A slight decrease in the number of Mercer County children needing protective services was recorded for the 2024 fiscal year, but the public is still being urged to watch for signs of abuse and report ...

Three men were sentenced Wednesday in Mercer County Circuit Court for their involvement in unrelated crimes across the county with two of the cases being handled by the West Virginia State Police and ...

As many problems as the fast-falling snow caused for travelers Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Mother Nature could cause even more for our region with flooding threats.

The Furever Fixed Spay and Neuter Clinic in Mercer County has been very busy since their opening. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they are now searching for another ...

Mercer County residents are still being urged to submit demolition grant applications while contractors are being sought to tear down another 64 structures across the area.

A man was killed after a brush fire escalated Monday in southern West Virginia, officials said.The fire was reported about 1 ...

Investigators say victim was burning a brush pile and the fire got out of control. He collapsed trying to put it out ...

The former head coach at a high school in Mercer County was arrested and charged after he allegedly had a sexual relationship ...

A Mercer County man received the maximum sentence for sex crimes against a child. According to a press release, 53-year-old Richard Aaron England, of Athens, was sentenced on Thursday, January 30, ...