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West Virginia shows modest progress on English and math testing
West Virginia schools and districts are continuing to show improvements in English language arts and mathematics according to the 2024-2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard results. Michele Blatt “We most definitely are trending in a in a positive...
West Virginians spot large object in the night sky: What is it?

West Virginia residents concerned after state nursing homes sold to private company
TERRA ALTA, W.V. (AP) — Every day, LaRanda Schoolcraft drives five minutes down the hill from her Terra Alta home to visit the family member she calls her “person.” “My grandpa has dementia now and doesn’t always make sense,” she said. “But I see...
USS West Virginia (Blue) hosts change-of-command ceremony
Cmdr. James Kepper IV relinquished command of Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (Blue) to Cmdr. Joseph Sammur during a change of command ceremony Aug. 14 aboard Na... Premium Content is available to subscribers...

West Virginia senator to introduce resolution honoring life of Charlie Kirk
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia State Senator has announced his plans to introduce a resolution honoring the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Senator Chris Rose (R-Monongalia) announced on Wednesday that he’ll introduce a...

Lawsuit filed by former West Virginia State Police superintendent dismissed
Charleston, WV (WOAY) – A lawsuit filed by a former West Virginia State Police Superintendent has been dismissed. The suit was filed on April 7,2025 by former West Virginia State Police superintendent Jan Cahill against the State of West Virginia...

Kansas and West Virginia meet in Big 12 play
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Healing Appalachia Kicks Off And Bracing For Disability Cuts, This West Virginia Morning
Home » WVPB Podcasts » Healing Appalachia Kicks Off And Bracing For Disability Cuts, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published September 18, 2025 - 9:18 am On this West Virginia Morning, a festival to celebrate those who are recovering from...

Active Southern West Virginia hosting 2025 Workplace Wellness Conference and Awards on September 19
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- Active Southern West Virginia’s Workplace Wellness program aims to make your job a happier and healthier place by implementing proven strategies, expert support, and a strong network of like-minded businesses. If that sounds...

Fayette County man picked up on warrant in West Virginia
A Smithfield man wanted for skipping a court appearance in Allegheny County was arrested this week in Morgantown, W.Va. Craig Owen David Jr., 47, was declared a fugitive five years ago after he failed to appear for a November 2020 pretrial...

Fayette County fugitive arrested in West Virginia after being on the run for 5 years
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A Fayette County man, who was declared a fugitive nearly five years ago, was arrested in Morgantown, West Virginia, this week. Craig Owen David, 47, was declared a fugitive in November 2020 after failing to appear for a...

Thousands of locations left out of broadband expansion plan in West Virginia
PENDLETON COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the West Virginia Department of Commerce’s Office of Broadband have announced the final updates to the state’s $1.2 billion broadband expansion plan. However, the new plan cuts a large chunk...

Fracking will invade, violate, pollute our land, says West Virginia Catholic sister
I first arrived at the motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1966. I will never forget traveling up the lovely tree-lined hill for the first time. From the moment I set foot on that beautiful, unblemished land, I...

Fugitive wanted in Allegheny County for five years arrested in West Virginia
By Patrick Damp Patrick Damp Web Producer, CBS Pittsburgh Patrick Damp is a web producer for CBS Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV, Patrick studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After half a decade in...

Fugitive from Fayette County arrested in West Virginia after nearly five years on the run
The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office said a fugitive who has been on the run for nearly five years has been arrested in Morgantown, West Virginia.Craig Owen David, 47, of Fayette County, was declared a fugitive in November 2020 when he allegedly...

Nation’s largest gas well owner asks West Virginia lawmakers to weaken water protections
Earlier this month, a representative from the largest gas and oil well owner in the country asked West Virginia lawmakers to roll back water protections enacted in response to the 2014 Elk River chemical spill, saying the regulations have...

West Virginia Treasurer returns unclaimed funds to The Health Plan
WHEELING, W.Va. — A substantial unclaimed property check was presented to The Health Plan on Wednesday by West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack in the amount of $32,571.84. Pack delivered the check in person to The Health Plan President/CEO Jeff...

West Virginia vs. Kansas Big 12 availability report: 9-17
The first player availability report for the West Virginia Big 12 opener against Kansas is up. OUT DOUBTFUL QUESTIONABLE PROBABLE Kansas Out Player Position No. Dylan Brooks DE #13 Jameer Moore CB #36 Jack Schneider RB #38 David Abajian OL #50...

West Virginia Attorney General McCuskey files federal brief supporting National Guard’s D.C. mission
U.S. soldiers with the West Virginia National Guard conduct a routine patrol at the Stadium-Armory Metro Station in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 8. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia National Guard) CHARLESTON — As he prepares to defend the...

Fort Steuben concert series raises $8,786 for West Virginia flood victims
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — For 19 years, Fort Steuben has hosted a free summer concert series, traditionally using donations to cover concert expenses. This year, however, the focus shifted to aiding those affected by June flooding in Ohio County....