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More Coal Jobs in West Virginia

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It's the highest level of jobs since 1993. More>>

Facebook Stock Jumps in Public Debut

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Facebook is updating its status to "public company" as its stock jumps in its debut on the Nasdaq Stock Market. More>>

Chevron Shuts Down All Its Marshall County Wells For Safety Inspections And Corrections

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Chevron's Marshall County gas wells are shut down for safety checks. More>>

A Long-Closed Motor Speedway Reopens In Belmont County

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Cannonball Motor Speedway reopens Sunday evening with a total purse of $30,000 for drivers. More>>

WTRF.com EXCLUSIVE: Severe Weather Special Pt. 1

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Dr. Dave Walker takes a look at severe weather and the Ohio Valley.
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WTRF.com EXCLUSIVE: Severe Weather Special Pt. 2 Friday Night

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Meteorologist Brian Davis takes a look back on May 22, 2011, when the worst tornado in 50 years touched down in the United States. More>>

WTRF Update: Sledd Company Announces $13 Million Expansion

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The 83,000 sq. ft. project is at the site of the Former Elm Grove Bowling lanes. More>>

WTRF.com SLIDESHOW: Pictures Around the Ohio Valley from May 13 to 19

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Check out some pictures that our viewers sent this week. More>>

West Virginia HeadlinesWest Virginia HeadlinesMore>>
W.Va. primary winner picked to fill judge vacancy
W.Va. primary winner picked to fill judge vacancy
The winner of a judicial race in West Virginia's recent primary will now serve on that bench.
The winner of a judicial race in West Virginia's recent primary will now serve on that bench.
Unemployment rates fall in 42 W.Va. counties
Unemployment rates fall in 42 W.Va. counties
Unemployment rates have fallen in 42 West Virginia counties.
Unemployment rates have fallen in 42 West Virginia counties.
News Minute: Here is the latest West Virginia news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest West Virginia news from The Associated Press
West Virginia University President James Clements is getting a privately funded salary boost. The Higher Education Policy Commission today approved the $125,000 annual supplement for the remaining four years of Clements'...
WVU president gets salary boost
WVU president gets salary boost
West Virginia University President James Clements is getting a privately funded salary boost.
West Virginia University President James Clements is getting a privately funded salary boost.
W.Va.'s Ice Mountain is national natural landmark
W.Va.'s Ice Mountain is national natural landmark
West Virginia's Ice Mountain is now a national natural landmark.
West Virginia's Ice Mountain is now a national natural landmark.

Pennsylvania HeadlinesPennsylvania HeadlinesMore>>
Pa. AG amends Sandusky charges, doesn't add counts
Pa. AG amends Sandusky charges, doesn't add counts
Pennsylvania prosecutors are altering the descriptions of the child sexual abuse counts against Jerry Sandusky, but they aren't adding or withdrawing any charges.
Pennsylvania prosecutors are altering the descriptions of the child sexual abuse counts against Jerry Sandusky, but they aren't adding or withdrawing any charges.
Pa. boy going to juvenile facility for 2009 deaths
Pa. boy going to juvenile facility for 2009 deaths
A western Pennsylvania boy who was 11 when he was accused of killing his father's pregnant fiancée and her unborn son will be sent to an undisclosed juvenile facility where he can be held no later than his 21st birthday.
A western Pennsylvania boy who was 11 when he was accused of killing his father's pregnant fiancée and her unborn son will be sent to an undisclosed juvenile facility where he can be held no later than his 21st birthday.
Prosecutors ask for long prison term for Veon
Prosecutors ask for long prison term for Veon
State prosecutors are urging a judge to sentence former state House Democratic whip Mike Veon to additional prison time for his second corruption conviction.
State prosecutors are urging a judge to sentence former state House Democratic whip Mike Veon to additional prison time for his second corruption conviction.
News Minute: Here is the latest Pennsylvania news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Pennsylvania news from The Associated Press
State Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin says she is not guilty of campaign corruption charges connected to her bids for a seat on the high court. Melvin did not enter a plea at a hearing today. Prosecutors say Melvin...
This Hour: Latest Pennsylvania news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Pennsylvania news, sports, business and entertainment
State Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin says she is not guilty of campaign corruption charges connected to her bids for a seat on the high court.

Ohio HeadlinesOhio HeadlinesMore>>
Gorilla believed to be age 47 dies at Ohio zoo
Gorilla believed to be age 47 dies at Ohio zoo
A gorilla who was an adoptive father to 16 gorillas has died at an Ohio zoo. He was believed to be age 47.
A gorilla who was an adoptive father to 16 gorillas has died at an Ohio zoo. He was believed to be age 47.
2 dead in Ohio after stabbed woman strikes child
2 dead in Ohio after stabbed woman strikes child
Cleveland police investigating two deaths say a woman who had been stabbed in the neck apparently tried to drive a vehicle and struck a 2-year-old girl.
Cleveland police investigating two deaths say a woman who had been stabbed in the neck apparently tried to drive a vehicle and struck a 2-year-old girl.
News Minute: Here's the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here's the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
The state parole board is recommending against clemency for a condemned Ohio inmate who killed his estranged wife and brother-in-law in a room at a court in 1992. Abdul Awkal (ab-DUHL' AW'-kuhl) is scheduled to be...
US Sen. Portman of Ohio to speak to cities group
US Sen. Portman of Ohio to speak to cities group
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio says taking more action on federal debt and deficits and making America more competitive will help the nation's cities.
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio says taking more action on federal debt and deficits and making America more competitive will help the nation's cities.
This Hour: Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment
The state parole board is recommending against clemency for a condemned Ohio inmate who killed his estranged wife and brother-in-law in a room at a court in 1992.

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Accident Causes Vice President Joe Biden to Run Late for Speech
Accident Causes Vice President Joe Biden to Run Late for Speech
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 1:18 PM EDT2012-05-17 17:18:58 GMT
According to Lt. Anne Ralston of Ohio State Highway Patrol, an accident caused Vice President Joe Biden to run late for his speech.Biden was traveling in a motorcycle assisted motorcade along Route 7,
According to Lt. Anne Ralston of Ohio State Highway Patrol, an accident caused Vice President Joe Biden to run late for his speech.
An Ohio House Committee is Eyeing New Regulations on Exotic Animals
An Ohio House Committee is Eyeing New Regulations on Exotic Animals
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 1:29 PM EDT2012-05-17 17:29:24 GMT
The Ohio House will be voting on a measure outlining new regulations on exotic animal ownership. The Columbus Dispatch reports a House panel made several changes before approving it in a 17-4 vote late
Will there be new regulations on exotic animals in Ohio?
Security is Tight For Vice President's Overnight Stay
Security is Tight For Vice President's Overnight Stay
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 10:20 AM EDT2012-05-17 14:20:28 GMT
Security was tight Thursday morning at the Hampton Inn in Steubenville. Vice President Joe Biden spent the night in the city with Secret Service surrounding the hotel. Steubenville police and Ohio Highway
All eyes are on the Ohio Valley and the Vice President's visit.
Authorities Investigate After Overnight Robbery at Hotel in Wheeling
Authorities Investigate After Overnight Robbery at Hotel in Wheeling
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 9:06 AM EDT2012-05-17 13:06:29 GMT
Authorities in Wheeling are investigating after a robbery early Thursday morning. According to the Wheeling Police Department, the robbery happened at the Wheeling Inn when an employee working the front
There are currently no suspects, but the crime was caught on video.
WTRF.com SLIDESHOW: Vice President Joe Biden Speaks in Martins Ferry
WTRF.com SLIDESHOW: Vice President Joe Biden Speaks in Martins Ferry
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 10:13 AM EDT2012-05-17 14:13:16 GMT
Vice President Joe Biden was in the Ohio Valley Thursday to speak at Staffilino's Chevrolet in Martins Ferry. Above are photos from the event.
Vice President Joe Biden was in the Ohio Valley Thursday to speak at Staffilino's Chevrolet in Martins Ferry; here are photos from the event.