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From the Well

 
 

 

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News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

Morrisey: Sweeping reforms coming to the state Department of Transportation

Morrisey Shifts DOT Focus From New Roads To ‘Needed’ Repairs Of Roads, Bridges

New Division of Corrections Commissioner says improvements in state’s jails and prisons must continue

McCuskey warns of vaping products that look like smartphones

West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner speaks to Boys and Girls State participants

Leonhardt: Drought recovery continues, late frost could hurt some crops

 

Federal Government 

Republican senators to watch in the maneuvering over Trump’s big bill

Mike Johnson downplays Musk’s influence and says Republicans will pass Trump’s budget bill

White House breaks ground on Trump projects to pave over Rose Garden grass, add flagpoles to lawns

 

State & Local News 

Tammy Tincher named Commissioner of the Year by CCAWV

Blenko unveils train-themed West Virginia Day pieces

 

Regional News 

‘Pride Act’ to protect Ohio parents with LGBTQ+ children

 

National & World News 

National Guard faces off with protesters hours after arriving in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders

After tear gas and street fires, an Los Angeles community cleans up as National Guard troops arrive

Pope Leo criticizes political nationalism, prays for reconciliation and dialogue

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

US stocks drift higher as trade talks start with China in hopes of avoiding a recession

WV has 2nd worst economy

 

Children & Families 

W.Va. Improves In National Ranking Of Child Wellbeing 

 State’s first ‘crisis nursery’ aims to prevent kids from entering WV foster care

 

Courts & Crime  

State’s prosecuting attorney association say they disagree with Raleigh County Prosecutors claims on miscarriages

Members of WVU College of Law Class of 2025 joins over 6,000 law school alumni

Despite Court Order, Black Lung Screening Program Still Not Fully Functional

Supreme Court suspends Elkins attorney’s license for 6 months

States sue US government over deal ending ban on triggers that make some rifles fire more rapidly

 

Editorials & Opinions 

When Music Was Heard and Felt

Reporter’s Notebook: Tackling CON, by appointment only?

WVU baseball: Despite ending, Mountaineers should be judged a success

Create Real Future for Southern W.Va.

 

Education 

West Virginia ranks 41st in child well-being, according to latest data book

 

Elections & Politics

State Democratic chair blasts recent Morrisey appointments

 

Energy & Environment  

Report: Mountain Valley Pipeline played ‘crucial role’ during arctic weather

U.S. Appeals Court Denies Challenge To Mountain Valley Pipeline Extension

EQT Head of Midstream Rob Wingo Leaving for Greener Pastures

Trump Using Ethane Exports to China as Bargaining Chip in Trade War

 

First Responders, Military/Veterans

New committee to oversee design and construction of memorial for West Virginia service members killed during U.S. War on Terror

 

Health Care 

 WV women who experience miscarriage won’t face criminal prosecution, prosecuting attorneys say

Vandalia Health breaks ground on Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital in Bridgeport

UHC receives Advanced Primary Stroke Center certification, expanding local access to lifesaving care

WVU orthodontists testing innovative technology for making ‘shape memory’ dental aligners

West Virginia Cancer Registry Earns National Gold Standard Certification for 26th Year

Men’s Mental Health Month Brings Awareness to a Growing Crisis

 

Insurance 

West Virginia officials seek long-term solution to stabilize PEIA

 

Interesting News  

 Stinging Asian needle ants are invading the US

Why are flies being given cocaine?

 

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

WVU Medicine Geriatrics meets the growing demand of specialized care for older adults

 

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  

Morrisey: West Virginia ‘well positioned’ after BEAD program changes

 

Tourism & Nature 

Iconic wetland now under Nature Conservancy protection

Why keeping wild animals as pets is illegal in West Virginia

 

 

     

 

 

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