Frankfort, KY — Kentucky’s Republican-majority General Assembly demonstrated its influence over state policies as it overrode nearly all of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes on Thursday, just ahead of the close of…
Severe Weather Alert: Flood Watch for OH, WV, PA with Heavy Rainfall Forecasted
PITTSBURGH, PA – The National Weather Service has placed multiple regions in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania under a flood watch as a significant weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall…
Flood Recovery in McDowell County: Sen. Justice Joins FEMA Officials
WELCH, W.Va. – The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) visited McDowell County on Friday to address the devastating mid-February floods and discuss ongoing recovery efforts. The disaster, which…
Capito Responds to HHS Job Cuts & Secretary Kennedy’s SNAP Benefit Changes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to undergo a significant workforce reduction, cutting 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring effort. This move…
West Virginia Launches Violent Crime Task Force to Solve Unsolved Cases
The West Virginia State Police has unveiled a new initiative, the Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF), to enhance investigations into violent crimes and long-standing cold cases throughout the state. Formed through a…
Sen. Jim Justice Praises Trump’s Coal Executive Orders: ‘Really Proud’
NewsNation) — West Virginia Senator Jim Justice is praising former President Donald Trump for his recent executive actions aimed at strengthening the coal industry. According to a statement from the White House,…
West Virginia Jails Have Highest Death Rate—Are All Deaths Being Reported?
West Virginia’s regional jails have faced a disturbing trend of inmate deaths, with conditions that far exceed national averages in severity. A 2020 Reuters investigation revealed that from 2009 to 2019, the…
New WV Law Lets Certified Professionals Work Without Extra Exams
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law Senate Bill 458 on Monday, marking a major shift in West Virginia’s approach to professional licensing. The newly enacted Universal Professional and Occupational…
Florida Tornado Overturns Truck as Driver and Dog Sleep Inside
For one Florida trucker and his four-legged co-pilot, a routine rest stop turned into a terrifying ordeal when a tornado flipped their semi-truck like a toy. It all happened on Monday morning…
Immigrants Without Legal Status Must Now Register and Carry Documents Under New Court Order
Starting Friday, millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States are required to register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), following a decision by a federal judge to allow the…