15 years after passage, West Virginia Jobs Act results in its first fine

Company fined for not using state labor pool for its state-contracted painting job.

Mountaineers, Canes spend day at Give Kids the World Village

Kyle Bosch after Monday's charitable excursion: "Never in my life have I heard about something like this.

Loughry to be chief justice in 2017

Tucker County native takes position Jan. 1.

Boy Scouts support daily Amtrak service for National Jamboree in WV next summer

Boy Scouts say travel to and from Jamboree provides opportunity to try out daily service.

Mountaineer fans begin arriving in Orlando

WVU takes on Miami Wednesday in Russell Athletic Bowl.

Heat for Preston fundraiser volunteer “proud to be from Preston County”

Volunteers and businesses donate time, money and food for Preston County's annual Christmas dinner that raises funds for utility assistance.

State organizations struggle to keep up with foster care demand

Opioid epidemic is affecting West Virginia kids in a number of ways.

Monongalia County hunter enjoyed an incredible hunting season

Chuck Moore of western Monongalia County kills four trophy bucks in a season--for a second time.

Nardone a fighter to the end

Well known coach finally succumbs after long battle with ALS.

Lawmakers looking for “right size” for state government in New Year

Former tax and revenue secretary says that size will depend on the primary objective of West Virginia's state government.

Monongalia prosecutor reflects on decades in the courtroom

Marcia Ashdown did not seek re-election and will retire from the Monongalia County prosecutor's office after more than 30 years.

Can state government be “rightsized?”

As Governor-elect Jim Justice and lawmakers prepare for what is expected to be a challenging session of the Legislature, the term “rightsizing government” is being tossed around.  I’ve been using it a lot myself as a kind of catchall for cutting government to deal with an expected $400 million shortfall in the next budget year.

Randolph County school system facing the results of declining student populace

The financial status--or "watch list" status--for Randolph County schools is a result of a number of problems.