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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The State Gets Good Grades For Air Quality, This West Virginia Morning
The American Lung Association has released its 27th State of the Air report on air pollution and awarded grades for metro areas across the country. No one in West Virginia lives in a county with a failing grade. We talk with Kevin Stewart, director of Environmental Health for the American Lung Association, about the report and what it all means.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsConcord University Set For Second Annual Esports Summer Camp
Esports are competitive, multiplayer video games played at a high level. They've grown in popularity as a spectator sport through online streaming.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUniversities Across W.Va. Taking An Interest In Esports, Offering Athletic And Academic Programs
Schools around West Virginia are getting involved in esports, creating varsity teams and academic programs in response to a spike of interest on campuses around the country.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLeveling The Playing Field, Video Games Empower People With Disabilities
For people with disabilities, video games can help them feel more included and accepted in social circles. “In a video game, you don't know that I have a…
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First Days of Legal Sports Betting Generate About $29,000 in Tax
The West Virginia Lottery says the first official tax week of legal sports betting in the state will yield around $29,000 in tax revenue.Acting Lottery…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Moves to End the Racetrack Modernization Fund
As lawmakers try to find ways to deal with the state’s financial problems, the House Finance Committee discussed a bill that could put $9 million back in…
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