Police recommend charges in WSU frat alcohol poisoning death

Through interviews, police learned that the night Samuel Martinez died was "Big/Little Night," an event when older fraternity members called "bigs" for "big brother" join their "littles" in drinking.

WSU sisters leading Cougars women's basketball to new heights

Meet Charlisse and Krystal Leger-Walker, two sisters from New Zealand, are leading the Washington State University women's basketball program to new heights this season.

WSU researchers say invasive Asian giant hornets could spread along the West Coast

Researchers have predicted that the Asian giant hornet, an invasive newcomer to the Pacific Northwest popularly dubbed the "murder hornet," will spread down much of the U.S. West Coast if it gains a foothold in Washington. 

Public officials see 'substantial increase' in COVID-19 cases among WSU Pullman students

Washington State University announced a "substantial increase" in COVID-19 cases among Pullman students, reporting 30 new positive coronavirus cases over the weekend.

WSU Head Football Coach Nick Rolovich pays it forward in Pullman

Long before WSU Head Football Coach Nick Rolovich even held practice with his new team, he’s left his mark on the community he now calls home. 

Former Army medic who won Medal of Honor will raise flag at Apple Cup

The Apple Cup will hold special meaning for one Washington State University alumnus. He's an Army veteran from Puyallup who's been chosen to take part in the flag raising ceremony.

WSU short of dorm rooms as it welcomes largest freshman class

Washington State University is preparing to welcome the largest freshman class in its history, and is short of dorm rooms to house them.

WSU community stunned, grieves after QB Tyler Hilinski's apparent suicide

Police said Tuesday night that Washington State University quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Twitter suspends former WSU College Republicans president

Twitter has suspended the account of the former president of the Washington State University College Republicans who resigned after attending a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Former WSU football player charged with murder in wife's death

SALT LAKE CITY -- Prosecutors say a former professional football player sliced his wife's neck and then crawled on the ground outside their rented Utah condominium before flagging down a police officer.Murder charges filed Monday against 46-year-old Anthony D.

Two injured in shooting near Washington State University campus

PULLMAN, Wash. -- The Pullman Police Department is investigating a shooting near the Washington State University campus.The incident happened off of the Pullman campus in the 1000 block of Duncan Lane early Sunday morning.Pullman Police officers were responding to a noise complaint when they heard two gunshots.Police said two people received non-life threatening injuries in the shooting.A 19-year-old male had a wound to his right torso and a 17-year-old male with a wound to his arm.An investigation revealed a group of people attending a party in the area surrounded a vehicle trying to leave the area.

WSU announces budget cuts to deal with $30M deficit

Washington State University is announcing big budget cuts to reduce an estimated $30 million annual deficit.

Washington State University eyes composting human remains

Washington State University wants to start a pilot program to test methods of decomposing human bodies that could offer an alternative to burial or cremation.

WSU student arrested in connection with bomb threats at dorm

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Police at Washington State University have arrested a student in connection with a series of bomb threats recently made against Stimson Hall.Campus police arrested 18-year-old Jose Andres Tecuatl on three counts of threatening to bomb and three counts of felony harassment.

Swastikas and bomb threat prompt WSU dorm evacuation

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Dozens of students were evacuated from a dormitory at Washington State University after students reported vandals had scratched several swastikas and a vague bomb threat onto the walls.The Spokesman-Review says the graffiti was reported about 10 p.m. Monday.