MetroNews Midday

Dave talks with Emmett Pepper, Britta Aguirre and opens the phone/text lines on Open Line West Virginia.

Amanda and Dave talk with our Lunch spot Firside Grill owner Rob Sydenstriker, Kyle Wiggs, Retired Marine Col. William "Burner" Dunn and Cassidy Wood.

Amanda and Dave talk with Chris Lawrence, Mike Nolting, Willy Akers and Tammy Tincher.

Dave talks with Brad McElhinny and opens the phone/text lines on Open Line West Virginia.

Amanda and Dave talk with Hoppy Hercheval, Justin Williams and Michael Retcher.

Amanda and Dave talk with Chris Lawrence, TJ Meadows, Jesse Forbes, Dante Ditrapino and Alexandra Criner.

Dave talks with Michael Negron, Mitch Carmichael, Jeff Jenkins and opens the phone/text lines on Open Line West Virginia.

Amanda and Dave talk with our Wonderful West Virginian Rick Honaker, Jeff Jenkins, Annalise Murphy, Dr. Matthew Christensen and Barboursville Mayor Chris Tatem.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Anthony Lewis, Mark Curtis and Ben Salango.

Dave talks with West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner, Mike Nolting and opens the phone/text lines on Open Line West Virginia.

Amanda and Dave talk with Retired Major General William Crane, Home Hickman and Kevin Sizemore.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Col. Josh McConkey, Carah Chafin and Devon James.

Dave talks with Man Mayor John Fekete for Mayor Monday and then opens the phone/text lines on Open Line West Virginia.

Amanda and Dave talk with Eric Waggoner, Joe Fitzwater, Mike Nolting and Professor Billy Gardner.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Luke Furbee and Marlon Marrache.

Dave Allen wraps up the week with more live updates from the high school baseball championships and a rundown of weekend happenings—from FestivALL to Live on the Levee. Plus, Dave previews Game 1 of the NBA Finals and shares final thoughts ahead of a busy weekend on the WCHS Radio Network.

Hour 2 continues Dave’s in-depth conversation with Chris Withrow on correctional officer recruitment and policy reform. Later, MetroNews Sports' Joe Brocato checks in live from GoMart Ballpark with the latest from the State High School Baseball Tournament, including matchups, standout performances, and championship implications.

Dave Allen kicks off the weekend preview with Ashley Alford Glasco from FestivALL, discussing this year’s events and Friday’s Live on the Levee kickoff. Then, Chris Withrow from the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority joins to talk staffing, retention, and systemic challenges inside the state’s correctional facilities. Plus, a quick look at top stories and what’s ahead across the Valley.

Dave talks with Bob Noone, Jenny Murray and opens the phone/text lines on Open Line West Virginia.

Amanda talks with Jeannette Walls and John Ellison. Dave talks with Logan Scott, Julienne Verdi and Dave Wilson.

Dave talks with Jeff Jenkins, Rob Reel, Senator Rupie Phillips and Joe Fitzwater,

Dave talks with Rob Cornelius and opens the phone/text lines on Open Line West Virginia.

Dave talks with this week's Wonder West Virginian John Buckland "WV Batman", Dr. Matthew Christiansen, Fred Persinger, and West Virginia State Trooper Thomas Ellis.

Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Spencer Adkins, Delegate Gary Howell and Huntington Police Chief Phil Watkins.

Dave talks with Ally Layman and opens the phone/text lines on Open Line West Virginia.