| Governor & Legislature
West Virginia law bans gender-affirming care for minors
State Government
West Virginia Awarded $24 Million to Expand Truck Parking along key transportatioin corridors
Federal Government
Capito: Flood Disaster Declaration Could Come ‘Early Next Week’
Capito: Epstein documents should be made public, but congressional action isn’t necessary
West Virginia senators vote to cut $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid
West Virginia Senators Capito, Justice vote in favor of rescissions package
A ‘Crypto Week’ win: Congress passes 1st major crypto legislation in the U.S.
State & Local News
Ex-Fort Gay Mayor, Treasurer Indicted On Embezzlement, Fraud Charges
Other States’ News
Lioness killed by lion at Columbus Zoo after door separating the two fails
National & World News
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
Salmonella outbreak: Cases linked to frozen beans
Deodorant sold by Walmart, Amazon recalled nationwide
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Trader Joe’s to open 30 new stores: Here’s where
Children & Families
1.4M of the nation’s poorest renters risk losing their homes with Trump’s proposed HUD time limit
Courts & Crime
Former Fayette County Circuit Judge John W. Hatcher Jr. passes away at 81
Cabell County becomes 14th circuit to launch a Family Treatment Court
Another WV miner joins suit against federal government over shutdown of miners’ health program
Editorials & Opinions
WVU athletics needs a big revenue boost to remain relevant
Economy: Projects show faith in West Virginia’s future
Editorial: Until thinking changes, WV public schools won’t
Protecting Our Youth
Education
W.Va. Senators Lead Charge To Free Up Federal Education Funds
Accreditation Agency Flags Wheeling University For Financial Concerns
Elections & Politics
W.Va. GOP Chair Resigns To Focus On Commerce Dept.
Energy & Environment
Solar power project on Charleston’s West Side to include community disaster hub
First Responders, Military/Veterans
First Responders in Nicholas County Receive Advanced Crisis Intervention Training
Health Care
NIOSH mobile lung screenings back on the road following DOGE pause
WV Lyme disease crisis grows; cases skyrocket in northern panhandle
Ohio County Lyme cases hit record high
Interesting News
When is the best time to view the Perseid meteors
Man wearing metal chain enters MRI room without permission, gets sucked into machine, police say
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Obsolete and biased? Or vital for local communities? PBS, NPR money on the chopping block
Documentary Film Festival With Student Competition Launching In Wheeling
1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer’s life was touched by tragedies
Robert Plant To Kick Off U.S. Tour In Wheeling
Senior Citizens
New W.Va. law creates a state Dementia Services Director
Substance Use Disorder
Capito joins president for signing of legislation to restrict deadly fentanyl
GameChanger plans to launch innovative prevention education platform: GameChanger University
WV family joins president for HALT Fentanyl Act signing
Technology & Utilities
New memo could have implications for West Virginia broadband pole disputes
Power prices are expected to soar under the new tax cut and spending law
Tourism & Nature
West Virginia’s first mountain coaster zooms down Mercer County slopes
‘Cryptids are the new coal’ as Veggie Man Day returns to the state
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