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Court records show Gracyn Courtright — who is from Hurricane, West Virginia but attends the University of Kentucky in Lexington — was charged over the weekend with four misdemeanors in connection with the riots on the capitol grounds. The 23-year-old has been charged with entering a restricted building, disruptive conduct in a restricted building, disorderly conduct and theft of government property under $1,000.

West Virginia’s two federal prosecutors say they will be working with colleagues in the U.S. Justice Department to investigate and hold to account those who took part in illegal activity during Wednesday’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists.

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons is reporting five positive cases of COVID-19 at the Federal Correctional Institution in Gilmer County, West Virginia, less than…

This story was updated on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, to include the most up-to-date information on Justice's other ongoing legal affairs. A criminal defense…

Updated May 8, 2019 at 2:45 p.m. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against 23 coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia…

Federal officials have reached a settlement requiring $5 million in upgrades to prevent further pollution by Appalachian coal mines owned by West Virginia…

Law enforcement agencies across West Virginia will participate in a national event Saturday attempting to get unused prescription drugs out of homes where…

Researchers plan to survey West Virginia residents about their experiences with crime as part of a study of crime reporting in the state.Other study…

A Morgantown developer and the U.S. Department of Justice have settled a lawsuit that alleged accessibility violations at 23 rental properties.Under the…

Updated: July 20, 2015 at 2:10 p.m.According to leaked tape obtained by West Virginia Focus, The Charleston Gazette-Mail publisher and other executives…