If you were planning to put off your Christmas shopping until the absolute last moment possible, you may find yourself driving through empty parking lots on Christmas Day. https://www.wvnstv.com/top-stories/list-which-stores-are-open-for-christmas-eve-christmas-day-2025/ 

Video shared by the USGS shows mud spraying up and out from the Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park about midway between park favorites Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic. https://www.wvnstv.com/outdoors-wildlife/watch-muddy-eruption-at-yellowstones-black-diamond-pool-captured-on-video/ 

Betty Reid Soskin, beloved former Bay Area park ranger, has died. She was 104.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/betty-reid-soskin-oldest-national-park-service-ranger-dies-at-104/

Barry Manilow took to Instagram on Monday to reveal he's been recently diagnosed with lung cancer.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/barry-manilow-reveals-lung-cancer-diagnosis/

The Mercer County Courthouse will be closed in observance of Christmas. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/mercer-county/mercer-county-courthouse-to-close-for-christmas/ 

A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in the Mountain State, and the Powerball jackpot reached $1.6 billion ahead of Monday's drawing. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/powerball-jackpot-grows-to-1-6-billion/ 

During the holiday season, more than one million transactions are expected on the West Virginia Turnpike. https://www.wvnstv.com/ask-the-expert/travel/more-than-a-million-transactions-expected-during-the-holiday-season-on-the-west-virginia-turnpike/ 

The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released more details on an accident that killed a West Virginia Coal miner last week.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/wyoming-county/msha-identifies-miner-killed-in-wyoming-county/

A man suspected of shoplifting from a Walmart in Ohio pulled a gun and attempted to shoot an officer in the store's loss prevention office. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/video-walmart-shoplifting-suspect-is-disarmed-after-appearing-to-pull-gun-on-officer/ 

The woman caught embracing her boss on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert, says she’s been harassed since a clip of the incident went viral. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/woman-from-viral-coldplay-jumbotron-video-speaks-out-i-made-a-bad-decision/ 

The West Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious this winter following a string of wrecks involving state vehicles. https://www.wvnstv.com/ask-the-expert/travel/pay-attention-wvdot-urges-caution-after-week-of-wrecks/ 

West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack unveiled updates to the ABLE savings plans in celebration of the program's 11th anniversary. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/wv-treasurer-pack-enhances-able-savings-plans-to-commemorate-11th-anniversary/ 

Records from Ohio University indicate that Brian Smith, the school's former football coach, was fired, in part, for an affair with an undergraduate student. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/ohio-university-football-coach-fired-over-affair-and-alcohol-use-school-president-says/ 

If you’re looking to strike gold, look to Ailsa Craig. This uninhabited isle off the coast of Scotland is the source of the granite used to make curling stones. https://www.wvnstv.com/sports/italy-olympics/an-uninhabited-scottish-isle-is-home-to-the-golden-granite-used-in-olympic-curling-stones/ 

Governor Patrick Morrisey granted an extended Christmas holiday for state employees.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/extended-christmas-holiday-granted-to-state-employees-by-governor-morrisey/

A grand jury in Grayson County has indicted the inmate accused in the fatal attack on Jeremy Lewis Hall, a corrections officer at River North Correctional Center in Independence. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/crime/grayson-county-indicts-inmate-for-deadly-attack-on-officer/ 

The West Virginia Department of Health released an update about key milestones in 2025. https://www.wvnstv.com/community/health/west-virginia-department-of-health-highlights-2025-accomplishments/ 

The Auburn University community is reeling after the loss of an aviation student in a plane crash that also claimed the lives of Greg Biffle, his family and two others. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/auburn-university-student-among-the-seven-killed-in-north-carolina-plane-crash/ 

President Trump issued an executive order urging NASA to put Americans on the moon by 2028, signing it the same day NASA's new Senate-confirmed administrator took office.  https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/trump-signs-order-to-put-americans-on-the-moon-by-2028-but-is-it-feasible/ 

The Justice Department on Friday publicly released a portion of the Epstein files in response to a law that garnered near unanimous support from both parties in Congress. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/doj-releases-trove-of-epstein-files-after-demand-from-congress/ 

What began as a case of stolen Christmas packages has turned into a devastating medical crisis for a California family and their 2 1/2-year-old dog, Sparky. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/dog-to-lose-leg-after-package-thief-left-gate-open-family-says/ 

The memorial outside Brown University's Barus and Holley building continues to grow nearly a week after a gunman opened fire on a classroom of students studying for their final exams.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/comfort-k-9s-provide-support-during-brown-universitys-darkest-days/

Customers were evacuated from the Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport Friday night after reports of a gas leak in the building. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/gas-leak-prompts-evacuations-at-meadowbrook-mall/ 

Amid controversy surrounding the employment of Timothy Loehmann, the man who shot Tamir Rice, his employers in Snowshoe voted to terminate him.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/snowshoe-community-district-terminates-officer-behind-controversial-shooting-of-12-year-old-ohio-boy/

An investigation is being held for a North Carolina plane crash that killed NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and 6 others https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/investigation-starts-into-north-carolina-plane-crash-that-killed-nascar-driver-biffle-and-6-others/ 

The Princeton Police Department asked for the public's help locating suspects after a reported shoplifting investigation. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/local-news/princeton-police-department-asks-for-publics-help-finding-people-reportedly-involved-in-shoplifting-incident/ 

Around 30,700 Appalachian Power customers remain without power after a storm system swept through the region. https://www.wvnstv.com/top-stories/less-than-31000-appalachian-power-customers-remain-without-power/ 

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.https://www.wvnstv.com/life-health/recalls/ford-recalls-more-than-270000-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles-due-to-roll-away-risk/

Gov. Morrisey announced that Purple Hearts were requested for members of the WVNG involved in the shooting in Washington, D.C. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/governor-morrisey-requests-purple-hearts-for-west-virginia-national-guard-members-involved-in-shooting-in-washington-d-c/ 

Information from a tipster who had a strange encounter with a man on a sidewalk outside Brown University was key to police identifying the suspect in the Brown University shooting case. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/how-1-anonymous-tipster-cracked-the-brown-university-shooting-case/ 

President Trump announced plans for a “Patriot Games” that will pit top athletes against one another as part of a series of events to mark 250 years since the nation’s founding. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/trump-announces-patriot-games-with-2-high-school-athletes-from-each-state/ 

TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors, ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/tiktok-signs-deal-to-sell-us-unit-to-american-investors/ 

Governor Patrick Morrisey released a statement regarding the death of a coal miner in Wyoming County. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/wyoming-county/governor-morrisey-releases-statement-about-the-death-of-coal-miner-in-wyoming-county/ 

Take a look at what happened on this day in history. #December18

West Virginia State Police are investigating after a body was found in Putnam County. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/mans-body-found-in-putnam-county-west-virginia-state-police-investigating/ 

A man who was arrested on charges related to him allegedly sexually abusing underage victims has been indicted again. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/crime/west-virginia-crime/former-west-virginia-pastor-who-allegedly-sexually-abused-young-girls-for-years-indicted-on-charges-in-another-county/ 

Our player of the week for Week 6 of the high school football season filled out the stat sheet and showed off his all-around game.

Lawmakers look to hold utility companies accountable with proposed legislation which could put a cap on utility rate increases for West Virginians.

Republicans and Democrats still struggle to find common ground.

With all the reclassifications, 2025 is a better time than ever for smaller schools to fight for their first title ever.

Mountain State residents see major impacts from the automotive industry.

The Mayor of Tazewell announced that he has resigned.

The United Way of Southern West Virginia is partnering with Beckley Motorsport Speedway to bring you Legends in Legends.

A Raleigh County medical provider has been called on for his expertise to serve residents statewide.

One Raleigh County salon is offering a lending hand to children in need.

With the state being in a drought status for most of the last part of summer, how has that affected the fall foliage?

There is a fun activity that will have people flocking to Three Rivers Avian Center on October 11, 2025.

The fourth annual Haybales and Candy Canes Festival is coming up on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

The owners of Taylor’s Meat Processing have reopened and just in time for deer season.

Woodrow Wilson High School’s auditorium was painted in green and white as Marshall University President Brad Smith made a visit to the school for a special announcement. https://www.wvnstv.com/news/education/marshall-university-president-visits-woodrow-wilson-high-school/