A Boone County man accused of killing his wife and mother-in-law has made an initial court appearance.
A Boone County man accused of killing his wife and mother-in-law has made an initial court appearance.
A Morgantown biosciences company aiming to make a profit for the first time in a decade has gotten a $200,000 infusion.
A Morgantown biosciences company aiming to make a profit for the first time in a decade has gotten a $200,000 infusion.
The number of arson fires in Huntington continues to grow. The latest fires occurred early yesterday at two houses on opposite sides of the city. More than 45 arsons have occurred in the city since last November.
The number of arson fires in Huntington continues to grow.
The number of arson fires in Huntington continues to grow.
West Virginia University says it's received a software grant with a commercial value of more than $425 million for its Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.
West Virginia University says it's received a software grant with a commercial value of more than $425 million for its Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.
A Boone County man sought in the slayings of his wife and his mother-in-law is in custody. The sheriff says authorities arrested 36-year-old Timothy Parsons without incident around 3:30 this morning at a makeshift camp along...
A Boone County man sought in the slayings of his wife and his mother-in-law is in custody. The sheriff says authorities arrested 36-year-old Timothy Parsons without incident around 3:30 this morning at a makeshift camp along...
A Century Aluminum spokeswoman says restarting the company's plant in Ravenswood remains a priority.
A Century Aluminum spokeswoman says restarting the company's plant in Ravenswood remains a priority.
A Boone County man sought in the slayings of his wife and his mother-in-law is in custody.
A Boone County man sought in the slayings of his wife and his mother-in-law is in custody.
Four West Virginians are headed to the state's Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame.
Four West Virginians are headed to the state's Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame.
Four West Virginians are headed to the state's Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame.
A special kind of outdoor classroom opening soon in West Virginia is intended to be a national model for nature-based learning.
A special kind of outdoor classroom opening soon in West Virginia is intended to be a national model for nature-based learning.
Gas prices in West Virginia are down nearly 6 cents per gallon over the past week.
Gas prices in West Virginia are down nearly 6 cents per gallon over the past week.
Emergency dispatchers say two bodies found in Boone County are being investigated as homicides.
Emergency dispatchers say two bodies found in Boone County are being investigated as homicides.
West Virginia's attorney general's office has opened a consumer protection office in Martinsburg to serve the Eastern Panhandle.
West Virginia's attorney general's office has opened a consumer protection office in Martinsburg to serve the Eastern Panhandle.
The push to hire new inspectors for West Virginia's Marcellus shale natural gas reserve is prompting an outcry among veteran regulators.
The push to hire new inspectors for West Virginia's Marcellus shale natural gas reserve is prompting an outcry among veteran regulators.
Police have identified a body found in a swimming pool as that of a missing Wyoming County man.
Police have identified a body found in a swimming pool as that of a missing Wyoming County man.
A study by the University at Buffalo's new shale gas institute concludes that state oversight of gas drilling has been effective at reducing environmental problems.
A study by the University at Buffalo's new shale gas institute concludes that state oversight of gas drilling has been effective at reducing environmental problems.
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler says he is considering court action over menhaden if regulators don't cut the amount taken by a Virginia processor.
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler says he is considering court action over menhaden if regulators don't cut the amount taken by a Virginia processor.
Premier Financial Bancorp says state and federal regulators have approved the merger of three subsidiaries in Kentucky and Ohio.
Premier Financial Bancorp says state and federal regulators have approved the merger of three subsidiaries in Kentucky and Ohio.
A Maryland man faces up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty in West Virginia to bank fraud.
A Maryland man faces up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty in West Virginia to bank fraud.
Legal questions are being raised about Huntington's attempt to collect delinquent city fees by publishing lists of people who owe them.
Legal questions are being raised about Huntington's attempt to collect delinquent city fees by publishing lists of people who owe them.
The Wood County Board of Education is being sued by a woman who claims an assistant football coach encouraged a fight between her son and another player.
The Wood County Board of Education is being sued by a woman who claims an assistant football coach encouraged a fight between her son and another player.
The Preston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a hospital maintenance worker in an elevator shaft.
The Preston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a hospital maintenance worker in an elevator shaft.
West Virginia University's Morgantown campus is offering a big incentive to bike to work on Friday: a parking space.
West Virginia University's Morgantown campus is offering a big incentive to bike to work on Friday: a parking space.
Federal funding totaling $2.4 million is heading to three health centers serving Mercer, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties.
Federal funding totaling $2.4 million is heading to three health centers serving Mercer, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties.
All U.S. and West Virginia flags are flying at half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
All U.S. and West Virginia flags are flying at half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Hundreds of gamblers lined up to inaugurate Ohio's first casino, which has promised a boost to downtown Cleveland while potentially posing a threat to casinos in nearby states.
Hundreds of gamblers lined up to inaugurate Ohio's first casino, which has promised a boost to downtown Cleveland while potentially posing a threat to casinos in nearby states.
West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched down a notch in April.
West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched down a notch in April.
Veteran head coach Ron Everhart has been named assistant basketball coach at West Virginia University.
Veteran head coach Ron Everhart has been named assistant basketball coach at West Virginia University.
West Virginia lawmakers hope to hear from state officials about future plans for the increasingly expensive Medicaid health care program.
West Virginia lawmakers hope to hear from state officials about future plans for the increasingly expensive Medicaid health care program.
West Virginia lawmakers are pressing a state agency for answers in the wake of a lawsuit alleging illegal policies at a juvenile detention center.
West Virginia lawmakers are pressing a state agency for answers in the wake of a lawsuit alleging illegal policies at a juvenile detention center.
The Greenbrier says Tiger Woods will play in this year's Greenbrier Classic.
The Greenbrier says Tiger Woods will play in this year's Greenbrier Classic.
West Virginia will celebrate its heritage during the 2012 Vandalia Gathering at the state Capitol Complex.
West Virginia will celebrate its heritage during the 2012 Vandalia Gathering at the state Capitol Complex.
The West Virginia agency that tests food and farming products says it needs $8 million to renovate its laboratory.
The West Virginia agency that tests food and farming products says it needs $8 million to renovate its laboratory.
The Greenbrier's owner says Tiger Woods will play in this year's Greenbrier Classic.
The Greenbrier's owner says Tiger Woods will play in this year's Greenbrier Classic.
West Virginia has opted to not comply with a federal sex offender registration law because of the cost.
West Virginia has opted to not comply with a federal sex offender registration law because of the cost.
The number of active Pennsylvania gas drilling rigs is continuing to decline, while the number in West Virginia is increasing.
The number of active Pennsylvania gas drilling rigs is continuing to decline, while the number in West Virginia is increasing.
Weirton Medical Center's chief executive officer has retired.
Weirton Medical Center's chief executive officer has retired.
More West Virginia public school students will be allowed to eat breakfast and lunch at school for free beginning in the fall.
More West Virginia public school students will be allowed to eat breakfast and lunch at school for free beginning in the fall.
West Virginia is looking at changing the way Medicaid provides health care to some of its sickest people. But the plan is raising concerns among advocates for those who rely on this government program.
West Virginia is looking at changing the way Medicaid provides health care to some of its sickest people. But the plan is raising concerns among advocates for those who rely on this government program.
The West Virginia Republican Party has a new state chairman.
The West Virginia Republican Party has a new state chairman.
Natural gas companies say about half of their lease holdings in the lucrative Marcellus Shale region in New York state will be off-limits or inaccessible thanks to all the restrictions in proposed state regulations and local...
Natural gas companies say about half of their lease holdings in the lucrative Marcellus Shale region in New York state will be off-limits or inaccessible thanks to all the restrictions in proposed state regulations and local...
Crews will soon start a multimillion-dollar reconstruction project at the Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Crews will soon start a multimillion-dollar reconstruction project at the Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
A canceled festival that had celebrated West Virginia's Rocket Boys is being revived in Beckley.
A canceled festival that had celebrated West Virginia's Rocket Boys is being revived in Beckley.
The opening of East Lynn Lake's campground in Wayne County is being pushed back even further due to lengthy repairs to tornado-damaged park facilities.
The opening of East Lynn Lake's campground in Wayne County is being pushed back even further due to lengthy repairs to tornado-damaged park facilities.
High school students interested in becoming dentists can participate in a free four-day program this summer at West Virginia University.
High school students interested in becoming dentists can participate in a free four-day program this summer at West Virginia University.
A federal judge has ordered six men to pay $13 million in restitution to victims of an oil and gas drilling scheme in Kentucky.
A federal judge has ordered six men to pay $13 million in restitution to victims of an oil and gas drilling scheme in Kentucky.
A national panel says the chemical industry needs guidance in choosing alternative processing methods to reduce or eliminate hazards.
A national panel says the chemical industry needs guidance in choosing alternative processing methods to reduce or eliminate hazards.
A Monongalia County woman is recovering after being trapped in her wrecked van for nearly three days
A Monongalia County woman is recovering after being trapped in her wrecked van for nearly three days
Authorities in Raleigh County will give only paper evidence to defense lawyers after a video of a confidential informant's police interview appeared on YouTube.
Authorities in Raleigh County will give only paper evidence to defense lawyers after a video of a confidential informant's police interview appeared on YouTube.
Someone is turning flags outside schools in Vienna upside down and school officials aren't amused.
Someone is turning flags outside schools in Vienna upside down and school officials aren't amused.
A Kanawha County magistrate accused of ethics violations is asking the state Supreme Court to lift her unpaid suspension.
A Kanawha County magistrate accused of ethics violations is asking the state Supreme Court to lift her unpaid suspension.
A Beckley man has admitted to breaking into a post office to seize packages of bath salts addressed to him.
A Beckley man has admitted to breaking into a post office to seize packages of bath salts addressed to him.
Two U.S. senators want to create a commemorative coin in recognition of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Two U.S. senators want to create a commemorative coin in recognition of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Events are planned for next week in Morgantown marking the 10th anniversary of the death of a West Virginia National Guardsman killed in Afghanistan.
Events are planned for next week in Morgantown marking the 10th anniversary of the death of a West Virginia National Guardsman killed in Afghanistan.
State Attorney General Darrell McGraw is set to open a satellite office in the Eastern Panhandle.
State Attorney General Darrell McGraw is set to open a satellite office in the Eastern Panhandle.
An event that included a female deer hunt has raised more than $75,000 for a program to help feed needy families.
An event that included a female deer hunt has raised more than $75,000 for a program to help feed needy families.
Nelson Spencer has been named McDowell County's superintendent of schools.
Nelson Spencer has been named McDowell County's superintendent of schools.
An imprisoned felon's surprising showing in West Virginia's primary has officials reviewing the rules governing how candidates get their names on the ballot.
An imprisoned felon's surprising showing in West Virginia's primary has officials reviewing the rules governing how candidates get their names on the ballot.
Virginians lost more than $11 million and West Virginians nearly $2 million to Internet scams in 2011.
Virginians lost more than $11 million and West Virginians nearly $2 million to Internet scams in 2011.
A Southern Baptist leader has apologized to President Barack Obama and other black leaders for accusing them of exploiting Trayvon Martin's death for political gain.
A Southern Baptist leader has apologized to President Barack Obama and other black leaders for accusing them of exploiting Trayvon Martin's death for political gain.
Environmental groups are suing two Alpha Natural Resources subsidiaries over selenium discharges at two mining operations in southern West Virginia.
Environmental groups are suing two Alpha Natural Resources subsidiaries over selenium discharges at two mining operations in southern West Virginia.
West Virginia's eighth-graders perform worse in science than their peers nationwide, with only 25 percent with a solid grasp of the subject.
West Virginia's eighth-graders perform worse in science than their peers nationwide, with only 25 percent with a solid grasp of the subject.
West Virginia Northern Community College has launched a $3.88 million expansion project.
West Virginia Northern Community College has launched a $3.88 million expansion project.
Five juveniles face arson charges stemming from three fires in Huntington.
Five juveniles face arson charges stemming from three fires in Huntington.
A former television crime fighter and anti-gang activist is facing new criminal charges.
A former television crime fighter and anti-gang activist is facing new criminal charges.
U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller say they remain concerned about post office jobs in West Virginia despite intentions to keep facilities open.
U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller say they remain concerned about post office jobs in West Virginia despite intentions to keep facilities open.
The West Virginia Lottery is launching a Powerball promotion in conjunction with a State Fair concert by "America's Got Talent" winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
The West Virginia Lottery is launching a Powerball promotion in conjunction with a State Fair concert by "America's Got Talent" winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
A Charleston-area motel is closing temporarily due to methamphetamine contamination.
A Charleston-area motel is closing temporarily due to methamphetamine contamination.
The National Park Service is soliciting public comments on a proposed extension of the Western Maryland Rail Trail to Paw Paw, W.Va.
The National Park Service is soliciting public comments on a proposed extension of the Western Maryland Rail Trail to Paw Paw, W.Va.
More than 72,000 West Virginians voted for an imprisoned felon over President Barack Obama in the state primary, but Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin was not one of them.
More than 72,000 West Virginians voted for an imprisoned felon over President Barack Obama in the state primary, but Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin was not one of them.
So who is the man who gave President Barack Obama a run for his money in West Virginia's primary by collecting four in 10 Democratic votes?
So who is the man who gave President Barack Obama a run for his money in West Virginia's primary by collecting four in 10 Democratic votes?
A Northern Illinois University administrator has accepted the presidency of West Virginia State University.
A Northern Illinois University administrator has accepted the presidency of West Virginia State University.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has won most of the delegates in a three-state primary sweep, leaving him a little more than 200 delegates shy of the number needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has won most of the delegates in a three-state primary sweep, leaving him a little more than 200 delegates shy of the number needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president.
1,846 of 1,846 precincts - 100 percent
1,846 of 1,846 precincts - 100 percent
President Dem - Primary 1,846 of 1,846 precincts - 100 percent
President Dem - Primary 1,846 of 1,846 precincts - 100 percent
President Dem - Primary 1,846 of 1,846 precincts - 100 percent
President Dem - Primary 1,846 of 1,846 precincts - 100 percent
The nation's commercial casinos continued their slow-but-steady comeback from the recession last year, with revenues up 3 percent nationwide and jobs holding nearly steady.
The nation's commercial casinos continued their slow-but-steady comeback from the recession last year, with revenues up 3 percent nationwide and jobs holding nearly steady.
Treasurer GOP - Primary 1,846 of 1,846 precincts - 100 percent
Treasurer GOP - Primary 1,846 of 1,846 precincts - 100 percent
West Virginia bluegrass legend Everett Lilly has died. He was 87.
West Virginia bluegrass legend Everett Lilly has died. He was 87.
A forum on the biometrics industry in West Virginia will be held next month.
A forum on the biometrics industry in West Virginia will be held next month.
The state Department of Education is recognizing the best young writers in the state.
The state Department of Education is recognizing the best young writers in the state.
A Lincoln County man accused of threatening election fraud investigators is set to go on trial.
A Lincoln County man accused of threatening election fraud investigators is set to go on trial.
District 2 535 of 557 precincts - 96 percent
District 2 535 of 557 precincts - 96 percent
District 2 409 of 557 precincts - 73 percent
District 2 409 of 557 precincts - 73 percent
District 2 422 of 557 precincts - 76 percent
District 2 422 of 557 precincts - 76 percent
Just how unpopular is President Barack Obama in some parts of the country? Enough that a man in prison in Texas is getting nearly 4 out of 10 votes in West Virginia's Democratic presidential primary.
Just how unpopular is President Barack Obama in some parts of the country? Enough that a man in prison in Texas is getting nearly 4 out of 10 votes in West Virginia's Democratic presidential primary.
District 4 0 of 104 precincts - 0 percent
District 4 0 of 104 precincts - 0 percent
39 of 1,846 precincts - 2 percent
39 of 1,846 precincts - 2 percent
Delegates At Large GOP - Primary 0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent
Delegates At Large GOP - Primary 0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent
District 8 0 of 17 precincts - 0 percent
District 8 0 of 17 precincts - 0 percent
District 1 0 of 32 precincts - 0 percent
District 1 0 of 32 precincts - 0 percent
0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent
0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent
Delegates At Large GOP - Primary 0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent
Delegates At Large GOP - Primary 0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent
By The Associated Press
By The Associated Press
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is adding to his big lead in the race for convention delegates by winning the Indiana Republican presidential primary, inching closer to the number needed to clinch the GOP nomination.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is adding to his big lead in the race for convention delegates by winning the Indiana Republican presidential primary, inching closer to the number needed to clinch the GOP nomination.
Mitt Romney has won the Indiana presidential primary.
Mitt Romney has won the Indiana presidential primary.
Brief power outages have hit polling places in two counties during West Virginia's primary election.
Brief power outages have hit polling places in two counties during West Virginia's primary election.
A Fairview woman has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for bank fraud.
A Fairview woman has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for bank fraud.
An armored truck flipped on Interstate 77 near Sissonville, spilling coins and bags of money onto the roadway.
An armored truck flipped on Interstate 77 near Sissonville, spilling coins and bags of money onto the roadway.
President Dem - Primary 0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent
President Dem - Primary 0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent
Treasurer GOP - Primary 0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent
Treasurer GOP - Primary 0 of 1,846 precincts - 0 percent
Weirton City Council is delaying a vote on eliminating the city's primary election because there's a problem with the proposed ordinance.
Weirton City Council is delaying a vote on eliminating the city's primary election because there's a problem with the proposed ordinance.
A worker injured in a fire at a manufacturing plant in Mercer County has died.
A worker injured in a fire at a manufacturing plant in Mercer County has died.
Mountain State University will learn next month whether it will keep its general accreditation.
Mountain State University will learn next month whether it will keep its general accreditation.
An access road in the New River Gorge is closed because of a landslide.
An access road in the New River Gorge is closed because of a landslide.
State officials say a vandalism spree at West Virginia's new $14.1 million veterans cemetery won't delay a dedication ceremony later this month.
State officials say a vandalism spree at West Virginia's new $14.1 million veterans cemetery won't delay a dedication ceremony later this month.
West Virginia voters are set to pick presidential nominees and decide whether some of the state's congressional delegation will be around to seek re-election in November.
West Virginia voters are set to pick presidential nominees and decide whether some of the state's congressional delegation will be around to seek re-election in November.
Republicans and Democrats have some choices to make ahead of this year's general election for state offices.
Republicans and Democrats have some choices to make ahead of this year's general election for state offices.
Airports in Marion, Mason and Mercer counties will receive a total of $939,000 in federal funding for improvements.
Airports in Marion, Mason and Mercer counties will receive a total of $939,000 in federal funding for improvements.
Republican Sen. Richard Lugar, the face of Indiana politics for nearly four decades, is battling for political survival against a tea party-backed GOP challenger in the state's primary. It is the highest-profile contest...
Republican Sen. Richard Lugar, the face of Indiana politics for nearly four decades, is battling for political survival against a tea party-backed GOP challenger in the state's primary. It is the highest-profile contest...
Retiring President Hazo Carter Jr. will be West Virginia State University's commencement speaker later this month.
Retiring President Hazo Carter Jr. will be West Virginia State University's commencement speaker later this month.
For the first time, Mountain State University has so many graduates that it's holding two ceremonies.
For the first time, Mountain State University has so many graduates that it's holding two ceremonies.
Rick Santorum is endorsing his one-time bitter rival Mitt Romney in a late-night e-mail to his supporters.
Rick Santorum is endorsing his one-time bitter rival Mitt Romney in a late-night e-mail to his supporters.
Mitt Romney is saying that he deserves "a lot of credit" for the resurgence of the American auto industry.
Mitt Romney is saying that he deserves "a lot of credit" for the resurgence of the American auto industry.
President Barack Obama plans to lay out an election year "to do" list for Congress, urging lawmakers to take another look at proposals to promote job creation and help families refinance their mortgages.
President Barack Obama plans to lay out an election year "to do" list for Congress, urging lawmakers to take another look at proposals to promote job creation and help families refinance their mortgages.
A vice president of Wheeling Jesuit University under investigation for his handling of federal money is retiring.
A vice president of Wheeling Jesuit University under investigation for his handling of federal money is retiring.
Morgantown police have charged three men with misdemeanor violations for allegedly contributing to weekend street fires marking the end of finals week at West Virginia University.
Morgantown police have charged three men with misdemeanor violations for allegedly contributing to weekend street fires marking the end of finals week at West Virginia University.
The head of a statewide effort to increase physical activity and promote wellness is taking part in a national conference on obesity prevention and control.
The head of a statewide effort to increase physical activity and promote wellness is taking part in a national conference on obesity prevention and control.
West Virginia's Tuesday primary will set the stage for several big November matchups, with top offices from the presidency on down up for election.
West Virginia's Tuesday primary will set the stage for several big November matchups, with top offices from the presidency on down up for election.
The cleanup plan for homes near a former DuPont zinc smelting plant in Spelter now calls for replacing 6 inches of soil instead of a foot.
The cleanup plan for homes near a former DuPont zinc smelting plant in Spelter now calls for replacing 6 inches of soil instead of a foot.
Fairmont General Hospital and West Virginia United Health System are discussing a potential partnership.
Fairmont General Hospital and West Virginia United Health System are discussing a potential partnership.
Weirton officials are considering dropping the city's primary election to reduce costs.
Weirton officials are considering dropping the city's primary election to reduce costs.
Local officials in Mercer County are expecting an influx of tourists when a new section of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System opens later this month.
Local officials in Mercer County are expecting an influx of tourists when a new section of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System opens later this month.
The Division of Corrections is wrapping up an $8 million renovation project that's turning a former Holiday Inn into a new prison work-release center.
The Division of Corrections is wrapping up an $8 million renovation project that's turning a former Holiday Inn into a new prison work-release center.
Virginia State Police say two West Virginia residents have died after their motorcycle being pursued by a trooper struck a minivan in northern Virginia.
Virginia State Police say two West Virginia residents have died after their motorcycle being pursued by a trooper struck a minivan in northern Virginia.
Geographic information system experts are gathering at a conference in Morgantown this week.
Geographic information system experts are gathering at a conference in Morgantown this week.
The Marshall County school district is offering apprentice miner training for new high school graduates.
The Marshall County school district is offering apprentice miner training for new high school graduates.
West Virginia University is offering a new online course on advanced mobile marketing.
West Virginia University is offering a new online course on advanced mobile marketing.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is set to unveil improvements in emergency training and rescue technology.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is set to unveil improvements in emergency training and rescue technology.
West Virginia's legislative candidates spent $1.2 million ahead of the May 8 primary, underscoring the relative lack of contested seats on the ballot.
West Virginia's legislative candidates spent $1.2 million ahead of the May 8 primary, underscoring the relative lack of contested seats on the ballot.
A disaster assistance center in Logan County set up to help residents hit by flooding in mid-March will be closing this week.
A disaster assistance center in Logan County set up to help residents hit by flooding in mid-March will be closing this week.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking for volunteers to head to Braxton County next weekend for the third annual "Rake the Lake" spring cleanup.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking for volunteers to head to Braxton County next weekend for the third annual "Rake the Lake" spring cleanup.
West Virginia University's Personal Rapid Transit system will undergo structural and technical repairs starting this week.
West Virginia University's Personal Rapid Transit system will undergo structural and technical repairs starting this week.
Republican party leaders are starting to rally around Mitt Romney, but there's no stampede of support for the expected GOP presidential nominee.
Republican party leaders are starting to rally around Mitt Romney, but there's no stampede of support for the expected GOP presidential nominee.
Marcellus Shale gas wells in Pennsylvania generated about $3.5 billion in gross revenues for drillers in 2011, along with about $1.2 billion in West Virginia, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.
Marcellus Shale gas wells in Pennsylvania generated about $3.5 billion in gross revenues for drillers in 2011, along with about $1.2 billion in West Virginia, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.
West Virginia safety officials and the Boy Scouts of America are preparing for the group's 2013 National Jamboree in southern West Virginia.
West Virginia safety officials and the Boy Scouts of America are preparing for the group's 2013 National Jamboree in southern West Virginia.
Two Republicans and two Democrats are seeking their party's nomination in the May 8 primary for a full, four-year term as West Virginia's governor. All four ran in last year's special gubernatorial election,...
Two Republicans and two Democrats are seeking their party's nomination in the May 8 primary for a full, four-year term as West Virginia's governor. All four ran in last year's special gubernatorial election,...
Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Republican Bill Maloney are poised for a rematch after last year's close special gubernatorial election. But each must first face an opponent he bested in last year's special...
Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Republican Bill Maloney are poised for a rematch after last year's close special gubernatorial election. But each must first face an opponent he bested in last year's special...
The Obama administration said Friday it will for the first time require companies drilling for oil and natural gas on public and Indian lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
The Obama administration said Friday it will for the first time require companies drilling for oil and natural gas on public and Indian lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
State Police who rode with children on school buses across West Virginia this week say they're concerned by the many drivers who illegally passed those buses.
State Police who rode with children on school buses across West Virginia this week say they're concerned by the many drivers who illegally passed those buses.
The Division of Natural Resources and the nation's largest timberland owner are expanding their efforts to boost West Virginia's trout population.
The Division of Natural Resources and the nation's largest timberland owner are expanding their efforts to boost West Virginia's trout population.
An Eastern Panhandle hospital complex says it could lose $300,000 under new Medicare reimbursement rules.
An Eastern Panhandle hospital complex says it could lose $300,000 under new Medicare reimbursement rules.
A committee charged with reviving West Virginia University Institute of Technology is considering new programs for high school teachers and a possible new major in adventure sports.
A committee charged with reviving West Virginia University Institute of Technology is considering new programs for high school teachers and a possible new major in adventure sports.
Fairmont State University interim leader Maria Rose is now officially the school's president.
Fairmont State University interim leader Maria Rose is now officially the school's president.
Shepherd University officials are exploring establishing a satellite campus in Martinsburg that could offer classes for adult and graduate students.
Shepherd University officials are exploring establishing a satellite campus in Martinsburg that could offer classes for adult and graduate students.
The West Virginia Ethics Commission says House Speaker Rick Thompson can't take a job with a state teachers organization.
The West Virginia Ethics Commission says House Speaker Rick Thompson can't take a job with a state teachers organization.
Construction of a wind farm in West Virginia is on hold while the developer works to resolve permitting issues with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Construction of a wind farm in West Virginia is on hold while the developer works to resolve permitting issues with the Federal Aviation Administration.
A former Parkersburg police officer convicted of hitting a suspect faces up to a year in jail.
A former Parkersburg police officer convicted of hitting a suspect faces up to a year in jail.
West Virginia University has created an online course for caregivers of people with dementia.
West Virginia University has created an online course for caregivers of people with dementia.
At least five ironworkers who helped build West Virginia's famous New River Gorge Bridge will tour the structure to see their handiwork 35 years later.
At least five ironworkers who helped build West Virginia's famous New River Gorge Bridge will tour the structure to see their handiwork 35 years later.
More than 200 eighth graders have been honored as winners of the Golden Horseshoe Award for their knowledge of West Virginia history and culture.
More than 200 eighth graders have been honored as winners of the Golden Horseshoe Award for their knowledge of West Virginia history and culture.
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has joined 42 colleagues in a letter urging the U.S. Postal Service to extend its moratorium on post office closures until after postal reform legislation is enacted.
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has joined 42 colleagues in a letter urging the U.S. Postal Service to extend its moratorium on post office closures until after postal reform legislation is enacted.
A state police spokesman says a West Virginia trooper has been shot in Elkins and a suspect is being sought.
A state police spokesman says a West Virginia trooper has been shot in Elkins and a suspect is being sought.
Eighteen months after being elected to fill the remainder of the term of the late Robert C. Byrd, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin's performance is up for review when he takes on former Monongalia County legislator Sheirl Fletcher...
Eighteen months after being elected to fill the remainder of the term of the late Robert C. Byrd, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin's performance is up for review when he takes on former Monongalia County legislator Sheirl Fletcher...
A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for robbing two financial institutions in West Virginia last year.
A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for robbing two financial institutions in West Virginia last year.
The costs of restoring the Chesapeake Bay could be cut as much as 80 percent through trading of pollution credits, according to a new study.
The costs of restoring the Chesapeake Bay could be cut as much as 80 percent through trading of pollution credits, according to a new study.
Fifty-three new troopers are joining the ranks of the West Virginia State Police.
Fifty-three new troopers are joining the ranks of the West Virginia State Police.
A Huntington man who pleaded guilty to stealing military benefits related to post traumatic stress disorder has been sentenced to a year and a day in a federal prison.
A Huntington man who pleaded guilty to stealing military benefits related to post traumatic stress disorder has been sentenced to a year and a day in a federal prison.
An ex-coal miner who lied about his credentials to perform pre-shift safety inspections is headed to prison for violating probation.
An ex-coal miner who lied about his credentials to perform pre-shift safety inspections is headed to prison for violating probation.
More than 37,500 West Virginians have voted early ahead of the May 8 primary.
More than 37,500 West Virginians have voted early ahead of the May 8 primary.
A veteran officer in Virginia is returning to his home state to become Wheeling's police chief.
A veteran officer in Virginia is returning to his home state to become Wheeling's police chief.
The Mercer County Board of Education says PikeView High School can hold its graduation ceremony at a church.
The Mercer County Board of Education says PikeView High School can hold its graduation ceremony at a church.
West Virginia's general tax collections fell below their estimate for the second consecutive month, eating away at a potential surplus for the budget year.
West Virginia's general tax collections fell below their estimate for the second consecutive month, eating away at a potential surplus for the budget year.
Marion County Sheriff Joe Carpenter is defending a recent decision to let his deputies escort big gas industry vehicles through Fairmont.
Marion County Sheriff Joe Carpenter is defending a recent decision to let his deputies escort big gas industry vehicles through Fairmont.
A Clarksburg man faces kidnapping and child abuse charges after allegedly trying to flee with his daughter before a planned visit by Child Protective Services workers.
A Clarksburg man faces kidnapping and child abuse charges after allegedly trying to flee with his daughter before a planned visit by Child Protective Services workers.
A New York company wants to retrofit the old coal-fired Rivesville Power Station to run on synthetic gas and build a Fairmont plant to produce synthetic diesel from trash.
A New York company wants to retrofit the old coal-fired Rivesville Power Station to run on synthetic gas and build a Fairmont plant to produce synthetic diesel from trash.
A fugitive charged in New York with killing a man has been captured in West Virginia.
A fugitive charged in New York with killing a man has been captured in West Virginia.
An inmate will spend at least another year behind bars for attacking a fellow prisoner at the Huttonsville Correctional Center.
An inmate will spend at least another year behind bars for attacking a fellow prisoner at the Huttonsville Correctional Center.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park's opening is being pushed back while U.S. Coast Guard inspects repairs made to a sternwheeler.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park's opening is being pushed back while U.S. Coast Guard inspects repairs made to a sternwheeler.
The chairman of pediatrics at West Virginia University's School of Medicine is leaving for a job with the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital.
The chairman of pediatrics at West Virginia University's School of Medicine is leaving for a job with the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital.
Law enforcement and corrections officers from across the nation will soon converge on the former West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville for the 16th annual Mock Prison Riot.
Law enforcement and corrections officers from across the nation will soon converge on the former West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville for the 16th annual Mock Prison Riot.
Three people linked to the fatal shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal are scheduled for sentencing.
Three people linked to the fatal shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal are scheduled for sentencing.
The West Virginia Division of Highways is trying to raise awareness about work zone safety.
The West Virginia Division of Highways is trying to raise awareness about work zone safety.
Newt Gingrich is planning to officially end his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination with an announcement Wednesday in Arlington, Va.
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