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 |
