Three West Virginia resorts ranked among best in U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Top travel destinations in West Virginia are once again receiving national recognition, with three of the state’s premier resorts named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Advertisement The Greenbrier,...

Tax extension deadline is coming up this week despite government shutdown

Despite the government shutdown, some taxpayers will need to file their returns soon(Image: Getty) Despite the government shutdown causing delays in areas like Social Security, there won’t be a grace period for the tax extension deadline....

‘We’re going to win West Virginia’

WVU enrollment and the Association of American Universities (AAU) were at the forefront of University President Michael Benson’s first State of the University address before a Faculty Senate meeting Monday. He highlighted his ongoing “Welcome Home...

Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7.5-year sentence

CHICAGO — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to a West Virginia federal prison on Monday to begin his 7 ½-year sentence for public corruption — nearly 600 miles away from his native Chicago and the state he spent decades...

Senate Rating Change: Maine Moves from Leans Republican to Toss-up

KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE — Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) entered the Maine Senate race on Tuesday morning, giving Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) a more proven potential challenger even as other Democrats are seeking the nomination. — We are moving the...

Madigan reports to West Virginia prison

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once one of the most powerful politicians in the state, surrendered Monday to a minimum-security federal prison camp in West Virginia. 🗞️ Plus: A Skokie synagogue...

Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated With Fewer Opioid Overdose Deaths

Jurisdictions that adopt adult-use marijuana legalization laws experience declines in opioid overdose deaths, according to data published recently in the Southern Economic Journal. Researchers affiliated with West Virginia University, Angelo State...

State GOP taking applications for 7th Senatorial District vacancy through Wednesday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Republican Party is looking to fill the opening in the seventh Senatorial District that came open when Mike Stuart resigned. Sen. Mike Stuart Stuart resigned last Thursday after he was confirmed as the new...

Lawsuit Filed Challenging West Virginia's Ban on Certain Food Dyes and Additives

Technician Heather Browning pours a liquid color sample into a smaller container to be shipped to a customer at Sensient Technologies Corp., a color additive manufacturing company, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)...

Despite Government Shut Down, Gov. Morrisey Says Highly Anticipated Bridge Day Event will Take Place

Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia plans to extend its donor agreement with the National Park Service so that New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is fully operational for Bridge Day (Saturday, Oct. 18). The...

Lawsuit filed challenging West Virginia’s ban on certain food dyes, additives

CHARLESTON — A national trade group representing businesses that manufacture food dyes is taking West Virginia to court over its new law banning certain food dyes, additives and preservatives. The International Association of Color Manufacturers...

International group sues W.Va. health, educatio…

CHARLESTON — The International Association of Color Manufacturers is suing West Virginia health and school leaders over a new state law that bans certain artificial food dyes from being included in food items sold in school lunches. The group is...

Here’s to your health, West Virginia!

Last week, I covered the final two days of permanent injunction hearings to block a June directive from the West Virginia Board of Education to county boards of education to continue to enforce the state’s compulsory vaccine law and not accept...

West Virginia doctor elected to national medical leadership role

HURRICANE, W.Va. (WTAP) - A West Virginia family physician has been elected to one of the most prestigious leadership positions in family medicine. Dr. Tracy Hendershot of Mineral Wells was selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the...

Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 ½-year sentence

Article Summary Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun serving his 7 ½-year prison sentence Monday after reporting to a West Virginia federal prison. The longtime Democratic politician is appealing his corruption conviction, but...

West Virginia National Guard troops plan to leave D.C. in November

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia National Guard may be returning home soon, as a target date has now been set for troops to withdraw from the nation’s capital. In August, West Virginia sent approximately 300-400 National Guard personnel...

West Virginia food dye ban faces first legal challenge

West Virginia’s pioneering ban on six synthetic food dyes is under legal challenge from the International Association of Colour Manufacturers. The law, supported by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as part of the “Make America Healthy Again”...

West Virginia drug bust nets fentanyl, cash, one arrest

BELINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – As part of an ongoing narcotics investigation in Belington, local authorities executed a search warrant in Elkins on the evening of October 11, 2025. Patrolman T. L. Cooper of the Belington Police Department worked with...

Color Additive Industry Sues West Virginia Over New Ban on Synthetic Food Dyes

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) has filed a federal lawsuit challenging West Virginia’s new law banning several FDA-approved synthetic food colorings, calling the measure unconstitutional...

West Virginia high school placed on precautionary lockdown after verbal threat

MINGO COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mingo Central High School has been placed on a precautionary lockdown Monday after officials received a verbal threat, according to the Mingo County Board of Education. Law enforcement officers are on site and...