Woody Williams, America's last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, dies at 98
Hershel "Woody" Williams was the last of the 473 American service members who received a Medal of Honor in WWII. He received the medal for his heroism on Iwo Jima.
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.
Reporter hit by car on live TV, continues report
A reporter was struck by a car during a live TV broadcast in West Virginia Wednesday before she stood up, brushed it off and managed to finish her report.
West Virginia governor gets antibody treatment after COVID-19 diagnosis
Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia said he felt "extremely unwell" after testing positive.
House Dems unveil corporate, wealthy tax hikes to fund $3.5T spending plan
House Democrats unveiled a proposal of tax hikes on corporations and wealthy Americans to pay for a $3.5T rebuilding plan.
'Complete devastation': West Virginia first responder helped clear 9/11 wreckage
Michael Harper, a West Virginia paramedic, was part of a task force dispatched to ground zero shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
Cash, guns and trucks: West Virginia launches COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
West Virginia sees largest population decline in US
According to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, West Virginia lost a higher percentage of its residents than any other state in the nation.
West Virginia mayor reelected 2 days after arrest
A southern West Virginia mayor has been reelected despite facing criminal charges.
Vaccine clinic at West Virginia casino welcomes out-of-staters to get COVID-19 shot
A vaccine clinic at a West Virginia casino has welcomed people from outside of the state to get their COVID-19 shots as demand declines among in-state residents.
West Virginia will pay remote workers $12K to move to state
Pack your bags: A program in West Virginia announced it will pay remote workers $12,000 to move to the Mountain State.
New River Gorge: Sprawling 73,000-acre national park and preserve the 1st of its kind on the East Coast
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
2 charged in assault of Capitol police officer who died after Jan. riot
Federal authorities have arrested two men who were reportedly involved in an attack on a Capitol police officer who died following the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Judge sentences woman to another year in prison for faking her death
A West Virginia woman who tried to fake her death in order to avoid a sentencing hearing for health care fraud has received an additional year in federal prison.
West Virginia state lawmaker charged after storming US Capitol with pro-Trump mob
A West Virginia state lawmaker has been charged with entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he livestreamed himself with rioters, the Justice Department announced Friday.
WV officer shot in the face pulled from life support, organs to be donated
A police officer in West Virginia who was shot in the face Wednesday while responding to a traffic complaint is not expected to recover and her organs will be donated, officials said.