The Railyard Event & Conference Center targets July opening in downtown Elkins

A man was arrested for strangulation after police responded to an incident at Zickefoose Trailer Park. The criminal complaint alleges he knocked the victim to the ground and choked her before a neighbor called 911.

WVU research across 1,618 rural U.S. counties finds that self-employed women are linked to wage-and-salary job growth, making them a powerful driver of rural economic success.

A Little Birch man faces attempted murder and other charges after allegedly shooting another man early Tuesday at a residence on Old Turnpike Road in Braxton County, police said.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed an agreement with the West Virginia National Guard and Glenville State University offering a 20% tuition discount for eligible Guard members, honorably discharged veterans, and their immediate families pursuing online Criminal Justice degrees.

West Virginia earned a B- on the 2026 Maternal Mental Health Report Card, jumping from a D- in 2023 as the state expands screening, training and access to care.

Glenna Jean Morgan, 79, of Buckhannon, WV, died June 13, 2026, at Holbrook’s Healthcare Center. She was a homemaker and sports enthusiast who cherished her family, especially her two grandsons.