MORGANTOWN — Are you ready for some football?

WASHINGTON — House Democrats unveiled a sweeping proposal Monday for tax hikes on big corporations and the wealthy to fund President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan, as Congress speeds ahead to shape the far-reaching package that touches almost all aspects of domestic life.

CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice said Monday the COVID Delta variant surge is a “disease now all about the unvaccinated.”

MORRISTOWN, Vt. (AP) — Tom and Cynthia Cloutier treasure spending time on their porch, eating dinner on their deck with a view of the mountains, and generally just enjoying the quiet of living in rural Vermont in the home they bought in 2018 after retirement.

BRAMWELL —  A photographer’s efforts and an historical interpreter’s research have come together to create a new book that describes a small town enriched by the history of residents who became coalfield millionaires and built the homes to prove it.

CHARLESTON — A college student from West Virginia who was seen taking a “Members Only” sign near the Senate chambers after entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 with supporters of former President Donald Trump pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count Monday.

CHARLESTON — The number of COVID-19 patients in West Virginia hospital intensive care units is approaching the high mark in the pandemic as officials pleaded Monday for more people to get vaccinated and for the federal government to expedite a booster shot.

FAIRMONT — If you’re planning to attend Fairmont City Council’s meeting Tuesday evening, wear comfortable clothing. And you might want to bring a good book. That’s according to Shae Strait, director of planning and development for the city of Fairmont, who said the meeting may take a while.

FAIRMONT — Officials with Marion County Schools will receive an update at Tuesday night's special school board meeting about the COVID-19 pandemic in which the use of face masks will be a key part of the presentation.

FAIRMONT — The Marion County School Board is leaning toward requiring masks in schools for the fall term based on guidance from multiple health care officials.

MORGANTOWN — Mon Health System's durable medical equipment arm has formed a joint venture with an Ohio-based company and has changed its name.

CHARLESTON — Although the state has officially reported 100 cases of the COVID Delta variant as of Monday, officials say the number is most likely far higher as active cases keep rising.

FAIRMONT — Fairmont State University is keeping its foundation's board in the family with new members, four university alumni and an previous member of the board of governors.

BLUEFIELD — The historic Ridge Runner train at City Park may be back in operation soon.

Funded by a West Virginia Department of Education grant, a school-run, no-fee STEM Camp in Summers County has ignited a firestorm of enthusiasm in its 107 student participants.

FAIRMONT — The 42nd West Virginia Three Rivers Festival is one for the history books.

FAIRMONT — In East Marion Park sits a sleeping giant — a helicopter named “Super Slick.”

MORGANTOWN — Two of West Virginia’s salamander species are competing for food and space as climate change threatens their habitats.

CLARKSBURG — A 37-year-old Harrison County man pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court for his role in a November bank robbery in Salem, West Virginia.

FAIRMONT — Usually, Marion County families have to travel far to enjoy a museum, however, the Marion County Discovery Center is looking to change that.

CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice continues to work on rolling out the $100 payments to residents 16 to 35 years old who are fully vaccinated, and plans to add the 12 to 15 age group as well.

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University’s Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources has received a multimillion-dollar grant from Halliburton Landmark to purchase energy and exploration software.

PLEASANT VALLEY — Most playgrounds have one or two inclusive elements that meet federal guidelines for disability access, but the City of Fairmont wants to take it to the next level.

CHARLESTON — West Virginia residents between 16 and 35 years old who are fully vaccinated may be given the option to apply for a $100 savings bond or receive a $100 gift card.

NAUGATUCK — Just a little over a week ago, Tug Valley High School captured the first girls state basketball championship in school history with a 63-45 win over Cameron in the Class A title game.