Delegates push bill to battle human trafficking

Measure has bipartisan support.

HVAC problem forces regional jail to empty

Inmates transferred from Potomac Highlands Regional Jail.

Mountain Region Drug Task Force expects sustained success in new year

Comprised of various agencies the task force fought drug crime in Randolph, Tucker and Pocahontas Counties

Better-than-expected state finances reduce reliance on Rainy Day fund

Investment spikes mean $25 million—and not $68 million—will be borrowed from fund to balanced the budget.

Free health clinic reps argue for full funding

The budget for ten sites in West Virginia has been cut by more than half in proposal for next budget year.

Appalachian Power’s proposed rate hike questioned

PSC begins hearing that could stretch all week.

Lawmakers introduce pain-capable abortion bill

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bipartisan group from the West Virginia House of Delegates has introduced the “pain-capable” bill, setting up another capitol fight over abortion. The bill (HB 2153) is similar to legislation that passed both chambers overwhelmingly last year, but was vetoed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. He questioned the measure’s constitutionality and said

Residents worry about Dollar General location

Morgan County Planning Commission asked to allow for construction.

Road advocate: Wishes won’t fix West Virginia’s roads

Representative for West Virginians for Better Transportation said action is needed during the Regular Legislative Session.

After weeks-long investigation, Harrison County man arrested on arson charges

State Police apprehended Leroy Williams Monday in connection to a December 29 fire in Shinnston

What does the early signing period mean for college football?

Coaches and recruiting coordinators have wanted this for years, and now it looks like they'll have their wish.

So, a man falls down a hole…

One of the first things responsible parents teach their children is that actions have consequences. Run with scissors and you might get hurt. Touch a hot stove and you will get burned. Swim out too far in the ocean and you might drown. That’s the basic principle behind the long-standing common law concept in this