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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 Gov. Jim Justice appoints wife Cathy to state education board after U.S. Senate win

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board this week CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board about a day after a decisive victory in a U.S. Senate race against his ...

West Virginia’s Republican domination

The red political wave washing over West Virginia just gets bigger. The outcomes of most of the state races in Tuesday’s election were predictable, but the magnitude of the wins by the GOP is what gets your attention.

West Virginia hosts UMass after Diggins' 26-point game

UMass visits the West Virginia Mountaineers after Rahsool Diggins scored 26 points in UMass' 103-74 win over the New Hampshire Wildcats

New West Virginia attorney general has his eye on ‘rogue’ EPA

John “J.B.” McCuskey will inherit an office vacated by the official who defeated the Obama-era Clean Power Plan at the Supreme Court.

Republican supermajority grows in West Virginia Legislature as Trump carries the state

As Republicans easily won statewide races in West Virginia, the party’s super stronghold in the state Legislature grew on Tuesday. Democrats experienced losses in the Senate and House. After decades of Democratic control,

Cincinnati vs. West Virginia Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Nov. 9

Preview the Week 11 college football Cincinnati Bearcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers game with stats, game information and how to watch links.

Justice flips Manchin’s West Virginia Senate seat

Popular Gov. Jim Justice (R) rolled to an easy victory to pick up retiring Sen. Joe Manchin’s (I) seat in West Virginia, marking the first time Republicans have won the seat since the 1950s. He defeated little-known Democratic challenger Glenn Elliott,

Virginia football adds two future games with West Virginia in Charlotte

Virginia football has added a pair of future games against West Virginia in Charlotte. The Cavaliers and the Mountaineers will meet in the Queen City in 2026 and 2032.

Virginia, West Virginia to play in Charlotte in 2026 and 2032

The Virginia Cavaliers and West Virginia Mountaineers will play in Charlotte in 2026 and 2032, both schools announced Wednesday.

Republicans flip Senate with gains in West Virginia, Ohio

Republicans notched their first flip of a Senate seat on Tuesday night with Gov. Jim Justice winning the seat being vacated by the retirement of Joe Manchin.

West Virginia’s oldest bridge re-opens ahead of schedule after being closed for almost 7 months

The West Virginia Division of Highways has announced that the Monument Bridge on US 40 in Elm Grove will reopen on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The bridge has been

Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, secures GOP seat: AP calls

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has won the U.S. Senate seat, defeating Democrat Glenn Elliott in a decisive victory.

West Virginia Sports Betting Operators Generate $50M Handle in October

The West Virginia Lottery reported gross revenue of $4.6 million as the monthly hold fell more than six points to end a double-digit streak.

Assisted suicide ban holds lead in West Virginia

The amendment, titled Protection Against Medically Assisted Suicide, would bar persons, physicians, and health care providers from participating in the practice.

West Virginia’s Amendment 1 vote too close to call late Tuesday

The results of a vote on a constitutional amendment prohibiting doctors from prescribing drugs to help patients die were too close to call late Tuesday night. Medically-assisted suicide is already illegal in West Virginia.

West Virginia attorney general wins governor’s race to replace Jim Justice

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) is the projected winner of the state’s gubernatorial race, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Morrisey defeated Democratic nominee

Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race in major pickup for Republicans

The governor's successful bid to replace Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) marks a major victory for Republicans in their quest for control of the upper chamber.

Patrick Morrisey wins West Virginia Gubernatorial race: AP calls

Patrick Morrisey, the Republican candidate and current Attorney General of West Virginia, has emerged victorious in the state’s gubernatorial race, defeating his opponents in a highly contested election.

Republican Gov. Justice wins West Virginia US Senate seat held by Sen. Manchin

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has defeated Democrat Glenn Elliott in Tuesday's U.S. Senate race for seat held by Sen. Joe Manchin.

Republicans Flip West Virginia Senate Race, Putting Them on the Cusp of a Majority

If Republicans are able to hold on to all of their incumbents running for reelection, and they can pick off at least one more Democrat, then they

Fox News projects Justice victory in West Virginia as GOP flips Senate seat

The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Republican Gov. Jim Justice of West Virginia will defeat the Democrat Party's nominee - Wheeling mayor Glenn Elliott - as the GOP flips a seat

Republicans win West Virginia Senate seat

Jim Justice easily notched the West Virginia seat to succeed retiring Sen. Joe Manchin, deadlocking the chamber in a 50-50 split, for now. Justice, the state’s governor who often appears with his English bulldog Babydog, was widely expected to deliver ...

Republicans pick up seat in West Virginia in the race toward Senate majority

FILE - West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice checks out the stage with his dog, "Babydog," before the Republican National Convention, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)(Jae C. Hong / AP) WASHINGTON — Republicans picked up a crucial win ...

Justice Wins Election in West Virginia, Giving Republicans a Senate Edge

The G.O.P. governor easily won the seat being vacated by Senator Joe Manchin III, an independent who caucused with Democrats, giving Republicans an expected win as they push to take the Senate.

Huskers add highly regarded offensive mind to staff in Dana Holgorsen, per reports

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the Huskers are hiring former Houston and West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen as an offensive consultant. Per Thamel, Holgorsen's role "will evolve" over the rest of the season.

Decision 2024: West Virginia Gubernatorial Race

With West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s final term nearing its end, five candidates are vying to be the state’s next chief executive.

West Virginia vs. Baylor Football Tickets, How to Watch & Game Info - Nov. 16

How to watch the West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Baylor Bears Nov. 16 college football game with tickets, start time, TV channel and live streaming information.

Election Day: political contests up and down the West Virginia ballot, plus a constitutional amendment

It’s Election Day in West Virginia, with political contests up and down the ballot — plus a constitutional amendment. Key races on West Virginia ballots include U.S. President, one of the state’s two U.S. Senate seats, both seats in Congress ...

West Virginia election results 2024

Sen. Joe Manchin's departure from the Senate could have a direct impact on whether Democrats can maintain a majority.

West Virginia 2024 live election results

Voters head to the polls to vote for president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, and other offices on Nov. 5 in West Virginia. The winner of the presidential race in West Virginia will get the state’s four Electoral College votes. Polls close at 7:30 p ...

Burn ban announced for West Virginia

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has issued a proclamation banning outdoor across West Virginia. Justice said the goal is to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires because of the dry weather conditions, low water levels in some communities, and fire activity. The ban is effective Nov. 4.

Quick Hits: Brown prepares for final third of regular season

There is no more stopping now. The West Virginia University football team has a four-week sprint to the finish line. Here are the biggest takeaways from Neal Brown’s

West Virginia bans outdoor burning statewide

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Continuing dry conditions prompted West Virginia Jim Justice on Monday to issue a statewide burning ban. The purpose of the ban is to reduce the risk of wildfires due to dry weather conditions, low water levels in communities and fire activity, Justice said in a news release.

Justice announces major contract awards for King Coal Highway and Corridor H projects

BLUEFIELD, W.Va.— Governor Jim Justice announced Monday that the King Coal Highway and the Corridor H project will both be expanding in the near future. The King Coal Highway project was awarded $57 million dollars in order to expand the road. Justice said that the expansion will add another 2 and a half miles onto the highway.

‘It’s frustrating;’ Drivers react to congestion caused by 31st Street Bridge inspection

One lane of the East Huntington Bridge (31st Street Bridge) connecting Huntington, West Virginia, with Proctorville, Ohio, is closed for an accelerated bridge inspection project.

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