After a nice start to the day, showers and storms arrived this evening. The chance for rain continues tomorrow as the first of two fronts that will usher in dramatic changes to our weather pattern pushes through. The…
Regional news — Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Organizers and vendors spend months getting ready for the six-hour festival that fills Route 19 and the New River Gorge Bridge.
Bags smaller than 5 inches by 7 inches are allowed; however, anything bigger than that will require a clear bag.
State Treasurer Larry Pack presented six unclaimed property checks across Fayette County and urged West Virginians to search for money in their own names.
This Wednesday morning at the Liberty High School baseball field, a school bus flipped over and nobody was harmed. That's because it was part of a training simulation where emergency personnel, school bus drivers, and…
In a 7-to-1 vote today, the West Virginia Board of Education has formally decided that the existing funding formula for public schools is outdated and does not provide a thorough education.
WASHINGTON — The No Kings movement that has brought millions to the streets across the United States three times since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term is staging its next event at the polls.
WASHINGTON — Democrats are touting an ambitious legislative agenda centered on affordability and accountability if they take back the U.S. House or Senate — or both — in November.
The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding California not count ballots from voters it says are suspected noncitizens, a move by the Trump administration to apply last-minute pressure as voting begins in the midterm…
Southern WV, (WOAY)- It was a dominant week for Running Backs in southern West Virginia! So much so we couldn’t just pick one Athlete of the Week, so we had to choose two! Jeremiah Jones of Bluefield, and Bow Wykle of…
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday…
As more schools across West Virginia say they’ll close their doors, the state school board unveiled a robust school funding formula overhaul that they hope lawmakers will consider.
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that recipients will receive a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027.
BRAXTON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Braxton County man has been arrested after allegedly accidentally shooting another man while hunting Tuesday evening. According to West Virginia State Police, Trooper First Class J.M…
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Four people are accused of stealing more than $1,800 worth of tools and other property from a building in Fayette County earlier this year. According to a criminal complaint filed in…
WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Tuesday extended a block on a Trump administration ban of press passes for three news organizations, which will allow them to continue to enter the White House grounds while a legal…
LASHMEET, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Mercer County man is accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a child over more than two years, according to a criminal complaint requesting warrants for his arrest. The Mercer County…
ROCK CREEK, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man with active arrest warrants was taken into custody Monday after a state trooper allegedly found a loaded handgun concealed in his underwear and later discovered cocaine during a second…
JULIAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Boone County man is being held on a $200,000 cash bond after allegedly damaging a TC Energy facility, threatening deputies with a knife and choking an officer during a pursuit that ended in a…
JEFFREY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Boone County father admitted using methamphetamine while caring for his two young children, according to a police complaint filed after troopers responded to a disturbance call Monday…
West Virginia State Police say troopers stopped a vehicle in the Danville area on October 12 after receiving a request to locate a reckless driver. During the investigation, troopers reportedly found marijuana…
Conditions start nicely, but the day ends on a wetter note. There is a low-end chance for a strong storm or two before the front passes through tomorrow morning. Here's the latest from Christian Boteler:
The event features live performances by Love Canon and the Holler Generals, along with food trucks, local beverages, and art vendors. Doors and the bar open at 5:00 p.m., with music starting at 6:00 p.m. Admission is…
Three weeks ahead of Election Day, a political action committee linked to Senate President Randy Smith is spending big opposing two Democratic candidates who could knock off two Republican members of “Team Randy.”
Providing “labor guides” to pregnant women helps combat misinformation that an increasing number of patients are getting from social media or artificial intelligence, according to a recent study.