The coal industry once provided more than half of U.S. electricity production. But it has been in steep decline for decades ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – In honor of Arbor Day, a new tree is taking root in Kanawha County. Community members in the Wertz ...

Dozens of people have died in West Virginia’s jails and prison, which are nearly full. Lawmakers spent the session passing ...

The shooting happened in the 2400 block of Collis Avenue in Highlawn. The reported crime happened on Sunday, April 27, around ...

A West Virginia couple that received the maximum sentences for abusing their adopted children are seeking to appeal their ...

This lovely, leafy city is filled with fun things to do. Many people say that West Virginia’s capital city feels more like a ...

Company executives cited complications, including disruption of a multi-million dollar grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired ...

Ever wondered which hidden natural gems in West Virginia deserve your time and gas money? These 10 underrated state parks offer amazing adventures and jaw-dropping scenery that ma ...

The memorial bell in the park has a solemn beauty to it. It stands as a reminder of those who came before us. This park is home to the last old-growth forest of its kind in West Virginia. Some of ...

A man was arrested in after crashing a car into an abandoned home in Kanawha County Saturday afternoon, authorities say.The ...

Wahama’s senior class of Payton Staats, Kalyn Christian, Kate Reynolds, Elissa Hoffman, Phoebe Richardson and Zoie Mayes ...