Since Governor Patrick Morrisey signed an executive order in January permitting religious exemptions for school vaccinations, the West Virginia Department of Health has approved 186 exemption requests, according to recently released data….
NY Man Sentenced for Drug Distribution Scheme with WV Accomplice
A New York resident has been sentenced to nearly two decades in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in West Virginia, according to court documents. Brian Ellis Jones,…
West Virginia Lawmakers Repeal Local LGBTQ+ Protections in Controversial Vote
The West Virginia Senate has passed a controversial bill that could limit local anti-discrimination protections for certain groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals. The measure, Senate Bill 579 (SB579), was approved by a 25-8…
Capito Responds to HHS Job Cuts & Secretary Kennedy’s SNAP Benefit Changes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to undergo a significant workforce reduction, cutting 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring effort. This move…
House Passes Bill Granting Legislature Control Over Public Schools
The West Virginia House of Delegates has approved a bill that would transfer decision-making power over public school policies from the state Board of Education to the legislature. The proposal, which passed…
Seatbelt Violation Leads to Arrest After I-79 Crash Ejects 2 Children
LEWIS COUNTY, W.Va. – A serious rollover crash on Interstate 79 in Lewis County last week resulted in two children being ejected from the vehicle, authorities say. According to the West Virginia State…
New WV Bill Seeks to Enforce 3-Second Pause at Traffic Lights
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A proposed bill in the West Virginia House of Delegates aims to enhance traffic safety by changing how traffic signals operate across the state. House Bill 2655, currently under…
How the Abraham Lincoln Statue Became a West Virginia Landmark
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Visitors passing by the southern entrance of the West Virginia State Capitol may notice a striking bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln, illuminated at night. What many don’t realize is…
Police Recover $70K in Stolen Trucks, Arrest West Virginia Couple
A criminal duo’s run came to an abrupt end when West Virginia authorities intercepted a stolen truck, leading to the discovery of $70,000 worth of stolen property and a string of crimes…
WV Teachers’ Top Request: Elementary School Discipline Bill Nears Passage
West Virginia lawmakers have advanced a bill aimed at strengthening elementary school teachers’ ability to remove disruptive or violent students from their classrooms. The measure, which passed the House of Delegates with…