West Va. man accused of kidnapping woman, burning her with torch

Police found the woman hiding under a porch, and she told officers the man hit her and burned her stomach and leg with a torch.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs bill into law banning abortions

The law has exemptions for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims until eight weeks of pregnancy for adults and 14 weeks for children.

VIDEO: Chicken takes ride on boogie board over West Virginia floodwaters

A chicken was caught on camera taking a brief journey on a boogie board after residential areas of Tornado, West Virginia, were flooded after a storm.

West Virginia judge blocks state's ability to enforce 150-year-old abortion ban

West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.

Woody Williams, America's last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, dies at 98

Hershel "Woody" Williams was the last of the 473 American service members who received a Medal of Honor in WWII. He received the medal for his heroism on Iwo Jima.

Woman killed man who fired rifle into party crowd, police say

“Instead of running from the threat, she engaged with the threat and saved several lives last night,” a police officer told media outlets.

Reporter hit by car on live TV, continues report

A reporter was struck by a car during a live TV broadcast in West Virginia Wednesday before she stood up, brushed it off and managed to finish her report.

'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students

A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.

Cash, guns and trucks: West Virginia launches COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.

West Virginia sees largest population decline in US

According to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, West Virginia lost a higher percentage of its residents than any other state in the nation.