State Government
McCuskey joins group supporting Trump in case against Venezuelan gang
Federal Government
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
State & Local News
All 55 Counties Under State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Severe Thunderstorms
Delegates pass bill laying out oversight if a local government went broke
Regional News
Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment
National News
Trump to hold a meeting on potential investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake
States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies, cereal
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Pennsylvania coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive natural gas-powered campus for AI, data centers
Children & Families
WV CAN Child Advocacy Centers are Vital for Restoring Hope for Child
Senators unanimously approve bill establishing West Virginia Child First Advisory Committee
Boarding school child abuse scandal spurs two very different bills in WV House and Senate
Courts & Crime
West Virginia Prosecutors and Task Force Honored for Dismantling Tri-State Drug Trafficking Operation
Democrats condemn bill that would trim timeframe for child sexual abuse lawsuits
Editorials & Opinions
Robert F. Kennedy’s weight-shaming in West Virginia
Education
Educators say bill requiring teachers to tell parents if students question gender is unworkable
Elections & Politics
Citizen-only voting resolution unanimously passes state Senate
Energy & Environment
Hope Gas files to postpone redline, propane conversion proposals; postpones informational sessions
First Responders, Military
Firefighters at Coal City Fire Volunteer Fire Department recognized for rescue
Brig. Gen. Seward assumes command of WV Guard
Health Care
Bringing more awareness to organ donation and transplantation being emphasized during National Donate Life Month
Ruby Memorial Hospital holds annual flag-raising ceremony for National Donate Life Month
Bill That Creates Criminal And Civil Penalties For Medical Abortions Clears Senate
West Virginia University Health Sciences marks start of Interprofessional Education Month with health fair
Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut
Insurance
New Findings on CDC and FDA from Department of Emergency Medicine Summarized (The Long-term Trend of the Affordable Care Act On Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment)
More than 5M could lose Medicaid coverage if feds impose work requirements
Interesting News
WV once hosted the bare-knuckle boxing world championship
The History of April Fools’ Day: A Tradition of Tricks and Laughter
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Pat McAfee Show’s false rumor about college student leads to lawsuit
Senior Citizens
Older viewers are turning to YouTube. It’s recently led me back to some favorite shows
Sports
WV Senate unanimously passes Cohen Craddock bill
Legislature approves drones for game recovery in West Virginia
Substance Use Disorder
Senators pass substance abuse bill inspired by family’s loss
Second Chance Grant Applicants Awarded $6 Million To Fight Opiate Addiction
Technology & Utilities
First Energy, power company for 545,000 West Virginians, says legislation could raise rates
Tourism & Nature
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta 2025 Announces Star-Studded Headliners for Fourth of July Weekend |