West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
Infant dies after being swept away by floodwaters in West Virginia, sheriff says
The body of an 11-week-old boy was found inside the vehicle in an area where as much as 18 feet of water had been reported.
Man charged 37 years after boy was murdered in argument over stolen bicycle
Nearly 40 years went by before police were able to piece together what happened in West Virginia to the 13-year-old known as “Jerry.”
3 James Madison University students die in West Virginia crash
Three students from James Madison University were killed in a crash in West Virginia.
West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and that it’s okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
West Va. man accused of kidnapping woman, burning her with torch
Police found the woman hiding under a porch, and she told officers the man hit her and burned her stomach and leg with a torch.
Program offering cash to remote workers to move to West Virginia adds 4th destination
The public-private program Ascend West Virginia on Tuesday added a fourth destination where out-of-state workers can apply to live.
West Virginia coal miners rescue couple stranded in broken-down electric car: 'You can't make this stuff up'
"It was pretty ironic… to be plugged into a coal mine."
Man charged with attacking sister who awakened from 2-year coma dies in custody
Daniel J. Palmer III's death likely brings a close to a highly unusual case that was stalled for two years by a lack of evidence.
VIDEO: Chicken takes ride on boogie board over West Virginia floodwaters
A chicken was caught on camera taking a brief journey on a boogie board after residential areas of Tornado, West Virginia, were flooded after a storm.
West Virginia judge blocks state's ability to enforce 150-year-old abortion ban
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.
West Virginia woman wakes up from 2-year coma after being attacked; brother arrested
West Virginia authorities on Friday announced the arrest of a man in the attempted murder of his sister after she awoke from a two-year coma.
Joe Louis Esquivel charged with murder in Smithsburg manufacturing facility shooting
Joe Louis Esquivel of Hedgesville, WV, has been charged in connection to the shooting at Columbia Machine, Inc. on Thursday.
2022 May midterms: What to know about Nebraska, West Virginia primaries
The sway of Donald Trump and his endorsement is in the spotlight again this week during primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia.
West Virginia firefighter dies trying to save mom, child who drove into water in murder-suicide
Volunteer firefighter John Forbush leaves behind a young daughter and significant other.
101-year-old earns honorary high school diploma after dropping out in the 1930s
A centenarian from West Virginia has fulfilled a lifelong goal of becoming a high school graduate.
West Virginia reporter hit by car while on air - continues reporting
Tori Yorgey, a reporter and former FOX 29 Philadelphia intern, was getting ready to report on a water main break when she was hit by an SUV, sending her crashing into her camera. After some adjustments, she finished her report.
West Virginia governor gets antibody treatment after COVID-19 diagnosis
Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia said he felt "extremely unwell" after testing positive.
Guaranteed Rate Bowl: Minnesota, West Virginia football fans flock to Chase Field
Fans from West Virginia and Minnesota have traveled all the way to Phoenix for some college football as the Mountaineers and Golden Gophers face off on Dec. 28.
House Dems unveil corporate, wealthy tax hikes to fund $3.5T spending plan
House Democrats unveiled a proposal of tax hikes on corporations and wealthy Americans to pay for a $3.5T rebuilding plan.