THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations' top court in a landmark advisory opinion Wednesday said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to ...
CHARLESTON – The question of whether to require public and private school students to be vaccinated is now before a Raleigh County court after a Kanawha County judge dismissed the case of two parents seeking to require West Virginia health officials to follow state law. In a hearing ...
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Friends and relatives of four University of Idaho students murdered in their rental home by Bryan Kohberger delivered powerful statements of love, anguish and condemnation Wednesday as a judge sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole. "This world ...
PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to award asbestos abatement and demolition contracts for the VanDevender Middle School building. Justice Business Services LLC was awarded the abatement contract, while Jimmie Harper Construction Inc. received the ...
PARKERSBURG – The first reading of an ordinance banning the feeding of animals on city property was approved Tuesday by Parkersburg City Council after two amendments adding stricter guidelines. The amended ordinance passed 6-2, with Councilman Chris Rexroad absent and Councilwoman Wendy Tuck ...
CHARLESTON — Nearly 40 days after devastating flash flooding caused massive damage and claimed the lives of nine people, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday afternoon that a disaster declaration was issued for Ohio and Marion counties. “It is my Great Honor to grant $11.7 Million ...