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Gold and Blue Nation is the top source for Mountaineer sports news in West Virginia, offering detailed coverage both on television and the internet. Based in Morgantown, W.Va., it operates as part of the WBOY-TV newsroom and delivers daily updates and weekly shows for Nexstar TV stations across West Virginia and in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Gold and Blue Nation collaborates with WVU Athletics and Learfield as a television partner.

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ICE released over 435,000 migrants with criminal convictions, data shows

2 days ago | wboy.com | Sandra Sanchez

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement told a Texas border lawmaker this week that 435,000 undocumented migrants with criminal convictions have been released by the agency to cities around the United States. ICE Deputy Director Patrick Lechleitner sent a letter Wednesday to U.S. Rep.
Woman arrested in West Virginia after allegedly ripping child’s teeth out, claiming child had ‘demon inside of her’

4 days ago | wboy.com | Brandon Eanes

by: Brandon Eanes Posted: Jun 24, 2025 / 11:38 AM EDT Updated: Jun 24, 2025 / 11:38 AM EDT LESTER, W.Va. (WVNS) — A woman was arrested in West Virginia after she allegedly ripped a child’s teeth out while claiming the child “had a demon in her.” According to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a child abuse report in the Lester area of Raleigh County on Thursday, June 19. Once on scene, deputies were able to determine that the suspect, identified as Rebecca Bailey, age...
Dates for West Virginia’s 2025-2026 hunting seasons released

5 days ago | wboy.com | Sam Kirk

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Dates and open counties have been updated for West Virginia’s upcoming hunting seasons. The new seasons and regulations will go into effect on July 1, according to a press release from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR).
71-year-old pronounced dead after falling into river in Upshur County

5 days ago | wboy.com | Sam Kirk

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Upshur County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a man reportedly died after falling into a river. On Sunday, Upshur County deputies were called a possible drowning near Boy Scout Camp Road off of U.S. Route 33 near the Upshur/Barbour county line, according to a press release.
Shinnston Mayor Pat Kovalck comments on building collapse

6 days ago | wboy.com | McKenna Galloway |Barbara Ron

SHINNSTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Shinnston Mayor Pat Kovalck has given more details into the building that collapsed in Shinnston on Sunday morning. In an interview with 12 News reporter Barbara Ron, Kovalck said that the city does not have equipment big enough to demolish the building itself, so it has been in contact with some demolition companies and they are hoping to have the building demolished as soon as possible.
Rhett’s Superhero Stomp out A-T 5k raises awareness about rare disease

6 days ago | wboy.com | Barbara Ron

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — To kick off the official first weekend of summer, the fourth annual “Rhett’s Superhero Stomp out A-T 5K” took place at Mylan Park. A-T stands for Ataxia-Telangiectasia, a rare genetic disease that causes loss of muscle control and balance, cancer, lung disease and immune system problems in children and young adults, according to the A-T Children’s Project.
Fairmont Pride Block Party aims to be a safe space for all

6 days ago | wboy.com | Barbara Ron

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — Pride celebrations are continuing across the state, with Fairmont’s annual Pride Block Party on Monroe Street coming back this year in a big way. This year the block party extended across Monroe Street as well as into the parking lot area where Hometown Market typically takes place. According to Fairmont Pride’s President, Marshal Sherry, this was the first year Fairmont Pride was able to partner with Main Street Fairmont.
Stories of the Week: June 15 through June 21

1 week ago | wboy.com | Rodney Lamp

WBOY.com Video Dive teams pull body from Upper Dog Run Lake in Salem Group plans to renovate historic farmhouse along … Clarksburg holds naturalization ceremony for new … Gov. Morrisey requests Major Disaster and Emergency … Dive teams ‘actively searching’ for missing boater … West Virginians who served during WWII honored on … New children’s consignment store opens in Fairmont Gov. Morrisey requests Major Disaster and Emergency … Dive teams ‘actively searching’ for missing boater … Live from...
West Virginians who served during WWII honored on WV Day

1 week ago | wboy.com | Barbara Ron

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — On West Virginia Day every year, the West Virginia & Regional History Center at West Virginia University creates a new exhibit that lasts for about a year and highlights the state’s history. This year’s theme was to honor the West Virginians who served in World War II, including medal of honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams.
WVSSAC relcassifies Lincoln, Ritchie County high schools

1 week ago | wboy.com | Joey Rather

by: Joey Rather Posted: Jun 20, 2025 / 07:02 PM EDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 07:02 PM EDT SHINNSTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) is moving around the classifications of schools across the Mountain State for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons, and while many local schools will stay put, a couple are moving around.