OVEC Executive Director Keating to retire effective Oct. 1.

She'll be replaced by Natalie Thompson, who has served as an OVEC project coordinator for nearly two years.

4 people sentenced Monday on ID theft and firearm charges

U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld announces sentences for four people who pleaded guilty in the spring.

Herd opens the 2016 season with an off-week

With a quirky week one bye, Marshall has an extra week to prepare for the start of the 2016 season.

Beckley Police searching for suspect wanted for first-degree murder

A warrant was issued for the arrest of Tahim Maalik Simmons, 38. He was described as 5'6" tall and weighing 206 pounds.

DOH seeks public comment on Dingess Tunnel rehabilitation project

Those wishing to file written comments may send them to R.J. Scites, the P.E., Director Engineering Division of the WV DOT, or do so online by Sept. 19.

Manchin: U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz to visit W.Va. next month

Additional details for the visit will be announced at a later date, the release said.

More potent heroin with addictive additives causing overdoses beyond Mountain State

Terry DeMio, a reporter with the Cincinnati Enquirer, says heroin with fentanyl and carfentanyl is making the rounds in the city and causing more overdoses.

WVU economist tells Senators Capito and Manchin six counties now in “great depression”

"Those job losses, those output losses, have been heavily concentrated in southern West Virginia and especially in six counties," Deskins said.

Union groups want their own debate with Cole and Justice

Two September dates offered.

HS football photo gallery: Musselman 54, Spring Mills 7

Musselman defeated Spring Mills 54-7 in week one of the high school football season.

Investigation underway at Axiall

State and federal investigators probe for cause of leak, local emergency responders evaluate response to Saturday mishap

Domestic incident results in murder charge in Fayette County

Shovel handle allegedly used in fight between husband and wife.

Name released in police-involved shooting near Morgantown

Sheriff says deputies were serving an arrest warrant when the suspect confronted them and threatened to shoot.

Pleasants County mother on EpiPen controversy: “Why the increase?”

Mylan announces generic alternative Monday for the life-saving allergy treatment.

Police investigating body found near Fairmont diner

There were no apparent wounds on his body.

Former Mountaineers linebacker charged in string of bank robberies

Authorities claim Kevin “Boo” McLee Jr. is responsible for holding up five banks during the past two months.

Why the EpiPen story matters

When trying to drill down on the Mylan/EpiPen/CEO Heather Bresch story, we’re often told that “it’s complicated.” No doubt it is, considering we are talking about the multi-billion dollar private pharmaceutical industry that is also one of the most regulated in America. For example, it should be relatively easy to explain the price of a