WVU women’s hoops team shows off dominant post play to win opener over Purdue Fort Wayne

MORGANTOWN — They aren’t exactly ready to be termed the twin towers just yet, but West Virginia forwards Jordan Thomas and Kierra Wheeler certainly made their presence felt Monday. Their combined 26 points and 12 rebounds paved the way for WVU to...

Book lovers gather in Charleston for festival celebrating West Virginia's literary talent

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia Book Festival on Saturday brought thousands of of book lovers and authors to Charleston. Headline Books Publishing Company owner Cathy Teets was one of many in attendance. Teets got her start in the...

West Virginia Has Collected $34 Million From Its Medical Cannabis Program, But Hasn’t Spent a Penny of It

FILE - A worker pulls leaves from the flower of a cannabis plant at Greenlight Dispensary, Oct. 31, 2022, in Grandview, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) Since the state’s first dispensary opened in 2021, West Virginia’s medical cannabis program...

West Virginia Digital ID Now Available Via Apple Wallet

photo by: Steven Allen Adams Gov. Patrick Morrisey announces a new digital ID option for users of Apple Wallet during a press conference Thursday at the State Capitol Building in Charleston. CHARLESTON — West Virginia has taken the next step in...

West Virginia Digital ID now available in Apple Wallet

Gov. Patrick Morrisey was joined by lawmakers and West Virginia transportation officials to announce a new digital ID option for users of Apple Wallet.(Photo by Steven Allen Adams) CHARLESTON — West Virginia took the next step in its Mobile ID...

West Virginia DNR Announces Physical Agility Testing Dates for Natural Resources Police Officer Positions

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resource (WVDNR) announced today that physical agility tests (PAT) have been scheduled in October and November for anyone interested in applying to become a Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO). “Serving as...

5 bold predictions for Kansas State basketball in 2025-26

MANHATTAN — The many questions around the Kansas State basketball team entering the 2025-26 season are about to be answered as the college basketball season opens across the nation this week. Jerome Tang's Wildcats tip off their regular season on...

West Virginia enters quiet 2025 with no statewide elections, gearing up for a busy 2026

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — The state of West Virginia doesn't have any statewide elections in 2025, although it does mean that prep work is currently being done as next year will be a busy one. This isn't the first time in recent years the election...

Small Business Sales Surge as Owners Exit Amid Inflation Pressures

Deal activity in the small business marketplace is heating up, even as broader economic uncertainties put pressure on margins and long-term confidence. According to new data from BizBuySell’s Q3 2025 Insight Report, the number of completed small...

West Virginia ‘expedites’ $1.1 million in food bank funding in light of SNAP delays

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - In light of likely delayed SNAP benefits, Governor Patrick Morrisey is making a move he says will help ease the burden of dependent families. Morrisey says he will “expedite” appropriated emergency funding to West...

Kanawha commissioners formally oppose Mountaineer Gas rate hike request in letter to PSC

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Kanawha County Commission voiced its formal opposition to a requested rate increase by Mountaineer Gas in a letter to the West Virginia Public Service Commission on Monday. The gas company is seeking approval for...

<![CDATA[Measles Outbreaks Cause Financial, Public Health Burden in US]]>

Outbreaks of measles have been seeing an uptick in 2025, which, according to a new review,1 leads to financial and public health strain in the US. Researchers recommend widespread use of measles vaccinations to avoid this increase in burden due to...

Prolific Josh Hoover-Eric McAlister duo leads TCU over West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Josh Hoover threw a touchdown pass, Nate McCashland kicked three field goals and TCU outlasted West Virginia 23-17 on Saturday night. TCU (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) barely outgained West Virginia 343-342 but made the most of its...

Stinson Broadens Los Angeles Team with Experienced Bankruptcy Partner and Business Litigation Attorney

Stinson LLP has welcomed partner Sandford L. Frey and attorney Robert A. Hyatt to its Los Angeles office. Frey joins the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Division, while Hyatt joins the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Division....

Josh Hoover throws a TD pass and TCU outlasts West Virginia 23-17

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Josh Hoover threw a touchdown pass, Nate McCashland kicked three field goals and TCU outlasted West Virginia 23-17 on Saturday night. TCU (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) barely outgained West Virginia 343-342 but made the most of its...

Quick Thoughts: TCU 23, West Virginia 17

For as uninspired as the TCU offense was for much of the game Saturday in Morgantown, the unit finally executed a key part of the game that it has been sorely missing much of this season: lengthy 4th quarter drives to close out contests with the...

West Virginia Medical Marijuana Revenue Is Supposed To Support Drug Treatment Programs, But Sits Unspent As Officials Worry About Federal Prohibition

“The money in the fund will remain unallocated until federal law changes.” By Nicole Blevins, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a...

Column | 10 underclassmen Penn State must retain this offseason

Penn State’s season continues to spiral, having now lost five straight games with all of the defeats coming in Big Ten play. Each loss inches closer to the end of the 2025 season, where massive turnover is expected both on the coaching staff and...

Politicians are focused on city crime. What about rural communities?

President Donald Trump has made headlines in recent months for sending federal troops to major metros from Memphis, Tennessee to Portland, Oregon. While Ohio cities have been spared that spotlight, Gov. Mike DeWine has made moves of his own:...

State revenue collections are ahead again for most recent month

West Virginia’s state government continues to bring in more tax dollars than anticipated. October General Revenue Fund collections exceeded estimates by nearly $42 million, representing a 6% increase from the previous October, according to monthly...