Winter Storm Fern originated in Texas and is expected to stretch its way nearly 2,000 miles up through West Virginia and the rest of the northeastern United States. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Ahead of the arrival of Winter Storm Fern, Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Preparedness for all of West Virginia’s 55 counties. Under a State of Preparedness, personnel and resources in affected areas are prepared to respond at a moment’s notice to any emerg

Governor Patrick Morrisey (right) and state HHS Secretary Alex Mayer (left) announced a plan on Tuesday to push for West Virginia phasing out CPS removals. CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morri sey and the state’s Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Mayer say they want West Virginia’s childcare system to move away from its reliance on Child Protective Services. Mayer said on Tuesday that the administration plans to focus on prevention, with the goal of reducing and eventua

The school vaccine debate in West Virginia has made it all the way to the state Supreme Court of Appeals while flu cases have reached record numbers and the CDC continues to step away from childhood vaccine requirements. WEST VIRGINIA One issue potentially headed back to the Legislature following court action involves the relationship between West Virginia’s religious freedom law and long-standing school vaccination requirements. The state Supreme Court is expected to revie

Back in March, Governor Morrisey announced his proposal that lawmakers take up legislation to open West Virginia's doors to the data industry, rolling out the red carpet for artificial intelligence companies to come into the state with decreased oversight and regulation. Robert Fields | WVOW News WEST VIRGINIA Natural gas is expected to play a major role as West Virginia works to expand electricity production to meet Governor Patrick Morrisey’s goal of reaching 50 gigawatts

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced additional funding to food banks while pushing for community support during a press conference Friday afternoon, the day prior to delays in SNAP due to the government shutdown. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morrisey announced additional support for food banks and pantries across West Virginia as the ongoing federal government shutdown halts new SNAP benefits for nearly 270,000 residents. On Friday, the governor sai

Construction on the Coalfields Expressway is moving forward with a new $72.5 million contract awarded to Triton Construction Inc. The project will build a three-mile connector between Pineville and Twin Falls State Park, including a half-mile link into the park. Once complete, the expressway (U.S. 121) will stretch from Beckley to Pound, Virginia, opening new routes through Raleigh, Wyoming, and McDowell counties. ( Banner provided by the West Virginia Department of Transpor

West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson gave his first State of the University Address in Morgantown on October 13. Shana Nelson | WVOW News LOGAN Just hours before delivering his State of the University address on Monday, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson joined WVOW for an exclusive interview to discuss what WVU’s future means for Southern West Virginia. The conversation centered on community, connection, and the university’s reach across e

Jurors will see bodycam footage in the trial of Timothy Kennedy, accused of ambushing and fatally shooting WV State Trooper Sgt. Cory...

The WVSSAC State Baseball Tournament is headed to Huntington for the first time since 1976. Starting in 2026, Jack Cook Field at Marshall...

West Virginia is suing pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts (now Evernorth Health), accusing the company of fueling the state's...

West Virginia welcomed 1,229 new businesses in July. Berkeley County led the state with 120 registrations, while 178 business owners...

New speed enforcement cameras will soon monitor active work zones across Kentucky — aiming to reduce crashes and protect both drivers and...

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is accepting entries for the 23rd Annual "Roadsides in Bloom" calendar contest....

The DMV’s new Mobile ID app lets you access your driver’s license or state ID digitally — even for TSA travel. Available now on the App...

The West Virginia Department of Human Services will begin accepting applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program...

West Virginia’s sales tax holiday is August 1–4! Save on clothes, school supplies, laptops, and more—online or in-store. Shop smart, skip...

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins President Donald Trump and other members of Congress for the signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act at...

Bruno Brothers have pleaded guilty to federal drug charges after a large-scale bust in October 2024 raid. Their sentencing set for...

Best Virginia held off a furious DuBois Dream rally to win 72-69 in The Basketball Tournament opener at the Charleston Coliseum. After...

In March 2025, West Virginia became the first state to ban seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives, phasing them out from school...