Attorney General plans ‘a major update’ about federal case involving transgender athlete

The majority on a three-judge panel with the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against the State of West Virginia's position last week on how state law would affect the eligibility of middle school athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson.

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO hinting of possible new use for idled Weirton plant

Union leader confirms discussions are underway to turn plant into operation that makes steel for electric grid transformers.

Man arrested on malicious wounding charge

State police investigating Harrison County case.

Justice says Greenbrier sales tax debt is being paid. Records show one lien forgiven and a new one on pile

Gov. Jim Justice said the Greenbrier Hotel, owned by his family, is on a payment plan to straighten out liens with the West Virginia tax department, run by his administration. “There are two, you know, payment plans with the tax department and they’re completely current. All’s good in the neighborhood there. And the other thing

Students across Kanawha County learn about environmental stewardship in light of Earth Day

The annual event was held the day following Earth Day, which is observed on April 22.

Two CWD infected deer were in Harpers Ferry National Park

Two whitetail deer taken in recent population reduction efforts at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park were found to be infected with CWD. They were two of the three positive cases discovered in Jefferson County.

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Bodies found in Raleigh County in connection with cold case the same day suspect dies

Deaths occurred in 2000.

WVU, Fairmont State University plot courses for campus carry implementation

Separate meetings held Monday.

Lawsuit filed against Morgantown on behalf of homeless couple

Lawsuit challenges panhandling ordinance.

WVU’s Mountaineer Athletic Club holds annual scholarship dinner in Charleston

Around 500 people were at Monday night's event at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.

Detroit man convicted of first-degree murder for 2022 Charleston shooting

Tyran Gray, 27, was convicted Monday.

Charleston business owners are reaching out to employees of two now-closed downtown eateries

Tidewater Grill and The Chop House announced on Sunday that they closed their doors.

Feds announce more than $140 million to revitalize coal communities, address legacy pollution

Story by David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Federal officials came to the Richard Mine acid mine drainage treatment plant on Monday to announce the second round of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding for abandoned mine land reclamation in West Virginia. Last year, the state received $140 million, said Steve Feldgus, principal

City, county officials take a look back at Charleston’s former Macy’s building ahead of demolition to build new sports complex in its place

The former Macy's had sat empty since 2019.

One arrested following Morgantown robbery

Man charged with first-degree robbery.

National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration to return to Stonewall

After three years at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, the event will return to its old venue in Lewis County September 21.

Fayette County convicted murderer threatens to kill prosecutor, sheriff during sentencing hearing

Carl Cox broke out in verbal tirade before he was sentenced to consecutive life terms in prison for killing his daughter and son-in-law.

State says confirmed measles case the first in 15 years in West Virginia

Positive test came back Monday.

Manchin endorses Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott in Democratic primary to replace him in Senate

Democrats on the ballot for the seat also include Marine veteran Zach Shrewsbury and former coal executive Don Blankenship, who spent years promoting conservative and Republican causes.