State Government
Morrisey speaks about progress and future goals
National Guard member gets appointed as new Executive Director of VOAD
Federal Government
U.S. Sen. Capito visits Constellium plant in Ravenswood, West Virginia
Rep. Moore’s Trip To El Salvador Mega-Prison Spurs Martinsburg Protest
Pentagon to resume gender-affirming care for troops
State & Local News
Putnam County to Be Bitten by DOGE
Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston mourns passing of Pope Francis
Regional News
Kentucky officials report measles case in non-resident; vaccine rates down
Ohio lawmakers attempt to end elections for coroners
National News
In rare rebuke of Putin, Trump urges Russia to ‘STOP!’ after deadly attack on Kyiv
Southern border crossings plummet but sheriff warns of long fight ahead against cartels
Business/Financial/Economic Development
WV Hive Partnering with Tamarack Foundation for the Arts To Boost Artisan Small Business Support
Healthcare Education Foundation of West Virginia Awarded $65,000 Grant from Benedum Foundation to Support Workplace Violence Prevention
Economic summit attendees explore options for the future
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
ACLU-WV sues over WVU student’s revoked visa
Trump administration faces suit over withheld family planning funds
Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation
Editorials & Opinions
Bill usurps the state Board of Education and gives more power to the legislature
Education
Federal judges pause U.S. Education Department enforcement of DEI ban
Trump signs education orders, including overhaul of college accreditations
Elections & Politics
National Dems to deliver more than $1M a month to state parties
Energy & Environment
Renewables Surpass Coal In Mid-Atlantic Electricity Region
Trump administration fast-tracks energy permits, including coal projects
First Responders, Military
VFDs work to ‘restore full emergency access’ at Bull Run
Health Care
CAMC Teays Valley Hospital holds groundbreaking celebration for new building
Owens & Minor plans opening, sues WestRidge to void original lease
Insurance
Tax policy, Medicaid funding cuts could scuttle Republicans’ ‘big, beautiful bill’
Interesting News
MU radio station gives back with ‘Hair from the Herd’
GRAPHIC: 82-year-old attacked from behind by bobcat while turkey hunting
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
Tennessee Titans take Cam Ward as the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft
Substance Use Disorder
Lauren’s Law signed: West Virginia targets drug traffickers with new legislation
Gov. Morrisey holds bill signing for Lauren’s Law, increasing penalties for fentanyl crimes
RFK Jr. recounts heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, urges focus on prevention and community
Technology & Utilities
More Coal To Make Electricity Could Mean Higher Bills In Coal Country
WV Public Service Commission hears from Weirton residents affected by winter water crisis
Connection Issues: Federal broadband funding pause causes concern
Tourism & Nature
West Virginia State Parks Foundation Names Executive Director |
