Henry among 4 Mountaineers freshmen cited for marijuana possession

Linebacker Xavier Preston, offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste and defensive lineman Jaleel Fields also were cited at residence hall.

First Lady Tomblin celebrates expansion of infant safe sleep program

The Say YES to Safe Sleep for Babies campaign now has 17 hospitals participating.

Veteran Westside boys basketball team eyes bigger results in 2015

Westside coach Nick Cook breaks down his 2015 Class AA state championship contending team.

Bids due on U.S. Route 35 4-lane completion in March

Grade and drain work on 14.6 mile section expected to take 3 years.

Bill to prevent drug overdose deaths advances at statehouse

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation designed to curb the number of drug overdose deaths in West Virginia moved through the House Health and Human Resources Committee on Thursday. The bill (HB 2009) increases the availability of the the drug naloxone, an opioid antagonist that reverses the effects of narcotics. The bill would allow first responders to

Alternative energy repeal closer to Tomblin’s desk

By a 95-4 margin, the state House passes repeal of so-called 'cap-and-trade' law.

Mining Association president: Coal holding its own, but under pressure

Hal Quinn said what happens next depends on federal regulators.

West Virginia businesses hope to benefit from trip to builders show

State Development Office hopes to increase exports following Vegas show.

West Virginians for Life preparing own pain-capable abortion bill

The issue was debated on MetroNews "Talkline" on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

BASE jumpers still planning to skip Bridge Day

Parachute enthusiasts unhappy with finger-scan security change.

Larry Puccio stepping down as state Democratic Party chair

He's served in that role since 2010.

NAPA Auto Parts Gold & Blue Now: Thursday, Jan. 22

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In this edition of the NAPA Auto Parts Gold and Blue Now, Garrett and Brad preview Saturday’s home tilt against TCU.

The cost of a ‘free’ education

It was a big applause line when President Obama went to Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee and said, “Community college should be free for those willing to work for it.”  Specifically, the President proposes picking up the community college tuition tab for about nine million students who maintain a C+ average. Why didn’t