State Government
West Virginia Gov. Morrisey unveils request to ban soda pop entitlement from SNAP
Governor Morrisey submits request to remove soda from SNAP, add healthier food options
Town of Terra Alta yet to set FY26 budget; West Virginia State Auditor’s Office offering assistance
Federal Government
Capito committee asks RFK Jr. about health research, fighting opioid addiction, NIOSH cuts
Capito co-chairs meeting where HHS Secretary Kennedy presents budget request
Capito, Warner Introduce Bill to Improve Early Assessment, Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
Federal Correctional Workers Go Big To Get Congress’ Attention
UMWA, Labor Leaders To Protest Trump Health Cuts In D.C.
State & Local News
Fazio’s Italian Restaurant in Charlesis ton under new ownership
Harshman Sends ‘Dispatch From the Mountain State’
Regional News
The Future of AI Data Centers Has Been Found: It’s in Western PA
NWS confirms EF-4 tornado hit Laurel County, KY
Ohio Valley plant plans $21M upgrade to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from water
National & World News
More tornadoes and fewer meteorologists make for a dangerous mix that’s worrying US officials
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Amazon Report Highlights Big Wins for Small Businesses—West Virginia Sellers Thrive Online
The exodus of thousands of college students each summer has strong impacts on the West Virginian economy
Fruth Pharmacy Announces Andy Becker as New CEO
UnitedHealth asks shareholders to support CEO’s $60M stock options
Children & Families
New Human Services secretary inherited a broken WV foster care system. He promises improvements.
Courts & Crime
WV Supreme Court upholds convictions for adults sentenced for 8-year-old Raylee Browning’s death
‘Operation Shake Down’: U.S. Marshals lead warrant operation, netting 40 felony arrests
Editorials & Opinions
Nucor mill is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the region
Wells: Change to plugging process is welcome
Charting a New Path To Push WVU Ahead
Education
Morrisey announces trio of appointments to West Virginia University Board of Governors
West Virginia Department of Health distributes excess medical supplies to schools
Schools Get Excess Medical Supplies To Help Train Future Health Workers
WV TRIO program, which supports first-gen college students, faces funding cuts
Elections & Politics
West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito receives Trump’s endorsement for re-election
Energy & Environment
Surface Tension: Residents express injection well concerns at Warren water meeting
A Researcher Investigates Mining Hazards. Trump Cut His Program
NYMEX NatGas Price Whacked, Lost $0.22 in One Day, Heading Toward $3
DOE Officially Restarts “Paused” LNG Export Permit Approvals
First Responders, Military
Motorcyclists completing ‘Run for the Wall’ to stop in Hurricane on Wednesday
Health Care
Marsh says Biden’s recently-diagnoses cancer is aggressive
New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots
MCHD WIC hospital liaison program helps connect new mothers to nutrition support at WVU Medicine Children’s, UHC
Bipartisan group reintroduces Alzheimer’s early detection bill in Congress
WVU researchers test AI’s limits in emergency room diagnoses
Insurance
Study shows significant increase in mental health diagnoses among publicly insured children: Emory University
Interesting News
What’s in a name? Social Security Administration reveals top baby names of 2024
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
‘Sesame Street’ is coming to a new streaming service
Kansas and 38 Special Coming to State Fair of WV
Senior Citizens
West Virginia’s aging population brings urgent health care and policy challenges
Sports
Power leagues look to bind schools to rules of $2.8 billion NCAA settlement, AP source says
WVU baseball: Sauve and Kirn make All-Big 12 first team
2025 WVSSAC H.S. Baseball Regional Final matchups
Substance Use Disorder
West Virginia First Foundation celebrates Initial Opportunity Grant awardees
West Virginia First Foundation spotlights 94 groups receiving first round of opioid settlement funds
Overdose deaths in West Virginia ease while questions swirl about federal funding for relief programs
TMS therapy plays crucial role in one patient’s recovery program
Technology & Utilities
Trump’s broadband rules changes would favor Starlink; WV residents would pay more
Charles Town City Council asked to prepare to intervene in transmission path
Tourism & Nature
WV Strawberry Festival hosts Grand Feature Parade |
