State Government
DMV proposes upgrading to a modern cloud based network for drivers license
Federal Government
Trump Downplays National Security Team Texting Military Operation Plan on Signal as a Minor ‘Glitch’
Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Modernize Federal Payments, end check payments
DOGE removes Parkersburg office from closure list; a NETL contract ripple in Morgantown
State & Local News
Food dye ban law will ‘hurt West Virginians,’ says industry rep
West Virginia Streamlines Death Certificate Process to Improve Access for Families
Beckley Named One of the Most Affordable U.S. Cities for Pet Owners in 2025
Regional News
OH lawmakers renew push for panic alert systems in schools
National News
Newly released JFK assassination files reveal more about CIA but don’t yet point to conspiracies
Business/Financial/Economic Development
How long would $1.5M in retirement savings last in West Virginia
Children & Families
6,000 West Virginia kids in state custody, so what are some solutions?
Paris Hilton backs WV bill for child protection
Paris Hilton backs Sen. Chapman’s efforts to tackle abuse in youth facilities
How West Virginia helps students affected by homelessness
Courts & Crime
Former State Sen. Mike Maroney Arrested On Charge Of Violating Bond Agreement
Blind students, advocacy groups sue WVU over alleged disability discrimination
Editorials & Opinions
Gazette-Mail editorial: School lunches should stay free in WV, US
Education
Legislation to deal with young students who have discipline problems is on edge of passage
Makeup of college boards of governors would change under bill heading to House vote
Marshall University announces strategic partnership with Intuit
West Virginia lawmakers consider regional school district pilot program
Elections & Politics
WVU would have to operate ‘center for civics’ overseen by political appointee, bill says
Will ‘bulletproof’ film in WV schools stop a shooting?
Energy & Environment
Senate Energy Chair Seeks Recusal On Bill, But Is Directed To Vote
Coal Industry Group: Trump’s Chinese Ship Fees Would Hurt State
Leftwing Media Signals Dem Govs Caving on Constitution Pipeline
Antero Resources Continues as WV’s Largest Producer with 3.4 Bcfe/d
PJM Gets 94 Applications to Expand & Build More Gas-Fired Power
First Responders, Military
Fire fees bills could affect Elkins VFD
Cabell County EMS shares progress on new ambulance station
WV EMS Coalition letter on salary gets 1,500 signatures
Health Care
Vaccinations exemptions bill is voted down in House of Delegates
West Virginia faces high stress levels in new report
WV health department says it will continue to comply with Morrisey vaccine religious exemption order
Insurance
States try to rein in health insurers’ claim denials, with mixed results
Interesting News
Rare Partial Solar Eclipse Could Bring ‘Double Sunrise’ to Eastern W. Va. on March 29
West Virginia’s only presidential candidate
How to delete your 23andMe data after the company filed for bankruptcy
Feeling scatterbrained? 5 ways to focus your attention
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Country musician Zach Bryan to headline concert at Marshall’s Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Senior Citizens
New Social Security requirements pose barriers to rural communities without internet, transportation
Sports
Work progressing on new WVU Marching Band field
Substance Use Disorder
8 theories on why fentanyl deaths are plummeting
Technology & Utilities
FirstEnergy eliminating ‘less than 3%’ of its workforce
Tourism & Nature
Hummingbird migration to start soon! |