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WV's 150th Birthday Art Contest giving children opportunity to win

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Winners in each age group will win a Kindle Fire and gift cards for their classrooms. Winning artwork will also be featured at the state's official 150th birthday celebration. More>>

WV Division of Natural Resources warns: Don’t Feed the Bears

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Bears are now found in areas where they have been absent for decades and have been reported in all 55 counties. More>>

Court: Law applying crack sentences retroactive

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A federal appeals court has ruled that anyone serving prison time in a crack cocaine case should get a new sentence under a law lessening the sentences for offenders. More>>

Cabell County looking for new magistrate

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Cabell County is starting its search for a new magistrate. More>>

Special Report: The Process Behind Testing for Drugged Driving

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Earlier this month, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signed a bill that makes it easier to drug test drivers who police suspect are driving under the influence of illegal drugs. More>>

Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended

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Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half. More>>

Gov. Tomblin recognizes declares May 9 'Hospice Volunteer Day'

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The governor also recognized six veteran volunteers in an effort to raise awareness of the 'We Honor Veterans' program. More>>

Parody becomes reality: Manchin asks for canceling of Buckwild

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One week after a fake report came out claiming West Virginia's junior senator canceled a new MTV show centered in the state, now U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is asking the show be canceled for real. More>>