Morrisey celebrates new airport connections

Photos by Steven Allen Adams Pictured from left are Breeze Airways Chief Guest Officer Fiona Kiesel, Kanawha County Commissioner Natalie Tennant, Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango, Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Kanawha County Commissioner...

West Virginia’s deadliest tornado

SHINNSTON, WVa. (WHSV) - It was June 23, 1944 This was the day of West Virginia’s deadliest tornado In fact it was a tornado outbreak in areas you would not expect powerful, long lived tornadoes. Just after sunset, a tornado started at...

The Perfect West Virginia Weekend Trip Itinerary

There are not many states that cram as much adrenaline-pumping action into a small space as West Virginia. With its rumbling whitewater and legendary college arenas, the Mountain State is just like game day for its fans. Before hitting the road,...

West Virginia woman arrested out-of-state with large quantity of drugs following traffic stop

CUMBERLAND, MD (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia woman was arrested Saturday evening after a traffic stop on Interstate 68 led to the discovery of a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine and other drugs, according to the Cumberland Police...

Record July 4 Travel Expected Across U.S. in 2025

This Fourth of July holiday is set to be the busiest on record, with an estimated 72.2 million Americans expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between June 28 and July 6, according to new projections. The figure surpasses last year’s by...

AAA: Record 72.2 million Americans expected to travel domestically July 4th week

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to...

Senator Vince Deeds announces re-election bid for West Virginia’s 10th District

RENICK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Senator Vince Deeds has announced his intention to seek re-election to the West Virginia State Senate representing the 10th District in the 2026 election. According to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website, Deeds...

West Virginia tourism, economic development focus of first day of legislative interims at Stonewall Resort

June legislative interim meetings began Sunday at Stonewall Resort in Lewis County. (Photo courtesy of Stonewall Resort) CHARLESTON — Lawmakers are spending the next three days in Central and North Central West Virginia for June legislative...

West Virginia faces rising food prices and accessibility issues amid SNAP funding concerns

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — With so many in the Mountain State utilizing SNAP, increases in food prices and a new law preventing certain dyes in foods, grocery shopping could become a little more difficult. Alecia Allen, from the Keep Your Faith...

Braving the heat at the West Virginia Freedom Festival

LOGAN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On the second day of the West Virginia Freedom Festival, people in Logan were fighting the heat. “This is the hottest one,” Peggy Mayhorn said. Logan’s Fire Chief Scott Beckett said the city has prepared for the heat wave...

Ruby a diamond for West Virginia

During this week’s legislative interim meetings, lawmakers got a glimpse at the drive — and success — of Chelsea Ruby, who was reappointed as cabinet secretary for the Department of Tourism by Gov. Patrick Morrisey after having already served in...

Streams Were Dying in West Virginia. Here’s How They’re Coming Back.

Abandoned coal mines had left waterways acidic and rusty orange. Local residents are cleaning them up, and recovering rare earths in the process. By Mira Rojanasakul Mira Rojanasakul revisited her home state of West Virginia to report on its...

Long baggage claim wait times coming with heightened summer travel season at West Virginia’s biggest airport

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Passenger numbers are on the rise at West Virginia International Yeager Airport during this summer travel season, but that’s coming with long baggage claim wait times. It was reported that in May, enplanement numbers at CRW had...

Conference alignment for 2025 remains confusing

The upcoming year for college sports has at least a modest sense of stability: The $2.8 billion House settlement has been approved, clearing the way for schools to share millions in revenue with their athletes, and major conferences are in year...

Box tree moth confirmed in West Virginia

GOP Medicaid cuts threaten to devastate key lifeline in West Virginia

ROMNEY, W.Va. - Hampshire Memorial Hospital is nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains, past more than 20 miles of winding mountain roads dotted with lush trees and ridges. It is the only hospital for a county that spans 645 square miles and,...

Gas Prices Hold Steady as Summer Travel Season Approaches

As the summer heat sets in, small business owners may feel the pressure of rising fuel prices alongside increasing consumer travel. A recent analysis from AAA Gas Prices reveals a slight uptick in the national average for regular gasoline, rising...

Big 12 media days highlights: Deion Sanders headlines Day 2 action

Big 12 media days continued with Day 2 of interviews on Wednesday, July 9, with the second half of the league making appearances. Colorado, Oklahoma State, Kansas, West Virginia, Houston, TCU, Arizona and Utah coaches and players participated in...

West Virginia leaders seek disaster declaration for flooding

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – West Virginia’s Congressional delegation and governor are reaching out to President Donald Trump to seek help for those in need after deadly flash flooding in the Mountain State. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey...

West Virginia welcomes five new Almost Heaven swings

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has added five new Almost Heaven swings to the Mountain State: Tater Hill Overlook in Wyoming County, Drawdy Falls in Boone County, Miracle Mountain in McDowell County, 4-H Camp Pioneer in...