A total of 53 animals -- including horses, dogs, cats, goats and birds -- were seized from a home in Sandyville, W.Va., during a search Wednesday by Jackson County Sheriff Deputies, Humane Officers, State Livestock Inspectors and volunteers.

Big Ten tournament capsules

Never mind that Michigan State pulled away and won the Big Ten Conference regular-season title by four games after dominating on the road. The last two months could mean little when it comes to the next four days.

West Virginia University is about to watch a legend step out onto Mountaineer Field for last time Saturday night against South Florida. Senior quarterback Patrick White deserves to be honored and sent off as one of the finest players to ever wear the old gold and blue.

OK, so apparently I lived in the nation’s “unhealthiest city” for about 10 years. Feels good to get that, and the 90 or so pounds I put on while a resident of Huntington, W.Va., off my chest.

 Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll died Wednesday from complications resulting from a cancer she was diagnosed with four months ago.

Three Alfred State College students are in the Allegany County jail for what police are calling a prank gone bad.

In the irony of all ironies, George W. Bush and the Republican Party may have had a hand in Barack Obama becoming the Democratic candidate for president and possibly the 44th president of the United States of America. Before we are accused of catapulting any partisan boulders, it should be stated that we mean this in a way that you might not expect, as it has absolutely nothing to do with any shortcomings of the Bush administration.

Newspaper carrier saves woman's life by spotting fire.

Noel Devine helped WVU beat Syracuse Saturday, rushing for a career best 188 yards.

There are high-octane passing offenses of teams such as Texas Tech and Missouri. Then there are teams like Navy and Georgia Tech, who rely on run-heavy offenses to put points on the scoreboard. Then there's West Virginia.

Members of the US WindForce Community Advisory Panel met this week to review wildlife reports and other updates from the proposed Pinnacle wind power project planned for Northeast West Virginia.

An inferno erupted at a home in Honesdale, Pa., on Thursday afternoon, blackening the sky and disrupting the neighborhood calm. All residents reportedly either got out safely or were not home at the time. -- Wayne Independent