West Virginia’s Monster Trout Contest is back for its fourth year, giving anglers a chance to win prizes for reeling in trophy trout. The Division of Natural Resources says 40,000 pounds of trout are being stocked in lakes and streams across the state this week, with 100 of them marked with special pink tags. Those … Read more
A new outlet store is opening its doors two months ahead of schedule. A to Z Outlet, which was originally set to open on Jan. 1, 2026, will be ready for shoppers in late October, according to a social media post from the business. The store has taken over the former Big Lots building in … Read more
First responders and their families can now attend West Virginia Wesleyan College at a major discount. The college announced a 70% cut in undergraduate tuition for first responders, their spouses or partners, and their children. Additional perks include a 10% discount on graduate tuition and an optional deferred housing deposit for on-campus living. WVWC unveiled … Read more
A Fayette County man is behind bars after deputies say he set a house on fire with two people inside. Forty-six-year-old Michael Eric Wood of Scarbro is charged with felony arson and two counts of attempted murder. Deputies say they first responded to a domestic disturbance Wednesday night, then returned a few hours later to … Read more
Calhoun County is making history as the first in West Virginia to map every back road in the county. The project aims to make trail riding safer and easier for Jeep, ATV, and off-road enthusiasts while helping them avoid trespassing. The maps will rate each trail’s difficulty and could eventually connect to maps from other … Read more
A West Virginia judge has granted a temporary restraining order halting the state’s sale of its four hospitals at the end of the month.Marion County Circuit Court Judge Matthew S. Delligati issued the order Friday in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Mary DeVito, a resident of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care … Read more
After hearing close to an hour of arguments on Friday in the case attempting to stop the West Virginia National Guard’s mission in Washington D.C., Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Richard Lindsay said he wants to hear more in November at a continued hearing. Lindsay said he wants the focus of that to address specifically … Read more
A mother in St. Albans was arrested after it was discovered she left her children sleeping at home unsupervised, police said. Rachelle Ann Williams, 36, of St. Albans, was originally arrested Wednesday due to an outstanding capias, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court. According to the complaint, Williams told officers upon … Read more
A West Virginia judge has granted a temporary restraining order halting the state’s sale of its four hospitals at the end of the month.Marion County Circuit Court Judge Matthew S. Delligati issued the order Friday in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Mary DeVito, a resident of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care … Read more
After hearing close to an hour of arguments on Friday in the case attempting to stop the West Virginia National Guard’s mission in Washington D.C., Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Richard Lindsay said he wants to hear more in November at a continued hearing. Lindsay said he wants the focus of that to address specifically … Read more