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

Construction on the Coalfields Expressway is moving forward with a new $72.5 million contract awarded to Triton Construction Inc. The project will build a three-mile connector between Pineville and Twin Falls State Park, including a half-mile link into the park. Once complete, the expressway (U.S. 121) will stretch from Beckley to Pound, Virginia, opening new routes through Raleigh, Wyoming, and McDowell counties. ( Banner provided by the West Virginia Department of Transpor

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

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...

West Virginia is suing pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts (now Evernorth Health), accusing the company of fueling the state's...

West Virginia welcomed 1,229 new businesses in July. Berkeley County led the state with 120 registrations, while 178 business owners...

New speed enforcement cameras will soon monitor active work zones across Kentucky — aiming to reduce crashes and protect both drivers and...

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is accepting entries for the 23rd Annual "Roadsides in Bloom" calendar contest....

The DMV’s new Mobile ID app lets you access your driver’s license or state ID digitally — even for TSA travel. Available now on the App...

The West Virginia Department of Human Services will begin accepting applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program...

West Virginia’s sales tax holiday is August 1–4! Save on clothes, school supplies, laptops, and more—online or in-store. Shop smart, skip...

Kentuckians are earning GEDs at record rates. Free testing, mobile GED units, and a 78% pass rate—above the national average. Learn more:...

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

On Monday, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced plans for sweeping change coming to the WV DOT. BRIDGEPORT Governor Patrick Morrisey...

Women in the Mountain State may lead the nation in quitting smoking while pregnant, but the CDC reports the state simultaneously maintain...

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

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

Senator Rupie Phillips (Logan - R) raised concerns about how the "micro grid" legislation could affect utility ratepayers, saying the...