Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAcross the Appalachian Mid-South, local law enforcement is doing more to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in detaining people. Morgan Watkins with the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting analyzed the latest data on ICE arrests in Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. Louisville Public Media's Bill Burton spoke with her about what she learned.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA challenge lawmakers are struggling with this session is how to pay for public schools in a state where there’s falling enrollment, especially in rural counties. Also, the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom explains snow mold.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGov. Patrick Morrisey has made his case for a 10% state income tax cut – but not everyone is convinced that’s the way to go. Assistant News Director Maria Young spoke with Kelly Allen, executive director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, to learn more.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Week, ICE arrests in West Virginia include 650 people, some lawmakers consider changing how residents vote, and rock climbers embrace the cold to scale a frozen waterfall.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBlood is a key part of modern medical care, but keeping a regular supply relies on thousands of volunteers donating regularly. We learn about the importance of blood drives and how technology is making it easier than ever to roll up your sleeve.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSome of those arrested in a statewide immigration operation in West Virginia last month are being arraigned at the federal courthouse in Charleston this week.
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