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January 11, 2023

West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner announces his run for governor

The West Virginia Secretary of State, Mac Warner, announced that he is running for governor. He was involved in a wrongful termination legal settlement in 2016 where he fired 16 people.

January 11, 2023

West Virginia man sentenced in death of 6-month-old daughter

A West Virginia man was sentenced Monday to 15 years to life for the death of his 6-month-old daughter. He was accused of choking his daughter, who died after a year in a coma.

January 10, 2023

Joe Manchin says potential gas stove ban a 'recipe for disaster'

Sen. Joe Manchin is criticizing a potential ban on the production of new gas stoves by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission as a “recipe for disaster.”

January 10, 2023

Commission led by Sen. Manchin's wife is set to receive millions more from Manchin-backed omnibus

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's wife was appointed by President Biden to lead the Appalachian Regional Commission in early 2021, paying an annual $160,000 salary.

January 10, 2023

West Virginia highway crews work to replace pipe that caused sinkhole

West Virginia highway crews are working to replace a drainpipe that they believed caused a sinkhole. The Crew believes a small pipe separated, and running water therefrom is responsible.

January 9, 2023

West Virginia governor appoints new leader of School Building Authority

The governor of West Virginia has appointed a new leader of the state's School Building Authority. Andy Neptune will replace David Roach, who became the superintendent.

January 6, 2023

Human remains found in West Virginia likely not connected to missing woman Gretchen Fleming: police

The Parkersburg, West Virginia, police chief said that "there's no evidence" that human remains found about two hours away is connected to Gretchen Fleming's missing person case.

January 6, 2023

15 children taken to hospital after West Virginia school bus crashes

A West Virginia school bus crashed into a ditch Wednesday, sending 15 children to the hospital. There were no serious injuries, but they were taken to the hospital as a precaution.

January 6, 2023

West Virginia man charged with shooting at police indicted on federal gun charges

A West Virginia man who was charged with shooting at the police was indicted on federal gun charges on Wednesday. The suspect was illegally possessing “a small arsenal of weapons."

January 6, 2023

West Virginia appoints new state health officer, commissioner

Dr. Matthew Christiansen has been chosen to be West Virginia's new state health officer and commissioner. Christiansen will replace Dr. Ayne Amjad, who is returning to private practice.