| The Governor
Trump administration says they support Morrisey’s order on religious exemptions for vaccines
Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Performance Audits for State Agencies
The Legislature
West Virginia business group wants sharper focus on economic growth from lawmakers
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce seeks legislative action on key business issues
State Government
West Virginia Joins 44 States Warning AI Companies Over Child Safety
Former State Auditor Employee, Foundation President May Have Tested Lobbying Rules
RFK Jr. voices support for West Virginia governor amid vaccine exemptions lawsuit
Federal Government
Senator Capito visits Ohio County to assess flood recovery efforts
Shelley Moore Capito Calls For Revival Of ‘Dormant’ Industrial Hubs Through Superfund Cleanups
Senator Justice Applauds USDA Appointment of Keith Richmond
State & Local News
Some W.Va. counties paying jail debt with opioid funds, citing budget strains
Other States’ News
PA House Members Plan Legislation To Improve Security After Attacks
National & World News
Trump says National Guard is at the ready but hedges on Chicago plans
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
Trump removes Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, citing mortgage fraud allegations
Bridgeport aviation firm to build $16M hangar and support facility, create new jobs
Children & Families
West Virginia Chamber backs tri-share program, new tax credit to address child care affordability
The Inner Life of Foster Care
How My Story Sparked a Lifetime of Advocacy for Foster Youth
Rural women are at a higher risk of violence − and less likely to get help
Courts & Crime
Raleigh County judge agrees to consolidate West Virginia vaccine lawsuits
Higher Education
Bluefield State University Inaugurates New President
West Virginia Campus Self-defense Act sees low first-year student participation
K-12 Education
W.Va. Board of Education says they will ‘stay the course to protect students’ amid vaccine debate
Teacher shortages persist despite school consolidations in West Virginia
School capital project update given to Board of Education
Wetzel Board Takes First Steps Toward Consolidation All County Schools
Kanawha County Schools Superintendent discusses decline in chronic absenteeism rate
Elections & Politics
‘No magic fixes’ for Democrats as party confronts internal and fundraising struggles
Energy & Environment
Shale Oil Boom: Global Production on the Rise
New Commerce Secretary Matt Herridge sees energy sector as key to West Virginia’s future
West Virginia oil and gas, coal leaders extractive industry on an ‘upswing’ this year
Crescent Energy to acquire Vital Energy in $3.1 billion shale deal
First Responders, Military/Veterans
West Virginia National Guard troops in DC now authorized to carry weapons
Law enforcement efforts don’t go unnoticed
Health Care
Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say
Community Care of West Virginia to receive $500k
Town Hall fosters civil discourse on West Virginia’s pressing issues
Physical Therapy in 2025: New Trends Reshaping Recovery & Patient Care
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Riddell initiate groundbreaking football helmet program
Interesting News
The U.S. confirms its first human case of New World screwworm. What is it?
Why Cracker Barrel’s new logo is a flop, according to branding experts
WVU expert explains why Halloween products go out on shelves so early
Pop Culture & Media
Lil Nas X charged with 4 felonies after allegedly assaulting officers on L.A. street
Senior Citizens
Volunteers needed for Foster Grandparents program in WV
Senior citizen sidewalk repair
WV program that lets seniors assist students seeking volunteers but faces uncertain future
Substance Use Disorder
Optum Rx invokes open meetings law to fight Kentucky counties on opioid suits
West Virginia Prevention Solutions marks Overdose Awareness Day in Clarksburg
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
W.Va. federal broadband grant proposal will only use half of $1.2 billion award
How Did the ‘Benefit of the Bargain’ Change West Virginia’s BEAD Plan?
Tourism & Nature
Naturalists share their favorite lesser-known New River Gorge hiking trails |
