State Government
West Virginia Auditor addresses technical issue with direct deposit EFT payments
West Virginia DNR to ramp up policing efforts on lakes, rivers, from May through Memorial Day weekend
WVDNR Relocates Main Office to State Capitol Complex
Public Service Commission joins the 2025 International Roadcheck inspection efforts
Federal Government
Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
State & Local News
Inspections for trucks & other commercial vehicles will pick up dramatically Tuesday through Thursday in West Virginia
Million dollar Powerball ticket sold at WV casino
The cicadas are coming
Regional News
Report: Ohio again ranks among worst states in U.S.
National & World News
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Cleveland-Cliffs project in Weirton goes from promise to letdown
Tariff impact on U.S. economy like ‘driving through fog,’ says Fed’s Barkin
Trilogy Innovations secures $93 million FBI contract to help modernize NCIC system
Update: Dow Jumps 1,000 Points, S&P Up 2.6% Following US-China Tariff Truce
WV Business Roundtable hosts dozens of business leaders
Children & Families
Medicaid cuts mean ‘children have no place to hide’
DoHS Launches Statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour
Courts & Crime
State Supreme Court Declines To Decide In Opioid Appeal
West Virginia Supreme Court puts ball back in Fourth Circuit’s court on $2.5B opioid lawsuit
Editorials & Opinions
Reporter’s Notebook: California on my mind
Put Money to Use for West Virginia
Broadband
Keep up the pressure for West Virginia
Education
Concord University Celebrates Spring 2025 Commencement and Honors Outgoing President Dr. Kendra Boggess
More than 1,000 graduate from Marshall over the weekend
152nd Commencement Ceremony celebrates graduation of nearly 450 students from Shepherd University
West Virginia’s first solar-powered schools create savings, student research opportunities
WVU President-elect speaks on his transition to Morgantown
Elections & Politics
WVU Political Science Professor weighs in on tariffs
Energy & Environment
Well completions per location more than double in Lower 48 states as technology advances
USGS Offers $5M To Find Rare Earth Minerals In Mine Waste
Williams Announces Transco Expansion to Flow More M-U to Virginia
Coterra Says Constitution Talks Back On; May Add $50M to Marcellus
Olympus Energy Sale to EQT Results in 105 Layoffs at Leviathan
First Responders, Military
WV fire chief says 911 center not following state code
Nation Honors Law Enforcement Heroes During National Police Week
Health Care
Healthcare professionals in West Virginia react to Trump administration’s move to cut U.S. prescription drug costs
Insurance
U.S. House GOP mandates Medicaid work requirements in giant bill slashing spending
States would be forced to revamp Medicaid funding under House proposal
Health coverage for more than 13M could be in jeopardy if subsidies cut
Interesting News
One Hospital has 14 Labor & Delivery Nurses Expecting Their Own Bundles of Joy
Is the Southern accent fixin’ to disappear in parts of the US South?
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Prosecutor and defense make opening statements in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Senior Citizens
The Hidden Impact of Poor Sleep
What Every Caregiver Needs to Know
Sports
WVU’s magic number to clinch the Big 12 remains at 1 after 14-9 loss at Kansas State
Where will the 2025 Pro Road races be in Charleston?
Substance Use Disorder
West Virginia DoHS highlights power of early prevention during National Prevention Week
Technology & Utilities
Residents turn out for open house on proposed 105-mile power line from Pennsylvania to Virginia
For Americans, affordable, reliable energy should never be in question
Tourism & Nature
Tucker County ski resort owner wins national ski industry award
Fairmont to host 46th annual Three Rivers Festival later this month
Mythic Realms Convention to debut in Philippi, West Virginia, over Memorial Day weekend
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