State Government
Review finds few examples of DEI within West Virginia departments and agencies
ACLU, Mountain State Justice sue to block Gov. Morrisey’s vaccine exemption order in West Virginia
‘A really bad deal for West Virginians’: Advocates decry GOP’s cuts to health care, food assistance
Federal Government
As Big Beautiful Bill hits Senate, Capito anticipates changes
Bill targets early Alzheimer’s diagnosis
State & Local News
Coalfields Expressway 50 percent complete in McDowell
‘Brutal’ I-64 Nitro, Barboursville dips to be fixed
Ferrell says Huntington will attack housing issue after study finds large housing gap
FedEx driver helps capture man wanted in West Virginia
Regional News
Pittsburgh to Keep U.S. Steel HQ
Focus Group: Enthusiasts say film commission could make reel impact for Southeast Ohio
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
WV energy affordability, jobs, GDP projected to drop due to House budget bill
It’s ‘crunch time’ for US importers facing tariff deadlines, customs audits
GreenPower lays off workers at electric school bus manufacturing site in South Charleston
Children & Families
Mayer looks to use what he heard in listening sessions to help with future of child welfare system
Courts & Crime
Parents sue to halt Morrisey’s vaccine exemption order
Class action claims Greenbrier violating federal receipt law
Editorials & Opinions
State senators worked hard for personal injury lawyer money
Don’t take a wrecking ball to West Virginia’s health care system
Don’t take away what keeps moms like me alive by slashing Medicaid funding
Education
WVU board leadership affirms presidential hiring process following criticism from BOG member Bray Cary
West Virginia Schools Superintendent names new leaders in takeover counties, including superintendent who was fired by Tyler Board of Education
BridgeValley’s Sacks to take 6-month consulting job with U.S. Department of Education
Elections & Politics
Senate Seat Chase
Energy & Environment
Coal plants report losses, oversupply amid rate increase plans
First Responders, Military
Fayetteville Fire Department Improves ISO Rating, Potentially Lowering Insurance Costs for Local Residents
Local EMA service receives $20,000
Health Care
WVU Hospitals achieves Magnet® Recognition again
Mon Medical Center achieves state first in new AFib procedure
Type 2 diabetes: Can it be reversed?
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
Brazilian producer takes Farmington No. 9 Mine disaster to the world
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Phil Robertson, Patriarch of ‘Duck Dynasty’ and Founder of Duck Commander, Dies at 79
Senior Citizens
West Virginia’s aging population brings urgent health care and policy challenges
Sports
West Virginia opens postseason play against Kentucky as part of Clemson Regional
New biomechanics center at WVU will enhance athlete performance, help prevent injury
Substance Use Disorder
Overdose deaths down statewide but increase reported in Eastern Panhandle
Technology & Utilities
New law requires electric utility reporting
West Virginia Hosts Global Cyber Warfare Simulation: Locked Shields 2025 Trains Thousands in Real-Time Defense
Public comments taken in Frontier Verizon merger
Independent reliability audit plan approved by PSC
Tourism & Nature
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve expects another big summer with visitors |
