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Marshall County Mine Accident Under Investigation
State officials are investigating a coal mine accident in Marshall County that killed one worker and injured two others. In a statement, Murray Energy identified the miner who was killed… Read More
Thousands Attend Union Rally At West Virginia Capitol
The West Virginia AFL-CIO estimates that about 7,000 people attended a rally protesting actions and proposals by the state’s Republican Legislature. The “Mountaineer Workers Rising Rally” at the state Capitol… Read More
WV House Votes to Override 20-Week Abortion Ban Veto
The House of Delegates has overridden a veto of an abortion ban 20 weeks after conception. The House voted 77-16 on the override Wednesday. The Senate hasn’t acted yet. Overriding… Read More
After Veto Last Year, West Virginia Lawmakers Clear Abortion Ban
Lawmakers are sending Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin a bill banning abortion after 20 weeks conception, similar to one he vetoed last year. The Senate passed the proposal 29-5 Wednesday…. Read More
West Virginia Senate Starts Work To Scale Back Law After Chemical Spill
State lawmakers have taken their first action to scale back a wide-ranging law safeguarding against chemical spills from aboveground tanks. A January 2014 chemical spill that contaminated drinking water for… Read More
West Virginia County To Send Off Its 1st Adult Drug Court Grads
The Putnam County Adult Drug Court is scheduled to conduct its first graduation ceremony. Five will graduate from the program Wednesday in the Putnam County court building in Winfield. Circuit… Read More
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