Critics argue new bill undermines local clean water efforts in West Virginia communities

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Sen. Patricia Rucker, R-Jefferson is sponsoring a bill that would give counties and cities in West Virginia less control when it comes to their water. "During a permit under delegation to the department of the environmental …

The patrolling pups protecting travelers at West Virginia International Yeager Airport

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Federal Aviation Administration says birds and other wildlife can cause serious damage to planes. The most recent data from the administration shows almost 20,000 strikes in one year at airports across the U.S., causing …

West Virginia law enforcement agencies participate in distracted driving campaign

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and West Virginia law enforcement agencies are working to discourage what has become a deadly epidemic on the road. The Huntington Regional Highway Safety Program is working with other …

West Virginia Senate passes foster child bill of rights

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Monday, the West Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 886, commonly known as the "Foster Child Bill of Rights." Local officials have expressed optimism, suggesting it could be a significant step forward in addressing the …

Braydon Hawthorne's recruitment picks up after decommitting from West Virginia: Blue bloods and top schools on his radar

Braydon Hawthorne, the No. 4 uncommitted senior in high school, spoke with On3's Jamie Shaw about his recruitment since reopening from West Virginia. He talks about an ACC visit, a blue blood zoom call and the high powered programs across the landscape …

WVDOT Announces winners in annual West Virginia Bridge Design and Build Contest

Charleston, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Department of Transportation has announced the winners of an annual student bridge building and design contest. The contest was held Saturday in Beckley at WVU Tech with 41 teams from middle and high schools across …

West Virginia grocery store evacuated following bomb threat, troopers say

RAINELLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Greenbrier County grocery store was evacuated as investigators responded to a bomb threat Monday afternoon, investigators said. A Kroger location in Rainelle received a call from a private number stating a pipe bomb was placed …

The 50th Annual Class A All-State Girls Basketball Teams selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association

First Team Allie Ellyson, Gilmer County (Sr.) (CAPTAIN) Kenzie Browning, Tug Valley (Sr.) Preslee Treadway, Greenbrier West (Sr.) Ava Dobbins, Gilmer County (Jr.) Raven Matthews, Tucker County (Sr.) Maci Neely, Cameron (Sr.) Avery Townsend, Pendleton …

North Carolina lands former West Virginia guard Johnathan Powell

West Virginia, 25 other states ask Supreme Court to strike down D.C. ban on large capacity magazines

West Virginia and 25 other states have asked the Supreme Court to strike down the District’s ban on magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, saying it’s an unlawful ban on firearms. Led by West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey, the …