City of Madison WV

06/14/2026

A cold front brings the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The primary threat will be damaging winds, but some hail and an isolated tornado are also possible. Localized flash flooding could also occur. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings.

06/14/2026

Looking for a family adventure this summer? Check out the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center! It’s an amazing place for kids and adults to get hands-on and learn about West Virginia’s diverse plants and animals. Plan your visit 👉 wvdnr.gov/claudia-l-workman-wildlife-education-center-at-forks-of-coal-state-natural-area.

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RAID OF THE LICK CREEK TENT COLONY: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY ⛏

Around midday on June 14th, 1921, a group of over 70 vigilante volunteers and officers with the newly-formed West Virginia state police surrounded the Lick Creek tent colony from all sides. State police and volunteers swarmed through the tents, knocking them down, breaking locks, slashing giant holes in the canvas, kicking over and destroying furniture, all while corralling miners, women, and children.

The arrested miners were all marched to Williamson and crammed into a single jail cell.

LEARN MORE: https://wvminewars.org/news/lickcreek

06/14/2026

Our beautiful WV Coal Festival Queen Kendall Tucker representing at the Miss WV USA pageant last night! Congratulations to the new titleholders!