Registrations are being accepted for the 2013 West Virginia State Conservation Camp.
Registrations are being accepted for the 2013 West Virginia State Conservation Camp.
A freeze warning has been issued for much of West Virginia. The warning is in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. today in Grant, Greenbrier, Mineral, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Tucker and Webster counties....
Instead of slathering on sunscreen this Memorial Day holiday weekend, residents in much of West Virginia are being advised to cover up their tender vegetation.
A Randolph County girl who was banned from attending school after refusing to get state-mandated vaccinations will take part in her graduation ceremony.
A Randolph County girl who was banned from attending school after refusing to get state-mandated vaccinations will take part in her graduation ceremony.
Hunters killed nearly 11,000 bearded turkeys in West Virginia during the recent four-week spring season.
Hunters killed nearly 11,000 bearded turkeys in West Virginia during the recent four-week spring season.
West Virginia is joining two other states that are seeking to challenge federal rules governing greenhouse gas emmissions.
West Virginia is joining two other states that are seeking to challenge federal rules governing greenhouse gas emmissions.
Several environmental protesters are facing charges after blocking the road leading to the headquarters for coal producer Alpha Natural Resources in Bristol.
Several environmental protesters are facing charges after blocking the road leading to the headquarters for coal producer Alpha Natural Resources in Bristol.
Instead of slathering on sunscreen this Memorial Day holiday weekend, residents in much of West Virginia are being advised to cover up their tender vegetation.
Instead of slathering on sunscreen this Memorial Day holiday weekend, residents in much of West Virginia are being advised to cover up their tender vegetation.
A federal grand jury has indicted the owner, operator and chief engineer of a Maltese-flagged coal ship that has been detained in Virginia since April over alleged environmental violations.
A federal grand jury has indicted the owner, operator and chief engineer of a Maltese-flagged coal ship that has been detained in Virginia since April over alleged environmental violations.
Inmates at West Virginia's minimum- and medium-security prisons will soon sow seeds and tend plants as part of an initiative to grow produce for the state's largest food bank.
Inmates at West Virginia's minimum- and medium-security prisons will soon sow seeds and tend plants as part of an initiative to grow produce for the state's largest food bank.
Transportation officials are making plans for the expected rush of traffic during the 10-day National Boy Scout Jamboree in July.
Transportation officials are making plans for the expected rush of traffic during the 10-day National Boy Scout Jamboree in July.
Fifty years ago, the Ona Speedway opened for the first time. The asphalt track will welcome race fans again on Saturday night for the start of the 2013 season.
Fifty years ago, the Ona Speedway opened for the first time. The asphalt track will welcome race fans again on Saturday night for the start of the 2013 season.
Two men who tried to flee police during a traffic stop in Charleston have been sentenced to federal prison on heroin-related charges.
Two men who tried to flee police during a traffic stop in Charleston have been sentenced to federal prison on heroin-related charges.
Water safety programs are being offered to New River Gorge visitors during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Water safety programs are being offered to New River Gorge visitors during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Boone County police have arrested a Raleigh County man who allegedly invoked the mass shooting in Connecticut in a threatening message against a high school.
Boone County police have arrested a Raleigh County man who allegedly invoked the mass shooting in Connecticut in a threatening message against a high school.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has signed a stricter seat belt law for West Virginia motorists.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has signed a stricter seat belt law for West Virginia motorists.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he'll make a decision on whether to allow shale gas fracking in New York before the 2014 election.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he'll make a decision on whether to allow shale gas fracking in New York before the 2014 election.
The National Mining Association says exports helped support nearly 24,000 coal jobs in West Virginia in 2011.
The National Mining Association says exports helped support nearly 24,000 coal jobs in West Virginia in 2011.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Cooper Industries LLC will pay $340,000 to reimburse the agency for cleanup costs at a Superfund site in Bluefield.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Cooper Industries LLC will pay $340,000 to reimburse the agency for cleanup costs at a Superfund site in Bluefield.
The Mississippi River town of Vicksburg is holding several events this week to mark the 150th anniversary of its siege during the Civil War.
The Mississippi River town of Vicksburg is holding several events this week to mark the 150th anniversary of its siege during the Civil War.
The National Park Service has identified a homeless woman from Kentucky who was killed by a train in the New River Gorge National River.
The National Park Service has identified a homeless woman from Kentucky who was killed by a train in the New River Gorge National River.
West Virginia has declared a quarantine to prevent thousand cankerous disease from killing walnut trees in the state.
West Virginia has declared a quarantine to prevent thousand cankerous disease from killing walnut trees in the state.
The National Weather Service says a storm that destroyed two mobile homes and injured two people in Teays Valley was a microburst.
The National Weather Service says a storm that destroyed two mobile homes and injured two people in Teays Valley was a microburst.
A West Virginia State Police trooper faces charges of obtaining leave pay for military training that he didn't attend.
A West Virginia State Police trooper faces charges of obtaining leave pay for military training that he didn't attend.
A man charged with killing two adults and two children in Nicholas County is scheduled to stand trial in August.
A man charged with killing two adults and two children in Nicholas County is scheduled to stand trial in August.
A commission studying West Virginia's highway system is proposing tax and fee increases to raise millions of dollars for maintenance and repairs.
A commission studying West Virginia's highway system is proposing tax and fee increases to raise millions of dollars for maintenance and repairs.
Charleston Area Medical Center is taking out a $20 million loan for unspecified future uses.
Charleston Area Medical Center is taking out a $20 million loan for unspecified future uses.
A new training center for people who want to work in West Virginia's oil and gas industry is opening in Fairmont, complete with indoor and outdoor laboratories to simulate drilling operations.
A new training center for people who want to work in West Virginia's oil and gas industry is opening in Fairmont, complete with indoor and outdoor laboratories to simulate drilling operations.
Power boats of all types will gather at Bluestone Lake next week for the Travis Pond Memorial Regatta.
Power boats of all types will gather at Bluestone Lake next week for the Travis Pond Memorial Regatta.
Several West Virginia attractions are participating in the National Endowment for the Arts initiative to offer free admission to active-duty military members and their families.
Several West Virginia attractions are participating in the National Endowment for the Arts initiative to offer free admission to active-duty military members and their families.
Hundreds of students will gather in Charleston for the state's annual Young Writers Day.
Hundreds of students will gather in Charleston for the state's annual Young Writers Day.
An eastern Ohio grand jury is resuming its examination of whether other laws were broken in the case of a 16-year-old girl raped by two high school football players.
An eastern Ohio grand jury is resuming its examination of whether other laws were broken in the case of a 16-year-old girl raped by two high school football players.
The newly christened Rocky Gap Casino Resort is opening its doors to the public in western Maryland.
The newly christened Rocky Gap Casino Resort is opening its doors to the public in western Maryland.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is offering West Virginia's emergency response resources to Oklahoma officials following this week's deadly tornado.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is offering West Virginia's emergency response resources to Oklahoma officials following this week's deadly tornado.
A West Virginia senator who's long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets.
A West Virginia senator who's long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets.
A volunteer firefighter and his son face charges of setting a string of fires in Nicholas County.
A volunteer firefighter and his son face charges of setting a string of fires in Nicholas County.
U.S. District Judge Irene Keeley has disqualified herself from a lawsuit over a 6-year-old West Virginia University degree scandal involving the daughter of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin.
U.S. District Judge Irene Keeley has disqualified herself from a lawsuit over a 6-year-old West Virginia University degree scandal involving the daughter of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin.
A former hospital executive will soon head West Virginia's Department of Health and Human Resources.
A former hospital executive will soon head West Virginia's Department of Health and Human Resources.
A federal judge has changed her mind about having the West Virginia Supreme Court answer a question on gas drilling laws that could have statewide implications.
A federal judge has changed her mind about having the West Virginia Supreme Court answer a question on gas drilling laws that could have statewide implications.
Elkins folklorist Gerald Milnes will be honored during the 37th Annual Vandalia Gathering at the Capitol Complex in Charleston.
Elkins folklorist Gerald Milnes will be honored during the 37th Annual Vandalia Gathering at the Capitol Complex in Charleston.
Greenbrier County's prosecutor is seeking a life sentence for a man convicted of torching several vehicles at a West Virginia State Police barracks.
Greenbrier County's prosecutor is seeking a life sentence for a man convicted of torching several vehicles at a West Virginia State Police barracks.
Marshall University has torn down an old dormitory to create green space on its campus.
Marshall University has torn down an old dormitory to create green space on its campus.
With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food.
With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food.
A wreck on an Ashland bridge has prompted the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to impose a temporary 10-ton weight limit on the span.
A wreck on an Ashland bridge has prompted the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to impose a temporary 10-ton weight limit on the span.
Sen. Mark R. Warner says he's introduced legislation that would better track the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
Sen. Mark R. Warner says he's introduced legislation that would better track the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
An alumni group at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology is trying to raise $30,000 to build a wall at the entrance to the Montgomery campus.
An alumni group at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology is trying to raise $30,000 to build a wall at the entrance to the Montgomery campus.
West Virginia gasoline prices are up about 5 cents over the past week heading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
West Virginia gasoline prices are up about 5 cents over the past week heading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Two staffing agency executives have pleaded guilty to federal employment tax evasion charges.
Two staffing agency executives have pleaded guilty to federal employment tax evasion charges.
Another round of protests involving United Mine Workers of America and their supporters results in about a dozen arrests in downtown St. Louis.
Another round of protests involving United Mine Workers of America and their supporters results in about a dozen arrests in downtown St. Louis.
While working as a registered nurse, Charles Barton took on a second career as a sheep farmer.
While working as a registered nurse, Charles Barton took on a second career as a sheep farmer.
A former Alderson employee will spend at least a year in prison for embezzling money from the town.
A former Alderson employee will spend at least a year in prison for embezzling money from the town.
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Beckley Correctional Center.
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Beckley Correctional Center.
The National Park Service and CSX are investigating the death of a homeless woman who was hit by a train in the New River Gorge National River.
The National Park Service and CSX are investigating the death of a homeless woman who was hit by a train in the New River Gorge National River.
Felman Production LLC plans to temporarily idle one of three electric arc furnaces at its ferroalloys plant in New Haven and lay off union workers.
Felman Production LLC plans to temporarily idle one of three electric arc furnaces at its ferroalloys plant in New Haven and lay off union workers.
About 20 Wayne High School students are barred from the school's graduation ceremony because of a senior prank that damaged the building.
About 20 Wayne High School students are barred from the school's graduation ceremony because of a senior prank that damaged the building.
Ground has been broken for a new medical office building in Jefferson County.
Ground has been broken for a new medical office building in Jefferson County.
A clinic in Greenbrier County has received more than half a million dollars in federal funding for preventive care improvements and operations.
A clinic in Greenbrier County has received more than half a million dollars in federal funding for preventive care improvements and operations.
Education's role in the economy is the focus of a federal tour that's making several stops in West Virginia.
Education's role in the economy is the focus of a federal tour that's making several stops in West Virginia.
Two events in Huntington this week will honor the working women of World War II.
Two events in Huntington this week will honor the working women of World War II.
A West Virginia fifth grader got to talk with the pilots of the world's most advanced solar-powered plane after winning a national competition.
A West Virginia fifth grader got to talk with the pilots of the world's most advanced solar-powered plane after winning a national competition.
Protesters are gathering in Morgantown to challenge Ohio-based FirstEnergy over labor issues, executive compensation and the proposed sale of a coal-fired power plant in north-central West Virginia.
Protesters are gathering in Morgantown to challenge Ohio-based FirstEnergy over labor issues, executive compensation and the proposed sale of a coal-fired power plant in north-central West Virginia.
West Virginia will celebrate its heritage this weekend during the Vandalia Gathering at the state Capitol Complex.
West Virginia will celebrate its heritage this weekend during the Vandalia Gathering at the state Capitol Complex.
A West Virginia volunteer fire department under scrutiny for its finances must repay $10,000 in state funding.
A West Virginia volunteer fire department under scrutiny for its finances must repay $10,000 in state funding.
Three more states have received permission to ignore parts of the federal No Child Left Behind education law.
Three more states have received permission to ignore parts of the federal No Child Left Behind education law.
Andrew Place once planted 5,500 trees on his 210-acre Greene County farm, adding native hardwoods to expand the habitat of a rare salamander.
Andrew Place once planted 5,500 trees on his 210-acre Greene County farm, adding native hardwoods to expand the habitat of a rare salamander.
The mother of a missing West Virginia girl won't be relocated to serve supervised release for welfare fraud.
The mother of a missing West Virginia girl won't be relocated to serve supervised release for welfare fraud.
Coins minted to celebrate West Virginia's 150th birthday are now in the hands of collectors.
Coins minted to celebrate West Virginia's 150th birthday are now in the hands of collectors.
The U.S. Department of Education has approved West Virginia's waiver request from the federal education accountability law.
The U.S. Department of Education has approved West Virginia's waiver request from the federal education accountability law.
A FirstEnergy official says the planned $1.1 billion sale of a coal-fired power plant is a reasonable price for protection against the much more expensive option of buying electricity on the spot market.
A FirstEnergy official says the planned $1.1 billion sale of a coal-fired power plant is a reasonable price for protection against the much more expensive option of buying electricity on the spot market.
The Putnam County Board of Education has resolved allegations that it violated the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
The Putnam County Board of Education has resolved allegations that it violated the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
Ridgeley Mayor Jim Twigg faces charges of misusing the city's purchase card.
Ridgeley Mayor Jim Twigg faces charges of misusing the city's purchase card.
Beckley Water Company is negotiating a buyout of the Cool Ridge-Flat Top Public Service District.
Beckley Water Company is negotiating a buyout of the Cool Ridge-Flat Top Public Service District.
Officials in the Parkersburg area are looking at bringing a minor league baseball team to the city.
Officials in the Parkersburg area are looking at bringing a minor league baseball team to the city.
West Virginia University is seeing a decline in malicious burning cases involving students.
West Virginia University is seeing a decline in malicious burning cases involving students.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Benjamin is in McDowell County to mark the opening of a new Juvenile Drug Court.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Benjamin is in McDowell County to mark the opening of a new Juvenile Drug Court.
West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
An attorney and a private investigator face charges of conspiring to interfere with a witness in a criminal case against a former Shinnston policeman.
An attorney and a private investigator face charges of conspiring to interfere with a witness in a criminal case against a former Shinnston policeman.
So, you're out of school and not quite ready for the real world? West Virginia University Extension Service may be able to help.
So, you're out of school and not quite ready for the real world? West Virginia University Extension Service may be able to help.
Authorities are investigating the death of a Moundsville city sanitation worker who was hit by a falling tree limb.
Authorities are investigating the death of a Moundsville city sanitation worker who was hit by a falling tree limb.
The Wayne County Board of Education has canceled a special meeting that was set to consider whether to pursue charges in the vandalism of a high school.
The Wayne County Board of Education has canceled a special meeting that was set to consider whether to pursue charges in the vandalism of a high school.
The planned opening of Maryland's fourth casino this week is bringing changes to Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland.
The planned opening of Maryland's fourth casino this week is bringing changes to Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland.
West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision once Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet.
West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision once Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet.
A grand jury in Fayette County has indicted the former chief of a volunteer fire department and his wife on felony charges related to allegedly taking department funds for personal use.
A grand jury in Fayette County has indicted the former chief of a volunteer fire department and his wife on felony charges related to allegedly taking department funds for personal use.
West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix ahead of its 150th birthday.
West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix ahead of its 150th birthday.
Wayne County's Board of Education will meet to consider disciplining students suspected of vandalizing a high school.
Wayne County's Board of Education will meet to consider disciplining students suspected of vandalizing a high school.
The Division of Natural Resources says a record rainbow trout was caught in Berkeley County.
The Division of Natural Resources says a record rainbow trout was caught in Berkeley County.
The state Department of Commerce has distributed all available kits for people planning to return for family reunions in West Virginia this year.
The state Department of Commerce has distributed all available kits for people planning to return for family reunions in West Virginia this year.
A hitchhiker who became an online sensation but was arrested Thursday in a New Jersey man's beating death has been arraigned in Philadelphia.
A hitchhiker who became an online sensation but was arrested Thursday in a New Jersey man's beating death has been arraigned in Philadelphia.
Unemployment rates fell in 52 of West Virginia's 55 counties in April.
Unemployment rates fell in 52 of West Virginia's 55 counties in April.
An addition to the Hatfield-McCoy Trail system in southern West Virginia is in the works.
An addition to the Hatfield-McCoy Trail system in southern West Virginia is in the works.
So much for amnesty. The city of Morgantown says not a single West Virginia University student took advantage of a program allowing them to return stolen street signs without penalty.
So much for amnesty. The city of Morgantown says not a single West Virginia University student took advantage of a program allowing them to return stolen street signs without penalty.
With the unofficial start of summer nearing, West Virginia's Division of Highways is talking safety in work zones.
With the unofficial start of summer nearing, West Virginia's Division of Highways is talking safety in work zones.
West Virginia students are gathering for a bridge design contest in Huntington.
West Virginia students are gathering for a bridge design contest in Huntington.
A 21-year-old Raleigh County man who had hundreds of images of child pornography on his computer has been sentenced to five years in prison.
A 21-year-old Raleigh County man who had hundreds of images of child pornography on his computer has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Police in Wyoming County say they've confiscated 100 firearms, $580,000 in cash and hundreds of pills from the home of an accused drug dealer.
Police in Wyoming County say they've confiscated 100 firearms, $580,000 in cash and hundreds of pills from the home of an accused drug dealer.
A shooting facility for clay targets is opening at Canaan Valley Resort State Park.
A shooting facility for clay targets is opening at Canaan Valley Resort State Park.
An Ashland man has been charged in connection with a murder case involving a man whose remains were found after he had been missing last month.
An Ashland man has been charged in connection with a murder case involving a man whose remains were found after he had been missing last month.
CONSOL Energy says it's got federal approval to restart its sprawling Blacksville No. 2 coal mine with the morning shift on Monday.
CONSOL Energy says it's got federal approval to restart its sprawling Blacksville No. 2 coal mine with the morning shift on Monday.
A fired cheerleading coach charged with sexually abusing male students has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse by guardian.
A fired cheerleading coach charged with sexually abusing male students has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse by guardian.
A Clarksburg man who failed to stop his girlfriend from burning her 2-year-old daughter with cigarettes and feeding her hot red pepper seeds is headed to prison for one to three years.
A Clarksburg man who failed to stop his girlfriend from burning her 2-year-old daughter with cigarettes and feeding her hot red pepper seeds is headed to prison for one to three years.
A federal judge has rescheduled the drug trial of a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal bath salts at two north-central West Virginia stores.
A federal judge has rescheduled the drug trial of a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal bath salts at two north-central West Virginia stores.
West Virginia State University has named Ashley Schumaker as the president's chief of staff and special assistant.
West Virginia State University has named Ashley Schumaker as the president's chief of staff and special assistant.
A missing gauge containing radioactive material that fell off the back of a truck in West Virginia has been recovered.
A missing gauge containing radioactive material that fell off the back of a truck in West Virginia has been recovered.
The public will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed upgrade of U.S. 340 in Jefferson County.
The public will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed upgrade of U.S. 340 in Jefferson County.
House Speaker Richard Thompson is resigning from the West Virginia Legislature to join Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet as secretary of Veterans Assistance.
House Speaker Richard Thompson is resigning from the West Virginia Legislature to join Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet as secretary of Veterans Assistance.
West Virginia is getting more than $1 million in federal funding to offset the cost of its response to the crushing snowstorm that Hurricane Sandy spawned last fall.
West Virginia is getting more than $1 million in federal funding to offset the cost of its response to the crushing snowstorm that Hurricane Sandy spawned last fall.
Transcripts of a secret plea hearing show a teenager involved in the 2012 stabbing death of a Star City girl planned the slaying with an accomplice. But their motive remains unclear.
Transcripts of a secret plea hearing show a teenager involved in the 2012 stabbing death of a Star City girl planned the slaying with an accomplice. But their motive remains unclear.
Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia.
Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia.
A Wood County teacher who put a box labeled "bad kid fort" around a special-needs student will return to the classroom in the fall.
A Wood County teacher who put a box labeled "bad kid fort" around a special-needs student will return to the classroom in the fall.
A Kanawha County man faces charges of brandishing a sword at a deputy.
A Kanawha County man faces charges of brandishing a sword at a deputy.
A Beech Bottom woman is going to prison for participating in a botched robbery in which an accomplice was killed.
A Beech Bottom woman is going to prison for participating in a botched robbery in which an accomplice was killed.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture wants to know about extraordinary women in agriculture or forestry.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture wants to know about extraordinary women in agriculture or forestry.
Drivers can now show their state pride with a new license plate marking West Virginia's 150th birthday.
Drivers can now show their state pride with a new license plate marking West Virginia's 150th birthday.
State police with a search warrant say they found an estimated 100 weapons at a home in Belle.
State police with a search warrant say they found an estimated 100 weapons at a home in Belle.
Law enforcement officers who are the best in West Virginia at nabbing impaired drivers are being honored for their diligence.
Law enforcement officers who are the best in West Virginia at nabbing impaired drivers are being honored for their diligence.
A federal appeals court is refusing to block a federal permit for a West Virginia coal mine that was challenged by environmentalists.
A federal appeals court is refusing to block a federal permit for a West Virginia coal mine that was challenged by environmentalists.
Six years after a degree scandal shook West Virginia University and forced its president to resign, two professors are demanding their tarnished reputations be restored.
Six years after a degree scandal shook West Virginia University and forced its president to resign, two professors are demanding their tarnished reputations be restored.
A former Mason County principal accused of assaulting a student has been indicted on a child abuse charge.
A former Mason County principal accused of assaulting a student has been indicted on a child abuse charge.
Sophia Mayor Danny Barr says insurance companies will pay $600,000 to an ex-officer who sued the Police Department with claims he was harassed and fired because he is black.
Sophia Mayor Danny Barr says insurance companies will pay $600,000 to an ex-officer who sued the Police Department with claims he was harassed and fired because he is black.
The hunt for a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal bath salts continues, and authorities say the public can help.
The hunt for a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal bath salts continues, and authorities say the public can help.
A former sheriff convicted in the beating of a bank robber is being held at the Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville until the U.S. Bureau of Prisons has a bed for him.
A former sheriff convicted in the beating of a bank robber is being held at the Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville until the U.S. Bureau of Prisons has a bed for him.
A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.
A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.
An Eastern Panhandle-based health care system and its hospitals have new names.
An Eastern Panhandle-based health care system and its hospitals have new names.
A Morgantown man faces as many as 43 years in prison in connection with the October 2011 slaying of a Fairmont woman.
A Morgantown man faces as many as 43 years in prison in connection with the October 2011 slaying of a Fairmont woman.
Fenton Art Glass is using Kickstarter to raise money to create an online catalog of the company's glassmaking moulds.
Fenton Art Glass is using Kickstarter to raise money to create an online catalog of the company's glassmaking moulds.
A mass litigation trial against the nation's largest tobacco manufacturers is wrapping up in Charleston.
A mass litigation trial against the nation's largest tobacco manufacturers is wrapping up in Charleston.
A former secretary will spend at least a year in prison for embezzling from the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department.
A former secretary will spend at least a year in prison for embezzling from the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department.
Motorists in West Virginia are getting a break from price increases at the pump.
Motorists in West Virginia are getting a break from price increases at the pump.
A silent ride is planned in Charleston to honor the memory of bicyclists in West Virginia and elsewhere who have been killed on the roads.
A silent ride is planned in Charleston to honor the memory of bicyclists in West Virginia and elsewhere who have been killed on the roads.
A former Randolph County strip mine site is once again home to woodcock, frogs, wetlands and bogs, thanks to an ongoing restoration effort led by the non-profit Canaan Valley Institute.
A former Randolph County strip mine site is once again home to woodcock, frogs, wetlands and bogs, thanks to an ongoing restoration effort led by the non-profit Canaan Valley Institute.
Sen. Jay Rockefeller says 27 community health centers in West Virginia are eligible for nearly $2.5 million in federal funding to help uninsured residents enroll in affordable health plans.
Sen. Jay Rockefeller says 27 community health centers in West Virginia are eligible for nearly $2.5 million in federal funding to help uninsured residents enroll in affordable health plans.
A West Virginia man accused of gunning down Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is heading to court.
A West Virginia man accused of gunning down Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is heading to court.
Gas drilling waste is setting off more radiation alarms at Pennsylvania landfills.
Gas drilling waste is setting off more radiation alarms at Pennsylvania landfills.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is promoting a Department of Revenue lawyer to oversee West Virginia tax policy.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is promoting a Department of Revenue lawyer to oversee West Virginia tax policy.
West Virginia University says bidders for multimedia rights to certain athletic events have until June 18 to respond to a new request for proposals.
West Virginia University says bidders for multimedia rights to certain athletic events have until June 18 to respond to a new request for proposals.
Two state officials are blasting the Environmental Protection Agency over new air pollution rules.
Two state officials are blasting the Environmental Protection Agency over new air pollution rules.
West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 6.6 percent, the lowest it's been in four years.
West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 6.6 percent, the lowest it's been in four years.
Gov. Tom Corbett's energy executive is questioning research that says Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale impact fee will generate billions of dollars less in long-term revenue than the same natural gas production...
Gov. Tom Corbett's energy executive is questioning research that says Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale impact fee will generate billions of dollars less in long-term revenue than the same natural gas production in West...
A federal judge has rescheduled arguments over a plan to move the mother of a missing child from Wheeling to the Clarksburg area.
A federal judge has rescheduled arguments over a plan to move the mother of a missing child from Wheeling to the Clarksburg area.
Blackwater Falls State Park has reopened its boardwalk following repairs of damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.
Blackwater Falls State Park has reopened its boardwalk following repairs of damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.
Authorities say a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal synthetic drugs at two West Virginia shops is now on the run, and U.S. marshals are hunting for him.
Authorities say a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal synthetic drugs at two West Virginia shops is now on the run, and U.S. marshals are hunting for him.
The husband of a prosecutor in north-central West Virginia is charged with drugging his wife so he could examine her cell phone and email histories.
The husband of a prosecutor in north-central West Virginia is charged with drugging his wife so he could examine her cell phone and email histories.
West Virginia University's Faculty Senate says the school should be allowed to look at other health insurance options for its employees.
West Virginia University's Faculty Senate says the school should be allowed to look at other health insurance options for its employees.
State authorities are cracking down on illegal swimming at Tygart Lake.
State authorities are cracking down on illegal swimming at Tygart Lake.
The West Virginia State Police is asking the public for help in finding whoever tampered with crypts at a Martinsburg cemetery.
The West Virginia State Police is asking the public for help in finding whoever tampered with crypts at a Martinsburg cemetery.
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a Florida-to-West Virginia pill ring.
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a Florida-to-West Virginia pill ring.
The Huntington VA Medical center is inviting veterans to a dedication ceremony this week for a new women's health clinic on the center's campus.
The Huntington VA Medical center is inviting veterans to a dedication ceremony this week for a new women's health clinic on the center's campus.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has created a task force to improve the health, development and education readiness of West Virginia children from birth to age 5.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has created a task force to improve the health, development and education readiness of West Virginia children from birth to age 5.
When a student graduates from West Virginia University, they depart Morgantown with debts averaging more than $20,000.
When a student graduates from West Virginia University, they depart Morgantown with debts averaging more than $20,000.
A man accused of fatally shooting Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is set to make his first court appearance.
A man accused of fatally shooting Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is set to make his first court appearance.
A longtime educator from West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle will spend three years on probation and pay a $6,000 fine for illegally selling weapons to a convicted felon from the back of his vehicle.
A longtime educator from West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle will spend three years on probation and pay a $6,000 fine for illegally selling weapons to a convicted felon from the back of his vehicle.
State and local officials are marking West Virginia's new pipeline safety law.
State and local officials are marking West Virginia's new pipeline safety law.
An Elkins man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
An Elkins man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
A Belington lawyer convicted of defrauding the West Virginia Public Defender Services will spend a year and a day in prison.
A Belington lawyer convicted of defrauding the West Virginia Public Defender Services will spend a year and a day in prison.
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is helping launch a new weekly radio talk show on SiriusXM aimed at promoting bipartisan politics.
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is helping launch a new weekly radio talk show on SiriusXM aimed at promoting bipartisan politics.
The state has awarded a $12 million contract to build a 50-bed forensics unit at the William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.
The state has awarded a $12 million contract to build a 50-bed forensics unit at the William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.
Princeton plans to use solar power to keep its new welcome signs lit at night. Solar panels will charge during the day and provide power for the signs' lights at night. Three large signs and four...
PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) - Princeton plans to use solar power to keep its new welcome signs lit at night. Solar panels will charge during the day and provide power for the signs' lights at night. Three large signs and four...
Belington Mayor Jody Haller has resigned after a local pastor questioned his legitimacy to hold the office.
Belington Mayor Jody Haller has resigned after a local pastor questioned his legitimacy to hold the office.
Weirton officials are considering eliminating the city's primary election.
Weirton officials are considering eliminating the city's primary election.
Princeton will use solar power to keep its new welcome signs lit at night.
Princeton will use solar power to keep its new welcome signs lit at night.
Police are investigating the death of a Huntington man who was hit by a train.
Police are investigating the death of a Huntington man who was hit by a train.
Call it Manchin's marathon.
Call it Manchin's marathon.
A former West Virginia sheriff who admitted violating the rights of a bank robbery suspect after a 2010 car chase is being sentenced in Wheeling.
A former West Virginia sheriff who admitted violating the rights of a bank robbery suspect after a 2010 car chase is being sentenced in Wheeling.
A domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast quantities of gas overseas as energy companies seek permits...
A domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast quantities of gas overseas as energy companies seek permits for...
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking boaters and anglers to help it stop the spread of Asian carp, an invasive species.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking boaters and anglers to help it stop the spread of Asian carp, an invasive species.
West Virginia University is working to raise its graduation rate, which has increased slightly in recent years.
West Virginia University is working to raise its graduation rate, which has increased slightly in recent years.
Students should notice West Virginia's ambitious new plan targeting child hunger and academic performance when they first arrive at school starting this fall.
Students should notice West Virginia's ambitious new plan targeting child hunger and academic performance when they first arrive at school starting this fall.
A counseling program for troubled teens and college students in Morgantown is facing the possible loss of a major funding source.
A counseling program for troubled teens and college students in Morgantown is facing the possible loss of a major funding source.
Campus life is back to normal at Fairmont State University, which was evacuated for about six hours because of what officials described as a potentially dangerous situation involving a student.
Campus life is back to normal at Fairmont State University, which was evacuated for about six hours because of what officials described as a potentially dangerous situation involving a student.
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