Tag: West Virginia
Judge postpones lawsuit over opioid prescriptions
A West Virginia judge is postponing a lawsuit against pharmacies and doctors accused of over prescribing pain medication.
WVa lawmakers observe 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage
Various ceremonies were held Monday in commemoration of the 100th anniversary women's suffrage in West Virginia.
Suit dismissed alleging WVa trans teen harassed in bathroom
A judge in West Virginia has dismissed a lawsuit filed on behalf of a transgender male student who said an assistant principal harassed him.
KSP: Man claims he accidental shot himself in Pike County
KSP says an assault case is under investigation after they say a man's story about accidentally shooting himself contains inconsistencies.
Attempted murder suspect wanted in Ashland turns himself in
Police in Ashland are searching for a West Virginia man wanted for attempted murder.
Contract awarded to manage WV foster kids’ health care
Aetna Better Health of West Virginia has been awarded the $200 million contract.
Bill addresses pensions, health care for miners, retirees
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is co-sponsoring a bill with West Virginia's two U.S. senators.
Confiscated vaping pen contaminated with heroin
An underage high school student has been identified as a suspect.
West Virginia woman reunited with wallet lost 15 years ago
Items inside the wallet were a driver's license, a Social Security card and high school photos.
Tim Armstead to become West Virginia chief justice
The court announced the decision Monday following an administrative conference.
West Virginia donates 15,000 blue catfish for Kentucky River
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has given 15,000 blue catfish to boost fish populations in the Kentucky River.
Kentucky-based coal company to close West Virginia facilities
Blackhawk Mining says it's closing three mines and two preparation plants in West Virginia amid weak global coal markets.
Kentucky man charged in crystal meth bust in West Virginia
A Kentucky man and another from Ohio were charged after deputies seized 900 doses of crystal meth, along with pills and scales in West Virginia, according to investigators.
VA investigating patient deaths at West Virginia hospital
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it's investigating allegations of "potential wrongdoing" resulting in multiple patient deaths at a VA hospital in West Virginia.
Police: Ambulance director arrested for narcotics theft
A County ambulance director in West Virginia has been arrested in a narcotics theft investigation.
Lexington-based coal company holding job fair Thursday
Blackhawk Mining, LLC is hosting a job fair Thursday as it looks for experienced underground coal miners.
Harlan County Blackjewel miners caravan to court proceeding
Blackjewel miners are going to caravan to the company's bankruptcy court proceedings in West Virginia on Monday.
Purchase offer for closed Wyoming, West Virginia coal mines
Two coal mines in Wyoming and one in West Virginia owned by a company in bankruptcy could reopen if a judge approves a purchase offer.
Amber Alert: West Virginia 4-year-old girl considered to be in extreme danger
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 4-year-old girl out of West Virginia.
First lady Melania Trump in West Virginia for opioid talk
First lady Melania Trump visited West Virginia to learn how a city at the center of the nation's opioid epidemic is grappling with the crisis.
