Admiral Dennis Targeting West Virginia Derby

After collecting a breakthrough victory in the inaugural Delaware Derby June 14, 'TDN Rising Star' Admiral Dennis (Constitution) will be pointed to the GIII West Virigina Derby at Mountaineer Aug. 3. The Albaugh Family Stables colorbearer sat much …

Senator Vince Deeds announces re-election bid for West Virginia’s 10th District

RENICK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Senator Vince Deeds has announced his intention to seek re-election to the West Virginia State Senate representing the 10th District in the 2026 election. According to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website, Deeds has filed …

Virginia lottery player wins $348 million Mega Millions jackpot

A lottery player in Virginia won the estimated $348 million Mega Millions jackpot on June 27. The jackpot had last been won on April 18 when a lottery player in Ohio won a $112 million jackpot. A lottery player in Virginia won the estimated $348 million …

Ruby a diamond for West Virginia

During this week’s legislative interim meetings, lawmakers got a glimpse at the drive — and success — of Chelsea Ruby, who was reappointed as cabinet secretary for the Department of Tourism by Gov. Patrick Morrisey after having already served in that …

Senate poised to cut benefits, increase SNAP costs for West Virginia

As the budget reconciliation bill moves through the Senate, West Virginia still faces cuts to a key food support program. The House budget reconciliation proposal cut $300 billion , about 30% from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. …

Day Two at the West Virginia Freedom Festival

West Virginians may have been exposed to measles within past 8 days

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Public health officials believe that West Virginia residents may have been exposed to measles within the last week. The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has been notified of a confirmed case of measles …

Braving the heat at the West Virginia Freedom Festival

LOGAN, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On the second day of the West Virginia Freedom Festival, people in Logan were fighting the heat. “This is the hottest one,” Peggy Mayhorn said. Logan’s Fire Chief Scott Beckett said the city has prepared for the heat wave with local …

Alleged antisemitic Instagram comments by West Virginia lawmaker bring call for investigation

Del. Ian Masters was sworn in to his seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates on Jan. 24 following his appointment by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. (Photo courtesy of WV Legislative Photography) CHARLESTON — Alleged antisemitic comments made by a social media …

Former West Virginia lawmaker pleads guilty to indecent exposure

Michael Maroney (Photo Provided) MOUNDSVILLE — Former West Virginia Sen. Michael Maroney pleaded guilty Wednesday to an indecent exposure charge from an August incident in Glen Dale. Maroney, appearing with his attorney Martin Sheehan, entered the plea …