West Virginia filmmaker turns state’s history of extraction into monster movie ‘Dark Hollow’

ELKINS, W.Va. — Filmmaker Daniel Byers grew up in West Virginia, repeatedly transformed by industries seeking the value of its mountains. In his new horror movie, Dark Hollow, that history becomes more literal: a monster emerges from a coal mine. The …

ACLU-WV sues West Virginia officials

CHARLESTON -- Making good on its notice provided to state and local officials last month, the West Virginia chapter of the ACLU filed a lawsuit Friday to spur changes to the formula that distributes tax dollars to West Virginia’s 55 county school systems …

Highlights: Cyclones lose offensive battle against No. 10 West Virginia

AMES — The Cyclones lost 2-0 in a defensive battle against No. 10 West Virginia on Sunday, starting conference play winless after three straight losses. The Cyclones dropped to 4-5-2 on the season, while remaining 0-3-0 in the Big 12. The Mountaineers …

Why is West Virginia in the Gift Shop Business?

A recent legislative audit of the state’s Department of Arts, Culture and History — now under the purview of the West Virginia Department of Tourism — makes finding an upside a stretch, to say the least. An optimist might say, “It could have been worse.” …

Cyclones lose defensive battle against ranked West Virginia

AMES — The Cyclones punched above their weight class in a stout defensive showing, losing 0-2 to the Mountaineers Sunday. Iowa State has a few days to recuperate before they face Utah (3-5-2) at home on Thursday. From the jump, neither team wanted to make …

Living on $205 a Month for Groceries: Why Retirees Are Flocking to West Virginia

Retirement may be the time to slow down, but figuring out where your money will stretch furthest can require some serious planning. A new 2026 ranking shows that some of the country’s most affordable places for retirees aren’t necessarily the destinations …

Eric Morris: Oklahoma State ‘Got Over the Hump’ in 41-24 Win at West Virginia

Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris saw more than a second-half comeback in the Cowboys’ road win Saturday night. He saw a team learning how to handle distractions, withstand a difficult environment and play complementary football when the game demanded it …

Toyota West Virginia celebrates 30 years of making auto drivetrains in Putnam County

Iowa State and West Virginia meet in Big 12 play

West Virginia (3-1) at Iowa State (2-2), Oct. 3 at 12 p.m. EDT. Opening Line: Iowa State by 1.5. Against the spread: Iowa State 2-2, West Virginia 2-2. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser …

Soccer falls to Houston, No. 10 West Virginia

Iowa State (4-4-2, 0-2 Big 12) lost its second-straight Big 12 road game Thursday, falling 2-1 at Houston’s (6-1-3, 2-0 Big 12) Carl Lewis International Complex.The Cyclones led 1-0 at halftime after midfielder Lucy Froitzheim, a transfer from Florida, …