The West Virginia State Police has unveiled a new initiative, the Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF), to enhance investigations into violent crimes and long-standing cold cases throughout the state. Formed through a…
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Sen. Jim Justice Praises Trump’s Coal Executive Orders: ‘Really Proud’
NewsNation) — West Virginia Senator Jim Justice is praising former President Donald Trump for his recent executive actions aimed at strengthening the coal industry. According to a statement from the White House,…
West Virginia Jails Have Highest Death Rate—Are All Deaths Being Reported?
West Virginia’s regional jails have faced a disturbing trend of inmate deaths, with conditions that far exceed national averages in severity. A 2020 Reuters investigation revealed that from 2009 to 2019, the…
New WV Law Lets Certified Professionals Work Without Extra Exams
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law Senate Bill 458 on Monday, marking a major shift in West Virginia’s approach to professional licensing. The newly enacted Universal Professional and Occupational…
Florida Tornado Overturns Truck as Driver and Dog Sleep Inside
For one Florida trucker and his four-legged co-pilot, a routine rest stop turned into a terrifying ordeal when a tornado flipped their semi-truck like a toy. It all happened on Monday morning…
Immigrants Without Legal Status Must Now Register and Carry Documents Under New Court Order
Starting Friday, millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States are required to register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), following a decision by a federal judge to allow the…
New Report Reveals Alarming State of West Virginia’s Roads and Bridges
Wheeling, W.Va. — A new report released by the national transportation research group TRIP reveals troubling conditions across West Virginia’s transportation infrastructure, highlighting major concerns with both road quality and bridge safety….
Political Activist Claims “Trumpism Is Cracking” in West Virginia
Zachary Shrewsbury, a Marine Corps veteran and political organizer, believes change is coming to West Virginia. On Thursday, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), sharing his perspective on the state’s shifting political…
Wawa Expands to West Virginia with Groundbreaking of First Store
Wawa is officially bringing its popular convenience store chain to West Virginia, with construction now underway on its first location in the state. The new store is being built in the Inwood…
West Virginia High School Basketball Player Charged with Felony After Violent Fouls
An 18-year-old basketball player in West Virginia is facing serious legal consequences after allegedly delivering a violent elbow to an opposing player during a high school game, resulting in a broken nose…