MADISON, W.Va. (WOWK)– As West Virginia celebrates its history and birthday, the town of Madison is celebrating the Mountain State’s strong tradition of coal mining. Just a few miles away from the ...

In 2023, dirty mine water gushed out of the ground behind James Christian's home, flooding his yard in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Sinkholes formed, a strong sulfur-like odor lingered in the air ...

For the second month in a row, I find myself writing about a sham press conference held under our golden dome in Charleston.

Coal mining is alluring for many in rural West Virginia, not for money alone. GLEN DANIEL, W.Va., April 7, 2010— -- Charlie Athey sobbed Tuesday night as he stood before friends and family at a ...

MATEWAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum in Mingo County is dedicated to preserving the labor history. From the Matewan Massacre to the Battle of Blair Mountain, the museum works to ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – The West Virginia Coal Association is praising the passage of the massive budget bill passed by Congress on Thursday, however, not every coal mining organization is on board ...

State and local leaders gathered at the West Virginia State Capitol lower rotunda Monday afternoon to highlight the Trump ...

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. -- Many West Virginians are feeling a renewed sense of hope after President Donald Trump issued new executive orders this month aimed at reviving an energy source that has long ...

A new push by the Trump administration for more coal production is getting mixed reviews in West Virginia, where the majority of electricity is produced by coal and expensive for many residents.