Addiction counselor accompanies cops on drug raids

Huntington, West Virginia, police have brought in a mental health addiction specialist to combat their city's opioid crisis. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.

• Jun 13, 2019

Principal admits borrowing from Ashton Kutcher speech

"I did not get all my ideas from Ashton. Format yes, thoughts and ideas were from my heart"

• May 31, 2019

OxyContin maker denies "stunningly overbroad" claims from states

45 states and about 2,000 local and tribal governments now have recent legal action against Purdue Pharma

• May 16, 2019

In deep-red West Virginia, Warren touts plan to fight opioid crisis

A dozen locals in full Trump garb stood watch in a nearby parking lot while about 150 people listened to the Massachusetts Democrat discuss her proposal

• May 12, 2019

Clinging to coal: West Virginia's fight over green jobs

For generations, coal has been the backbone of West Virginia, until jobs were wiped out by the tens of thousands. While some are counting on promises made to bring coal back, a new generation is embracing the next opportunity: green energy. But in the nationwide race to dominate renewable power production, West Virginia's deeply rooted tensions and interests may leave its workers behind.

• May 10, 2019
• 24:06

The fight over green jobs in coal country: "We can become important again"

After nine years of working in a coal mine, one man traded it in for a wind turbine. But how many others will follow?

• May 10, 2019

Stolen firearms search leads feds to gun dealer in Virginia

The Justice Department has launched a multi-state search for firearm parts stolen from a federal facility

• Mar 14, 2019

12 states spend less on schools now than before the recession

Many teachers earn less than a decade ago, while classrooms are crowded -- a likely formula for more strikes

• Mar 6, 2019

Poster at West Virginia GOP Day links Ilhan Omar to 9/11

A Democratic delegate alleged the Republican sergeant at arms said in an argument over the poster that "all Muslims are terrorists," the sergeant at arms later resigned

• Mar 4, 2019

Bibles found unscathed after church fire

"Though odds were against us, God was not," the volunteer fire department says

• Mar 4, 2019

Teachers on strike: "Public schools everywhere get shortchanged"

Oakland, California's strike is latest labor dispute as teachers across U.S. struggle with funding and student needs

• Feb 22, 2019

West Virginia teachers back on strike

Nearly one year after the first statewide teachers' strike in West Virginia, educators have returned to the Capitol in Charleston to protest an education overhaul bill. CBS News digital journalist Nicole Sganga reports from Charleston.

• Feb 19, 2019
• 2:29

W.Va. teachers' union is "re-evaluating by the hour," its president says

Strike will continue Wednesday despite the House of Delegates effectively killing the bill that led to the strike in the first place

• Feb 19, 2019

West Virginia teachers going on strike again

First walkout set off nationwide "Red4Ed" movement that included strikes in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arizona, Washington state, L.A. and Denver

• Feb 19, 2019

West Virginia legislator under fire for comparing gay activists to KKK

"The LGBTQ is a modern day version of the Ku Klux Klan, without wearing hoods with their antics of hate"

• Feb 13, 2019

University says riot started as "playful time in the snow"

West Virginia University officials said a large crowd gathered in Morgantown near the school's campus after classes were canceled due to frigid temperatures and snow

• Feb 1, 2019

Local Matters: W.Virginia governor's race

Three Republican frontrunners for their party's nomination to run for governor of West Virginia participated in a heated debate Tuesday. Patrick Morrisey, Evan Jenkins and Don Blankenship are locked in a tight race to face off against Democrat Joe Manchin. Brad McElhinny, statewide correspondent for West Virginia Metronews, joins "Red & Blue" to provide an inside look at the race.

• May 2, 2018
• 7:00

Manchin: "Outside observer" needed in immigration talks

"You need to bring in professionals. There's a lack of trust and a lack of belief on both sides"

• Jan 27, 2019

10-year-old trying to get a date with Jennifer Garner

A 10-year-old West Virginia boy is going to the Ronald McDonald House gala – and he's on a campaign to take Jennifer Garner as his date.

• Jan 25, 2019
• 1:30

Fire chief's approach to opioid crisis has big impact

We're kicking off our new TED Talks partnership with Jan Rader, who's hailed for her efforts in Huntington, West Virginia

• Jan 2, 2019

4 arrested weeks after West Virginia mine rescue

Kayla Williams, Erica Treadway, Cody Beverly and Eddie Williams entered the mine on Dec. 9. The criminal complaint said they enetered to steal copper wire

• Dec 28, 2018

Rescued group from abandoned mine hit with criminal charges

It was a feel-good story earlier this month when a group was rescued from a coal mine in West Virginia, but authorities now say the group has now been hit with criminal charges. They’re accused of entering the mine to steal copper wiring. Scrap copper currently sells for more than two dollars a pound.

• Dec 27, 2018
• 0:21

"The most traumatic experience of my life": 3 rescued from mine share their stories

Cody Beverly, Erica Treadway and Kayla Williams were rescued from an abandoned mine Wednesday

• Dec 13, 2018

3 missing in mine found alive

After days of searching, three people missing in an abandoned West Virginia coal mine have been found alive. A fourth person who entered the mine with them emerged Monday and helped with the search. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports from West Virginia.

• Dec 12, 2018
• 1:40

3 people rescued from West Virginia coal mine

Three people stranded for more than four days in a West Virginia coal mine have been rescued. Friends and family were jubilant during a reunion Wednesday night, hours after the group was found inside the mine. Chip Reid reports.

• Dec 13, 2018
• 2:55

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