This Day in History - 5/12/26
The first of three days of open gunfire erupted in Matewan, West Virginia.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Prosecution rests case in Kennedy murder trial
Mingo County man charged in 2023 shooting death of State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard.
May 8, 2026Open source
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ESPN's Pat McAfee, a West Virginia alum, will broadcast show in Omaha on CWS opening day
West Virginia’s run to the College World Series has caught up one of its most famous alums in the excitement.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?
Oregon already has one of the highest rates of homeless students, ranking sixth in the nation, trailing behind New York, West Virginia, California, Washingto...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?
Oregon already has one of the highest rates of homeless students, ranking sixth in the nation, trailing behind New York, West Virginia, California, Washingto...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
On file: Bankruptcies, property transfers, marriage licenses from May 17-23, 2026
Property transfers and marriage applications filed in Kanawha County, West Virginia, between May 17-23, 2026. Bankruptcies filed in the federal court for the...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Classroom 2 Career initiative continues work to pair West Virginia students with career pathways
West Virginia Director of Career Technical Education Adam Canter reported that more than 2,000 students worked in C2C apprenticeships in 2025.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
United We Prepare initiative launched to boost disaster preparedness and response in West Virginia
There will be two Resiliency Centers in West Virginia: one in Fairmont and another in Charleston.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
New law takes effect mandating health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems to help cancer patients
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A number of new state laws take effect this week in West Virginia including a measure that requires health insurance coverage of an ite...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Multiple people hospitalized after storm sends tent flying during WVU baseball game
Multiple people were hospitalized after heavy winds from a thunderstorm sent an event tent flying into the crowd of a West Virginia University baseball game.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 8, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 8, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 8, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 7, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 7, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 7, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 7, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 7, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 7, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Location
Matewan is in Mingo County, West Virginia.
Region: West Virginia
ZIP Codes
25678
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ESPN's Pat McAfee, a West Virginia alum, will broadcast show in Omaha on CWS opening day
West Virginia’s run to the College World Series has caught up one of its most famous alums in the excitement.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?
Oregon already has one of the highest rates of homeless students, ranking sixth in the nation, trailing behind New York, West Virginia, California, Washingto...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
More Oregon students struggle with homelessness than most states. Is the safety net at risk?
Oregon already has one of the highest rates of homeless students, ranking sixth in the nation, trailing behind New York, West Virginia, California, Washingto...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
On file: Bankruptcies, property transfers, marriage licenses from May 17-23, 2026
Property transfers and marriage applications filed in Kanawha County, West Virginia, between May 17-23, 2026. Bankruptcies filed in the federal court for the...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Classroom 2 Career initiative continues work to pair West Virginia students with career pathways
West Virginia Director of Career Technical Education Adam Canter reported that more than 2,000 students worked in C2C apprenticeships in 2025.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
United We Prepare initiative launched to boost disaster preparedness and response in West Virginia
There will be two Resiliency Centers in West Virginia: one in Fairmont and another in Charleston.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
New law takes effect mandating health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems to help cancer patients
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A number of new state laws take effect this week in West Virginia including a measure that requires health insurance coverage of an ite...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Multiple people hospitalized after storm sends tent flying during WVU baseball game
Multiple people were hospitalized after heavy winds from a thunderstorm sent an event tent flying into the crowd of a West Virginia University baseball game.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
WATCH: Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Coordinates
37.6495390, -82.1456940
Local Time
8:09 AM America/Chicago
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Mingo County
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