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July 11, 2024

2 states file Supreme Court appeals over transgender sports ban

West Virginia and Idaho officials filed an appeal with the Supreme Court to enforce laws that prevent biological males from competing in girls sports.

July 10, 2024

Mobile eye scanning technology could protect officers from violent criminals: 'Game changer'

The iris scan is the FBI's latest "next generation identification" technology -- but the more states that pick it up, the more useful it will be to police.

June 28, 2024

State Dem leaders rally behind Biden after debate; one party chair urges GOP to replace Trump

While several Democratic governors did not respond to comment requests, those who did, along with other state-level officials, signaled they remain staunchly behind Biden.

June 28, 2024

Biden is destroying girls’ sports and we are going to stop him

Biden changed Title IX regulations to undermine girls' sports. The rules force athletes to compete against and even undress in front of biological males. We are going to stop him.

June 17, 2024

3 inmates charged in prison killing of Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger set for plea hearing, sentencing

Three inmates accused of beating notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger to death in prison in 2018 are slated to appear in court Monday for a plea hearing and sentencing.

May 31, 2024

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin on Friday made a stunning announcement that he has switched his party affiliation and will serve the remainder of his term as an independent.

May 29, 2024

Joe Manchin faces pressure for 11th-hour run to secure critical seat for Democrats

Outgoing West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, has been reportedly pressured by numerous people to make a last-minute run for governor.

May 29, 2024

Riley Gaines talks to West Virginia female middle-schoolers who declined to compete against biological male

OutKick's Riley Gaines lauded a group of middle school girls who refused to compete against a transgender athlete at a championship meet in April.

May 24, 2024

Court sides with West Virginia TV station in open records termination letter case

A state appeals court sided with a Huntington-based television station in an open records case involving a former state official's termination letter.

May 24, 2024

WV Gov. Justice ends jail staffing state of emergency after nearly 2 years

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday his intent to end the state of emergency over staffing in the Mountain State's Department of Corrections.