Two staffing agency executives have pleaded guilty to federal employment tax evasion charges.
Two staffing agency executives have pleaded guilty to federal employment tax evasion charges.
Another round of protests involving United Mine Workers of America and their supporters results in about a dozen arrests in downtown St. Louis.
Another round of protests involving United Mine Workers of America and their supporters results in about a dozen arrests in downtown St. Louis.
A former Alderson employee will spend at least a year in prison for embezzling money from the town.
A former Alderson employee has been sentence to at least one year in prison for embezzling money from the town. Media outlets report that Jacalyn Villars received a one-to-10 year sentence from Monroe County Circuit Court...
While working as a registered nurse, Charles Barton took on a second career as a sheep farmer.
While working as a registered nurse, Charles Barton took on a second career as a sheep farmer.
A former Alderson employee will spend at least a year in prison for embezzling money from the town.
A former Alderson employee will spend at least a year in prison for embezzling money from the town.
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Beckley Correctional Center.
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Beckley Correctional Center.
The National Park Service and CSX are investigating the death of a homeless woman who was hit by a train in the New River Gorge National River.
The National Park Service and CSX are investigating the death of a homeless woman who was hit by a train in the New River Gorge National River.
Felman Production LLC plans to temporarily idle one of three electric arc furnaces at its ferroalloys plant in New Haven and lay off union workers.
Felman Production LLC plans to temporarily idle one of three electric arc furnaces at its ferroalloys plant in New Haven and lay off union workers.
About 20 Wayne High School students are barred from the school's graduation ceremony because of a senior prank that damaged the building.
About 20 Wayne High School students are barred from the school's graduation ceremony because of a senior prank that damaged the building.
Ground has been broken for a new medical office building in Jefferson County.
Ground has been broken for a new medical office building in Jefferson County.
A clinic in Greenbrier County has received more than half a million dollars in federal funding for preventive care improvements and operations.
A clinic in Greenbrier County has received more than half a million dollars in federal funding for preventive care improvements and operations.
Education's role in the economy is the focus of a federal tour that's making several stops in West Virginia.
Education's role in the economy is the focus of a federal tour that's making several stops in West Virginia.
Two events in Huntington this week will honor the working women of World War II.
Two events in Huntington this week will honor the working women of World War II.
A West Virginia fifth grader got to talk with the pilots of the world's most advanced solar-powered plane after winning a national competition.
A West Virginia fifth grader got to talk with the pilots of the world's most advanced solar-powered plane after winning a national competition.
Protesters are gathering in Morgantown to challenge Ohio-based FirstEnergy over labor issues, executive compensation and the proposed sale of a coal-fired power plant in north-central West Virginia.
Protesters are gathering in Morgantown to challenge Ohio-based FirstEnergy over labor issues, executive compensation and the proposed sale of a coal-fired power plant in north-central West Virginia.
West Virginia will celebrate its heritage this weekend during the Vandalia Gathering at the state Capitol Complex.
West Virginia will celebrate its heritage this weekend during the Vandalia Gathering at the state Capitol Complex.
A West Virginia volunteer fire department under scrutiny for its finances must repay $10,000 in state funding.
A West Virginia volunteer fire department under scrutiny for its finances must repay $10,000 in state funding.
Three more states have received permission to ignore parts of the federal No Child Left Behind education law.
Three more states have received permission to ignore parts of the federal No Child Left Behind education law.
Andrew Place once planted 5,500 trees on his 210-acre Greene County farm, adding native hardwoods to expand the habitat of a rare salamander.
Andrew Place once planted 5,500 trees on his 210-acre Greene County farm, adding native hardwoods to expand the habitat of a rare salamander.
The mother of a missing West Virginia girl won't be relocated to serve supervised release for welfare fraud.
The mother of a missing West Virginia girl won't be relocated to serve supervised release for welfare fraud.
Coins minted to celebrate West Virginia's 150th birthday are now in the hands of collectors.
Coins minted to celebrate West Virginia's 150th birthday are now in the hands of collectors.
The U.S. Department of Education has approved West Virginia's waiver request from the federal education accountability law.
The U.S. Department of Education has approved West Virginia's waiver request from the federal education accountability law.
A FirstEnergy official says the planned $1.1 billion sale of a coal-fired power plant is a reasonable price for protection against the much more expensive option of buying electricity on the spot market.
A FirstEnergy official says the planned $1.1 billion sale of a coal-fired power plant is a reasonable price for protection against the much more expensive option of buying electricity on the spot market.
The Putnam County Board of Education has resolved allegations that it violated the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
The Putnam County Board of Education has resolved allegations that it violated the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
Ridgeley Mayor Jim Twigg faces charges of misusing the city's purchase card.
Ridgeley Mayor Jim Twigg faces charges of misusing the city's purchase card.
Beckley Water Company is negotiating a buyout of the Cool Ridge-Flat Top Public Service District.
Beckley Water Company is negotiating a buyout of the Cool Ridge-Flat Top Public Service District.
Officials in the Parkersburg area are looking at bringing a minor league baseball team to the city.
Officials in the Parkersburg area are looking at bringing a minor league baseball team to the city.
West Virginia University is seeing a decline in malicious burning cases involving students.
West Virginia University is seeing a decline in malicious burning cases involving students.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Benjamin is in McDowell County to mark the opening of a new Juvenile Drug Court.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Benjamin is in McDowell County to mark the opening of a new Juvenile Drug Court.
West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
An attorney and a private investigator face charges of conspiring to interfere with a witness in a criminal case against a former Shinnston policeman.
An attorney and a private investigator face charges of conspiring to interfere with a witness in a criminal case against a former Shinnston policeman.
So, you're out of school and not quite ready for the real world? West Virginia University Extension Service may be able to help.
So, you're out of school and not quite ready for the real world? West Virginia University Extension Service may be able to help.
Authorities are investigating the death of a Moundsville city sanitation worker who was hit by a falling tree limb.
Authorities are investigating the death of a Moundsville city sanitation worker who was hit by a falling tree limb.
The Wayne County Board of Education has canceled a special meeting that was set to consider whether to pursue charges in the vandalism of a high school.
The Wayne County Board of Education has canceled a special meeting that was set to consider whether to pursue charges in the vandalism of a high school.
The planned opening of Maryland's fourth casino this week is bringing changes to Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland.
The planned opening of Maryland's fourth casino this week is bringing changes to Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland.
West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision once Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet.
West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision once Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet.
A grand jury in Fayette County has indicted the former chief of a volunteer fire department and his wife on felony charges related to allegedly taking department funds for personal use.
A grand jury in Fayette County has indicted the former chief of a volunteer fire department and his wife on felony charges related to allegedly taking department funds for personal use.
West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix ahead of its 150th birthday.
West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix ahead of its 150th birthday.
Wayne County's Board of Education will meet to consider disciplining students suspected of vandalizing a high school.
Wayne County's Board of Education will meet to consider disciplining students suspected of vandalizing a high school.
The Division of Natural Resources says a record rainbow trout was caught in Berkeley County.
The Division of Natural Resources says a record rainbow trout was caught in Berkeley County.
The state Department of Commerce has distributed all available kits for people planning to return for family reunions in West Virginia this year.
The state Department of Commerce has distributed all available kits for people planning to return for family reunions in West Virginia this year.
A hitchhiker who became an online sensation but was arrested Thursday in a New Jersey man's beating death has been arraigned in Philadelphia.
A hitchhiker who became an online sensation but was arrested Thursday in a New Jersey man's beating death has been arraigned in Philadelphia.
Unemployment rates fell in 52 of West Virginia's 55 counties in April.
Unemployment rates fell in 52 of West Virginia's 55 counties in April.
An addition to the Hatfield-McCoy Trail system in southern West Virginia is in the works.
An addition to the Hatfield-McCoy Trail system in southern West Virginia is in the works.
So much for amnesty. The city of Morgantown says not a single West Virginia University student took advantage of a program allowing them to return stolen street signs without penalty.
So much for amnesty. The city of Morgantown says not a single West Virginia University student took advantage of a program allowing them to return stolen street signs without penalty.
With the unofficial start of summer nearing, West Virginia's Division of Highways is talking safety in work zones.
With the unofficial start of summer nearing, West Virginia's Division of Highways is talking safety in work zones.
West Virginia students are gathering for a bridge design contest in Huntington.
West Virginia students are gathering for a bridge design contest in Huntington.
A 21-year-old Raleigh County man who had hundreds of images of child pornography on his computer has been sentenced to five years in prison.
A 21-year-old Raleigh County man who had hundreds of images of child pornography on his computer has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Police in Wyoming County say they've confiscated 100 firearms, $580,000 in cash and hundreds of pills from the home of an accused drug dealer.
Police in Wyoming County say they've confiscated 100 firearms, $580,000 in cash and hundreds of pills from the home of an accused drug dealer.
A shooting facility for clay targets is opening at Canaan Valley Resort State Park.
A shooting facility for clay targets is opening at Canaan Valley Resort State Park.
An Ashland man has been charged in connection with a murder case involving a man whose remains were found after he had been missing last month.
An Ashland man has been charged in connection with a murder case involving a man whose remains were found after he had been missing last month.
CONSOL Energy says it's got federal approval to restart its sprawling Blacksville No. 2 coal mine with the morning shift on Monday.
CONSOL Energy says it's got federal approval to restart its sprawling Blacksville No. 2 coal mine with the morning shift on Monday.
A fired cheerleading coach charged with sexually abusing male students has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse by guardian.
A fired cheerleading coach charged with sexually abusing male students has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse by guardian.
A Clarksburg man who failed to stop his girlfriend from burning her 2-year-old daughter with cigarettes and feeding her hot red pepper seeds is headed to prison for one to three years.
A Clarksburg man who failed to stop his girlfriend from burning her 2-year-old daughter with cigarettes and feeding her hot red pepper seeds is headed to prison for one to three years.
A federal judge has rescheduled the drug trial of a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal bath salts at two north-central West Virginia stores.
A federal judge has rescheduled the drug trial of a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal bath salts at two north-central West Virginia stores.
West Virginia State University has named Ashley Schumaker as the president's chief of staff and special assistant.
West Virginia State University has named Ashley Schumaker as the president's chief of staff and special assistant.
A missing gauge containing radioactive material that fell off the back of a truck in West Virginia has been recovered.
A missing gauge containing radioactive material that fell off the back of a truck in West Virginia has been recovered.
The public will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed upgrade of U.S. 340 in Jefferson County.
The public will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed upgrade of U.S. 340 in Jefferson County.
House Speaker Richard Thompson is resigning from the West Virginia Legislature to join Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet as secretary of Veterans Assistance.
House Speaker Richard Thompson is resigning from the West Virginia Legislature to join Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet as secretary of Veterans Assistance.
West Virginia is getting more than $1 million in federal funding to offset the cost of its response to the crushing snowstorm that Hurricane Sandy spawned last fall.
West Virginia is getting more than $1 million in federal funding to offset the cost of its response to the crushing snowstorm that Hurricane Sandy spawned last fall.
Transcripts of a secret plea hearing show a teenager involved in the 2012 stabbing death of a Star City girl planned the slaying with an accomplice. But their motive remains unclear.
Transcripts of a secret plea hearing show a teenager involved in the 2012 stabbing death of a Star City girl planned the slaying with an accomplice. But their motive remains unclear.
Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia.
Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia.
A Wood County teacher who put a box labeled "bad kid fort" around a special-needs student will return to the classroom in the fall.
A Wood County teacher who put a box labeled "bad kid fort" around a special-needs student will return to the classroom in the fall.
A Kanawha County man faces charges of brandishing a sword at a deputy.
A Kanawha County man faces charges of brandishing a sword at a deputy.
A Beech Bottom woman is going to prison for participating in a botched robbery in which an accomplice was killed.
A Beech Bottom woman is going to prison for participating in a botched robbery in which an accomplice was killed.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture wants to know about extraordinary women in agriculture or forestry.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture wants to know about extraordinary women in agriculture or forestry.
Drivers can now show their state pride with a new license plate marking West Virginia's 150th birthday.
Drivers can now show their state pride with a new license plate marking West Virginia's 150th birthday.
State police with a search warrant say they found an estimated 100 weapons at a home in Belle.
State police with a search warrant say they found an estimated 100 weapons at a home in Belle.
Law enforcement officers who are the best in West Virginia at nabbing impaired drivers are being honored for their diligence.
Law enforcement officers who are the best in West Virginia at nabbing impaired drivers are being honored for their diligence.
A federal appeals court is refusing to block a federal permit for a West Virginia coal mine that was challenged by environmentalists.
A federal appeals court is refusing to block a federal permit for a West Virginia coal mine that was challenged by environmentalists.
Six years after a degree scandal shook West Virginia University and forced its president to resign, two professors are demanding their tarnished reputations be restored.
Six years after a degree scandal shook West Virginia University and forced its president to resign, two professors are demanding their tarnished reputations be restored.
A former Mason County principal accused of assaulting a student has been indicted on a child abuse charge.
A former Mason County principal accused of assaulting a student has been indicted on a child abuse charge.
Sophia Mayor Danny Barr says insurance companies will pay $600,000 to an ex-officer who sued the Police Department with claims he was harassed and fired because he is black.
Sophia Mayor Danny Barr says insurance companies will pay $600,000 to an ex-officer who sued the Police Department with claims he was harassed and fired because he is black.
The hunt for a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal bath salts continues, and authorities say the public can help.
The hunt for a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal bath salts continues, and authorities say the public can help.
A former sheriff convicted in the beating of a bank robber is being held at the Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville until the U.S. Bureau of Prisons has a bed for him.
A former sheriff convicted in the beating of a bank robber is being held at the Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville until the U.S. Bureau of Prisons has a bed for him.
A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.
A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.
An Eastern Panhandle-based health care system and its hospitals have new names.
An Eastern Panhandle-based health care system and its hospitals have new names.
A Morgantown man faces as many as 43 years in prison in connection with the October 2011 slaying of a Fairmont woman.
A Morgantown man faces as many as 43 years in prison in connection with the October 2011 slaying of a Fairmont woman.
Fenton Art Glass is using Kickstarter to raise money to create an online catalog of the company's glassmaking moulds.
Fenton Art Glass is using Kickstarter to raise money to create an online catalog of the company's glassmaking moulds.
A mass litigation trial against the nation's largest tobacco manufacturers is wrapping up in Charleston.
A mass litigation trial against the nation's largest tobacco manufacturers is wrapping up in Charleston.
A former secretary will spend at least a year in prison for embezzling from the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department.
A former secretary will spend at least a year in prison for embezzling from the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department.
Motorists in West Virginia are getting a break from price increases at the pump.
Motorists in West Virginia are getting a break from price increases at the pump.
A silent ride is planned in Charleston to honor the memory of bicyclists in West Virginia and elsewhere who have been killed on the roads.
A silent ride is planned in Charleston to honor the memory of bicyclists in West Virginia and elsewhere who have been killed on the roads.
A former Randolph County strip mine site is once again home to woodcock, frogs, wetlands and bogs, thanks to an ongoing restoration effort led by the non-profit Canaan Valley Institute.
A former Randolph County strip mine site is once again home to woodcock, frogs, wetlands and bogs, thanks to an ongoing restoration effort led by the non-profit Canaan Valley Institute.
Sen. Jay Rockefeller says 27 community health centers in West Virginia are eligible for nearly $2.5 million in federal funding to help uninsured residents enroll in affordable health plans.
Sen. Jay Rockefeller says 27 community health centers in West Virginia are eligible for nearly $2.5 million in federal funding to help uninsured residents enroll in affordable health plans.
A West Virginia man accused of gunning down Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is heading to court.
A West Virginia man accused of gunning down Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is heading to court.
Gas drilling waste is setting off more radiation alarms at Pennsylvania landfills.
Gas drilling waste is setting off more radiation alarms at Pennsylvania landfills.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is promoting a Department of Revenue lawyer to oversee West Virginia tax policy.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is promoting a Department of Revenue lawyer to oversee West Virginia tax policy.
West Virginia University says bidders for multimedia rights to certain athletic events have until June 18 to respond to a new request for proposals.
West Virginia University says bidders for multimedia rights to certain athletic events have until June 18 to respond to a new request for proposals.
Two state officials are blasting the Environmental Protection Agency over new air pollution rules.
Two state officials are blasting the Environmental Protection Agency over new air pollution rules.
West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 6.6 percent, the lowest it's been in four years.
West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 6.6 percent, the lowest it's been in four years.
Gov. Tom Corbett's energy executive is questioning research that says Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale impact fee will generate billions of dollars less in long-term revenue than the same natural gas production...
Gov. Tom Corbett's energy executive is questioning research that says Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale impact fee will generate billions of dollars less in long-term revenue than the same natural gas production in West...
A federal judge has rescheduled arguments over a plan to move the mother of a missing child from Wheeling to the Clarksburg area.
A federal judge has rescheduled arguments over a plan to move the mother of a missing child from Wheeling to the Clarksburg area.
Blackwater Falls State Park has reopened its boardwalk following repairs of damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.
Blackwater Falls State Park has reopened its boardwalk following repairs of damage caused by Superstorm Sandy.
Authorities say a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal synthetic drugs at two West Virginia shops is now on the run, and U.S. marshals are hunting for him.
Authorities say a Clarksburg man charged with selling illegal synthetic drugs at two West Virginia shops is now on the run, and U.S. marshals are hunting for him.
The husband of a prosecutor in north-central West Virginia is charged with drugging his wife so he could examine her cell phone and email histories.
The husband of a prosecutor in north-central West Virginia is charged with drugging his wife so he could examine her cell phone and email histories.
West Virginia University's Faculty Senate says the school should be allowed to look at other health insurance options for its employees.
West Virginia University's Faculty Senate says the school should be allowed to look at other health insurance options for its employees.
State authorities are cracking down on illegal swimming at Tygart Lake.
State authorities are cracking down on illegal swimming at Tygart Lake.
The West Virginia State Police is asking the public for help in finding whoever tampered with crypts at a Martinsburg cemetery.
The West Virginia State Police is asking the public for help in finding whoever tampered with crypts at a Martinsburg cemetery.
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a Florida-to-West Virginia pill ring.
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a Florida-to-West Virginia pill ring.
The Huntington VA Medical center is inviting veterans to a dedication ceremony this week for a new women's health clinic on the center's campus.
The Huntington VA Medical center is inviting veterans to a dedication ceremony this week for a new women's health clinic on the center's campus.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has created a task force to improve the health, development and education readiness of West Virginia children from birth to age 5.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has created a task force to improve the health, development and education readiness of West Virginia children from birth to age 5.
When a student graduates from West Virginia University, they depart Morgantown with debts averaging more than $20,000.
When a student graduates from West Virginia University, they depart Morgantown with debts averaging more than $20,000.
A man accused of fatally shooting Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is set to make his first court appearance.
A man accused of fatally shooting Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum is set to make his first court appearance.
A longtime educator from West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle will spend three years on probation and pay a $6,000 fine for illegally selling weapons to a convicted felon from the back of his vehicle.
A longtime educator from West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle will spend three years on probation and pay a $6,000 fine for illegally selling weapons to a convicted felon from the back of his vehicle.
State and local officials are marking West Virginia's new pipeline safety law.
State and local officials are marking West Virginia's new pipeline safety law.
An Elkins man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
An Elkins man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
A Belington lawyer convicted of defrauding the West Virginia Public Defender Services will spend a year and a day in prison.
A Belington lawyer convicted of defrauding the West Virginia Public Defender Services will spend a year and a day in prison.
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is helping launch a new weekly radio talk show on SiriusXM aimed at promoting bipartisan politics.
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is helping launch a new weekly radio talk show on SiriusXM aimed at promoting bipartisan politics.
The state has awarded a $12 million contract to build a 50-bed forensics unit at the William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.
The state has awarded a $12 million contract to build a 50-bed forensics unit at the William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.
Princeton plans to use solar power to keep its new welcome signs lit at night. Solar panels will charge during the day and provide power for the signs' lights at night. Three large signs and four...
PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) - Princeton plans to use solar power to keep its new welcome signs lit at night. Solar panels will charge during the day and provide power for the signs' lights at night. Three large signs and four...
Belington Mayor Jody Haller has resigned after a local pastor questioned his legitimacy to hold the office.
Belington Mayor Jody Haller has resigned after a local pastor questioned his legitimacy to hold the office.
Weirton officials are considering eliminating the city's primary election.
Weirton officials are considering eliminating the city's primary election.
Princeton will use solar power to keep its new welcome signs lit at night.
Princeton will use solar power to keep its new welcome signs lit at night.
Police are investigating the death of a Huntington man who was hit by a train.
Police are investigating the death of a Huntington man who was hit by a train.
Call it Manchin's marathon.
Call it Manchin's marathon.
A former West Virginia sheriff who admitted violating the rights of a bank robbery suspect after a 2010 car chase is being sentenced in Wheeling.
A former West Virginia sheriff who admitted violating the rights of a bank robbery suspect after a 2010 car chase is being sentenced in Wheeling.
A domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast quantities of gas overseas as energy companies seek permits...
A domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast quantities of gas overseas as energy companies seek permits for...
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking boaters and anglers to help it stop the spread of Asian carp, an invasive species.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking boaters and anglers to help it stop the spread of Asian carp, an invasive species.
West Virginia University is working to raise its graduation rate, which has increased slightly in recent years.
West Virginia University is working to raise its graduation rate, which has increased slightly in recent years.
Students should notice West Virginia's ambitious new plan targeting child hunger and academic performance when they first arrive at school starting this fall.
Students should notice West Virginia's ambitious new plan targeting child hunger and academic performance when they first arrive at school starting this fall.
A counseling program for troubled teens and college students in Morgantown is facing the possible loss of a major funding source.
A counseling program for troubled teens and college students in Morgantown is facing the possible loss of a major funding source.
Campus life is back to normal at Fairmont State University, which was evacuated for about six hours because of what officials described as a potentially dangerous situation involving a student.
Campus life is back to normal at Fairmont State University, which was evacuated for about six hours because of what officials described as a potentially dangerous situation involving a student.
A federal jury has convicted a Logan County man of burning his duplex to collect insurance money.
A federal jury has convicted a Logan County man of burning his duplex to collect insurance money.
Four workers at a Ravenswood aluminum plant have filed unfair labor practice charges against a union stemming from a strike last summer.
Four workers at a Ravenswood aluminum plant have filed unfair labor practice charges against a union stemming from a strike last summer.
Morgantown's monorail, the Personal Rapid Transit system, will be closed for the next few weeks while workers conduct system maintenance.
Morgantown's monorail, the Personal Rapid Transit system, will be closed for the next few weeks while workers conduct system maintenance.
A former Tygart Valley Regional Jail guard is accused of having sexual contact with a female inmate.
A former Tygart Valley Regional Jail guard is accused of having sexual contact with a female inmate.
A Morgantown High School student has been arrested after bringing an unloaded handgun that was reported stolen to school.
A Morgantown High School student has been arrested after bringing an unloaded handgun that was reported stolen to school.
More than $2.4 million in federal funds is being made available to help West Virginia health centers enroll uninsured individuals into health insurance coverage.
More than $2.4 million in federal funds is being made available to help West Virginia health centers enroll uninsured individuals into health insurance coverage.
West Virginia University is starting a centralized college to help students with undeclared majors.
West Virginia University is starting a centralized college to help students with undeclared majors.
Ten groups are sharing $40,000 in funds from the West Virginia Water Research Institute.
Ten groups are sharing $40,000 in funds from the West Virginia Water Research Institute.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Museum of Regional History is set to receive the Sons of the American Revolution State Flag Award.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Museum of Regional History is set to receive the Sons of the American Revolution State Flag Award.
Marshall University's board a plan to increase the tuition and fees at the Huntington school.
Marshall University's board a plan to increase the tuition and fees at the Huntington school.
A dairy company is voluntarily recalling ice cream produced in Winston-Salem and distributed to 10 states that don't identify possible allergens because the product is packed in the wrong containers.
A dairy company is voluntarily recalling ice cream produced in Winston-Salem and distributed to 10 states that don't identify possible allergens because the product is packed in the wrong containers.
Police in Fayette County say a man was electrocuted when he picked up a live power line that he had shot down in order to steal copper from it.
Police in Fayette County say a man was electrocuted when he picked up a live power line that he had shot down in order to steal copper from it.
Some Oceana residents are upset over the portrayal of their southern West Virginia town in a documentary about prescription pill abuse.
Some Oceana residents are upset over the portrayal of their southern West Virginia town in a documentary about prescription pill abuse.
State Police say the body of a young adult male has been pulled from the Tygart Valley River in Barbour County.
State Police say the body of a young adult male has been pulled from the Tygart Valley River in Barbour County.
Some graduates of Lewis County High School will be receiving scholarships at West Virginia University thanks to a donation from a judge's estate.
Some graduates of Lewis County High School will be receiving scholarships at West Virginia University thanks to a donation from a judge's estate.
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is getting ready to mark the 50th anniversary of its Youth Environmental Day.
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is getting ready to mark the 50th anniversary of its Youth Environmental Day.
A new bridge connecting Nitro and St. Albans is marking a milestone.
A new bridge connecting Nitro and St. Albans is marking a milestone.
A new labor union report says 43 workers were killed on the job in 2011 in West Virginia, down from 95 the previous year that included a mine blast that killed 29.
A new labor union report says 43 workers were killed on the job in 2011 in West Virginia, down from 95 the previous year that included a mine blast that killed 29.
A California man who allegedly tried to extort $13 million from a West Virginia coal company executive is headed to court.
A California man who allegedly tried to extort $13 million from a West Virginia coal company executive is headed to court.
A Roane County man accused of trading stolen firearms for a sport utility vehicle has pleaded guilty to a federal charge.
A Roane County man accused of trading stolen firearms for a sport utility vehicle has pleaded guilty to a federal charge.
West Virginia is moving ahead with plans to combat child hunger through its public schools.
West Virginia is moving ahead with plans to combat child hunger through its public schools.
New U.S. Census Bureau figures suggest that West Virginia saw the lowest voter turnout among states in November.
New U.S. Census Bureau figures suggest that West Virginia saw the lowest voter turnout among states in November.
A Martinsburg man has dropped an appeal of a federal judge's order dismissing a lawsuit that claimed police violated his rights when officers used Tasers to subdue him.
A Martinsburg man has dropped an appeal of a federal judge's order dismissing a lawsuit that claimed police violated his rights when officers used Tasers to subdue him.
A mass litigation trial against the nation's largest tobacco manufacturers will be decided in a Charleston courtroom.
A mass litigation trial against the nation's largest tobacco manufacturers will be decided in a Charleston courtroom.
A postponed motorcycle ride to honor a slain Mingo County sheriff has been rescheduled for May 26.
A postponed motorcycle ride to honor a slain Mingo County sheriff has been rescheduled for May 26.
West Virginia State University's Extension Service is trying to get residents involved in mushroom growing.
West Virginia State University's Extension Service is trying to get residents involved in mushroom growing.
A public hearing is set on a plan to widen a nearly 4-mile stretch of Interstate 64 in Putnam County.
A public hearing is set on a plan to widen a nearly 4-mile stretch of Interstate 64 in Putnam County.
Barbour County authorities have released the name of a man who was killed when his car collided with a school bus.
Barbour County authorities have released the name of a man who was killed when his car collided with a school bus.
The students in rural McDowell County start life with almost every disadvantage imaginable: deep poverty, rampant drug abuse and too few teachers.
The students in rural McDowell County start life with almost every disadvantage imaginable: deep poverty, rampant drug abuse and too few teachers.
West Virginia University has a new position aimed at coordinating all international activities in teaching, research and service.
West Virginia University has a new position aimed at coordinating all international activities in teaching, research and service.
Catfish stocking is beginning in mid-May at West Virginia's state parks.
Catfish stocking is beginning in mid-May at West Virginia's state parks.
West Virginia motorists are seeing slightly higher prices at the gas pump.
West Virginia motorists are seeing slightly higher prices at the gas pump.
A Belington woman who allegedly gave a toddler illegally purchased methadone to make her sleep is now charged in the girl's death, and so is the father who authorities say did nothing about it.
A Belington woman who allegedly gave a toddler illegally purchased methadone to make her sleep is now charged in the girl's death, and so is the father who authorities say did nothing about it.
Activist groups want the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt new rules that would better protect Appalachian waterways from pollution by mountaintop removal coal mines.
Activist groups want the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt new rules that would better protect Appalachian waterways from pollution by mountaintop removal coal mines.
Barbour County authorities are investigating an accident involving a car and school bus that killed the car's driver.
Barbour County authorities are investigating an accident involving a car and school bus that killed the car's driver.
West Virginia's Homer Laughlin China Co. is suing two companies for selling what it claims are cheap Chinese imitations of its popular and collectible Fiesta dinnerware to an unsuspecting public.
West Virginia's Homer Laughlin China Co. is suing two companies for selling what it claims are cheap Chinese imitations of its popular and collectible Fiesta dinnerware to an unsuspecting public.
A judge will hear arguments later this month on a plan to move the mother of a missing West Virginia girl from Wheeling to the Clarksburg area, where Lena Lunsford says she's a "social pariah."
A judge will hear arguments later this month on a plan to move the mother of a missing West Virginia girl from Wheeling to the Clarksburg area, where Lena Lunsford says she's a "social pariah."
MVB Bank is warning mobile phone users about a texting scam underway throughout north-central West Virginia.
MVB Bank is warning mobile phone users about a texting scam underway throughout north-central West Virginia.
A Williamson police officer charged with drunken driving after crashing his cruiser in Kentucky has been found dead.
A Williamson police officer charged with drunken driving after crashing his cruiser in Kentucky has been found dead.
A Morgantown woman who had two children in the car when she crashed over an embankment and into a fence is in jail on five misdemeanor charges stemming from what witnesses called a hit-and-run.
A Morgantown woman who had two children in the car when she crashed over an embankment and into a fence is in jail on five misdemeanor charges stemming from what witnesses called a hit-and-run.
Organizers of an endurance challenge in West Virginia are making plans for a fall event following the death of a competitor last month.
Organizers of an endurance challenge in West Virginia are making plans for a fall event following the death of a competitor last month.
One of the principal sponsors of defeated gun background check legislation says he isn't giving up on getting a bill passed.
One of the principal sponsors of defeated gun background check legislation says he isn't giving up on getting a bill passed.
Services will be held Thursday for a Welch police officer killed in an ATV accident.
Services will be held Thursday for a Welch police officer killed in an ATV accident.
Barbour County's schools superintendent has apologized for a mixup that led to students at some schools receiving a cheese sandwich for lunch.
Barbour County's schools superintendent has apologized for a mixup that led to students at some schools receiving a cheese sandwich for lunch.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hoping to recover a portable gauge containing radioactive material that went missing from a West Virginia work site.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hoping to recover a portable gauge containing radioactive material that went missing from a West Virginia work site.
Two West Virginia University librarians are traveling to China as part of an exchange with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
Two West Virginia University librarians are traveling to China as part of an exchange with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
Two West Virginia high school students are being recognized for their academic accomplishments.
Two West Virginia high school students are being recognized for their academic accomplishments.
West Virginia officials are hosting a career fair for job seekers interested in working for the state government.
West Virginia officials are hosting a career fair for job seekers interested in working for the state government.
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Dam Safety Program is gearing up for a one-day workshop for dam owners and monitors.
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Dam Safety Program is gearing up for a one-day workshop for dam owners and monitors.
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