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Moore Capito Sworn In as United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia

Moore Capito Sworn In as United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Moore Capito is now the chief law enforcement officer for the Southern District of West Virginia. President Donald J. Trump nominated Capito on June 30, 2025, and the United States Senate confirmed his...

Owner:  American Government
West Virginia EMS for Children Program Hosts Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at Summit Bechtel Reserve

West Virginia EMS for Children Program Hosts Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at Summit Bechtel Reserve

The West Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Program hosted the Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at the Summit Bechtel Reserve October 5 through October 8, 2025. The program is housed within the West Virginia Department of...

Owner:  American Government
Matthew L. Harvey Takes Oath as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

Matthew L. Harvey Takes Oath as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Matthew L. Harvey was sworn in to become the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Harvey was nominated by President Trump on June 30, 2025, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 7,...

Owner:  American Government
West Virginia Department of Human Services Reports Decline in Child Protective Services Vacancies and Turnover

West Virginia Department of Human Services Reports Decline in Child Protective Services Vacancies and Turnover

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reporting significant progress in stabilizing the state’s child welfare workforce, with vacancy and turnover rates for Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services (YS) showing notable...

Owner:  American Government
Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Letter Urging U.S Senate to Pass Funding Extension

Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Letter Urging U.S Senate to Pass Funding Extension

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 26 Attorneys Generals in urging the U.S. Senate to pass...

Owner:  American Government
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At 'No Kings' rallies, West Virginians say they are not antifa militants, Hamas, haters or paid protesters

At 'No Kings' rallies, West Virginians say they are not antifa militants, Hamas, haters or paid protesters

On a crisp fall morning along Main Street in Wardensville, Hardy County, a sign displayed by Annabel Park invited a question. “Talk To Us About Why We Protest,” the sign said. Park, a resident of nearby unincorporated Lost City, was one of many...

Owner:  Raese Family
Statehouse beat: The dishonesty of politicians

Statehouse beat: The dishonesty of politicians

Not to say all politicians are liars, but many are given to fits of exaggeration and hyperbole. Jim Justice, for instance, spent a substantial portion of his second term as governor telling us that West Virginia was on an economic rocket ship...

Owner:  Doug Reynolds & Doug Skaff Jr.
West Virginians Join National ‘No Kings’ Protest Movement

West Virginians Join National ‘No Kings’ Protest Movement

Home » Stories » West Virginians Join National ‘No Kings’ Protest Movement Chris Schulz, Eric Douglas Published October 18, 2025 - 7:21 pm Protestors hold up their signs at a rally in Morgantown prior to a march through downtown Oct. 18,...

Owner:  West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority & American Government
'No Kings' rally draws hundreds to West Virginia Capitol to protest Trump administration

'No Kings' rally draws hundreds to West Virginia Capitol to protest Trump administration

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — The 'No Kings' rally took over the steps of the West Virginia Capitol Building on Saturday for the second time this year with the first happening back in June. Rallygoers like Paul Sheridan exercising their first...

Owner:  Smith Family
West Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office ensures safety during Bridge Day 2025

West Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office ensures safety during Bridge Day 2025

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fire Marshals from the West Virginia Office of the State Fire Marshal were on site during Bridge Day 2025 to help ensure public safety at one of the state’s largest and most well-known events. Held on the New River...

Owner:  Brandon Steele
Federal shutdown causes delays for SNAP benefits in West Virginia

Federal shutdown causes delays for SNAP benefits in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced that the ongoing federal government shutdown is causing delays in the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. According to...

Owner:  Brandon Steele
Unexploded Ordnance found in West Virginia

Unexploded Ordnance found in West Virginia

TUCKER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — An unexploded ordnance (UXO) discovered late Wednesday evening in the Dolly Sods area was safely removed and disposed of Thursday morning, officials with the Monongahela National Forest confirmed. According to the...

Owner:  Brandon Steele
Bridge Day Is On And The Kitchen Table Tour, This West Virginia Week

Bridge Day Is On And The Kitchen Table Tour, This West Virginia Week

Home » WVPB Podcasts » Bridge Day Is On And The Kitchen Table Tour, This West Virginia Week Bill Lynch Published October 18, 2025 - 8:00 am On this West Virginia Week, despite a government shutdown and the closure of national parks across the...

Owner:  West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority & American Government
A Path To Solve West Virginia’s Water Problems

A Path To Solve West Virginia’s Water Problems

For many years, numerous water systems in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle have been in distress. Whether it’s from industrial pollution, lack of adequate supply or simply limited infrastructure investment, many communities have been impacted...

Owner:  Ogden-Nutting Family
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