CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Senate overwhelming supported a bill aimed at transferring some child welfare services to private entities, though both of the Senate's Democratic members said the bill would add to the state's child welfare crisis. The state Senate passed Senate Bill 937, ...

PARKERSBURG – The United States is dealing with an aggressive regime that has repeatedly targeted Americans, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Tuesday in discussing recent military strikes against Iran. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke to reporters from across the state during a telephone press ...

MORGANTOWN — According to the West Virginia Department of Human Services, as of January 2026, nearly 6,000 children are currently in the foster care system in West Virginia. These numbers account for both in-state and out-of-state children, including those living with disabilities. West ...

WHEELING – A political newcomer making his first run for the House of Delegates has withdrawn from the race. Riley Watkins, a Republican candidate in the District 5 Delegate Race, announced his withdrawal Tuesday afternoon. Since his action came following the Feb. 27 deadline for ...

FLUSHING – Dutton Ranch Night returns Saturday, June 6 to bring the “Jamboree Reunion” feeling with Neal McCoy headlining this year’s BBQ and concert. This year, they’ve moved it to the first Saturday in June. The lakeside ranch venue will feel like a familiar festival setting, with ...

CHARLESTON — With Wednesday's legislative Crossover Day deadline around the corner, lawmakers in both the West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate tried to get out bills aimed at protecting children from being pulled from school during child welfare investigations. The House ...