RB Transfer Kannon Katzer Finds His Perfect Fit at West Virginia

Kannon Katzer, a standout running back transfer from Ferris State, has found his next home—West Virginia University. After an official visit to Morgantown, Katzer knew he had to follow his instincts. “My intuition and gut was yelling at me to do so,” …

West Virginia Basketball Eyes Key Transfers to Rebuild Under Ross Hodge

New West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge is wasting no time reshaping the Mountaineers’ basketball roster, with the transfer portal serving as a key resource. Following a season of change, Hodge is targeting a mix of rising talent and experienced veterans …

West Virginia’s Real Challenges Require Real Action

“We know West Virginia has some real challenges,” Governor Patrick Morrisey said recently while marking his first 100 days in office. He’s not wrong. And during that short time, he’s certainly kept himself busy. But what we’ve seen from the state’s …

Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center receives statewide honor

FAIRMONT — A statewide organization has bestowed its highest honor on the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University. The West Virginia Association of Museums recently named the local folklife center Institution of the …

RB transfer Katzer finds total package at West Virginia

Running back Kannon Katzer, previously at Ferris State, has committed to West Virginia after being impressed by the program's facilities and culture during his visit. He was drawn to the Mountaineers' offensive scheme under head coach Rich …

Third consecutive drought year threatens the Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia

More than enough—Why mental health access must be a West Virginia priority

In West Virginia, we pride ourselves on resilience. We rally for our neighbors, we lift up our communities and we carry our burdens with grit and grace. But when it comes to mental health, resilience alone isn’t enough. Access to care, support and hope …

Pendleton County asks West Virginia governor for broadband funding

PENDLETON COUNTY, W.Va. (WHSV) - The Pendleton County Commissioners’ Office has asked for funding from the state and federal government to get residents online with fiber-to-the-home internet. However, the commissioners’ office said they were told they …

West Virginia Adds Running Back Transfer Kannon Katzer from Ferris State

The West Virginia Mountaineers have bolstered their backfield with the addition of Kannon Katzer, a dynamic running back who previously played for Ferris State. Standing at 5-foot-9, 190 pounds, Katzer entered the transfer portal in February after an …

State Superintendent Reverses Course: Religious vaccine exemptions will be honored in West Virginia schools

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 5/2/25 7:53 PM: Just hours after issuing guidance that would have required all West Virginia students to meet school immunization mandates without exception, State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt has …