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News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

Governor promises administration will be more open about West Virginia child welfare

Department Of Human Services Taps New Commissioner For Social Services

 

Federal Government 

Capito sees earmark results in hospice renovations

Musk says Trump’s big bill undermines DOGE; president counters with political reality

Trump reveals why he’s reluctant to impose new sanctions on Russia

 

State & Local News 

New drone academy in Milton now open; Basic, commercial, safety classes offered

Yeager Airport officials say transition to REAL ID requirements have been smooth so far

 Morgantown announces alternative sentencing program for camping ban

 

Regional News 

Lawmaker accepts Trump appointment

 

National & World News 

Salsa Recalled For Salmonella Concerns

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

 ‘It will destroy this place:’ Tucker County residents fight for future against proposed data center

Pilgrim’s Pride opens the first of several employee housing units

NASA officials visit Constellium in Jackson County

Trump says he’s not ‘chickening out’ on trade: ‘It’s called negotiation’

Putnam Co hopes facility will bring new businesses

 

Children & Families 

West Virginia Gov. Morrisey unveils reforms to foster care system

 Morrisey announces foster care reforms, promises transparency as struggling system moves forward

Morrisey Outlines 6 Steps To Improve Foster System

 

Courts & Crime  

Justices refuse to reinstate license of ex-Mingo prosecutor

W.Va. legal team pursuing action over ultra processed food

A judge refuses to toss states’ lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE

Prosecutors: Man sentenced to prison for fraud against insurance company, fire department

 

Editorials & Opinions 

GreenPower Is ‘Dead Money.’ That’s Not New

West Virginia built on hard work, energy production

Good Luck: Best wishes for E. Gordon Gee

Gazette-Mail editorial: Trump’s cadet speech should sound familiar in WV

 

Education 

Marshall University researchers ID new genus of plesiosaur

List: These are the best school districts in WV

 

Elections & Politics

Justice Department Sues North Carolina Over Inaccurate Voter Registration Records

 

Energy & Environment  

Scientific Proof that NatGas has Lowered CO2 Emissions in the U.S.

White House Claims NY Gov. “Caved” on Pipelines, Hochul Says No

 

First Responders, Military 

EMS crews closing doors continues to grow in West Virginia, while others try to pick up the slack

 

Health Care 

Kanawha-Charleston Health Department epidemiologist share importance of lead testing for children

 HHS presses health care providers, hospitals to curb gender-affirming treatments for kids

 

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  

Marion County brewer makes beer to support ALS research

 

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

Tim Tebow to headline GameChanger Prevention Education Dinner at The Greenbrier

Inside Google’s plan to have Hollywood make AI look less doomsday

 

Senior Citizens

What do consumers think about the need for long-term care?

 

Sports 

Kentucky And WVU Have Similarities And Differences Going Into Tournament Matchup

State natives big part of WVU’s success

 

Substance Use Disorder

Methadone treatment could stem West Virginia’s overdose crisis. Lawmakers won’t allow more clinics.

 

Technology & Utilities  

Preston County Commission opposes MidAtlantic Resiliency Link Project

Residents Unsure Of Local Benefits From Regional Grid Upgrade

 

Tourism & Nature 

Monongahela National Forest announces 2025 recreation site openings

School-Business Partnership Teaches Pocahontas County Students Outdoor Skills

 

 

     

 

 

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