West Virginia

West Virginia’s horse racing industry gets a revamp, Governor Morrisey signs SB 1060 WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia15:13Horse racing West Virginia Senate US Senate

Gov. Morrisey signs legislation to revitalize West Virginia horse racing industry WVVA TV, West Virginia16:33Horse racing West Virginia Senate US Senate

Electric bills in coal country West Virginia now top mortgage payments Insurance Journal01:22West Virginia Business Business (US) West Virginia Politics

Trump promised to cut electric costs in half. Bills in energy-rich w.Va. Now top mortgages West Virginia Public Broadcasting12:59West Virginia Business Business (US) West Virginia Politics

Mine Safety: Risky conditions must be investigated News and Sentinel02:17Coal Mining Coal Energy and Utilities

Details released in miner fatalities West Virginia Public Broadcasting16:11Coal Mining Coal Energy and Utilities

One dead in Nitro Marketplace parking lot shooting WV MetroNews WVU Sports10:56West Virginia Shooting Shootings

One dead in Walmart parking lot shooting WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia13:11West Virginia Shooting Shootings

Third person charged in Grafton girl's death WV MetroNews WVU Sports12:02

Third adult charged in death of Taylor County child West Virginia Public Broadcasting17:53

Appeals court sides with Upshur County school officials in vaccine exemption case WTAP11:43West Virginia Schools Crime Health

Federal appeals judges say West Virginia's school vaccination law is constitutional WV MetroNews WVU Sports17:03West Virginia Schools Crime Health

Morrisey signs energy bill to boost West Virginia production WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia17:10

Morrisey talks about opportunities in energy News and Sentinel02:23

Artemis II coming home tonight; Fairmont company watching closely WV MetroNews WVU Sports10:19Artemis II NASA Aerospace and Defense

Former NASA manager, Coalwood native praises Artemis II crew WVVA TV, West Virginia18:47Artemis II NASA Aerospace and Defense

Man dies in Fayette County house fire WVVA TV, West Virginia17:00

Fayette County woman charged in defrauding inmate case WVVA TV, West Virginia13:52

Comprehensive energy, economic development plan gets a ceremonial signing WV MetroNews WVU Sports14:23West Virginia Schools West Virginia Business Business (US)

Morrisey signs energy bill aiming to triple West Virginia’s power output WVVA TV, West Virginia16:25West Virginia Schools West Virginia Business Business (US)

Latest News

In the last hour

Crews respond to reports of a vehicle accident in Clarksburg, one person transported WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia23:47 14-Apr-26

In the last 2 hours

Music festival coming to Shawnee Sports Complex WSAZ23:21 14-Apr-26

West Virginia chapter of Sierra Club holds public forum on Roadless Rule WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia22:36 14-Apr-26

In the last 4 hours

Raleigh County man facing multiple child exploitation charges WV MetroNews WVU Sports21:48 14-Apr-26

Beckley man arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges WVVA TV, West Virginia21:47 14-Apr-26

Huff students rank among top three in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge WV MetroNews WVU Sports21:37 14-Apr-26

FestivALL unveils events for 10-day citywide art festival WV MetroNews WVU Sports20:46 14-Apr-26

In the last 6 hours

Expert on Prison Education Says Books Open Doors for Incarcerated People Newswise (Press Release)19:58 14-Apr-26

Virginia counties to receive more than $779K in federal education funding WVVA TV, West Virginia19:54 14-Apr-26

Princeton’s Southern Highlands greenhouse opens WVVA TV, West Virginia18:54 14-Apr-26

Bluefield approves fire department upgrades WVVA TV, West Virginia18:54 14-Apr-26

Tazewell County honors 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week WVVA TV, West Virginia18:43 14-Apr-26

Mercer County commissioners finalize budget amid rising jail costs WVVA TV, West Virginia18:33 14-Apr-26

Tazewell County fifth grader competes for national student competition WVVA TV, West Virginia18:33 14-Apr-26

In the last 8 hours

3rd annual fop Spring Slam pickleball tournament returns to Jackson Park WTAP17:41 14-Apr-26

Dish Network’s unreasonable demands keep Wvva off its service WVVA TV, West Virginia17:32 14-Apr-26

Man sentenced to at least 10 years for failing to register as Sex Offender WVVA TV, West Virginia17:12 14-Apr-26

Rise In Tick Population Is Raising Risk Of Tick-Borne Illnesses West Virginia Public Broadcasting17:10 14-Apr-26

Campaign Season Brings Signs, But Watch Where You Put Them West Virginia Public Broadcasting17:08 14-Apr-26

'Psychological Brother' Did Nothing as Parents Starved 11-Year-Old to Death The Fresno Bee17:03 14-Apr-26

Dish Network’s unreasonable demands keep Wdtv off its service WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia16:50 14-Apr-26

State appoints new Superintendent for Upshur County Schools WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia16:50 14-Apr-26

W.Va. Gov. Morrisey signs horse racing revitalization bill WSAZ16:45 14-Apr-26

Fayette County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)16:43 14-Apr-26

Spring Gobbler Season To Open On Monday West Virginia Public Broadcasting16:37 14-Apr-26

Mvb Financial Sets Date for First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Business Wire (Press Release)16:36 14-Apr-26

Parkersburg High celebrates the legacy of Coach Daniel ‘Buddy’ James — a Big Red who shaped generations WTAP16:30 14-Apr-26

Virginia Woman Convicted of Identity Theft and Money Laundering U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)16:23 14-Apr-26

Yesterday

West Virginia governor announces $230M tax relief package WVVA TV, West Virginia16:21 14-Apr-26

Trial begins for man accused of murdering Morgantown woman, burying her in shallow grave WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia16:20 14-Apr-26

Fayette County Man Previously Convicted of Violating Clean Water Act Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)16:13 14-Apr-26

Indictments returned after exposure death of Taylor County nursing home resident WV MetroNews WVU Sports16:11 14-Apr-26

Grafton High School seniors earn voter registration award WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia15:59 14-Apr-26

'Joyriding' Preston County driver faces drug charges WV MetroNews WVU Sports15:40 14-Apr-26

FestivALL releases jam-packed 2026 schedule with 10 days of events WSAZ15:23 14-Apr-26

Work to begin on 18-month deck replacement on Ravenswood bridge WV MetroNews WVU Sports15:19 14-Apr-26

Sample Ballot Lookup Tool Just Clicks Away West Virginia Public Broadcasting14:35 14-Apr-26

Putnam County residents speak out about proposed Google data center near Buffalo WV MetroNews WVU Sports14:28 14-Apr-26

Secretary of State Kris Warner reminds candidates to avoid placing illegal campaign signs WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia14:17 14-Apr-26

Wrong-way driver in Gilmer County nearly hits trooper, arrested after 2 1-gallon bags of marijuana found WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia13:57 14-Apr-26

Deck replacement work to begin on Ravenswood bridge WSAZ13:52 14-Apr-26

Civil lawsuit filed in connection with businesswoman's death in I-64 crash WV MetroNews WVU Sports13:37 14-Apr-26

Casa fundraiser to center around running of Kentucky Derby WVVA TV, West Virginia13:27 14-Apr-26

Interest in Hope Scholarship continues to grow WV MetroNews WVU Sports13:16 14-Apr-26

Sen. Jim Justice’s family sues to keep control of The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia The Washington Times13:11 14-Apr-26

Former NFL player Deon Butler to visit Hinton WVVA TV, West Virginia13:07 14-Apr-26

Mercer County Robotics team will travel to the 2026 Vex Robotics World Championship WVVA TV, West Virginia12:36 14-Apr-26

Theft of log skidder leads to arrest WVVA TV, West Virginia12:36 14-Apr-26

Former Parkersburg South High School teacher pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia12:26 14-Apr-26

Morrisey highlights tax relief efforts in Parkersburg WTAP11:54 14-Apr-26

4 townhouses caught fire in Morgantown overnight WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia11:45 14-Apr-26

Two more men sentenced for Charleston shooting and robbery WV MetroNews WVU Sports11:13 14-Apr-26

Saving Rural Hospitals, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting11:03 14-Apr-26

Shooting leads to arrest after family dispute WSAZ10:28 14-Apr-26

Bridge on Jesterville Road closes indefinitely due to structural damage WTAP09:51 14-Apr-26

Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced in Federal Court U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)09:36 14-Apr-26

ACLU preparing to host Greenbrier County polling location discussion in Lewisburg WV MetroNews WVU Sports09:10 14-Apr-26

Heavy damage reported in early morning Cheat Lake area fire WV MetroNews WVU Sports08:29 14-Apr-26

Three people arrested after altercation that followed youth basketball game in South Berkeley WV MetroNews WVU Sports08:29 14-Apr-26

Overnight crews work to contain Fairmont fire WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia08:00 14-Apr-26

MetroNews This Morning 4-14-26 WV MetroNews WVU Sports06:56 14-Apr-26

MAHA’s Anti-Vaccine Agenda Is Struggling to Stick in West Virginia NOTUS05:31 14-Apr-26

Piggly Wiggly no more: Local grocery stores get new names News and Sentinel01:40 14-Apr-26

Mid-Ohio Valley water systems getting share of $65M DuPont settlement News and Sentinel01:40 14-Apr-26

Freedom from Religion Foundation says prayers at Ravenswood Council meetings stopped News and Sentinel01:40 14-Apr-26

High gas prices impacting consumer habits in W.Va. News and Sentinel01:40 14-Apr-26

Runner with Parkinson’s 100-marathon trek takes him through Ohio Valley News and Sentinel01:40 14-Apr-26

Ohio Valley Opry celebrates anniversary with special shows News and Sentinel01:40 14-Apr-26

Indiana fugitive arrested in Charleston WSAZ00:18 14-Apr-26

In the last 7 days

‘I’m Blistering’: Water Struggles Intensify for West Virginians As Takeovers Loom Pulitzer Center23:32 13-Apr-26

Bridgeport City Council addresses Tif lawsuit rulings, approves auction contract for Main Street property WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia22:31 13-Apr-26

Parkersburg Art Center will host creative portrait competition Saturday News and Sentinel21:57 13-Apr-26

Preliminary report released by MSHA regarding death of coal miner in Marshall County WV MetroNews WVU Sports21:01 13-Apr-26

Hope Scholarship applications surpass 20,000 for 2026-27 school year WVVA TV, West Virginia20:38 13-Apr-26

Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90 West Virginia Public Broadcasting20:25 13-Apr-26

McDowell County deputies search for missing man WVVA TV, West Virginia20:18 13-Apr-26

Man sentenced for methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute WVVA TV, West Virginia19:47 13-Apr-26

West Virginia spring turkey season opens April 20 WVVA TV, West Virginia19:06 13-Apr-26

Pocahontas opens electric vehicle chargers at historic coal mine WVVA TV, West Virginia19:06 13-Apr-26

Brush Fork Dam No. 15 groundbreaking marks start of $21 million improvement project WVVA TV, West Virginia18:35 13-Apr-26

WVU Medicine Health Report: Prediabetes WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia18:06 13-Apr-26

Mental Health Monday: Stress Management WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia18:06 13-Apr-26

Camp Creek State Park to host 7th annual Lumberjack and Ramp Festival WVVA TV, West Virginia18:05 13-Apr-26

Huff Consolidated named 2026 exemplary school by state WVVA TV, West Virginia18:05 13-Apr-26

Detroit Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)17:37 13-Apr-26

WVU basketball fans look forward to coaching stability under Ross Hodge WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia17:25 13-Apr-26

Huntington Woman Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)17:16 13-Apr-26

Public Comment Events Set For Electric Transmission Lines West Virginia Public Broadcasting17:14 13-Apr-26

Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crime U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)17:06 13-Apr-26

Federal officials park GreenPower Motor school buses in Monongalia County WV MetroNews WVU Sports17:05 13-Apr-26

New restaurant coming to Princeton WVVA TV, West Virginia17:04 13-Apr-26

Bluefield Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)16:56 13-Apr-26

W.Va. Horse Racing Industry To Become More Competitive Under New Law West Virginia Public Broadcasting16:51 13-Apr-26

‘Too Fat to Jump.’ West Virginia Teen’s Massive Golden Rainbow Trout Is a Pending State Record Outdoor Life16:45 13-Apr-26

Gov. Morrisey signs legislation to revitalize West Virginia horse racing industry WVVA TV, West Virginia16:33 13-Apr-26

Virginia revenue forecast exceeded by 3.2 percent WVVA TV, West Virginia16:33 13-Apr-26

Fayette County woman faces battery charge WVVA TV, West Virginia16:33 13-Apr-26

Ruby Summer Concert Series in Morgantown nominated for Best Outdoor Concert Series WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia16:24 13-Apr-26

Infinity Natural Resources Appoints Scott McNeill to Board of Directors Business Wire (Press Release)16:10 13-Apr-26

West Virginia’s horse racing industry gets a revamp, Governor Morrisey signs SB 1060 WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia15:13 13-Apr-26

Sistersville ferry sinks after taking on water; hazmat cleanup underway, mayor says WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia14:53 13-Apr-26

Morrisey signs bill at Charles Town Races aimed at boosting horse racing industry WV MetroNews WVU Sports14:42 13-Apr-26

Gov. Morrisey signs bill to revitalize West Virginia horse racing industry WTAP14:31 13-Apr-26

Police investigating hit-and-run WSAZ14:29 13-Apr-26

Second arrest made in fatal Barbour County overdose WV MetroNews WVU Sports14:21 13-Apr-26

Sierra Club enlists the public for help in a fight against the rend of the roadless declation. WV MetroNews WVU Sports13:30 13-Apr-26

West Virginia Farm Museum turns 50 WV MetroNews WVU Sports13:19 13-Apr-26

One dead in Walmart parking lot shooting WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia13:11 13-Apr-26

Huff Consolidated students ready for finals of Samsung STEM competition WV MetroNews WVU Sports12:38 13-Apr-26

Woman killed in shooting in Walmart parking lot in West Virginia CBS Austin12:35 13-Apr-26

Jim Lewis remembered as a champion for the less fortunate WV MetroNews WVU Sports12:28 13-Apr-26

Wvjc Nursing drops teas exam requirement for Lpn to RN Bridge Program WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia12:20 13-Apr-26

Lewisburg business wins award WVVA TV, West Virginia12:09 13-Apr-26

Hope Scholarship applications top 20,000 after W.Va. expands eligibility, Treasurer Pack says WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia11:49 13-Apr-26

Groups ask to be heard in vaccine exemptions appeal: 'a matter of exceptional constitutional importance' WV MetroNews WVU Sports11:47 13-Apr-26

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