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‘It’s been a ride’: Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton embracing return to majors after tearing his...
"Here we are, back in the big leagues, just soaking it all in on a really good team," 32-year-old Chicago Cubs pitcher Trent Thornton said of his return from...
May 20, 2026Open source
‘Landman’ Season 3 to Come Out ‘Soon’: All the Details
Landman‘s second season was emotional and dramatic and left fans hungry for more. Season 2 saw Cami (Demi Moore) take over M-Tex after the death of her hu...
May 6, 2026Open source
Thornton Flooring acquires nine Carpetland USA stores in Illinois, Iowa
The deal adds Quad-Cities locations and keeps existing Carpetland USA leadership in place.
May 5, 2026Open source
Police audit finds no evidence of misuse by Thornton officer who ran more than 10,000 Flock searches
The officer performed 10,318 searches between October 2023 and December 2025, and not the alleged 19,194 searches, according to Thornton Police Chief Jim Baird.
May 5, 2026Open source
Authorities seek man accused of molesting 9 children
Police in Cobb and Douglas counties are searching for a man accused of molesting at least nine children along the Thornton Road corridor.
May 5, 2026Open source
Bloomsday Perennial: Bob Thorton takes brother’s advice in 50th race – ‘keep running and keep smiling’
Bob Thornton was a high school cross country runner in Tonasket when Bloomsday race founder Don Kardong showed up to speak at an awards banquet and invited t...
May 3, 2026Open source
Jazz Thornton: My stalker flew 18,000km to sit outside my house and our laws still couldn't stop him
Jazz Thornton: My stalker flew 18,000km to sit outside my house and our laws still couldn't stop him
May 2, 2026Open source
For Thornton Academy girls tennis, embracing diversity is a way of life
For Thornton Academy girls tennis, embracing diversity is a way of life
Apr 30, 2026Open source
‘Landman’ Sets Emmys Categories: Billy Bob Thornton Goes Lead, All Others Supporting (Exclusive)
‘Landman’ Sets Emmys Categories: Billy Bob Thornton Goes Lead, All Others Supporting (Exclusive)
Apr 29, 2026Open source
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Murphy’s complete game helps lift Grafton to 3-1 win against Hampshire
Grant Murphy went the distance and the Bearcats won for the ninth time over their last 10 games.
May 9, 2026Open source
WSAZ+ | Missing teenager case latest + arrest in 2022 murder case & newest umbrella winner
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Taylor Eaton has headlines of the night, including the latest on human remains found during the search for a missing teenager in K...
May 16, 2026Open source
WSAZ+ | Paving project pains + armed robbery arrest + latest umbrella winner
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Taylor Eaton has headlines of the night, including drivers dealing with a rough paving project, an armed robbery arrest and our la...
May 12, 2026Open source
WSAZ+ | EMT arraigned in man’s death + McKinley Recreation Center + 911 upgrades & latest umbrella winner
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Taylor Eaton has headlines of the night, including at EMT arraigned in a man’s death in Kanawha County, the latest on the McKinl...
May 9, 2026Open source
14th Senate District primary remains three-way battle with Harman still on the ballot
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Less than one week out from the May 12 primary elections, the race for the Republican nomination in the 14th senatorial district remain...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Division 1 Tennis: GW boys move beyond last season to win title; Huntington girls repeat
One year after a disappointing semifinal loss as the top seed, the Patriots took care of business this time around. Huntington's girls team did as well, defe...
May 16, 2026Open source
Lance Davis tosses a 3-hitter as TCU evens series with WVU, 4-0
GRANVILLE, W.Va. — TCU’s Lance Davis brought WVU’s eight-game winning streak and hopes of an outright Big 12 regular season championship to an end with...
May 16, 2026Open source
Area roundup: UC set for another softball rematch with Glenville State
The University of Charleston softball team is right where it was one week ago Saturday – one win over Glenville State from winning a tournament – after k...
May 16, 2026Open source
Homer Hickam, Rocket Boys honored this weekend as part of nationwide parks event
The Rocket Boys — West Virginia’s most famous amateur rocket builders and the inspiration for the 1999 film October Sky — will be honored at Pipestem R...
May 16, 2026Open source
Teamsters say no talks scheduled with The Beverage Market
Union and company both say they are willing to continue bargaining talks, but none are scheduled as workers remain out
May 15, 2026Open source
Election 2026
Find updates through the day and night for the 2026 Primary Election on May 12, 2026 in Charleston, West Virginia. Find your polling place, review and print...
May 12, 2026Open source
BCHS senior Owen Lowther aims for aerospace, mechanical engineering career
SUTTON, W.Va. — Owen Lowther looks forward to studying engineering at West Virginia University. He plans to enter the fields of aerospace and mechanical en...
May 12, 2026Open source
Small businesses face June 1 deadline for federal drought disaster loans
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding West Virginia small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that June 1 is t...
May 12, 2026Open source
State wildlife officials: Leave young wildlife alone
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminded the public Tuesday to leave young wildlife alone, warning that handling wild a...
May 12, 2026Open source
Cabell County Democratic Party files election law complaint on ballot commissioner issue
HUNTINGTON — The Cabell County Democratic Party filed an election law complaint after a candidate in the 2026 primary election identified himself as a Repu...
May 12, 2026Open source
Marshall University celebrates spring 2026 commencement
HUNTINGTON — Marshall University celebrated its spring graduates with two commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9, at the Marshall Health Network Arena in...
May 12, 2026Open source
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in West Virginia's primaries
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, center, gives his first State of the State in the House of Delegates chamber at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., Feb. 1...
May 11, 2026Open source
WSAZ+ | Burglary suspects arrested; Kroger store shutting doors for final time; plus more top stories
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Three people have been arrested for a burglary that happened last month in Logan, West Virginia.
May 8, 2026Open source
Woman arrested following early morning pursuit
HPD officers arrested Janayah Skaggs, 24, of Huntington, after a vehicle pursuit that ended in a single-car crash in Huntington.
May 8, 2026Open source
WVSP arrest three suspects connected to burglary
West Virginia State Police says they’ve arrested three suspects connected to a burglary in Logan last month.
May 8, 2026Open source
W.Va. Joins ‘Home For Every Child’ Foster Care Initiative
West Virginia became the 19th state to join the national initiative, A Home For Every Child on Thursday.
May 7, 2026Open source
At Foster Care Summit, Morrisey Promotes Increased Church Involvement
Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to increase collaboration between faith-based community organizations and the state's child welfare system.
May 6, 2026Open source
Pope appoints former undocumented immigrant as bishop of West Virginia
Leo, who has criticized Trump’s hardline immigration policy, selected Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as state’s new bishop
May 2, 2026Open source
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WSAZ+ | Missing teenager case latest + arrest in 2022 murder case & newest umbrella winner
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Taylor Eaton has headlines of the night, including the latest on human remains found during the search for a missing teenager in K...
May 16, 2026Open source
Preston Pierce arrested, indicted in 2022 disappearance and death of Gretchen Fleming
The Parkersburg Police Department has arrested a suspect in the Gretchen Fleming case.
May 16, 2026Open source
Human remains found during search for missing teenager
Human remains were found Friday in the Big Chimney area of Kanawha County during a search for a missing 16-year-old girl, Shayln Harvey.
May 16, 2026Open source
Division 1 Tennis: GW boys move beyond last season to win title; Huntington girls repeat
One year after a disappointing semifinal loss as the top seed, the Patriots took care of business this time around. Huntington's girls team did as well, defe...
May 16, 2026Open source
Arrest made in 2022 disappearance of Gretchen Fleming; suspect faces multiple charges
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. –An arrest has been made in connection with the 2022 disappearance of Gretchen Fleming, a Wood County resident.
May 16, 2026Open source
Lance Davis tosses a 3-hitter as TCU evens series with WVU, 4-0
GRANVILLE, W.Va. — TCU’s Lance Davis brought WVU’s eight-game winning streak and hopes of an outright Big 12 regular season championship to an end with...
May 16, 2026Open source
Area roundup: UC set for another softball rematch with Glenville State
The University of Charleston softball team is right where it was one week ago Saturday – one win over Glenville State from winning a tournament – after k...
May 16, 2026Open source
UPDATE: Victims ID'd in fatal truck crash into Davis Creek near Kanawha State Forest
Two people are dead following a one-vehicle crash into a creek near Kanawha State Forest. The crash occurred in the 1600 block of Kanawha State Forest Drive...
May 16, 2026Open source
Homer Hickam, Rocket Boys honored this weekend as part of nationwide parks event
The Rocket Boys — West Virginia’s most famous amateur rocket builders and the inspiration for the 1999 film October Sky — will be honored at Pipestem R...
May 16, 2026Open source
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