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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>>

Fiery debate ensues at Logan town hall meeting between gun owners and Senator Manchin

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Senator Joe Manchin says when he went to Logan for a town hall meeting on Thursday, he expected a fiery debate. More>>

Company to install 17 steel doors in public restrooms throughout Nitro Video included

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When you gotta go, you gotta go. But Lesley Adkins, of Nitro, said she cares about where. Especially when it comes to her daughters, Arianna and Brianne. More>>

WV Division of Personnel hosts Government Career Fair at Culture Center in Charleston

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The state is looking for people to work in nursing, social services, engineering and corrections. More>>

Groups attend hearing in Charleston that could impact future mining on Blair Mountain

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The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection held a hearing Tuesday in Charleston to discuss the future of Blair Mountain in Logan County. More>>

WV State Government Career Fair at the Cultural Center

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The State Government Career Fair kicked off today 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. 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>>