State Government
Part of large pin oak tree splits and falls, crushes cars parked at state capitol
WV Capitol basement soaked with thousands of gallons of water after line break Over 100,000 gallons of water was in the basement on Sunday
West Virginia attorney general joins joint statement condemning LA protests, supporting troop deployments
Third Officer Sentenced For Inmate’s Death At Southern Regional Jail
Morrisey: ‘Culture change’ coming for WV Department of Transportation after prior mismanagement
Partnerships part of the state’s plan to address future road projects
Federal Government
West Virginia Sen. Justice introduces FLOW Act
Republican Study Committee Launches Rescissions Task Force, Rep. Moore to Serve as Chair
Miller, Veasey, Graves, and Carter Reintroduce the Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students Act
State & Local News
Does West Virginia have rainforests? Experts say it depends on what criteria you use
Regional News
Ohio gives millions to help treat addiction
Amazon Investing $20 Billion to Build AI Data Centers in Eastern PA
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
S&P reaffirms highest rating for West Virginia’s Money Market, Government Money Market pools
Cleveland-Cliffs sent official letter declining state financial incentives
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley Backs $15 Minimum Wage in Surprise Bipartisan Push
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
Miscarriages Cannot Lead To Criminal Charges, W.Va. Prosecuting Attorneys Say
Judge dismisses detainee’s ICE case, but still has concerns
Goodwin sentences another officer in fatal prison beating
Editorials & Opinions
Economy: West Virginia needs to be more welcoming
Will New Steel Tariffs End Up Backfiring?
Enhanced 911
Increased fee keeps 911 reliable
Education
West Virginia students honored as Knights of Golden Horseshoe at trio of ceremonies
Annual Golden Horseshoe awards ceremonies continue its longtime tradition of honoring state’s eighth graders who excel in West Virginia studies
West Virginia University BOG to vote on extending Gee’s contract
Local students compete in 100th annual national Scripps Spelling Bee
Elections & Politics
W.Va. Voters Cast Ballots In ‘Super Tuesday’ Elections
Energy & Environment
Mountain Valley Pipeline asks judge to dismiss whistleblower lawsuit
DC Appeals Court Upholds FERC Extra Time to Build MVP Southgate
OH Approves Williams Gas-Fired Plant to Power Facebook Data Center
WV Supremes Rule on “In-Kind” Royalties & Post-Production Deductions
First Responders, Military/Veterans
‘Just hang up’: Law enforcement urges awareness of popular phone, text scams
Local emergency management agencies are preparing for summertime emergencies
Health Care
Suicide prevention: How to look out for the warning signs
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.)
State’s first horror film fest to get underway this fall, organizers currently seeking submissions
Country singer Conner Smith strikes, kills pedestrian in crosswalk, police say
Senior Citizens
WVU Medicine Geriatrics meets the growing demand of specialized care for older adults
Sports
Rodgers reveals marriage at Steelers minicamp
Substance Use Disorder
New WV app for gambling addiction
Technology & Utilities
Apple unveils iOS 26 and a new ‘liquid glass’ design
Tourism & Nature
What to know if you encounter a black bear in W.Va. |
