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News Headlines

 

 

  Governor & Legislature

Morrisey says WV Guard members in Qatar safe and accounted for after Iran missile attack

As Communities Clean Up, Lawmakers Question Lack Of Flood Discussion

 

State Government 

Financial official looks ahead to increased costs of PEIA, Hope Scholarship plus federal changes

 

Federal Government 

Federal officials join Capito for opening of Monarch Hall at Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry

Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Request for Major Disaster Declaration in Ohio and Marion Counties

Miller Hosts RESILIENCE Act of 2025 Roundtable

Customs & Border Patrol welcomes Homeland Secretary Noem to ribbon-cutting ceremony

 

State & Local News 

City of Huntington announces new safety initiative for downtown area

Heat wave sets in for the week

 

Other States’ News 

This rural community fought the country’s second-biggest gas-powered data center, and won

East Ohio Regional Hospital acquired, new owner plans to reopen this fall

Group aims to stop law banning DEI at Ohio’s universities

 

National & World News 

Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran, declares end to “12 Day War”

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Public Comment Open On Air Quality Permit For Tucker County Microgrid Facility

Raising Cane’s to open first location in West Virginia

Procter & Gamble Awards $15,000 Grant to Support Mountaineer Food Bank’s Summer Feeding Programs

 

Children & Families 

Group files amicus brief against judicial overreach in W.Va. foster care case

 

Courts & Crime  

2 rulings by divided West Virginia Supreme Court reinforce limits on oil, gas royalty deductions

 US Supreme Court allows third-country deportations for now

 

Editorials & Opinions 

Reporter’s Notebook: Punching down

Rising Power Rates a Concern for W.Va.

Assessment

 

Education 

School Building Authority approves nearly $20 million for Major Improvement Projects

 In a state plagued by poor health outcomes, one WV educator is transforming his classroom

 

Elections & Politics

Fed up and stepping in: Five first-time candidates take on state politics

 

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

West Virginia National Guard airmen, soldiers in Qatar, are ‘accounted for and safe,’ says Morrisey

HealthNet Aeromedical Services Launches Wayne County Emergency Medical Services

 

Health Care 

 Proposed Medicaid cuts would be detrimental, health leader says; 7 rural WV hospitals would close

Alzheimer’s Association Launches App for Early-Stage Dementia

WVU School of Nursing’s DNP Nurse Anesthetist program receives highest level, 10-year accreditation

 WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Nursing Academy offers free hands-on experience for aspiring healthcare professionals

 

Insurance 

West Virginia lawmakers warned of rising PEIA, Hope Scholarship costs

 

Interesting News  

AAA: Record-Breaking 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Over July 4th Holiday

 

Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.) 

Bad Company, Mott the Hoople singer dies at 81

 

Senior Citizens

The 2nd Annual Donna L. Skeen Senior Expo is set for June 26 and 27

 

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  

West Virginia lawmakers consider limits on city, county public broadband network ownership

West Virginia has until Sept. 3 to submit final BEAD plan under revamped program

DOGE terminates $9 million state digital equity grant

 

Tourism & Nature 

West Virginia Department of Tourism to revamp website

State parks seeing significant increase in revenue

 

 

     

 

 

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