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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

WVOW News CHARLESTON  Governor Jim Justice issued a veto for a state house bill that would have loosened or removed vacation requirements...

MetroNews CHARLESTON  West Virginia Governor Jim Justice calls for reduction in national guard staffing in state prisons. In August of...

WVOW News WAHSINGTON DC The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday, April sixth, a 12-year old transgender girl in West Virginia can continue...

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

Faith Bannister & AM Stone | WVOW News CHARLESTON A former West Virginia delegate, convicted for his role in the January sixth riot at...

WVOW News CHARLESTON A new state senator representing the coalfields was sworn into office just before the new year. State Senator Mike...

AM Stone | WVOW News CHARLESTON The abortion bill generated by state lawmakers over the summer is now law. Governor Jim Justice...