The Latest Breaking News from West Virginia

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on transgender athlete bans

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Tuesday over the legality of state bans on transgender athletes in women and girls’ sports.

Roll Call · Jan 12

Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last

Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last

The Independent UK · Jan 11

Trump Student Loan Row: 1,000 Borrowers Warned of Wage Garnishments in January

Trump administration resumes wage garnishments for defaulted student loan borrowers starting January 2026. 1,000 notices issued first week; up to 15% of paychecks at risk.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

Tim Pool Claims Car 'Opened Fire' on His Property in 'Terrifying' Incident

Conservative podcaster Tim Pool claims a vehicle opened fire on his West Virginia property Friday night, an attack he credits his armed guards for stopping.

International Business Times UK · Dec 6, 2025

National guard member wounded in DC attack is ‘slowly healing’, says West Virginia governor

Andrew Wolfe was shot in the head on 26 November, while Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2025

West Virginia National Guard member who survived DC shooting is slowly healing, governor says

The West Virginia National Guard member who survived last week’s shooting in Washington is slowly healing

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

Driver stuck in truck dangling off icy bridge saved in dramatic rescue

A truck driver was rescued after his cab dangled over an icy bridge for hours following a crash in West Virginia early Tuesday (2 December).

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Trump invites families of national guard members who were shot to White House

President plans to honor Sarah Beckstrom, who was fatally shot, as well as Andrew Wolfe, who is in critical condition

The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2025

West Virginia high school remembers slain National Guard member as caring and willing to help

Mourners gathered at a small West Virginia high school have remembered a National Guard member fatally shot last week as a caring and positive person who wanted to help others

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025

Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington

West Virginia communities and officials are honoring two members of the state's National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C., this week, lauding their dedication to serving their country

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025