling Navy nuclear secrets in West Virginia&#13;
&#13;
--Labor leaders...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Senator Manchin's energy bill is removed from the Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government<br /><br />--Two Maryland residents plead guilty to selling Navy nuclear secrets in West Virginia<br /><br />--Labor leaders remember the legendary WV AFL-CIO President Jim Bowen who died this week<br /><br />--In sports, the WVSSAC playoff rankings are out and Neal Brown with high praise for the Texas Longhorns]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>899</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-27-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-27-22--51394455</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the MetroNews This Morning podcast: <br /><br />--Plea hearings for two people charged with espionage in West Virginia<br /><br />--Inflation will stifle new school construction West Virginia this year<br /><br />--Governor Justice campaigns against Amendment 2<br /><br />--In Sports: College basketball practice gets started.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51394455</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:25:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51394455/podcast_9_27_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21291166" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the MetroNews This Morning podcast: &#13;
&#13;
--Plea hearings for two people charged with espionage in West Virginia&#13;
&#13;
--Inflation will stifle new school construction West Virginia this year&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Justice campaigns against Amendment 2...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the MetroNews This Morning podcast: <br /><br />--Plea hearings for two people charged with espionage in West Virginia<br /><br />--Inflation will stifle new school construction West Virginia this year<br /><br />--Governor Justice campaigns against Amendment 2<br /><br />--In Sports: College basketball practice gets started.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>888</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-26-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-26-22--51383389</link><description><![CDATA[Today's MetroNews This Morning Podcast top stories: <br /><br />--Three band students from Princeton Senior HS recover from injuries in a weekend wreck<br /><br />--A 12 year old boy has drowned in the Ohio River at Huntington<br /><br />--Business leaders puzzled by Governor Jim Justice's opposition to Amendment 2<br /><br />--This year's flu season could be the worst in years<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU and Texas will play in a night game in Austin]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51383389</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:30:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51383389/podcast_9_26_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21570181" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's MetroNews This Morning Podcast top stories: &#13;
&#13;
--Three band students from Princeton Senior HS recover from injuries in a weekend wreck&#13;
&#13;
--A 12 year old boy has drowned in the Ohio River at Huntington&#13;
&#13;
--Business leaders puzzled by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's MetroNews This Morning Podcast top stories: <br /><br />--Three band students from Princeton Senior HS recover from injuries in a weekend wreck<br /><br />--A 12 year old boy has drowned in the Ohio River at Huntington<br /><br />--Business leaders puzzled by Governor Jim Justice's opposition to Amendment 2<br /><br />--This year's flu season could be the worst in years<br /><br />--In Sports: WVU and Texas will play in a night game in Austin]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>899</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-23-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-23-22--51357151</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the MetroNews This Morning podcast : <br /><br />--WVU takes down Virginia Tech 33-10<br /><br />--Woman who killed her adoptive parents in Wood County gets prison time<br /><br />--One of those charged in the killing of notorious crime boss Whitey Bulger to appear in court today<br /><br />--It's Football Friday and we'll preview tonight's top game.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51357151</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:27:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51357151/podcast_9_23_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="16948564" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the MetroNews This Morning podcast : &#13;
&#13;
--WVU takes down Virginia Tech 33-10&#13;
&#13;
--Woman who killed her adoptive parents in Wood County gets prison time&#13;
&#13;
--One of those charged in the killing of notorious crime boss Whitey Bulger to appear...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the MetroNews This Morning podcast : <br /><br />--WVU takes down Virginia Tech 33-10<br /><br />--Woman who killed her adoptive parents in Wood County gets prison time<br /><br />--One of those charged in the killing of notorious crime boss Whitey Bulger to appear in court today<br /><br />--It's Football Friday and we'll preview tonight's top game.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>707</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-22-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-22-22--51342977</link><description><![CDATA[Today on the MetroNews This Morning podcast: <br /><br />--U.S.Senator Joe Manchin unveils text of his energy permitting bill<br /><br />--W.Va. Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston testifies on Capitol Hill<br /><br />--A trial date is set for a man facing charges in a fatal boating accident last summer at Stonewall Jackson Lake<br /><br />--Sports: The battle for the Black Diamond Trophy is tonight at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51342977</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:32:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51342977/podcast_9_22_22_chris_lawrence_1.mp3" length="23127649" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on the MetroNews This Morning podcast: &#13;
&#13;
--U.S.Senator Joe Manchin unveils text of his energy permitting bill&#13;
&#13;
--W.Va. Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston testifies on Capitol Hill&#13;
&#13;
--A trial date is set for a man facing charges in a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on the MetroNews This Morning podcast: <br /><br />--U.S.Senator Joe Manchin unveils text of his energy permitting bill<br /><br />--W.Va. Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston testifies on Capitol Hill<br /><br />--A trial date is set for a man facing charges in a fatal boating accident last summer at Stonewall Jackson Lake<br /><br />--Sports: The battle for the Black Diamond Trophy is tonight at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>964</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-21-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-21-22--51331717</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The state reaches a settlement to opioid lawsuits with Wal-Mart and CVS<br /><br />--Senator Manchin touts his bill to finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br /><br />--An inmate dies at the Southern Regional Jail<br /><br />--In Sports, it's the eve of game day for WVU and Virginia Tech]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51331717</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:35:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51331717/podcast_9_21_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22286842" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--The state reaches a settlement to opioid lawsuits with Wal-Mart and CVS&#13;
&#13;
--Senator Manchin touts his bill to finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline&#13;
&#13;
--An inmate dies at the Southern Regional Jail&#13;
&#13;
--In Sports,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--The state reaches a settlement to opioid lawsuits with Wal-Mart and CVS<br /><br />--Senator Manchin touts his bill to finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br /><br />--An inmate dies at the Southern Regional Jail<br /><br />--In Sports, it's the eve of game day for WVU and Virginia Tech]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>929</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-20-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-20-22--51318008</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Justice disagrees with President Biden on the status of the pandemic<br /><br />--Secretary of State Mac Warner addresses voter discrepancy from the primary in Morgan County<br /><br />--Another opioid trial, this time against national chain pharmacies, is delayed.<br /><br />--WVU believes the pandemic has negatively impacted student retention.<br /><br />--IN Sports: Neal Brown talks about this Thursday night's match-up with the Hokies]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51318008</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:23:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51318008/podcast_9_20_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21815338" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning:&#13;
&#13;
--Governor Justice disagrees with President Biden on the status of the pandemic&#13;
&#13;
--Secretary of State Mac Warner addresses voter discrepancy from the primary in Morgan County&#13;
&#13;
--Another opioid trial, this time...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning:<br /><br />--Governor Justice disagrees with President Biden on the status of the pandemic<br /><br />--Secretary of State Mac Warner addresses voter discrepancy from the primary in Morgan County<br /><br />--Another opioid trial, this time against national chain pharmacies, is delayed.<br /><br />--WVU believes the pandemic has negatively impacted student retention.<br /><br />--IN Sports: Neal Brown talks about this Thursday night's match-up with the Hokies]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-19-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-19-22--51307424</link><description><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice prepares to unveil a statewide school safety plan<br /><br />--A trial starts today in Ohio in the murder of a standout West Virginia football player<br /><br />--Randolph County prepares for visitors to see the fall leaf change<br /><br />--in Sports, WVU prepares for Virginia Tech.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51307424</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:31:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51307424/podcast_9_19_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21023437" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today on MetroNews This Morning: &#13;
&#13;
--Governor Jim Justice prepares to unveil a statewide school safety plan&#13;
&#13;
--A trial starts today in Ohio in the murder of a standout West Virginia football player&#13;
&#13;
--Randolph County prepares for visitors to see...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today on MetroNews This Morning: <br /><br />--Governor Jim Justice prepares to unveil a statewide school safety plan<br /><br />--A trial starts today in Ohio in the murder of a standout West Virginia football player<br /><br />--Randolph County prepares for visitors to see the fall leaf change<br /><br />--in Sports, WVU prepares for Virginia Tech.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>876</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-16-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-16-22--51279811</link><description><![CDATA[On today's MetroNews This Morning Podcast:<br /><br />--WV doctors continue to react to abortion legislation<br /><br />---Treasurer Riley Moore will fight a scheme to track credit card purchases of guns and ammo<br /><br />--Senators Capito and Manchin talk about efforts on Capitol Hill to craft regulatory reform and finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br /><br />--IN Sports: It's a Football Friday, we have previews of West Virginia high school and college football]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51279811</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:24:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51279811/podcast_9_16_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21726931" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On today's MetroNews This Morning Podcast:&#13;
&#13;
--WV doctors continue to react to abortion legislation&#13;
&#13;
---Treasurer Riley Moore will fight a scheme to track credit card purchases of guns and ammo&#13;
&#13;
--Senators Capito and Manchin talk about efforts on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today's MetroNews This Morning Podcast:<br /><br />--WV doctors continue to react to abortion legislation<br /><br />---Treasurer Riley Moore will fight a scheme to track credit card purchases of guns and ammo<br /><br />--Senators Capito and Manchin talk about efforts on Capitol Hill to craft regulatory reform and finish the Mountain Valley Pipeline<br /><br />--IN Sports: It's a Football Friday, we have previews of West Virginia high school and college football]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-15-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-15-22--51267412</link><description><![CDATA[MetroNews This Morning top stories: <br /><br />--Women's Health Center will halt abortions<br /><br />--Senate President Craig Blair tries to forge peace with WV Board of Education<br /><br />--Report finds 22 West Virginia schools in need of assistance<br /><br />---A new job for former Congressman and Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins<br /><br />--Sports:  Marshal readies for Bowling Green and three high school football games set for tonight.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51267412</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:27:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51267412/podcast_9_15_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21980866" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>MetroNews This Morning top stories: &#13;
&#13;
--Women's Health Center will halt abortions&#13;
&#13;
--Senate President Craig Blair tries to forge peace with WV Board of Education&#13;
&#13;
--Report finds 22 West Virginia schools in need of assistance&#13;
&#13;
---A new job for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[MetroNews This Morning top stories: <br /><br />--Women's Health Center will halt abortions<br /><br />--Senate President Craig Blair tries to forge peace with WV Board of Education<br /><br />--Report finds 22 West Virginia schools in need of assistance<br /><br />---A new job for former Congressman and Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins<br /><br />--Sports:  Marshal readies for Bowling Green and three high school football games set for tonight.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>916</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-14-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-14-22--51253310</link><description><![CDATA[Today in the MetroNews This Morning Podcast<br /><br />--Legislature passes an abortion bill<br /><br />--Berkshire Hathaway announces a major industrial investment in Jackson County<br /><br />--U.S. Education Secretary to visit Morgantown<br /><br />--Meet the 2022 Teacher and School Service Personnel of the Year<br /><br />--Sport: Neal Brown talks about the WVU mindset.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51253310</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:27:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51253310/podcast_9_14_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="20731255" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today in the MetroNews This Morning Podcast&#13;
&#13;
--Legislature passes an abortion bill&#13;
&#13;
--Berkshire Hathaway announces a major industrial investment in Jackson County&#13;
&#13;
--U.S. Education Secretary to visit Morgantown&#13;
&#13;
--Meet the 2022 Teacher and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today in the MetroNews This Morning Podcast<br /><br />--Legislature passes an abortion bill<br /><br />--Berkshire Hathaway announces a major industrial investment in Jackson County<br /><br />--U.S. Education Secretary to visit Morgantown<br /><br />--Meet the 2022 Teacher and School Service Personnel of the Year<br /><br />--Sport: Neal Brown talks about the WVU mindset.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>864</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-13-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-13-22--51240659</link><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers approved a measure in special session Monday clearing the way for what's expected to be another major jobs announcement--this one in Jackson County which is expected to be unveiled this morning.  Lawmakers get a look at electric vehicles and how they work with an EV Car Show at the Capitol.  Natural Gas rates are expected to sky rocket this winter--so much the PSC has told gas companies to mitigate how they increase those rates to avoid sticker shock for consumers.  The state Tourism Conference starts in Huntington today--the first time it's been in person in two years.   In Sports, Shane Lyons issues a statement on the status of Coach Neal Brown amid an 0-2 start to the season and Marshall prepares for Bowling Green amid the afterglow of the big win over Notre Dame.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51240659</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:24:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51240659/podcast_9_13_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21669247" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lawmakers approved a measure in special session Monday clearing the way for what's expected to be another major jobs announcement--this one in Jackson County which is expected to be unveiled this morning.  Lawmakers get a look at electric vehicles and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lawmakers approved a measure in special session Monday clearing the way for what's expected to be another major jobs announcement--this one in Jackson County which is expected to be unveiled this morning.  Lawmakers get a look at electric vehicles and how they work with an EV Car Show at the Capitol.  Natural Gas rates are expected to sky rocket this winter--so much the PSC has told gas companies to mitigate how they increase those rates to avoid sticker shock for consumers.  The state Tourism Conference starts in Huntington today--the first time it's been in person in two years.   In Sports, Shane Lyons issues a statement on the status of Coach Neal Brown amid an 0-2 start to the season and Marshall prepares for Bowling Green amid the afterglow of the big win over Notre Dame.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>903</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-12-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-12-22--51227114</link><description><![CDATA[State lawmakers go into special session today dealing with a couple of matters--including transferring money into the state's road fund.  The state is in the home stretch of rebuilding houses destroyed in the 2016 flood.  Lawmakers are also learning there are a lot of state jobs which have been funded for years--but nobody has ever been hired for the position.  Also on the Capitol Grounds today--an Electric Vehicle show.  In Sports, it was an historic weekend for the Marshall Thundering Herd as they took down Notre Dame and an historic weekend for WVU as Bob Huggins was inducted into the basketball hall of fame.  That and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51227114</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:27:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51227114/podcast_9_12_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22061122" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>State lawmakers go into special session today dealing with a couple of matters--including transferring money into the state's road fund.  The state is in the home stretch of rebuilding houses destroyed in the 2016 flood.  Lawmakers are also learning...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[State lawmakers go into special session today dealing with a couple of matters--including transferring money into the state's road fund.  The state is in the home stretch of rebuilding houses destroyed in the 2016 flood.  Lawmakers are also learning there are a lot of state jobs which have been funded for years--but nobody has ever been hired for the position.  Also on the Capitol Grounds today--an Electric Vehicle show.  In Sports, it was an historic weekend for the Marshall Thundering Herd as they took down Notre Dame and an historic weekend for WVU as Bob Huggins was inducted into the basketball hall of fame.  That and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>920</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-9-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-9-22--51198035</link><description><![CDATA[Reaction from around the world and here in West Virginia to the passing of Queen Elizabeth of Britain. There is push-back in Washington the deal cut by Senator Manchin to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline.  Frontier Communications says problems with copper theft to their systems have become substantially worse in the last two years.   It's Football Friday, Fred Persinger thumbnails the biggest games tonight in West Virginia High School football and Marshall and WVU prepare for big games tomorrow.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51198035</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:47:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51198035/podcast_9_9_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21106828" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reaction from around the world and here in West Virginia to the passing of Queen Elizabeth of Britain. There is push-back in Washington the deal cut by Senator Manchin to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline.  Frontier Communications says problems...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reaction from around the world and here in West Virginia to the passing of Queen Elizabeth of Britain. There is push-back in Washington the deal cut by Senator Manchin to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline.  Frontier Communications says problems with copper theft to their systems have become substantially worse in the last two years.   It's Football Friday, Fred Persinger thumbnails the biggest games tonight in West Virginia High School football and Marshall and WVU prepare for big games tomorrow.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>880</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-8-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-8-22--51184204</link><description><![CDATA[The rate of fatal overdoses in West Virginia has dropped slightly. Federal officials say a drug investigation in southern West Virginia sent 19 individuals to prison and resulted in the seizure of a sizeable amount of drugs--including 47 pounds of fentanyl.  A search is underway for a man in Monroe County from an overnight incident, policy say he's considered armed and dangerous.  A case of monkey pox at WVU and a new poll shows West Virginia almost evenly divided on the question of abortion.  In Sports, preps continue for week three of high school football and for WVU and Marshall, both playing big games this weekend.   Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51184204</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:30:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51184204/podcast_9_8_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21096796" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The rate of fatal overdoses in West Virginia has dropped slightly. Federal officials say a drug investigation in southern West Virginia sent 19 individuals to prison and resulted in the seizure of a sizeable amount of drugs--including 47 pounds of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The rate of fatal overdoses in West Virginia has dropped slightly. Federal officials say a drug investigation in southern West Virginia sent 19 individuals to prison and resulted in the seizure of a sizeable amount of drugs--including 47 pounds of fentanyl.  A search is underway for a man in Monroe County from an overnight incident, policy say he's considered armed and dangerous.  A case of monkey pox at WVU and a new poll shows West Virginia almost evenly divided on the question of abortion.  In Sports, preps continue for week three of high school football and for WVU and Marshall, both playing big games this weekend.   Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>879</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-7-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-7-22--51171831</link><description><![CDATA[There's new leadership at West Virginia's largest airport. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw sheds more light on his calling members back into special session next week. Dr. Ayne Amjad is leaving her position as the state's Chief Health Officer. State leaders say more people have gone back to work since the pandemic and electric school buses will roll in West Virginia for the first time today. Berkeley County investigators continue their work on a four year fatal hit and run investigation. In Sports, WVU looks for better tacking and it's a top 10 opponent for Marshall this Saturday. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51171831</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:25:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51171831/podcast_9_7_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22757719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There's new leadership at West Virginia's largest airport. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw sheds more light on his calling members back into special session next week. Dr. Ayne Amjad is leaving her position as the state's Chief Health Officer. State...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's new leadership at West Virginia's largest airport. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw sheds more light on his calling members back into special session next week. Dr. Ayne Amjad is leaving her position as the state's Chief Health Officer. State leaders say more people have gone back to work since the pandemic and electric school buses will roll in West Virginia for the first time today. Berkeley County investigators continue their work on a four year fatal hit and run investigation. In Sports, WVU looks for better tacking and it's a top 10 opponent for Marshall this Saturday. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>949</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-6-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-6-22--51158513</link><description><![CDATA[A special meeting of the West Virginia International Yeager Airport board is set for today amid the resignation of the airport director from the weekend. Another booster against the Omicron variant of Covid is now available in West Virginia. An update on plans for the Nucor Steel operation in Mason County. A couple of monuments unveiled over the weekend tell the story of the largest labor uprising in U.S. history which happened here in West Virginia and the latest Covid booster is now arriving in West Virginia. In Sports, the MetroNews Power Poll for High School football is out and WVU and Marshall prepare for the weekend. Kyle Wiggs will have the day's sports.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51158513</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:23:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51158513/podcast_9_6_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21516259" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A special meeting of the West Virginia International Yeager Airport board is set for today amid the resignation of the airport director from the weekend. Another booster against the Omicron variant of Covid is now available in West Virginia. An update...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A special meeting of the West Virginia International Yeager Airport board is set for today amid the resignation of the airport director from the weekend. Another booster against the Omicron variant of Covid is now available in West Virginia. An update on plans for the Nucor Steel operation in Mason County. A couple of monuments unveiled over the weekend tell the story of the largest labor uprising in U.S. history which happened here in West Virginia and the latest Covid booster is now arriving in West Virginia. In Sports, the MetroNews Power Poll for High School football is out and WVU and Marshall prepare for the weekend. Kyle Wiggs will have the day's sports.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-5-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-5-22--51146860</link><description><![CDATA[Labor Day activities are set for today all across the state of West Virginia. There is the possibility of flash flooding just about everywhere in the state today. A huge infusion of federal money into West Virginia is aimed at workforce development. The Director of Yeager Airport steps down, no reason given. The Morgantown Police Department works on recruiting. In sports, WVU puts Pitt behind them and prepares for Kansas and Marshall turns its sites on South Bend.  Those stories and more on today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51146860</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:37:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51146860/podcast_9_5_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17880913" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Labor Day activities are set for today all across the state of West Virginia. There is the possibility of flash flooding just about everywhere in the state today. A huge infusion of federal money into West Virginia is aimed at workforce development....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Labor Day activities are set for today all across the state of West Virginia. There is the possibility of flash flooding just about everywhere in the state today. A huge infusion of federal money into West Virginia is aimed at workforce development. The Director of Yeager Airport steps down, no reason given. The Morgantown Police Department works on recruiting. In sports, WVU puts Pitt behind them and prepares for Kansas and Marshall turns its sites on South Bend.  Those stories and more on today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>745</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-2-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-2-22--51115372</link><description><![CDATA[After 11 years, the Backyard Brawl lived up to its billing last night--but ultimately it was a heart breaker for Mountaineer fans, Kyle Wiggs will recap the WVU loss in Pittsburgh.  Elsewhere, a tragic accident has claimed the life of a student at Herbert Hoover High School in Kanawha County.    Law enforcement says goodby to a four-legged hero in Charleston.  Governor Jim Justice delivers money to Monroe County to renovate an aging courthouse and two of the state's largest healthcare outlets are now under the same corporate umbrella.  Fred Persinger also joins us to break down tonight's top high school games.  Theses stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51115372</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:26:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51115372/podcast_9_2_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="17253286" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After 11 years, the Backyard Brawl lived up to its billing last night--but ultimately it was a heart breaker for Mountaineer fans, Kyle Wiggs will recap the WVU loss in Pittsburgh.  Elsewhere, a tragic accident has claimed the life of a student at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After 11 years, the Backyard Brawl lived up to its billing last night--but ultimately it was a heart breaker for Mountaineer fans, Kyle Wiggs will recap the WVU loss in Pittsburgh.  Elsewhere, a tragic accident has claimed the life of a student at Herbert Hoover High School in Kanawha County.    Law enforcement says goodby to a four-legged hero in Charleston.  Governor Jim Justice delivers money to Monroe County to renovate an aging courthouse and two of the state's largest healthcare outlets are now under the same corporate umbrella.  Fred Persinger also joins us to break down tonight's top high school games.  Theses stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>719</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 9-1-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-9-1-22--51102964</link><description><![CDATA[Another economic development announcement for West Virginia as a west coast company announces plans to build electric pontoon boats in the Mountain State. There will be a leadership challenge in the state Senate in the coming year. A funeral for a Charleston Police K-9 killed on duty will be held today in Charleston, and after 11 years, and the Backyard Brawl rivalry is set to resume tonight. Kyle Wiggs has a preview of the game plus high school football previews for Friday night. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51102964</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:22:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51102964/podcast_9_1_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21996541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another economic development announcement for West Virginia as a west coast company announces plans to build electric pontoon boats in the Mountain State. There will be a leadership challenge in the state Senate in the coming year. A funeral for a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another economic development announcement for West Virginia as a west coast company announces plans to build electric pontoon boats in the Mountain State. There will be a leadership challenge in the state Senate in the coming year. A funeral for a Charleston Police K-9 killed on duty will be held today in Charleston, and after 11 years, and the Backyard Brawl rivalry is set to resume tonight. Kyle Wiggs has a preview of the game plus high school football previews for Friday night. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-31-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-31-22--51089479</link><description><![CDATA[Charleston has had a third fatal shooting since Friday.  A canine officer in Charleston killed in the line of duty will be remembered in a public memorial tomorrow.   Green Power Motor Company cuts the ribbon on its West Virginia operation to manufacture electric powered school buses.   More economic development announcements are expected today at the West Virginia Business Summit at the Greenbrier.  In Sports, we're on the eve of the Backyard Brawl--full coverage from Kyle Wiggs at the sports desk.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51089479</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:24:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51089479/podcast_8_31_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22033534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Charleston has had a third fatal shooting since Friday.  A canine officer in Charleston killed in the line of duty will be remembered in a public memorial tomorrow.   Green Power Motor Company cuts the ribbon on its West Virginia operation to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charleston has had a third fatal shooting since Friday.  A canine officer in Charleston killed in the line of duty will be remembered in a public memorial tomorrow.   Green Power Motor Company cuts the ribbon on its West Virginia operation to manufacture electric powered school buses.   More economic development announcements are expected today at the West Virginia Business Summit at the Greenbrier.  In Sports, we're on the eve of the Backyard Brawl--full coverage from Kyle Wiggs at the sports desk.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>918</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-30-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-30-22--51076892</link><description><![CDATA[A funeral is planned for a Charleston police dog killed in the line of duty and city police say Axel likely saved the lives of two fellow officers with his action. Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin expands on her frustration of repeated violent crime in the Capital city.  Beckley Police remember the loss of an officer on the 16th Anniversary of the tragedy.  There's another resignation from the state Board of Education and Governor Justice will join Green Power Motor Company officials for a ribbon cutting today.  In Sports, Coach Neal Brown names J-T Daniels the starting quarterback in Thursday's Backyard Brawl. Kyle Wiggs is in this morning.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51076892</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:25:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51076892/podcast_8_30_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22079305" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A funeral is planned for a Charleston police dog killed in the line of duty and city police say Axel likely saved the lives of two fellow officers with his action. Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin expands on her frustration of repeated violent crime in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A funeral is planned for a Charleston police dog killed in the line of duty and city police say Axel likely saved the lives of two fellow officers with his action. Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin expands on her frustration of repeated violent crime in the Capital city.  Beckley Police remember the loss of an officer on the 16th Anniversary of the tragedy.  There's another resignation from the state Board of Education and Governor Justice will join Green Power Motor Company officials for a ribbon cutting today.  In Sports, Coach Neal Brown names J-T Daniels the starting quarterback in Thursday's Backyard Brawl. Kyle Wiggs is in this morning.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>920</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-29-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-29-22--51063709</link><description><![CDATA[Flags in Charleston are at half-staff after the weekend death of a K-9 with the Charleston Police department shot in the line of duty--officers killed the suspect who shot the police dog.   A man wanted for a Friday murder in Charleston has turned himself into police.   Van Elementary in Boone County reopens today after a Covid shutdown last week, meanwhile several counties are touting enhanced security as students return to school. Van Elementary in Boone County reopens today after a Covid shutdown last week. In Sports, the opening week of College football is here--and Kyle Wiggs will talk about the Backyard Brawl on Thursday and Marshall's opener at home Saturday in sports.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51063709</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:33:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51063709/podcast_8_29_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21972088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Flags in Charleston are at half-staff after the weekend death of a K-9 with the Charleston Police department shot in the line of duty--officers killed the suspect who shot the police dog.   A man wanted for a Friday murder in Charleston has turned...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Flags in Charleston are at half-staff after the weekend death of a K-9 with the Charleston Police department shot in the line of duty--officers killed the suspect who shot the police dog.   A man wanted for a Friday murder in Charleston has turned himself into police.   Van Elementary in Boone County reopens today after a Covid shutdown last week, meanwhile several counties are touting enhanced security as students return to school. Van Elementary in Boone County reopens today after a Covid shutdown last week. In Sports, the opening week of College football is here--and Kyle Wiggs will talk about the Backyard Brawl on Thursday and Marshall's opener at home Saturday in sports.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>916</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-26-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-26-22--51036640</link><description><![CDATA[The Turnpike is back open today--and the driver who lost control of his rig causing a nearly 20 hour shutdown of the highway faces a charge of DUI.  The NTSB issues a preliminary report on the plane crash in Marion County which claimed three lives.  Several thousand West Virginians would benefit from the Presidents student loan forgiveness program.  Trial is set for a Monongalia County deputy who denies allegations of excessive force and violation of a suspect's civil rights. In Sports, Kyle Wiggs and Fred Persinger join us to recap last night's opening night in high school football and previews tonight's match-ups on the first Friday night of the season.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51036640</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:35:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51036640/podcast_8_26_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21380200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Turnpike is back open today--and the driver who lost control of his rig causing a nearly 20 hour shutdown of the highway faces a charge of DUI.  The NTSB issues a preliminary report on the plane crash in Marion County which claimed three lives....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Turnpike is back open today--and the driver who lost control of his rig causing a nearly 20 hour shutdown of the highway faces a charge of DUI.  The NTSB issues a preliminary report on the plane crash in Marion County which claimed three lives.  Several thousand West Virginians would benefit from the Presidents student loan forgiveness program.  Trial is set for a Monongalia County deputy who denies allegations of excessive force and violation of a suspect's civil rights. In Sports, Kyle Wiggs and Fred Persinger join us to recap last night's opening night in high school football and previews tonight's match-ups on the first Friday night of the season.  Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-25-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-25-22--51025721</link><description><![CDATA[Officials with the city of Charleston and the Kanawha County Commission unveil plans to construct the state's largest sports complex in a former anchor store location of the Charleston Town Center Mall. The National Guard is now working on flood cleanup in Fayette County as officials there continue to assess damage from last week's high water. A frightening discovery for law enforcement in northern West Virginia as Rainbow Fentanyl--which looks very much like candy--is taken off the streets in Morgantown. The Mountain Valley Pipeline is starting to breathe new life and folks were eating a lot of corn dogs and funnel cakes at this year's State Fair of West Virginia. In Sports, high school football kicks off tonight in West Virginia, Kyle Wiggs will preview the SSAC Kickoff Classic and all of the day's sports this morning. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51025721</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:23:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51025721/podcast_8_25_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="22296247" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Officials with the city of Charleston and the Kanawha County Commission unveil plans to construct the state's largest sports complex in a former anchor store location of the Charleston Town Center Mall. The National Guard is now working on flood...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Officials with the city of Charleston and the Kanawha County Commission unveil plans to construct the state's largest sports complex in a former anchor store location of the Charleston Town Center Mall. The National Guard is now working on flood cleanup in Fayette County as officials there continue to assess damage from last week's high water. A frightening discovery for law enforcement in northern West Virginia as Rainbow Fentanyl--which looks very much like candy--is taken off the streets in Morgantown. The Mountain Valley Pipeline is starting to breathe new life and folks were eating a lot of corn dogs and funnel cakes at this year's State Fair of West Virginia. In Sports, high school football kicks off tonight in West Virginia, Kyle Wiggs will preview the SSAC Kickoff Classic and all of the day's sports this morning. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>929</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MetroNews This Morning 8-24-22</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/metronews-this-morning-8-24-22--51014537</link><description><![CDATA[Governor Jim Justice takes a look at flood damage in Kanawha County from last week.  It's been the wettest summer on record for the Charleston area.  College students are helping out with the staffing shortages in Monongalia County schools.  Work on a new fire station in Wheeling gets started. Senator Capito will be in Wheeling today talking more about expansion of broadband access in West Virginia.  In Sports, Marshall Coach Charles Huff announces star running-back Rasheen Ali has stepped away from the program and will miss the start of the upcoming season.  Kyle Wiggs is in with all of the day's sports.   Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51014537</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:33:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51014537/podcast_8_24_22_chris_lawrence.mp3" length="21457321" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MetroNews</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Governor Jim Justice takes a look at flood damage in Kanawha County from last week.  It's been the wettest summer on record for the Charleston area.  College students are helping out with the staffing shortages in Monongalia County schools.  Work on a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Jim Justice takes a look at flood damage in Kanawha County from last week.  It's been the wettest summer on record for the Charleston area.  College students are helping out with the staffing shortages in Monongalia County schools.  Work on a new fire station in Wheeling gets started. Senator Capito will be in Wheeling today talking more about expansion of broadband access in West Virginia.  In Sports, Marshall Coach Charles Huff announces star running-back Rasheen Ali has stepped away from the program and will miss the start of the upcoming season.  Kyle Wiggs is in with all of the day's sports.   Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21c5f5f6a4dfd849a89d8fb7178ea456.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
