| Governor & Legislature
Morrisey’s inaugural fund gave $500K to nonprofit run by political ally
Oliverio, Garcia express concerns about state budget
State senators present check to UHS for new sports complex
McGeehan: Eastern Panhandle lawmaker innocent of making antisemitic social media comments
WV House Majority Leader says there’s proof Del. Masters didn’t write antisemitic comment
Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces New Appointments
West Virginia Governor visits Preston County to discuss economic future
State Government
W.Va. AG hails Supreme Court ruling limiting judicial powers
DEP: Data Center Power Plant’s permit has not been approved
Architects present updated schedule, structural details for new state consolidated lab
West Virginia Parkways Authority addresses failure to reroute traffic leading to hourslong standstill on turnpike
Parkways Authority: I-77 traffic should have been rerouted in all-night standstill
Federal Government
Senate Republicans advance Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote
Senate rulekeeper deals blows to revised ‘big, beautiful bill’
Trump urges Senate GOP to overrule parliamentarian
Fruit and veggie stands and gardening projects canceled this summer as Congress targets nutrition funding
State & Local News
Employees leave Fairmont Novelis plant for the last time
Groundbreaking set for Tuesday for improvement project at West Virginia International Yeager Airport
Mi Pueblito patrons unite to support waiter after ICE detention shocks Hurricane community
Other States’ News
Ohio budget bill with Browns stadium funding, LGBTQ+ restrictions heads to Gov. Mike DeWine
Ohio-based Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from jams, other products
Ohio AG urges governor to veto Browns stadium funding
N.C. peach season arrives ahead of schedule
National & World News
Trump calls for a Gaza ceasefire deal as some Palestinians are skeptical
AAA forecast projects record-breaking travel for Independence Day
Nestle says it will remove artificial dyes by mid-2026
Business/Financial/Economic Development
W.Va. Lost More Jobs Than Any Other State Last Year, Labor Bureau Says
Last day of production arrives at Fairmont Novelis plant
‘We love Nucor’: Steel mill draws businesses to surrounding areas before completion
Nucor already drawing businesses to Cabell County
North Central West Virginia’s aerospace workforce growth is top focus for officials
Children & Families
West Virginia sees modest gains in child well-being, but challenges remain in education and health
Ohio bill would expand child abuse reporting requirements
Courts & Crime
Former prosecutor arrested after violating protective order for third time
Chief Justice Roberts warns against heated political words about judges
$95M Siri settlement: Claim deadline nears
Editorials & Opinions
Thoughts on the Instagram Post
PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Happy Birthday, America
Broadband: Keep pressure on officials to get funds
Education
W.Va. Teacher Chosen For C-SPAN Fellowship
Morrisey to pick head of WVU’s new civics center; will teach ‘fact-based’ history
Boggess ready to move on after long tenure at Concord
Marshall’s Smith looks forward to new partnership
Marshall University partners with Milwaukee-based firm to bring tech company accelerator to Huntington, West Virginia
Elections & Politics
Study: If 2024 election was held today, Trump would win by a bigger margin
Warning signs emerge for Trump with independent voters
Energy & Environment
Mountain Valley Pipeline Settles With Protester It Sued
Underground coal seam fire continues to burn in West Virginia town
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Berkeley County’s first firefighter, EMT recruit class is ready to serve
Health Care
West Virginia Hospital Association releases 2024 Health Care Workforce Report
WVU Medicine doctor explains how heat affects heart health
West Virginia health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Dulles Airport
Insurance
GOP Medicaid cuts threaten to devastate key lifeline in West Virginia
Interesting News
Can potential microplastics in plastic water bottles make you sick?
NASA LEGEND KATHERINE JOHNSON INCLUDED AMONG AVIATION HEROES IN SPECIAL MAGAZINE “250 YEARS OF FLIGHT”
How to keep your cat calm during 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
Dave Parker, hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed ‘the Cobra,’ dies at 74
Substance Use Disorder
DoHS Announces Payment Updates for Drug Screening and Testing Services in Child Welfare Proceedings Under Senate Bill 128
Technology & Utilities
Broadband grants announced for 10 counties
Power companies are asking to cut their solar incentive amid another rate hike
Tourism & Nature
Hatfield-McCoy Trail is growing again |
