| Governor & Legislature
Legislators want to put Juneteenth WV State Code
State Government
Culture Center to Host Free West Virginia Day Celebration
Federal Government
Capito attends White House signing of her Resolution ending California’s EV mandate
Miller pushes Resilience Act, claiming it will save money for utilities and ratepayers
Congressman Riley Moore: Using bunker buster bomb in Iran could force negotiations
Protesters urge Rep. Carol Miller to oppose Medicaid cuts in controversial budget bill
Leavitt: Trump to decide on Iran action in next 2 weeks
State & Local News
‘Devastating consequences’: Local advocates urge Senate to reject proposed SNAP cuts
Tamarack offering West Virginia Day celebration
Other States’ News
Measles cases are in 34 states with North Dakota now the focus
UK King’s Daughters opens new emergency department
National & World News
SpaceX rocket explodes during testing at Starbase launch site
Person bitten by shark at popular vacation destination on Atlantic coast
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Smartee Unveils Modular Automated Production Line, Redefining Clear Aligner Manufacturing
Children & Families
There aren’t enough CPS workers in West Virginia to keep kids safe. The governor’s plan is for them to do more.
Courts & Crime
Two circuit judges admonished after speaking to media
Trump can’t require states to cooperate with ICE to get DOT funding, judge says
Trial date set for next spring over changes at NIOSH
Court: Groups Can Seek Legal Actions Against Bankrupt Coal Company
Editorials & Opinions
WVU Board of Governors Faces a Reckoning
Ben Fields: The childish nature of the Legislature
Education
America’s Top Party Colleges In 2025
West Virginia University adopts $1.29B budget for 2026
Elections & Politics
Warner discusses elections, county clerks during visit to Cabell courthouse
Energy & Environment
Green energy credits phaseout divides Senate Republicans
Allegheny Metallurgical emerges from bankruptcy, eyes expansion and job creation in West Virginia
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Ohio County Sheriff’s Office receiving reports of fake GoFundMe pages and non local organizations collecting money for flood victims
Police violence is growing in rural America. A safer path exists.
‘This is what I want to do for a living’: Junior Firefighter Camp held in Jackson’s Mill
Health Care
Half of America disapproves of RFK Jr.’s vaccine decisions
WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital receives Level IV Trauma Center designation
A cohort of aspiring nurses sign onto program through WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals in Charleston
Migraines in the Mountain State: what to know
Insurance
Commonwealth Fund report highlights concerns with proposed Medicare cuts in Big Beautiful Bill
Interesting News
Box Tree Moth Detected in West Virginia for First Time
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Book chronicling civil rights struggles in West Virginia nets national praise
Senior Citizens
Donna L. Skeen Senior Expo returning to Charleston
Photos: CCCSO Inc. Senior Picnic
Sports
Jarrod West to return as Best Virginia head coach
WVU launches Gold & Blue Enterprises in aftermath of NCAA lawsuit ruling
Substance Use Disorder
The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ threatens the work done on the overdose crisis in West Virginia
Technology & Utilities
Funding announced for broadband projects in 10 West Virginia counties
After years of customer complaints, Verizon makes new promises for Frontier’s aging phone and internet lines
What to know about Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier, WV’s largest internet provider
Hope Gas seeks PSC approval for $2 increase in its Pipeline and Expansion Program rates
Tourism & Nature
West Virginia Tourism encourages social media sharing for state’s birthday |
