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From the Well

 
 

 

  “The Well” at the center of the West Virginia State Capitol is a casual meeting place for lawmakers, lobbyists, citizens, and staff. It’s located in the Capitol Rotunda and is often busy during the legislature’s 60-day Regular Session.  
 

 

 

 

  Doug Skaff visitation set for Monday  
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

Gov. Morrisey praises updated guidance for broadband expansion program, officials say

McCuskey joins push to protect veterans’ education benefits

 

Federal Government 

Sen. Capito visits Mountaineer Boys State, Rhododendron Girls State

ICE raid reportedly targets West Virginia Japanese steakhouse; multiple people arrested

Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, US official tells AP

 

State & Local News 

Photos tell story of devastating flooding in Wheeling

DOH faces challenges after 4 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes in Wheeling

Morrisey: Death toll from Wheeling-area flood rises to 5 with others missing

Morrisey declares State of Emergency in Ohio County

Marion Co., West Virginia, hit with ‘worst flash flooding in years’ Sunday

State of Emergency declared in Marion Co., donations needed

 

Other States’ News 

Suspect’s car found as police continue search after killing of Minnesota lawmaker

Ohio bill would give counties power to cut property taxes

 

National & World News 

Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as hundreds reported dead

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

North Central West Virginia Airport could see as many as 4 new tenants this year, 1 potentially before the end of the June

Marshall University President Brad D. Smith talks future of West Virginia at Wheeling Chamber event

Trump backs Nippon Steel deal if it meets U.S. terms

 

Children & Families 

 109 children rescued, 244 arrested in child exploitation sting, FBI says

 

Courts & Crime  

Applications being accepted for Supreme Court of Appeals vacancy

 Despite WV board of education move on vaccine executive order, ACLU lawsuit continues

 

Editorials & Opinions 

Broadband: Bickering and inaction are slowing progress

EPA Rollback Meaningless if Congress Doesn’t Act

Statehouse beat: West Virginia continues to fall behind on roads

Trust in Elections

OP ED: Father’s Day

 

Education 

BridgeValley President gives update on U.S. Department of Education consulting role

New AI-national security partnership at Fairmont State University

West Virginia law expands school counselor requirements amid concerns over staffing and funding

WVU Board Of Governors Bids Farewell To President Gee, Departing Members

WVU tuition to increase following Board of Govs meeting

WVU terminates food service contract with Sodexo

Hope Scholarship deadline approaches; school staff discuss enrollment impact

 

Elections & Politics

‘No Kings’ protests held across the state Saturday in conjunction with nation’s military parade

WV mom’s abortion ordeal sparks ballot push

 

Energy & Environment  

Wind farm construction approved for Grant, Tucker Counties

Former State Economic Chief: Congress Should Save Clean Energy Tax Credits

Trump administration approves Bull Mountains coal mine expansion in Montana

 

First Responders, Military/Veterans

Madison firefighter struck by cable line

Gordon Merry retires from CCEMS after 51 years

Person stuck in mud rescued by fire crews, EMS

 

Health Care 

Measles outbreaks renew focus on vaccinations as U.S. faces threat to elimination status

 

Insurance 

Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

 

Interesting News  

Bluefield gets its own bourbon in partnership with Kentucky distillery

 

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  

PSC orders Waste Management to do a better job

Appalachian Power proposes new rate plan to ease bill increases

West Virginia’s largest internet provider may soon have a new owner. Here’s what we know about Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier.

 

Tourism & Nature 

Man airlifted after bear attack in Rowlesburg; DNR investigating

 

 

     

 

 

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