| The Governor
ACLU seeks restraining order against West Virginia governor’s religious vaccine exemptions
Morrisey said buyer of senior-care centers was vetted, but MDG was sued for discrimination
Governor visits county, delivers EDA site prep grant
The Legislature
Former state auditor employee, foundation president may have tested West Virginia’s lobbying rules
Senator Patricia Rucker Supports State’s Charter Schools Decision to Accept Vaccination Exemptions
News Anders: MARL opposition clear at FirstEnergy open house
State Government
West Virginia attorney general wants vaccine lawsuits consolidated in Raleigh County
Federal Government
Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Invests in West Virginia’s Agriculture Industry
Manchin previews new memoir
State & Local News
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against County Commission Over Special Ambulance Fee Ordinance
Other States’ News
Virginia lobbyists clash over legalizing internet gaming
Maryland governor speaks on the state’s nuclear future
Kentucky State Capitol closes to public as $291 million construction project begins
Ohio House lawmakers reintroduce bipartisan natural hair anti-discrimination bill for fourth time
National & World News
Home Depot signals price increases on some products amid tariffs
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
Tucker County Microgrid Clears Regulatory Hurdle To Begin Construction
Timet plant in Jackson County quickly taking shape
Work continues on solar-powered titanium melt facility in Jackson County, W.Va.
Tomson: Tucker County residents unhappy with location of incoming power plant to fuel data center
Major developer in Monongalia County (West Virginia) files for Chapter 11 reorganization
Children & Families
The healing power of camp: Trauma-informed adventures for kids in foster care
Courts & Crime
Federal judge grants injunction for four West Virginia University football players
Court Strikes Down W.Va. “Doxing” Law Banning Publishing Home Addresses and Phone numbers
Higher Education
Bluefield State University Inaugurates New President
West Virginia Campus Self-defense Act sees low first-year student participation
K-12 Education
Attorneys for state school board ask for a swift review of vaccine exemptions case
Elections & Politics
Local broker Tony Viola launches bid for West Virginia House of Delegates District 2 seat
Rep. Carol Miller announces re-election bid with Trump’s endorsement
Clerks from all 55 WV counties gather for election conference at Canaan Valley
Energy & Environment
Fourth Circuit reverses part of oil, gas royalties case
Appalachian Natural Gas Producers Brace for Demand Surge as Infrastructure Expands
WV groups call on Morrisey, McCuskey to push against end of federal solar program
Williams CEO to Present at 2025 Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference
Trump’s bid to support coal could cost ratepayers billions, report finds
First Responders, Military/Veterans
West Virginia community honors 911 Director who retires after 23 years of service
Health Care
Berkeley Medical To Open New Unit Improving Emergency Care
Researchers seeking babies for kicking and learning study
WVU occupational therapy student helps advance AI tools for infant motor development research
Vandalia Health Charleston Area Medical Center recognized as best employer for 7th straight year
Interesting News
Truck full of ribeye steaks burns on Missouri highway
Pop Culture & Media
Labubu Mania: From Blind-Box Toys to Global Phenomenon
Film star Gloria Swanson was in West Virginia 100 years ago this week
Senior Citizens
Paw Paw rallies as local senior center threatens to close
Substance Use Disorder
Keep Up the Fight Against Opioid Scourge
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
West Virginia gets a step closer to federally funded broadband expansion
West Virginia’s broadband funding proposal released for public comment
West Virginia joins states handing satellites a tiny share of rural broadband subsidies
Interested parties offer alternatives to Hope Gas rate hike proposal
Tourism & Nature
Breathtaking Dolly Sods wilderness attracts throngs to West Virginia’s high country
When coal jobs left New River Gorge, its rapids carried on. National park status is powering its revival |
