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This week, a new novel about two girls and an astronomy textbook draws inspiration from one of the quietest places in West Virginia. Also, author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle talks about growing up as part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. And, a Kentucky tattoo artist practices traditional tattooing and traditional music. He says they’re not too different.
An elk cow looks across a valley in the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area at the end of rutting season. Take October 28, 2024. Eric Douglas/West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Your chance to see the iconic elk herd, restored to southern West Virginia, is now.
Since 2016, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) has released 119 elk into the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Logan County. The animals were acquired from Kentucky and Arizona.
Beginning in September, there will be twice daily guided tours on most Saturdays and Sundays and will be available through the end of October.
Visitors will start at Chief Logan State Park and head to the Tomblin Wildlife area. You aren’t guaranteed to see elk during your tour, but chances are good this time of year as it’s rutting season.
Tickets for the tours often sell out. But the DNR has announced the dates for next year with tours beginning on Sept. 4 for the 2026 season.
Tickets are $30 each, and a boxed breakfast or lunch can be added for $15.
A group of visitors look out at a bull elk in the early morning hours. Taken Oct. 28, 2024.
Photo credit: Eric Douglas/West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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On The Legislature This Week, our legislative reporters discuss bills nearing the finish line and our student reporter talks to first responders about a new safety bill.
Host and reporter Randy Yohe speaks with Senior Reporter Chris Schulz and Assistant News Director Maria Young. They discuss some of the biggest bills they covered during the 2026 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature — and what issues did not come up. They also look ahead to the legislature's final day, Saturday, March 14.
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