West Virginia

Then-Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to the press after voting on the continuing resolution passed by the House earlier in the day on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on September 30, 2023. Last-ditch moves to prevent a government shutdown took a dramatic step forward September 30, 2023, as Democrats overwhelmingly backed an eleventh-hour Republican measure to keep federal funding going for 45 days, albeit with a freeze on aid to Ukraine.

Senator Makes Puzzling New Claim About McConnell’s Health

McConnell’s GOP colleague appeared nervous when asked about his condition.

Vic Verbalaitis

Barrackville Police Department

LAW AND DISORDER

Entire Police Department Fired Over Evidence Room Drama

The town of about 1,300 residents now has no police force.

Martha McHardy

Catalyst Refiners is shown in Nitro, West Virginia.

2 Killed and Others Injured in Chemical Leak Disaster

Officials say toxic gas was released after a chemical spill.

Martha McHardy

Truck Driver Rescued After Dangling 100 Feet Off Highway Bridge

RAPPELLED TO SAFETY

Truck Driver Rescued After Dangling Off Highway Bridge

The terrified driver was saved after a firefighter rappelled off the bridge to save him.

Tom Sanders

A photo illustration of President Donald Trump and National Guard and Sarah Beckstrom.

Trump Gives Jaw-Dropping Answer on Attending Troop’s Funeral

Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was shot and killed in the attack in Washington, D.C.

Janna Brancolini

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a news conference to announce the re-introduction of the Medicare For All Act

Trump Voters in Coal Country Are Becoming Bernie Bros

A new documentary shows Sanders flipping voters in deep Trump country.

Laura Esposito