West Virginia American Water proposes to buy Lincoln PSD

LINCOLN COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - When residents in Lincoln County have turned on their faucets, they have seen discoloration or nothing at all coming out -- causing frustration for many Lincoln Public Service District water customers. “We’re paying for this …

Body of missing woman found in West Virginia sex offender's home

The family of Christa Merrill, 34, finally located the remains of the woman who went missing back in August, confirming their worst fears ( Image: Clarksburg Police Department) Remains discovered at a sex offender's residence in Shinnston, West …

Fairmont State rolls out Access Scholarship to cover tuition for West Virginia students

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia institution of higher learning has rolled out a scholarship to help Mountain State students cover tuition costs. Fairmont State University has released information on the Access Scholarship for West Virginia high …

Division of Natural Resources announces trout stockings in West Virginia

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — West Virginia anglers looking to wet a line have been advised of stocking across the Mountain State. The Division of Natural Resources announced a dozen lakes and streams have been stocked with trout: Barboursville Lake Big Run Lake …

Trade tensions with China puts West Virginia coal producers on edge

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia exports more coal to China than any other state and some producers have expressed serious concerns over a potential trade war. Countermeasures to President Donald Trump's 10% tariff have some West Virginia coal …

TRICARE West Region Contractor Transition: What To Know if You Live in the West Region

FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES 02.06.2025 Courtesy Story FALLS CHURCH, Va. – On Jan. 1, TRICARE began delivering health care under its new regional contracts. This means that TriWest Healthcare Alliance is now the contractor for the TRICARE West …

West Virginia officials ordered to report as child case workers to address staffing shortage

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A judge in West Virginia has ordered the new chief of a state agency and several of his subordinates to be assigned as Child Protective Services workers to alleviate a critical staffing shortage. In an unusual step, Circuit Judge …

6 puppies rescued from abandoned mine in West Virginia

GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- Six puppies were rescued from an abandoned mine by a local animal rescue in Westmoreland County. Fisher's Furry Friends founder Sharyn Fisher said she drove six hours last week to Wyoming County, West Virginia, to save the …

6 puppies rescued from abandoned mine in West Virginia

West Virginia coal producers worry about China’s tariff in response to Trump

The United States exports relatively little coal to China – 11.6 million tons of it in 2024, a fraction of what China imports overall. Yet of that quantity it received from the U.S., more than 6 million tons of it came from West Virginia, according to the …