Fourth Annual Women Warriors Summit To Feature High Profile Speakers
The fourth annual Women Warriors Summit will take place at the Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
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A Look At Recent Growth In The Horse Racing Industry, This West Virginia Morning
In an effort to attract more horse racing competitors this year to West Virginia, the state Legislature increased the funding cap to $2 million for certain races – and neighboring states are taking similar action. When Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, his owner, trainer and jockey won an estimated $3.1 million winning purse. For the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Justin Hicks reports much of that growth can be attributed to increased gambling on historical horse racing games.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHigh Voltage Lines And Ticks, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, a Florida energy company plans to build a high voltage line across four West Virginia counties. Also, the state’s horse racing industry gets a boost, and be sure to watch out for ticks this season.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsICE Raids Affect Horse Racing And Diamond Teeth Mary Still Sparkles, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the immigration crackdown is creating concerns for the specialized workforce of Kentucky's billion-dollar horse racing industry. And a Huntington music fest celebrates the diverse sounds of a troubled teen from the early 1900s.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Horse Racing Anti-Doping Regulations Take Effect, Including In W.Va.
West Virginia and Louisiana filed an injunction against the agency in July, keeping the act from being fully implemented while federal proceedings continued.
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Federal Court Rules In Favor Of States In Horse Racing Rules Case
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of West Virginia, Louisiana and Texas in a case regarding the implementation of federal racetrack safety rules for horse racing.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Appeals Court Halts Horse Racing Injunction in W.Va., La.
A federal appeals court blocked a ruling that would have kept the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority from implementing racetrack safety and enforcement rules in both West Virginia and Louisiana.
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