WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – From shocking criminal cases to public safety emergencies and high-profile policy debates, West Virginians turned to Lootpress throughout 2025 for timely, breaking, and in-depth reporting. The year’s most-read stories reveal a strong audience focus on law enforcement activity, domestic and violent crime incidents, and statewide political developments.
The most-viewed article of the year involved the arrest of a Raleigh County man after authorities uncovered an incestuous relationship that resulted in the birth of three children — a case that drew intense regional and national attention.
Legislative coverage also ranked high among readership, including the West Virginia Senate’s passage of a school discipline bill, reflecting public concerns surrounding student safety and classroom conduct.
Readers followed multiple domestic-related arrest reports and criminal complaints, including cases involving assault allegations, strangulation claims, and threats made during disputes. These stories highlighted the continuing work of law enforcement agencies across the Mountain State.
Public safety and emergency response continued to drive strong engagement as well. A Nicholas County coal mine incident involving a missing miner prompted widespread concern, while a developing investigation into three people found deceased in a vehicle drew significant public interest.
A political headline featuring Gov. Patrick Morrisey encouraging Virginians dissatisfied with election outcomes to relocate to West Virginia also ranked among the most-read stories of the year — sparking statewide discussion and national attention.
Other widely-viewed articles included disturbing criminal conduct involving minors, public indecency incidents, and coverage of two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C.
Together, Lootpress’ top stories of 2025 reflect a year marked by serious criminal cases, emergency response efforts, and major policy developments — underscoring the role of community-driven journalism across southern West Virginia and beyond.
Top 10 Most-Read Lootpress Stories of 2025
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Raleigh County man arrested after incestuous relationship with daughter results in birth of three children
https://www.lootpress.com/raleigh-county-man-arrested-after-incestuous-relationship-with-daughter-results-in-birth-of-three-children/ -
Senate Passes School Discipline Bill
https://www.lootpress.com/senate-passes-school-discipline-bill/ -
Man arrested after kicking woman, spitting on her because she refused to let him drive
https://www.lootpress.com/man-arrested-after-kicking-woman-spitting-on-her-because-she-refused-to-let-him-drive/ -
Miner missing following incident at Nicholas County coal mine
https://www.lootpress.com/miner-missing-following-incident-at-nicholas-county-coal-mine/ -
Gov. Morrisey urges Virginia residents to flee to West Virginia following Democrats’ victory
https://www.lootpress.com/gov-morrisey-urges-virginia-residents-to-flee-to-west-virginia-following-democrats-victory/ -
Three people found dead in vehicle in West Virginia, investigation underway
https://www.lootpress.com/three-people-found-dead-in-vehicle-in-west-virginia-investigation-underway/ -
Man whips privates out and says, “I’m gonna piss on yah.”
https://www.lootpress.com/man-whips-privates-out-says-im-gonna-piss-on-yah/ -
Man arrested after strangling wife and getting an underage girl pregnant
https://www.lootpress.com/man-arrested-after-strangling-wife-and-getting-an-underage-girl-pregnant/ -
Woman found dead in wooded area of West Virginia
https://www.lootpress.com/woman-found-dead-in-wooded-area-of-west-virginia/ -
2 West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C.
https://www.lootpress.com/2-national-guard-members-shot-in-washington-d-c/
