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...

Report: UPMC negotiating to acquire Trinity Health System

OPENING — Matt Grimshaw, the former president of Trinity Medical System, speaks during the July 10, 2024, dedication of the $75 million expansion at Trinity Medical Center West. -- File/Warren Scott STEUBENVILLE — UPMC is negotiating to buy...

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...

Montana VA Gets 5-Star Rating For Hospital Quality

Montana VA Gets 5-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The Montana Veterans Administration’s Healthcare System has earned a five-star rating as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ 2025 hospital quality...

STR Weekly Insights: 7-13 September 2025

All financial figures in U.S. dollar constant currency. Highlights U.S. weekly RevPAR fell despite a clean comparable week Top 25 Markets see significant weekday RevPAR declines No change in global performance We were surprised to see U.S. revenue...

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...

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,...

Memorial planned for Charlie Kirk at West Virginia State Capitol

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A memorial and prayer vigil will be held Thursday, September 18, at 6 p.m. at Riverside at the West Virginia State Capitol in honor of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at Utah Valley...

No public comment or hearings on environmental review of oil leasing in Alaska’s Cook Inlet

Federal regulators will accept no public comments on a pending environmental study of oil leasing in Alaska’s Cook Inlet, a U.S. Department of the Interior agency announced through a Federal Register notice published Thursday. There will be no...

WV TRAIL Launches Regional Meetings to Shape the Future of Trails in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – WV TRAIL, the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for non-motorized trails of all kinds, is hosting a series of regional meetings this fall to engage communities, gather input,...

Two students taken into custody after threat toward West Virginia high school

PARKERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two students were taken into custody after authorities responded to a potential threat directed at Parkersburg High School, according to Wood County Schools. The school system said it received information on Saturday,...

Katherine Scarlett Confirmed as 13th Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality

Today, the United States Senate confirmed Katherine Scarlett as the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). She will serve as President Trump’s advisor on policies that promote environmental quality and lead the implementation of...

West Virginia Approves More Mining in Area Residents Say Is Already Contaminated

In 2023, dirty mine water gushed out of the ground behind James Christian’s home, flooding his yard in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Sinkholes formed, a strong sulfur-like odor lingered in the air and oily sheens began coating the creek....

West Virginia First Foundation Sets Listening Session on Opioid Settlement Funding Use

WHEELING — The Region 1 Expert Panel of the West Virginia First Foundation wants to discuss with community members about the work the foundation does in disbursing opioid settlement funds throughout the state. The panel will hold a public...

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....

What You Need to Know About AI and Climate Change

We take a hard look at the good, the bad, and the whoa of AI. Listen To This Story Is AI saving the world or breaking it? As the era-defining technology leapfrogs from what-if to what-next, it can be hard for us humans to know what to make of it...

Forbes Sustainability Leaders 2025

The Forbes Sustainability Leaders List highlights global leaders including entrepreneurs, investors, activists and scientists who are working to combat the climate crisis. Record-shattering heat, billion-dollar storms and rising seas are unfolding...

West Virginia approves more coal mining in area residents say is already contaminated

In 2023, dirty mine water gushed out of the ground behind James Christian’s home, flooding his yard in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Sinkholes formed, a strong sulfur-like odor lingered in the air and oily sheens began coating the creek....

West Virginia Supreme Court has announced funding to keep family treatment courts open until next year

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Supreme Court has announced funding to keep family treatment courts open until next year. The court received 1.1 million dollars through the public defender services, impacting the child abuse and...