More than $2.1 million in Child Advocacy Center grants have been awarded statewide, including more than $88,500 to the Logan County Child Advocacy Center and nearly $86,500 to Cornerstone Family Interventions. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON More than $2.1 million in Child Advocacy Center grants has been awarded to projects serving children and families across West Virginia. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey’s office announced Friday that $2,128,850.88 was awarded

West Virginia is appealing FEMA’s denial of disaster assistance for Logan and Boone counties following severe flooding, landslides and mudslides in June. West Virginia appealing denied FEMA application for Logan, Boone counties Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON West Virginia is appealing FEMA’s denial of disaster assistance for Logan and Boone counties. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that the state will appeal FEMA’s denial of a major disaster de

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has wrapped up a two-day listening tour across southern West Virginia focused on improving water infrastructure. Governor Patrick Morrisey toured southern West Virginia to spread awareness of the proper channels residents can go through to work toward getting state assistance for the region's struggling water systems and to announce recent developments in getting help to some of those systems Governor Morrisey says new legislation is co

Governor Patrick Morrisey is spending time this week in southern West Virginia getting a first-hand look at the area’s longtime water infrastructure issues. Governor Patrick Morrisey is encouraging residents of southern West Virginia to reach out personally to his office or to the state's Water Development Authority to help bring new light to what issues persist with local water infrastructure, and to make sure funding is going where it needs to address those problems Governo

The announcement is part of a five-year effort to rebuild and modernize rural healthcare facilities across the state. West Virginia had initially applied for $500 million from the program, ultimately being approved in December for a total of $199 million.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties after severe storms caused flooding and damage across the state Tuesday. According to Governor Patrick Morrisey's Office, a State of Preparedness issued early Tuesday was upgraded to a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties later in the evening following severe storms, flooding and reported tornado activity across the Mountain State. State of Emergency declared in all 5

Although Governor Patrick Morrisey issued an executive order earlier this year seeking to allow religious exemptions for required school vaccinations, that policy has not taken effect. The order remains on hold while the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals considers a legal challenge.

As West Virginia struggles to keep up with rural healthcare staffing, West Virginians are struggling to keep up with healthcare costs. A new national analysis shows West Virginians spend a larger share of their income on health insurance than residents of nearly every other state.

The City of Logan Fire Department sending crews to help battle a catastrophic inferno in Wood County as a warehouse has now been burning for days. The fire was reported early Sunday morning at the Peoples Cartage, Inc. warehouse in Parkersburg and had seemingly been extinguished. However, it reignited and completely engulfed the structure.

Winter Storm Fern originated in Texas and is expected to stretch its way nearly 2,000 miles up through West Virginia and the rest of the northeastern United States. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON Ahead of the arrival of Winter Storm Fern, Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Preparedness for all of West Virginia’s 55 counties. Under a State of Preparedness, personnel and resources in affected areas are prepared to respond at a moment’s notice to any emerg

Governor Patrick Morrisey (right) and state HHS Secretary Alex Mayer (left) announced a plan on Tuesday to push for West Virginia phasing out CPS removals. CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morri sey and the state’s Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Mayer say they want West Virginia’s childcare system to move away from its reliance on Child Protective Services. Mayer said on Tuesday that the administration plans to focus on prevention, with the goal of reducing and eventua

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

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The Governor says the state is facing a projected budget deficit next fiscal. CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morrisey said this week that...

The state Supreme Court of Appeals is gearing up to review the case of Joseph DeSoto, elected to represent West Virginia's 91st Delegate...