| Governor & Legislature
Morrisey ramps up immigration enforcement in WV; law enforcement can question immigration status
‘All of us were blindsided’: West Virginia state senator comments on sale of health facilities
West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith ‘blindsided’ by sale of Hopemont Hospital
State Government
After deadly 2016 floods, W.Va. begins 2 studies on protecting communities
Federal Government
Sen. Capito praises budget bill for national security, support for service members
State & Local News
Three states sign new agreements with ICE for expanded immigration enforcement operations
Bright light seen in WV Tuesday night wasn’t a meteor
Dollar General recalls coffee sold in West Virginia over glass hazard
Other States’ News
Speed cameras to be rolled out for Kentucky work zones
National & World News
Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the internet
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
WV company doing big things for national cyber security
GE Appliances shifts more production to US as part of a $3 billion investment
Children & Families
West Virginia Department of Human Services recognizes August as Child Support Awareness Month
Expert warns foster care crisis is putting young children in grave danger
Foster care placement costs are ballooning across Ohio. Here’s why
Courts & Crime
Attorney Rusty Webb Responds to National NBC Report on Kratom-Containing Drink …
Harrison judge scolds Morgantown lawyer, fines him $100 for showing up almost 90 minutes late
Editorials & Opinions
Federal D.C. Takeover for the Best
Good News: Workers’ comp savings should be starting point
New Center a Boon for Pediatric Health
K-12 Education
WV school board president says courts should decide immunization conflict
Hardesty calls on Morrisey to stop the name calling on vax issue; state BOE sending charter school board letter on vaccinations
West Virginia Student Assessments Continue Positive Trend
Treasurer Pack approves ‘Outschool’ for Hope Scholarship Students
WV says Hope Scholarship can now be used for online classrooms from Outschool
Summer Polling Finds Parents Less Optimistic About the Direction of K–12 Education
Higher Education
Harvard and the Trump administration are nearing a settlement including a $500 million payment
Elections & Politics
Andy Beshear Wows Democrats at Big Donor Fundraiser
Energy & Environment
DEP to hold meeting on permit requests for gas-powered Mingo County data center sites
First Responders, Military/Veterans
West Virginia National Guard, State Police to begin enforcing U.S. immigration laws
Health Care
Rebalancing Pharmaceutical Pricing Without Sacrificing Innovation
WVU Medicine creates Healthcare Epidemiology Certificate program, honors first graduates
CAMC first in world to launch Bioflow-48 stent study
WVU Medicine Building a Brighter Future for Pediatric Health Care
Interesting News
Kings Island saying farewell to fan favorite ride
New practice field ‘means the world’ to WVU marching band
AOL is finally shutting down its dial-up internet service
Pop Culture & Media
Taylor Swift Announces New Album
Senior Citizens
Long-term healthcare facilities to be built in West Virginia
Substance Use Disorder
Weirton awards opioid funds to Northwood Health Systems
Family Treatment Court in West Virginia is faced with budget cuts
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
Florida residents could see a $10 billion utility rate hike
West Virginia Public Service Commission Hears Testimony on Electric Rate Hike
Appalachian Power warns customers about scam attempts during heat waves
Utility First Energy’s long-term data center pipeline swells by 80% to 11.1GW
Tourism & Nature
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