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May 20, 2026Open source
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Human remains possibly found in South Philadelphia basement
The medical examiner's office is working to determine if human remains were found inside a South Philadelphia basement.
May 12, 2026Open source
Prep baseball: Bulldogs run-ruled 17-2 in six innings by Elk Valley Christian
WHARTON — The Elk Valley Christian baseball team traveled to Van
May 9, 2026Open source
From The Mount to Manhattan, Edith Wharton’s 'Roman Fever' opera gets first look
New York audiences, last month, got a brief taste of "Roman Fever," the second Wharton-inspired opera from librettist Joan Ross Sorkin.
May 6, 2026Open source
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WV to join Trump’s ‘A Home for Every Child’ initiative to increase number of foster homes
West Virginia will join the Trump administration’s “A Home for Every Child” initiative meant to address a shortage of foster homes in the state.
May 9, 2026Open source
West Virginia State Police investigate shots fired incident in Boone County
West Virginia State Police are investigating a Boone County shots fired incident that led to charges against one Ashford man.
May 8, 2026Open source
West Virginia joins national effort to improve outcomes for foster children
The initiative is called A Home for Every Child, which launched last year
May 8, 2026Open source
West Virginia joins national effort to improve outcomes for foster children
The initiative is called A Home for Every Child, which launched last year
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
West Virginia joins federal “A Home for Every Child” foster care initiative
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia on Thursday joined a new federal child welfare initiative aimed at increasing the number of available foster homes and re...
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
World War II veteran finally home from the war
Ira Warren left Boone County in 1941 to join the Army, he died in 1943 at a Japanese POW camp, but it wasn't until this week he was finally returned to his f...
May 6, 2026Open source
Remains of Boone GI who died in Japanese POW camp ID’d, to be laid to rest
A World War II U.S. Army private from Seth, Boone County, West Virginia, whose remains were unidentified until last year — 83 years after he died in a Japa...
May 5, 2026Open source
3 at 3: New Woody Williams Career Tech Center; arrest made in shooting; crews respond to fire
Kimberly Keagy has your 3 at 3, including a preview of the new Woody Williams Career Tech Center, an arrest made in a shooting in Huntington and a look at cr...
May 7, 2026Open source
'It really does take a village,' All In Foster Care Summit brings together West Virginia leaders to strengt...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — More than 200 attendees gathered Wednesday at Chestnut Ridge Church for the fifth annual All In Foster Care Summit, a daylong event foc...
May 6, 2026Open source
Marshall softball: Dukes blank Herd on senior day; MU claims No. 2 SBC seed
HUNTINGTON — James Madison played spoiler to Marshall’s senior day and Sun Belt Conference regular season championship hopes with a 5-0 win at Dot Hicks...
May 3, 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
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
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
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+ | 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
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
Missing West Virginia teen found dead, homicide investigation underway
Authorities in Kanawha County, West Virginia, have confirmed that human remains discovered at a property in Big Chimney belong to 16-year-old Shayln Shantel...
May 20, 2026Open source
Man wanted for sexual assault and incest arrested in Darby: U.S. Marshals
A West Virginia man wanted for 118 counts of child sexual assault and incest was arrested in Delaware County on Monday, officials said.
May 18, 2026Open source
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Wharton is in Boone County, West Virginia.
Region: West Virginia
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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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