State Government
West Virginia Attorney General McCuskey announces update on Section 504 lawsuit
Federal Government
Capito defends Zelenskyy against Trump dictator comments
Federal judge won’t stop Trump administration’s mass firings for now
DOGE layoffs hit W.Va.? Officials react to potential cuts at Bureau of Fiscal Service in Parkersburg
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
State & Local News
Flood brings reminder that government and West Virginians must be on the same page
National & World News
IDF says 1 of 4 bodies returned to Israel from Hamas does not belong to a hostage
Business/Financial/Economic Development
West Virginia One Stop Business Center celebrates 8 years
Children & Families
How CASA volunteers impact kids in foster care
Child care issues on back burner despite need in WV; budget questions could derail potential fixes
U.S. Marshals Service-led operation leads to 38 arrests, missing children recovered in West Virginia
Courts & Crime
Trial for Former Sen. Mike Maroney Continued in Marshall County
McCuskey says federal disabilty funding will be preserved in gender dysphoria suit
Groups Sue Corps Of Engineers Over Raleigh County Mine Permit
Acting U.S. attorney opens inquiries into Democrats over remarks on DOGE
Editorials & Opinions
Legislature must focus on real issues
Legislature prepares to roll back progress on childhood immunizations
Gazette-Mail editorial: The downside of landing data centers in AI era
Finding the Waste, Fraud and Abuse
Education
West Virginia Bill Proposes Voluntary Saturday Classes for Struggling Students
West Virginia Bill Proposes Ban on Calculator Use for Elementary Students
Elections
Amendment barring non-citizens from voting moves to next step in West Virginia House committee
Energy & Environment
EQT Working on Deals with Data Centers; MVP & Southgate Key Assets
First Responders, Military & Veterans
Former Randolph County Sheriff passes
Health Care
What both sides say about repealing Certificate of need
‘One of our worst flu seasons’: Infections rise, COVID-19 drops statewide
Insurance
LTCi market maturing as more prospects need it
Interesting News
Very cold and very wet: A West Virginia pothole story
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Garner on list of best TV performances of 21st century
Senior Citizens
Do millions of dead people get Social Security checks?
Sports
WV girls playoff brackets are released
Substance Use Disorder
WV bills would make opioid treatment programs illegal
Technology & Utilities
Supply chain cyber attacks surge over 400%, expected to continue rising – Cowbell report
Tourism & Nature
Appalachian Outlaw Trails Expansion to Boost Outdoor Recreation and Tourism in Eastern Kanawha County
Snowshoe to break ground on new skier services facility |
