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Guardians of Greenbrier West wrestlers file another lawsuit related to hotel rapes
BECKLEY – Guardians of two Greenbrier West High School wrestlers have filed a second lawsuit related to their sons’ alleged rapes by other team members during a stay at a Raleigh County hotel.
Woman says she was raped by male inmate at regional jail
CHARLESTON – A Mingo County woman says she was raped by a male inmate while incarcerated at a regional jail facility.
Estate blames Mon Health, Vandalia Health for man's death
CHARLESTON – The widow of Tucker County man blames Mon Health and Vandalia Health for his death.
Woman blames doctor, CAMC for injuries during procedure
CHARLESTON – A Lincoln County woman says she was severely injured during a botched medical procedure.
Citizen-only voting resolution unanimously passes state Senate
CHARLESTON – A resolution that would amend the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in West Virginia elections unanimously has passed the state Senate.
McCuskey joins group supporting Trump in case against Venezuelan gang
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is part of a coalition of 27 attorneys general in defending the Trump administration’s recent actions to combat the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Democrats condemn bill that would trim timeframe for child sexual abuse lawsuits
CHARLESTON – A House of Delegates bill would change the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse civil lawsuits.
Citizen-only voting resolution moves ahead in W.Va. Senate
CHARLESTON – A resolution that would amend the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in state elections now is moving quickly.
McCuskey leads USSC brief challenging D.C. high-capacity magazine and assault weapons ban
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey’s office is leading a coalition of 26 attorneys general asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a challenge of a District of Columbia ban on high-capacity magazine and assault weapons.
W.Va. SOS applauds Trump order regarding election integrity
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner said he supports President Donald Trump’s recent signing of an executive order regarding voting rights.
Man accuses Alpha Technologies of wrongful termination, wage and benefit violations
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is accusing a Hurricane-based business of wrongful termination, not paying his entire commission and for not notifying him of COBRA benefits.
Landowner appeals EPA Clean Waters Act ruling to Fourth Circuit
RICHMOND, Virginia – A West Virginia landowner is appealing a federal court ruling he says allowed the Environmental Protection Agency to unlawfully enforce the Clean Water Act.
Citizen-only voting resolutions awaiting action in W.Va. Legislature
CHARLESTON – With just more than two weeks remaining in the 2025 west Virginia legislative session, two resolutions that would amend the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in state elections are languishing in committee.
Justices say state judge shouldn't have granted new trial in fracking pipeline case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has reversed a 2022 ruling by a Fayette Circuit Court judge who had set aside a jury verdict in a fracking pipeline case.
Nail tech sues after Cabell deputy TASERed her at salon
HUNTINGTON – A nail technician has sued Cabell County officials after she was shot with a TASER by a sheriff’s deputy in her salon.
BlackRock, other investment firms want bulk of coal lawsuit dismissed
CHARLESTON – Three of the world’s largest institutional investment firms have filed a motion to dismiss most claims against them by Texas, West Virginia and eight other states for actions regarding the coal market.
Supreme Court suspends Harris's law license for two years
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has suspended the law license of a Wheeling attorney for two years.
Woman blames foster care system for autistic son's drowning
PARKERSBURG – A Ripley woman blames the state foster care system for her three-year-old autistic son’s drowning death.
Chamber pushes back at Stuart's business legislation comments
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is taking umbrage with comments from the chairman of the state Senate Judiciary Committee who criticized its efforts to push business legislation.
Plaintiffs dismiss lawsuit against former Raleigh Co. circuit clerk
BECKLEY – A civil lawsuit accusing a former Raleigh County official of harassment, discrimination and retaliation has been dismissed.