CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells are prominent in West Virginia, but the governor is making moves to prevent them in the future. People like David Bentley who lived ...

West Virginia is launching a first-of-its-kind fund to address abandoned oil and gas wells without burdening taxpayers, The Wall Street Journal writes.  The Mountain State Plugging Fund, seeded with ...

GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- Six puppies were rescued from an abandoned mine by a local animal rescue in Westmoreland County. Fisher's Furry Friends founder Sharyn Fisher said she drove six hours last ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey discussed a new law that would make capping abandoned and orphaned wells easier and more efficient Thursday at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. (Photo by Derek Redd) WHEELING — With ...