It was announced on Wednesday that workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that received layoff notices will be reinstated. In April, several hundred employees at the NIOSH facility in Morgantown were laid off as part of the nationwide restructuring of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The … Read more
The West Virginia Board of Education has taken control of Hancock County Schools after a severe financial crisis raised concerns about the district’s ability to meet payroll and continue daily operations. State Board President Paul Hardesty said the situation had deteriorated to the point where state intervention was necessary. According to the West Virginia Department … Read more
Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s State of the State Address provided understanding on tax reform proposals at the top of a long list of cuts the governor wants to implement. West Virginia already has a personal income tax cut system that relies on economic indicators to start the next step down. Numbers are not looking good enough … Read more
An Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation has led to the arrest of a registered sex offender in Greenbrier County. Deputies say 55-year-old Robert Dean Shaffer the Second, of Rupert, was arrested this week and charged with possession of child pornography. According to the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office, investigators allege Shaffer solicited, acquired, distributed, … Read more
Wayne County is moving forward with plans to create its own ambulance service, funded by a levy approved in 2024. The county has purchased land in the Genoa community for a new EMS station, a move officials say will improve response times and save taxpayers money long-term. Currently, two ambulances operate around the clock from … Read more
Charleston leaders are weighing what to do with the Municipal Auditorium, which has been closed for nearly two years because of electrical and structural problems. A new study shows the building’s façade is mostly in good condition, with only minor deterioration. City officials say one option would be to preserve the façade as a standalone … Read more
All employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health who received layoff notices last year have now been fully reinstated, according to union officials. The American Federation of Government Employees says the Department of Health and Human Services has reversed its April 2025 reduction in force and revoked all notices sent to NIOSH … Read more
The West Virginia Board of Education is urging lawmakers to change how public schools are funded. During Wednesday’s meeting, the board heard from several counties under state control, some facing school consolidations. Officials say the current school aid formula, which favors counties with more than 1,400 students and higher property values, creates funding imbalances. Board … Read more
Health officials in West Virginia have confirmed a case of bird flu in a backyard flock. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was detected in Greenbrier County following an investigation and lab testing. The affected area has been placed under quarantine to protect nearby flocks. State Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt … Read more
Bringing down high electric bills is a top priority for West Virginia House Democrats this legislative session. The focus comes after their kitchen table tour, where residents across the state said the rising cost of living, especially power bills, is a major concern. Lawmakers say last year’s spike in electric bills was driven by higher … Read more