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February 6, 2023

Huntington, West Virginia police chief resigns, citing undisclosed family reasons

The Huntington, West Virginia police chief Karl Colder resigned on Monday citing undisclosed family reasons. Officer Phil Watkins has been promoted to police chief.

February 6, 2023

WV railroad facility to receive $376K grant

The U.S. Economic Development Administration is providing a federal grant of $376,000 to assist with the operations at a railroad facility that transfers shipping containers.

February 3, 2023

3 JMU college students killed in West Virginia collision with tree

3 Virginia college students were killed in a West Virginia collision with a tree. The single-vehicle accident happened Thursday night with five men, all 19 years old, in the vehicle.

February 3, 2023

WV Marshall University announces 54th Annual Winter Jazz Festival

West Virginia’s Marshall University of School of Music has announced its 54th Annual Winter Jazz Festival, which will be begin in two weeks and will include several free performances.

February 2, 2023

West Virginia residents 'felt a tug' to find missing woman as police need volunteers for 'large-scale' search

Gretchen Fleming has been missing since Dec. 4, 2022, when she left a Parkersburg bar with a man. Police are asking for help searching for her on Saturday.

February 2, 2023

West Virginia’s only abortion clinic and its doctor sue over state’s recent near-total abortion ban

The only abortion clinic in West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against the state’s ban on the procedure. The lawsuit cites that prohibiting abortions violates constitutional rights.

February 2, 2023

Manchin campaign dished out $20K to yacht club caterer for luxury cuisine in the last two months of 2022

West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin's campaign appears to have spent more than $20,000 on catering services at his yacht club during the latter portion of 2022.

February 2, 2023

2 travel plazas in WV undergo renovation

Renovations have begun at two travel plazas in West Virginia and will continue through late 2024. The renovated plazas will offer more dining options and charging stations.

February 1, 2023

West Virginia House passes bill expanding advocate's authority

The West Virginia House passed a bill expanding the authority of foster care advocates to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect. The bill advanced to the Senate on Wednesday.

February 1, 2023

WV needs help running summer feeding program for kids

West Virginia is seeking nonprofit groups and local agencies to help feed children from lower-income areas to ensure that no child goes hungry during the summer.