Fracking will invade, violate, pollute our land, says West Virginia Catholic sister

I first arrived at the motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1966. I will never forget traveling up the lovely tree-lined hill for the first time. From the moment I set foot on that beautiful, unblemished land, I...

West Virginia to apply for federal Rural Health Transformation dollars

The Minnie Hamilton Health System has served rural patients in Calhoun and Gilmer counties in central West Virginia for four decades. (File Photo) CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia will apply for federal dollars made possible...

West Virginia Will Apply for Federal Rural Health Transformation Dollars

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia will apply for federal dollars made possible by President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill for rural hospitals and health care access. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary...

West Virginia's State Parks Continue to Offer Unique Experiences as New Pipestem Resort Tramway Open

Adventure seekers heading to Pipestem Resort State Park can now enjoy an even smoother, more scenic finish to their zipline experience with the grand opening of a brand-new tramway at the park. “This tram elevates the overall zipline experience,”...

Guest Opinion: Environmental decisions affecting coal

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has been at the forefront of discussions on the importance of having a reliable energy source for this nation. While never downplaying the importance of all fuels, we consistently advocate for having...

West Virginia trust invests in SensorHubb in push for tech growth, safer food

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust has made a $400,000 equity investment in SensorHubb, formally known as Fides Food Service Solutions LLC, a technology company based in Ranson that specializes in food safety monitoring...

West Virginia is the most depressed state, study says

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - According to a study by WalletHub, West Virginia ranks last on the list of happiest states. The study covers three areas, emotional and physical wellbeing, work environment as well as community environment. Each of those...

Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: An appeal to our better angels

(Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner - Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) Since the beginning of time, humans have had an inherent connection to the nature that surrounds them. Even modern humans hold innate primal instincts that connect us...

West Virginia's Capito Wants BEAD Non-Deployment Funds

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2025 – Another Republican politician is pushing the Trump administration not to claw back billions in broadband funding under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.V., said on a...

West Virginia trail advocacy organization to hold statewide meetings this fall

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Trail advocates and trail-building organizations from across West Virginia are being asked to voice their opinions on building and maintaining the Mountain State's recreational trails this fall in a series of statewide...

WVU Board of Governors hears from President Benson, Gov. Morrisey

WVU photo Gov. Patrick Morrisey, right, speaks to members of the WVU Board of Governors during a meeting at the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown. MORGANTOWN — As West Virginia University welcomes its largest freshman class in several years,...

FDA recalls 150,000 pounds of radioactive shrimp at Kroger. See list

Over 150,000 pounds of frozen shrimp sold at Kroger and other stores have been recalled due to potential radioactive contamination. The shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive material that can pose serious health risks....

West Virginia eyes new coal plants to power AI

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to build new coal plants and triple his state’s electric capacity to feed data centers across the eastern U.S. The Republican aims to boost West Virginia’s electrical generation capacity to 50 gigawatts by...

In West Virginia, government and school battle over the future of vaccine mandates

Lawsuits against Covid vaccine mandates were abundant during the pandemic, but the legal battles playing out in West Virginia could presage broader attempts to roll back childhood vaccination requirements for dangerous illness such as measles,...

In West Virginia, a legal battle over school vaccine mandates reflects national tension

This is Part 2 of The Vaccine Divide, a data investigation into how an escalating movement against immunization is challenging public education, widening health disparities and threatening the health of America’s children. When Marisa Jackson...

Discover the beauty of all 63 US national parks

North Cascades National Park, Washington Photograph by Jonathan IrishWhen the U.S. Congress established Yellowstone as the first national park in 1872, it was “for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” Its founding marked the birth of the U.S....

Environmental groups mount a challenge to data center power permit

DAVIS, W.Va. — A coalition of environmental organizations is challenging the permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection for the development of a data center in Tucker County and the power plant nearby to produce the...

West Virginia is ready with final proposal for broadband expansion, but concerns over coverage remain

West Virginia is ready to go with its final proposal for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment funding, a long-anticipated resource meant to give the Mountain State long-sought internet connectivity, but there’s already some concern that the...

'The Old Farmer's Almanac' Predicts Fall Weather for 2025

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This summer, 'The Old Farmer's Almanac' released its long-range forecast for fall 2025. The consensus is that the majority of the United States is...

Here's how West Virginia has contributed to American Country Music

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On a typical Saturday night in the 1930s, when coal dust and church bells marked the rhythm of daily life, radios across the Ohio Valley crackled with music that echoes like the hills themselves. Advertisement The signal came...