State Government
Governor outlines first 100 days, looks ahead to special sessions, cautions about state finances
McCuskey leads coalition in support of Second Amendment Task Force
Treasurer Pack Bans Use of Chinese AI DeepSeek
WV Division of Highways hears from citizens about Corridor H project through eastern mountains
Gov. Morrisey responds to FEMA denial of flood assistance for several West Virginia counties
WV Dems respond to FEMA denial and governor’s response
Governor Patrick Morrisey Names Lance Yardley as Acting Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Federal Government
Senator, labor union and federal lawsuit each aim to reverse cuts to black lung screening
Capito urges RFK to reverse NIOSH layoffs for coal health positions
A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy
IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groups’ tax-exempt status roil agency
State & Local News
Protesters rally against NIOSH layoffs in Morgantown, West Virginia
West Virginia plans to ban synthetic dyes in food, now FDA says they’ll do the same nationwide
McDowell residents feel forgotten, overwhelmed as they face flood recovery with limited help
Regional News
Judge reinstates OSU international student’s status
National News
Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won’t seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Another major investment in Toyota West Virginia
Toyota West Virginia to invest $88 million for next-gen hybrid transaxle assembly
Toyota WV invests $88M in hybrid transaxle line; donates $100K to MAMC
Walmart remodeling 10 stores in West Virginia
Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed
Children & Families
Morrisey’s line-item budget vetoes slash funds for vulnerable children during foster care crisis
Strollers and other baby products will get more expensive — and harder to find — with tariffs
Courts & Crime
Judge issues temporary restraining order for Marshall student who had legal status revoked
FBI releases annual internet crimes report
West Virginia reports $24 million in internet crime losses in 2024; FBI urges public vigilance
Judge sets May 7 hearing for NIOSH case
Editorials & Opinions
Foster care crisis won’t ever improve if West Virginia lawmakers don’t address the issues
Walking: Mountaineer Mile program is a good step
Safety of Children Must Come First
FERC OKs PJM Deal with Devil for Higher Rates, Blackouts
Education
Glenville State Board of Governors approve pay raises for faculty
Elections & Politics
WV Voter Hall of Fame welcomes 164 new members who have voted in every election for the last 50 years
Energy & Environment
PJM Grid Caves to PA Gov. Shapiro Bullying, Blackout Risk Rises
Want to build a gas plant? Get in line.
Interior moves to fast-track energy projects
First Responders, Military
VFDs work to ‘restore full emergency access’ at Bull Run
Health Care
Congresswoman Miller hosts healthcare roundtable
Eli Lilly sues companies selling alternative versions of its weight loss drug
Like measles, misinformation is spreading, a poll finds
Insurance
Morrisey Announces Plans For Special Session On PEIA
West Virginia Gov. Morrisey reiterates plan to call special session for PEIA
Interesting News
Cicada Brood XIV to emerge soon in WV; what to expect from the noisy bugs
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Tennessee board recommends pardon for music star Jelly Roll
Senior Citizens
West Virginia senior services official learns of local programs
Sports
Former ESPN sportscaster, Clarksburg-native Mike Patrick passes away at 80
WVU fans, donors hear from coaches about new college athletics landscape
Substance Use Disorder
West Virginia overdose deaths drop 40% in 2024, outpacing national trend
Arch Recovery Center opens, becomes first detox and 28-day program in Harrison County, West Virginia
Technology & Utilities
Federal broadband funding pause causes concern among West Virginia officials
A former FTC commissioner says the internet should be ‘free and fair’ as Google faces a breakup
Tourism & Nature
West Virginia State Parks Foundation Names Executive Director |
