House Bill 4504, which would have required the second buck hunted in a season to have at least three points on one side before being legal for hunting, failed in committee this week. Robert Fields | WVOW News CHARLESTON A bill failed in the West Virginia House of Delegates that would have changed the rules around deer hunting. House Bill 4504, introduced by Grant County Delegate John Hott, would have required the second deer harvested in any given season to have at least th

The Logan City Council on Tuesday passed the first reading of ordinances that would require landowners to get a license to rent out properties and would facilitate the city's efforts to collect on delinquent municipal fees. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Discussions continued this week in the City of Logan as officials debate how to secure delinquent fire protection and garbage collection fees. The Logan City Council had its first reading of two ordinances Tuesday afternoo

Incumbent Diana Barnette (left) and challenger Deborah Mendez (right) both filed Monday morning at the Logan County Courthouse to run for Barnette's seat on the Logan County Commission. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN Political candidate filing for West Virginia opened on Monday. One local race for political office that will see some competition is that for the Logan County Commission. Incumbent Commissioner Diana Barnette previously confirmed her intention to file for reel

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

The school vaccine debate in West Virginia has made it all the way to the state Supreme Court of Appeals while flu cases have reached record numbers and the CDC continues to step away from childhood vaccine requirements. WEST VIRGINIA One issue potentially headed back to the Legislature following court action involves the relationship between West Virginia’s religious freedom law and long-standing school vaccination requirements. The state Supreme Court is expected to revie

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

Town of Man Mayor John Fekete (center) told council members on Monday that the town's Halloween festivities were a rousing success, and he hopes to carry that momentum into the Christmas season. Robert Fields | WVOW News MAN The Town of Man has announced plans for its upcoming Christmas season and is asking for the public's help. During Monday's Town Council meeting, Man Mayor John Fekete said the town will have its tree lighting ceremony and Christmas parade on Thursday, D

Logan County Board of Education Member Ralph Rodighiero and now former Logan County School Superintendent Dr. George Aulenbacher (right) speak following a recent board meeting. State Superintendent Michele Blatt has named Dr. Sonya White to lead Logan County Schools, replacing Aulenbacher. Rodighiero says there’s still little clarity on when local control will return. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN One member of the Logan County Board of Education says he's concerned over

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

Logan County will see new leadership at the Board of Education beginning November 1st. State Superintendent Michele Blatt has appointed Dr. Sonya White as the new permanent superintendent, replacing George Aulenbacher. The change marks the county’s third superintendent in as many years since the state took control of the school system in 2022. LOGAN Logan County Superintedent George Aullenbacher is out and a new superintendent will be taking the helm effective November firs

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

City of Logan Mayor Serafino Nolletti (left) said employee pension funds were something many smaller municipalities struggled to keep up with before they were granted the authority to enact Home Rule statutes. Robert Fields | WVOW News LOGAN, WV Over the past seven years, the City of Logan has been playing a massive game of “catch up” when it comes to pensions for its first responders. This week, city officials are recognizing just how much those efforts have paid off so fa

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