Sara Jane Moore, would-be assassin of President Gerald Ford, dies at 95
Sara Jane Moore attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975 in California.
West Virginia flooding kills 4, including 3-year-old, as more reported missing
At least four people have been killed and others remain missing after dangerous flash flooding impacted Wheeling and surrounding communities in West Virginia this weekend.
House fire sparked by golf cart bought just an hour earlier
A house fire in West Virginia is being blamed on a lithium battery-powered golf cart that had been purchased just an hour earlier.
Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton arrested on DUI charge, records show
Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a DUI charge in West Virginia earlier this month, court records showed.
Single-mom waitress in West Virginia gets 'once in a lifetime' tip
A single mother and waitress in West Virginia was stunned when a couple left her a huge tip
Ex-police chief sentenced for paying $100 to rape teen
Larry Clay Jr. was chief of the Gauley Bridge, West Virginia Police Department in 2020 when he reportedly convinced a woman to sell her stepdaughter to him for $100.
Middle school football player dies from head injury; second this week
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
Here are America's 11 most endangered historic places: 2024 list
The sites have a rich history and tradition dating back centuries, but inadequate maintenance and a lack of funding might impact the future of these properties.
WWII soldier's remains found, ending family's 80-year search: 'He's a hero'
The long search for Private First-Class Mose Vance, a World War II soldier from West Virginia, has ended as his remains are found in France.
Man in prison for assaulting his mother now charged with murder of missing daughter
Angele Overstreet was just 3 months old when she was last seen in May 2021.
Rapist who escaped from prison using jet ski is captured, authorities say
Samuel Paul Hartman, 39, was arrested along with his wife, his mother and his mother’s boyfriend.
Extremely overdue book returned 119 years later to Massachusetts library
The library said it's common to get overdue books back 10 or 15 years later - but never 119. The topic of this book was still pretty up and coming for 1904.
Bob Huggins, West Virginia’s basketball coach, resigns hours after drunken driving arrest
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, a month after the university suspended him for three games for using an anti-gay slur while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview.
7-year-old charged with arson after setting parents' house on fire while they slept
The child is accused of intentionally setting the fire while the parents were asleep inside.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
These 1970s CTA cars have gone off the rails — and are for sale — in West Virginia
Ever wanted to own a CTA rail car? Now’s your chance — but you’ll have to leave Chicago.
West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
Watch: Bald eagles, 'branch managers' work together to build nest
Team work makes the dream work during bald eagle nesting season.
Infant dies after being swept away by floodwaters in West Virginia, sheriff says
The body of an 11-week-old boy was found inside the vehicle in an area where as much as 18 feet of water had been reported.