Week 6 Baseball Power Rankings: Jefferson back at No. 1 in Class AAAA; Scott rises following unbeaten week
Bridgeport, Wheeling Central and Huntington St. Joseph are unanimous No. 1 choices in the three other classifications.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Suspect wanted for 11 years by authorities in Wheeling is found in Ecuador
Wheeling man fled to the nation of Ecuador when he was charged in 2015
May 9, 2026Open source
Bees best Wheeling Park 8-7 for seventh straight victory
East Fairmont led 6-1 at one point, but had to rally with two runs in the fourth inning before hanging on late.
May 9, 2026Open source
Michael Bransfield, scandal-plagued ex-bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, dead at 82
Former bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia, Michael J. Bransfield, died May 7, 2026, at 82. Bransfield was the bishop from 2005-201...
May 9, 2026Open source
He came to the US undocumented. He’ll soon be the bishop of this pro-Trump state
Menjívar, who arrived undocumented in the United States in 1990, is Bishop-designate of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which covers all of West Virgini...
May 8, 2026Open source
Morrisey finalizes 3% pay raise, cites inflation and PEIA changes
WHEELING, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday ceremonially signed legislation providing a 3% pay raise for West Virginia state employees, framing th...
May 6, 2026Open source
David, Weston: Just who are we? (Opinion)
Recently, Pope Leo XIV chose a formerly undocumented immigrant, Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, to be the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which cove...
May 6, 2026Open source
Average APCo residential monthly bill set to rise $5+ after PSC rate hike approval
Bills are about to go up again for Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power customers after the companies got the West Virginia Public Service Commission approve...
May 6, 2026Open source
Average APCo residential monthly bill base rate slated to rise $5+ after PSC approval
Bills are about to go up again for Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power customers after the companies got the West Virginia Public Service Commission approve...
May 6, 2026Open source
Man killed in hit-and-run near Chicago Executive Airport ID'd
Prospect Heights police found John Folan dead after a possible Wheeling crash on Palatine Frontage Road area near Chicago Executive Airport.
May 5, 2026Open source
Former Salvadoran refugee named new bishop of Wheeling-Charleston Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the retirement of the Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan, 79, as bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which serves Catholics across...
May 2, 2026Open source
Former Salvadoran refugee named new bishop of Wheeling-Charleston Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the retirement of the Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan, 79, as bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, which serves Catholics across...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Bollocks! Montana man admits to illegal sale of ram testicles
John Edward Lewton admitted to selling to gonads to a rancher who had customers in Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, So...
May 15, 2026Open source
Pittsburgh gas prices climb to nearly $5 a gallon as costs rise across region Gas across the country contin...
Gas across the country continues to climb. The AAA average for Pittsburgh is about $4.91 for a gallon of regular. It's no secret that it's usually best to fi...
May 11, 2026Open source
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
2 in critical condition after small plane crash in Fairfield County
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper said that the occupants were flying in from West Virginia to the Fairfield County Airport.
May 4, 2026Open source
New WVU CFO named 94 times in Ohio State investigation report into former president
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Just days after West Virginia University announced the hiring of Chris Kabourek as its new chief financial officer, an investigation re...
May 2, 2026Open source
Election 2026
During the May 12 primary election, voters will elect two justices to fill vacancies on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. The race is nonpartisan....
Apr 30, 2026Open source
WSAZ+ | One injured in shooting; investigation after body found in Ohio River
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Shannon Litton has the top morning headlines for May 7, including a shooting that left one injured in Huntington Wednesday night a...
May 7, 2026Open source
WSAZ+ | One injured in shooting; investigation after body found in Ohio River
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Shannon Litton has the top morning headlines for May 7, including a shooting that left one injured in Huntington Wednesday night a...
May 7, 2026Open source
Person of interest in custody after deadly apartment fire
The incident happened Tuesday morning in Athens County, Ohio.
May 6, 2026Open source
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tuesday’s primary in Ohio set up what is expected to be one of the most expensive races for U.S. Senate this year as Republicans tr...
May 6, 2026Open source
Ironton man convicted on child porn charges
Ironton man convicted on child porn charges
May 2, 2026Open source
Ohio River Way paddle group begins 488-mile trip from Kenova
A diverse group embarks on a 488-mile paddling journey along the Ohio River, advocating for conservation efforts, community support, and recreational opportu...
May 12, 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
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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