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MetroNews This Morning

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Sarah Beckstrom
World War I
Andrew Wolfe
Donald Trump
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Greenbrier Resort
National Guard
Venezuela
Food Dye Ban
Winter Storm

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.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 Virg... more

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Latest Episodes

Today on Metronews This Morning:

--Tense moments at a Barbour County mine

--The state Board of Education has significant action on schools in Wyoming, Logan, and Marion Counties

--Vandalia Health receives a significant federal allocation

--In Sports... more

Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A tree falls and kills a passing motorist on a motorcycle

--Stormy weather creates headaches for many across the state

--Lawmakers have plenty of questions for the Human Services Secretary about the school clothin... more

Today on Metronews This Morning:

--A Monongalia County man is headed to prison for life for a murder conviction

--West Virginia continues to see a rebound from leading the nation in overdose deaths

--More discussion in Huntington about Flock camera... more

Today on MetroNews This Morning:

--A Monongalia County murder case goes to the sentencingphase today.

--Lawmakers get a full reports on the operations of Flock Cameras in WV

--An update on flooding and disaster assistance in WEst Virginia.

--In S... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Jenkins
WVU reporter and MetroNews contributor
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Episode: MetroNews This Morning 8-5-26
Greg Ingram
Chair, Fayette County Republican Executive Committee
Fayette County GOP
Episode: MetroNews This Morning 7-30-26
Kristi Walker
Chief Operating Officer, Community Care West Virginia
Community Care West Virginia
Episode: MetroNews This Morning 7-29-26
TJ Meadows
Metro News Talk Line co-host
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Episode: MetroNews This Morning 7-10-26
Jeff Sandeen
President and CEO, Vandalia Health
Vandalia Health
Episode: MetroNews This Morning 7-6-26
Cheryl Beard
Resident involved in Boone County flood recovery interview
Casey, Boone County resident
Episode: MetroNews This Morning 7-2-26
Skylar Forbes
Marquette transfer, competing for Team Canada in FIBA three-on-three Nations League
Team Canada / University connections
Episode: MetroNews This Morning 7-1-26
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. Senator featured in a political discussion
U.S. Senate
Episode: MetroNews This Morning 6-24-26
Brenna Bond
Parkersburg rising senior and recipient of the West Virginia Scholar program
West Virginia Wesleyan College / MetroNews
Episode: MetroNews This Morning 6-18-26

Hosts

Chris Lawrence
Host of the morning briefing; leads segments, with frequent contributions from reporters and anchors.
TJ Meadows
Co-host providing political commentary moments; participates in policy discussions.
Daniel Woods
Sports reporter contributing to morning update; provides sports context and updates.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Very informational, but...

    The podcast length of time has been messed up for months. This causes problems with the player repeating stuff or just abruptly ending.

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Listeners Say

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Length issues have caused repeats and abrupt endings according to listeners.
Production rhythm can be uneven at times, but content quality remains solid for a short-format briefing.
Overall, it delivers concise WV news with reliable context and weather/sports updates.
Guests and topics stay tightly WV-focused, which is valuable for local decision-makers.

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MetroNews This Morning 2-20-26
Q: What are the proposed changes to the HOPE Scholarship?
Supporters argue that changes will hurt more than they help, potentially limiting funding and usage of the funds.
MetroNews This Morning 1-28-26
Q: What's the key ingredient that's been so successful for you guys?
Showing people that you care about them has been the key ingredient for success in creating warming centers.
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Q: What does Joe Manchin think about the Republican primary decision?
Manchin believes closing the primary would harm Republicans and urges a reconsideration towards an open primary.
MetroNews This Morning 10-6-25
Q: Could federal job cuts proposed by President Trump actually happen?
Senator Capito expressed uncertainty but acknowledged that the President could attempt to reduce the number of federal jobs in the context of the government shutdown.
MetroNews This Morning 7-23-24
Q: What does she need to do?
Manchin believes Harris needs to evaluate the Democratic Party's financial strategies and the growing national debt issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MetroNews This Morning

What is MetroNews This Morning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A brisk daily WV news brief that combines weather, politics, crime updates, and local sports into a tight 15-minute format. It frequently threads state government actions, legal developments, and regional stories with timely weather and sports notes, often featuring quotes or context from reporters and on-air commentators. Noteworthy is its statewide focus, frequent guest appearances from state officials and agency leaders, and a straightforward, fast-paced presentation designed for listeners who need a quick, reliable snapshot of West Virginia and surrounding coverage.

Listeners are likely drawn to practical, local-focused journalism with clear context on policy debates, public safety, and state governance, plus reliable weather and sport... more

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3. Kristi Walker
4. TJ Meadows
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7. Skylar Forbes
8. Elizabeth Warren

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