| Governor & Legislature
Red States Are Suddenly Cracking Down on Squatters — Despite No Evidence of a Crisis
Gov. Patrick Morrisey Announces Sale Of State-Owned Healthcare Facilities
State Government
WVDOT takes home two regional America’s Transportation Awards
West Virginia to sell its four state-owned long-term care facilities to investment group
Investment firm to purchase four state-run care facilities in WV
PrizePicks Faces Legal Challenges but Advances DFS in West Virginia
West Virginia AG’s office filed proposed friend of court brief backing WVU football players in fed eligibility lawsuit
Federal Government
What to know about Trump’s potential change in federal marijuana policy
Capito, Hickenlooper Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost AI Standards, Create Guidelines
Justice speaks at WV Coal Association
State & Local News
Study: West Virginia’s Traffic Fatality Rate Among Highest in U.S.
Other States’ News
Va. Dems will again try to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day
Sen. McConnell and wife join Kentucky ceremony marking expansion of their archives
Louisiana paid nearly $10 million for health care dead Medicaid beneficiaries didn’t receive
National & World News
Tropical Storm Erin could become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
Building a Brighter Future: Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Manufacturing Team Members
Proposed Tucker County data center could be ‘quick economic development win,’ says economist. But residents cite environmental concerns
Ford announces $5 billion US manufacturing investment into electric vehicles
KCI to build 80,000 sq-ft of hanger space at North Central West Virginia Airport
West Virginia to reduce comp rates for 21st consecutive year
Children & Families
Foster Care Is Failing America’s Foster Children
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
Celebrating Those Who Help Keep Our Elections Safe, Secure, and Fair on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
West Virginia needs to invest in fiber broadband | Weston Opinion
K-12 Education
West Virginia approves policy for high school, middle school athletes to make money
Ohio County’s Kim Miller Named Superintendent of the Year
Federal bill would create grant program to help K–12 nutrition programs go local
Putnam County Health Department offering back-to-school vaccine clinics
Higher Education
Biology professor Dr. Nadja Spitzer leads research that peers into the brain
Fairmont State President optimistic about start of new school year and 9% jump in enrollment
Bluefield State University announces Dr. Patrice Harris as keynote speaker for presidential inauguration
Elections & Politics
More West Virginians Are Now Registered Republicans Than Ever Before
West Virginia In Need of Poll Workers For Upcoming Election
Andy Beshear PAC tops $1.4 million in fundraising for first half of 2025
Energy & Environment
AI drives natural gas boom in Appalachia and Expand Energy is part of it
Trump greenlights massive coal mining expansion at six key locations
FERC’s Mark Christie Exits, Trump Rumored to Appoint Democrat Chair
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department reminds motorists of school bus safety ahead of first day of classes
Health Care
CAMC’s new radiation center offers osteoarthritis treatment
Trump is promising to slash drug prices by 1500%. Here’s what’s really happening
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
County agency to cut back Paw Paw Senior Center offerings, community considers options
Marion County officials rebuke ‘worrisome’ sale of John Manchin Sr., Health Care Center
MDG purchases 4 long-term care facilities 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
Public Interest Groups Urge NTIA to Keep Community Anchor Institutions Definition ‘Flexible’
Testimony begins in Appalachian Power’s latest fuel cost case
Tourism & Nature
New Welcome & Tourism Center opens at Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar
Best West Virginia BBQ Joints: Local Favorites Across the State
“This is what the State Fair of West Virginia is all about”
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