State Government
Leonhardt: This week’s cold temperatures will likely impact fruit tree blooms
Federal Government
Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
Transportation chief says national report points toward more work needed on West Virginia highways, bridges
FCC looking to change rules for broadcast news stations
State & Local News
PODA Plans Move Ahead in Wheeling
Dogs, drugs, and the push to end racing in WV
Regional News
Another Data Center Announced for SWPA; Range to Provide NatGas
National News
China raising its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84%, up from 34%, effective April 10
Trump declares war on state climate laws
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Union reps say food dye ban, SNAP changes could lead to layoffs affecting WV workers
Massive 3 GW SWPA Gas-Fired AI/Data Center Builder to Speak at Conf
Bill weakening oversight of gas, oil tanks nearest water intakes advances in WV House
SEFPRO Corhart Refractories in Buckhannon eyes major growth and sustainability goals
Wall Street’s euphoria sends US stocks to historic gains after Trump pauses most of his tariffs
US stocks shake and the bond market shows more stress as Trump’s trade war escalates
Children & Families
WV House committee advances bill repealing work permits for children
Courts & Crime
Respected Charleston attorney Tom Potter dies
Editorials & Opinions
We can’t fix foster care without funding — and we can’t pretend otherwise
Gazette-Mail editorial: WV leaders say Trump damaging coal industry
Education
Questions about BOG changes persist as Senate narrowly passes bill
Marshall’s BOG approves tuition and fee rate increases
State Board of Education stepping in to investigate a recent employee controversy within Nicholas County Schools
West Virginia senators pass bill prohibiting cell phone use during class
West Virginia Board of Education honors Marion, Mon schools for ‘Exemplary Practices’
WV House Finance cuts $1.2M in school safety funding, says counties can afford to pay for it
Elections & Politics
GOP celebrates Marion County turning red Longtime Democratic stronghold flips to majority Republican voter registration
West Virginia Senate refuses to concur with change to elections bill
Citizen-only voting measure seems likely to die again in House
Energy & Environment
The Legislature Today: A Discussion On Energy
Trump Signs EO Targeting NY, Other States Blocking Domestic Energy
Trump’s Coal Order Comes As Companies Choose Everything Else
As Trump calls for more coal, WV miners remain vulnerable due to delay of silica rule, NIOSH cuts
Gas power plant planned near Davis
First Responders, Military
Former West Virginia State Police superintendent files lawsuit against state
Health Care
W.Va. Senate amends budget bill to include more funds for Birth to Three
Outpatient Medical Pavilion officially open, new medical helicopter announced
UPMC ends gender-affirming care for those under 19
Vaping laws remain a hot topic in West Virginia
Insurance
Birth to Three program rate increase bill stalls in House Finance Committee
A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea.
Interesting News
WATCH: West Virginia city was $2k answer on ‘Jeopardy!’
Ramps, a wild onion, are a cherished Appalachian tradition
Armadillos could expand into West Virginia
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Soledad O’Brien to deliver keynote at Marshall University’s 2025 commencement
Senior Citizens
Senior living center evacuated after electrical fire
New Social Security rules will create hurdles for millions of seniors, report finds
Sports
Why ‘serious’ baseball players from PA come to WVU
Substance Use Disorder
Lead sponsor pitches ‘Lauren’s Law’ to West Virginia House lawmakers
Technology & Utilities
New Study Finds Electric Usage to Grow 50% by 2050 – Massive!
Tourism & Nature
New ‘Pepperoni Roll Trail’ honors West Virginia’s official state food
‘Lifetime trespassers’: Locals hope to bring off-road tourism to UKV next year
WV Spring Gobbler Season to Open April 21, 2025 |
