The man who wounded State Trooper
The man accused of shooting and wounding a state trooper is calling it a “big mistake” and a “horrible accident.” After being released from the hospital yesterday, 40-year-old Jeremiah Yeager met with a Lincoln...
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County Health Rankings
The latest County Health Rankings report shows Monongalia, Putnum and Jefferson Counties as the state’s most healthy. On the other end of the scale, Wyoming, Mingo and McDowell Counties are the three least healthy....
Motorcycle Helmets
If you ride a motorcycle, do not pack that helmet away just yet. Yesterday, the state Senate defeated a bill that would have done away with the motorcycle helmet law in the state. After...
Crossings Mall
A federal bankruptcy judge has scheduled a hearing to consider a financing plan for an access bridge at a West Virginia shopping center to replace one destroyed in last summer’s flooding. Media outlets report...
Power Crews Close Street for Infrastructure Work
Appalachian Power is working to make improvements to its infrastructure, and that’s causing inconveniences for drivers in Charleston. Part of Kanawha Blvd. East is closed for six to eight weeks while crews make underground...
Water Pollution Bill Passes
West Virginia’s Senate has followed the House and passed legislation to let industrial plants discharge more pollution into West Virginia waterways. The bill that passed 20-13 would authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to...
Gov. Justice Vetoes Right-to-Work Bill
Gov. Jim Justice has vetoed legislation intended to clarify the West Virginia right-to-work law enacted last year, saying it’s currently before the state’s top court and that process shouldn’t be interfered with. The bill...
Unemployment in WV Improving
Unemployment in West Virginia is improving. WorkForce West Virginia last week announced the rate fell slightly last month and yesterday said it decreased in 42 counties. Seven counties stayed unchanged but Berkeley and Jefferson...
Right To Work
Gov. Jim Justice has vetoed legislation intended to clarify the West Virginia right-to-work law enacted last year, saying it’s currently before the courts and that process shouldn’t be interfered with. The bill passed by...
Mountain Valley Pipeline
West Virginia environmental authorities have issued a water quality certification for the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline, which would carry natural gas down the center of West Virginia for 195 miles. The certification required by...
