State Government
Mixed Messages: West Virginia Department of Education provides, then rescinds vaccine exemption guidance
West Virginia DMV encourages everyone to get their REAL ID before May 7th deadline
West Virginia Public Broadcasting makes best of budget cuts, possible federal funding loss
Federal Government
Remaining NIOSH employees told jobs will be cut July 2
Trump administration asks to dismiss suit by 3 GOP states trying to limit abortion pill
DHS offers $1,000 to immigrants without legal status who self-deport
State & Local News
W.Va. Seminarian Studying For Priesthood In Rome, Reflects On Pope Francis
West Virginia food banks feel the impact of federal cuts
Regional News
Reporter Discusses Allegations Of Mistreatment, Poor Conditions At Virginia Prison
National News
Catholic leaders criticize Trump for posting apparent AI photo of himself as the pope
China says it’s considering trade talks with U.S., but demands canceled tariffs
Don’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Oglebay hosts Manufacturing & Energy Growth Summit
Data suggests economic growth receded in first quarter of 2025
LG Display to Showcase World’s Best Solutions for Future Mobility at SID Display Week 2025
Children & Families
Regional child care task force gets funding boost
Courts & Crime
U.S. Asks Federal Court To Dismiss Lawsuit By Coal Miner Over Black Lung
West Virginia didn’t join states’ lawsuit against Trump for ‘illegal’ gutting of AmeriCorps
Editorials & Opinions
Reporter’s Notebook: Capitol records
Education
School Vaccine Exemptions Continue To Stir Controversy
Marshall’s Herd Academy expands courses to South Charleston campus
Elections & Politics
Morrisey: No photo ID, no vote Governor signs voter photo ID bill into law.
Energy & Environment
Carbon capture and storage involves many steps for safety
States’ nuclear energy growth needs federal action to follow Trump’s vocal support
First Responders, Military
988 Lifeline decals to be added to MCSO cruisers
Mason VFW honors community members
Oak Grove VFD seeking levy renewal with increase
Middleway Volunteer Fire Company takes honors at Apple Blossom
Health Care
Experts caution against counterfeit weight loss injections
Insurance
Hawaii resolution targets oil, gas firms to recoup rising insurance costs
DOJ joins lawsuit against major carriers alleging Medicare kickback scheme
Interesting News
Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help
2nd grader accidentally orders over 70,000 Dum-Dums
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Trump’s plan for movie tariffs leads to global confusion
Senior Citizens
Summers County Council on Aging hosts fundraiser car show
Sports
Nick Saban inducted into WV Sports Hall of Fame
President Trump announces 2027 NFL draft will be in Washington, DC
Natural Resources Commissioners drop minimum age for youth hunter participation
Substance Use Disorder
Understanding data vital to the effort
Technology & Utilities
It’s last call for Skype as the once-popular video calling app shuts down
West Virginia American Water seeks rate hike to support $300 million infrastructure investment
Tourism & Nature
WVDNR urges West Virginians to secure trash and remove bird feeders, other bear attractants |