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West Virginia boy found dead after going missing on hunting trip with grandpa: reports

A young West Virginia boy was found dead after going missing while hunting with his grandfather over the weekend, authorities said.

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West Virginia police officer to lose job amid domestic violence charges, bond violation

A West Virginia state police officer facing charges of domestic violence is set to lose his job. Cpl. Joseph Comer received a notice to terminate his employment days after his arrest.

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Residents of West Virginia city allowed to resume tap water usage

Residents of Paden City, a community in northern West Virginia, have received the green light to resume using their tap water after a nearly month-long period of restricted use.

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Ohio murder suspect killed in hostage standoff at gas station in West Virginia after multistate manhunt

David Maynard was on the run from police in Ohio and Kentucky when he was spotted at a West Virginia gas station and died in a shootout, police said.

Politics 22 mins ago

West Virginia’s former Democratic minority leader Doug Skaff resigns from state House of Delegates

Doug Skaff, who stepped down as the minority leader of the West Virginia House of Delegates last month, has decided to fully resign after serving the House for 11 nonconsecutive years.

U.S. 22 mins ago

Cold case kidnapping takes drastic turn after cops rule out prime suspect

Police uncovered new evidence that changes the 23-year-old investigation into missing 10-year-old Natasha "Alex" Carter, who hasn't been seen since 2000.

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West Virginia governor wants lawmakers to revisit law allowing high school athletic transfers

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice expressed his desire for state lawmakers to reconsider a recently enacted law pertaining to high school sports transfers.

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West Virginia University faculty express no confidence in the president as school faces $45M budget shortfall

The faculty of West Virginia University voted for no confidence in President E. Gordon Gee, citing that Gee’s poor leadership helped cause the institution's massive budget shortfall.

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West Virginia community order to not use tap water enters its 4th week following water plant malfunction

Residents of a north West Virginia community have been ordered to avoid using tap water for more than three weeks now due to a plant malfunction that released a harmful chemical.

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West Virginia University may slash dozens of programs to offset budget shortfall of $45 million

West Virginia University is facing a budget shortfall of $45 million, prompting the institution to consider cutting 32 programs including languages, literature, and more.

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Small West Virginia university declares bankruptcy after announcing planned closure

Alderson Broaddus University announced that it was declaring bankruptcy on Aug. 31, 2023. The university announced it planned to stop operating a month earlier.

U.S. 22 mins ago

West Virginia coal-fired power plant targeted for deactivation to be restarted for hydrogen use

The new owner of a West Virginia coal-fired power plant has pulled the facility from planned deactivation. The plant may be retrofitted to use hydrogen to generate electricity.

U.S. 22 mins ago

West Virginia newspaper publisher G. Ogden Nutting dies at 87

G. Ogden Nutting, a pivotal figure in the expansion of his family's newspaper enterprise, which grew to encompass over 50 daily publications across 18 states, has died at the age of 87.

U.S. 22 mins ago

Child rapist who made jet ski prison escape allegedly with family help captured after year on the run

Local and federal authorities have arrested Arkansas fugitive Samuel Hartman, who was convicted of raping a minor in 2013 and escaped prison last August with help from family.

Politics 22 mins ago

WV Gov. Justice appoints 5 to opioid fund distribution board

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Monday announced the appointment of five people to a private opioid fund distribution board.

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West Virginia floodwaters trigger state of emergency in some areas

Heavy rain reported across West Virginia led to significant flooding in some areas, with Republican Gov. Jim Justice issuing a state of emergency for five counties.

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West Virginia can restrict sale of abortion pills despite approval by federal regulators, according to judge

A federal judge ruled that West Virginia can restrict the sale of abortion pills despite regulators approving the safety and effectiveness of the drug.

U.S. 22 mins ago

Prosecutors seek plea hearings for corrections officers accused in death of inmate

Prosecutors have requested that a federal court set plea hearings for two Southern Regional Jail corrections officers charged with conspiracy.

Politics 22 mins ago

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appoints wife of his chief of staff to fill vacant judge's position

Stephanie Abraham has been appointed to fill an open judge seat in Kanawha County by the West Virginia governor. Abraham is the wife of Gov. Jim Justices' chief of staff.

U.S. 22 mins ago

Students protest West Virginia University’s proposal to cut academic programs, faculty

The West Virginia University has proposed to eliminate 9% of its majors and 7% of its entire faculty. On Monday, students staged a walkout to protest the cutbacks.

VIDEO 22 mins ago

Sen. Manchin ‘seriously’ considering switching to Independent

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., explained that he is considering switching to become an Independent.

U.S. 22 mins ago

Miners with black lung say poisonous dust exposure rule needs more enforcement, companies try to falsify tests

Dozens of miners and advocates in West Virginia pleaded for stricter enforcement of poisonous silica dust exposure rules as black lung conditions have surged over the years.

Politics 22 mins ago

Dems across the country defecting to GOP: 'Democratic Party has become unrecognizable'

Five Democratic state lawmakers have defected and joined the Republican Party so far in 2023, continuing a trend that has seen 83 lawmakers make that switch since 1994.

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Driver rescued in West Virginia after car rolls down steep 70-foot river embankment

A 19-year-old driver, who rolled down a 70-foot embankment near West Virginia’s Cacapon River, was rescued Tuesday. The woman was sent to the hospital for treatment.

Lifestyle 22 mins ago

'Protect our freedoms': Why a pastor's wife and a mom of 2 are heading to the library on August 5

Two leaders of "See You at the Library" events scheduled for August 5 told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital why they feel it's important to stand up for their faith beliefs and personal freedoms.

Lifestyle 22 mins ago

On this day in history, August 3, 1984, gymnast Mary Lou Retton wins Olympic gold

Gymnast Mary Lou Retton captured Americans' hearts after she edged out two Romanian gymnasts for the individual all-around gold medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

U.S. 22 mins ago

West Virginia school district settles lawsuits for over $11 million in teacher abuse case

A West Virginia school district has reached multiple settlements totaling more than $11M in lawsuits related to the abuse of special education students by a teacher in her classroom.

U.S. 22 mins ago

West Virginia University president gets yearlong contract extension

West Virginia University's Board of Governors granted President E. Gordon Gee a one-year contract extension. His original contract was set to expire next year.

Politics 22 mins ago

West Virginia revokes Alderson Broaddus' right to award degrees as school hemorrhages money

The financially struggling Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia will be prohibited from awarding degrees effective December 31.

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West Virginia police officer accused of using excessive force on man who was walking along highway

A West Virginia State Police trooper was accused of using excessive force on a man who was walking along an interstate highway. He was allegedly handcuffed and tackled before he died.

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West Virginia judge rules in favor of incarcerated atheist's rights against religious coercion

A West Virginia judge ruled in favor of an incarcerated atheist stating the state corrections agency cannot compel him to participate in religiously-affiliated programs.