Back in March, Governor Morrisey announced his proposal that lawmakers take up legislation to open West Virginia's doors to the data industry, rolling out the red carpet for artificial intelligence companies to come into the state with decreased oversight and regulation. Robert Fields | WVOW News WEST VIRGINIA Natural gas is expected to play a major role as West Virginia works to expand electricity production to meet Governor Patrick Morrisey’s goal of reaching 50 gigawatts

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced additional funding to food banks while pushing for community support during a press conference Friday afternoon, the day prior to delays in SNAP due to the government shutdown. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morrisey announced additional support for food banks and pantries across West Virginia as the ongoing federal government shutdown halts new SNAP benefits for nearly 270,000 residents. On Friday, the governor sai

The federal government shutdown has put a stop to the flow of federal funding for the City of Logan's ongoing economic development projects, but it hasn't slowed its planning processes. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN, WV As the federal government shutdown continues, it has brought an effective halt to many of the major projects going on in the City of Logan. However, the lines of communication have stayed open as city officials work with partner groups to get those project

Installation is already underway for some of the simpler parts of the project, including the recently installed playground equipment pictured above. Robert Fields | WVOW News MAN, WV Town of Man Mayor John Fekete announced Monday that the town has received a $200,000 grant through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund for development of a recreational park on the river’s edge. The three-acre stretch of property might not be much to look at at this stage in the project

At a minute past midnight, the government shut down after the U.S. Senate failed to reach a continuing resolution to fund the government...

WVDEP Division of Air Quality (DAQ) New Source Review (NSR) Program Manager Joe Kessler addressed the role of the DAQ in certifying...

Community members are invited to celebrate the grand re-opening of the historic Logan Post Office on Hudgins Street, following extensive...

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins President Donald Trump and other members of Congress for the signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act at...

Bruno Brothers have pleaded guilty to federal drug charges after a large-scale bust in October 2024 raid. Their sentencing set for...

In March 2025, West Virginia became the first state to ban seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives, phasing them out from school...

The NIOSH Mobile Black Lung Screening Unit is back on the road, following a federal judge’s May injunction that restored the vital...

The US Marshals Service Southern District of West Virginia CUFFED Task Force announced the results of Operation Shake Down, a two-week...

“ I encourage all citizens to get a REAL ID, ensuring they are travel ready.” said Everett Frazier, commissioner of the West Virginia...

A pair of men admitted to their part in a scheme that air dropped contraband into a federal prison in McDowell County. CHARLESTON Two...

Next week, the federal government will start enforcing the requirement of a Real ID to board domestic flights and enter some federally...

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito meets with local leaders in Welch on Monday, April 14, 2025. WELCH On Monday, U.S. Senator Shelley...

President Donald J. Trump last week ordered the DOJ to work with Attorneys General in their ongoing fight against New York's "superfund...

A Disaster Recovery Center from the Federal Emergency Management Agency open this week in Logan on the campus of Southern West Virginia...

Due to flooding and drainage issues, the Logan Post Office is moving its operations to the Stollings Post Office temporarily. LOGAN The...

A federal court sentenced former Williamson mayor and CEO of Williamson Memorial Hospital to 5 years of probation, fines and restitution...