OAK HILL, W.Va. (AP) — Deep in the hills of West Virginia, coal mining and the dangers that come with it have been a part of families’ lives for generations. Death and tragedy are woven into history, ...

West Virginia will receive more than $13.7 million in mandatory federal funding this fiscal year to reclaim abandoned coal ...

— Today marks 20 years since a high profile mining accident claimed two lives in Logan County. An underground fire on the mine’s conveyer belt broke out on the night of January 19th at Massey Energy ...

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 ...

Federal and state officials are investigating a fatal mining accident in southwestern Pennsylvania that killed a 34-year-old ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The body of a coal miner was found early Thursday in a mine that flooded in southern West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

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 ...

A crane crew moved a nearly 50-ton fireless steam locomotive and a 20-ton coal shuttle car into place in the state Capitol ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The body of a coal miner was found early Thursday in a mine that flooded in southern West ...