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The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Thursday filed a lawsuit against coal operator ERP Environmental Fund, Inc. alleging the company…
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On West Virginia Morning, Dave Mistich talks with Daniel Flatley, a Wheeling native and Columbia University graduate student, about his thesis “Patriot…
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Would you go into a dangerous profession if you were assured that you and your dependents would have healthcare and pension for life? For thousands of…
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On West Virginia Morning, retired miners are worried about their pension and health benefits and are relying on Congress to help them and we’ll go to a…
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Jennings Harrison worked in a coal mine for 36 years, over which time he accumulated back problems, neck problems, carpal tunnel in his wrist and…
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The former corporate headquarters of Patriot Coal in Scott Depot has been sold.Marshall Health expects to start converting the three-story office building…
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Former Patriot Coal workers have begun applying for jobs with Blackhawk Mining.Lexington, Kentucky-based Blackhawk will take over six of Patriot's mining…
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A federal bankruptcy judge plans to approve the sale of West Virginia-based Patriot Coal's assets.A federal website says a hearing could be held in…
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Bankrupt Patriot Coal says it is proceeding with a partial sale to Blackhawk Mining LLC after an auction.In a news release Tuesday, Patriot says…
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A bankruptcy judge says Patriot Coal can sell its remaining assets at auction.The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Keith Phillips…