State Government
Local counties, cities to receive settlement funds
DNR hears from community on Forks of Coal Natural Area
WVDNR Urges Public to Avoid Handling Young Wildlife to Protect Animals and Public Health
Governor Requests Soda Be Removed From SNAP Eligibility
Federal Government
Biden officials knew of deadly COVID vax health risks, did not warn public: report
Donald Trump Jr. Hints at Possible White House Run
NIOSH workers to rally in DC, Morgantown Thursday over DOGE cuts
Congress begins considering first federal AI regulations
Health Outcomes: Capito co-chairs meeting where Kennedy presents budget request
No Tax on Tips Act: What to know about the bill
State & Local News
Timber Cleared, Construction To Begin On King Coal Highway
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
Memorial Day weekend: Safety, savings on the minds of travelers
Legislative panel pursues bills to regulate Wyoming library books with sexual material
Cucumbers recalled for salmonella after dozens sickened across 15 states, CDC says
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Small businesses booming thanks to Nucor
US stocks drift lower following mixed profit reports from Target, Lowe’s and others
Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025
State commits funding to Superfund site cleanup
Children & Families
Despite Safety Rules, U.S. Still Leads in Dangerous Magnet Swallowing Cases Among Kids
Courts & Crime
Next up for the FDA, and probably class action lawyers: Talc in food and pills
Editorials & Opinions
Noem’s Gaffe on Habeas Corpus a Problem
RFK, Capito and Moore didn’t save NIOSH employees’ jobs — a lawyer and coal miner did
Improvement: Build on successes in substance abuse fight
Gazette-Mail editorial: Health board made right call on casino smoking
Medicaid Cuts Would Hurt
Foster Care
Brownfield funding has been beneficial
Patrick Morrisey: Fast-tracking broadband in West Virginia
Education
West Virginia governor signs law allowing veterans to fast-track teaching careers
Community Cares Week underway at Marshall University
Governor Appoints New Members To WVU Board Of Governors
Elections & Politics
West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito receives Trump’s endorsement for re-election
Energy & Environment
Chicago ‘climate disinfo’ suit vs oil companies headed to Cook County court
Trump DOJ Sues New York, Other States for Climate Laws Targeting O&G
Study Proves Solar is 10X More Expensive than NatGas for Electric
First Responders, Military
Why you don’t say “Happy Memorial Day” on Memorial Day
Retired Maj. Gen. Crane talks US battery supply chain
First responders celebrate new EMS station in Huntington
Salem VFD: ‘Do not chase the firetrucks and ambulances’
Health Care
Mon Medical Center is First in West Virginia to Combine Two Advanced AFib Technologies into Single Procedure
Health professionals say that tickborne illnesses on the rise in the Mountain State
Insurance
The Health Plan launches its own “Mountaineer Mile”
West Virginia Republicans back plan to cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits in favor of tax cuts
Interesting News
Morning or Night: What’s the Best Time to Shower? Science Has a Clear Answer
NSF and AST SpaceMobile Team Up to Protect Astronomy From Satellite Interference
Oscar Mayer to host first-ever Wienie 500
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Kid Cudi to testify in Diddy trial after Cassie alleges threats over relationship
Senior Citizens
West Virginia’s aging population brings urgent health care and policy challenges
Sports
WVSSAC State Baseball Tournament will double in size starting in 2026
Transgender athlete qualifies for WV State Track Meet
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
Potential US semiconductor manufacturing boom complicated by Trump’s economic policies
Tourism & Nature
WV Strawberry Festival hosts Grand Feature Parade |
