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January 23, 2023

WV opens new police training academy at Fairmont State University

A new police training academy has opened at Fairmont State University in West Virginia. The 16-week program is open to FSU students as well as officers from local departments.

January 23, 2023

West Virginia university leaders urge lawmakers to reconsider concealed carry bill

West Virginia university leaders including second amendment supporters are denouncing a concealed carry bill that would allow firearms on college campuses.

January 23, 2023

WV receives $620,000 for juvenile justice system

West Virginia is receiving $620,000 to support nine programs aimed at helping incarcerated kids and preventing others from entering the criminal justice system.

January 20, 2023

West Virginia trucking company sued over chemical spill into creek

A West Virginia trucking company is being sued over a chemical spill that poured 3,000 gallons of chemicals into a creek. The driver of the vehicle was later arrested for drunk driving.

January 20, 2023

West Virginia restaurant owner gets back stolen hot dog statue

A West Virginia restaurant owner got his stolen hot dog statue back after the restaurant was heavily damaged by a fire. Investigators haven't identified a suspect in the theft.

January 20, 2023

West Virginia bill to ban minors gender-affirming care advances

A West Virginia bill would ban minors from obtaining gender-affirming surgery from physicians. The bill was sent to the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

January 19, 2023

West Virginia Gov. Justice appoints William Marshall as corrections commissioner

West Virginia Gov. Justice has selected William Marshall to serve as the state's commissioner of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Marshall is replacing Betsy Jividen.

January 19, 2023

Dog in danger reunited with US soldier for first time since they bonded overseas: ‘Magical moment’

U.S. National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrea Taulton of West Virginia has been reunited with the helpless pup she rescued from near death while she was on deployment.

January 19, 2023

West Virginia lawmaker proposes fiddle as state instrument

A West Virginia lawmaker proposed the fiddle as the state instrument on Wednesday. He mentioned that the fiddle possesses "importance and significance" in West Virginia's history.

January 18, 2023

West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park adds 45 acres

West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park has added 45 acres. This added land will provide easier access to the land in the national preserve.