State Government
West Virginia Board of Education issues statement on vaccination policy
Governor Responds to School Board Vaccine Guidance
Morrisey won’t give state workers day off for Juneteenth
Federal Government
West Virginia Sen. Capito: EPA rollback of power plant rules will take years
Capito pushes shorter permit times for nuclear reactors
Sen. Justice calls for $50M from Cleveland-Cliffs to go to West Virginia airports
Community Groups Ask Justice To Vote Against SNAP Proposal
State & Local News
WV ranked 5th in states who spend most on fast food
Regional News
8th Annual Hats, Hearts & Horses Gala raises nearly $170,000 for West Virginia, Ohio organizations
Plant poses deadly risk as it blooms across Ohio
National & World News
Israel launches ‘preemptive strike’ against Iran, declares state of emergency
US did not have any involvement in the Israeli strike on Iran, Sec. Rubio says
London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India
Update: Fiery Air India crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor, airline says
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Oil prices jump more than 5% after Israel launches airstrikes against Iran
HEF Groupe Acquires Agama Glass in Clarksburg, plans $4M Investment and 70 jobs
The Greenbrier Reaches New Contract With Union
Children & Families
Morrisey approves $738K in emergency spending on out-of-state vendors to fix WV foster care
Courts & Crime
Supreme Court revives lawsuit from Atlanta family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI
ACLU: Lawsuit still has ‘important role to play’ after BOE decision on vaccine exemptions
Editorials & Opinions
Keeping W.Va. Seniors Healthy
Our immigration fail
Health Right: Mobile kitchen is a good first step
Ben Fields: Doug Skaff Jr.: The likable guy and the difficult job
Stay vigilant against fraud, abuse
Education
Marshall Approves Contract Extension For Brad Smith
New report: WV education outcomes still nearly last in country, fewer kids attending preschool
Elections & Politics
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump announces 2026 congressional run in West Virginia
Derrick Evans to run against Trump-endorsed Miller
Energy & Environment
West Virginia officials praise rollback of Biden-era environmental regulations
MVP Played “Critical Role” in Keeping the Lights on Last Winter
Gas-Fired Power Adding 18.7 GW by 2028, But Solar/Wind Dominate
First Responders, Military/Veterans
WV National Guard celebrates ahead of U.S. Army’s 250th birthday
Multiple vape shops raided in two West Virginia counties for illegal sales to minors
Stuck military vehicle temporarily closes mountainous road in West Virginia
Health Care
WV organizations urge Justice to speak against proposed cuts to SNAP program
Telehealth conference looks to improve student healthcare
Insurance
‘Medicaid saved my life’: Advocates say federal cuts could gut rural health
Interesting News
Poison Ivy, poison oak & more: How to identify and treat plant rashes in West Virginia
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
West Virginia native wins Jeopardy! in landslide victory
Tyler Childers announces new album ‘Snipe Hunter’
Senior Citizens
WVU Medicine Geriatrics meets the growing demand of specialized care for older adults
Sports
Big 12 schedule matrix reveals conference opponents for both WVU basketball programs
American Cup brings world-class diving to Morgantown this week
Substance Use Disorder
The debate around kratom: Herbal supplement or opioid substitute?
Technology & Utilities
Tentative deal in place over Verizon planned acquisition of Frontier in West Virginia
West Virginia’s broadband future hangs on aging utility poles. Nobody wants to pay to fix them.
Starting Over: West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council receives report on updated federal broadband grant requirements
Tourism & Nature
Almost Heaven BBQ Bash holds soft opening for 10th anniversary in Buckhannon, West Virginia; full event set Friday and Saturday |
