| Governor & Legislature
Gov. Morrisey: Still working towards Ohio, Marion County federal disaster declaration
Mon County clergymembers ask WV House Speaker for “full investigation” into antisemitic comment
State Government
Work to fix I-64 “dip” expected to begin Wednesday
Federal Government
Capito: Changes to Medicaid, SNAP about preservation
Senator Shelley Moore Capito discusses Russia
Six months in, Rep. Moore recovers more than $2 million for taxpayers
Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce
Groups Ask Congress To Fund Appalachian Regional Commission
Trump caught off guard by Pentagon’s abrupt move to pause Ukraine weapons deliveries, AP sources say
State & Local News
Learjet crashes at local airport with 3 on board
Other States’ News
Pennsylvania hospitals expected to lose out under ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
How Ohio is expanding driver’s ed requirements
Ohio equal rights, gay marriage amendment eyes 2026 election
National & World News
Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show
Officials push away questions about lack of widespread warnings before deadly Texas floods
Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with Putin and blames him for ‘killing a lot of people’ in Ukraine
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Yeager Airport announces partnership with Breeze Airways, state and local parties to bring up to five new flights
How Amazon Prime Day impacts local WV businesses
Children & Families
West Virginia sees modest gains in child well-being, but challenges remain in education and health
Back-to-School Clothing Subsidy Program Open For Applications
Courts & Crime
15 apply to take Walker’s seat on state Supreme Court
WVBE selects counsel for Raleigh County-based lawsuit
Judges warned CPS was failing kids. West Virginia ethics officials want to silence them.
Editorials & Opinions
OPINION: Transparency? Try looking behind the brick wall
WV Coal Association Comments Supporting EPA Repeal of GHG Standards
New Approach
Education
School discipline bill to go into effect next month when classes resume
West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship enrollment grows nearly 40% for 2025-26 School Year
New Fayette County Schools Superintendent reacts to stepping into the role
Elections & Politics
Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’ in Break from GOP and Democrats
Elon Musk has plenty of money, but is that enough to launch a new political party?
What to know about Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’
Energy & Environment
Hancock County Commissioner Claims CCS Will Limit New M-U Drilling
Significantly Elevated E. Coli Levels Detected In Shenandoah River
Diversified Produces More Gas in WV Than Any Other State; Eyes LNG
First Responders, Military/Veterans
West Virginia becomes first state to develop statewide tourniquet ‘takedown’ protocols for EMS
Across W.Va., Localities Look For New Ways To Help People In Crisis
Health Care
Big, Beautiful Bill expected to have $6B impact on West Virginia hospitals
WV Rural Health Association executive director says there’s a lot to think about before the Big Beautiful bill goes into effect
Why self-care matters: The health benefits of slowing down
West Virginians urged to donate blood this summer
Interesting News
Chef Paul opens new Italian restaurant in Charleston
Century-old Hollywood movie boat found in WV
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
DOJ releases memo on Epstein, alleged ‘client list’s
Senior Citizens
New W.Va. law creates a state Dementia Services Director
Substance Use Disorder
Former traveling nurse sentenced after fraudulently obtaining opioids from WV hospital
Investigation: WV counties spend opioid crisis money on jail instead of recovery
Technology & Utilities
APCo-filed testimony admits coal dependence risks to PSC amid $250M rate hike request
WVU engineers design new ‘lifesaving’ electric fuel cell that could be lifesaving for US electrical grid
Tourism & Nature
New bike skills area enhances outdoor recreation in Fayette County
Charleston Mayor says it was another successful year of annual Sternwheel Regatta |
