State Government
West Virginia Bill Would Require Rumble Strips on Upgraded Highways
WVDOH to take public input on Teays Valley widening project Tuesday
Federal Government
As federal workers face job losses, Capito expresses concern — but also supports DOGE mission
Union rep says 80 let go from Fiscal Service in Parkersburg
Official says closure of SSA office was already scheduled
Judge temporarily blocks DOGE access to Department of Education, personnel office systems
How possible USPS changes could affect your mail
State & Local News
Avian Influenza hasn’t deeply infected West Virginia, but threat still looms
‘I’ve Got Nothing Here’, Advocates For Homeless Folks Grapple With Limited Resources In Southern Coalfields
National & World News
UN rejects US resolution that urges an end to the Ukraine war without noting Russian aggression
Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war’s 3rd anniversary
Frozen Shakes Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Causes 11 Deaths in 21 States, Including West Virginia
Pope Francis in critical condition, but alert
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Worldwide manufacture expanding in the Ohio Valley
Residents Fired For Failed Drug Tests Would Lose Unemployment Benefits Under Bill
Average state tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel fuel nearly flat since July 2024
Children & Families
Judge demands state explain foster children hotel placements amid safety concerns
Senate Passes Bill Expanding Safe Surrender for Newborns
Save the Children non-profit seeks to get state funding back after being taken off budget
Courts & Crime
Fraud case reveals risks associated with check payments
Supreme Court announces launch date for online circuit court records system
West Virginia Bar gets more time to respond over lawsuit targeting its black-only seat on its Board of Governors
Lawsuit against abortion accommodations can proceed
Editorials & Opinions
Reporter’s Notebook: Moving mountains
Amelia Courts: Readying tomorrow’s workforce today
Education
WV lawmakers try again to address violent student behavior without mental health support, funding
West Virginia Bill Proposes Mandatory Moment of Silence in Schools
Elementary school discipline bill begins movement in West Virginia House Education Committee
27th West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson pledges to lead by example
Contract details for WVU’s next president, Michael Benson
Elections
House committees take up absentee ballot, ranked choice voting bills
Energy & Environment
West Virginia natural gas and oil ‘poised for growth,’ annual meeting highlights
Senate bill offers tax credits for coal company road improvements, equipment purchases
Trump Army Corps IDs Dozens of M-U Projects for Emergency Review
EQT’s Rice Says Natural Gas Will Take “Lion’s Share” of AI Power
Big Tech Sees the Light – Dumps Renewables for Gas-Fired Power
First Responders, Military & Veterans
Local first responders start donation drive for Southern West Virginia flood relief
Procession honors fallen McDowell County firefighter
Health Care
After passage in Senate, vaccination exemptions bill jumps right into House consideration
Dollison to serve as president and CEO of WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center
CAMC posts notice of data breach from recent phishing attack
Insurance
What’s Driving Up Insurance Premiums?
Interesting News
Entire police force put on leave after chief, 4 officers arrested on multiple charges
Starbucks is getting rid of these 13 drinks soon
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ‘Killing Me Softly’ singer , dies at 88
Whiskey Myers announces June tour stop in Huntington
Lester Holt stepping down as anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’
Senior Citizens
Shakes sold to nursing homes recalled
Sports
Former WVU coach Josh Eilert promoted to head coach at Utah
Substance Use Disorder
Senator clarifies opioid treatment program bill
Technology & Utilities
PSC rules in Hope Gas farm tap case
WV lawmakers advancing bills that risk worsening state’s already poor water quality
Tourism & Nature
The Frank & Jane Gabor W.Va. Folklife Center wants to publish your cryptid stories |
