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News Headlines

 

 

  Governor & Legislature

 Gov. Morrisey gives flooding update, encourages residents to continue apply for assistance

Morrisey encourages use of FEMA resources after West Virginia flooding

Marion, Ohio Counties Slated For $11.7M In Flood Recovery Aid; Morrisey Seeks Additional Support

 

State Government 

McCuskey asks NCAA to restore female athletes’ records

 

Federal Government 

West Virginia Sen. Capito says future FEMA disaster declarations unlikely to face delays

WV Senator highlights family in Big Beautiful Bill

Federal Reserve gives journalists a rare tour of building renovations ahead of Trump’s visit

 

State & Local News 

These are the most flood vulnerable counties in WV

 

Other States’ News 

Reciprocal license agreement with Kentucky should be reinstated soon

 

National & World News 

US fertility rate reached all-time low in 2024: CDC

RFK Jr. sued by the anti-vaccine group he founded

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad

Top 5 cheapest gas stations in West Virginia this week, according to GasBuddy

Trump offers support to Musk’s car company in a surprising post as Tesla stock plunges

Children & Families 

Teens turning to AI for advice, friendship

 

Courts & Crime  

Judge grants preliminary injunction for families suing for religious exemptions to vaccine requirements

Federal & state judges gather at WVU College of Law for civics-focused teacher institute

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire Democrat appointed Consumer Safety Board Members

 

Editorials & Opinions 

Vaccinations: Beat the rush before school starts

 

Education 

WVU President to focus on retention rates and enrollment; looks forward to working BOG members

White House Announces Education Cuts In Budget Package

 

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  

Toby Rice: Strong Power Demand Pleasantly Surprised EQT During 1H

EQT Ordering Equipment to Expand MVP from 2.0 to 2.5 Bcf/d

Judge Approves $167.5 Million Settlement in EQT/Rice Merger Case

Witness: Appalachian Power Lost Even More On Coal Plants

 

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 

UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating

 

Interesting News  

Comic-Con 2025 set to kick off in a year that some major superheroes are sitting out

 

Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.) 

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dead at 71

Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for ‘Feels So Good,’ dies at 84

Food Network star Anne Burrell died by suicide, medical examiner determines

 

Senior Citizens

Seniors beware: Here are common financial scams aimed right at you

International Seniors meet

 

Substance Use Disorder

 From Batman to drones: See how your local government spent opioid settlement funds across WV in 2024

 

Technology & Utilities  

Trump Unveils AI Action Plan for America – Turns Talk into Action

 

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

 

 

     

 

 

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