Ruby a diamond for West Virginia

During this week’s legislative interim meetings, lawmakers got a glimpse at the drive — and success — of Chelsea Ruby, who was reappointed as cabinet secretary for the Department of Tourism by Gov. Patrick Morrisey after having already served in that …

Senate poised to cut benefits, increase SNAP costs for West Virginia

As the budget reconciliation bill moves through the Senate, West Virginia still faces cuts to a key food support program. The House budget reconciliation proposal cut $300 billion , about 30% from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. …

Mega Millions jackpot winner: Virginia ticket wins $348M prize

A lucky Mega Millions player has won the largest lottery prize ever awarded in Virginia. The ticket matched all six numbers in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, June 27, to win the jackpot worth an estimated $348 million, or a cash option of $155.5 …

Braving the heat at the West Virginia Freedom Festival

LOGAN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On the second day of the West Virginia Freedom Festival, people in Logan were fighting the heat. “This is the hottest one,” Peggy Mayhorn said. Logan’s Fire Chief Scott Beckett said the city has prepared for the heat wave with local …

Day Two at the West Virginia Freedom Festival

Alleged antisemitic Instagram comments by West Virginia lawmaker bring call for investigation

Del. Ian Masters was sworn in to his seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates on Jan. 24 following his appointment by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. (Photo courtesy of WV Legislative Photography) CHARLESTON — Alleged antisemitic comments made by a social media …

Former West Virginia lawmaker pleads guilty to indecent exposure

Michael Maroney (Photo Provided) MOUNDSVILLE — Former West Virginia Sen. Michael Maroney pleaded guilty Wednesday to an indecent exposure charge from an August incident in Glen Dale. Maroney, appearing with his attorney Martin Sheehan, entered the plea …

Herbert Hoover’s Embol doubles up with victories at State Games of West Virginia

Crystal Saphire Embol enrolled at Herbert Hoover a well-regarded tennis player through the promise she had shown while attending Elkview Middle School. When Embol won the Women’s Open Singles Division at the State Games of West Virginia last summer, it was …

A. Duie Pyle opens new facility at former Yellow site in West Virginia

A. Duie Pyle has opened a new site at a former Yellow Corp. facility in West Virginia, opening the carrier’s territory to the northern part of the state. Customer needs prompted the expansion, which will help fuel long-term growth, COO of LTL Solutions …

Dave Nitz, West Virginia native and voice of Louisiana Tech sports, dies at 82

by: Jessica Patterson Posted: Jun 25, 2025 / 01:39 PM EDT Updated: Jun 25, 2025 / 01:39 PM EDT MILTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A West Virginia native who has become a sports broadcasting legend in Louisiana has died. Louisiana Tech announced the passing of …