Fentanyl laced cocaine causing overdose surge in northern panhandle
WEIRTON, W.Va. –– Weirton Police are warning of fentanyl laced cocaine which is being distributed in the northern panhandle of West Virginia as well as n...
May 9, 2026Open source
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Is the WNBA About to Become the Next Front in the Trans Sports War?
AP Photo/Jae C. Hong Last month, the Supreme Court delivered a decisive ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J., upholding state laws that ban biological males fro...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Spotted Lanternfly, an 'invasive pest,' detected in western Kanawha County
Kanawha County, West Virginia has now been added to the list of West Virginia counties where the spotted lanternfly has been detected, according to a news re...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
On the Town: July 2026 Art Walk, sponsored by the Downtown Charleston Association
The monthly downtown Art Walk in Charleston, West Virginia was held July 16, 2026. The Art Walk, sponsored by the Downtown Charleston Association, is held ev...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
House Speaker asks Morrisey for special session to vote on expelling Pritt
West Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw hand delivered a letter to Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office July 24, 2026, requesting a special sessio...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
West Virginia flood recovery continues as crews remove hundreds of tons of debris
West Virginia’s flood recovery is moving forward as crews clear debris, repair roads and help families in the hardest-hit communities.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Republican Faces Resignation Demand After Child Sex Abuse Charge
David Elliott Pritt, a state delegate in West Virginia, allegedly had a sexual relationship with a student at a high school where he taught.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Teacher who served as GOP state lawmaker allegedly used Roblox to lure student into sexual relationship
Treacher and West Virginia House of Delegates member David Pritt is accused of using Roblox and Snapchat to groom a student before allegedly engaging in sexu...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
"Devastating" deaths of mom and 2 kids rock school district in West Virginia Joshua Deel is facing charges...
Joshua Deel is facing charges in the deaths of Shawn Deel, Abigale Sloan and Dekota Sloan in West Virginia.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Devastating flash floods inundate West Virginia homes and businesses Torrential rains in West Virginia have...
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
National Guard deployed after West Virginia flash floods dump 7 inches of rain Torrential rains in West Vir...
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses this week.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Videos show historic flooding in West Virginia, National Guard deployed
Torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues, authoritie...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
West Virginia flooding prompts state of emergency as 300 National Guard members deploy
Hundreds of National Guard members were deployed after flash flooding damaged roads, homes and businesses across West Virginia.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Game Over: Boy Trying to Play on Girls' Soccer Team Quits After Female Players Stand Their Ground
AP Photo/Jae C. Hong Thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., holding that states may reserve girls' and wom...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
UPDATE Thunderstorm watch in place until 9 p.m. Saturday; flood watch remains in effect.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia as strong storms continue to spread across the state...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Man accused of threatening co-worker with hammer in East Buffalo Township
LEWISBURG — An 18-year-old West Virginia contractor on a job site in East Buffalo Township is accused of threatening to kill his co-worker with a hammer on...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Taco Bell lettuce alert issued in West Virginia amid Cyclospora outbreak
The CDC is alerting people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in West Virginia and four other states after more than 1,600 Cyc...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
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Weirton is in Hancock County, West Virginia.
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Spotted Lanternfly, an 'invasive pest,' detected in western Kanawha County
Kanawha County, West Virginia has now been added to the list of West Virginia counties where the spotted lanternfly has been detected, according to a news re...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
On the Town: July 2026 Art Walk, sponsored by the Downtown Charleston Association
The monthly downtown Art Walk in Charleston, West Virginia was held July 16, 2026. The Art Walk, sponsored by the Downtown Charleston Association, is held ev...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
House Speaker asks Morrisey for special session to vote on expelling Pritt
West Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw hand delivered a letter to Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office July 24, 2026, requesting a special sessio...
Jul 25, 2026Open source
West Virginia flood recovery continues as crews remove hundreds of tons of debris
West Virginia’s flood recovery is moving forward as crews clear debris, repair roads and help families in the hardest-hit communities.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Republican Faces Resignation Demand After Child Sex Abuse Charge
David Elliott Pritt, a state delegate in West Virginia, allegedly had a sexual relationship with a student at a high school where he taught.
Jul 25, 2026Open source
Teacher who served as GOP state lawmaker allegedly used Roblox to lure student into sexual relationship
Treacher and West Virginia House of Delegates member David Pritt is accused of using Roblox and Snapchat to groom a student before allegedly engaging in sexu...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
"Devastating" deaths of mom and 2 kids rock school district in West Virginia Joshua Deel is facing charges...
Joshua Deel is facing charges in the deaths of Shawn Deel, Abigale Sloan and Dekota Sloan in West Virginia.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
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