167th Airlift Wing plans readiness exercise for next week

The exercise will take place Aug. 9-13.

West Virginians For Affordable Health Care to welcome new leader

Ellen Allen becomes the executive director Aug. 15.

Willey Street paving work delayed for WVU student move-in

The work is expected to be completed sometime in November.

Lawmakers begin interim meetings while waiting on special session call

Three days of meetings scheduled.

Mooney wraps up a northern swing through West Virginia in Morgantown

The congressman spent the start of the August recess making stops in West Virginia Friday.

West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame welcomes two new inductees

The 2023 West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame inductees are Thomas E. Cochran and Perry E. Dillon.

West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals recognizes its first year anniversary

Since beginning operations on July 1, 2022, the ICA has received over 670 appeals and has issued a total of 226 decisions, including 17 signed opinions.

Rabid bat found in Monongalia County concerns health officials

The bat tested positive for rabies.

Sills found not guilty in rape, kidnapping case

The trial lasted for five days with a verdict reached Friday.

Westfall to give up House of Delegates seat and run for Jackson County Commission

Delegate Steve Westfall says on Friday he plans to replace Jackson County Commissioner Mike Randolph.

Justice companies dispute federal civil suit over unpaid surface mine penalties

Lawyers for the Justice companies responded on July 31 to a federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Hanshaw, other lawmakers await special session call

Justice administration, leading lawmakers discussing possible agenda items.

Charleston man charged in glass-breaking crime spree

Charleston man used a big rock-like piece of asphalt to break glass in Charleston's East End.

Environmental group reaching 5,000 signatures on petition to save Coonskin Park

The group says this was their goal behind the movement all along in making people aware of the project's possibility and the impact it could bring with it.

Jury finds man guilty of murder in Wheeling stabbing death

William Carmen faces life in prison without parole in connection with the death of Anorah Schostag.

Florida man indicted for stealing more than $2 million from elderly West Virginia man

Samuel Bunner, 50, faces charges of wire and bank fraud, identity theft and money laundering.

Chapmanville Police to continue searching for missing K-9 following former officer’s indictment

A Kanawha County grand jury handed down a multi-count indictment in connection with the dog's April disappearance.

Name released in I-64 fatal crash

Collision happened near Milton Thursday.

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Special session appears likely as lawmakers head to Charleston for interim committee meetings

Gov. Jim Justice agenda expected sometime Friday or Saturday.