2 Things Willie Fritz Talked About in Houston vs. West Virginia Press Conference

After Houston’s monumental win, coach Willie Fritz is beginning to gain national respect for what he has done for his program in a short time span.  Hours after

Ross Hodge is West Virginia's fourth coach in four seasons and has a tall task with a rebuilt roster

The Mountaineers have their fourth coach in four seasons and they have undergone a roster overhaul under Ross Hodge, who was hired after Darian DeVries left for Indiana after one season. Hodge went 46-24 in two seasons as coach at North Texas.

MAP: How many West Virginians will lose SNAP if the government doesn’t reopen?

Over 40 million Americans could lose access to federal food assistance Saturday if the government shutdown continues into November.

Head Start programs stay operational in West Virginia, despite shutdown concerns

West Virginia's Head Start programs remain operational during the government shutdown thanks to varying funding schedules.
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West Virginia braces for disruption of food assistance benefits

Federal officials announced within the past few days that benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will not be available Nov. 1, affecting 42 million Americans.

Former West Virginia Head Wrestling Coach Indicted on Seven Charges

Travis Francisco, who previously served as the head wrestling coach at Princeton Senior High School, was indicted by a grand jury in Mercer County on seven charges, WOAY.com reports. Those charges include sexual contact against a student by a school employee, sexual abuse in the third degree and sexual assault in the third degree.
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West Virginia Secretary of State visits Wood County high schools to talk voter registration

West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner visited two Wood County schools to raise awareness about voter registration for teenagers ahead of the 2026 elections.

West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America on Oct. 27, 2025

Big lottery wins around the U.S. include a lucky lottery ticketholder in California who won a $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in December 2024. See more big winners here. And if you do end up cashing a jackpot, here’s what experts say to do first.

US appeals court overturns West Virginia landmark opioid lawsuit decision

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a landmark decision in West Virginia that had rejected attempts by an opioid-ravaged area to be compensated by U.S. drug distributors for a influx of prescription pain pills into the region.

West Virginia ranks dead last in best states to find a job, study says

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia ranks 50th in WalletHub’s 2025 report on the best and worst states for jobs. The report highlights growing concerns about the state’s job market, as unemployment
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