Bill looks to stop students from using phones, earbuds in West Virginia classrooms

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate is looking to ban student cell phone use in the classroom. The bill—which the West Virginia Legislature website said was requested by Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV)—would not allow …

Sides leads No. 14 Kansas State against No. 18 West Virginia after 21-point outing

Kansas State Wildcats (24-3, 12-2 Big 12) at West Virginia Mountaineers (20-5, 10-4 Big 12) Morgantown, West Virginia; Monday, 2 p.m. EST × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmq~ …

West Virginia lawmakers wrap up first week of legislative session

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The West Virginia Senate and the House of Delegates have more direction now that the executive budget has been presented to the full body. Just three days in and both chambers as well as their committees have been hard at work on …

West Virginia Governor declares State of Emergency amid flooding

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency amid heavy rains and flooding in Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties. Morrisey sent out the …

West Virginia bill would allow kids to be exempt from classes mentioning gender identity, sexual orientation

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A new bill introduced in the West Virginia House would let parents deny sending their child to classes or programs mentioning “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” in public schools. If House Bill 2071 becomes a law, a parent …

West Virginia coin collector gives two cents after Trump puts stop to penny production

MILTON, WV (WOWK) – On Sunday, President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. Mint facilities to cease producing pennies. President Trump said that the cost of production was much too high to justify continuing production. 13 News spoke with Edward Perry, the …

Gov. Morrisey declares State of Emergency in 10 West Virginia counties

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency in 10 West Virginia counties due to heavy rains and flooding. The affected counties include Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, …

West Virginia falls short in 74-71 overtime loss at Baylor

West Virginia falls short in 74-71 overtime loss at Baylor

For the second time in as many games, West Virginia came up just short with a chance to significantly enhance its postseason resume.  Four days following a four-point home loss to BYU in which the Mountaineers were outscored by 10 over the final 6-plus …

West Virginia Baylor Basketball

Frankfort, IN (46041) Today A wintry mix this evening will transition to mainly snow overnight. Low 26F. Winds N at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precip 90%. 1 to 3 inches of snow and ice expected.. Tonight A wintry mix this evening will transition to mainly …