Institutions commit to boosting academic achievement

A group representing West Virginia higher education institutions committed last week to the state's Momentum Pathways Project, which is aimed at increasing the number of degrees earned by students.

Big 12 ouster leaves Mountaineers women waiting

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — No. 7 Texas was too deep and West Virginia’s shooting too cold in the semifinals of the Big 12 women’s tournament. Jatarie White’s 11 points and 12 rebounds helped the second-seeded Longhorns win 68-55 on Sunday, setting up a date with Baylor for the championship. West Virginia (21-11) now faces an

Gallery: Martinsburg wins section in 2OT over Musselman

Martinsburg defeated Musselman in double-overtime for the Region 2, Section 1 title.

Teachers, school personnel, and some legislators in disbelief over Saturday’s events

"It was extreme disappointment," said Ellen Costlow, a second grade teacher at Watson Elementary School.

WVU capitalizes during weekend sweep of Western Kentucky

Kyle Gray homered for the third time in two days and Kade Strowd pitched into the sixth inning for the Mountaineers.

PEIA task force chair prepares to find “fix” for health care plan

Mike Hall says public input will be key.

Following lack of legislative agreement, schools statewide to be closed Monday

Monday marks the eighth day of the education work stoppage.

Sandy urges passage of corrections authority bill

Secretary Jeff Sandy said with this legislation, the state could save millions of dollars annually.

Repeat performance: Carter doubles up as Big 12’s top defender

See who won Player of the Year and Coach of the Year as the Big 12 handed out its postseason awards Sunday.

Listen: High School Basketball Roundup – Week 9

A 30-minute feature of high school basketball around the state with Fred Persinger.

Man arrested in Ritchie County murder

Alan Don Ross, 25, allegedly stabbed James Thompson multiple times at a residence in Pennsboro.

Can a conference committee get schools back open in WV?

Schools likely to be closed again Monday.

Frontier workers on strike

Contract extension expires.

Teachers, service workers and public employees have good reason to worry about their health insurance

I have communicated with a number of teachers and services workers over the past ten days in person, on the phone, by email and text.  Many have told me personal stories about their concerns over their health insurance. A maintenance worker at a Kanawha County middle school did not complain about his $25,000 salary, but

WVU women still channeling upsets at Big 12 tourney

Behind 21 points and nine rebounds from Naomi Davenport, the sixth-seeded Mountaineers led wire-to-wire in knocking off No. 3 seed Oklahoma State 69-60 on Saturday night.