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West Virginia leads nation in reduction of women smoking while pregnant
Women in the Mountain State may lead the nation in quitting smoking while pregnant, but the CDC reports the state simultaneously maintain...
Jun 4


Wednesday is the deadline to get a REAL ID
“ I encourage all citizens to get a REAL ID, ensuring they are travel ready.” said Everett Frazier, commissioner of the West Virginia...
May 6


Lawmakers pass bill authorizing independent “micro grids” to attract technology development in West Virginia
Senator Rupie Phillips (Logan - R) raised concerns about how the "micro grid" legislation could affect utility ratepayers, saying the...
Apr 15


West Virginia House votes down Senate vaccine bill
Senate Bill 460, a vaccine exemption bill introduced by the Governor, has been voted down in the House of Delegates.
Mar 24


Governor Morrisey predicts major budget deficit for coming fiscal year
The Governor says the state is facing a projected budget deficit next fiscal. CHARLESTON Governor Patrick Morrisey said this week that...
Jan 30


West Virginia Supreme Court to hear delegate seat dispute
The state Supreme Court of Appeals is gearing up to review the case of Joseph DeSoto, elected to represent West Virginia's 91st Delegate...
Jan 22


West Virginia revenue barely meets projections
CHARLESTON West Virginia's revenue collections now narrowly exceed projections, leaving incoming state leaders with limited financial...
Dec 3, 2024


Justice vetoes vaccine bill, HB 5105
WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Jim Justice issued a veto for a state house bill that would have loosened or removed vacation requirements...
Mar 28, 2024


National Guard drawdown in West Virginia jails begins
MetroNews CHARLESTON West Virginia Governor Jim Justice calls for reduction in national guard staffing in state prisons. In August of...
Jan 15, 2024


WV AG "disappointed" by US Supreme Court ruling on trans track & field girl
WVOW News WAHSINGTON DC The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday, April sixth, a 12-year old transgender girl in West Virginia can continue...
Apr 7, 2023


Campus carry passes State Senate
Lead sponsor of Senate Bill 10, Rupie Phillips ( R | Logan ) says guns are already on campus and the bill just sets parameters for...
Jan 24, 2023


Former W.Va. delegate convicted in Jan. 6th riot announces run for Congress
Faith Bannister & AM Stone | WVOW News CHARLESTON A former West Virginia delegate, convicted for his role in the January sixth riot at...
Jan 9, 2023


Sen. Stuart takes oath of office
WVOW News CHARLESTON A new state senator representing the coalfields was sworn into office just before the new year. State Senator Mike...
Jan 2, 2023


Gov. Justice signs abortion bill into law
AM Stone | WVOW News CHARLESTON The abortion bill generated by state lawmakers over the summer is now law. Governor Jim Justice...
Sep 18, 2022


WVa Senate passes abortion bill, House majority do not agree with changes
The West Virginia Senate voted Friday to pass a bill restricting abortions. Both houses of the West Virginia Legislature stayed late...
Jul 31, 2022
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