A New York resident has been sentenced to nearly two decades in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in West Virginia, according to court documents. Brian Ellis Jones,…
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West Virginia Congressman Takes Selfie with Inmates at El Salvador Prison
U.S. Representative Riley Moore of West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District is facing intense criticism after sharing photos and comments from a recent visit to El Salvador’s controversial CECOT prison. On Tuesday, Moore—a…
Coal Country Voices Warn MSHA Office Closures Threaten Mine Safety
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Stanley “Goose” Stewart, a retired coal miner, is worried about the direction of mine safety in the United States. With the federal government eliminating dozens of mine safety offices,…
Congressman Riley Moore Visits Maximum Security Prison, Shows Support
West Virginia Congressman Riley Moore recently toured a maximum-security prison in El Salvador that has become a focal point for detaining individuals deported from the United States — a visit that has…
Gov. Morrisey Criticizes Bill Granting Rule-Making Power to W.Va. Boards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A legislative proposal aimed at granting various West Virginia boards and agencies the authority to establish rules was blocked by Governor Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday. Senate Bill 369 failed…
Faith Leader Warns DEI Ban Will Lead to Greater Exclusion
A proposed bill aiming to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across West Virginia’s state government is drawing criticism from faith leaders who argue that such measures are unnecessary and could…
Kentucky GOP Shows Strength by Overriding Beshear Vetoes on Key Legislation
Frankfort, KY — Kentucky’s Republican-majority General Assembly demonstrated its influence over state policies as it overrode nearly all of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes on Thursday, just ahead of the close of…
Retail Comeback: Bankrupt Chain Returns to West Virginia with Huge Deals
West Virginia bargain hunters have something to look forward to as Big Lots prepares to make a grand return to the state. After closing its doors due to bankruptcy, the beloved discount…
Severe Weather Alert: Flood Watch for OH, WV, PA with Heavy Rainfall Forecasted
PITTSBURGH, PA – The National Weather Service has placed multiple regions in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania under a flood watch as a significant weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall…
Flood Recovery in McDowell County: Sen. Justice Joins FEMA Officials
WELCH, W.Va. – The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) visited McDowell County on Friday to address the devastating mid-February floods and discuss ongoing recovery efforts. The disaster, which…