Tuesday, January 20, 2026

West Virginia

19-Year-Old Charged in Ohio Valley Sexual Assault After Fleeing to Pennsylvania

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — A 19-year-old man has been charged following an investigation by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office that began last month. According to...

Think Tank Report Finds Systemic Failures in West Virginia School Districts Under State Control

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new report from the Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy released Tuesday finds widespread financial mismanagement, safety violations, and academic...

West Virginia House Fast-Tracks Emergency School Funding Bills to Senate

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates moved quickly to provide emergency funding for financially distressed school districts in the state, passing...

West Virginia State Police Assisted in 250 ICE Arrests, Superintendent Tells Lawmakers

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Police have assisted federal immigration authorities in about 250 arrests since late September, according to Superintendent Major Jim...

PJM Warns Data Centers Could Strain Electric Grid in Ohio, West Virginia

COLUMBUS, Ohio / CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional electric grid operator PJM Interconnection is warning lawmakers in Ohio and West Virginia that rapid growth...

Wheeling Celebrates Scottish Tradition with Annual Robert Burns Supper This Weekend

WHEELING, W.Va. — The annual Robert Burns Supper returns Saturday, January 24, at the Scottish Rite Event Center in Wheeling. The event celebrates Scottish tradition...

Hancock County Schools Under State Oversight After Leadership Removed

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Hancock County Schools is now being led by an interim administrator under close supervision from the West Virginia Department of...

Fire Breaks Out at Former Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton Tin Mill During Demolition Preparations

WEIRTON, W.Va. — A fire broke out Saturday at the former Cleveland-Cliffs tin mill in Weirton while workers were preparing to demolish part of...

A Historic Year: Wheeling Fire Department Releases 2025 Statistics

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Fire Department released its annual statistics for 2025, reporting 8,244 total incidents, a 6% increase from the previous year. The year...

Gov. Morrisey Calls for Pay Raises, Tax Cuts, and $100 Million for Roads in W.Va. State of the State Address

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey outlined his priorities for the year during the 2026 State of the State address Wednesday night,...
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