Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,532 in the week ending January 18,

Earlier this month, a dozen freshmen made their way to West Virginia as early enrollees to participate in winter workouts and spring football. Now, those new players have jersey numbers, which were posted on the team's official website.

When you don't bring it, you're probably going to lose in the Big 12 Conference, regardless of who you're playing. From top to bottom, it's one of the most comp

Despite Iowa State ’s 64-57 loss at then-unranked West Virginia, the Cyclones moved down just one spot. While Alabama, Florida and Tennessee stayed put, Michigan State (16-2) and Houston (14-3) made significant jumps.

The James Beard Foundation named two chefs with West Virginia ties among 2025 semifinalist nominees for James Beard Awards, a prestigious honor for the culinary

Basheer Jihad scored 17 points, freshman Jayden Quaintance had 15 points and 12 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season, and Arizona State beat No. 23 West Virginia 65-57.

He reportedly made visits to West Virginia and Missouri and received interest from Kansas State and Oklahoma State, according to 247sports. Hill announced his commitment to Wisconsin on X.

Brakefield met Brandon Hill, who was his prep school coach's nephew, eight years ago and treats him like a brother

BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 West Virginia visits Arizona after JJ Quinerly scored 29 points in West Virginia's 89-59 win against the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Wildcats have gone 8-4 at home. Arizona is fifth in the Big 12 with 35.1 points per game in the paint led by Isis Beh averaging 10.0.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has introduced a Backyard Brawl Czar to lead his administration’s economic competition against surrounding states. Morrisey is actually referring to the position as director of West Virginia’s energy, infrastructure and competitiveness effort.

Climate change is in the headlines. From the chill of northern Alaska to the heat of Arizona, here are the coldest and warmest cities in each U.S. state.

Virginia was one of 12 divided state governments at the start of 2025 legislative sessions. A state government trifecta occurs when one political party holds the governor's office, a majority in the state Senate, and a majority in the state House. For more ...