Senator Willis Cites Venezuela Crisis in Calling for Military Experience in Congress
U.S. Senate candidate and state Sen. Tom Willis (R) drew attention to the absence of military backgrounds within West Virginia’s congressional delegation during a
January 3, 2026
Papa Johns Shuts Down in Buckhannon, Community Reacts to Controversial Display by Rival Employees
A Papa Johns Pizza location in Buckhannon has closed, marking the end of the franchise’s presence in the town.
January 3, 2026
Trump Says U.S. Forces Captured Venezuela’s Maduro After Strikes
President Donald Trump said Saturday that U.S. forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following what he described as
January 3, 2026
WVGOP Resolution Committee Rejects Open Primary Resolution, Floor Vote Expected
A resolution seeking to reopen the West Virginia Republican Primary was introduced Friday in the party’s resolution committee but failed on a 4-3 vote,
January 3, 2026
Senator Tom Willis Honors Coal Miners Lost in Sago Mine Tragedy 20 Years Ago Today
Sen. Tom Willis (R-Berkeley, 15) paid tribute Thursday to the 12 miners who died in the Sago Mine disaster 20 years ago.
January 2, 2026
20 Years After Sago Mine Disaster, 12 West Virginians Remembered
Twenty years ago today, an explosion and collapse at the Sago Mine in Upshur County trapped 13 miners underground, resulting in the deaths of
January 2, 2026
Haley Bunn to Serve as West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice During Leadership Transition
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court will enter 2026 with new leadership as Justice Haley Bunn takes over as chief justice for an
January 2, 2026
West Virginia Leads Nation in Households Reporting No Income, Data Shows
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has the highest percentage of households reporting no annual income in the nation, according to data released Friday. An
January 1, 2026
Governor requests Purple Hearts for West Virginia National Guard members
CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said his office has formally requested Purple Heart medals for two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot
December 29, 2025
Coal miner dies after accident at Wyoming County mine
CHARLESTON — A coal miner died following an accident at the Lower War Eagle mine in Wyoming County, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday. In
December 29, 2025