Agriculture is a constantly growing and changing industry. One of the best places to see some of these innovations is at the State Fair of West Virginia. Kent Leonhardt, ...

Each State Fair a series of judges are brought in to critique everything from beef hot dishes to jams to chili. Clark Clay ...

Several agencies are reporting a recent spike in overdose cases throughout Mercer County. Mark Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Princeton Rescue Squad, said ...

For many guests, the rides are a highlight of the State Fair of West Virginia. They’re dealing with a lot of heat, a lot of noise, and a lot of responsibility. The ...

A fifth arrest has been made in connection with the recent copper wire thefts in Raleigh County. Police arrested Russell ...

There is another organization that goes back even further than the State Fair and has been a part of it in some way since its start. The Division of Natural Resources.

As the festivities continue at the State Fair of WV, 59News looked into the people and systems that keep fairgoers safe. Safety is a primary concern for organizers at ...

Beginning Friday, August 8, 2025, West Virginia high school athletes can cash in on their name, image, and likeness. NIL has ...

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso hit his 253rd career homer on Tuesday night, breaking the franchise record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years. The 30-year-old Alonso drove a ...

Camping at the State Fair is a long-standing tradition. The Meadows family has been a part of it since the 45th State Fair of West Virginia, 55 years ago. Norma Meadows ...

The director of the agency that produces the nation’s jobs and inflation data is typically a mild-mannered technocrat, often with extensive experience in statistical ...

Rondale Moore, the fifth-year wide receiver and return specialist who was making a comeback attempt with the Minnesota ...