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  Lawmakers leave magistrates out in final form of judicial pay raise bill

State’s Democratic Party Continues Public Criticism Of Anti-DEI Bill Procedure 

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

Governor designates ‘Mountaineer Mile’ trails at West Virginia state parks

Cahill lawsuits shines new light on West Virginia State Police scandal

W.Va. highway officials plead for caution after deadly work zone crash

WV Treasurer Larry Pack brings thousands to Wheeling

 

Federal Government 

Jim Justice voices his take on the potential federal budget cuts to healthcare programs

West Virginia Congressman Riley Moore visits maximum security prison in El Salvador

Abrupt Loss Of Federal Funds Forces Cuts To Humanities Programs Statewide

Trump signs executive order to lower drug prices and reduce Medicare costs

 

State & Local News 

Mississippi accounting firm agrees to pay over $1 million resolving allegations from 2016 floods

Berkeley County Commission Adopts Levy Rate for 2025-2026

 

Regional News 

Governor’s mansion arson suspect was angry about Gaza War, Pennsylvania police say

 

National News

Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

US counties with worst drinking water violations

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Plan for Va. Data Center with 3,500 MW Gas-Fired Plant Canceled

Retail sales jump as people rush to buy cars ahead of tariffs

 

Children & Families 

Sissonville couple convicted of child neglect, trafficking sued by two more adopted children

WV Parent’s Bill of Rights signed into law

 

Courts & Crime  

Former State Police boss files wrongful termination, retaliation suit

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order

 

Editorials & Opinions

Save Lives: Register to become an organ donor

Learning

 

Education 

Morrisey says WV teachers will have ‘more control’ over classrooms with elementary discipline law

 

Energy & Environment  

Blue Hydrogen Facilities Could Move Needle on NatGas Demand This Year

Following Trump Orders, Coal Still On The Decline

2025 West Virginia Coal Show underway in Charleston

 

First Responders, Military 

Mural dedicated to WW2 hero Hershel “Woody” Williams

Monongalia EMS Joins Life Saving Blood Transfusion Stabilization Program

Raleigh County recognizes 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

 

Health Care

The FDA warns patients about counterfeit Ozempic that may be in circulation

‘Commitment to our mission’: WVU Health Systems announces more than $460 million in capital projects

Medical studies crucial to West Virginia being presented during 45th annual Research Day at CAMC

Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually

 

Insurance

GOP delegate says West Virginia hospitals rely on Medicaid patients to remain operational

 

Interesting News 

Hike for Hope: West Virginia event shines light on suicide prevention in construction industry

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to dazzle the night sky beginning this week

 

Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.) 

‘Home Alone 2’ director wishes he could cut 1 scene

 

Senior Citizens

Your Social Security payment could be larger this month, do you qualify?

Weirton Senior Center offering events for community

 

Sports 

Road Racing Returning To Charleston

 

Substance Use Disorder

Removing obstacles to treatment, Crisis Intervention Team adds bins to secure clients’ possessions

 

Technology & Utilities  

Fayette commission initiates dissolution process for three PSDs

 

Tourism & Nature

Tourism Summit provides inside look at James Beard award winner Paul Smith

Taste your way through West Virginia: Local beer, spirits and wine in every region.

New trams take shape at Hawks Nest, Pipestem; start dates still up in the air

Gauley Added To List Of Most Endangered Rivers

West Virginia’s Gauley River among the nation’s most endangered, conservation organization says

 

 

 

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