News from 2024
New Supreme Court clerk says he's settling into job
CHARLESTON — The new West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals clerk says his first month on the job has been a great experience so far.
2024 Law Day Contest for WV Students
The annual Law Day Contest for West Virginia students is now accepting submissions.
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets February Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in February to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Jenkins becomes general counsel for Ramaco Resources
LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins is the new General Counsel for Ramaco Resources.
Biden's LNG export pause must meet a strong response
CHARLESTON – In yet another astonishing move by the Biden administration, federal regulators are now placing a pause on Liquified Natural Gas, or LNG, exports leaving the United States to countless buyers around the world.
Couple blames man's cancer on water contaminated with C8
CHARLETSON – A Mason County couple says the husband's cancer was caused by water contaminated with C8.
Bailey campaign pulls in more than $150K at kickoff fundraiser
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey’s re-election campaign brought in more than $150,000 at its kickoff fundraising event.
Justice calls on Biden to cease war on West Virginia by federal agencies
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice says enough is enough, calling on the Biden Administration to cease the war being waged by his federal agencies against West Virginia.
Morrisey writes letter opposing Biden's pick to lead EPA air office
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is opposing President Joe Biden's pick to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's air office.
Estate sues after man was electrocuted on the job
The estate of Michael David Thornsbury II has filed a lawsuit against several entities following his death due to electrocution while on the job. The suit was filed in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, by Lara Thornsbury, the administratrix of the deceased's estate.
Woman sues after slipping on black ice in Lowe's parking lot
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman says she was injured when she slipped on black ice in the Lowe's parking lot.
Two lawsuits say contractor unjustly enriched, negligent
CHARLESTON — Two lawsuits have been filed against a Kanawha County contractor for construction in a subdivision.
Attorney General Morrisey Warns Job Seekers to Watch Out for Employment Scams
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging job seekers to exercise caution when looking for employment opportunities to pay off those holiday purchases.
Kentucky bill to make U.S. citizenship a voting requirement passes House
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A proposed constitutional amendment that would require U.S. citizenship to vote in Kentucky elections has passed the state House of Representatives.
Federal judge orders default judgment in Dunbar police brutality case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has entered a default judgment in a Dunbar police brutality lawsuit after none of the defendants filed an answer to the complaint.
Morrisey urges Biden to ‘support rather than obstruct’ Texas push to secure border
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey wrote a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to allow Texas’s efforts to secure portions of the U.S. border with Mexico to continue.
Woman sues after falling at Kanawha PSD office
CHARLESTON – A Cabin Creek woman has sued after falling at a local public service district office.
Man says Jeep he purchased was defective
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says a Jeep he purchased was defective.
W.Va. joins AWS Tech Alliance to create tech pipeline for rural communities
CHARLESTON — Earlier this month, West Virginia became the fourth state to join Amazon Web Services Skills to Job Tech Alliance and the only state so far to focus its development on the tech pipeline to rural communities.
New prosecutor joins U.S. Attorney’s Office in Clarksburg
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has added a new prosecutor to its Clarksburg location.