Mental Health Crisis Response And Mountain Valley Pipeline, Inside Appalachia

This week, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder often end up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, one year after the Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service, people who live directly in the pipeline’s path have received compensation. But not everyone. And, the Sacred Harp songbook gets an update for the first time since the early 1990s.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, May. 30, 2025

Another Cicada Brood And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about the new brood of cicadas emerging across Appalachia, plus listen to a musical performance by singer-songwriter Darrell Scott.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, May. 29, 2025

Public W.Va. Waterways Open For License-Free Fishing June 7-8

Residents across West Virginia and visitors to the state will soon have an opportunity to fish in public lakes, streams and rivers without paying for a fishing license.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, May. 12, 2025

Human-Black Bear Conflict Creates Problems In W.Va.

Not too long ago, West Virginia’s black bear population was estimated to be about 500 animals. But conservation efforts brought them back from the brink of extinction. Today, the greatest problem facing the state bear is human interactions. ...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Mar. 12, 2025

Fee For Protected Birds Killed By Windmills Advances In Senate

Senate Bill 21 would allow the Division of Natural Resources to collect $100 each time a wind turbine kills a protected bird, including bald eagles.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Jan. 22, 2025

With Coyotes ‘Here To Stay,’ W.Va. Wildlife Professionals Urge Caution

Gale Riner’s small, Morgan County farm neighbors a ridge that locals have dubbed “coyote alley.” Along its slopes, she said it is common to hear coyotes prowling.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Oct. 23, 2024

Sometimes Fatal Disease Reported In Deer From 18 W.Va. Counties

Bow hunting season is already underway for deer in West Virginia, and rifle season is fast approaching. But state wildlife management officials say hunters venturing into the woods this fall should keep an eye out for visibly ill deer.

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