| Governor & Legislature
Legislators want to put Juneteenth WV State Code
Gov. Morrisey seeks federal disaster declaration for Ohio County following deadly June 14 flash flooding
State Government
West Virginia has been working to refine economic development strategy, official tells lawmakers
West Virginia requests Major Disaster Declaration, Emergency Declaration in Ohio, Marion counties
Federal Government
Congressional delegation responds following U.S. strike on Iran
Rep. Moore releases statement after Iran strike
West Virginia Sen. Capito: proposed Medicaid reforms would root out ‘waste, fraud and abuse’
DOGE terminates $9 million state digital equity grant
State & Local News
West Virginia faces rising food prices and accessibility issues amid SNAP funding concerns
Mountaineer Food Bank celebrates expansion milestone with community “Setting the Beam” ceremony
Other States’ News
Gunman killed after opening fire at Michigan church; one injured
National & World News
What to know about bunker-buster bombs unleashed on Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility
US signals a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war
Nations react to US strikes on Iran with many calling for diplomacy
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Oil rises and US stock futures slide as markets react to US strike on Iran nuclear sites
WVU economist keeping eye on inflation, tariffs
Kroger plans to close 60 stores over next 18 months
Farmer Grows Workforce Training Program In Former Coal Camp
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
Funding cut leads to W.Va. Supreme Court hiring freeze
Circuit Judge Sweeney admonished for bringing attention to CPS issues
Editorials & Opinions
Out of Touch: Power companies are wrong on the math
Statehouse beat: Do-nothing lawmakers starting to cost state badly
Rate Increase
Education
‘What did it threaten?’ WVU board removes faculty, student voting rights due to new GOP law
University of Charleston cuts ribbon on new rehab science and athletic center
Elections & Politics
Democrats are at odds over response as Trump announces the US has entered Israel-Iran war
Energy & Environment
West Virginia leaders praise EPA plan to roll back power plant emissions standards
‘If we repeal, China wins’: Congress poised to cede more energy ground to China
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Sheriff Matheny urges caution as tensions with Iran rise
Responders, Volunteers Brace for Heat Wave Amid Flood Cleanup
Health Care
Hospital reps: Rural healthcare providers would be at risk under ‘Big, Beautiful’ provisions
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute partnering with Riddell to make safer helmets for youth football players in Marion County
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
WVSWA ‘icon’ Doug Huff retires after 70 years
Substance Use Disorder
The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ threatens the work done on the overdose crisis in West Virginia
Technology & Utilities
Appalachian Power to show Putnam County residents new power-line route, Meeks Mountain Trails now unaffected
APCo to host open houses next week for Bancroft-Milton transmission line project
Stewartstown residents share opposition to MARL transmission line
Tourism & Nature
Capitol Market now part of National Register of Historic Places |
