The Old Louisville Demon Leaper’s Mischief In One Of America’s Largest Victorian Neighborhoods
In the late 1800s, tales of a creature that bounds between rooftops emerged in Old Louisville — The Demon Leaper.
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Decades-Old Musical Tradition Pays Tribute To Welsh Immigrants, This West Virginia Morning
In southern Ohio, there’s a musical tradition that goes back nearly 1,000 years and 4,000 miles. For Inside Appalachia, Folkways Reporter Capri Cafaro has this story.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAn Income Tax Cut Bill, First Responder Safety And Parting Thoughts From Our Reporters, At The Legislature This Week
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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTwo Life Savers Awarded W.Va. Medal Of Valor
Two first responders recieved one of West Virginia's top honors Thursday, for heroic acts that saved the lives of strangers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEducation Committee Chairs Talk School Discipline, Teacher Staffing
On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas talks with the chairs of House and Senate Education, Sen. Amy Grady, R-Mason, and Del. Joe Ellington, R-Mercer. They discuss a wide range of topics including school discipline and ways the state can improve the ongoing teacher shortage.
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Harpers Ferry Rail Bridge Catches Fire, Temporarily Suspending Service
A bridge that transports CSX trains into Harpers Ferry caught fire Monday afternoon. Rail services were temporarily suspended, but were restored by noon Tuesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMemorial Service Will Honor 2 Fallen W.Va. Firefighters
Two West Virginia firefighters died in the line of duty in 2023. A memorial service in Emmitsburg, Maryland next week will honor their legacies, as well as those fallen firefighters from across the nation.
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