Crime
West Virginia House Passes Animal Cruelty Bill with Bestiality Ban
The bill expands definitions and increases penalties for animal cruelty, including a new provision to explicitly prohibit sexual acts with animals.
Wyoming Lawmaker Pushes for Harsher Sentences on Child Sex Crimes
Bill seeks to increase penalties for child sexual abuse, neglect, and explicit content
Charleston residents sentenced for federal sex trafficking case
Tiwan Bailey received 25 years, Carrie Roy received 10 years in prison for conspiracy to traffic minors and adults
Sports
South Charleston Unveils New Esports Gaming Room
The community center's new facility aims to tap into growing popularity of competitive video gaming.
Elkins Tigers and Charleston Catholic Irish Face Off in Basketball Showdown
The two teams look to continue their recent scoring surges in the matchup.
Charleston defeats WV State for 7th straight win
Golden Eagles close out game at the free-throw line to secure victory
Business
WorkForce West Virginia Announces Upcoming Virtual Job Fair
The statewide event will take place on March 4, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
PSC receives application for 1,200 MW combined cycle gas plant at Fort Martin
Monongahela Power and Potomac Edison seek approval for $2.84 billion facility and three solar projects
West Virginia Legislature Pushes Small Business Growth Act
Bill aims to close funding gaps for small businesses in the state
Health
West Virginia Appoints Leaders for Rural Health Transformation Program
Carrie Jeffries and Dr. Soumya Prasad to head new state initiative
West Virginia Healthcare Facilities Reduce Patient Safety Risks
CDC report shows significant declines in healthcare-associated infections across the state.
West Virginia House Passes Bill to Promote Healthy Lifestyles
The Make West Virginia Healthy Act aims to combat chronic diseases and improve the state's poor health metrics.
Politics
West Virginia to Hold Random Drawing for 2026 Primary Ballot Order
Secretary of State Kris Warner announces process to determine candidate placement on ballots
West Virginia House Passes Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Without Permit for Young Adults
The bill would let 18-20 year olds carry concealed weapons without a license, drawing debate over gun rights and public safety.
West Virginia Secretary of State Survives Car Crash
Kris Warner was traveling to Pendleton County for voter registration and business events when the incident occurred.
