NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners took the next step Thursday in transitioning operations of the county’s animal shelter to the Jefferson County Humane Society. As part of their regular meeting, commissioners unanimously approved a lease and operating agreement with the JCHS ...

CHARLESTON — Today will mark day 24 of the federal government shutdown due to disagreements in the U.S. Senate over continuing funding resolutions between Republicans and Democrats, with the impasse likely to continue until at least the beginning of November. The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday ...

CHARLESTON — West Virginia took the next step in its Mobile ID program by making it available through Apple Wallet. Gov. Patrick Morrisey — joined by officials with the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles, and members of the Legislature — announced ...

CHARESTON — U.S. Sen. Jim Justice said his most recent federal issues will work themselves out as they have time and time again. Speaking during a virtual briefing with reporters from Capitol Hill Thursday morning, Justice – the former Republican governor of West Virginia - acknowledged ...

WHEELING — West Virginia Northern Community College’s Emergency Medical Services Professions–Paramedic program has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. This recognition, effective Sept. 19, affirms that WVNCC’s Paramedic ...

STEUBENVILLE — Freebird Raceway at Friendship Park is just weeks away from ceasing operations permanently. The all-volunteer Friendship Park board voted earlier this week not to renew the drag strip’s lease, despite an outpouring of support from the racing community and local business ...