State Government
West Virginia April revenue collections $136 million above estimates
McCuskey leads coalition fighting for W.Va. coal trucking company
WVDOT website updated with maintenance project info
Federal Government
Resolution to block Trump’s global tariffs is voted down by Senate
NIOSH layoffs in Morgantown still set for June despite partial return, Capito says
Capito: ‘We’re Going To Keep Pounding This Drum’ On NIOSH Cuts
AmeriCorps Cuts Devastating For Local Service Projects, Appalachian Leaders Say
Trump nominates Mike Waltz for UN ambassador in major shake-up of national security team
State & Local News
Kanawha Charleston Humane Association encouraging more adopters and fosters to help with growing influx
Spotted Lanternfly Found In West Virginia, Including Northern Panhandle
Regional News
Overdose deaths in Kentucky dropped by nearly a third last year, Gov. Beshear says
National News
US imposes sanctions on a Mexican cartel linked to a drug trafficking and fuel-theft network
Business/Financial/Economic Development
McDonald’s store traffic falls unexpectedly as diners grow uneasy about economy
Children & Families
Heatstroke Prevention Day highlights dangers of leaving children in hot cars
Courts & Crime
Students from across the state come together to celebrate Law Day
Mining Unions And Lung Doctors Blocked From Defending New Safety Rule In Court
West Virginia woman pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud
Denim Day: Family Crisis Intervention Center hosts event at Bicentennial Park to raise awareness of sexual assault
Editorials & Opinions
Measles
Education
Marshall AMC partners with Department of Education to launch new pre-apprenticeship program
Trump wants to cut Head Start. In WV, it will eliminate preschool for 8K kids and thousands of jobs
The Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health
Elections & Politics
Morrisey: No photo ID, no vote Governor signs voter photo ID bill into law.
Energy & Environment
Morrisey signs into law state mine oversight bills that have fueled safety concerns
The House strikes a blow against California in a fight over EVs
First Responders, Military
Peer to peer support training at Charleston Police Department helping officers better cope with trauma
Fayette County Commission approves fire budget for 2025-26
‘It’s a milestone’: Wayne County prepares to launch new county-owned EMS system in June
Health Care
How To Spot The Signs: W.Va.’s Child Mental Health Problem
WVU researchers seek participants for study on postpartum health in rural areas
May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month
RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines
Insurance
West Virginians raise alarm on impact of potential Medicaid cuts
Interesting News
These are the most popular dog names in West Virginia
Understanding May Day: From ancient spring rituals to labor rights
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Xbox hikes prices amid trade war concerns. How much?
Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns Honor WWII Hero with New Single “Mose Vance”
Senior Citizens
Backyard Brawl Win for West Virginia Seniors and Disabled
Sports
2025 WVSSAC H.S. Softball Sectional Schedules
Hurricane High School Athelete awards Meeks Mountain Trails Spotlight Grant through Gatorade
Substance Use Disorder
Morrisey announces substance abuse grant during Parkersburg visit
Technology & Utilities
Hope Gas files base rate adjustment rate hike request with West Virginia Public Service Commission
Appalachian Power Still Has Too Much Coal, And It’s Costly
Tourism & Nature
WVDNR urges West Virginians to secure trash and remove bird feeders, other bear attractants |
