A week of fluctuating temperatures is ahead, starting with a chilly morning near freezing on Tuesday before a quick warm-up later in the week. Midweek, another weather system will move in, bringing…
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Gov. Morrisey to Decide on Bill That Could Transform Hunting in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV – A proposed law in West Virginia could significantly alter how hunters track down wounded game. House Bill 2043, which has already cleared the legislature, is now waiting for Governor…
West Virginia Drug Trafficking Case: Seven People Receive Sentences
MARTINSBURG, WV – Seven individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that funneled fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine from Baltimore into West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. This case…
‘Education West Virginia’: New Union Formed as WV Teacher Groups Merge
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two of West Virginia’s largest teachers unions are coming together under a single banner. On Saturday, delegates from the West Virginia Education Association (WVEA) and the American Federation of…
West Virginia Senate Passes 21 Bills in Historic Weekend Session
CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia lawmakers returned to the state capitol over the weekend for the first time this legislative session, using Saturday’s session to push forward a range of bills addressing…
West Virginia Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Distracted Driving
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and law enforcement agencies across West Virginia are stepping up efforts to combat dangerous driving behaviors. The Huntington Regional Highway Safety Program has…
West Virginia Weather Alert: Severe Storms & Damaging Winds Hit Charleston
Charleston, WV — A powerful cold front is set to sweep through West Virginia from Sunday night into Monday, bringing the potential for damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated thunderstorms. The National…
West Virginia Lawmakers Repeal Local LGBTQ+ Protections in Controversial Vote
The West Virginia Senate has passed a controversial bill that could limit local anti-discrimination protections for certain groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals. The measure, Senate Bill 579 (SB579), was approved by a 25-8…
Celebrate National Beer Day with West Virginia’s Top-Rated Brews
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — While West Virginia’s craft beer scene might not be as large as neighboring states like Ohio or Virginia, local breweries in the Mountain State are brewing high-quality beers that…
DOGE Cuts Lead to Indefinite Suspension of WV Humanities Council Grants
Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Humanities Council has announced an immediate suspension of its statewide grant programs, following an unexpected cut in federal funding. The council, which supports cultural and educational…