| Governor & Legislature
Governor provides day off for state workers on July 3, heading into Independence Day
Morrisey announces new Purple Alert program
State GovernmentÂ
West Virginia brings in $254 million more in state revenues than officials had estimated
Governorâs Office: Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs not being shuttered; WV Democratic Party says office being defunded
WV Parkways Authority investigating Turnpike standstill
Federal GovernmentÂ
Senate passes Trumpâs big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie
Capito and Justice are ‘yes’ votes as Senate passes ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
West Virginia representatives praise passage of budget reconciliation bill
Moore Capito, Matt Harvey nominated for U.S. Attorney positions by President Trump
 A coal minerâs daughter takes on DOGE to protect minersâ health
State & Local NewsÂ
Gasoline prices tumble for Fourth of July car travel
Eastern Panhandle projects receive over half $1 million in green infrastructure funds
How âOne Big, Beautiful Billâ will affect West Virginia
TOWN HALL: Exploring clean water access and infrastructure in the Mountain State
Other States’ NewsÂ
Kentucky Power Cites Capacity Need In Bid To Keep Mitchell Plant
DeWine signs $60 billion budget, including income tax cut and millions for Browns stadium
National & World NewsÂ
Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept deal
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90
Business/Financial/Economic DevelopmentÂ
Yeager Airport celebrates expansion to its general aviation apron
Tucker County residents rise up to oppose data center
Eight-day Pro Road National cycling event brings in over a 6-million-dollar economic impact to the City of Charleston
Tesla shares take a hit as feud between Trump and Musk reaches a boil
Children & FamiliesÂ
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 Â
Senator Capito announces the nominations for U.S. attorney, including son Moore Capito
Editorials & OpinionsÂ
College athletics banking on fans’ passion
Tourism: Rubyâs performance inspires confidence
Keep pressure on for broadband funds
EducationÂ
Tie a bow on it: Gee closing out 44 years as a college president
WVU Board of Governors approves naming opportunities
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
Elections & Politics
West Virginia voters prioritize energy costs over source, survey finds
Energy & Environment Â
Senate GOP removes tax on solar and wind energy but dismantles climate law passed by Democrats
West Virginia Coal Association voices support for met coal provision in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Survey: W.Va. Voters Would Favor Solar Over Coal To Save Money
Plastic-to-fuel plant planned for the UKV draws âgreenwashingâ concerns
8 Proposed Pipeline Projects to Carry Molecules From M-U Region
AGA Report Shows Fossil Fuels Produce 87% of World Energy Supply
First Responders, Military/Veterans
HealthNet Aeromedical Services set to begin celebrating 40th anniversary a year early
Health CareÂ
Juvenile Arthritis Affects 300,000 Children Nationwide; WVU Medicine Aims for Remission
Department of Health: WV travelers may have been exposed to measles at airport
Kilkenny concludes term as NACCHO board president
Interesting News Â
Whatâs a Purple Alert? WVâs new system for missing persons
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)Â
Diddy trial: Jurors reach verdict on all but 1 count
Senior Citizens
Village Caregiving opens new corporate headquarters in Barboursville
Flooding Forces Residents From Senior Living Facility in Bethlehem
SportsÂ
Mountain East Conference adds 12th school to its membership
Participants for Big 12 Media Days announced
Substance Use Disorder
West Virginia Counties Set the Rules for Opioid Funds â with No One Watching
Technology & Utilities Â
Trumpâs digital equity cuts make it harder for West Virginians to use the internet
 Senate votes 99-1 to remove AI moratorium from megabill
Tourism & NatureÂ
New parking lot added for Endless Wall Trail in New River Gorge |
