Explosion this week at a Kanawha County chemical plan has now claimed a life as the investigation continues. A tragic fire in Greenbrier County which left six dead--including five children--is now considered a criminal case. Two are dead from gunshot wounds in Harrison County. Covid 19 cases rise and the death toll sets a new one day record for the pandemic. West Virginia election results are certified and ski resorts get ready to open up. In Sports, Marshall basketball gets a road win, but this week's Thundering Herd football game is off due to Covid 19. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

An explosion and fire at a chemical plant along the Kanawha River rocked several communities east of Charleston overnight. Fire claims the life of multiple children in Greenbrier County. Charleston and the state's law enforcement community say good-bye to a slain Charleston police officer. West Virginia election results set to be certified and Covid 19 numbers in West Virginia continue to climb. In sports, plans for WVU's home basketball owner are scrubbed due to a Covid outbreak on the Robert Morris team. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

West Virginia native and aviation legend Chuck Yeager has died. Funeral services are set for noon in Charleston for a slain Charleston Police officer. Covid 19 cases are growing rapidly in the state and are starting to near levels to put strain on the healthcare system. Dr. Marshal advises don't fear the Covid vaccines. Delegate Doug Skaff lands the House Minority position and in sports, Musselman's Blake Hartman is the 2020 Metronews West Virginia High School Football Player of the Year. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Covid 19 infection in West Virginia is rising above 7 percent to start the week. Schools in more than half of the state are virtual this week due to virus spread or weather. Funeral services will be tomorrow in Charleston for late Charleston Police Officer Cassie Johnson. Leadership is selected for Republicans and Democrats in the coming Legislative Regular Session and Christmas Tree farms are engaged in their busiest time of the year in West Virginia. In Sports, a rough weekend for the WVU and Marshall football teams, but WVU basketball gets back into the win column. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Funeral arrangements are being made for a Charleston Police Officer who has now died after she was shot in the line of duty earlier this week. The man accused of shooting her also suffered two gunshot wounds to the torso and remains hospitalized. A child dies in a Monongalia County house fire and an arrest is made in a hit and run in McDowell County which left a child dead. The latest Covid numbers and another delay in the Opioid Trial in Huntington against several major drug makers. In Sports, both Marshall and WVU will return to the gridiron this weekend. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

A tragic ending to an officer shot in the line of duty in Charleston as Officer Cassie Johnson is removed from life support. Two are charged in the death of a Fayette County teen whose body was found in another state. The state is partnering with a company to provide free at home testing for Covid 19. Senator Manchin is in the middle of an effort in Congress to move the needle on another Covid 19 relief package. A South Charleston teacher is honored as a Mazda Hero nationally. In Sports, WVU can't close the gap with Gonzaga and the Steelers run their record to 11-0. Those stories and more in our MetroNews This Morning podcast.

A Charleston police officer is shot in the line of duty. A teenager is charged with setting a house fire in Taylor County and in Cabell County a man pleads guilty to the attack of a business owner two years ago. Covid 19 hospitalizations are on the rise in West Virginia, prompting cooperation and a delay in some procedures which can be put off to free up bed space. Also, a vaccine for the virus is near and West Virginia is prioritizing distribution plans. Senator Joe Manchin is part of a group trying to hammer out a bi-partisan Covid relief package by the New Year. In sports, WVU basketball faces the nation's #1 team tonight in Indy. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

The first significant snow of the season is arriving in West Virginia. Covid 19 cases are on the rise and prompting stark concern from Governor Jim Justice who may soon implement new county-by-county restrictions. A fatal fire in Raleigh County is under investigation. The West Virginia Black Bears baseball team gets a new lease on life and WVU basketball heads to Indy to face #1 Gonzaga. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Covid 19 case numbers in West Virginia are showing record numbers for hospitalizations. The county map shows substantial spread and officials expect it will worsen in the days after Thanksgiving. The first doses of Covid vaccine are due to arrive in a matter of days. West Liberty's new President is ready to hit the ground running. We're in for the first major shot of winter this season and the high school football season ended abruptly over the weekend. Those stories and more in today's MetroNews This Morning podcast.