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 to take your first hike of the new year today
--In Sports: there will be no repeat national title for Ohio State 

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 year old missing persons case
--In Sports: the college football playoffs round two are here

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 Ripley didn't make it
--In Sports: Rich Rod adds another piece to his coaching staff in Morgantown 

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 on the life of former Senator Larry Edgell
--In Sports: A familiar name in Mountaineer football is coming back 

Today on MetroNews This Morning:--Overnight winds have caused widespread power outages statewide
--Senator Capito says she is fully behind the Trump Administration's action against drug boats from Venezuela
--Governor Patrick Morrisey looks to be extending patrols by the WV National Guard to Washington into the new year
--In Sports: The college football playoffs are ready to get started

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 problems still exist at the Clarksburg VA facility
--In Sports: More post season honors high school football