State Government
Attorney General McCuskey announces victory in lawsuit opposing California’s electric-truck mandates
W.Va. Tobacco Prevention Program Up In Smoke Due To Funding Cuts
Governor Patrick Morrisey Issues Statement on Boys Competing Against Girls in West Virginia High School Athletics
Federal Government
Capito urges U.S. commerce secretary to fast-track review of broadband program promised to bring more than $1B to West Virginia
U.S. Sen. Justice backs tax breaks for overtime in budget reconciliation bill
Trump’s budget proposal includes Head Start funding, West Virginia program director ‘relieved’
Trump picks Casey Means for surgeon general, after first nominee withdraws
State & Local News
Study says West Virginia among worst states to be a mom
“Riverflow” sculpture dedicated to help Charleston celebrate public art
Greenbrier County Sheriff Warns Public of Widespread Phone Scams Using Fake Warrants
Regional News
Central Ohio priest in Rome as conclave begins
Pittsburgh funeral home gave pet owners wrong ashes: AG
National News
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Cleveland-Cliffs backs out of development of transformer plant in Weirton
Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment
Wall Street climbs in choppy trading after Fed warns of rising risks for economy, holds rates steady
Marion County Chamber of Commerce names Dani DeVito as next president
West Virginia Drug Emporium, Healthy Life Markets to close this summer
Children & Families
All In Foster Care Summit focuses on uniting churches and foster care families together to help tackle crisis
205 Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in FBI-led Nationwide Crackdown
West Virginia Child Advocacy Network Announces New Leadership
Courts & Crime
Judge asked to force NIOSH to keep miner health programs in place at least for now
Coal Miner Asks Federal Court To Order Black Lung Program To Resume
Judges react to Morrisey’s veto of judicial pay raise
Editorials & Opinions
Paying illegals to leave makes sense
The rule of law exists in every courtroom
Personal Health Must Be Priority
Education
West Virginia Professional Charter School Board applauds passage of bills
Students commit to Toyota job-training program during Charleston signing ceremony
Elections & Politics
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin criticizes recent changes to West Virginia elections
Manchin slams WV move to ban ranked-choice voting
Energy & Environment
Huntsman CEO: West Virginia Can Shape Energy Industry’s Future
Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts
First Responders, Military
KCEAA, Metro 911 to implement new dispatch system in Kanawha County
Health Care
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute first in region to use new technology for cardiac arrhythmia ablation
Capito Joins Effort to Make Breast Cancer Diagnostic Tests More Affordable and Accessible
Insurance
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
Interesting News
Mothman Potato Chips Bring A Tasty Mystery To The Mountain State
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ fame posed challenges during jury selection
Senior Citizens
Summers County Council on Aging hosts fundraiser car show
Sports
Morrisey says Harrison County track team girls should not be punished because sports-trans law is on hold
Substance Use Disorder
City of Fairmont completes opioid grant distribution process
Technology & Utilities
Sen. Capito Urges Reinstatement Of Broadband Expansion Program
FirstEnergy shares stats of April 19 storm response effort
PSC denies West Virginia American Water proposal to automatically enroll customers in paperless billing
Tourism & Nature
West Virginia Strawberry Festival 2025: Full schedule |
