West Virginia town fires entire police force after chief resigns, sergeant alleges evidence room break-in
A petition from local residents demands transparency and reinstatement of a West Virginia police chief after what residents call government overreach by a newly elected city council.
A petition from local residents demands transparency and reinstatement of a West Virginia police chief after what residents call government overreach by a newly elected city council.
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 Harvey.
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 Harvey.
West Virginia pastor found guilty of reaching under woman’s skirt during meeting
Jason Lee Allen was found guilty of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery after prosecutors said he reached under a 24-year-old woman’s skirt.
Jason Lee Allen was found guilty of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery after prosecutors said he reached under a 24-year-old woman’s skirt.
Chemical leak at West Virginia plant kills 2, hospitalizes dozens
A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals on Wednesday.
A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals on Wednesday.
Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton arrested on DUI charge, records show
Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a DUI charge in West Virginia earlier this month, court records showed.
Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a DUI charge in West Virginia earlier this month, court records showed.
West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
Video: Driver nearly hits child after illegally passing school bus
Authorities in West Virginia have released shocking footage of a driver illegally passing a stopped school bus and nearly hitting a child.
Authorities in West Virginia have released shocking footage of a driver illegally passing a stopped school bus and nearly hitting a child.
Ex-police chief sentenced for paying $100 to rape teen
Larry Clay Jr. was chief of the Gauley Bridge, West Virginia Police Department in 2020 when he reportedly convinced a woman to sell her stepdaughter to him for $100.
Larry Clay Jr. was chief of the Gauley Bridge, West Virginia Police Department in 2020 when he reportedly convinced a woman to sell her stepdaughter to him for $100.
Middle school football player dies from head injury; second this week
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
Allegheny woodrat: Elusive ‘species of concern’ captured on West Virginia trail cam
The Allegheny woodrat was described as both “federally threatened and downright adorable" by the U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest.
The Allegheny woodrat was described as both “federally threatened and downright adorable" by the U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest.
Target store in West Virginia partially collapses due to slipping hillside
No timeline was immediately provided on the demolition and when the store could reopen.
No timeline was immediately provided on the demolition and when the store could reopen.
WWII soldier's remains found, ending family's 80-year search: 'He's a hero'
The long search for Private First-Class Mose Vance, a World War II soldier from West Virginia, has ended as his remains are found in France.
The long search for Private First-Class Mose Vance, a World War II soldier from West Virginia, has ended as his remains are found in France.
Man in prison for assaulting his mother now charged with murder of missing daughter
Angele Overstreet was just 3 months old when she was last seen in May 2021.
Angele Overstreet was just 3 months old when she was last seen in May 2021.
Rapist who escaped from prison using jet ski is captured, authorities say
Samuel Paul Hartman, 39, was arrested along with his wife, his mother and his mother’s boyfriend.
Samuel Paul Hartman, 39, was arrested along with his wife, his mother and his mother’s boyfriend.
Bob Huggins, West Virginia’s basketball coach, resigns hours after drunken driving arrest
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, a month after the university suspended him for three games for using an anti-gay slur while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview.
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, a month after the university suspended him for three games for using an anti-gay slur while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview.
West Virginia state trooper shot and killed, suspect arrested
Sgt. Cory Maynard was killed in the shooting.
Sgt. Cory Maynard was killed in the shooting.
7-year-old charged with arson after setting parents' house on fire while they slept
The child is accused of intentionally setting the fire while the parents were asleep inside.
The child is accused of intentionally setting the fire while the parents were asleep inside.
West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
Man charged 37 years after boy was murdered in argument over stolen bicycle
Nearly 40 years went by before police were able to piece together what happened in West Virginia to the 13-year-old known as “Jerry.”
Nearly 40 years went by before police were able to piece together what happened in West Virginia to the 13-year-old known as “Jerry.”