West Virginia
Pitt, West Virginia fans react after 107th Backyard Brawl
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pitt fans are enjoying their team’s thrilling comeback win over rival West Virginia in the 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl.
“Dude, that was one of the best wins I’ve seen in years,” said Pitt fan Eric Vorse as he left Acrisure. “This is the greatest day I’ve had in a long time.”
For a game with so much hype, the contest delivered.
“Unbelievable, back and forth, great game,” said Brian Lardin. “Awesome game, great win, Pitt, go Panthers.”
Of course, West Virginia fans were left with different emotions.
“Honestly, not surprised, disappointed, but that’s kind of life as a WVU fan,” said one Mountaineers fan.
Fans acknowledged there was some tension between rivaling fans, which nearly led to fights, but for the most part, cooler heads prevailed.
One West Virginia fan even said he became friends with several Pitt fans.
“Hey, West Virginia, great jobs, fans. Those fans are great, but I’ll tell you what, dude, hail to Pitt. Today is Pitt fans’ day,” Vorse said. “Today, Pitt is it.”
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West Virginia
Morrisey signs Baylea’s Law, increasing criminal penalties in W.Va. for DUI causing death
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey officially signed House Bill 4712 into law on Friday.
The bill, better known as Baylea’s Law, increases criminal penalties against those who are convicted of driving under the influence resulting in death. The bill is named after Baylea Bower, a 24-year-old woman from Boone County who was killed in a car crash on Easter in 2025 caused by a drunk driver.
The bill passed the House in February, with several of Bower’s family and friends gathered at the West Virginia Capitol in support of the bill.
“Obviously we’re going to be heartbroken,” Bower’s friend India Henderson said. “We have the lifetime sentence of not having Baylea. But if this does help save a life in the future and cause someone to not want to go out and cause this tragedy, then that is a win.”
In accordance with the passage of the bill, Baylea’s Law will take effect on June 12.
“West Virginia will no longer allow those who drive while impaired to escape the full weight of justice,” Morrisey said Friday in a press release. “Baylea’s Law gives our legal system the teeth to demand absolute accountability for the most heartbreaking crimes. Today, our laws stand firmly on the side of victims and their families.”
Specifically, Baylea’s Law introduces the offense of aggravated DUI resulting in death, which will carry the following mandatory sentences, according to a release from Morrisey’s office:
- Five to 30 years in prison
- Fine of $2,000 to $10,000
- Lifetime revocation of the offender’s driver’s license
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