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MetroNews Midday
by MetroNews
Live from West Virginia’s Capital City, with stories from every corner of the Mountain State. From Noon to 3 p.m., MetroNews Midday connects West Virginians with the news that matters most — hosted by 13 News and Tonight Live anchor Amanda Barren and Dave Allen of MetroNews. Amanda and Dave deliver up-to-the-minute headlines and breaking news while amplifying voices from around the state through insightful interviews and real-time conversation.📺 Watch Hour 3 live on any device with MetroNews TV📱 Join the conversation by texting 304-TALK-304 or call 800-765-TALK With featured segments like:Mayor Monday – spotlighting towns and cities across the stateWonderful West Virginian – honoring unsung heroes for their generosity and community spiritMetroNews Midday is your live, local, and lively midday connection to West Virginia.
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MetroNews Midday Thursday May 14, 2026 Hour 3
🏍️ Take 2: Todd Taylor is chatting with Dave about Run for the Wall, a massive cross-country motorcycle ride with 300 riders traveling from California to D.C. They'll be talking about the journey and their yearly stop in Nitro, West Virginia, all while honoring their motto: “We Ride for Those Who Can’t.”☎️ Then at 2:33 PM, it’s time for Open Line West Virginia! The mic is yours—call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to tell Dave what you think about the primary election or whatever else is on your mind today.
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MetroNews Midday Thursday May 14, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Tom Resler, Secretary of State Kris Warner, Mike Boes and Major Justin Raynes.
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843
MetroNews Midday Thursday May 14, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Hoppy Kercheval, Senator Tom Takubo, and Delegate Matthew Rohrbach.
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842
MetroNews Midday Wednesday May 13, 2026 Hour 3
🏍️ Todd Taylor is chatting with Dave about Run for the Wall, a massive cross-country motorcycle ride with 300 riders traveling from California to D.C. They'll be talking about the journey and their yearly stop in Nitro, West Virginia, all while honoring their motto: “We Ride for Those Who Can’t.”☎️ Then at 2:33 PM, it’s time for Open Line West Virginia! The mic is yours—call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to tell Dave what you think about the primary election or whatever else is on your mind today.
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841
MetroNews Midday Wednesday May 13, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Josh Sperry, this week's Wonderful West Virginian, Delegate Mike Pushkin, and Delegate Josh Holstein.
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840
MetroNews Midday Wednesday May 13, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Rachel Fetty Anderson, Homer Hickam and Roy Lee Cooke.
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MetroNews Midday Tuesday May 12, 2026 Hour 3
🚜 Jason Pizatella, CEO of the Contractors Association, is joining Dave to explain why keeping the state gas tax in place is so important. He’ll be breaking down how that money goes directly into the Road Fund to handle everything from fixing bridges and clearing slips to plowing snow and cutting grass—things the state simply couldn't afford to do without that tax revenue.☎️ Then at 2:33 PM, the floor is yours for Open Line West Virginia! If there’s something on your mind, give Dave a call at 800-765-8255 or send a text to 304-TALK-304 to jump into the discussion.
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838
MetroNews Midday Tuesday May 12, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talks with Hoppy Kercheval, Delegate Josh Holstein, and Delegate Mike Pushkin.
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MetroNews Midday Tuesday May 12, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Dave Wilson, Craig Blair and Secretary of State Kris Warner.
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MetroNews Midday Monday May 11, 2026 Hour 3
🏛️General Council of HHS Mike Stuart is dropping by to chat with Dave about where things stand currently with the West Virginian Republican Party. ☎️ Then at 2:33 PM, it’s time for Open Line West Virginia! The floor is yours—give Dave a call at 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let him know what’s on your mind.
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MetroNews Midday Monday May 11, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Thurman & Amanda Maynard, Delegate JB Akers, and Brad Howe.
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834
MetroNews Midday Monday May 11, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Delegate Sean Hornbuckle and Deputy Chris Conner.
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833
MetroNews Midday Friday May 8, 2026 Hour 3
⚾ Daniel Woods is are jumping on with Dave for the Weekend Sports Blitz to help you map out which games are worth watching or hitting up this weekend. ☎️ After the sports talk, we’re opening up the lines! It’s your turn to take the mic on Open Line West Virginia. Whether you want to talk politics, sports, or anything else on your mind, give Dave a call at 800-765-TALK or shoot a text to 304-TALK-304.
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MetroNews Midday Friday May 8, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Mike Acure, owner of Dairy Creme Corner in Fairmont, our Lunch Spot for this week, Rachelle Beatty, Lisa Sutton, and Mark Curtis.
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831
MetroNews Midday Friday May 8, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, and Deb Rusnack.
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830
MetroNews Midday Wednesday May 6, 2026 Hour 3
🗣️ Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango joins Dave to talk about the criticism the commission faced over how John Lucas’ death investigation was handled at last night’s meeting.📞 Then at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia hands you the mic—give Dave a call at 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to share what’s on your mind.
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MetroNews Midday Wednesday May 6, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Burke Allen & Rick Handley.
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MetroNews Midday Wednesday May 6, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Senator Amy Grady, David Rosier, Molly Pope, and Forest Clevenger.
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MetroNews Midday Tuesday May 5, 2026 Hour 3
🐾 Carey Thiel is joining Dave to discuss the federal push to end Greyhound racing right here in West Virginia.☎️ Then at 2:33 PM, it’s time for Open Line West Virginia! The floor is yours—give Dave a call at 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let him know what’s on your mind.
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MetroNews Midday Tuesday May 5, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Jed Smith, Paul Witt, Jeff Jenkins and Brad Howe.
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825
MetroNews Midday Tuesday May 5, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Hoppy Kercheval, Delegate Shawn Fluharty and Terry Fletcher.
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MetroNews Midday Monday May 4, 2026 Hour 3
🗳️ Dr. Steven Eshenaur is stopping in to chat with Dave about some of the negative campaigning that's been going on lately.☎️ Then at 2:33 PM, it’s your turn to take over the mic for Open Line West Virginia! Give Dave a call at 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to share whatever’s been on your mind today.
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MetroNews Midday Monday May 4, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Sophia Wigel, Brad McElhinny and Steve Day.
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MetroNews Midday Monday May 4, 2026 Hour 1
Amand and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Chief Scott Dempsey and Larry McCloy.
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821
MetroNews Midday Friday May 1, 2026 Hour 3
Dave Allen is joined by Jack Carlson for the Weekend Sports Blitz, plus your calls and texts on Open Line WV.
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MetroNews Midday Friday May 1, 2026 Hour 2
Dave Allen talks with Ariel Barcenas and Shawn Schulenberg with Nomada Bakery, this week's Lunch Spot, Bryan Hughes talks about the weather, Dave Lavender with Apprenticeships and Film for the West Virginia Division of Economic Development, and Mark Curtis with his political commentary.
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MetroNews Midday Friday May 1, 2026 Hour 1
Dave Allen talks with Jeff Jenkins about local news including a bizarre armed robbery, TJ Meadows and Kayla Young talk about nasty campaign ads for the May Primary, and Burke Allen discusses the general media landscape in America.
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818
MetroNews Midday Thursday April 30, 2026 Hour 3
⚖️ Supreme Court Justice Gerald Titus is stopping by to talk with Dave about his run for the Supreme Court. He’ll be diving into his background on the bench and what he’s hoping to accomplish if he's re-elected.☎️ Then at 2:33 PM, it's time for Open Line West Virginia. Call Dave at 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to share whatever's on your mind today!
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817
MetroNews Midday Thursday April 30, 2026 Hour 2
Dave talks with Clayburne Stevens, Steven Allen Adams, and Brent Walker.
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816
MetroNews Midday Thursday April 30, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Hoppy Kercheval, Joe Moritz and Attoney General JB McCusky.
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MetroNews Midday Wednesday April 29, 2026 Hour 3
🎓 John Waltz from WV Wesleyan is stopping by to chat with Dave about the 2026 West Virginia Scholar Program. If you're planning to apply, don't wait—the deadline is coming up this Sunday, May 3rd!❤️ Pam King and Cheryl King are dropping in to talk about Pam’s journey as a living donor. Cheryl will also be sharing details on how you can sign up to be an organ donor yourself.☎️ Then at 2:33 PM, the mic is all yours for Open Line West Virginia. Give Dave a call at 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to share whatever has been on your mind today.
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814
MetroNews Midday Wednesday April 29, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Luke Wiggs, and Secretary of State Kris Warner.
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813
MetroNews Midday Wednesday April 29, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talked with Jeff Jenkins, Chris Lawrence, TJ Meadows, and Scott Summers.
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MetroNews Midday Tuesday April 28, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Dave Weekley, and Steve Day.
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MetroNews Midday Tuesday April 28, 2026 Hour 3
🇺🇸 Tom Willis, who’s running for the US Senate, is stopping by to chat with Dave about why he’s jumping into the race and what he’s looking to get done for the state.☎️ Then at 2:33 PM, the mic is all yours for Open Line West Virginia. Give Dave a call at 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to share whatever is on your mind today.
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MetroNews Midday Tuesday April 28, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Criss McCauley, Donna Dehart and Brad Reed.
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MetroNews Midday Monday April 27, 2026 Hour 3
⛏️ Gary Corns from Clinch Resources is stopping by to chat with Dave about the new Lane Branch Surface Mine. Work has officially launched and they expect to start shipping coal this May. They’ve already filled the first shift, but they’re hiring right now for other positions as they ramp up production!🎤 Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin is stopping by to chat with Dave about the official musical lineup for the 2026 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta!☎️ Then at 2:33 PM, the mic is all yours for Open Line West Virginia. Give Dave a call at 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to share whatever is on your mind today.
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MetroNews Midday Monday April 27, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Trey Jones continured, Shelia Moran, Andrea Johnson, Greg Clutter and Deke Kersey.
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MetroNews Midday Monday April 27, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, US Attorney Matt Harvey, and Trey Jones.
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MetroNews Midday Friday April 24, 2026 Hour 3
🏈 This week on the Weekend Sports Blitz, Dave is teaming up with Daniel Woods to dive into the #NFLDraft, big games and sports action happening across the board this weekend. ☎️ Then, the mic is all yours for Open Line West Virginia! Dave is opening the phone lines at 800-765-TALK and the text line at 304-TALK-304. Whether you want to sound off on the latest news or just share what’s been on your mind lately, we’re ready to hear from you.
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MetroNews Midday Friday April 24, 2026 Hour 2
Dave talks with Teri Blevins owner of Lil' Bit of Heaven Cupcakes our Lunch Spot this week, Michael Mosteller, Kaylin George, Tony Stroud and Mark Curtis.
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MetroNews Midday Friday April 24, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows,, Morgan O'Brien, Senator Ryan Weld.
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MetroNews Midday Thursday April 23, 2026 Hour 3
🏆 Jim Workman, the Executive Director of the WV Sportswriters Association, is joining Dave to chat about the 79th Victory Awards coming to the Charleston Town Center on May 3rd.🎙️ Then, it’s time for Open Line West Virginia! Give Dave a call at 800-765-8255 or send a text to 304-TALK-304 and let him know what’s on your mind today.
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MetroNews Midday Thursday April 23, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Madhur Bedre, Dr. Anthyony Uy, President Ericke Cage, and Delegate Mike Pushkin.
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MetroNews Midday Thursday April 23, 2026 Hour 1
Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Hoppy Kercheval, Heather Ranson, and Dr. Bill Ramsey.
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MetroNews Midday Wednesday April 22, 2026 Hour 3
Dave throws to Kanawha County Commision press confrerence on the chemical spill at Catalyst Refiners Inc. in Nitro, then he talks with Chris Lawrence and Ben Salango.
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MetroNews Midday Wednesday April 22, 2026 Hour 2
Dave talks with Dr. Tom Takubo, TJ Meadows, Valicia Leary, Owen Walker, Dan Clarkson, Lee R. Mullins III, Kimbery Ann Bailey, Chris Lawrence, Jack Carlson, Mike Pushkin and President Ericke Cage.
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MetroNews Midday Wednesday April 22, 2026 Hour 1
Dave talks with Jeff Jenkins and TJ Meadows.
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MetroNews Midday Tuesday April 21, 2026 Hour 3
🏫 Amelia Knisely from West Virginia Watch is stopping by to chat with Dave about how school funding actually fared in the last legislative session, plus the story behind that GOP mailer claiming only registered Republicans can vote on May 12th.🎙️ Then at 2:33 p.m., it’s time for Open Line West Virginia! It's your turn to tell Dave what's on your mind—give him a call at 800-765-8255 or send a text to 304-TALK-304.
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MetroNews Midday Tuesday April 21, 2026 Hour 2
Amanda and Dave talk with Russell Bonasso, Audrey Petonak-Goff, Frank O'Brien and Delegate Josh Holstein.
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Live from West Virginia’s Capital City, with stories from every corner of the Mountain State. From Noon to 3 p.m., MetroNews Midday connects West Virginians with the news that matters most — hosted by 13 News and Tonight Live anchor Amanda Barren and Dave Allen of MetroNews. Amanda and Dave deliver up-to-the-minute headlines and breaking news while amplifying voices from around the state through insightful interviews and real-time conversation.📺 Watch Hour 3 live on any device with MetroNews TV📱 Join the conversation by texting 304-TALK-304 or call 800-765-TALK With featured segments like:Mayor Monday – spotlighting towns and cities across the stateWonderful West Virginian – honoring unsung heroes for their generosity and community spiritMetroNews Midday is your live, local, and lively midday connection to West Virginia.
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