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UK Women's Soccer advances in NCAA Tournament

For the first time in a decade, No. 5-seeded Kentucky women’s soccer (11-4-5, 3-3-4) earned a victory in the NCAA tournament.

West Virginia has its first youth Master Angler

Carson Shock from Putnam County was awarded West Virginia’s first youth Master Angler Award after catching 22 fish species on 13 waters across the state.

3 Guys Before The Game – Arizona Game Preview (Episode 586)

Brad Howe and Tony Caridi preview West Virginia University's football game at the University of Arizona on Saturday in Tucson.

WVU’s defensive struggles are showcased in poor third-down conversion rates

MORGANTOWN – As the West Virginia University football team’s defense has struggled at several points this season, chief among them has been an inability to get off […]

Portion of 5th Avenue shut down due to water main break

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The 300 block of 5th Avenue in Huntington has been blocked off by emergency officials following a water main break on Friday. Water is covering the roadway. West Virginia American Water is on scene. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Kenova Pumpkin House set to light up its community this weekend

KENOVA, W.Va .– West Virginians and tourists will soon be able to see the famous Pumpkin House lit up again, when the 3,000 pumpkin display is finished this weekend. Every year Ric Griffith, the owner of the house, and 1500 volunteers design and carve pumpkins to display around the house.

Jeff Hostetler joins with WVU Medicine to announce expanded family mental health resource partnership

MORGANTOWN – WVU Medicine Children’s and the Cook Center for Human Connection have teamed with an NFL quarterbacks association to expand their efforts to provide families across […]

Michigan Man Admits to Wire Fraud in $100K Scheme Involving Lowe's Stores Across Multiple States

Leroy Artemus Tolbert III from Michigan has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, involving a Lowe's credit card scheme.

First day of 10-day of early voting period termed ‘record breaking’ in some counties

Jefferson County Deputy Clerk Nikki Painter said the total of early voters on the first day of early voting there was 925 while Morgan County Clerk Kimberly Nickles said it was busy all day in their early voting location at the courthouse, with about 450 voters taking part in early voting there.

At least one dead after wreck shut down Interstate 77 for hours

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - At least one person is confirmed to have died in the crash that blocked northbound lanes on Interstate 77 for over four hours, the West Virginia Department of Transportation announced.

How Different Types of Apples Got Their Names

Different apples taste differently and are good for different uses. There’s even some unique history to the names of different kinds of apples.

Family and friends reflect on passing of former tourism and restoration leader

WEST VIRGINIA (WVVA) - Family and friends are continuing to remember the life of a man credited with breathing new life into historical buildings in Southern West Virginia, as well as jump starting an office dedicated to tourism in this part of the mountain state.

Donald Trump drowns out his own closing argument

The only conclusion I draw from my trek is that we in the media have long misunderstood and woefully underreported the sense of frustration in this country over a democracy that has been usurped by the donor class. “I didn’t know there was a right way to be crazy, but I agree with you,” I said. “You do?” He asked.

West Virginia deer hunters and processors combat food scarcity though DNR program

As hunting season continues in West Virginia, the Division of Natural Resources is encouraging donations to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program.The program h

Early voting kicks off in West Virginia

West Virginia offers 10 days of early voting, including two Saturdays, between Oct. 23 and Nov. 2. Early voting takes place in each county courthouse or annex in all 55 counties. Additionally, some counties offer community voting sites. A complete list is available at https://sos.wv.gov/elections/Documents/Early%20Voting%20Locations.pdf.

Early voting underway in W.Va.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Early voting is underway in the 2024 General Election. The first ballots were cast at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Registered voters in all 55 counties can vote early.

Tetairoa McMillan poses a massive threat to WVU secondary

Neal Brown said he’s faced a lot of wide receivers as West Virginia University’s football coach, a lot of good ones, too. Yet the challenge […]

New coach Darian DeVries and son Tucker are tasked with turning things around at West Virginia

New West Virginia coach Darian DeVries brought his son, Tucker, with him from Drake to try to establish some cohesiveness for a team that lost nearly its entire roster

Carrico settling in on WVU defense

This might be Reid Carrico’s first season at West Virginia University, but it’s not his first experience with West Virginia. Growing up just minutes from the Ohio-West […]

Northbound traffic shut down on West Virginia Turnpike

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Northbound lanes of the West Virginia Turnpike are shut down at mile marker 34 south of the Interstate 64 interchange due to an accident involving multiple tractor-trailers. The accident was reported just after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Inside The $475 Million U.S. Experiment With Green Mining In 2025

Green energy mine projects in Arizona, Kentucky, Nevada, Pennsylvania and West Virginia creating renewable energy with microgrids, solar power and battery storage.

Early voting in West Virginia starts Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know

Beginning today, West Virginia voters may cast their ballots for the 2024 general election. Early voting starts Wednesday, Oct. 23 and continues through Saturday, Nov. 2.

Early voting in West Virginia starts in lead up to Election Day

The dates for early voting are Wednesday, Oct. 23, through Friday, Nov. 1, during business hours, along with mandatory 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Nov. 2.

WVU issues ‘Community Notice’ regarding inhalant use

Student Health, WELLWVU, and Urgent Care Medical Director Dr. Carmen Burrell report an increase in the number of patients with injuries to the mouth and throat caused by “whippets” during the use of inhalants such as nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas.

Bluefield, W.Va. Christmas Parade organizers encourage community participation

October, organizers are already getting prepared for the Bluefield, West Virginia, Christmas Parade’s return to College Avenue this December 7th, and this year, they’re asking for help from the community to grow this Christmas City tradition.

Political process led to death penalty line being tacked onto amendment on physician assisted death

West Virginia ballots will include a question on prohibiting physician-assisted death, potentially adding a section to the state constitution to explicitly prohibit physicians or health care providers from participating in “medically assisted suicide,

Best Online Colleges In West Virginia Of 2024

If you want to earn a bachelor's degree online and can't or don't want to attend an on-campus program, consider looking for online schools in West Virginia. Whether you live in the Mountain State or not,

The Nature Preserve in West Virginia Where You’ll See Dozens of Bird Species in a Single Afternoon

Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve in West Virginia is a prime birdwatching destination with diverse wildlife and scenic

The Best Apple Cider Donuts in West Virginia Come From This Remote Farm

Sink your teeth into some of the very best autumnal treats in West Virginia this season at Orr's Farm Market in Martinsburg.

The lowdown on Amendment One

When West Virginia voters go to the polls for the General Election, they will be asked to think about life and death. The ballot will have at the bottom Constitutional Amendment No.1: The title is “Protection of Persons Against Medically Assisted Suicide.

Meat recalled over listeria concerns shipped to West Virginia and Ohio schools

Nearly 200 schools across the country received shipments of ready-to-eat meat products that have been recalled over possible listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug

FERC commissioner sees herself as ‘state evangelist’ on federal issues

Lindsay See, a former West Virginia solicitor general, is one of two Republicans on the five-member federal regulatory panel.

Mountaineers blank Colorado to secure first-round bye in the Big 12 Tournament

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia found the back of the net midway through each half en route to a 2-0 win over Colorado on Senior Day at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. With the win, the Mountaineers secured a top four finish in the Big 12 regular season standings and a first-round bye in the upcoming Big 12 Conference Tournament.

Women’s soccer: Scoring drought continues for CU Buffs in loss at West Virginia

Shyra James finally returned to the rotation. But it didn’t end the scoring drought for the Colorado women’s soccer team.

For some, Georgetown Wooden Boat Show provides a refuge from reality

The 35th annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, held in historic Georgetown, drew visitors from across the United States seeking a break from their everyday lives.

Division I Men’s Soccer Committee reveals top 16

With selection Monday on the horizon, the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Committee announced its top 16 ranking during a reveal at halftime of the game between Cornell and Penn on ESPNU.

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