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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Sep. 02, 2025

Federal Lawsuit Cites Elk River Spill In Bid To Force EPA Action

The lawsuit argues that for more than 50 years, the EPA has avoided issuing congressionally-required regulations to prevent and contain hazardous-substance discharges.

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Energy & Environment Randy Yohe, Jan. 09, 2024

Former TV News Reporter Remembers Making History Covering Water Crisis

Former TV news reporter Kallie Cart talks about her water crisis coverage 10 years later, especially a live interview that went viral.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jan. 09, 2024

Remembering The Elk River Chemical Spill 10 Years Later On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, ten years ago, a state of emergency and water advisory was issued for nine West Virginia counties following a chemical spill in the Elk River. We look back on that day and the effects of the past decade.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, May. 22, 2023

Thousands Of Gallons Of Oil Spill From Storage Tank In Kanawha County

An open valve on a storage tank spilled potentially several thousand gallons of crude oil, the Kanawha County Commission said Monday.

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Economy Curtis Tate, Oct. 20, 2022

Advocates Push For Rail Trails To Connect State’s Tourism Economy

West Virginia has more than 500 miles of rail trails. The state is poised to get increased funding from recent federal legislation to build more.

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Radio Feb. 10, 2020

February 10, 1904: The Murder of Jay Legg

On February 10, 1904, Sarah Ann Legg shot and killed her husband, Jay, in their home at Harden’s lumber camp in Clay County. Jay floated logs downstream…

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