The short-term future of greyhound racing in the state of West Virginia has been decided. On Wednesday morning, the State Senate voted overwhelming against the bill to eliminate the Greyhound ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — State regulators want Wheeling Island Hotel, Casino and Racetrack and greyhound breeders to settle a dispute over how many races are held at the track.

Dog racing opponents here point to the Spectrum Gaming Group report that concluded that operating the West Virginia tracks at Wheeling and Cross Lanes “does not appear to be in the best interest ...

Twice a month the volunteer drives to Wheeling and Charleston, West Virginia to pick up the dogs whose racing days have ended. “They’re used to these muzzles,” Mellon said.

Discussions are underway at the State Capitol about how West Virginia gets out of the dog racing business. “Something is going to be done; it’s just a matter of time,” said Senate Finance ...