| Governor & Legislature
Lawsuit challenging governor’s executive order on vaccines is dismissed on procedural grounds
State Government
McCuskey asks NCAA to restore female athletes’ records
Federal Government
Miller, Moore Release Statement on Amendment to Help Wyoming and McDowell County Water Issues
Amendment Addressing Water Crisis in Southern Coalfields Passes House Appropriations Committee
West Virginia Rep. Moore backs bill to charge foreign tourists extra at U.S. national parks
Senators Justice and Reed Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Local Food Security
State & Local News
How much income it takes to be among WV’s top 1%
Where to find the best pizza in West Virginia
West Virginia summer eats: Pepperoni rolls shine among America’s seasonal favorites
Other States’ News
OH group condemns end of LGBTQ+ services on 988 lifeline
Ohio courts ordered to report key criminal data
Giardia outbreak spreads in Kentucky: What is it?
National & World News
Man built and stashed homemade bombs throughout New York City, prosecutors say
8 children taken to hospitals after seizure-like symptoms at Harvard Square church concert
Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison for murdering 4 Idaho students
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Bankruptcy Court To Consider Sale Of South Fork Coal
West Virginia ranks low on credit card debt
Yeager Airport selects new board members, gives update on major renovation project
Krispy Kreme, GoPro and Beyond Meat surge as the latest meme stock revival rolls on
Hershey to raise prices on chocolate: Here’s how much
Children & Families
Teens turning to AI for advice, friendship
Courts & Crime
Kanawha County judge dismisses case to block Morrisey’s religious vaccine exemption order
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire Democrat appointed Consumer Safety Board Members
Editorials & Opinions
Maybe Independents Should Throw an Elbow?
Gazette-Mail editorial: Capito is right on Epstein case transparency
The High Cost Of Healthcare In W.Va.
Officials must not avoid hard decisions
Education
Benson attends first WVU Board of Governors meeting as president
New WVU President To Embark On Statewide Tour
Elections & Politics
Willis officially kicks off U.S. Senate campaign
West Virginia League of Women Voters 2025 Legislative Scorecard released
GOP chair seat now open, three candidates want it
Energy & Environment
GO-WV’s Charlie Burd Says WV is Squandering Its NatGas Advantage
Trump FTC Looks to Cancel Biden FTC Consent Order re EQT & Tug Hill
PJM Auction Results: 45% Electricity from Natgas, 5% from Wind/Solar
Coal use expected to climb in 2025 amid higher power demand, gas prices
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Bruceton Brandonville VFD launches Swiftwater Rescue Team
Dunbar police chief says his department is in a period of transition
New CCEMS director hopes to strengthen retention, boost morale for first responders
Chief warns against flashing brights to signal speed trap
Health Care
WVU RNI to lead nationwide effort to improve care for traumatic brain injury patients
Law blocks Planned Parenthood from Medicaid dollars, one third of WV patients affected
Interesting News
Pat McAfee publicly apologizes to college student months after sharing false story that ‘ruined’ her life
Update: Launch Successful For Project Studying Solar Winds
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
WV’s Delnora Wins 2025 Music Video of The Year at 69th Anual ICGMA Awards for “Man at The Well”
Doc pleads guilty to selling Matthew Perry ketamine
Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns to Starbucks on August 26
Senior Citizens
Seniors beware: Here are common financial scams aimed right at you
International Seniors meet
Substance Use Disorder
Cops, EMS, jail bills and more: How WV localities spent their first share of opioid settlement funds
Technology & Utilities
WV Public Service Commission orders two electric utilities to undergo an independent audit
Tourism & Nature
Find nostalgia here: Charleston Vintage Fest returns for its fourth event
State Fair of West Virginia to Celebrate 100 Years with Expanded 2025 Fair |