On April 5, 2010, an explosion in a coal mine near Montcoal, in West Virginia's Raleigh County, killed 29 workers.

Saturday marks the 15th anniversary of the deadliest mine disaster in more than half a century at the Upper Big Branch mine.

The federal government wants the number of offices that oversee U.S. mine safety laws to align more with a shrinking coal ...

Stanley “Goose” Stewart, who survived the Upper Big Branch coal mine disaster that killed 29 workers 15 years ago Saturday, ...

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Voices From Coal Country Say Closures of MSHA Offices Will Endanger Mine Safety CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Retired coal miner Stanley “Goose” Stewart questions whether it's safe for anyone to ...

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The West Virginia House of Representatives has approved an amended bill proposed by Governor Patrick Morrisey to incentivize ...

The West Virginia House of Delegates passed the legislation at the request of Gov. Patrick Morrisey. It’s a sweeping energy ...