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Olympics July 9

Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton in denial after failing field sobriety tests in DUI arrest, video shows

Police bodycam footage showed Mary Lou Retton's DUI arrest in West Virginia, where the Olympic gymnastics legend failed sobriety tests before being cuffed.

Olympics July 8

Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton's DUI mugshot comes out months after arrest

Mary Lou Retton's mugshot was released after a May DUI charge in West Virginia for which she took full responsibility and entered a no-contest plea

Opinion July 8

Supreme Court agrees to hear our women’s sports cases

The Supreme Court will hear arguments from female athletes challenging males in women's sports, as they advocate for protecting opportunities and safety for future generations of women.

Sports July 3

Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports

The Supreme Court decided Thursday to review state bans on transgender athletes participating in public school sports.

Elections July 2

‘Crisis brewing’ in Trump Country as hospitals shutter at alarming rate, top ER doc warns

Healthcare crisis impacts rural America as emergency rooms struggle with unpaid services, overcrowding and staff safety issues, while federal officials consider potential solutions

VIDEO June 27

Nationwide injunctions 'endanger' public perception of the court, West Virginia AG says

West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey fires back at backlash against the Supreme Court's ruling limiting nationwide injunctions on 'The Story.'

State And Local June 16

AG leading suit against NY effort to punish energy firms for climate change warns of major repercussions

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey warns New York and Vermont laws imposing billions in climate liabilities would have devastating economic impacts.

Politics June 14

Governors warn anti-Trump 'No Kings' protesters against becoming violent: 'You're going to get arrested'

Republican governors take firm stance against anticipated unrest during President Donald Trump's commemoration of Army's 250th anniversary.

Republicans June 5

‘Climate cult’ on notice as lawmakers push to let feds hop blue-state roadblocks to ‘US energy dominance'

Legislation backed by 37 lawmakers aims to lower energy costs by preventing states from blocking interstate energy projects.

Food June 4

Mobile teaching kitchens roll out in West Virginia to fight state's high obesity rate

West Virginia launches mobile teaching kitchens and hiking trails under Gov. Morrisey's Make America Healthy Again initiative to reduce obesity and diabetes, plus promote wellness.

West Virginia May 28

West Virginia gov vows to protect women's sports as trans athlete competes for girls' state championship

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey vowed to protect women's sports as a transgender athlete participated in girls state track and field championships.

Olympics May 27

Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton arrested on DUI charge, records show

Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested in West Virginia earlier this month on a DUI charge, according to court records.

Travel May 16

Angler shatters previous fish state record by reeling in black crappie

A record-breaking 17.7-inch black crappie caught by Jerry Porter at East Lynn Lake highlights West Virginia's third fish record of 2025. The freshwater fish weighed 3.6 pounds.

Great Outdoors May 12

Lucky anglers break two state fishing records on same day: 'Dedication and passion'

Two fishermen in West Virginia set records on the same day after they caught a record-breaking redhorse sucker and a redear sunfish, as announced by WVDNR officials.

Opinion May 2

DAVID MARCUS: How I stumbled on the secret to overcoming political division in today's fractious USA

Ultimately, a friend is not the person who can tell you what you want to hear. Anyone can do that. It is the person who can question your judgment.

Health April 24

This simple outdoor activity can improve Americans' health, says governor

West Virginia has launched a "Mountaineer Mile" in an effort to get Americans outside and moving to increase physical and mental health. The state has been a leader in pushing for MAHA initiatives.

Politics April 11

Babydog Justice makes Energy Committee debut as Sen Jim Justice talks Trump, coal and grid reform

Sen. Jim Justice backed Trump’s latest energy executive order during a Senate hearing — while Babydog charmed lawmakers and reminded them to smile.

VIDEO April 8

Babydog 'not up for auction' at Senate Agriculture hearing

Babydog, the English bulldog of Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., made a surprise appearance at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, charming attendees and senators. (@BabydogJustice via X)

Politics March 30

RFK Jr talks Kennedy history on first trip as HHS chief, inspires gov to order ‘Mountaineer Mile’ for ‘MAHA'

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Gov. Patrick Morrisey last week to announce a first in the nation ban on food dyes, and talk Kennedy history.

Health March 29

RFK Jr dares governor of America's fattest state to do regular public weigh-ins

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is looking to make all of America healthy, and he's starting with the country's most obese state — and its governor.

MAHA March 28

'Food is medicine' takes shape as RFK Jr. praises school menu changes in West Virginia

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey in a vow to help "Make America Healthy Again." MAHA advocate Calley Means discussed the significance of the moment.

Politics March 28

Babydog bridges 'pawtisan' divide in the Senate on social media: 'She knows no political bias'

Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., suggested to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital that Babydog ought to be moderating "spending discussions around here" given her popularity on Capitol Hill.

Politics March 28

RFK Jr. backs work mandates, waivers for food benefits program in red state as part of MAHA mission

West Virginia GOP Gov. Patrick Morrisey and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke together at a school in Martinsburg as part of the MAHA push.

Opinion March 26

DAVID MARCUS: It’s all aid, no wokeness in Trump’s West Virginia flood response

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital columnist and West Virginia resident David Marcus says President Trump's FEMA is getting the job done after severe flooding, and doing it with a low-key, effective approach.

West Virginia March 26

West Virginia passes first-of-its-kind law banning food dyes and preservatives; Gov cites MAHA movement

West Virginia will begin prohibiting certain synthetic dyes and additives used in food items, the most comprehensive effort to combat harmful food ingredients at the state level.

West Virginia March 12

Riley Gaines opens up on getting a law to ban trans athletes from women's locker rooms named after her

Riley Gaines opened up on the experience of seeing a law named after her signed in West Virginia amid her mission to protect women from trans athletes.

Politics March 12

‘Riley Gaines Act’ signed: WV governor inspired by 14-year-old shot-putter who refused to compete against male

West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey was joined by lawmakers as well as Riley Gaines for the signing of the Riley Gaines Act.

Politics February 22

Coal still key to US energy dominance, says West Virginia governor

West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey touted the Mountain State's coal infrastructure as the unsung key to battling China in energy dominance.

Opinion February 12

DAVID MARCUS: Democrats sow DOGE hysteria in smalltown West Virginia

Columnist David Marcus ventures to Parkersburg, W. Va., home of the federal Bureau of Fiscal Service, where some locals fear for their jobs.

New York February 6

New York 'polluters pay' law backcharging oil, gas companies faces Republican AGs' lawsuit: 'Devastating'

FIRST ON FOX: In one of his first major moves, newly-elected West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is suing New York over the state's new "devastating" law that retroactively charges energy companies billions of dollars for pollution from 2000 to 2018.