State Government
Disability Rights West Virginia calls for contract worker reform at state health facilities
WVSOM officials concerned about future of med students with Big Beautiful Bill
Federal Government
Will megabill make deficits snowball? Capito says economic growth will more than counter that
Capito tours Eagle Research in Hurricane
Feds ask questions about SNAP waiver: What about sweet tea? Why these hot foods? Effects on retailers?
Sen. Justice Applauds Potential Return Of Whole Milk To Schools
Trump signs travel ban targeting nationals from 19 countries
State & Local News
Air quality worsens from Canadian wildfires
Summers County Assessor Greg Vandall to Lead West Virginia Association of Counties
Berkeley County Commission assesses the impact of impact fees
Regional News
Franciscan University announces expansion to Franciscan Sqaure
National & World News
Chinese Nationals Charged with Smuggling Crop-Killing Fungus into the U.S.
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Nearly $30 million allocated to West Virginia through Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program
Pampers maker Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs as companies are buffeted by higher costs
Average 401(k) balance fell 3% in Q1: Fidelity
Children & Families
Conference held in Charleston aimed to prevent, heal and treat adverse childhood experiences
Backpack Buddy program to host 13th annual packing day Saturday
Summer EBT will help feed estimated 165,000 West Virginia children this year
Courts & Crime
Harris indicted on 42 counts of mishandling client funds
Supreme Court blocks Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit alleging US gunmakers have fueled cartel violence
Supreme Court makes it easier to claim ‘reverse discrimination’ in employment, in a case from Ohio
Supreme Court sides with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes
Judge blocks Trump administration Job Corps centers’ suspension
Editorials & Opinions
Morrisey takes right steps for child welfare
OP ED: Fear-Mongering Headlines About Hope Scholarship Mislead
New Focus
Education
Teachers travel to Morgantown to learn oil and gas industry
Federal student loan collections resume: WVU economist predicts budget strain for West Virginia
West Virginia law expands school counselor requirements amid concerns over staffing and funding
WVU Robotics Team takes second place in international Mars rover competition
Elections & Politics
Complaint: More Than $14,000 Spent on Illegal Campaign Mailings Targeting Wheeling Municipal Election Candidates
Energy & Environment
Record-setting well in West Virginia: Crew drills longest natural gas well and lateral in U.S. history
Energy Choice Act: West Virginia Sens. Justice, Capito move to protect energy source flexibility
‘It’s Not Too Late To Get This Right.’ Solar Industry Pushes For Tax Bill Changes
Coal Mine Had 30 Years Of Production Left. Core Natural Resources Will Close It
First Responders, Military
Photo of WV Trooper praying with homeless man goes viral
False emergency call leads to swatting incident
Wheeling Police have new technology
Health Care
Capito, Miller push PEAKS Act to protect rural West Virginia hospitals
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital breaks ground on $25 million Bluefield Campus
National Mall ‘Flags for Headaches’ Installation Calls for Urgent Federal Action on Migraine and Headache Disorders
Insurance
PEIA finances are stable, but special session still looms as possibility
Ohio County Tries To Contain Rising Insurance Costs
Employees at The Health Plan Make Strides Toward Healthier Lifestyles
Senate Republicans open the door to cutting Medicare ‘waste’ in Trump agenda bill
Interesting News
WV one of 7 states where you can live on $200K or less
Tips for surviving in the wilds of West Virginia if you get lost
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
‘Jane,’ ex-girlfriend of Sean Combs, testifies feeling financially threatened into ‘freak offs’
Judge threatens to remove Sean Combs after interactions with jury
Senior Citizens
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program returns to WV
Sports
High dives and higher spirits: World-class divers to compete in Morgantown at USA Diving American Cup
Aaron Rodgers ends months-long dance with Steelers, informs team he plans to sign, AP source says
Substance Use Disorder
Problem Gambling: A Growing Concern With Online Betting
Technology & Utilities
Cell phone fees set to increase in West Virginia starting in July
Appalachian Power Revises Bancroft-Milton Transmission Project, Plans June Open Houses
Tourism & Nature
AEP scraps plans for lines through Meeks Mountain Trails
Injured hawk rescued by bystander in Hurricane |
