| The Governor
Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Final Proposal to Connect 74,000 Locations with High-Speed Internet
The Legislature
Former West Virginia State Senator and Agriculture Commissioner Walt Helmick passes away
State Government
Making Cents: Larry Pack raising profile of state Treasurer’s Office, stays mum on future plans
‘It angers me’ — Retired WV state employees, many on fixed incomes, hit with PEIA premium hike
Federal Government
West Virginia’s Capito pushes for bipartisan permitting reform to speed up energy projects
Congressman Moore’s Statement Regarding the Epstein Files
Rep. Moore’s Votes for FY26 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill That Includes Moore Language Restoring Funding for Appalachian Regional Commission
State & Local News
Randy Moss celebrates final cancer treatment
States diverge on policies amid federal health debates
Local coalitions rally against ICE actions amid Spartan Championship in Glen Jean, W.Va.
Other States’ News
Public agencies in Pennsylvania spend millions to lobby state government
Energy department allows Maryland power plant to exceed limits, avoid outages
Is Kentucky facing a revenue shortfall? State leaders have mixed opinions
National & World News
Trump expresses frustration with Russia, Putin after heavy attack on Ukraine
Nearly 500 workers detained in immigration raid at Hyundai Plant in Georgia
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
Ascend West Virginia, First Ascent programs launch Kanawha County cohort
Ascend W.Va. Selects Capitol City As Its Next Site
Premier Remote Worker Program in the U.S. Opens Applications for the State’s Capital City
Children & Families
Students urged to explore careers in child welfare as demand for social workers grows
Second WV foster care ombudsman leaves role after Legislature created the oversight position
Courts & Crime
State’s Highest Court Agrees To Hear Case On School Vaccine Requirement Exemptions
Appeals court rules against Trump’s effort to cut nearly $5M in foreign aid
National kratom lawsuit initiative launchedAttorney Rusty Webb said kratom is a drug that’s being hidden in plain sight.
Higher Education
Quirky British Videos About Marshall Expose School To New Audience
K-12 Education
New pathways prepare WVU Parkersburg students for education careers
Elections & Politics
West Virginia ahead of the game on election security initiatives expressed by the White House
Energy & Environment
Morrisey’s some-of-the-above energy plan raises concerns
Registration opens for the 2025 Governor’s Energy Summit
U.S. Distillate Fuel Crisis: Energy Gains Momentum as Auto and Transportation Face Headwinds
U.S. EIA Refinery Crude Runs Drop 11,000 Bbl/Day: Sector Rotation Strategies in a Shifting Energy Landscape
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Judge schedules hearing regarding Milton police chief
Health Care
Right now, for most West Virginians, a covid vaccine shot requires a prescription
West Virginia hospitals, law enforcement phone numbers being spoofed
Interesting News
Report reveals the most popular dog breed in each state
Pop Culture & Media
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith supporting Clay County music program
Valley Park holds Hurricon, a first of its kind convention
A Rural Radio Station’s Fight To Stay On Air, Inside Appalachia
Senior Citizens
Q&A: CEO of new nursing home operator says care for high-need West Virginians will continue
Substance Use Disorder
West Virginia First Foundation issues request for applications for $19.2 million Momentum
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
West Virginia submits final BEAD proposal
Tourism & Nature
West Virginia Black Heritage Festival returns to Clarksburg for weekend celebration
Historic Spartan event coming to West Virginia this weekend |
