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  West Virginia delegate slams state BOE over rescinded vaccine policy memo

West Virginia budget omits drought aid despite lingering effects from historic 2024 dry season

WV lawmakers anticipate special session

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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