State Government
Governor Patrick Morrisey Declares State of Emergency in Mineral County
WVDA begins gypsy moth treatments
Federal Government
RFK Jr. confirms return of 110 workers to various roles at NIOSH in Morgantown
Federal Mining Research Workers Are Still In Limbo
Capito backs extension of Trump tax cuts, accountability on Medicaid dollars
As Congress considers Medicaid changes, Congressman Riley Moore expresses support
WV lawmaker introduces Resolution honoring Pope Leo
State & Local News
Fairmont City Council considers PODA ordinance
Woman admits to stealing over $328K in West Virginia pension payments
Regional News
Ohio House member accused of child sex abuse
KY thrifter lands autograph by another MLB legend
National & World News
Top Iranian official says Tehran would forego highly enriched uranium in nuclear deal with Trump
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Data: 46% of WV households live paycheck to paycheck
Stocks edge higher on Wall Street and add to gains they made earlier in the week
Gen Z getting serious about finances
Children & Families
Attorneys suing over WV’s troubled foster care system seek to review lawsuit, request new judge
West Virginia Watch reporter wins a Dan Rather Medal award for her foster care reporting
Courts & Crime
Judge’s order means some NIOSH jobs return to Morgantown
Cabell-Huntington Opioid Lawsuit Continues On
Court rules in favor of The New York Times over texts between the EU chief and a pharma boss
Editorials & Opinions
Ohio County board may be first through the wall
Keeping Cellphones out of Classrooms
Operation Blue Sky
Education
State Board Of Education Votes To Fight Legislative Oversight, Declares State Of Emergency In 2 Counties
West Virginia Board of Education votes to pursue litigation to challenge legislative oversight law
State school board and county systems grapple with governor’s directive on vaccinations
WVBOE hears from public on religious vaccine exemptions
Federal Funding Cuts, New Dye Requirements Fuel Uncertainty In School Lunchrooms
Jennifer Garner to speak at 2025 Education Alliance’s annual summit
Once out-of-control Martinsburg North Middle School taken off emergency status
State takes over Nicholas schools and fires superintendent
W.Va. Department Of Education To Take Over Tyler County Schools
Dangerous TikTok trend causing problems in McDowell County schools
Elections & Politics
West Virginia Sec. of State Warner says Manchin is ‘out of touch with election integrity’
Energy & Environment
Four groups file federal challenge to state’s right to permit injection wells for carbon storage
White House weighs NRC overhaul
First Responders, Military
West Virginia crew’s first call for swiftwater work came Tuesday in neighboring Maryland
FBI Releases 2024 Report on Officers Killed and Assaulted in the Line of Duty
Health Care
PCH and WVU Medicine Children’s Announce New Affiliation, Invite Community to Celebrate
Insurance
More than 6M could lose Medicaid over work requirements
Interesting News
WV is the cheapest state to retire in, study says
Massive solar storm causes communications blackouts
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Diddy trial: Cassie back in court for second day of testimony about ‘freak offs’
Cassie Ventura recounts terror and trauma in second day of testimony at Diddy’s trial
Senior Citizens
The Hidden Impact of Poor Sleep
What Every Caregiver Needs to Know
Sports
WVU seeks to secure Big 12 title Thursday
State BOE gives final approval for new WVSSAC classification
Charleston releases road closures and parking information for USA Cycling events
Substance Use Disorder
US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen
Drug overdoses see big drop, except in these states
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
Strawberry Festival Coronation
New trailhead for Elk River Trail system opens in Clendenin |
