| Governor & Legislature
Gov. Morrisey announces several new appointments
Del. Clay Riley represents West Virginia at Southern Legislative Conference meeting
Lawmakers gave Birth to Three workers a raise, but WV cut pay for program’s virtual therapists
State Government
WV DoHS Offers Assistance For Emergency Energy Costs
Public Comments Requested For W.Va. Water Monitoring Report
Federal Government
Following Capito-led Efforts, Education Department Releases Critical Funds
House Passes Annual Defense Funding Bill, Rep. Moore Votes “Yes”
Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don’t switch back to Redskins
Epstein furor upends House for second week in row
State & Local News
South Charleston continues to see major roadway and building construction developments
Other States’ News
Sentencing hearing set for ex-Kentucky officer convicted in Breonna Taylor raid
Ky. electricity rates are below the national average
Study names Ohio ‘best state for sports lovers’
National & World News
Trump admin releases MLK’s files despite family objection
Frustration and fear ripple through NPR and PBS affiliates after Congress approves clawbacks
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Putnam County company launches new apprenticeship program with help from Marshall University
Children & Families
1.4M of the nation’s poorest renters risk losing their homes with Trump’s proposed HUD time limit
Courts & Crime
Morrisey plans to meet with 4 applicants recommended to fill seat on state Supreme Court
Editorials & Opinions
Reporter’s Notebook: Hacksaw
Economy
Education
County School Districts Rank Nationally For Improving Student Literacy
Southern’s BOG appoints new chair, welcomes new member
Elections & Politics
Capito maintains large fundraising lead for GOP U.S. Senate primary
State Senator Tom Willis to Launch U.S. Senate Campaign at Kickoff Event in Berkeley Springs
Johnson PAC gave money to Republicans who led law to eliminate DEI at public universities
Energy & Environment
Williams CEO Confirms NY Gov. Hochul Pledged Support to Build NESE
Trump Nominates David LaCerte to Replace Willie Phillips at FERC
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Firefighters receive live propane fire training
Health Care
Organizations Receive Life-Saving Medical Device Through FaithHealth Appalachia and Marshall Health
Dr. Shah, of Marshall University, honored with Carole J. Bland Phronesis Award
The future of Medicaid waivers under the ‘big beautiful bill’
Interesting News
Elon Musk devotees wait hours to try the first Tesla diner
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known as Theo on ‘The Cosby Show,’ dies in drowning accident at 54
Former W.Va. anchor, attorney Tom McGee dies at 78
A look at Starbucks and its Pumpkin Spice Latte, which returns to US menus Aug. 26
Senior Citizens
Seniors beware: Here are common financial scams aimed right at you
International Seniors meet
Substance Use Disorder
Mother of son who overdosed says new fentanyl legislation is just the beginning of addressing the drug epidemic
Technology & Utilities
Electric service audit ordered; due December 31
Microsoft releases urgent fix for Sharepoint
Tourism & Nature
West Virginia Tourism Department launches new digital tools for travelers |
