West Virginia updates payment process for drug testing in child welfare cases

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West Virginia Ends Fiscal Year with Budget Surplus, But Financial Hurdles Ahead

West Virginia is closing out the current fiscal year with a budget surplus, but state officials warn that the future could bring tighter times. As the fiscal year ends on June 30, state leaders are preparing for potential revenue shortfalls,...

West Virginia and Ohio Leaders React to U.S. Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites

The U.S. military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities early Sunday morning drew swift and sharply divided reactions from political leaders in West Virginia and Ohio, reflecting a broader national debate about foreign policy and military...

West Virginia Lawmakers Weigh Limits on Local Government-Owned Broadband Networks

As West Virginia pushes forward with expanding broadband access, lawmakers are now debating whether city and county governments should be limited in their ability to own and operate public broadband networks. During a legislative interim session...

West Virginia Lawmakers Kick Off Interim Meetings with Tourism and Economic Development Focus

Lawmakers gathered at Stonewall Resort in Lewis County on Sunday to begin three days of legislative interim meetings, with a spotlight on two major priorities: boosting tourism and rethinking economic development. Tourism Department Shows Strong...

Mudslide strands thousands on mountainous West Virginia highway for more than 8 hours

AP — Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding the...

WorkForce West Virginia announces July 2 virtual job fair

CHARLESTON — WorkForce West Virginia has invited both employers and job seekers to participate in its next virtual job fair, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday. “We invite job seekers to empower your future with WorkForce West Virginia’s Statewide...

West Virginians may have been exposed to measles within past 8 days

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Public health officials believe that West Virginia residents may have been exposed to measles within the last week. The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has been notified of a confirmed case...

Lawsuit Over $5M State Grant to Catholic Trade School in West Virginia Moves Forward

A civil lawsuit challenging the use of $5 million in West Virginia taxpayer funds for a Catholic trade school’s expansion is moving forward after a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, brought by the American Civil Liberties...

Morrisey Confirms West Virginia National Guard Members in Qatar Are Safe After Iran Strike

Gov. Patrick Morrisey confirmed Monday that all West Virginia National Guard personnel stationed in Qatar are safe and accounted for following a retaliatory missile strike by Iran on a U.S. air base. The attack targeted Al Udeid Air Base near...

West Virginia makes short list of schools with a player drafted in NFL, NBA and WNBA Draft

West Virginia health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Dulles Airport

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has issued a health alert following a confirmed case of measles that may have exposed travelers at Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday,...

Landslide Strands Thousands on West Virginia Turnpike for More Than 8 Hours

Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding the...

McGeehan defends West Virginia lawmaker accused of making antisemitic comments online

House Majority Leader Pat McGeehan, seen here in April during a House of Delegates floor session, came to the defense Friday of Del. Ian Masters, who is accused of making an antisemitic Instagram comment which he denies. (Photo courtesy of WV...

West Virginia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Lincoln County man

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Lincoln County man found guilty of murdering his wife. Edward Earl Jeffers, 37, of Hamlin had appealed a murder conviction in the 2017 death of his wife,...

Guest column: Improving health outcomes for West Virginia’s veterans

Mesothelioma is a rare malignancy affecting people exposed to asbestos. Each year, across all cancer diagnoses, mesothelioma accounts for fewer than 3,000 cases. As a result, research interest in this condition is limited, with dire consequences...

Thousands stranded for hours along West Virginia highway after mudslide

Marshall’s Sam O’Dell Inducted into West Virginia Golf Hall of Fame

Sam O'Dell, a distinguished former golfer for Marshall University, has been inducted into the West Virginia Golf Hall of Fame as part of its 13th Class. O'Dell, who played from 1996 to 2000 under renowned coach Joe Feaganes, was also inducted into...

A tale of two tornadoes in Pendleton County, West Virginia

FRANKLIN, WVa. (WHSV) - West Virginia is not exactly known for tornadoes but they do happen. There are only a few known tornadoes between Grant and Pendleton County, West Virginia. Hardy County does not have an official tornado in the National...

Mudslide along West Virginia highway strands thousands for more than 8 hours

Thousands of motorists were stranded for more than eight hours along a section of rural interstate highway in southern West Virginia early Friday after a mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a storm drain the previous night, flooding the...