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One of the final executives charged in the 2014 chemical spill that contaminated West Virginia’s biggest drinking water supply has pleaded guilty. In federal court Tuesday in Charleston, former Freedom Industries executive Dennis Farrell...

After initially defending a decision to award a $7.6 million West Virginia Lottery building renovation project to a contractor that didn’t submit the lowest bid, state officials now say they made serious errors. The...

A man is recovering from burns today after a gas line exploded Monday in Putnam County. It happened Monday afternoon near Winfield, and dispatchers said two men were working on the line when something...

The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association has about 200 dogs under its roof right now, available for adoption, and they’re offering dogs for five bucks starting today. Executive Director Chelsea Staley says you can adopt dogs...

A fallen Marine who walked 400 miles to re-enlist in the Vietnam War has had a bridge named after him. The dedication ceremony was held in Welch for the Lance Cpl. Julius C. “Corky”...

A deposition by ex-Freedom Industries executive Dennis Farrell says Eastman Chemical never told him its chemical could corrode tanks. Farrell said he called to warn West Virginia American Water to close its water pump...

Attorneys for former coal executive Don Blankenship are pressing for documents related to the deadly Upper Big Branch Mine explosion in 2010. They want the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration to turn over...

A citizen group wants money from Freedom Industries leaders. People Concerned About Chemical Safety asked a judge for restitution from Freedom officials who are convicted or plead guilty to crimes related to the January...

Boone County’s prosecuting attorney has told the county’s ambulance authority director to pay back a $103,000 personal loan or face possible ethics charges. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports Randy Lengyel used the money to enhance...