State Government
Morrisey: Death toll from southern WV flooding now at 4
WV Emergency Management mapping disaster damage with survey
W.Va. Attorney General joins coalition for stronger regulation of diet drugs
Federal Government
West Virginia Sen. Capito’s committee hosts permitting reform hearing
Video: C-SPAN Interviews New W.Va. Congressman Riley Moore
Rep. Riley Moore opens office in Martinsburg
Court Issues Garnishment Summons To Justice Over $3 Million Debt
Environmental Groups Sue U.S. Army Corps Over Turkeyfoot Surface Mine Permit in Raleigh County
State & Local News
West Virginia Considers Ending Daylight Saving Time with New Bill Proposal
Additional detail released about deaths of Welch couple, 2-year-old killed by flooding
National & World News
Update on Pope Francis’ condition after pneumonia diagnosis
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Bill to penalize slow-paying state agencies moves to next step in West Virginia House of Delegates
Children & Families
Team for Children and Families Unveils 2025 Priorities and “Kids Vote Alerts” to Amplify Family Voices and Hold Legislators Accountable
Senate Moves To Increase Work, Education Requirements For SNAP Recipients
House subcommittee works on bills dealing with religious, political roadblocks to fostering children
Courts & Crime
Former WV State Senator trial delayed
Will Thompson Ends Term As Trump Ousts Biden-Appointed US Attorneys
Courtroom crash course: Marion County students witness justice in action
Editorials & Opinions
Flooding: Pull together to aid recovery
Protecting Children In Mountain State
Education
Tucker outlines higher education concerns before West Virginia House subcommittee
W.Va. School Superintendents Craft Bill For Greater Homeschool Accountability
Federal Cuts Could Affect Local Schools, Including Low Income And Disabled Students, Says Budget Expert
‘You can’t compete with TikTok’: Teachers, lawmakers take on cellphone policies
Elections
Amendment barring non-citizens from voting moves to next step in West Virginia House committee
Energy & Environment
Antero to Drill 50-55 New Wells, Spend $100M on New Leases in 2025
PJM Report: PA in Desperate Need of More Gas-Fired Power Plants
Industry unites to defend IRA tax credit
First Responders, Military & Veterans
One firefighter dies in line of duty and another injured
Local first responder returns after volunteering in McDowell County
Health Care
WV House committee considers ‘Make America Healthy Again’ bill restricting SNAP purchases
Former U.S. Drug Czar Dr. Rahul Gupta Joins GATC Health as president
Insurance
LTCi market maturing as more prospects need it
Interesting News
KFC moving its headquarters out of Kentucky. Where is it moving?
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Garner on list of best TV performances of 21st century
WV makes appearance in ‘Captain America: Brave New World
A$AP Rocky found not guilty: ‘Thank y’all for saving my life’
Senior Citizens
Do millions of dead people get Social Security checks?
Sports
Bracketology: The bubble keeps growing for the Mountaineer men
Substance Use Disorder
West Virginia Senate Bill Proposes Ban on Opioid Treatment Programs
Commissioners receive updates from Preston County Opioid Settlement Advisory Board
Technology & Utilities
Supply chain cyber attacks surge over 400%, expected to continue rising – Cowbell report
Tourism & Nature
High winds may have played into death at Blackwater Falls Sled Run |