| Governor & Legislature
Senator Vince Deeds announces re-election bid for West Virginia’s 10th District
Berkeley County Delegate Under Fire For Alleged Antisemitic Remark
House member calls for fellow delegate to leave the legislature over controversial comments
Alleged antisemitic Instagram comments by West Virginia lawmaker bring call for investigation
State senator proposes flood walls for flood-prone areas of McDowell County
Maroney takes ‘Alford plea’ in indecent exposure case, DUI trial set for September
Governor holds ceremonial signing for bill establishing civic center at West Virginia University
State Government
Warner Invites the Public to Help Solve the Mystery Behind “What’s in the Barrels” on the WV State Seal
WV’s First AI-Powered Chatbot Recognized with International Award for Innovation
Federal Government
‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ has a big parliamentary setback, but Capito anticipates a vote this week
Residents Maintain Pressure On W.Va. Congressional Delegation Against Cuts To Medicaid, Social Services
Capito Releases Environmental Provision Changes
State & Local News
10,000 tons of flood debris cleared in Ohio County, West Virginia National Guard reports
Other States’ News
Ohio bill would increase penalties for obstructing first responders
GE Appliances moves washing machine production from China to Kentucky
National & World News
Reports of ‘fireball,’ possible meteorite spotted in the sky across several states
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
Business/Financial/Economic Development
NUCOR Steel plant, other development creating housing challenges
Unemployment among young college graduates outpaces overall US joblessness rate
Children & Families
Backed By Governor, Raleigh County Mom Sues For Religious Vaccine Exemption
Courts & Crime
States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
Editorials & Opinions
Morrisey’s political calculation on immunization
Admonishing Akers, Sweeney Wrong; Will Make Matters Worse
Medicaid: Proposed cuts could have terrible results
Improving Health Outcomes in W.Va.
Broadband
Education
Dennison’s interim President contract at Southern extended until end of year
Case to block state funding for Catholic trade school moves forward
Elections & Politics
The Slow, Painful Death of the American Political Dynasty
Energy & Environment
Mountaineer Food Bank receives $40,000 grant from EQT Foundation
Coal layoffs reflect current low demand and high production costs
More layoffs reported in southern coalfields
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Former Taylor County sheriff Sinclair jailed on alleged bond violation; hearing set July 7 by Judge DeChristopher
Health Care
UC Physician Assistant Class of 2025 Achieves 100% First Time Pass Rate on National Certifying Exam
National Org. Erases $44 Million In W.Va. Medical Debt
Federal budget proposals would cut programs for West Virginians with disabilities
Insurance
GOP Medicaid cuts threaten to devastate key lifeline in West Virginia
Interesting News
Best calming supplements for dogs who hate fireworks
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Adam Sandler is coming to the Ohio Valley
Senior Citizens
Alzheimer’s Association Offers Extreme Heat Safety Precautions for Families Impacted by Dementia
Sports
AD Wren Baker, Gold & Blue Enterprises Look To Lead WVU Into New College Athletics Age
Substance Use Disorder
The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ threatens the work done on the overdose crisis in West Virginia
Technology & Utilities
Putnam residents get a look at new plans for ApCo transmission line route, rebuild
PSC rules hearing on Appalachian Power’s bonding plan to go forward next week as scheduled
Tourism & Nature
Hatfield-McCoy Trail is growing again |
