West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May inched down to 6.2 percent.
West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May inched down to 6.2 percent.
A central Kentucky man says he's the target of a federal hacking investigation tied to an ongoing inquiry into the rape of a teenage girl in Ohio.
A central Kentucky man says he's the target of a federal hacking investigation tied to an ongoing inquiry into the rape of a teenage girl in Ohio.
Harrison County Democrat Tim Miley is the new speaker of the state's House of Delegates. House Republicans nominated Minority Leader Tim Armstead of Kanawha County. The Democrats' majority is slim, at 54 of 100...
The federal government is providing more than $2 million to Mingo County to extend water service and fire protection to about 250 households.
The federal government is providing more than $2 million to Mingo County to extend water service and fire protection to about 250 households.
A Wayne County banker is the newest member of West Virginia's House of Delegates.
A Wayne County banker is the newest member of West Virginia's House of Delegates.
Republican leaders from 10 Southern states are meeting in Alabama to plan strategies for making new GOP inroads across the region.
Republican leaders from 10 Southern states are meeting in Alabama to plan strategies for making new GOP inroads across the region.
A Fayette County man faces charges of sexually assaulting a female patient in the psychiatric ward at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
A Fayette County man faces charges of sexually assaulting a female patient in the psychiatric ward at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
State regulators have upheld the denial of a permit for a proposed mountaintop removal mine in Southwest Virginia.
State regulators have upheld the denial of a permit for a proposed mountaintop removal mine in Southwest Virginia.
A man is dead after he was pulled from the Guyandotte River by a 12-year-old boy.
A man is dead after he was pulled from the Guyandotte River by a 12-year-old boy.
Lawmakers studying children and poverty are planning to hear from the public this week on housing issues.
Lawmakers studying children and poverty are planning to hear from the public this week on housing issues.
A West Virginia man will spend up to five years behind bars for stabbing a University of Charleston football player outside a nightclub in January.
A West Virginia man will spend up to five years behind bars for stabbing a University of Charleston football player outside a nightclub in January.
A West Virginia man will spend up to five years behind bars for stabbing a University of Charleston football player outside a nightclub in January.
West Virginia State University has plenty of room to grow with the transfer of the former West Virginia Rehabilitation Center property in Institute.
West Virginia State University has plenty of room to grow with the transfer of the former West Virginia Rehabilitation Center property in Institute.
A Raleigh County middle school teacher has been fired for allegedly sending sexually explicit text messages to a 13-year-old student earlier this year.
A Raleigh County middle school teacher has been fired for allegedly sending sexually explicit text messages to a 13-year-old student earlier this year.
It's time for West Virginia's House of Delegates to elect a new speaker.
It's time for West Virginia's House of Delegates to elect a new speaker.
A frequent West Virginia political candidate can no longer practice law.
A frequent West Virginia political candidate can no longer practice law.
A state board is withdrawing its approval of Salem International University's associate degree in nursing program.
A state board is withdrawing its approval of Salem International University's associate degree in nursing program.
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he plans to review abortion regulation in the state to determine whether any changes are needed.
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he plans to review abortion regulation in the state to determine whether any changes are needed.
A West Virginia man accused of gunning down a county sheriff is asking for bail ahead of his murder trial.
A West Virginia man accused of gunning down a county sheriff is asking for bail ahead of his murder trial.
West Virginia Army National Guard officials say construction of a new readiness center in Buckhannon is ahead of schedule.
West Virginia Army National Guard officials say construction of a new readiness center in Buckhannon is ahead of schedule.
Residents of several Huntington neighborhoods are on edge following recent bear sightings.
Residents of several Huntington neighborhoods are on edge following recent bear sightings.
Retired coal miners and their supporters are planning another rally in downtown St. Louis in an ongoing dispute with Patriot Coal.
Retired coal miners and their supporters are planning another rally in downtown St. Louis in an ongoing dispute with Patriot Coal.
The West Virginia University journalism school is adding a minor this fall to give graduates a competitive edge - strategic social media.
The West Virginia University journalism school is adding a minor this fall to give graduates a competitive edge - strategic social media.
A quilt commemorating West Virginia's 150th anniversary will be unveiled Monday by first lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin.
A quilt commemorating West Virginia's 150th anniversary will be unveiled Monday by first lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin.
The first segment of a scenic parkway is opening in southern West Virginia.
The first segment of a scenic parkway is opening in southern West Virginia.
An interactive documentary film that aims to let the people of McDowell County tell their own stories launches this week, with a website going live Thursday, on West Virginia Day.
An interactive documentary film that aims to let the people of McDowell County tell their own stories launches this week, with a website going live Thursday, on West Virginia Day.
VanBuren Henderson, an executive chef who served three West Virginia governors, has died. He was 92.
VanBuren Henderson, an executive chef who served three West Virginia governors, has died. He was 92.
Martinsburg city workers will be eligible for tuition discounts for classes at Shepherd University's new Martinsburg Center.
Martinsburg city workers will be eligible for tuition discounts for classes at Shepherd University's new Martinsburg Center.
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press Small-business owners in the coalfields of Appalachia are complaining about debts owed to them by a West Virginia billionaire who owns dozens of mines.
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press Small-business owners in the coalfields of Appalachia are complaining about debts owed to them by a West Virginia billionaire who owns dozens of mines.
The Greenbrier County Sheriff's Department is investigating the drowning of a man at the Blue Bend Recreation Area.
The Greenbrier County Sheriff's Department is investigating the drowning of a man at the Blue Bend Recreation Area.
West Virginia is sticking with new math and English standards for public schools, but is also seeing opposition arise from the tea party movement.
West Virginia is sticking with new math and English standards for public schools, but is also seeing opposition arise from the tea party movement.
State troopers in Ohio are joining with state police in four neighboring states to crack down and increase awareness about distracted driving.
State troopers in Ohio are joining with state police in four neighboring states to crack down and increase awareness about distracted driving.
The American Red Cross continues to assist Roane County residents following severe flooding brought on by a massive storm.
The American Red Cross continues to assist Roane County residents following severe flooding brought on by a massive storm.
Police are investigating the death of a man found shot multiple times in Kanawha County.
Police are investigating the death of a man found shot multiple times in Kanawha County.
A man has been arrested after authorities say he threatened to blow up the Albuquerque FBI field office with explosives folded into a burrito.
A man has been arrested after authorities say he threatened to blow up the Albuquerque FBI field office with explosives folded into a burrito.
A look at some free events surrounding West Virginia's 150th birthday celebration in the coming week. For a complete list, visit www.wv150.com :
A look at some free events surrounding West Virginia's 150th birthday celebration in the coming week. For a complete list, visit www.wv150.com :
West Virginia residents will have dozens of events to choose from as the state celebrates its 150th birthday.
West Virginia residents will have dozens of events to choose from as the state celebrates its 150th birthday.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says at least 100 homes were flooded in Spencer after recent heavy rains.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says at least 100 homes were flooded in Spencer after recent heavy rains.
Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by six this week to 1,771.
Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by six this week to 1,771.
Non-traditional lenders across Appalachia are getting a big boost when it comes to finding money for small businesses often considered not quite bankable.
Non-traditional lenders across Appalachia are getting a big boost when it comes to finding money for small businesses often considered not quite bankable.
Judiciary Chairman Tim Miley is the Democrats' expected nominee for speaker in West Virginia's House of Delegates.
Judiciary Chairman Tim Miley is the Democrats' expected nominee for speaker in West Virginia's House of Delegates.
West Virginia counties in forest communities are getting nearly $2.9 million in federal funds.
West Virginia counties in forest communities are getting nearly $2.9 million in federal funds.
The Coast Guard Operations System Center in Kearneysville is getting 150 new jobs.
The Coast Guard Operations System Center in Kearneysville is getting 150 new jobs.
Police say a Huntington man as killed when he tried to stop a minivan as it rolled down his steep driveway.
Police say a Huntington man as killed when he tried to stop a minivan as it rolled down his steep driveway.
A former Princeton Senior High School counselor who fled before sentencing on federal child pornography and trafficking charges has been arrested in Florida.
A former Princeton Senior High School counselor who fled before sentencing on federal child pornography and trafficking charges has been arrested in Florida.
The Boy Scouts of America held a meeting to tell Fayette County residents what to expect from next month's 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
The Boy Scouts of America held a meeting to tell Fayette County residents what to expect from next month's 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
Rick Hicks has been selected as superintendent of Preston County schools.
Rick Hicks has been selected as superintendent of Preston County schools.
The National Federation of Democratic Women is holding its annual conference in Charleston.
The National Federation of Democratic Women is holding its annual conference in Charleston.
The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is marking a milestone: Its 40th class graduates Friday, and many cadets will receive their high school diplomas instead of a GED.
The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is marking a milestone: Its 40th class graduates Friday, and many cadets will receive their high school diplomas instead of a GED.
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack may soon have approval to expand the use of electronic table games.
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack may soon have approval to expand the use of electronic table games.
A judge is ready to classify as sex offenders two Ohio high school football players convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl last year.
A judge is ready to classify as sex offenders two Ohio high school football players convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl last year.
The public has the chance to weigh in on a new teacher hiring policy in West Virginia.
The public has the chance to weigh in on a new teacher hiring policy in West Virginia.
State Police say a trooper shot a Raleigh County man who allegedly fired a weapon at the officer.
State Police say a trooper shot a Raleigh County man who allegedly fired a weapon at the officer.
West Virginia's Jay Rockefeller is among four U.S. senators asking Nickelodeon to ban ads targeted at children that promote and sell junk food and sugar.
West Virginia's Jay Rockefeller is among four U.S. senators asking Nickelodeon to ban ads targeted at children that promote and sell junk food and sugar.
The former academic integrity officer at West Virginia University says a judge should dismiss her as a defendant in a lawsuit over a 6-year-old degree scandal.
The former academic integrity officer at West Virginia University says a judge should dismiss her as a defendant in a lawsuit over a 6-year-old degree scandal.
A state emergency official says Roane County's 911 center has been evacuated and roads in the Spencer area are closed because of flash flooding.
A state emergency official says Roane County's 911 center has been evacuated and roads in the Spencer area are closed because of flash flooding.
Arch Coal is preparing to re-argue key points in a long-running battle over the Environmental Protection Agency's retroactive veto of a water pollution permit for a massive West Virginia strip mine.
Arch Coal is preparing to re-argue key points in a long-running battle over the Environmental Protection Agency's retroactive veto of a water pollution permit for a massive West Virginia strip mine.
Prospects of a strike involving union workers at Patriot Coal Corp. are intensifying after a bankruptcy judge signed off on the company's push to abandon its labor agreement with the miners.
Prospects of a strike involving union workers at Patriot Coal Corp. are intensifying after a bankruptcy judge signed off on the company's push to abandon its labor agreement with the miners.
The Ohio County Commission and sheriff deny they wrongly fired a secretary over a Facebook posting made from her home computer and on her own time.
The Ohio County Commission and sheriff deny they wrongly fired a secretary over a Facebook posting made from her home computer and on her own time.
A Mercer County man convicted of killing his wife has been sentenced to life with mercy.
A Mercer County man convicted of killing his wife has been sentenced to life with mercy.
A student and a research assistant are suing West Virginia University to stop a campus-wide smoking ban from going into effect July 1.
A student and a research assistant are suing West Virginia University to stop a campus-wide smoking ban from going into effect July 1.
West Virginia Radio Corp. says it won't bid on a contract for multimedia rights to some West Virginia University athletic events. But it still wants the previous winner - North Carolina-based IMG College -...
West Virginia Radio Corp. says it won't bid on a contract for multimedia rights to some West Virginia University athletic events. But it still wants the previous winner - North Carolina-based IMG College - disqualified.
Huntington Mayor Steve Williams says it's time for his city and Charleston to start working together.
Huntington Mayor Steve Williams says it's time for his city and Charleston to start working together.
The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues. Those included human trafficking and the country's high rate...
The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues. Those included human trafficking and the country's high rate of...
The state Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the Department of Health and Human Resources of negligence in the death of a Sissonville man who choked on a hot dog at a day shelter.
The state Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the Department of Health and Human Resources of negligence in the death of a Sissonville man who choked on a hot dog at a day shelter.
A limited-edition ornament commemorating West Virginia's sesquicentennial is now available.
A limited-edition ornament commemorating West Virginia's sesquicentennial is now available.
A project to stabilize the shoreline on Blennerhassett Island is complete.
A project to stabilize the shoreline on Blennerhassett Island is complete.
A flash flood watch has been issued for most of West Virginia.
A flash flood watch has been issued for most of West Virginia.
The summer storms that pummeled West Virginia last year have the Tomblin administration seeking to improve emergency response plans.
The summer storms that pummeled West Virginia last year have the Tomblin administration seeking to improve emergency response plans.
Federal aviation officials are investigating a helicopter that lost power and had to make a forced landing near Morgantown.
Federal aviation officials are investigating a helicopter that lost power and had to make a forced landing near Morgantown.
The National Rifle Association is targeting U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin after years of endorsing the West Virginia Democrat.
The National Rifle Association is targeting U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin after years of endorsing the West Virginia Democrat.
The National Weather Service is upgrading the risk of storms to its highest alert level for parts of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
The National Weather Service is upgrading the risk of storms to its highest alert level for parts of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
Meteorologists are warning that a gigantic line of powerful thunderstorms is likely to threaten one in five Americans.
Meteorologists are warning that a gigantic line of powerful thunderstorms is likely to threaten one in five Americans.
Princeton's police chief has retired amid an internal review involving administrative issues.
Princeton's police chief has retired amid an internal review involving administrative issues.
The proposed sale of Pratt's water system to West Virginia American Water has been approved by town residents.
The proposed sale of Pratt's water system to West Virginia American Water has been approved by town residents.
A jury has found a Kanawha County man not guilty of charges that he made a terroristic threat.
A jury has found a Kanawha County man not guilty of charges that he made a terroristic threat.
State regulators have approved Bluefield Regional Medical Center's plan to upgrade its intensive and coronary units.
State regulators have approved Bluefield Regional Medical Center's plan to upgrade its intensive and coronary units.
Businesses in West Virginia and Ohio are being surveyed to determine whether the Mid-Ohio Valley could support a proposed multipurpose ballpark.
Businesses in West Virginia and Ohio are being surveyed to determine whether the Mid-Ohio Valley could support a proposed multipurpose ballpark.
A man accused of killing his grandmother in Harrison County in 1999 will remain at a state psychiatric hospital.
A man accused of killing his grandmother in Harrison County in 1999 will remain at a state psychiatric hospital.
The Southern Baptist Convention is expected to take a stand against the Boy Scouts of America's acceptance of gay members at the denomination's annual meeting in Houston.
The Southern Baptist Convention is expected to take a stand against the Boy Scouts of America's acceptance of gay members at the denomination's annual meeting in Houston.
Starting in July, Monongalia County will no longer accept glass for recycling.
Starting in July, Monongalia County will no longer accept glass for recycling.
West Virginia motorists will pay about 4 cents less for a gallon of gasoline this week.
West Virginia motorists will pay about 4 cents less for a gallon of gasoline this week.
West Virginia's newest nationally certified teachers are being honored at a ceremony.
West Virginia's newest nationally certified teachers are being honored at a ceremony.
Thousands of volunteers will gather along the banks of the Ohio River this weekend to collect trash and debris.
Thousands of volunteers will gather along the banks of the Ohio River this weekend to collect trash and debris.
Four people have been selected for induction into the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame.
Four people have been selected for induction into the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame.
Two West Virginia communities will have to wait a little longer to find out who won their mayors' races.
Two West Virginia communities will have to wait a little longer to find out who won their mayors' races.
Marshall University's Board of Governors has banned tobacco products on the Huntington campus.
Marshall University's Board of Governors has banned tobacco products on the Huntington campus.
Southern West Virginia's top federal prosecutor says all schools should practice responding to an attack by a gunman as part of their planning for guarding against violence.
Southern West Virginia's top federal prosecutor says all schools should practice responding to an attack by a gunman as part of their planning for guarding against violence.
Two employees of north-central West Virginia shops have been sentenced on charges stemming from the sale of illegal bath salts.
Two employees of north-central West Virginia shops have been sentenced on charges stemming from the sale of illegal bath salts.
Authorities say no charges will be filed in the rescue of a dog that was swept over waterfalls at Valley Falls State Park.
Authorities say no charges will be filed in the rescue of a dog that was swept over waterfalls at Valley Falls State Park.
State regulators plan to conduct more water tests near an injection well in Fayette County that pumps oil and gas drilling waste underground.
State regulators plan to conduct more water tests near an injection well in Fayette County that pumps oil and gas drilling waste underground.
An aging public housing complex in Huntington will be demolished to make way for commercial development.
An aging public housing complex in Huntington will be demolished to make way for commercial development.
Investigators say a fire that destroyed a funeral home in Logan was deliberately set.
Investigators say a fire that destroyed a funeral home in Logan was deliberately set.
An attorney for a Sissonville man says his client wasn't making threats when he said he wanted to take a gun to a high school football game.
An attorney for a Sissonville man says his client wasn't making threats when he said he wanted to take a gun to a high school football game.
Six former inmates at the U.S. Penitentiary at Hazelton in Preston County have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a 2006 fatal attack on another inmate.
Six former inmates at the U.S. Penitentiary at Hazelton in Preston County have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a 2006 fatal attack on another inmate.
MTR Gaming Group Inc. is letting customers use their smartphones and iPads to place bets on horse races.
MTR Gaming Group Inc. is letting customers use their smartphones and iPads to place bets on horse races.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for traveling to West Virginia to have sex with a 12-year-old.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for traveling to West Virginia to have sex with a 12-year-old.
Health-care providers and state educators are attending a conference this week aimed at helping school-aged children and their families.
Health-care providers and state educators are attending a conference this week aimed at helping school-aged children and their families.
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack says it will renew its table games license in July, saving 100 jobs at least one year.
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack says it will renew its table games license in July, saving 100 jobs at least one year.
A lawsuit alleges a West Virginia doctor ignored a woman's wishes to stop an abortion procedure and left the fetus' head in her uterus.
A lawsuit alleges a West Virginia doctor ignored a woman's wishes to stop an abortion procedure and left the fetus' head in her uterus.
The superintendent of Valley Falls State Park is considering whether to file charges against a couple whose dog was swept over the falls and two fishermen who violated a swimming ban when they jumped in to rescue it.
The superintendent of Valley Falls State Park is considering whether to file charges against a couple whose dog was swept over the falls and two fishermen who violated a swimming ban when they jumped in to rescue it.
The National Park Service plans to begin work this summer on seven new hiking and biking trails in the New River Gorge National River.
The National Park Service plans to begin work this summer on seven new hiking and biking trails in the New River Gorge National River.
The West Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a summer meal program for students
The West Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a summer meal program for students
Charleston will host a state conference aimed at promoting student health and wellness.
Charleston will host a state conference aimed at promoting student health and wellness.
The state Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire that destroyed a funeral home in Logan County.
The state Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire that destroyed a funeral home in Logan County.
Barbour County officials say a ban on swimming at Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area could drive more swimmers to a popular but deadly hangout in the Tygart Valley River.
Barbour County officials say a ban on swimming at Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area could drive more swimmers to a popular but deadly hangout in the Tygart Valley River.
The Southern Baptist Convention is gathering in Houston for its annual meeting at a time when the denomination is contemplating a different cultural and political climate than a decade ago.
The Southern Baptist Convention is gathering in Houston for its annual meeting at a time when the denomination is contemplating a different cultural and political climate than a decade ago.
Environmental groups are sponsoring a conference in Buckhannon on how drinking water can be harmed by mountaintop removal coal mining and natural gas drilling.
Environmental groups are sponsoring a conference in Buckhannon on how drinking water can be harmed by mountaintop removal coal mining and natural gas drilling.
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is visiting West Liberty.
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is visiting West Liberty.
What better way to celebrate West Virginia's 150th birthday than with beer and beards?
What better way to celebrate West Virginia's 150th birthday than with beer and beards?
West Virginia University Health Sciences Chancellor Christopher Colenda will be the next president and CEO of West Virginia United Health System.
West Virginia University Health Sciences Chancellor Christopher Colenda will be the next president and CEO of West Virginia United Health System.
The Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority is looking to expand public transportation services in Berkeley and Jefferson counties.
The Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority is looking to expand public transportation services in Berkeley and Jefferson counties.
Control of West Virginia's House of Delegates hangs in the balance with intense jockeying between two Democratic candidates for speaker.
Control of West Virginia's House of Delegates hangs in the balance with intense jockeying between two Democratic candidates for speaker.
A regional director of a program to promote healthier living in West Virginia says progress is being made.
A regional director of a program to promote healthier living in West Virginia says progress is being made.
For Larry Hughes, winning a big West Virginia Lottery prize was as easy as 1-2-3. And 4.
For Larry Hughes, winning a big West Virginia Lottery prize was as easy as 1-2-3. And 4.
Former Hewlett-Packard Co. chairman Ray Lane says he has signed an agreement to pay a $100 million tax bill after the IRS claimed he participated in a "sham" tax shelter scheme.
Former Hewlett-Packard Co. chairman Ray Lane says he has signed an agreement to pay a $100 million tax bill after the IRS claimed he participated in a "sham" tax shelter scheme.
West Virginia's Supreme Court says a former Kanawha County prosecutor did nothing wrong in a civil case related to the 2003 sniper slayings.
West Virginia's Supreme Court says a former Kanawha County prosecutor did nothing wrong in a civil case related to the 2003 sniper slayings.
An Ohio man has set the West Virginia state record with his skipjack catch in Mason County in May.
An Ohio man has set the West Virginia state record with his skipjack catch in Mason County in May.
Military families can buy groceries for an average of 30 percent off this weekend at a special commissary sale sponsored by the West Virginia National Guard.
Military families can buy groceries for an average of 30 percent off this weekend at a special commissary sale sponsored by the West Virginia National Guard.
Officials involved in a two-year joint law enforcement effort fight against southern West Virginia's illegal prescription drug trade say the initiative is making a difference.
Officials involved in a two-year joint law enforcement effort fight against southern West Virginia's illegal prescription drug trade say the initiative is making a difference.
Prosecutors have dropped a first-degree murder charge against a Lewis County man arrested in the death of his girlfriend's 14-month-old son.
Prosecutors have dropped a first-degree murder charge against a Lewis County man arrested in the death of his girlfriend's 14-month-old son.
Authorities have yet to identify a 50-year-old killed when a semi rolled over him in Fairmont.
Authorities have yet to identify a 50-year-old killed when a semi rolled over him in Fairmont.
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 are open again after a 38-vehicle wreck on the Nitro-St. Albans bridge.
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 are open again after a 38-vehicle wreck on the Nitro-St. Albans bridge.
Beckley's mayor is stepping down by year's end as part of a settlement involving nine alleged ethics violations.
Beckley's mayor is stepping down by year's end as part of a settlement involving nine alleged ethics violations.
For two years, Republican U.S. Rep. David McKinley has pushed a bill to let states regulate the handling of fly ash from coal-fired power plants.
For two years, Republican U.S. Rep. David McKinley has pushed a bill to let states regulate the handling of fly ash from coal-fired power plants.
Three West Virginia volunteer fire departments are sharing more than $222,000 in federal funds.
Three West Virginia volunteer fire departments are sharing more than $222,000 in federal funds.
About 1,500 pounds of newly stocked rainbow trout are swimming in West Virginia waters.
About 1,500 pounds of newly stocked rainbow trout are swimming in West Virginia waters.
West Virginia is joining a federal and state initiative to combat deceptive travel promoters and timeshare resellers.
West Virginia is joining a federal and state initiative to combat deceptive travel promoters and timeshare resellers.
Eight people have been hurt, two critically, after more than three dozen vehicles were involved in an early-evening pileup on an Interstate 64 bridge.
Eight people have been hurt, two critically, after more than three dozen vehicles were involved in an early-evening pileup on an Interstate 64 bridge.
The new director of a Huntington cancer center also has been named as vice dean of Marshall University's medical school.
The new director of a Huntington cancer center also has been named as vice dean of Marshall University's medical school.
A federal judge says an assistant state attorney general has been providing assistance to two natural gas companies being sued by landowners in southwest Virginia.
A federal judge says an assistant state attorney general has been providing assistance to two natural gas companies being sued by landowners in southwest Virginia.
West Virginia University's Board of Governors has approved a two-year budget-cutting strategy to deal with an $18 million loss in state and federal funding.
West Virginia University's Board of Governors has approved a two-year budget-cutting strategy to deal with an $18 million loss in state and federal funding.
A judge is ordering a new trial for a man convicted of murdering a Garrett County sheriff's deputy in 1979.
A judge is ordering a new trial for a man convicted of murdering a Garrett County sheriff's deputy in 1979.
The West Virginia University Board of Governors has given its blessing to a $2.3 million real estate deal that will help create a new baseball stadium near Morgantown.
The West Virginia University Board of Governors has given its blessing to a $2.3 million real estate deal that will help create a new baseball stadium near Morgantown.
One West Virginia community has found a valuable new use for a low-tech tool: A dog's nose is sniffing out the source of sewage-system leaks fouling local waterways.
One West Virginia community has found a valuable new use for a low-tech tool: A dog's nose is sniffing out the source of sewage-system leaks fouling local waterways.
One northbound lane of the West Virginia Turnpike in the Mahan area is closed after a tractor-trailer hauling dog food wrecked.
One northbound lane of the West Virginia Turnpike in the Mahan area is closed after a tractor-trailer hauling dog food wrecked.
A judge plans to classify as sex offenders two Ohio high school football players convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl last year.
A judge plans to classify as sex offenders two Ohio high school football players convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl last year.
A federal grand jury has indicted more than a dozen people on charges of conspiring to distribute oxycodone in Mercer and Wyoming counties.
A federal grand jury has indicted more than a dozen people on charges of conspiring to distribute oxycodone in Mercer and Wyoming counties.
Glenville Mayor Tashua Allman-Duval says she won't seek a third term.
Glenville Mayor Tashua Allman-Duval says she won't seek a third term.
A former Berkeley County development official is the new director of the University of Charleston-Martinsburg campus.
A former Berkeley County development official is the new director of the University of Charleston-Martinsburg campus.
More than 40 students from a 20-county region of West Virginia are set to attend a three-day aviation summer camp.
More than 40 students from a 20-county region of West Virginia are set to attend a three-day aviation summer camp.
Homeless veterans in the Charleston area are getting a little help to pay rent.
Homeless veterans in the Charleston area are getting a little help to pay rent.
The Board of Governors is getting an in-person update on attempts to turn around the long-struggling West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
The Board of Governors is getting an in-person update on attempts to turn around the long-struggling West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
Federal investigators are releasing more than 1,400 pages of documents about a natural gas pipeline explosion in Sissonville, but they won't reveal the cause.
Federal investigators are releasing more than 1,400 pages of documents about a natural gas pipeline explosion in Sissonville, but they won't reveal the cause.
Anglers won't need a license to fish in West Virginia this weekend.
Anglers won't need a license to fish in West Virginia this weekend.
Membership among Southern Baptists has fallen slightly for the sixth straight year.
Membership among Southern Baptists has fallen slightly for the sixth straight year.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ordering Century Aluminum to update its cleanup plan for a former industrial facility in Ravenswood.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ordering Century Aluminum to update its cleanup plan for a former industrial facility in Ravenswood.
A federal magistrate judge is recommending class action status for thousands of landowners in southwest Virginia who contend two energy companies cheated them out of tens of millions of dollars in royalty payments...
A federal magistrate judge is recommending class action status for thousands of landowners in southwest Virginia who contend two energy companies cheated them out of tens of millions of dollars in royalty payments for...
Star City officials are trying to keep ducks and geese out of the city's Edith B. Barill Riverfront Park.
Star City officials are trying to keep ducks and geese out of the city's Edith B. Barill Riverfront Park.
An old train station in Webster Springs will soon get a makeover.
An old train station in Webster Springs will soon get a makeover.
Doddridge County's moratorium on permits allowing drilling in the floodplain has been lifted.
Doddridge County's moratorium on permits allowing drilling in the floodplain has been lifted.
West Virginia University's Native American Studies Program is holding an archaeology symposium highlighting research by scientists studying the region.
West Virginia University's Native American Studies Program is holding an archaeology symposium highlighting research by scientists studying the region.
More than 2,600 West Virginians are expected to receive money from a national mortgage settlement.
More than 2,600 West Virginians are expected to receive money from a national mortgage settlement.
An Idaho energy company has acquired more than 43,000 acres of subsurface mineral rights in West Virginia.
An Idaho energy company has acquired more than 43,000 acres of subsurface mineral rights in West Virginia.
West Virginia motorists are seeing slightly lower prices at the gas pump.
West Virginia motorists are seeing slightly lower prices at the gas pump.
A judge is recommending that a former Michigan Supreme Court justice follow Martha Stewart's footsteps and serve her fraud sentence at a minimum security prison in West Virginia.
A judge is recommending that a former Michigan Supreme Court justice follow Martha Stewart's footsteps and serve her fraud sentence at a minimum security prison in West Virginia.
Ohio State University President Gordon Gee is downplaying the impact of joking remarks he made about Roman Catholics and Notre Dame on his decision to retire next month.
Ohio State University President Gordon Gee is downplaying the impact of joking remarks he made about Roman Catholics and Notre Dame on his decision to retire next month.
West Virginia's Supreme Court is making clear that the state attorney general can hire private lawyers to pursue cases.
West Virginia's Supreme Court is making clear that the state attorney general can hire private lawyers to pursue cases.
Officials say West Virginia will almost certainly end its budget year in the red. But they've also taken steps to avoid a deficit.
Officials say West Virginia will almost certainly end its budget year in the red. But they've also taken steps to avoid a deficit.
Four-term state Sen. Brooks McCabe has decided not to seek re-election in 2014.
Four-term state Sen. Brooks McCabe has decided not to seek re-election in 2014.
World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson 2014 Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson are returning to The Greenbrier.
World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson 2014 Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson are returning to The Greenbrier.
Hundreds of coal miners are rallying in western Kentucky over planned cuts to wages and benefits by Patriot Coal Corp. for union members.
Hundreds of coal miners are rallying in western Kentucky over planned cuts to wages and benefits by Patriot Coal Corp. for union members.
A secretary who says she was fired over a Facebook posting made from her home computer and on her own time is suing a West Virginia sheriff's department for federal civil rights violations.
A secretary who says she was fired over a Facebook posting made from her home computer and on her own time is suing a West Virginia sheriff's department for federal civil rights violations.
Country music stars Lonestar and Ronnie Milsap will perform at the West Virginia Capitol during the state's sesquicentennial celebration.
Country music stars Lonestar and Ronnie Milsap will perform at the West Virginia Capitol during the state's sesquicentennial celebration.
The Department of Environmental Protection has fined a Williamsport company $150,000 for pollution violations that occurred during construction of a natural gas pipeline.
The Department of Environmental Protection has fined a Williamsport company $150,000 for pollution violations that occurred during construction of a natural gas pipeline.
West Virginia University Athletic Director Oliver Luck is proposing a $2.3 million land purchase for a new baseball stadium in Morgantown.
West Virginia University Athletic Director Oliver Luck is proposing a $2.3 million land purchase for a new baseball stadium in Morgantown.
A Weston man who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of his stepson will spend two years on probation.
A Weston man who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of his stepson will spend two years on probation.
New schools built in West Virginia will be required to have shatter-proof glass and exterior door alarms.
New schools built in West Virginia will be required to have shatter-proof glass and exterior door alarms.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources needs help in locating a species of bird called whip-poor-wills.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources needs help in locating a species of bird called whip-poor-wills.
Safety inspectors will be cracking down on commercial vehicles for the next few days.
Safety inspectors will be cracking down on commercial vehicles for the next few days.
A frequent West Virginia political candidate could lose his law license in a case before the state Supreme Court.
A frequent West Virginia political candidate could lose his law license in a case before the state Supreme Court.
Construction of some attractions is still underway, but the Boy Scouts of America is showing off one newly finished feature at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
Construction of some attractions is still underway, but the Boy Scouts of America is showing off one newly finished feature at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
Beef. It's what's for lunch at the West Virginia governor's mansion Tuesday.
Beef. It's what's for lunch at the West Virginia governor's mansion Tuesday.
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