Us & Them: Daniel Johnston — The Troubled Life And Artistic Genius Of West Virginia Music Hall Of Fame Inductee

Daniel Johnston’s unpolished cassette recordings—raw vocals and all—captivated indie music fans in the ’80s and caught the attention of Kurt Cobain, Sonic Youth, Beck and Wilco. Now, the late “outsider artist” is headed into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. On the next Us & Them, host Trey Kay explores Johnston’s life, art, and enduring legacy.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 19, 2025

Finance Committee Lawmakers Weigh In On Budget Bill

On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Sen. Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Del. Clay Riley, R-Harrison, vice chairman of the House Finance Committee, to get their take on the budget process so far.

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 19, 2025

Advocates Say W.Va. Deaf Community Needs More State Support

It can be hard for rural West Virginians to access resources for health, education and professional development. For Deaf residents, those challenges hit even harder, because existing support may not be inclusive.

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 19, 2025

Delegates Agree Telemarketing Scams Are A Problem, But Disagree On Solutions

Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are taking steps to address “unethical telemarketing practices,” but have not found consensus over the best approach to the issue.

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 19, 2025

House Passes Bill That Would Allow Motorcyclists To Stand On Vehicles

A House bill that would permit motorcyclists to stand upright in their vehicles passed the chamber Wednesday after an amendment to the bill was shot down the day prior.

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Government Chris Schulz, Mar. 19, 2025

PSC Launches Investigation Of Waste Management

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has launched an investigation into the operations of Waste Management of West Virginia after a complaint filed by Delegate Andy Shamblin, R-Kanawha. Shambl...

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Government John Raby +, Mar. 19, 2025

W.Va. Couple Sentenced To Maximum Of Decades In Prison For Abusing Adopted Children

A West Virginia couple has received the maximum sentences for abusing their adopted children. Jeanne Kay Whitefeather received a term of up to 215 years in prison Wednesday. Her husband, Donald Ray Lantz, got a term of up to 160 years. They had been found guilty of forced labor, human trafficking and child abuse and neglect.

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