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  Delegates Anders and White express disappointment during town hall

WV delegate speaks on improving foster care system

WV leaders react to canceling of transformer plant

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

McCuskey, Morrisey declare separate victories against ‘woke virus’

DEP questions data center developer confidentiality claims in air permit requests

DOJ: W.Va. corrections officer sentenced to prison following inmate death in 2022

 

Federal Government 

West Virginia’s Capito questions FBI director on budget requests, talks CJIS facility

West Virginia Sen. Capito: Head Start funding restored to Trump’s budget proposal

Capito Says HHS Gave ‘Insufficient Answer’ On Black Lung Program

Trump administration unveils air traffic control overhaul plan

Senate fails to advance crypto bill amid Democratic opposition

 

State & Local News 

So far, so good with REAL ID requirement

West Virginia officials celebrates selection of first American-born pope

West Virginians React To New Pope

The Most Rev. Mark Brennan, Bishop Of The Wheeling-Charleston Diocese Congratulates New Pope

Manchin: God bless America and God bless the new Pope

 

Regional News 

VT study reveals some major US cities slowly sinking

Kennywood’s biggest coaster reopens this weekend

Ohio bill offers protection for off-label prescriptions

 

National News 

Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV pledges to ‘build bridges’ in 1st remarks as pontiff

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Cleveland-Cliffs says Weirton project fell apart over partnership, broader financial pressures

Trump keeps 10% tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal

Data suggests economic growth receded in first quarter of 2025

 

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  

‘No rational plan’: Federal judge hears from miners, workers affected by NIOSH cuts

 

Editorials & Opinions 

Morrisey’s executive order on immunization exemptions is wrong on multiple levels

Revenue: Cautious approach to spending is needed

 

Education 

West Virginia school district warns of dangerous TikTok trend involving Chromebook misuse

Marion County Schools adjusting after DOGE cuts 

 

Elections & Politics

Biden admits he ‘wasn’t surprised’ Trump won election over Harris

 

Energy & Environment  

EPA officials to make Charleston listening stop for plan to weaken water protections

Carbon capture and storage involves many steps for safety

Peabody and Anglo American release updates on steelmaking coal acquisition

 

First Responders, Military 

Roxalana fire station faces uncertain future after black mold forces its closure

 

Health Care 

Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use, a study finds

 

Insurance

States try to revive Medicaid work requirements, worrying some low-income Americans

Medicaid payments barely keep hospital mental health units afloat. Federal cuts could sink them

 

Interesting News  

WV-Founded Luxury Brand Morgan Rhea Featured in Forbes Mother’s Day Gift Guide

 

Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.) 

Charleston officials announce 2025 Live on the Levee line-up

 

Senior Citizens

The Hidden Impact of Poor Sleep

What Every Caregiver Needs to Know

 

Sports 

Pittsburgh Pirates manager ‘relieved of his duties’

Date set for MBB Backyard Brawl in Morgantown

 

Substance Use Disorder

City of Fairmont completes opioid grant distribution process

 

Technology & Utilities  

Sen. Capito to Commerce Department: Dial up efforts to review federal broadband grants

West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council receives briefing on federal funding pause

Broadband Summit opens students’ eyes about high-tech jobs

Hope Gas Proposes Rate Hike for West Virginia Customers

 

Tourism & Nature 

Coopers Rock stargazing cabins win award ahead of opening

West Virginia Strawberry Festival 2025: Full schedule

Appalachian Blues Fest announces lineup, expanded schedule for July event

 

 

 

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