West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
Man charged 37 years after boy was murdered in argument over stolen bicycle
Nearly 40 years went by before police were able to piece together what happened in West Virginia to the 13-year-old known as “Jerry.”
3 James Madison University students die in West Virginia crash
Three students from James Madison University were killed in a crash in West Virginia.
West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
West Va. man accused of kidnapping woman, burning her with torch
Police found the woman hiding under a porch, and she told officers the man hit her and burned her stomach and leg with a torch.
Walgreens, West Virginia reach $83 million for company's role in opioid crisis
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
3 killed in Thanksgiving accident on I-79 in West Virginia
The vehicle carrying two adults and three children was traveling from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania to Kentucky when the crash occurred early Thursday near Elkview north of Charleston, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs bill into law banning abortions
The law has exemptions for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims until eight weeks of pregnancy for adults and 14 weeks for children.
West Virginia coal miners rescue couple stranded in broken-down electric car: 'You can't make this stuff up'
"It was pretty ironic… to be plugged into a coal mine."
Man charged with attacking sister who awakened from 2-year coma dies in custody
Daniel J. Palmer III's death likely brings a close to a highly unusual case that was stalled for two years by a lack of evidence.
VIDEO: Chicken takes ride on boogie board over West Virginia floodwaters
A chicken was caught on camera taking a brief journey on a boogie board after residential areas of Tornado, West Virginia, were flooded after a storm.
West Virginia judge blocks state's ability to enforce 150-year-old abortion ban
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.
West Virginia woman wakes up from 2-year coma after being attacked; brother arrested
West Virginia authorities on Friday announced the arrest of a man in the attempted murder of his sister after she awoke from a two-year coma.
Manchin says no to new taxes, climate action in 'stunning' blow to Dems
Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.
Woman killed man who fired rifle into party crowd, police say
“Instead of running from the threat, she engaged with the threat and saved several lives last night,” a police officer told media outlets.
2022 May midterms: What to know about Nebraska, West Virginia primaries
The sway of Donald Trump and his endorsement is in the spotlight again this week during primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia.
West Virginia firefighter dies trying to save mom, child who drove into water in murder-suicide
Volunteer firefighter John Forbush leaves behind a young daughter and significant other.
101-year-old earns honorary high school diploma after dropping out in the 1930s
A centenarian from West Virginia has fulfilled a lifelong goal of becoming a high school graduate.
West Virginia reporter hit by car while on air - continues reporting
Tori Yorgey, a reporter and former FOX 29 Philadelphia intern, was getting ready to report on a water main break when she was hit by an SUV, sending her crashing into her camera. After some adjustments, she finished her report.