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News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

Former Southern Regional lieutenant sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for trying to cover up inmate’s death

 

Federal Government 

West Virginia Sen. Justice: Trump won’t ‘endanger the health and safety’ of nation’s miners

NIOSH veterans look ahead to agency future after respiratory health job restorations

Porn could become illegal in US under proposed bill

 

State & Local News 

Family behind Allegheny Wood Products cleared of all charges

‘We’re here for health’: Kanawha-Charleston health board denies indoor smoking exemption for casinos

Buckhannon reactivates fire siren for Strawberry Festival

 

Regional News 

How will Pittsburgh accommodate the 2026 NFL Draft?

 

National & World News 

Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride from water

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Actress and Entrepreneur Jennifer Garner talks about cultivating strong agriculture business partnerships at Education Alliance’s annual Education Summit

Rare warning from Walmart during U.S. trade war: Higher prices are inevitable

 

Children & Families 

These were the most popular baby names in WV last year

These are the hottest baby names in every state

 

Courts & Crime  

UMWA Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Health Cuts

Supreme Court could block Trump’s birthright citizenship order but limit nationwide injunctions

 

Editorials & Opinions 

Foster Care: Officials must improve communication

Big Changes in Education

 

Education 

Kanawha County BOE next to seek legal guidance over Morrisey’s executive order on vaccinations

WV school board backs superintendent in vaccine policy debate, urges working with governor

Superintendent describes decisions ahead on education regulations, vaccine policies

Big Man on Campus: Michael T. Benson to lead West Virginia University by opening doors for students

 

Elections & Politics

Huggins stepping down as Preston County clerk

 

Energy & Environment  

Morrisey touts new laws which make it easier to cap old oil and gas wells

Plugging Abandoned Wells Easier With New State Law

 Is Congress trampling on state laws protecting property rights against pipelines?

WV DEP – Harvia Usa Inc. Has Applied For A Class 5 Underground Injection Control Permit – JKL-11-25

PJM Approves 6 New Gas-Fired Power Plants, 32 Gas-Fired Expansions

 

First Responders, Military 

West Virginia State Police dispatcher nominated for commendation after preventing $11,000 fraud

Applications open for AEDs in West Virginia

 

Health Care 

Kanawha Health Department votes down amendment to allow casino to have designated smoking area

 

Insurance

Possible Medicaid cuts focus of Morgantown protest

Medicaid eligibility changes could affect rural hospitals, leave millions without coverage

 

Interesting News  

WV is the cheapest state to retire in, study says

Massive solar storm causes communications blackouts

 

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

Garner Encourages Partnerships To Benefit W.Va. Kids

 

Senior Citizens

The Hidden Impact of Poor Sleep

What Every Caregiver Needs to Know

 

Sports 

NCAA penalizes Shepherd for use of ineligible athletes among rules infractions

 

Substance Use Disorder

Drug overdoses see big drop in WV and Ohio

 

Technology & Utilities  

Capito: No response from U.S. Commerce Dept. to letter asking for BEAD program update

NextEra Energy hosts open house for MidAtlantic Resiliency Link project in Preston County

Four-state coalition urging residents to get familiar with MARL

 

Tourism & Nature 

West Virginia Strawberry Festival brings family fun and community spirit to Buckhannon

Memorial Day weekend travel forecast and tips from AAA

 

 

 

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