State Government
West Virginia’s legislative session ends with few of Morrisey’s priorities headed to his desk
Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s agenda approved by West Virginia Legislature
DEP to dispute EPA termination of $1 million grant to address toxic PFAS pollution
Federal Government
Trump is ‘fully fit’ to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical
Trump names William ‘Billy’ Marshall III to lead Federal Bureau of Prisons
‘101st Senator’: Babydog Steals the Spotlight on Capitol Hill, Joins Sen. Jim Justice in Energy Committee Testimony
State & Local News
Tax return deadline approaching for state and federal taxes
SkyWest puts Morgantown on track to meet improtant benchmarks for the first time in more than a decade
Regional News
A man is arrested after an arson fire forces Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro and family to flee mansion
National News
Wisconsin teen allegedly killed parents in plot to assassinate Trump, overthrow U.S. government, authorities say
Business/Financial/Economic Development
West Virginia Senate passes Morrisey’s microgrid bill
West Virginia Senate amends, passes microgrid and data center bill
WV Trucking association: Non-English speaking drivers create interstate peril
West Virginia House approves eliminating need for 14-, 15-year-olds to have work permits
Trump’s China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days’
Nucor helps Mason County community recycle tires
Children & Families
Federal judge dismisses grandmother’s request to overturn state judge’s custody rulings
Courts & Crime
Investigation of assault allegation against Bridgeport Mayor Andy Lang expected to be turned over to prosecutor on Monday
Editorials & Opinions
Statehouse beat: West Virginia GOP proves again they are anti-worker
Setting Priorities for West Virginia
Education
Lawmakers pass bill asserting power over state education policies, even though citizens rejected amendment
West Virginia Legislature passes education oversight bill that was defeated by voters, rejected by court
New ‘Western’ Civics Center At WVU Passes Legislature
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
Range Impact acquires Clay County mine complex, plans to construct solar farm
First Responders, Military
A fire in the Teays Valley firehouse causes damage
Health Care
MU School of Pharmacy hosts pinning, award ceremony
Insurance
WV Navigator offering help with insurance enrollment
Interesting News
250 years ago, George Washington’s ‘Lost Colony’ arrived in Mason County
Lyrids meteor shower starts next week
Hummingbirds are flapping into town
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Weezer bassist’s wife shot at police during manhunt, LAPD says
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
Lauren’s Law increasing drug distribution penalties clears West Virginia House committee
Technology & Utilities
W.Va. Power Plants Seek Trump Exemption From Air Pollution Rule
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 |
