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WednesdayApril 20, 2016

Thousands gather in Charleston for circus elephants’ final feast

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, will retire elephants as part of its act at the end of the month. A large crowd gathered in Charleston Wednesday to see them a final time.

Gallery: No. 1 Bridgeport adds 10th win with rout of North Marion

Class AA No. 1 Bridgeport improved to 10-2 on the season with a 16-4 road win over North Marion.

Robbery suspect released from hospital after shooting and ordered to jail

The man was shot in the act. An alleged accomplice was killed.

Army vet convicted in Huntington federal court for defrauding VA

Phillip Henderson, 50, of Kentucky claimed he was blind in order to get healthcare benefits.

Wheeling-based labor union reaches settlement with DOJ for violation charges

The complaint says Laborers Local No. 1149 violated federal law when it didn't let a member of the National Guard get jobs through the union hall after he returned from basic training.

Mountaineers teams all clear in latest APR report

WVU men's basketball recorded a perfect four-year score of 1,000; football ranked seventh in the Big 12.

Trump to make stops in West Virginia: State campaign chair

WV campaign chair says Donald Trump could make more than 1 stop in Mountain State before May 10 Primary.

HS baseball photo gallery: Musselman 7, Hedgesville 4

Musselman defeated Hedgesville 7-4 in high school baseball action.

Police arrest man in Hampshire County arson

Man allegedly set fire to a wooded area Monday.

Justice makes a campaign coal promise on MetroNews “Talkline”

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate also said he thinks he won Saturday's candidate forum sponsored by the West Virginia Democratic Party.

Federal prosecutors seek more response time in Blankenship appeal; prison report date set

If nothing changes, former Massey Energy boss would report to prison May 12.

Lewis County Assessor arrested on harassment charge

According to the criminal complaint, Kelley's alleged harrassment occurred between March 7th and April 12th this year.

USA Today all-USA West Virginia boys basketball team announced

USA TODAY High School Sports announces its 2015-16 ALL-USA West Virginia boys basketball team.

West Union recorder accused of embezzling funds from a public utility

Joe Edward Cross reportedly admitted to taking thousands from the West Union Utility Board on Wednesday

Manchin, Capito in majority on Senate energy bill

Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 clears Senate.

Marshall alum receives Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing

John Hackworth, a 1971 graduate and Huntington native, won the award for his work at a Florida newspaper.

Raleigh County judge warns of ‘hidden’ judicial races on primary ballot

Circuit Judge John Hutchison says many voters don't realize a law change means West Virginia judges will be elected in May.

Lincoln County man in jail on robbery charges

Suspect spotted not far from store.

Tourism won’t replace King Coal, but it doesn’t hurt

Trout rodeo highlights list of "things to do" list in southern W.Va.

Foresters hopeful for rain in the forecast

Division of Forestry continues to advise against burning until W.Va. gets measurable rainfall